Katie Crombie - Exercise Physiology

28/07/2025

You don’t need to be smashing goals or showing up “perfectly” to be proud of yourself.

Small wins still count— especially when life feels heavy.

✔️ Just making it to the gym during a tough week? That’s a win.
✔️ Completing your rehab with a little less pain? That’s a win.
✔️ Adding a plate to the stack — even if it’s not what you lifted before? That’s still a win.

These moments might feel small, but they’re powerful.
The small wins add up quietly and build momentum.

You don’t need big leaps to be proud. These small, consistent steps? That’s where the magic happens 💛

21/07/2025

Just because I’m an EP and spend a lot of time promoting healthful habits doesn’t mean I’ve got it all figured out.

With this app being a bit of highlight reel you’ll probably see the running, the lifting, home-grown veggies. But you won’t always see
👉 the exercise addiction and difficulty resting
👉 me spending time on screens before bed
👉 difficulties prioritising activities I know are important for mental health
👉 high levels of self-criticism

💬 These are things I still have to work at, despite knowing this about myself and having fallen into patterns of burnout time and time again.

So if you’re feeling off-track or like you’re the only one who struggles to “do the healthy thing”... please know you’re not alone. We all have our battles, they just look a bit different person to person.

We’re all figuring it out — together 💛

16/07/2025

Aiming for perfection with your rehab and/or performance goals is (in my opinion) a recipe for disappointment.

That rush of excitement and hope at the start of a journey can make us feel like we want to tick every box perfectly ✔️

But then life happens. Your energy fluctuates. Something happens at work or with a loved one. You get a flare up in pain.

This is me telling you that showing up as you can on that day, being as consistent as you can be for that point in your life, is OK.

Consistency with rehab and performance is about adapting, not abandoning the process.

👉 A 3km run instead of your planned 5?
👉 Only 2 sets of your rehab program instead of 3?
👉 Taking a rest day when you’re completely, utterly overwhelmed and stressed?

These are all still moving the needle forwards - supporting your health & wellbeing.

I would argue that your long-term progress will be better if you allow yourself some grace along the journey 💛

14/07/2025

Whether you’re looking for someone to guide you through a complex health challenge or work towards a health or performance goal, I am here to help! 🤝

I’ve currently got availability to take on clients in both a F2F and online capacity — however F2F will be on Thursday only at this stage in Williamstown North.

Check out the post for more details and please reach out via DM if you’ve want to know more! 💪

10/07/2025

Here are 3 knee-related movement myths I’ve heard in just the past week — and why they’re not as true as you might think 👀

This is not a criticism if you thought one or some of these myths were true!

Swipe through ➡️ to have a look at some common myths about knees and exercise.

📚 References included

💬 Got a question or another myth you’ve heard? Drop it below!

08/07/2025

Hey, I’m Katie 👋

If you’re new here — or if you’ve been following along for a while — let me reintroduce myself.

I’m an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and coach with a big love for lifting, running, and helping people feel strong and capable in their bodies — especially when they’re dealing with something hard.

I truly love blending rehab and performance, helping you to train with purpose and finding new and unexpected joy in movement along the way.

I believe in:
☑️ Empowerment, not fear
☑️ Health first, always
☑️ Empathy & meeting you where you’re at

You’ll find a mix of educational posts, real-life training, client insights, and a bit of behind-the-scenes chaos here.

Thanks for being here — I don’t take your time or attention for granted.

Feel free to say hi in the comments or DM me if there’s something you’d love to see more of ♥️

Let’s go 💪

👇 Tell me how you found me! Friend? Explore page? IRL?

06/04/2025

Reflecting on a magical, colourful, perfect day ✨


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03/03/2025

Undeniably the best day of our lives so far! 01.03.2025 💍

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24/09/2024

27/07/2023

I used to place so much importance on recovery scores.

HRV became the new big thing, and every morning I would wake up hoping that it would be higher that day🤞

And yes, it got a little obsessive. I'd see other people's HRV in the 90s or 100s, and get upset at myself because mine was in the 60s.

I love data, don't get me wrong. But when it starts taking over your life, the cons start to outweigh the pros ⚖️

Health data is meant to guide you, not consume you.

It's meant to provide objective information to help make decisions around your health and training.

Aside from the fact that often the data might not always be accurate (my Garmin definitely does not pick up on nights when I can't sleep and I'm just lying still), it's critical that you know how to adjust things based on how YOU feel. Not how your tracker tells you you're feeling.

So if you find yourself getting a little stressed out about the scores, sometimes it's OK to take a step back.

Take off the watch, go to sleep, and enjoy the novelty of waking up and asking yourself how you feel for once 😋

24/07/2023

So proud of my sister for her first 21.1km run!

From firmly identifying as 'not a runner' to coming in at just over 2 hours is a pretty incredible effort.

A few weeks of colds in the lead up and some knee niggles made it challenging for Mads to get in the speed sessions and volume we had planned. So I was absolutely blown away when she pulled a 2:01:25 half out on the day, maintaining a 5:45 min/km pace.

Running side by side for the half was one of the best running experiences I've had too, even if my motivational quotes and encouraging comments were not particularly well-received towards the end...

I can't wait to see what you achieve next 🏃🏼‍♀️

12/06/2023

Got the happiest surprise of my life this weekend 💍

I’m so excited to be getting married to

I feel so lucky that I’ve found you Aidan — my partner in crime and my best friend.

I know this isn’t coaching related, but quite frankly I couldn’t do what I do without Aidan’s support (and a lot of patience too).

Now to enjoy this time and figure out how to not lose this ring in the gym (any tips appreciated).