THE evidence supporting the beneficial effects of regular exercise on physical and mental health continues to accumulate. It is now clear that being physically active is one of the major behaviours for preventing chronic disease. However, while general guidelines for exercise prescription have been established, exercise programs need to be personalised to ensure patient participation and realistic goal-setting. Afterall, for some, working out at a gym may be a viable option whereas for others it may not be attractive. Also, what might be an effective program for one health variable may be ineffective for another. For example, an exercise program designed for losing weight may not be optimal for enhancing quality of sleep.Therefore, exercise prescription involves choosing the appropriate physical...
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