Please register here to access the recording of AMT's 2024 Conference Bite-sized fitness: savouring the benefits of 'exercise snacks' virtual workshop, presented by Dr Shelley Keating on 20 October 2024.
About the workshop
Bite-sized fitness: savouring the benefits of 'exercise snacks'
In this workshop, Shelley will discuss the concept of 'exercise snacks' and how they relate to the current global physical activity guidelines for adults. With a focus on practical applications (working up a sweat is optional but encouraged!), Shelley will unpack the evidence for exercise snacking and high-intensity interval training, with a dedicated lens on what might benefit the musculoskeletal presentation of the 'office desk worker'.
This workshop is ideal for therapists wishing to revise and develop their knowledge of exercise physiology, experience interval training and examples of exercise snacks, and establish referral pathways with accredited exercise physiologists. Participants will be guided to create their own personalised exercise snack plan and consider their daily schedule and potential opportunities for short workouts.
About the presenter
Dr Shelley Keating is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Accredited Exercise Physiologist from the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland. With a strong grounding in exercise metabolism and body composition, Shelley's research centres on the utility of exercise as a therapy for obesity and related cardiometabolic conditions, notably type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Her mission is to change the way that exercise is prioritised, accessed, and delivered to improve the health and wellbeing of people with MASLD and related type 2 diabetes. Shelley's research found a lack of awareness, uptake, and sustainability of exercise for MASLD and obesity management. Her ongoing program of research is informed by, and co-designed with, people with MASLD and related chronic disease, to find sustainable exercise solutions.
Shelley is also a Remedial Massage Therapist with extensive clinical experience managing musculoskeletal conditions through a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription. She was a supervisor and lecturer at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT, 2007-2010) and at Endeavour College of Natural Health (2013-2015). She was the Program Director of Manual Therapies at ACNT between 2009-2010.
You can view Shelley's UQ profile here. Her X/Twitter handle is @shelley_keating.
Cost
AMT members and students: $120
Non-members: $170
Professional Development
You will be able to claim PD hours on completion of the reflection template in your AMT member portal.