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Why don't doctors prescribe regular exercise?

Posted on Jun 25th 2007 7:30PM by Brian White

Filed Under: Fitness

It's great to hear that some physicians actually prescribe exercise as a way to rectify and prevent certain physical ailments. I wish this happened more, but with most doctors being trained in repair instead of 'preventative maintenance,' it's no surprise that pharmaceutical drugs are used more than exercise to attempt an improvement in personal health.

But, with so much overwhelming evidence showing the physical benefits of exercise, why don't more doctors prescribe regular exercise as a way to treat certain maladies?

A good start would have patients track how much they should walk every day (using a pedometer) along with other normal activities that really can lead to good health if followed diligently. What has your doctor told you to do recently in regards to exercise?

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grtidea 6-25-2007 @ 10:38PM

Great then insurance co's would have to cover fitness center memberships and employers would have to allow time for that so then your employer would have to provide some sort of fitness center on grounds so they could save even more money and we could once again be moving foward like some other big countries that lead the market....Sounds like a great idea but will pharmacutical co's allow this and would ephedra hit the stores again

redncompany 6-26-2007 @ 12:38AM

Ephedra is already back. The FDA did not have the jurisdiction to remove it. It's actually much safer than many of the prescription drugs on the market if used correctly. The ball player who died misused it severely...and you cannot judge product safety on that.