Connect Exercise Physiology

10/11/2025

How often do you Strength Train 💪

Strength training is one of the most powerful tools for healthy ageing and longevity:

✨ Improved strength for daily activities
💥 Increased lean muscle mass
🔥 Enhanced metabolism and energy
🦴 Greater bone density and long-term health

At Connect Exercise Physiology, we help you build strength safely and confidently — so you have the freedom to enjoy life. 🔆

06/11/2025

Osteoporosis is a when your bones have reduced bone mineral density which leads to a higher risk of fractures and it often develops without symptoms until a fracture occurs, commonly in the hip, spine, or wrist.

Who it affects most:
▶️ Women after menopause
▶️ Older adults (both men and women)
▶️ People with low calcium or vitamin D
▶️ Those who are inactive, smoke, or drink alcohol regularly

If you have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, our Strong Bones program is evidence based and designed to help you be stronger and improve the health of your bones! 🏋

Our goal - to help our clients feel more confident, age well and have freedom to enjoy life 🔆

31/10/2025

Client Spotlight 🙌

If you haven’t met her in the gym yet, this is Ronnie. She has been absolutely crushing it lately in the gym 💪

Ronnie first started with us at Connect EP needing to work on her bone health. Ronnie had never been much of a gym goer and is now one of our most consistent gym members and clients 😀

Awesome work Ronnie!

27/10/2025

Thanks Adelaide for sharing some of your insights into our age well group exercise classes! 💪😀

If you are over 60, we love helping people to get started with an exercise program. Whether it be one on one sessions, or joining our ‘Age Well’ group exercise community, give us a call and we are happy to have a chat about how we can help you.☀️

08/10/2025

🌿 Aged Care Update – What It Means for You 🌿

The Australian Government is introducing the new Support at Home Program in 2025, which will change how aged care services — including Exercise Physiology — are delivered and funded.

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ You’ll still be able to access Exercise Physiology with Connect Exercise Physiology
✅ We’ll continue to focus on helping you stay strong, independent, and active
✅ We’re aligning our services with the new Aged Care Quality Standards to make sure your care remains safe and high quality

To stay up to date:
💬 Ask your Support Coordinator or Case Manager about the Support at Home changes
📧 Make sure your contact details are current with us so you don’t miss any updates
📅 Talk to your Exercise Physiologist at your next session about how these changes may apply to you

At Connect Exercise Physiology, we’re here to guide you through the changes and keep your health goals on track 💪

15/09/2025

💡 Did you know that power (strength + speed) declines faster than strength as we age?

🏋️‍♀️ That means even if you can still lift something heavy, your ability to react quickly — like catching yourself if you trip, getting out of a chair fast, or climbing stairs with ease — can fade much sooner.

👉Training for power (think: quick sit-to-stands, medicine ball throws, or fast step-ups) helps keep your body responsive, mobile, and independent as the years go on.

Bottom line: Don’t just train to be strong… train to be quick too! ⚡

05/09/2025

Osteoarthritis education 😀

This week Thalia finishes her student placement with us, and she delivered a presentation on Osteoarthritis. In this session she took us through the most recent evidence on:

✅ What is Osteoarthritis

✅ How exercise can help improve pain and function.

✅ How much and what type of exercise to do!

✅ What other available treatments there are to support people living with osteoarthritis. #

We would like to say a big thank you to Thalia for helping out with all our group classes and individual sessions and wish you the best for your future!!

01/08/2025

Excited to support this match and all involved! Great people and a great cause!

2025 REP CHARITY MATCH
Saturday 2 August | 1:30–2:15pm | Court 2
Raising funds for Kids With Cancer Foundation Australia

REP OFFICIALS vs REP STARS
Every goal = $1 donated

Dress code: Pink or purple (tutus are encouraged) 💜🩷
Officials in blue 💙💙

Thunder Netball stars Alisha Perisic, Hayley McGruther & Eden McCosker will be courtside to cheer!!

What to expect:
A fast, fun, goal‑driven format. No bench‑warmers - rolling subs mean everyone’s in the game.

Get involved:
Nominate via your team chat. Then bring your crew, turn up in pink or purple, and cheer for every point scored. Together, we’ll hype the court and raise meaningful funds for kids who need it.

Big thanks to Connect Exercise Physiology - the local legends backing this match at connectep.com.au

Let’s get loud, play hard, and make every goal count.

30/07/2025

Welcome Thalia 😀

Thalia is a student in her final year of an exercise physiology degree and is completing her placement with us 🏋️‍♂️

You will see her across the next 6 weeks as she helps to support clients in session and group classes.

She is a local to Nambour and loves her dancing! It’s great to have you onboard Thalia 👏

22/07/2025

Congratulations to our very own Shianne, making strides in progressing with her PhD. 🎉

Lots of hard work and dedication 👏

10/07/2025

Client Spotlight 🌞💪 Age well - Live Well

Fred is 92 years young!

Fred proves that age is just a number. Every week, he shows up for his exercise physiology sessions with Shianne with determination and a smile.😀

At 92, he reminds us all that consistency, not perfection, is the real secret to staying strong and independent. He’s not just exercising — he’s inspiring everyone around him and nothing stops him. ❤

He’s our reminder that we are never to old to keep moving. 🙌

04/06/2025

💪 Exercise Right with an Exercise Physiologist! 🏃‍♀️

Exercise Physiologists are university-qualified professionals who prescribe safe, effective, and tailored exercise programs to help you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier — no matter your age, ability, or health condition. From chronic disease management to injury rehab and boosting everyday function, we’re here to support you every step of the way. ✅