--- title: "Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging Chronic Diseases for Professionals [W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming]" description: Dr. Goh Jorming, Professor at the NUS’s Healthy Longevity Research Program and exercise physiology expert, shares science-backed tips that could change how you think about movement forever. image: https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hubfs/WnS%20134a.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-134#main-content) [![Full_COlour](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full_COlour.png?width=456&height=80&name=Full_COlour.png)](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) - [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) Aug 18, 2025, 12:13:20 PM # Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging Chronic Diseases for Professionals \[W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-134) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-134) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-134) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-134) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   Feeling those mysterious aches creeping in? Wondering why your energy is zapped despite sitting all day? We uncover how small, deliberate movements can transform your health—without you needing to live in the gym. What you’ll discover: - How your body can act as its own “medicine cabinet” - Why those popular step-count goals might not be enough - The surprising link between movement, inflammation, and longevity - The truth about “exercise pills” and supplements - Practical ways to sneak powerful movement into a busy corporate lifestyle Special guest: Dr. Goh Jorming, Professor at the National University of Singapore’s Healthy Longevity Research Program and exercise physiology expert, shares science-backed tips that could change how you think about movement forever. Tune in—you might just find the smallest step that leads to your biggest health shift. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not reflect the official position or endorsement of the National University of Singapore (NUS) or any affiliated organisation. The guest appears in a personal capacity, and any statements made are not representative of NUS. **What We Discuss:** - [04:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=285s) How do you assess someone's fitness prescription? - [11:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=678s) Understanding VO2max - [13:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=788s) Difference Between VO2max and SPO2 - [16:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=974s) What happens to the body in terms on inflammation and aging, if we don't exercise? - [19:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=1142s) The Importance of Personalized Exercise - [20:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=1208s) The Importance of Regular Movement - [22:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=1378s) The Limitations of the 10,000 Steps Goal - [26:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=1581s) The Myth of the Magic Exercise Pill - [35:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=2157s) The Benefits of Regular and Short Exercise - [40:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=2446s) The Body as Its Own Medicine Cabinet - [43:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7bS4SEDM&t=2636s) The Psychological Challenge of Exercising **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://linktw.in/kCVmcJ) - [YouTube](https://linktw.in/aBZTRO) - [Apple podcast](https://linktw.in/AUxgLF) New episodes every [Monday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/wise-and-shine)  Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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