Melanie Wintle - chiropractor guiding movement for longevity

 

            Summary

In this conversation, Melanie Wintle discusses the importance of movement and exercise as we age, emphasising strength training, injury management, and the need for consistency in physical activity. She addresses common concerns related to menopause, weight gain, and the benefits of group activities for motivation. The discussion also highlights practical tips for incorporating exercise into busy lives and the significance of mindset in achieving fitness goals. Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to embrace movement at any age and to prioritise their health and well-being.

 

Keywords

movement, aging, strength training, exercise, rehabilitation, menopause, health, fitness, lifestyle, community

 

Takeaways

It's never too late to start exercising.

Any movement is better than no movement.

Strength training is crucial for preventing frailty as we age.

Consistency in exercise is key to long-term health benefits.

Injuries should not deter you from movement; consult a professional for guidance.

Incorporate exercise into your daily routine, even in small chunks.

Mindset shifts are necessary for embracing strength training, especially for women.

Practical movements can be integrated into everyday life, like carrying groceries.

Group activities provide motivation and accountability for staying active.

Older adults can gain strength and improve their quality of life through exercise.

Titles

Embracing Movement at Any Age

Strength Training: The Key to Aging Well

 

 

 

Transcript

 

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:02)

We have two Melanies, Melanie Wintle talking with Melanie Wilson. Hi Melanie Wintle.

Melanie Wintle (00:09)

Hello.

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:13)

We've had a great chat before we started recording about how people can look after themselves as they are getting a little bit older and trying to be more active and able to live a fulfilling life for a long time. So let's start off, though, with introducing yourself. For those who don't know, what do you do?

Melanie Wintle (00:41)

So I am a chiropractor, and I also, in the past, when I was going through school, going through university, I did a kinesiology undergrad, and I ⁓ put myself through university by coaching gymnastics, and working in a weight room and teaching people how to lift weights. So I've always been very active and enjoyed exercise. And then when I became a chiropractor, it seemed like a natural transition to treat people manually, but then also provide them with exercises. And I reached a point where I found that the people that were getting the best results and not coming back two weeks later with the same problems were the ones that were doing the exercises that I would prescribe because they would, what you do on a daily basis is more important than what I do in a 20, 30 minute treatment session every two weeks or even maybe sometimes depending on.

How severe the injury was at the time, maybe sometimes twice a week. Everything that you're doing on a daily basis is more important. So I found I just got so frustrated with people coming back and not getting better, and started to really focus on the exercise rehab side ⁓ and pretty much transitioned my practice 100 % to that type of rehabilitation or just strengthening for people who want to improve their physical fitness.

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (02:03)

That's amazing.

So you have the chiropractic side and the gymnastic background. And for those who don't know what exactly is kinesiology?

Melanie Wintle (02:05)

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It's ⁓ so when you're going through, because obviously, to become a chiropractor, you need to have an undergraduate degree from a university. So you can choose a health science or there's different choices. Kinesiology is all about human motion. ⁓ Yeah, a lot of human motion, biology, ⁓ bit of chemistry, but mostly based on sports science, exercise science and human movement.