The Movement EP Blog

Dealing with constant pain, managing any long-term condition, or confused about how to safely get back to exercise? Well, you aren’t the only one experiencing this; many people face confusion about where exercise fits within clinical care and medical treatment plans. That’s exactly why exercise physiology  exists, and why understanding it matters. So, we have made this guide which breaks down how exercise physiology works across Medicare, DVA, NDIS, and WorkCover, and how it

When most people think about strength training, they think about muscle tone, weight loss, or getting stronger. What many don’t realise is that one of the most important benefits of resistance training is its effect on your bones. Bone health becomes increasingly important as we age, especially for women. The good news is that bone loss is not something you simply have to accept. With the right type of bone strengthening exercises​, you can maintain and even improve your bone

For many women, menopause brings a number of changes in their bodies that manifest as stubborn weight gain, muscle loss, brain fog, and persistent fatigue, despite maintaining the same diet and exercise habits that worked for years. The reason behind this is a dramatic decline in estrogen, progesterone, and growth hormone, combined with higher cortisol levels.  As a result, many women begin searching for solutions that address the root hormonal imbalance rather than just the

After 30, the body begins to undergo noticeable physiological changes. Hormonal fluctuations become more pronounced, recovery capacity gradually declines, and age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) often starts around mid-life. According to the Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS) , adults can lose approximately 3–8% of their muscle mass per decade, directly affecting metabolic rate, strength, and overall physical resilience. In response to time constraints,