Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologist services in Canberra involve the assessment, prescription, and supervision of exercise programs to improve health, fitness, and overall well-being. Here’s an overview of what these services typically entail:
- Initial Assessment: The process begins with a comprehensive assessment of the individual’s health status, fitness level, medical history, and specific goals. This assessment may include measurements of body composition, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and functional movement patterns.
- Goal Setting: Based on the assessment findings and the individual’s goals, the exercise physiologist works with the client to establish realistic and achievable objectives. These goals may include weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength, enhanced athletic performance, or rehabilitation from injury or illness.
- Exercise Prescription: Exercise physiologists design personalized exercise programs tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and goals. These programs typically incorporate a variety of exercises, including cardiovascular activities (e.g., walking, cycling, swimming), resistance training (e.g., weight lifting, bodyweight exercises), flexibility exercises (e.g., stretching, yoga), and functional movements.
- Cardiorespiratory Conditioning: Exercise physiologists focus on improving cardiovascular health and endurance through aerobic exercise training. They prescribe specific exercise intensities, durations, and frequencies based on the individual’s fitness level and goals, gradually progressing the intensity and duration as fitness improves.
- Strength Training: Resistance training is a key component of exercise physiology services, aimed at building muscle strength, power, and endurance. Exercise physiologists prescribe appropriate resistance exercises and resistance levels, ensuring proper technique and progression to maximize strength gains and minimize the risk of injury.
- Flexibility and Mobility Training: Exercise physiologists incorporate flexibility exercises and mobility drills into the exercise program to improve joint range of motion, reduce stiffness, and prevent injury. These exercises may include static stretching, dynamic stretching, foam rolling, and mobility exercises targeting specific muscle groups and joints.
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- Functional Movement Screening: Functional movement screening is used to assess movement patterns, identify imbalances or dysfunctions, and address any limitations that may affect performance or increase injury risk. Exercise physiologists use screening tools such as the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to evaluate movement quality and design corrective exercises accordingly.
- Nutritional Guidance: Exercise physiologists often provide basic nutritional guidance and dietary recommendations to support the individual’s exercise goals. This may include advice on macronutrient balance, hydration, meal timing, portion control, and healthy eating habits to optimize performance, recovery, and overall health.
- Behavioral Coaching: Exercise physiologists help individuals overcome barriers to exercise adherence and maintain long-term behavior change. They offer motivational support, goal-setting strategies, and behavioral coaching techniques to promote adherence to the exercise program and sustain healthy lifestyle habits.
- Progress Monitoring and Evaluation: Exercise physiologists regularly monitor the individual’s progress, adjusting the exercise program as needed to ensure continued improvement and goal attainment. They may conduct periodic fitness assessments, track performance metrics, and provide feedback to guide program adjustments and optimize outcomes.
Exercise physiologist services in Canberra are beneficial for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, from sedentary individuals seeking to improve their health to athletes striving to enhance their performance. By providing evidence-based exercise prescription, personalized coaching, and ongoing support, exercise physiologists help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals and improve their overall quality of life.
WORKING HOURS
Monday / Wednesday / Thursday
8 am–12:30 pm, 2:30–6 pm
Tuesday / Friday
8 am–12:30 pm, 2–5:30 pm
Saturday
8:30 am–12:30 pm ( appointments only )
Sunday Closed
CONTACT
- Racom House Unit 6/ 37 Kesteven Street Florey ACT 2615
- 02 6258 1442
- physio@floreyphysio.com.au