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44 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY ALL THE RIGHT MOVES FOR BODY AND MIND Exercise is important for general health and wellbeing, but what happens when things go wrong, and what happens when you do too much? This month we delve into the sweaty world of regular exercise to ensure you’re doing it safely and right, to minimise the risk of illness and injury. BWy Margaret Mielczarek. hile the physical health benefits of regular exercise are clear, the importance of organised exertion is also widely recognised now, for the benefits to mental health and wellbeing, an area of concern over the past 12 months because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Accredited Exercise Physiologist and owner of Brisbane’s Studio 99 Fitness Centre, Tim Douge says physical activity is just “as important as a healthy diet or getting a good night’s sleep” for mental and physical health. “It’s critical that we have accessible and sustainable ways to stay active for our health with everything else that’s changing,” he said. “We know that exercise with different prescriptions has different benefits. So ... low intensity activity, like walking or yoga, is really helpful for depression and anxiety. “Even for people that don’t have a diagnosed condition, regular activity helps with decision making, helps regulate mood, helps with sleep, helps manage stress, increases general feelings of wellbeing, self-confidence, self- esteem – the list goes on.” TO PAGE 46 RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • MAR 2021