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PATY STATE/TERRITORY WINNERS
Q+A with 2019 PATY state/territory winners
In this month’s issue of Retail Pharmacy Assistants magazine, we sit down with the 2019 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award state and territory winners to talk all things exercise and getting active. They give insights into the benefits of exercise, how to incorporate physical activity safely into a routine, the latest products to help sore muscles, and more.
Kane Forbes, Victoria
– Casterton Pharmacy
Health benefits of regular exercise
Exercise is fantastic for both physical and mental health. Once you get into a negative rut, it’s so hard to get out of it, and it then becomes a downward spiral. Prevention is better than cure.
How to incorporate physical activity safely into your routine
Develop a plan specific to each individual. Something that is challenging but not unreasonable.
Must-have product to aid sore muscles or recovery after exercise
M&P Schuessler Tissue Salts –
Mag Phos. Or if you like a heat
cream, Finalgon (but be warned, it’s extremely hot).
Bridgette Atkinson, Queensland
– Babinda Pharmacy
Health benefits of regular exercise
Exercise is great for your mental
and physical state. Regular physical activity can improve your quality
of life and reduce the risk of
getting diseases.
How to incorporate physical activity safely into your routine
Start small and work your way up. All it takes is a 10-minute walk once or twice a week. You just have to start. Must-have product to aid sore muscles or recovery after exercise
Endura Rehydration Performance Fuel Lemon Lime. It’s excellent for muscle recovery and rehydration. I use it every time I exercise.
Emilie Dalwood, South Australia
– TerryWhite Chemmart
Woodcroft Plaza
Health benefits of regular exercise
Regular activity is important for all aspects of health. It obviously helps us to maintain a healthy weight and stay fit, but it’s also great for mental health. Regular exercise also helps to maintain mobility by keeping our bones strong and our muscles flexible.
RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • MAR 2020