Exercise Right

Exercise Right Exercise Right is an initiative from Exercise & Sports Science Australia.

Exercise Right is Exercise & Sports Science Australia’s (ESSA) national public health initiative designed to educate and support Australians to lead active, healthy lifestyles. We are the peak body for accredited exercise physiologists, exercise scientists and accredited sports scientists. Our vision is to achieve member excellence in exercise and sports science that will enrich the health and performance of every Australian.

Exercise Right Week has officially wrapped up for 2026 with:⚫155 events hosted around Australia⚫7 health check activatio...
02/06/2026

Exercise Right Week has officially wrapped up for 2026 with:

⚫155 events hosted around Australia
⚫7 health check activations supported by ESSA State Chapters
⚫5 partner organisations collaborated on content
⚫Over 1000 new Exercise Right subscribers joined for expert advice year-round

Thank you to everyone who got involved in the week and the ESSA accredited exercise professionals who made it possible.

Did you get a free health check during Exercise Right Week?In collaboration with Exercise Right, Exercise & Sports Scien...
01/06/2026

Did you get a free health check during Exercise Right Week?

In collaboration with Exercise Right, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)'s ACT, NT, Qld and Tas State Chapters hosted a combined 7 health checks for Exercise Right Week.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported these events. It’s great to see Aussies checking in on their health.

Exercising right doesn’t stop with Exercise Right Week. Find an ESSA accredited professional near you. https://bit.ly/FindAProfessional

Exercise isn’t one-size-fits-all. As we age, our bodies and health change and so should how we exercise. Accredited Ex...
29/05/2026

Exercise isn’t one-size-fits-all.

As we age, our bodies and health change and so should how we exercise.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist Kirra Womersley has created cheat sheets to help you decode what exercise to prioritise as you move through life – from children to older adults.

Check them out in the resources: https://bit.ly/4dKJ4bB

26/05/2026

Last weekend Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Accredited Exercise Physiologists provided free community health checks at the Jan Powers Farmers Market for Exercise Right Week, testing grip strength, balance, blood pressure and more!

If you missed the activation but want support to exercise right for your body, head to our website to find an accredited exercise professional near you.

https://bit.ly/4ctc7kH

The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines may surprise you. How many steps should you do a day? Only 7,000 to receive m...
25/05/2026

The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines may surprise you.

How many steps should you do a day? Only 7,000 to receive most of the health benefits from being active.

The guidelines recommend you strive for 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous on most days of the week and strengthening exercises 2 or more times a week.

Read the full article from Professor Corneel Vandelanotte who leads the 10,000 Steps program at CQUniversity breaks it down.

https://bit.ly/4dq8bSg

How to exercise right for a lung condition. Exercise can feel daunting, especially if you have a lung condition. Check o...
25/05/2026

How to exercise right for a lung condition.

Exercise can feel daunting, especially if you have a lung condition.

Check out these 5 tips.
1. Move your body regularly
2. Build strength, balance and confidence Move smarter, not harder
3. Learn ways to calm your breathing and body
4. Fuel your body for better breathing

l article in collaboration with Lung Foundation Australia to find out more: https://bit.ly/4a6qjhI



Attend an event near you There are over 120 FREE events being held across Australia for the next week as part of Exerci...
23/05/2026

Attend an event near you

There are over 120 FREE events being held across Australia for the next week as part of Exercise Right Week.

Find the events calendar on the Exercise Right Week web page: https://bit.ly/4ctc7kH

Exercise Right Week is here! Exercising doesn’t have to be complicated. This week, learn from accredited exercise profe...
22/05/2026

Exercise Right Week is here!

Exercising doesn’t have to be complicated. This week, learn from accredited exercise professionals about how to exercise right for your needs.

There are over 100 free events across Australia, find an even near you today on the Exercise Right website.

https://bit.ly/4ctc7kH

While retirement is often seen as the time to slow down, Australians should be thinking actually about “unretiring” thei...
19/05/2026

While retirement is often seen as the time to slow down, Australians should be thinking actually about “unretiring” their bodies instead, said Accredited Exercise Physiologist Brady Schulz.

Mr Shulz spoke with The Senior and shared that too many people reach retirement age assuming they will finally have time to focus on fitness only to discover they have already lost strength, balance and mobility.

Mr Schulz said exercise needs change as people age, with the focus gradually shifting from performance and muscle-building to independence and fall prevention.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eC4gTp

Exercise Right week is almost here.There are over 80 FREE events across the country being hosted during the week. Find o...
15/05/2026

Exercise Right week is almost here.

There are over 80 FREE events across the country being hosted during the week. Find one near you: https://bit.ly/4ctc7kH

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