Your Move Health

20/02/2026

🏋🤸‍♀️🚴Our movement menu is designed to showcase a range of different opportunities to be active in our local area.

On the menu this month is…Stand Up Paddle Boarding!

When the weather is warm, the air is still, and the ocean is flat like glass, conditions are perfect to get out on a stand up paddle (SUP) board. Fun, low impact, but great for strength and balance, paddle boarding is an activity that is accessible for all ages and abilities.

“Summit & Surf” are a local Mornington Peninsula business that run inclusive SUP lessons at various locations around the Peninsula.

More information about local SUP lessons and board hire can be found here:
https://www.summitandsurf.com.au/lesson-locations

18/02/2026

A huge congratulations to our Exercise Scientist Kayla who officially graduated with her Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science from Deakin University this week!!

We are super proud of you and your hard work Kayla!!

08/02/2026

🧪🎓✏️Our February Science Snapshot:

High Intensity Interval Training Improves Body Composition in Older Adults

A recently published study of 120 older Australians compared high, moderate and low intensity exercise to examine the effect on both body fat and muscle mass. The findings showed that while all types of exercise intensity had a beneficial effect on body fat, only high intensity exercise improved muscle mass at the same time.

This study highlights the importance of maintaining some regular vigorous efforts as we age and directly opposes the idea that we should ‘slow down’ later in life.

Check out this 7 News piece that provides more information:

Researchers say they've uncovered the key to seniors living a longer, stronger life. A new study found HIIT workouts are the best way for older Australians t...

03/02/2026

Our February 2026 Newsletter is out now! 📰
Follow the link to read it here 👇

https://mailchi.mp/55891aa428f0/february-newsletter-2026

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30/01/2026

🚨 Inspiring Story Alert 🚨

This month we would like to highlight the success of one of our regular Your Move Health group session attendees! Faye has been training consistently with us twice per week for the past 3 years, with a focus on improving stamina, leg strength and balance safely given her cardiac history and knee osteoarthritis.

When Faye first started with us in early 2023, she was able to stand from a chair 7 times in 30 seconds, and this performance was limited by knee pain from her arthritis and a feeling of “jelly legs”. At her most recent assessment Faye completed 14 chair stands in 30 seconds, with no knee pain and legs feeling strong, so she continued on to complete a total of 27 chair stands in 60 seconds.

Faye is a brilliant example of what can be achieved by consistently showing up regularly and gradually challenging your capacity. Even at 85 years old, Faye has proved that strength, stamina and balance can improve with regular resistance exercise.

We are proud of you and your achievements Faye!

27/01/2026

🧪🎓✏️Our January Science Snapshot:

Long Term Strength Training Improves Hip & Knee Arthritis Symptoms

A recent meta-analysis combined the results of 280 separate studies on the effects of exercise on hip and knee osteoarthritis symptoms, with the aim of determining which exercise variables are the most important.

The results showed that resistance training interventions lasting at least 3-6 months reduced pain and improved physical function for both hip and knee arthritis. Interestingly, the total volume (amount) of exercise completed and the specific exercises involved did not seem to matter as much as just regular completion of lower body strength exercise over a sustained 3-6 month period.

The take home message: for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis wanting to improve pain and physical function, resistance training doesn’t have to be perfect, you just have to keep at it consistently to see the benefits.

Check out the full study here: https://acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acr.25313

19/01/2026

The clinic will be closed on Monday the 26th for the public holiday.

If you normally attend a Monday group session and would like to find an available group later in the week, please speak to one of our team members as soon as possible and we will be happy to find you a space.

You can call the clinic on 03 5904 6239 or email us at contact@yourmovehealth.com.au

16/01/2026

Your Move Health are on the lookout for a new Receptionist & Allied Health Assistant / Accredited Exercise Scientist.

This role is ideal for someone studying or completed an exercise science degree (or similar), and who is passionate about the benefits of physical activity for health, wellbeing and physical capacity.

Applications close Friday 6th February, 2026.
For further information (including full position description) or to submit an application, please email jason.gardner@yourmovehealth.com.au

https://au.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f1f0a6eafa8f7770&from=shareddesktop_copy

15/01/2026

🏋🤸‍♀️🚴Our movement menu is designed to showcase a range of different opportunities to be active in our local area.

On the menu this month is…Park Run!

Park Run is a fantastic, free, community-organised 5k walking & running event that is held every Saturday morning in over 500 locations throughout Australia (2500 worldwide). On the Mornington Peninsula there are 3 locations (Hastings, Rosebud & Red Hill) with others nearby in Frankston and Casey council areas.

Park Run is a friendly, encouraging and inclusive community, that caters to all ages and abilities.

To find out more details about your local Park Run, check out the Park Run event finder using this link:

09/01/2026

Our Exercise Physiologist Becky is away for the month of January, as she is working at the Australian Open. She has availability for appointments from the start of February 2026.

If you happen to visit the tennis this year, keep your eyes peeled for Becky looking after the players on court!

05/01/2026

We hope you all had happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year’s period.

Our clinic will re-open on Wednesday 7th January, with all groups back up and running as normal from that date. Our team are excited and ready to help you make your 2026 the year of health, fitness and physical capacity improvement!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

04/01/2026

Our January 2026 Newsletter is out now! 📰
Follow the link to read it here 👇

https://mailchi.mp/acc04e4ab57f/january-newsletter-2026

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