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Our impact goals

What we’re here to do

Exercise Right exists to support a healthier Australia by delivering authoritative, science-backed exercise information designed for long-term impact. We help people build sustainable health-habits, with expert insights from Accredited Exercise Professionals.

Who we help

  • Everyday Australians seeking safe, practical exercise guidance, regardless of age, health status, or ability.
  • People managing injury, disability or chronic health conditions who need tailored, trusted recommendations.
  • Older adults, active ageing communities, carers looking for advice and guidance that fits their needs.
  • Everyday athletes wanting to stay active and optimise their exercise.

Exercise Right publishes expert articles, factsheets, tools, videos and resources – all informed by Accredited Exercise Physiologists, Exercise Scientists and Sports Scientists. This ensures that advice isn’t just evidence‑based, it’s usable and practical.

Why it matters

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Less than 50% of Australians consistently meet the physical activity guidelines.*

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Consistent structured exercise provides a 20-25% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.*

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Most Australians spend more than 40% of their awake hours being sedentary.*

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Regular exercise is proven to reduce the likelihood of anxiety and depression occurrence by 25%.*

Our impact goals

Raise awareness & change behaviour

Through campaigns like Exercise Right Week, we aim to shift public perception, promoting structured exercise as a vital part of lifelong physical and mental health.

Empower with trusted guidance

We partner with ESSA’s 10,000+ university‑qualified Accredited Exercise Professionals to develop reliable information, ensuring Australians have access to safe exercise strategies.

Build long‑term exercise habits

By focusing on consistency, safety, and individual needs, we help people commit beyond a week or month, transforming temporary motivation into sustainable change.

Collaborate for greater reach

We work with partners and supporters to amplify evidence‑based messaging and equip more Australians to exercise right, for life.

How we deliver value

From diagnosis of a chronic condition to everyday health information, you’ll find downloadable factsheets, articles, toolkits, and digital resources on topics spanning chronic disease, ageing, mental health, and women’s health, all authored by Accredited Exercise Professionals.

Discover resources

*Sources:
1. Physical activity, 2022 | Australian Bureau of Statistics
2. Why the exercise guidelines take a stand on sitting – Health & Wellbeing
3. Exercise for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease | Journal of the American College of Cardiology
4. Exercise for Stress and Anxiety | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA