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The Right Advice

April 28, 2023

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Exercise right week 2023: The right advice for your health and exercise goals

Exercise Right Week is an annual public awareness campaign powered by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). The 2023 theme is ‘The Right Advice’, highlighting the importance of seeking individualised and territory-qualified advice for exercise, health, and sporting needs.

In today’s world, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about what exercises to do, and what the best approach is for a specific health condition or goal. That’s why it’s more important than ever to seek advice from a qualified professional who can provide personalised guidance based on your unique needs.

Running from May 22nd to May 28th, each day of the campaign will focus on a different topic:

  • Monday: Chronic Conditions: Diabetes/ Cancer/ Disabilities
  • Tuesday: Strength Training: Resistance/ Body Weight/ Warm-Ups
  • Wednesday: Sports: Netball/ Rugby/ Triathlon
  • Thursday: Cardio Training: Running/ HIIT
  • Friday: Women’s Health: Pregnancy/Post-natal/ Endometriosis
  • Saturday: Older Australians: Falls prevention/ Heart Health
  • Sunday: Mental Health: Depression/ Anxiety

Throughout the week, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best exercise professionals in the country.

 

Exercise right with advice from experts!

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