Sometimes, all we need to get started is some reliable information, a clear, easy to follow plan and some encouragement to make it happen.
I am an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), which is a tertiary trained exercise professional that has been accepted into Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Strict criteria for accreditation must be achieved and members need to maintain and update their professional development on a yearly basis.
An AEP is able to advise you on what exercise is appropriate for you, recommend different exercise modes and take into account any pre-existing medical conditions in order to design a tailored program for you. An AEP is also able to assist you in achieving behavioural changes in order to achieve your desired outcome. I differ from a personal trainer in that I do not provide weekly one-on-one sessions for an extended period of time to make you get fit. I help each client develop an overall plan that focuses on the key areas of their health that they wish to improve. I then assist them in tailoring an exercise regime to their requirements that can be incorporated into their normal daily life.