AMC Exercise Physiology

03/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Move more. Live longer. It’s that simple.

We talk a lot about exercise for fitness, weight loss, or rehab…
But one of the most powerful benefits is often overlooked:

👉 Exercise reduces your risk of dying from ANY cause.

🧠 The reality:

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for premature death worldwide.

And the flip side?

👉 Even small amounts of movement can significantly reduce your risk.

📊 What the research shows:

✔ Up to 30–35% lower risk of all-cause mortality
(for those meeting activity guidelines)

✔ ~20% lower risk
(even with moderate levels of activity)

✔ Every bit counts
– more movement = greater benefit

💪 Why does exercise have such a powerful effect?

Because it impacts almost every system in your body:

❤️ Improves heart health
🧠 Supports mental wellbeing
🩸 Reduces risk of chronic disease
⚖️ Helps manage weight & metabolism
🦴 Maintains strength & independence

⚠️ The key message:

You don’t need to be extreme — you just need to be consistent.

🏃 What should you aim for?

✔ 150–300 mins moderate exercise/week
(or 75–150 mins vigorous)
✔ Strength training 2+ days/week
✔ Daily movement (walking, activity)

🔥 The bottom line:

Exercise isn’t just about adding years to your life…
It’s about adding life to your years.

👨‍⚕️ At AMC Exercise Physiology:

We help you move better, reduce risk, and build a body that lasts.

📩 Message us to get started or speak to your clinician today.

📚 SOURCES
Warburton DE et al. (2006). Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence. Br J Sports Med.
World Health Organization (2020). Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour.
Ekelund U et al. (2019). Dose-response associations between physical activity and mortality. BMJ
Lear SA et al. (2017). The effect of physical activity on mortality. The Lancet Global Health

03/05/2026

💉 Using Ozempic or other weight loss injections? Don’t skip this…

Medications like Ozempic (GLP-1s) can be highly effective for weight loss — but they’re not a complete solution on their own.

👉 What many people don’t realise:
A portion of the weight lost can come from muscle, not just fat.

And that matters — because muscle is critical for:
✔ Metabolism
✔ Strength & function
✔ Long-term weight maintenance

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🧠 The key message:

Weight loss without exercise = missed opportunity (and potential problems)

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💪 Why exercise is ESSENTIAL with GLP-1 medications:

🔹 Preserves muscle mass
Strength training helps reduce muscle loss during weight loss

🔹 Improves long-term results
People who exercise are more likely to keep the weight off

🔹 Supports metabolism
Muscle keeps your body burning energy efficiently

🔹 Enhances overall health
GLP-1s work best when combined with exercise + nutrition

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⚠️ The bottom line:

The injection helps you lose weight…
Exercise determines WHAT you lose (fat vs muscle).

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🏃 What should you be doing?

✔ Resistance training (2–3x/week)
✔ Daily movement (walking, general activity)
✔ Adequate protein intake
✔ Structured, progressive program

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👨‍⚕️ At AMC Exercise Physiology:

We help you protect muscle, improve function, and get better long-term results — not just lose weight

17/07/2025

Exercise is medicine 💊

17/07/2025

Great to see, more people should be encouraged to incorporate resistance training into their rehab and health management.

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