Clinical Exercise Classes at MoveWell

If you would like to improve your general health by following a Personalised Exercise Program (PEP) put together for you by one of our highly skilled and experienced Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEP), these classes may be ideal for you.

Initially, you will undergo a comprehensive, 2 stage health assessment with a CEP where you will discuss your medical history and your personal goals. During this assessment, we will conduct a series of physical and psychological checks and measures relating to health and exercise. This information will be used to develop your personalised exercise programme which will be underpinned by the latest evidence-based research and will be based on your needs, goals and fitness levels.

All exercise sessions will be fully supervised by CEP’s who will always be on hand to instruct, support and advise you so that so you get the most out of your exercise programme and achieve your personal goals.

On completion of your 8-week programme, you will undergo a follow-up health assessment with a CEP to measure improvements and discuss strategies to ensure long-term adoption to an active lifestyle.

The duration of the Clinical Exercise Program is 10 weeks.

Week 1

Two assessments will take place during your first week.

Assessment 1 is a screening consultation so that we can find out more about you. We will discuss your health condition/s and your personal health aims and objectives to ensure you meet our screening criteria.

This program is open to individuals with a range of health conditions including:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Angina (stable)

• Hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol)

• Mental health (anxiety / stress / depression)

• Post-heart attack or heart surgery (not under investigation)

• Peripheral Artery Disease (stable)

• Stroke (not under investigation, minimal deficit)

• Musculoskeletal problems

• Arthritis/osteoporosis or back problems

• Cancer (post-surgery and/or treatment, not under investigation)

• Type 1 & 2 Diabetes (diet/medically managed)

• Impaired glucose tolerance (pre-diabetic)

• Overweight/obesity (BMI >25kg/m²)

The program is also available to those with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.

Assessment 2 will include a battery of assessments to establish your levels of health, set some personal goals/targets and develop your Personalised Exercise Program (PEP).

You will be invited to attend two exercise classes per week where you will follow your PEP.

Classes may include but are not limited to the following aerobic and resistance training exercises:

• Cycling
• Walking
• Running
• Steps
• Arm-based exercises
• Machine weights
• Functional exercises.

All exercise sessions will be fully supervised by CEP’s who will always be on hand to instruct, support and advise you so that so you get the most out of your exercise programme and achieve your personal goals.

Two assessments will take place in the final week.

Assessment 1 will include the same battery of assessments as in week 1 to establish your levels of health following your PEP, and whether you’ve met your personal goals/targets and develop your Personalised Exercise Program (PEP).

Assessment 2 will be your exit consultation and will include a discussion about strategies to ensure long-term adoption to an active lifestyle.

All clinical exercise classes and assessments will take place in the vibrant and welcoming MoveWell Centre which offers state-of-the-art facilities, including treatment bays, a cardio respiratory suite, an exercise movement space and a strength and rehabilitation gym.

You will be greeted on arrival to the centre by a member of the team and are welcome to use our changing and shower facilities should you need to, before and/or after your appointment or session.