We all know that daily structured exercise is good for our overall health. However did you know that the general movement that we complete on a day to day basis (or lack thereof), also plays a role in contributing to our overall health and wellbeing. NEAT stands for “non-exercise activity thermogenesis” and is the term used to refer to the energy we use daily for all activities outside of those required for survival such as eating and sleeping, along with energy expended as a result of planned and purposeful exercise.

Exercise and breast cancer - the benefits of exercise, why you should exercise and how much to do. Our exercise physiologist Abby Byrne explains all the facts

As you get older, you may notice a number of different changes to your body including reductions in vision, loss of strength, increased joint stiffness and feeling unsteady on your feet. The natural ageing process can place older adults (above 65 years) at an increased risk of injury, joint pain and sustaining a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and hospitalisation for this age group, which can result in disability, activity reduction, a loss of confidence and fear of falling. All of these can reduce your quality of life and independence. The good news is that exercise can help to prevent falls, maintain muscle mass and improve bone health.

There are so many physical benefits to exercise including stronger muscles, reduced blood pressure, weight management, improved heart and lung efficiency, yet the most important being reducing risk of developing serious physiological and psychological health conditions.

Here at EO we are very proud of our efforts to try and always be sustainable. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of our environment, and we are always looking for ways to improve our contribution towards a healthy Ballarat. The holistic view of osteopathy is as equally applicable to the planet as it is to the health of an individual.