Optimum Exercise Physiology

07/06/2026

Struggling with everyday movements like bending, reaching, lifting or getting out of a chair?

These fundamental movements are essential for staying independent and doing the things you enjoy.

As Exercise Physiologist, we can help improve your strength, mobility and balance —making everyday life feel easier. 💪✨

06/06/2026

Our new blog post is out now!

What Exactly Does an Exercise Physiologist Do — and Could You Benefit from Seeing One?

Head over to our website to read the blog post now:

www.optimumep.com.au/blog

04/06/2026

Exercise names make perfect sense...until you take them literally 😂

Probably not what we had in mind when we put these in your programs 👀

02/06/2026

What type of exercise is best for your bone health? 💪

A lot of everyday activites like gardening, walking, and housework just don't provide the skeletal system with enough load to make positive adpatations to bone health and density.

PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE TRAINING: Strength based exercise that puts high load through the body.
Example exercises: Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Overhead Press.
Amount: 3 sets of 5-8 reps at 70-85% of your one rep max at least 2 x a week.

PROGRESSIVE IMPACT EXERCISES: Movements thats put sudden shock and impact through the body.
Example exercises: Jumping, Stomping, Running, Skipping.
Amount: 10-50 impacts up to 2-4 x your body weight at least 2 x a week.

Having a safe and effective exercise program program tailored to your level of funciton is vital, especially if you are at a higher risk of fractures. Our team at Optimum are the experts in exercise prescription for maintaining and improving bone health, so book in for a consult today!

02/06/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁’𝘀 “𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗱𝗱𝘀”?

The episode highlighted such an important conversation — the disparity between men’s and women’s health, the need for more female-specific research, and how we can better support women to live longer, stronger and healthier lives.

Two of the experts featured are leaders in areas we are incredibly passionate about at Optimum Exercise Physiology:

𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘀, an Exercise Physiologist and researcher who is changing the conversation around exercise, nutrition and menopause.

𝗗𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸, lead researcher of the LIFTMOR study and founder of the Onero™ Strong Bones program, which uses evidence-based strength training to improve bone health and reduce fracture risk.

Lisa has completed training with both Dr Stacy Sims and Dr Belinda Beck, and this knowledge strongly shapes the way we support women through peri-menopause, menopause and beyond.

At Optimum Exercise Physiology, we believe women deserve more than generic advice.

We believe in helping women understand their changing bodies, build strength, protect their bones, support their metabolic health, and feel confident in what they can do.

Whether you are navigating peri-menopause or post-menopause, managing low bone density or osteoporosis, or living with other health conditions during this stage of life, our team can help you exercise safely and effectively.

We are also proud to offer Onero™ Strong Bones classes right here in Clare, with Lisa trained under Dr Belinda Beck to deliver these specialised, evidence-based classes.

Strong women. Strong bones. Better health for the years ahead.

Phone 8873 0628 to find out more or book an initial assessment.

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31/05/2026

“I don’t want to make it worse.”

We hear this all the time.

Your balance doesn’t feel as steady as it used to, Maybe you’ve got a sore knee, back or shoulder, or you know you need to move more…
And the last thing you want is to aggravate it or take a step backwards.

The problem is — doing nothing often makes it worse over time.

That’s where we’re different.

At Optimum, we assess first, then prescribe the right exercise at the right level — so you can feel confident that what you’re doing is safe.

💙 We’re the safe place to exercise in the Clare Valley.

30/05/2026

Staying active after 50 looks different for everyone 🏋️ Especially when managing pain, injury, arthritis, diabetes, heart conditions, or simply wanting to move with more confidence.

Our latest blog explores why more people in Clare are choosing Accredited Exercise Physiologists for safe, supportive, evidence-based exercise care, and how exercise can play a major role in healthy ageing and long-term independence.

If you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t want to make it worse”
or
“I’m not sure where to start”
this one’s worth a read.

Read the full blog here: https://www.optimumep.com.au/blog

29/05/2026

Exercise Right Week at Optimum 💙

This week we celebrated the power of movement, education and community health with a range of activities designed to help our community move better and feel stronger 🙌

✔️ Osteoporosis Education Session with Josh
✔️ Balance & Falls Prevention Class
✔️ Circuit Class
✔️ Attended the Clare Medical Centre walk
✔️ Health Screening Session

At Optimum, we believe that exercise is a form of medicine and Exercise Right Week is the perfect opportunity to highlight how movement can improve health, confidence and quality of life at every stage of life.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the week. We loved seeing our community come together to prioritise their health 💪

26/05/2026

Last night as part of Exercise Right Week Josh presented on Osteoporosis and Exercise - Exercise is a key treatment modality of low bone density, and not all exercises are equal to benefit bone density. Josh went through what is osteoporosis, what contributes to osteoporosis, the risk factors and then the specific exercise that makes a difference in treating bone density.
Our Strong Bones classes are scientifically proven to improve bone density in the hip and spine in up to 86% of participants. Contact us if you'd like more information - 8873 0628.

24/05/2026

Exercise Right Week is here!

Join us for any of our FREE events over the next week. Our events include:

Strong Strides Exercise Session
Osteoporosis Education Session
Pop-In Health Screening
Balance and Falls Prevention Exercise Session
Gym-Based Circuit Training Session

Everyone that attends one of these events goes in to the draw to win a $100 Optimum Voucher!

Bookings are essential. For more information on these events, or to book your spot today, call us on 8873 0628. We can't wait to see you there!