Movement vs Exercise: Why Your Workout Routine Might Not Be Working

Diet Notes with Susie Burrell · Jun 21, 2026 · 19m

Are you moving enough… or are you actually exercising?In this episode of Diet Notes, we unpack one of the most common reasons people struggle to see changes in body composition, even when they feel like they’re “doing everything right”. From daily steps and dog walks to weights, cardio and Pilates, this episode breaks down the important difference between general movement and structured exercise.We discuss why hitting 10,000 steps is great, but may not be enough to drive fat loss, why your old workout routine might stop working as you get older, and how to think more strategically about…