Exercise is medicine
On a daily basis I experience how beneficial and powerful exercise can be to clients, both mentally and physically.
Without going into too much scientific detail, exercise improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility. This in return causes a positive effect on blood pressure, lung functionality , hormone and neurotransmitter regulation, blood glucose regulation and body tissue composition (improved muscle mass and decreased fat). Additionally, exercise improves bone density, support joints and it improves the immune system. In many countries exercise is used as a primary treatment for depression and anxiety. Exercise can therefore boost self esteem and helps with stress management.
I see the human body as a engineered structure, consisting of various movable parts that function together to create movement, if you however remove one of these integral parts, the entire structure is compromised and vulnerable. Similarly, as to our human bodies, each muscle has a specific function and role to perform in the body. If certain muscles are overworked and other muscles are weak the body responds with pain and dysfunctional moving patterns.
By teaching the correct muscles to activate and by strengthening these muscles, extra pressure and weight is taken off joints, resulting in better performance in sports as well as better functionality in normal day to day activities.
