If Exercise Was A Pill

Exercise as Medicine

Imagine if there was something you could take that would make you healthier in every way. Would you take it? Now, what if there was something you could do that would make you healthier in every way. Would you do it?

When we reflect on our current healthcare system, it’s clear that it often operates reactively. We usually book doctor appointments only after something has already gone wrong. The same goes for visits to other healthcare professionals, like physiotherapists—often, we seek their help only after we’re injured or in pain.

In Canada today, our healthcare system primarily practices reactive medicine. We seek help after the fact and are prescribed medicine for specific issues—medicines that target one problem but can also come with a slew of potential side effects.

But what if exercise was a pill? A miracle pill that everyone would take, not just because it targets one issue, but because it enhances our overall health and well-being.

If exercise was a pill, everyone would take it.

This is where kinesiology comes into play. As healthcare professionals, our goal is not only to address the issues you’re experiencing now but also to prevent future problems. Exercise stands out as a universally beneficial intervention with extensive research proving its efficacy across a wide range of health issues. Unlike medications, exercise doesn’t come with the negative side effects that are so often associated with pharmaceutical treatments.

Exercise is the one tool that you can integrate into your life that will target numerous health aspects simultaneously, leading to an overall increased quality of life. The science behind it is always evolving, and as kinesiologists, it’s our job to stay on top of the latest developments. Even as new evidence emerges, exercise remains at the forefront of health recommendations. In fact, the latest research is increasingly advocating for the early implementation of exercise in managing most health conditions and injuries. That’s how powerful it is.

Imagine the impact on your life if you embraced exercise not just as a routine, but as a key to unlocking your best self. The change can start today, with one step, one stretch, one movement toward a healthier you.

If exercise was a pill, everyone would take it. Unfortunately, exercise is not a pill. Fortunately, exercise is something that everyone can do and there are experts when it in exercise prescription! It is our job to take care of your health. It is your job to take the first step.

Call us today at 1-800-963-4409 to speak with one of our Kinesiologists on how we can help  you!

Written by Chelsey Torrance