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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 28 MIN

Why Exercise Is the Most Powerful Medicine (And It’s Free)

from Treatment Table Podcast · host Mathew Ah Chow

What if one “medicine” could:• Reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 59% • Lower dementia risk • Improve bone density by 40% • Boost metabolism • Reduce anxiety and depressionThere is.It’s exercise.In this episode, I sit down with Principal Exercise Physiologist and AMS Co-Founder Kyle Petry, who brings over 30,000 hours of clinical experience helping everyone from elite athletes to people managing chronic disease.We cover:• Why exercise is the most under-prescribed medicine • How fear derails rehab (and how to stop the spiral) • The real reason New Year’s resolutions fail • How to build muscle safely at any age • Why low muscle mass increases surgical risk • The simplest strength exercise you can start at home todayIf you want to stay strong, independent and active for decades to come, this episode is your starting point.🎁 Treatment Table listeners receive 20% off their first appointment using code: Treatment Table 20. Simply visit activemovement.com.au Follow the podcast so you don’t miss our weekly practical strategies to help you move better, feel better and live healthier.More links: You can find Kyle Petry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_movement_mechanic/Podcast Producer Nellie: https://www.instagram.com/producer_nellie/🎧 Episode Resources & LinksPodcast Sponsor: Active Movement Studiohttps://activemovement.com.auWatch the exercises from this episode:https://www.instagram.com/treatmenttablepodcast/Podcast Producer Nellie: https://www.instagram.com/producer_nellie/Royalty-Free Music: Kontraa Studio | UKA Music. Pixabay.comSee you next week on the Treatment Table!

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What if one “medicine” could: • Reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 59% • Lower dementia risk • Improve bone density by 40% • Boost metabolism • Reduce anxiety and depression There is. It’s exercise. In this episode, I sit down with Principal Exercise Physiologist and AMS Co-Founder Kyle Petry, who brings over 30,000 hours of clinical experience helping everyone from elite athletes to people managing chronic disease. We cover: • Why exercise is the most under-prescri...

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