If you think that getting older means more muscle and joint pain you are doing it wrong! You need to listen to this podcast as it might just change your mind...

Welcome to the Pain Free Living Podcast with your hosts Bob Allen and Louise Gordon.

Bob is an osteopath who has been treating people's pain problems since 2008. while Louise, is a change coach who helps individuals and businesses to navigate change. Although she has no clinical experience she has been in pain and is qualified to ask the questions you would if you had access to a friendly and knowledgeable medical expert.

Movement is Medicine

This episode is all about the benefits of exercise and why movement becomes more important as we get older. Bob is a big fan of exercise because it has so many benefits regardless of age. Unfortunately, the fitness industry and social media portray exercise as the privilege of the young and healthy which can put off those of us who are not so fit. There is also a generally held view that unless you are reduced to a sweaty heap with every muscle aching at the end of an exercise session you won't get any benefit from doing it. With his experience of working with people in pain Bob knows how beneficial moving more can be and how it is applicable at any age.

This show is all about combating the myth that aging means unavoidable decline and highlights the fact that the more you exercise the greater the benefits.

What is the best exercise?

Bob highlights the fact that the best exercise is the one that people will do! He is a qualified Otago instructor which is a mixture of strength and balance exercises originally designed for older adults but can be tailored for most people regardless of age or fitness levels. All good exercise approaches need to be progressive, simple, and effective and Otago is all of those things. It can have a life-changing impact for people of any age improving their confidence, reducing injuries, and promoting social connection.

Practical & Accessible Workouts

Although Bob is an advocate for the Otago program the point is that any exercise program you do should fit into your lifestyle.  For someone who hasn't exercised for a while practical, simple exercises can make a difference when done consistently.  

The key takeaway is that you are never too old to exercise you just need to find the right exercises that match your level of fitness.

More info on Bob and Louise

You can find out more about Bob and why he became an osteopath here

Here is something more on Louise and how She makes the complex simple

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