Exercise

Question 1

What are the barriers to exercise?

Answer 1

• having a LTC - tired, breathless and pain constantly, lack of motivation, fear of hurting themselves, embarrassment, feeling unsafe in public spaces, not knowing what types of activity are right of their condition
• lack of time
• lack off motivation
• lack of money
• physical injuries and conditions limiting movement
• convenience

Question 2

What are the types of exercise to recommend?

Answer 2

• aerobic - running (makes you puff)
• resistance - weights (strength)
• balance/flexibility - yoga, pilates, tai chi,

Question 3

What conditions/etc is exercise good for?

Answer 3

• mental health
• immunity
• chronic pain (and acute)
• cognitive ability
• MSK problems
• respiratory function
• obesity/weight
• heart disease
• cancer
• mortality
• diabetes

Question 4

What is the biggest cause of preventable mortality?

Answer 4

Physical inactivity