Agile Exercise Physiology

Agile Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology

08/06/2026

Doreen taking us through one of her strength focused sessions, with laughter of course!

Benefits of Exercise for Hypertension (HTN)▪️Exercise is one of the most evidence-based tools we have for managing HTN, ...
01/06/2026

Benefits of Exercise for Hypertension (HTN)

▪️Exercise is one of the most evidence-based tools we have for managing HTN, and the effects can be significant with as little as 30 minutes a day. It’s not about being an athlete. It’s about moving more than you did yesterday.

▫️ High blood pressure doesn’t appear out of nowhere.
Common risk factors include:
• Inactivity
• Poor diet (i.e high salt, low veg)
• Excess weight
• Chronic stress
• Smoking & alcohol
• Poor sleep or sleep apnoea
• Family history & age

▪️ Let’s get moving and change the way we age!

🟢 Does it sound like you or someone you know might benefit from seeing an Exercise Physiologist? Follow the link in our bio to our referral form

18/05/2026

We love dual-task training and the clock yourself app is a great example of this!

It combines stepping drills with cognitive challenges, simultaneously.

We use it as part of our balance and falls prevention work and our clients love it!
There are also many ways to increase the difficulty with this task, so you can continue to progress.

Some key benefits of this training include:
▪️Improved stepping speed and reaction time
▫️Increased balance, coordination and proprioception
▪️Challenges working memory and processing speed
▫️Trains movement in all directions
▪️ Reduced falls risk
▫️Can be progressed for cardiovascular benefits for some individuals

Thanks to EP Aylish for the demo! 🙌

Benefits of Exercise for Osteoporosis ▪️ Our bones respond to load, that’s how they get stronger 🦴 ▫️If you have osteopo...
11/05/2026

Benefits of Exercise for Osteoporosis

▪️ Our bones respond to load, that’s how they get stronger 🦴

▫️If you have osteoporosis (or want to prevent it), the right exercise program can improve bone mineral density, muscular strength, balance and posture.
All of the above reduce your risk of sustaining a fracture and/or a fall.

▪️In Australia, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 will have an osteoporotic fracture, with the risk of fractures compounding with each fracture that is sustained.

▫️Not sure where to start? We’re here to help. No one person’s situation is the same and we tailor your care to your current presentation.

🟢 Does it sound like you or someone you know might benefit from seeing an Exercise Physiologist?
Follow the link in our bio to our referral form

04/05/2026

Sit to Stand Progressions - brought to you by EP Aylish 💪

▪️Can you stand up from a chair without using your hands?

▫️It sounds simple but the sit-to-stand is one of the most powerful indicators of lower limb strength, balance, and everyday independence.

▪️Sitting and standing are tasks that we generally have to complete multiple times a day; getting out of bed, getting into cars and on and off the toilet. As we age, this task can be slow and challenging, especially if we aren’t progressing this movement!

▫️In fact, research also shows that how well you perform sit-to-stand is linked to fall risk, functional decline, and even long-term health outcomes.

▪️If you can get up from a chair with confidence, you can take on the world 👊

At Agile EP, we use sit-to-stand progressions to build the foundation for real-life movement:
▪️Lower limb strength & control
▫️Balance and stability
▪️Reduced fall risk
▫️Greater independence in daily life

Here are some safety tips before you get started:
▫️Place your chair against a wall so it doesn’t slide out from under you 🪑
▪️If your balance isn’t great, position your 4-wheel walker in front for support
▫️Always wear supportive, non-slip footwear
▪️Slow and steady wins the race, especially as you descend back onto the chair
▫️Try and minimise the use of your hands. Notice these changes over time as your leg strength and confidence with standing increases! 🙌🏽

▪️There are so many ways this movement can be progressed and regressed. Our EPs will always meet you at your current level and challenge you to get better each day!

“Happy International Pet Day (for tomorrow)🐾Pets aren’t just animals — they’re companions, motivators, and part of the f...
10/04/2026

“Happy International Pet Day (for tomorrow)🐾

Pets aren’t just animals — they’re companions, motivators, and part of the family!

For many of our clients, they play a big role in:
• Staying active
• Building routine
• Supporting mental wellbeing
• Providing comfort and connection

Swipe to meet some of the real MVPs we’ve come across lately ❤️

🧑‍🎓EP tip: Be mindful of your surroundings when exercising — our furry friends can sometimes become unexpected trip hazards 🐕

🟩 What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)?AEPs are tertiary-qualified allied health professionals and experts ...
29/03/2026

🟩 What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)?

AEPs are tertiary-qualified allied health professionals and experts in the prescription of exercise for treating and managing health conditions.

🟩 Who can work with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist?

▪️Neurological Conditions: Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Friedreich’s Ataxia and more.

▪️Mental Health: Individuals with depression, anxiety and various other psychological conditions.

▪️Older Adults & Disability: Focused on improving balance, strength, mobility, and independence.

▪️Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Those recovering from injuries, surgeries, or suffering from chronic pain.

▪️General Health: People seeking to prevent disease or improve overall physical function.

🟩What do Accredited Exercise Physiologists do?

AEPs support a variety of individuals with chronic and complex health conditions, injuries, and disabilities to assess their physical capacity and prescribe the best exercises for their condition, ability, and health goals.

🟩How you ask?

▫️Rehabilitation and Management
Managing sub-acute or chronic injuries and providing long-term rehabilitation, such as post-surgical recovery or managing chronic pain.

Exercise Prescription Design, delivery, monitoring and progression/regression of safe, evidence based, tailored exercise programs

▫️Collaboration
Working within multidisciplinary teams of allied health professionals and medical treating teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.

▫️Assessment and Testing
Conducting clinical exercise testing to determine initial capacity, monitor progress and identify any risks to exercise participation.

▫️Education and Behavioral Change
Providing education on health, physical activity, and lifestyle modifications, while exploring patients motivation and readiness to maintain long-term, sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes.

🟢 Does it sound like you or someone you know might benefit from seeing an Exercise Physiologist?
Follow the link in our bio to our referral form

Welcome to the team Aylish! 👋▪️Aylish studied her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree at Deakin University in ...
20/03/2026

Welcome to the team Aylish! 👋

▪️Aylish studied her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree at Deakin University in Melbourne where she lived for the past 8-9 years. Aylish moved up to the Gold Coast at the start of the year and she is absolutely loving living in the sunny state!

▪️Aylish became an Accredited Exercise Physiologist as she has a passion for helping people and loves empowering people to live healthier lives. She has a passion for neurological rehabilitation (the brain is so incredible), falls prevention and working with older adults.

▪️Outside of work Aylish spends a lot of time at the beach, reading books and enjoying all things crafting (junk journalling, crocheting, sewing, pottery).

▫️To find out more about Aylish and how we can best help, send us a message or follow the link in our bio 💪🏼

Last week we were fortunate enough to attend the opening ceremony for the Tweed Seniors Festival in Murwillumbah 🙌🏽This ...
12/03/2026

Last week we were fortunate enough to attend the opening ceremony for the Tweed Seniors Festival in Murwillumbah 🙌🏽

This years theme was “Living Life in Colour” and reminded us that ageing can and should be filled with fun, laughter and movement!

It was nice to share the day alongside .vidaremedies and Dovida among others - all helping our seniors to live a longer and more prosperous life! A big thank you to for hosting this event as we celebrate seniors month here in the Tweed 🎉

Thanks for everyone that stopped by for a chat and assessed their grip strength 💪🏼

One year of movement 👟One year of growth 💪🏼One year of laughter 😹One year of learning 📕 One year of helping people move ...
27/10/2025

One year of movement 👟
One year of growth 💪🏼
One year of laughter 😹
One year of learning 📕

One year of helping people move better, feel better and live longer 💚

Exercise is a powerful tool.

Happy first Birthday Agile Exercise Physiology! 🥳🎉

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