The importance of exercise medicine and physical activity with Dr Chris Speers

We're back for one final episode before we wrap up for the new year!

Dr Chris Speers is a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and has an interest in exercise medicine, championing the broad range of health benefits associated with physical activity. He is also the lead for the Faculty's own Diploma in Exercise Medicine, which you can now apply for.

Our hosts Dr Ralph Mitchell and Claire Speer spoke to Chris about all things exercise medicine and physical activity. The conversation covers what exercise medicine is, studies behind it, behavioural change, relative risk reduction and much much more. 

A huge thank you to all our listeners over the course of 2024. we look forward to bringing you more insight, evidence and discussion in the world of sport and exercise medicine  in 2025!

Learn more about the Diploma in Exercise Medicine - https://www.fsem.ac.uk/careers-and-training/exams/fsem-diploma-exams/diploma-in-exercise-medicine/

Moving Medicine - https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/