September 16, 2026
New research shows activity drops on GLP-1/GIP medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Learn why exercise matters more than ever, and how to protect your muscle.
August 31, 2026
Same injury keeps flaring up? Rest alone won’t fix it. Learn why a graded strength program from an Exercise Physiologist actually breaks the cycle.
August 27, 2026
When you hear the words Exercise Physiologist, what comes to mind? Perhaps someone recovering from an injury, managing a chronic health condition or working on their strength and balance as they get older. While these are certainly people who can benefit from exercise physiology, the reality is that exercise physiology is for far more people […]
August 13, 2026
Walking and gardening won’t build bone density. Osteoporosis exercise in Clare needs progressive resistance training. Discover how our Onero program can help.
August 6, 2026
We’re excited to share some news: Optimum Exercise Physiology is back consulting in Burra! If that sounds like déjà vu, you’re not wrong. We ran services in Burra before, and had to pause when staffing made it unsustainable to keep going. It wasn’t a decision we made lightly, and it’s one we’ve been wanting to […]
August 5, 2026
Diagnosed with COPD? Here’s how tailored exercise can reduce breathlessness and improve your quality of life — from our Clare Valley AEP team.
August 5, 2026
If you’ve never heard of exercise physiology, you’re not alone. It’s one of the newest allied health professions, and even in bigger cities it gets confused with physiotherapy, personal training, or “just” exercise coaching. But here in Clare, where your options for specialist health support are more limited, knowing exactly who does what matters even […]
July 2, 2026
Dementia refers to a set of symptoms that result from damage to the brain, leading to noticeable difficulties with many brain functions that may disrupt day-to-day living. It isn’t one specific condition, but rather a clinical syndrome with many possible causes; the most common being Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia and Vascular Dementia to name […]
July 2, 2026
What is “Reps-in-Reserve” or “RIR”? RIR is an easy way to describe how hard a set feels by estimating how many repetitions you could still do before muscular failure. For example, if you finish a set and feel you had 2 reps left in the tank, that set was performed at 2 RIR. It is […]
June 18, 2026
Why Falls Happen in the Garden Gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to stay moving. It gets you out of your chair, moves you outdoors, and gives you something to show for your effort. But it also comes with some hidden physical challenges. Bending, kneeling, reaching, carrying pots, and walking on uneven or […]
