May is Exercise Right Month, a national campaign that encourages all Australians to move more and move better - regardless of age, ability, or health status. It’s a great time to ask yourself: Am I exercising in a way that’s right for me?
That’s where an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) comes in.
What is Exercise Right Month?
Run by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Exercise Right Month promotes the importance of safe, effective, and individualized physical activity. This year’s theme is all about "Who Moves You?", is all about the motivators in our lives, finding 30 minutes of intentional physical activity every day — from chronic illness to mental health, injury, or age-related concerns — empowering everyone to find the right kind of movement and motivators for their needs.
What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist?
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist is a university-qualified allied health professional who specializes in exercise prescription for:
• Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, arthritis)
• Injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Mental health support through physical activity
• Improving mobility, strength, and function
• Helping older adults stay active and independent
Unlike general fitness trainers, Accredited Exercise Physiologists work closely with your Physiotherapist, GP or specialist and are trained to develop evidence-based, tailored programs that factor in your unique health conditions, goals, and limitations.
How Can an Accredited Exercise Physiologist Support You?
Whether you're recovering from surgery, living with chronic pain, managing a long-term condition, or simply trying to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist can help you:
Move safely and confidently
Build strength and endurance gradually
Reduce your risk of injury or relapse
Manage fatigue, pain, or stiffness
Regain independence and function in daily life
And most importantly—they help you stick with it. Exercise Physiologists at BODYSYSTEM will empower you with realistic, achievable strategies to build long-term habits that work for you.
Who Should See an Accredited Exercise Physiologist?
You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from seeing an exercise physiologist. In fact, you’re the perfect candidate if you:
• Have been told to “move more” but don’t know how
• Live with a chronic condition or disability
• Feel overwhelmed by exercise or fear of injury
• Want support transitioning from rehab back to everyday activity
• Need motivation and accountability in your routine
Let's Move Right, Together
This Exercise Right Month, don’t just move - move smart. An Accredited Exercise Physiologist can help you feel better, move better, and live better - on your terms.
Contact BODYSYSTEM on 6231 5991 to book an initial consultation with Taylor Wilczynski or Darren McNees to help get you started.
