Medical Exercise Gateway
We know that when you're dealing with a chronic condition, movement feels overwhelming. We're here to change that
Parkinson's - Multiple Sclerosis - Obesity - Type 2 Diabetes - Chronic Pain
About Medical Exercise
Maintain Function. Live with Greater Ease.
When managing a chronic condition, maintaining your daily movement and independence is essential. The Chronic Condition Movement Gateway is designed to support your long-term health, helping you live with greater ease and confidence.
We use Movement Snacking, a highly effective, low-overload approach that integrates small, purposeful bursts of movement into your day. This methodology helps you manage symptoms, reduce fatigue, and slow functional decline without overwhelming your system.
Our expert coaches specialize in chronic condition management, creating a supportive, personalized movement plan that adapts to your fluctuating energy levels and specific needs. Stop the cycle of pushing too hard and then resting too long. Start consistently reinforcing your body's capabilities, one simple "snack" at a time.
Join a live class. Think of it like a group coaching session where you can ask questions and get the support you need.
Start moving daily with our self-guided movement snacking programs.
Get 1:1 Support from a Seven Movements Coach right from the comfort of your home.
Beyond the Diagnosis: Consistent Movement for Chronic Conditions.
"Your chronic condition doesn't have to define you. We've learned that consistent, accessible movement is the key to managing your health. Movement Snacking is the plan that gives you the power to reclaim your movement on your own terms, at your own pace."
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Key Benefits of Movement Snacking?
| Benefit Area | Specific Benefits |
| Metabolic Health | Helps lower and stabilize blood sugar levels (post-meal glucose control), improves insulin sensitivity, and can help with fat metabolism—vital for conditions like Type 2 Diabetes. |
| Cardiovascular Health | Improves cardiorespiratory fitness (heart and lung health), blood flow, and can lead to a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. |
| Musculoskeletal | Can help improve muscle mass, strength, and power (especially in older adults), aids in functional strength, and may help with balance and reducing fall risk. |
| Energy & Mood | Breaks in sedentary time can reduce fatigue, boost energy levels, improve mood, and enhance focus and productivity. |
| Weight Management | Contributes to total daily energy expenditure, helping to counteract a sedentary lifestyle linked to obesity. |
How Does Movement Snacking Specifically Address Chronic Disease?
Movement snacking provides a practical, low-barrier strategy to combat the primary risks associated with many chronic conditions: prolonged sitting and physical inactivity.
Counteracting Sedentary Risks: Prolonged sitting is a major risk factor for several chronic diseases (like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers). Snacking directly interrupts this, improving metabolic and vascular function in the moments following activity.
Achieving Guidelines: For many with chronic conditions or mobility challenges, finding 30-60 minutes for structured exercise is overwhelming. Movement snacking allows them to safely and realistically accumulate the recommended weekly minutes of physical activity in manageable doses.
Immediate Physiological Changes: Even brief, vigorous bursts of movement prompt immediate, positive changes in the body, such as the muscles more efficiently utilizing glucose from the bloodstream, which is critical for diabetes management.
Reducing Chronic Pain: For those managing chronic pain, these short, gentle bursts of activity can be easier to manage than longer sessions, helping to maintain mobility and compliance without triggering flare-ups.
Why is Movement Snacking an Important Strategy for Me?
It's Time-Efficient: For people with busy schedules or those who feel time-constrained, a "snack" takes only a minute or two and requires no special trip to the gym. It easily fits into existing routines.
It's Accessible & Convenient: You don't need equipment, a gym membership, or special clothing. You can do it anywhere—at home, at work, or while running errands.
It Promotes Consistency: Because it's easy and low-commitment, people are more likely to stick with it over the long term, which is the key to sustained health improvements and chronic disease management.
Every Move Counts: Movement snacking reinforces the powerful message that any movement is better than none. It encourages you to stop waiting for the "perfect" time for a workout and start moving now.
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