Stronger bones, steadier balance

Accredited exercise physiology in Marrickville for osteoporosis, osteopenia and falls prevention — evidence-based loading, progressed carefully for your body.

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Exercise as medicine
for bone health

Exercise Physiology for
Why Exercise Helps
The evidence for loading bone
The right load, at the right time, builds bone

Bones respond to challenge. Research consistently shows that progressive resistance and impact training can maintain and improve bone density with osteoporosis or osteopenia — done properly, it’s one of the most protective things you can do. The dose matters: enough load to stimulate bone, introduced carefully enough to be safe.

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Exercise Physiology for
Exercising Safely
Training safely with osteoporosis or osteopenia
Careful doesn’t mean timid

Avoiding load altogether weakens the very structures you’re trying to protect. We progress strength work carefully for your body — building the hips, spine and legs that matter most — while balance work sits alongside it, developing the stability that prevents the falls that put bone at risk.

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Exercise Physiology for
Alongside Your Medical Team
Programs that account for your scans and specialist advice
Allied health, working as it should

Exercise physiology sits inside your care team. Your program accounts for your scan results and your GP’s or specialist’s advice, we progress within safe ranges, and Medicare or DVA rebates may apply for eligible care plans.

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Exercise Physiology for
Returning to Training
Confidence on your feet, for the long term
Confidence comes back one session at a time

As strength and balance build, so does trust in your body — on stairs, on uneven footpaths, getting up from the floor. Sessions progress toward independent exercise or ongoing training at your pace, with the aim of staying strong, steady and independent for decades.

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Training that gives back more than it takes

Physically, expect a clear, simple plan across each block of sessions — progressive strength for bone, targeted balance work for stability, and measurable gains in both.

Just as importantly, expect care in the details: your EP adjusts things week to week based on how you’re feeling and progressing, so the load is always right for the day you’re actually having.

Every pathway in

However you arrive — referred by your GP, self-directed or through the NDIS — the care is the same: evidence-based, personalised and unhurried.
GP & specialist referrals

Bring your referral and we'll take it from there — Medicare and DVA rebates may apply for eligible care plans, and we report progress back to your doctor.

Referral pathways
NDIS participants

Personalised exercise physiology for NDIS participants — building function, independence and confidence at your pace.

NDIS pathway
Not sure where to start?

Book a free consult and we'll map out the right pathway for your condition and goals — exercise physiology, personal training or a mix of both.

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Your team of ESSA-accredited EPs ready to help rebuild better bodies.

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A free phone call is the easiest first step.

We'll talk through where you're at, what you're working towards, and whether a personal trainer or an exercise physiologist is the right fit.

No pressure, no commitment.

— Free initial phone call

— No lock-in contracts

— Medicare, DVA & NDIS eligible

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Tell us a little about you, what service you need and we'll be in touch to organise a time for a consult down at our studio.

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Common Questions

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What's the difference between personal training and exercise physiology?
What is an exercise physiologist?
Do I need a referral to see an exercise physiologist?
What actually happens in a personal training session at Lift?
Can I claim exercise physiology through Medicare or private health?
What's included when I train at Lift?
Do I need to be fit before starting personal training?
Can exercise physiology help with injury rehabilitation?
Is exercise physiology suitable for chronic health conditions?
Who is personal training at Lift for?
What happens in an initial exercise physiology assessment?
Can personal training help if I'm managing an injury or health condition?
How do I get started with personal training?
How long are personal training sessions?
How often should I train each week?
What should I bring to my first session?
Can I train with a partner or in a small group?
How much does personal training cost?
What's your session cancellation or rescheduling policy?
Why train with a personal trainer instead of on my own?
What results can I expect from personal training?
Why choose Lift Inner West?
Where is Lift Inner West located?
Do you offer online or at-home training?
Is there parking near the studio?
What are your opening and training hours?
Do you offer personal training during and after pregnancy?
Can you help me train through menopause?
Do you support postnatal recovery, including core and pelvic floor?
Do you offer training focused on men's health?
Can training help me stay strong and healthy as I get older?
Is personal training safe for older adults?
Do you offer balance and falls-prevention training?
Do you train athletes or people who play sport?
Can you help me prepare for an event or season?
Do you coach runners or help with running performance?
Can you help me train around or come back from a running injury?
How do you keep training safe?
Are your trainers and exercise physiologists qualified?
Can I choose or change my trainer?
What facilities and equipment does the studio have?