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GLP-1 based therapy: A tool for better health
This article was written by Sara Slayman, Accredited Exercise Physiologist – AEP HEALTH GROUP, South Australia Obesity is a chronic relapsing disease driven by biological, epigenetic, environmental and psychosocial factors; it is not simply a condition caused by a lack of willpower or poor lifestyle choices. GLP-1 based therapies, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, are […]
How exercise can help with breast cancer
Are you struggling with side effects such as fatigue, joint pain, lymphoedema, changes in body composition, or wondering what you can do to help feel like yourself posttreatment and reduce your risk of breast cancer coming back? The good news: exercise can help with all of those. Traditionally, people living with breast cancer have been […]
Why lifting during pregnancy should be championed, not feared
This article was written by Accredited Exercise Physiologist Samuel Padarcic, General Manager of The Biomechanics. As a father and Accredited Exercise Physiologist who works with women throughout pregnancy and beyond, I hear the same fear come up constantly: “Is it safe to keep lifting?” “Should I stop now that I’m pregnant?” “What if I hurt […]
Will I lose muscle while taking a GLP-1 medication?
This article was written by Imogen Nicholson, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Pilates Instructor. Medical weight-loss medications have revolutionised the way obesity and metabolic health are managed. For many people, life-changing! But there is one question that can make people second-guess their decision to start treatment: “Will I lose muscle while taking a GLP-1 medication?” […]
How exercise can help people living with dementia
This article was written by Alister MacInnes, Senior Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist at The Biomechanics. Dementia is one of the most significant health and aged care issueIt s facing Australia, and it is now the leading cause of death in the country.1 In 2026, an estimated 446,500 Australians are living with dementia, a number […]
Young onset dementia and exercise: Where to start and why it matters
This article was written by Nicholas Lawlis, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation at the University of Canberra. Being diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65 is not what most people think when they hear the word ‘dementia.’ At that age, you may still be […]
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s guide to GLP-1 treatment
This article was written by Tim Douge, Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP). Obesity is a complex, chronic disease which is resistant and relapsing by nature. GLP-1 Medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy are acknowledged as an effective part of treatment for this condition, but their prescription has changed dramatically in the last four to five […]
Finding your flow: how to exercise safely during pregnancy when living with diabetes
This article was written by Elise Edwards (nee Hoyer), Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) & Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) Finding out you’re pregnant is a whirlwind of excitement, anticipation and a fair bit of anxiety. Throw a diabetes diagnosis into the mix (whether it’s Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational Diabetes) and it is very common to […]
PMOS and exercise: why movement matters for more than just weight
This article as written by Alaina Tate, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Accredited Exercise Scientist. You may have heard of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but did you know that it isn’t just a condition affecting the ovaries, and you don’t actually need to have ovarian cysts to have it? Now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome […]
Women and heart health: why exercise matters at every stage of life
This article was written by Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Cardiac Sonographer Sophie Wright, founder of CardioCare Clinic, Bondi Junction. When we think about heart disease, many people still picture it as a health issue that mainly affects men. But, cardiovascular disease remains a major health concern for Australian women; and a woman’s cardiovascular risk can […]
Exercise and brain health after stroke
This article was written by Sarah Ashcroft Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES), PhD. After a stroke, the brain and body may need to relearn skills such as moving, speaking, remembering, or completing everyday tasks. More than 475,000 Australians are living with the lasting effects of stroke, so finding ways to support recovery […]
Chronic pain, flare-ups and exercise: how to keep moving safely
This article was written by Accredited Exercise Physiologist James Wallace, Director of Harmony Specialist Healthcare. You may have been told that exercise is good for you, but when you try to do more, your pain flares up. This can leave you wondering: “Am I helping myself, or am I making things worse?” Many people with […]