What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)?
An AEP is an allied health professional specialising in designing, delivering and evaluating exercise for management and prevention of chronic conditions, injuries and disabilities. Motivational strategies are used to maintain a healthy lifestyle and create a long-term commitment to regular exercise.
What makes an AEP different to other health professionals or Personal Trainers?
University Qualified
Undertake strict accreditation requirements
Have the skills and knowledge to prescribe exercise for chronic conditions.
Registered with Medicare, DVA, Workcover and Private Health Insurers
10 reasons why you should see an AEP?
You are living with a chronic condition or at risk of developing a chronic condition.
You are recovering from an injury
You are living with a mental Illness.
You are living with chronic pain.
You are having trouble getting motivated to exercise.
You are overweight, obese or have diabetes.
You are pregnant or have recently given birth.
You are exercising less than 150min per week.
You feel strong and fit but have plateaued.
You have noticed you are having trouble sleeping, are stressed and/or have low energy levels.