Strength and conditioning is an evidence‑based training discipline that applies exercise science to improve physical performance across populations from athletes to general fitness seekers. These programs target key attributes such as strength, power, speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility. Research published in The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research underpins how these structured, science-backed training strategies  lead to measurable improvements in performance and overall...

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are increasingly recognised as essential contributors to Australia’s allied health workforce, particularly as chronic conditions continue to rise nationwide. Many people are surprised to learn that AEPs are university-trained clinicians who specialise in prescribing exercise as evidence-based treatment, not just for fitness, but for the prevention and management of long-term health conditions. Their work is grounded in clinical research showing that...

For decades, a divide existed in the fitness world. On one side, runners pounded the pavement to shed pounds. On the other hand, lifters stuck to the rack to build mass. The general consensus was that you had to pick a lane: train for endurance or train for size.  But now, we understand that for sustainable weight loss and improved body composition, the real advantage comes from combining the two. This approach, known as concurrent training, merges resistance and aerobic exercise to create an...