EP. EP. Exercise Physiology + Movement

11/06/2026

GLP-1s, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, are always a hot topic, but especially so last month when concerns were raised that the rapid rise in GLP-1 medications being used is leaving patients muscle-depleted and at risk of premature frailty.

Did you know that wihout appropriate intervention, GLP-1 medications can accelerate muscle loss equivalent to up to 20 years of age-related decline in just 12 months? It's genuinely concerning and not something to be taken lightly.

That's why ESSA is calling on governments to mandate referrals to Accredited Exercise Physiologists at the point of prescription, ensuring patients receive appropriate support to protect muscle health.

Here at the EP Studio, we are well-positioned to support people on GLP-1s. We're able to prescribe individualised programs that focus on strength training to help reduce the risk of age-related muscle and strength loss. All our practitioners are experts in strength training at any age and any stage.

Contact us (7123 2488 or [email protected]) to see how we can help!

ESSA CEO and Accredited Exercise Physiologist Katie Lyndon has been featured on page 3 of The Adelaide Advertiser, highlighting concerns that the rapid rise in GLP-1 weight loss medications is leaving some patients muscle-depleted and at risk of premature frailty.

ESSA is calling on governments to mandate referrals to Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) at the point of prescription, ensuring patients receive appropriate support to protect muscle health.

Today at the Activate Conference in Adelaide, ESSA is hosting a session: Exercise and weight loss in a world of lifestyle, stigma and pharmacology.

Presented by Dr Fiona Willer, AdvAPD, PhD, Dr Adelaide Boylan, Winthrop Professor Daniel Green and AEP Sara Slayman. Attendees will hear how, without appropriate intervention, these medications can accelerate muscle loss equivalent to up to 20 years of age-related decline in just 12 months.

Read The Advertiser article: https://bit.ly/4tah3jw
Read ESSA’s GLP-1 policy statement: https://bit.ly/4d87YBY

10/06/2026

You might have noticed that we've introduced deload weeks at the EP Studio.

So what exactly are they and why are we doing them?

Every six weeks, we program a deload week by reducing either the weight or the number of reps for our main compund lifts to allow our body to recover from accumulated fatigue.

Apart from enjoying a reprieve from lifting some heavy weights, there are a number of benefits to deload weeks, including:

✅ Being able to really hone in and focus on your lift technique
✅ Giving your body a break without losing well-earned gains
✅ Allowing your muscles to recover
✅ Improving long-term performance by overcoming plateaus and boosting strength
✅ Preventing injury

Have you been enjoying deload weeks so far?

04/06/2026

The Grange Road and Melbourne Street Studios will be closed for the long weekend from Saturday 6 June to Monday 8 June (inclusive).

We will be back open on Tuesday 9 June.

04/06/2026

Learn more about our new Measurz Muscle Meter testing 1:1 sessions available at both our Melbourne Street and Grange Road studios!

Book in via our website (just pop in the booking notes you want to try the new equipment) or contact our friendly admin team (7123 2488 or [email protected]).

01/06/2026

Our exercise theme last month was all things push, so...you guessed it...this month's theme is pull!

Pulling is one of the most common movement patterns our bodies do in everyday life - think about how often you pull a door open, lift groceries, sweep, pull a dog on a leash or pull a child closer to you on a busy street.

That's why we need to keep those key pull muscles - back, biceps, rear shoulders and foreams - nice and strong!

This month we'll be focusing on those key muscles and doing lots of pull exercises - think dumbell and cable rows, lat pulldowns, and everyone's favourite, chin ups!

What are you looking forward to this month?

28/05/2026

Movement lovers!

We are taking Expressions of Interest for a new 7am ONERO Strength, Bones, Balance class at our Melbourne Street Studio on Mondays and Wednesdays.

This class is perfect for full-time workers, those who love an early start, or those who are struggling to secure a regular booking.

Contact our friendly Admin team (7123 2488 or [email protected]) to register your interest today - ‘first in, best dressed’ basis so be quick!

Please note that these classes will only be confirmed once we hit minimum numbers.

26/05/2026

To celebrate the arrival of our new equipment, we are giving regular clients 25% off a Measurz Muscle Meter testing 1:1 session.

The Measurz Muscle Meter is used to measure push, pull, and grip strength across almost every muscle in the body and can be used for clients in physical therapy, rehabilitation or strength training.

So what are the benefits of doing this testing?

✅ It removes guesswork and provides objective evidence that your rehabilitation or training is working.
✅ It identifies specific strength imbalances, asymmetries or weaknesses that need addressing.
✅ It includes a Pain Pressure Threshold mode which identifies when pain begins to limit movement. This allows clients and practitioners to adjust loads scientifically, not just by 'feeling'.
✅ It boosts confidence in your body's capacity with the data validating that you are safe to progress to the next stage of rehab or training.

These special 1:1 sessions will be entirely focused on using and exploring the Measurz gear, with EP practitioners then offering strategies and advice based on the results of your testing.

The testing is available at both our Melbourne Street and Grange Road studios.

Book in via our website (just pop in the booking notes you want to try the new equipment) or contact our friendly admin team (7123 2488 or [email protected]).

Offer valid until 30th June 2026.

25/05/2026

Exercise Right Week is your chance to kickstart healthier habits and discover the benefits of daily exercise and physical activity, with the help of accredited exercise professionals.

As Accredited Exercise Physiologists, we are experts when it comes to exercise for beginners and athletes through injury, physical rehabilitation, managing health conditions and all the things life throws at us.

We love to educate you on your body, the way it moves, and how this can improve your life in a BIG way and are avid promoters of leading an active, empowered and independent lifestyle.

We want to see you doing all the things you want to do in your life - that may be as simple as playing with your kids or getting the housework done, or running a marathon or going mountain bike riding.

Maintaining physical function is the key to reducing your risk of injury and managing normal physical degeneration (aka aging!) so you can keep on doing all the cool stuff you love to do today, tomorrow and forever!

Unlock the power of exercise to improve your life - contact us (7123 2488 or [email protected]) to see how we can help!

21/05/2026

We wanted to share some incredible strength testing stats from our 1RM sessions last month.

53 clients participated in sessions across the month, with 27 people testing their deadlifts, 8 people testing their overheads, and 18 people testing their squats.

Our heaviest lifters were:

✅ Deadlifts - 112.5kg
✅ Overhead press - 26kg
✅ Squat - 97.5kg

Only four clients who tested (around 15%) are currently lifting their optimal weight in classes.

This is exactly why strength testing is so important! It helps ensure you’re lifting the right loads in class specific to you and your individual goals, such as bone density or menopause management.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in these sessions - we're so proud of you and your achievements!

If you weren't able to participate this time round, stay tuned for some more strength testing sessions later this year.

18/05/2026

Last month, Erin attended the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Activate Conference in Adelaide.

This annual conference brings together the brightest minds in exercise and sports science from across Australia and the world, connecting leading professionals, researchers, educators, and industry partners to share ideas, spark innovation, and shape the future of health and performance.

For Erin, the three day event was filled with learning, inspiring keynote presenters, and spending time meeting, reconnecting, and sharing meangingful conversations with some amazing women.

We are lucky to have such a strong community of female-led EP businesses here in South Australia, with practitioners who deliver leading innovative approaches and client-centred care that continue to raise the bar of exercise physiology - Move to Live - Exercise Physiology, Align Health Solutions, Optimum Exercise Physiology and Fleurieu Exercise Physiology just to name a few.

If you're a female-led EP business in SA, we’d love to support and celebrate you! Give yourself a shout out in the comments below.