Beyond the Script: Health Talks with SANA
Explore the frontiers of health, fitness, and longevity with the SANAMethod Podcast. Each episode features in-depth discussions with top medical practitioners, nutritionists, and fitness professionals, covering the latest trends and research. We aim to provide valuable insights that empower you to lead a healthier, longer life. Join us to gain expert perspectives on the most relevant topics in health and wellness today.
Beyond the Script: Health Talks with SANA
Rethinking Exercise & Health with Dr Paul Batman
In episode 19, hosts Dan Lowry and Dr Richard Ralph sit down with long-time educator and fitness expert Dr Paul Batman for a thoughtful conversation about how we view exercise, health and movement, particularly as we get older.
With over 50 years in the health and fitness space, Dr Batman shares his career journey and how his own health challenges led him to rethink the role of exercise in everyday life. Rather than promoting intense workout routines, he introduces the idea of ‘movement as well-being’, a more balanced, sustainable approach to staying active.
This episode offers practical advice for anyone looking to improve their health without needing to hit the gym hard. Whether you're in your 30s or over 50, the discussion touches on realistic ways to make physical activity enjoyable, meaningful and part of your daily routine.
What you'll hear:
- Dr Batman’s career path and key turning points
- How a health scare shifted his perspective on exercise
- Why walking more, and faster, can make a real difference
- The science behind movement, longevity and quality of life
- Thoughts on motivation, enjoyment and ageing well
- A critique of fitness culture and where it may be missing the mark
- Simple strategies to move more, without overdoing it.
If you're interested in ageing well, moving with purpose or simply finding a more manageable way to look after your body, this episode is for you.
00:00 – Introduction and Guest Bio
00:32 – Paul’s Career Journey
01:15 – Health Scare and Realisations
03:26 – Movement as Well-being Concept
05:19 – Fitness Industry Critique
11:20 – Cancer and Exercise
16:35 – Understanding METs
18:54 – The Benefits of Increasing Your Walking Speed
19:16 – Muscles as Endocrine Organs
19:30 – The Importance of Intermittent Movement
20:07 – Motivation and Enjoyment in Exercise
20:39 – Personal Stories and Experiences
20:51 – Running Culture and Fitness Insights
22:52 – Optimal Running Distances for Health
24:54 – Intensity vs Duration in Exercise
25:45 – Modern Tools and Accurate Measurements
28:46 – Practical Exercise Recommendations
32:55 – Incorporating Physical Activity into Daily Life
36:02 – Final Thoughts and Contact Info