What Is an Exercise Prescription?

An exercise prescription is a personalised and structured physical activity plan designed to improve health, manage medical conditions, and help individuals reach specific fitness goals. Delivered by a qualified medical professional like Dr Bassam Moses, exercise prescriptions are tailored based on a person’s medical history, current fitness level, lifestyle, and health objectives.

This medically-informed approach ensures the program is safe, effective, and aligned with the individual's needs, whether they are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic illness, or simply aiming to improve overall wellness.

Who Can Benefit from a Personalised Exercise Prescription?

Dr Bassam Moses creates customised exercise plans for a wide range of individuals, including:

• Healthy Adults: Improve general fitness, strength, heart health, and flexibility.
• Older Adults: Maintain mobility, balance, and independence while reducing the risk of falls.
• People with Chronic Conditions: Manage conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and high blood pressure with structured movement plans.
• Post-Surgical Patients: Regain strength, mobility, and confidence during rehabilitation.
• Athletes: Improve performance, flexibility, and reduce the risk of sports injuries.
• Individuals with Disabilities: Enhance physical function, coordination, and independence with tailored activities.
• Mental Health Support: Use physical activity as part of the management plan for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood disorders.

Key Benefits of an Exercise Prescription

• Improved Physical Health: Boosts cardiovascular health, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility.
• Chronic Disease Management: Helps control and reduce symptoms of long-term conditions.
• Better Mental Health: Supports emotional wellbeing, reduces anxiety and depression, and improves mood.
• Weight Management: Assists with healthy weight loss and maintenance.
• Injury Prevention: Strengthens joints and muscles to lower injury risk.
• Faster Recovery: Speeds up healing and recovery after surgeries or injuries.
• Enhanced Quality of Life: Improves daily functioning, energy levels, and sleep quality.

Types of Exercises in a Custom Program

Each exercise prescription includes a combination of scientifically-backed activities:

• Aerobic Training: Brisk walking, swimming, or cycling to improve heart and lung health.
• Strength Training: Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or weights to build muscle.
• Flexibility Exercises: Stretching routines and yoga for joint mobility and muscle relaxation.
• Balance Exercises: Tai chi, single-leg stands, or stability training to prevent falls.
• Functional Movements: Activities that mimic everyday tasks to build real-world strength.
• High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Short, intense bursts of activity followed by recovery periods for fitness and fat loss.
• Rehabilitation Exercises: Specific movements to aid in recovery post-surgery or injury.
• Mind-Body Workouts: Yoga and Pilates that support both mental and physical health.

How the Exercise Prescription Process Works

Dr Bassam Moses follows a comprehensive, evidence-based process to ensure every plan is tailored and effective:

1. Initial Assessment

• Full review of medical history and current health conditions.
• Evaluation of physical fitness, mobility, and any limitations.

2. Goal Setting

• Defining realistic short- and long-term goals based on your needs (e.g. strength, weight loss, mental health support, or recovery).

3. Exercise Selection

• Careful selection of exercises that are safe, enjoyable, and aligned with your goals.

4. Program Design Using the FITT Principle

• Frequency: How often to exercise per week.
• Intensity: How hard you should work during each session.
• Time: How long each session should last.
• Type: The kind of exercise performed (cardio, strength, flexibility, etc.).

5. Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments

• Regular check-ins to track progress and adjust the plan as needed to keep it effective and engaging.

Special Considerations for Safe Exercise

Dr Bassam Moses ensures all exercise prescriptions consider:

• Medical Clearance: Especially for individuals with existing health conditions.
• Injury Prevention: Emphasis on proper technique, gradual progression, and rest periods.
• Personal Preferences: Exercises chosen to suit each individual’s lifestyle and interests for better adherence.
• Behavioural Strategies: Motivation, goal tracking, and encouragement to build long-term healthy habits.

Expected Outcomes of a Supervised Exercise Prescription

By following your personalised plan consistently, you can expect:

• Improved cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength.
• Reduced pain and improved function in chronic conditions.
• Better mental clarity, reduced stress, and improved emotional health.
• Sustainable weight loss or healthy weight maintenance.
• Greater energy, improved sleep, and enhanced overall wellbeing.
• Increased ability to carry out daily tasks with ease.

Are There Any Risks?

Exercise is generally safe when prescribed and supervised by a qualified professional. However, potential risks include:

• Injury: Such as muscle strains or joint issues if exercises are done incorrectly.
• Overtraining: Fatigue or reduced performance due to inadequate rest or recovery.
• Medical Flare-Ups: Exacerbation of existing conditions if exercise is not properly tailored.

These risks are minimised through expert guidance, gradual progression, and constant monitoring.

Why Choose Dr Bassam Moses for Your Exercise Prescription?

Dr Bassam Moses brings a medical approach to fitness and rehabilitation, offering:

• Individualised care: Plans designed with your medical needs and lifestyle in mind.
• Safe and effective techniques: Based on current best practices in exercise science and health promotion.
• Integrated health approach: Combining physical activity with advice on nutrition, stress management, and behavioural support.

Whether you're managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or simply aiming to improve your health, Dr Moses ensures your plan is safe, achievable, and designed for long-term success.

Take control of your health today - contact Dr Moses, start your recovery journey and return to the pain-free activities you love.