Welcome to The Movement Prescription, the podcast where movement meets medicine. Hosted by three dynamic GPs, Dr. Callum Leese, Dr. Suzy Scarlett, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, this show is your go-to resource for understanding the transformative power of physical activity in healthcare.Backed by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The Movement Prescription shares the society's bold vision: transforming healthcare and tackling health inequalities through the principles of lifestyle medicine.Designed for everyone but with health professionals in mind, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to integrate physical activity into healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, a health advocate, or someone passionate about promoting well-being, our episodes offer actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert interviews.In Season Two, we dive deeper, challenging misconceptions about physical activity and exploring innovative ways to address it across dive
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Episode #3
Reframing the Perioperative Period: Movement as Standard Surgical Care
Jun 24, 202643 minS3
What if we stopped viewing surgery as something that passively happens to patients, and instead treated it as an event they can actively train for? In this episode, Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi sits down with Professor Scarlett McNally, an orthopedic surgeon and national clinical leader, to explore the profound power of movement in the perioperative period. Scarlett breaks down the compelling data behind "fitter in, faster out," explaining how prehabilitation can slash surgical complications by up to 50% and turn lengthy hospital stays into day-case recoveries. Scarlett also opens up about her extraordinary personal health battle with myeloma and heart failure, sharing how she used an electric bike to build the physical resilience needed to survive a life-saving stem cell transplant. From navigating "teachable moments" on the waiting list to the necessity of human-driven "surgery schools," this conversation is a masterclass in why movement must become standard surgical care rather than the exception. Key Takeaways: Why moving a patient from zero activity to just 30 minutes a week triggers the steepest drop in surgical risk. How building strength beforehand provides a vital protein and antibody store for post-op wound healing. Why every member of the healthcare team needs to give patients "permission to move." Resources Mentioned: Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC): cpoc.org.uk Moving Medicine (Consultation Guides): movingmedicine.ac.uk British Society of Lifestyle Medicine: bslm.org.uk Produced with support from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/ and join the conversation!
How Little Can You Get Away With? Real-World Fitness and Cardiometabolic Health with Prof. Jason Gill
May 20, 202650 minS3
What’s the absolute minimum amount of exercise you need to protect your heart and metabolism? In this episode of The Movement Prescription , host Suzy sits down with the delightfully no-nonsense Professor Jason Gill from the University of Glasgow to throw out the "heroic" 100-day fitness trends and focus on what actually works for the next 1,000 days. Whether you are a frontline healthcare worker looking for practical patient strategies or simply trying to navigate your own health journey, Jason delivers a refreshing, evidence-based reminder that "good enough is good enough" when it comes to diet and movement. Key Takeaways From This Episode: The Two-Stage Weight Strategy: Why intensive dietary changes (or tools like GLP-1s) excel at initial weight loss, while physical activity acts as the ultimate anchor for long-term weight maintenance. Frequency Over Intensity: Why moving at least every other day matters more for blood sugar and metabolic health than a single grueling weekend workout. The 15-Minute Strength Secret: How doing just one or two brief resistance sessions a week—focusing on large muscle groups and pushing close to failure—unlocks up to 80% of the total health benefits. Stop Shielding Older Adults: Why lifting light soup tins doesn't cut it for seniors, and why progressive, safe heavy lifting is required to protect independent living. "Beautiful or Useful" Habits: How to make exercise stick for decades by ensuring it is either socially rewarding (beautiful) or seamlessly built into your daily routine (useful). Episode Highlight: "The difference between doing something and doing something ideally might be 10%, whereas you get from 0 to 80% just from doing something. I'm interested in getting people from 0 to 80%." — Prof. Jason Gill
In this episode, we sit down with GP Dr James Carvell to explore what it really means to live and move with multiple sclerosis. Drawing on both clinical insight and personal experience, James shares how physical activity can support not just physical function, but also mental resilience in the face of a fluctuating condition. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Monkey Sox at https://monkeysox.org/ Charities: James recommends the MS Society , MS Trust , and MS UK as fantastic starting points for reliable information and support for newly diagnosed patients. British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM): bslm.org.uk Produced with support from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/ and join the conversation!
Moving Through Cancer with Lucy Gossage and Cat Fraser-Harris
Aug 27, 202546 minS2
In this inspiring episode of The Movement Prescription, join Callum as he explores the power of movement in cancer with guests Cat Fraser-Harris and Lucy Gossage. Cat shares her personal journey with sarcoma and how documenting her physical activity has become part of her journey. Lucy, an oncologist and former professional triathlete, shares insights on the impact of exercise for those living with and beyond cancer. Together, they explore the challenges, motivators, and the benefits of staying active. Tune in to learn how movement can be a powerful ally in the cancer journey. Produced with support from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/ and join the conversation!
The Active Pregnancy Foundation: Bridging the Gap for Expectant Mums
Jun 17, 202538 minS2
Join Suzy as she chats with the incredible co-founders of the Active Pregnancy Foundation, Marlize de Vivo and Sally Kettle. Frustrated by the lack of support and advice for women on physical activity during pregnancy and the postnatal period, Marlize and Sally launched their foundation in 2020. They're dedicated to breaking down barriers and empowering women to stay active through preconception, pregnancy, and beyond. Marlize brings a deep research background to the table, including a PhD focused on predicting physical activity behaviours in pregnant women. Her expertise has directly shaped the guidance and policies that support and empower women on their pregnancy journeys. Sally, a prolific adventurer who has rowed the Atlantic multiple times and is a renowned public speaker, shares her personal journey of navigating activity during her own pregnancy. She's driven by a powerful passion to ensure future generations of women don't face the same lack of clear, supportive guidance. This episode is packed with evidence-informed insights and practical advice for both women and healthcare professionals. You'll hear them tackle common fears, discuss the nuances of activity levels, and advocate for a holistic, individualized approach to movement in the perinatal period. Discover how the Active Pregnancy Foundation is working to ensure every woman feels confident and supported in embracing physical activity. Produced with support from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/ and join the conversation!
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