The Movement Prescription Konijn Podcasts

What do you think of when someone mentions resistance training? Is it rust filled testosterone fuelled gyms? Or a Californian-style sweat free embodiment of perfection? Or something else? 

Whatever you think it is, resistance training should form a crucial part of our lives. And is even recommended for everyone by the WHO. Join me in a conversation with GP and lifestyle expert Dr John Sykes as we discuss the power of resistance training whilst also acknowledge the number of challenges in getting widescale uptake. John emphasizes the need collaboration, debunks exercise misconceptions, and highlights the importance of personalized approaches in sustaining physical activities. The conversation addresses the efficacy of resistance training in disease prevention and promotes safe engagement in resistance training for overall health. We explore practical ways to normalize resistance training in primary care and explore how to tailor recommendations.
Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

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Tune in to this week's episode as Hussain sits down with Chrissie Wellington, the Health and Wellbeing Lead at parkrun UK, to delve into the incredible phenomenon that is parkrun. Many of you will know Chrissie as the greatest female long distance triathlete of all time, winning a mind boggling 4 Ironman world titles! They discuss the importance of shifting perspectives and aims from physical activity as we age. parkrun is celebrating its 20th year, and has become more than just a run/jog or walk in the park; it's a powerful social prescribing initiative that has touched countless lives. Join us as we explore how parkrun has transformed communities and individuals alike, and discover how healthcare professionals can engage with this movement through initiatives like the RCGP parkrun Practice. Get ready for an inspiring conversation on health, wellbeing, and the magic of parkrun!
Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/

Are you a cold water convert? Or still not sure? Regardless, join us for a conversation with Rachel Ashe, the Founder of Mental Health Swims. In this short episode, we talk swimming (in both hot and colder water) and the power of community to improve and empower mental health.
Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/

Are you ready to get on your bike and ride? Tune in to our latest podcast featuring cycling legend Mark Beaumont (redefining what is possible on two wheels), and Angus Rodney from Love 2 Ride (the home of cycling encouragement) which we hope will have you dusting off your cycling gear to rediscover the childhood mischief to be had  on two wheels. 

A refreshingly practical conversation with no shortage of inspirational stories and plenty of  information to help anyone who may wish to get into cycling. We discuss a variety of barriers and how different groups and organisations are leading the change and overcoming many of these. 

Are you already a cyclist? Are you able to incorporate this into your working days from time to time? Does your practice encourage staff and/or patients to cycle? What are your own barriers? We’d love to know your thoughts after tuning into this episode. 

‘Young and old we can all ride further’ (from Mark’s podcast series Endurance, which is well worth a listen).
Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/

This episode we are joined by Craig Blain from Move Consulting where we discuss how we can successfully deliver physical activity projects in primary care.  His breath of experience and knowledge has meant he has lead and been involved in numerous physical activity projects working with a number of stakeholders. 

Key points discussed:
- Importance of the terminology and language used.
- Projects should be informed by the service user and inform the design.
- When starting a physical activity project consider the COM model capability, opportunity, and motivation.
- Tips to help create business plans and service evaluation. 
- Craig shares with us his miracle question…
- How to address physical activity in an environment where patients generally only engage with primary care with a problem. 

To contact Craig and Move Consulting please see their website: https://moveconsulting.co.uk/
Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/

Join us for a conversation with Dr Edney Boston-Griffiths as we talk about physical activity and cardiovascular health. Edney is a consultant in interventional cardiology with a passion for physical activity and lifestyle medicine. With hypertension and hypercholesteremia management in primary-care fairly bread and butter we delve deeper into the specifics of physical activity advice. Is saying walk a bit more enough? Or can we give more tailored advice for managing these conditions? Join us to find out more!

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/lipid-modification-cvd-prevention/management/lipid-therapy-primary-prevention-of-cvd/Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/