Working with Celeste and Lift is an investment in my future wellbeing and healthy ageing that I will never regret.
Catherine Reilly
Take back control of your metabolism
Accredited exercise physiology in Marrickville for type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, PCOS and weight management — structured support without judgement.
Book Consultnew to training
everyday athlete
Exercise as medicine
for metabolic health
Exercise Physiology for
Why Exercise Helps
The evidence for training with a metabolic condition
Movement is medicine for your metabolism
Exercise is one of the most effective tools for metabolic health. Muscle is your body’s engine for managing blood sugar and energy — building it improves insulin sensitivity, supports weight management and lifts day-to-day energy. That’s why structured exercise sits alongside diet and medication in the standard care of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Exercise Physiology for
Exercising Safely
Training with diabetes, pre-diabetes or PCOS
Programs that work with your body, not against it
Metabolic conditions respond best to consistency, not intensity spikes. We design strength and conditioning programs that fit your body, your medications and your life — planned around energy levels, blood sugar patterns and how you’re actually tracking, so training becomes sustainable rather than another source of pressure.
Exercise Physiology for
Alongside Your Medical Team
Working alongside your GP and diabetes team
Allied health, working as it should
Exercise physiology sits inside your care team. Your program follows your GP’s or specialist’s guidance, we track the numbers that matter — from blood sugar to blood pressure — and report progress back where it’s useful. Medicare and DVA rebates may apply for eligible care plans.
Exercise Physiology for
Returning to Training
From managed condition to confident training
Confidence comes back one session at a time
As your condition stabilises and your confidence grows, sessions progress toward independent exercise or personal training — same studio, same team, no handover cliff. The goal isn’t managing forever; it’s building a body you trust again.
Training that gives back more than it takes
Physically, expect the numbers to move: better blood sugar control, more energy through the day and strength you can measure — with an EP who understands what your results mean and adjusts the program to them.
Just as importantly, expect zero judgement. Progress is defined by your starting point, not anyone else’s — steady, realistic gains in a private studio, at a pace your body can sustain.
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.
NDIS participants
Personalised exercise physiology for NDIS participants — building function, independence and confidence at your pace.
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.
Your team of ESSA-accredited EPs ready to help rebuild better bodies.
Tim Bailey-Coles
Exercise Physiologist
BExSc(Hons), MClinExPhys, AEP, AES
Celeste D'Amico
Exercise Physiologist
B.HlthSc(SpExSc), M.ClinExPhys, AEP, AES
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your studio
Your premium training space in Marrickville
12/76B Edinburgh Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
View MapNo queues for equipment. No distractions. Just you, your EP, and the tools you need to get back to your best. Our Marrickville studio is purpose-built for focused, one-on-one exercise sessions.
Happy Lifters
Sometimes people say things about our service, studio and smiley faces. We're super proud to show them off.
Tim is a delight, is very clever and knowledgeable, is genuinely interested in my progress
Jaculin Kearney
I couldn't be happier with my choice to join Lift. … I'm still thrilled with the results. 10/10.
Greg C
If you want results and a few laughs along the way, Tim’s your guy.
Kimberlie van Oudheusden
If you are looking for a trainer who is at the highest level, look no further than Kris & the Lift Inner West team.
Jason Urbanowicz
Have been training with Kris over the past year, he is absolutely fantastic!
Alex
Kris is great … after the 8 weeks, I went from 20% body fat to 16.8%.
Flo F
Jeremy O'Connor
GET STARTED
Book a consult
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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