Matt Rayner Exercise Physiology

Matt Rayner Exercise Physiology Accredited Exercise Physiologist. 4 year university trained allied health professional. Strength and PRIVATE HEALTH REBATES AVAILABLE

Accredited Exercise Physiology services include;
- Exercise following injury and cardiac rehabilitation
- Sport specific strength and conditioning
- Exercise for chronic medical conditions (100% bulk billed under EPC gp referral) eg Type 2 Diabetes, COPD, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Chronic back pain etc.
- Postural and gait analysis
- Balance and bone strength specific exercises
- Personal and group training sessions
- Exercise for eligible DVA members on a valid D904 referral from GP.

19/01/2026

Joint arthritis is progressed quicker when loading is reduced, contributing to faster decline and earlier surgical intervention!
Through appropriate loading, a joint remains healthier as the lubricating synovial fluid does its job, thereby reducing wear on cartilage and other structures.

When avoiding movement and loading you also lose confidence, contributing to increased loading in adjacent joints.

Remember to load regularly and move well, despite pain, as you will benefit through increased capacity, greater confidence and delay need for surgery!

61 Bulcock st Caloundra &
10 Youth Av PCYC Burnside

https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au

18/01/2026

Strength is one of the most powerful, controllable factors influencing how well—and how long—we live. Maintaining muscle and strength with age directly supports both lifespan and healthspan (the years lived well).

1. Strong Link to Longer Life

2. Preserves Function With Age

3. Reduces Fall, Fracture & Disability Risk

4. Improves Cardiometabolic Health

5. Protects Brain Health

6. Supports Resilience & Recovery

7. Extends Healthspan, Not Just Lifespan

Key Takeaway

Strength training is not optional for healthy aging—it’s essential!
Muscle and strength function as a biological buffer against aging, disease, and disability.

The goal isn’t just to live longer—it’s to stay strong for as long as possible.

Reach out to start your journey today!

https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au

MREP

07/10/2025

KNEE pain stopping you from doing the things you enjoy?
You are not alone!

Hamstring strains and injury is more prevalent in males in the athletic domain but in females in the general population. Hamstring injury is a contributing factor to increasing knee pain, as the muscle gets weaker the joint load increases.

3 important factors you can address to help your knee pain;
1. Adequate hip/knee mobility
2. Good neuromuscular control (think how well the brain talks to the muscle you are trying to strengthen without compensating by using other muscles).2
3. Eccentric hamstring strength (i.e hamstring works as brakes at longer lengths).

Reach out to find out more.
A tailored program builds capacity, eases pain and gets you back doing what you want!

MREP

02/06/2025

HEALTH IN LONGEVITY - GET STRONGER TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE!
Have you had a fall or have a fear of falling?

Grip strength and leg strengh are predictive of falls risk!
A 2024 study involving 3000+ seniors showed training grip and leg strength cut falls rate by 41%!!

Exercise 'leg' challenge #1
Perform as many 'squat wall slides' as you can in 30sec.

Exercise 'grip' challenge #2
Perform a dumbbell hold at shoulder height until fatigue with 1-2kg dumbbells.

The objective is to beat your own score each week- this way you know your strength (and longevity) is improving.
Progressive overload means;
Exercise 1 should aim to increase number of repetitions in 30sec.
Exercise 2 should aim to increase time (seconds) until failure.

Think 'Healthspan' not 'Lifespan' when it comes to increasing age!

MREP

30/05/2025

HEALTH IN LONGEVITY! 🏥
Both lower limb strength and power decline with age. Fortunately, you can maintain these important qualities as you age, with the right exercise!
2 great exercises, use bodyweight resistance, (therefore don’t require equipment) and train important movement patterns used everyday!
1. The bodyweight squat
2. The countermovement jump
Note - even a small jump or attempting to move quickly (i.e power) will develop this quality, rather than having to jump to a certain height.
MREP

18/03/2025

STRENGTH IS KEY! 🔑

‘You can’t fire a canon out of a canoe’

Strength provides the basis for stability, helping to improve balance and reduce falls risk!

Strength provides the framework for power development (i.e Force expressed quickly).

Have you had a thorough initial assessment? 🤔

Our initial assessment detects any asymmetrical patterns, with a goal of

10/03/2025

As you age POWER is lost at a greater rate than STRENGTH!

Maintaining power is important for falls prevention, walking speed & quality of life!

Here are 2 home-based exercises to improve muscle power of the upper & lower body.

Like all exercises, these exercises should be progressed over time but are a good starting point in the POWER continuum!

1. Drop jump for lower body power!
2. Speed push-ups for upper body power!

Book your initial session today!

BOOK online https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au/contact
or call 0407 753 438

That’s a wrap for 2024! 💥 Thanks to all clients for their support 🙏 We look forward to helping existing and new clients ...
20/12/2024

That’s a wrap for 2024! 💥

Thanks to all clients for their support 🙏

We look forward to helping existing and new clients continue to kick goals in the New Year!

Back from Monday 6th Jan 2025.
Email any enquiries or book online.

https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au/contact

MREP

Matt & Ruby

💪🐶💪

21/06/2024

~BONE BUILDER EXERCISE PROGRAM~
Support throughout from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
*Program objectives*
- Build bone through evidence-based exercise selection.
- Improve balance & leg power, reduce falls & fracture risk
- Increase confidence, build strength & help alleviate joint pain.
- Reduce reliance on Medication (i.e improve bone density through exercise).

Program starts with an initial program, followed by 2x supervised sessions weekly.
*15-session program includes*
-Ongoing support via text/email.
-Baseline strength measures & reassessment after end of program.
-Supervision to ensure correct technique to reduce injury risk.

We focus on building bones, increasing strength & improving function!

BOOK initial session online & kickstart your bone-building program today!
https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au/contact

19/06/2024

~BULLETPROOF 6-WEEK LOWER BACK PROGRAM~
Support throughout from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist

*Program objectives*
- Participate in enjoyable physical activity & return to things you have been avoiding.
- Develop confidence to move while being less guarded.
- Develop strategies to deal with pain flare ups.

Program starts with an initial program, followed by 1 supervised session weekly.
*6 week program includes*
-Ongoing support via text/email.
-Baseline movement assessment.
-Setup & guidance through a tailored exercise program.
-Movement hacks to establish good daily habits to help alleviate pain.

We focus on building function - not avoiding movement!

BOOK initial session online & kickstart 6-week program today!
https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au/contact

18/06/2024

~ELEVATE 8 WEEK LIFESTYLE PROGRAM~
Support throughout from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist

*Program objectives*
- Participate in enjoyable physical activity.
- Eat a wide variety of nutritious food.
- Improve sleep & mood.

Program starts with an initial program, followed by 1-2 supervised sessions weekly.

*8 week program includes*
-Ongoing support via text/email.
-Setup & guidance through a home-based program to increase motivation.
-Baseline & reassessment measures to gauge progress

BOOK initial session online & kickstart 8-week program today!

https://www.mattraynerexphys.com.au/contact

05/04/2023

**COUPLES THAT TRAIN TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHER**
Training with your partner increases enjoyment and motivation, helping you to achieve your goals quicker!

Do you find it hard to motivate yourself and struggle to achieve consistency to get your desired results?

Training with your partner is a great option;
- You both have fun doing something other than eating or drinking.
- You improve physical and mental health.
- You increase energy, look better and feel more confident.

I have many clients who report feeling stronger and more positive after only a few weeks of supervised sessions training with their partner.

***EASTER SPECIAL- COUPLES DEAL***
Book online to receive $30 OFF your first couples session!
*New clients only, book online before 14th April to secure special price.

Address

61 Bulcock Street
Caloundra West, QLD
4551

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm

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