“Exercise is Medicine” is a global movement that promotes exercise as a fundamental component of health care, integrating physical activity into chronic disease prevention and management programs. Extensive research highlights the profound benefits of exercise for seniors, including improvements in physical and mental health, cognition, falls prevention, overall well-being, and even longevity.
To fully harness the power of exercise as medicine, the right prescription is essential—focusing on frequency, intensity, time, and type (the FITT principle). With a properly tailored exercise plan, individuals can achieve significant health outcomes.
In our first webinar of 2022, we are excited to welcome two expert speakers who are actively implementing the Exercise is Medicine approach in their clinics:
Brad McGregor – Exercise and Allied Health Services for Over 50s Well-being
Brad McGregor is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the Clinical and Operations Manager at UQ Health Care, a multidisciplinary service dedicated to promoting longevity and well-being for people over 50. UQ Health Care integrates allied health students from the University of Queensland—covering physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, dietetics, psychology, counseling, and social work—under the supervision of leading academics. Brad is passionate about enhancing allied health service efficiency and offers consultancy and mentoring services to allied health and exercise practitioners.
Sam Waley – Bridging the Gap Between Exercise and Medicine
Sam Waley is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Director of MedHP, a health and wellness hub tailored for individuals over 50. With extensive experience in exercise rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions, chronic illnesses, and oncology, Sam is dedicated to improving quality of life through effective exercise interventions. He believes that the right exercise prescription can restore health, mobility, and confidence. Sam is also the author of Age is an Attitude, a book that challenges conventional views on aging and provides practical fitness advice for those in their post-junior years.
Webinar video and other material
Below is the video recording of the webinar and the slides from our presenters.