PROGRAMS

Beat It - Physical Activity and Lifestyle Program

Diabetes currently affects more than one million Australians. Being diagnosed with diabetes can be discouraging to say the least, but there are many actions that you can take to help your condition.

Body Concepts Exercise Physiology offers the Beat It Program, a physical activity and lifestyle program aimed at helping those with diabetes or at risk of diabetes.

What's Involved:

An eight-week intensive program, with ongoing maintenance classes, delivered by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. The program focuses on physical activity and lifestyle choices. The physical exercise involved in this program includes moderate intensity aerobic exercises as well as exercises that focus on balance and strength.
Classes are fun, safe and supportive. Classes start slowly and build up as you become more confident and your health and fitness improve. Classes are run twice weekly, with each class including a combination of aerobic and resistance training exercises.
BEAT IT is a group based program, giving you the benefits of exercising with people just like you, and allowing you to motivate and support each other along the way.
Teamed with the physical aspect of the course are education sessions which provide participants with fantastic information for a wholistic healthier lifestyle and a take home booklet.
These classes are aimed at individuals of all levels, with the goal of helping people and their living with diabetes or at risk of diabetes to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle. By the end of the program, participants will see improvements in their balance, strength, fitness and confidence.
All of this takes place within a supportive and non-judgemental environment.

Program Details:

Initial Assessment
Two group sessions a week a minimum of 8 weeks
An individualised exercise program with home exercise band
Group education sessions with take home booklet
Progression tracking
Final Assessment

* Currently this program is fully funded for NDSS members. Our next program will start 1st May 2023.

Interested in joining our Beat It Diabetes Program? Click here to register.

Exciting news! We are running our next online program starting 26th March 2024! To register click here.

GLA:D

GLA:D®, from ‘Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark’, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. It was then brought to Australia in 2016 to help Australians with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

The GLA:D® Program consist of:

An initial appointment to explain the program and measure your current functional ability
Two education sessions which teach you about OA, its risk factors, treatment options, and self management strategies.
Group exercise sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve your control of the joint, your confidence in the joint and your strength
A review at 3-months with your clinician to discuss progress and goals, and re-measure your functional ability
Completion of a questionnaire on registration with the program, and then again at 3 and 12 months after registration to measure changes in areas such as pain, function, quality of life, and medication use.

Small Group Classes

Our small group classes are a fun way to improve your fitness and get you moving, in a welcoming and safe community, with likeminded people. We currently offer 17 classes each and every week. All exercise programs are designed and overseen by an accredited exercise physiologist to fit your specific condition, needs and abilities.

Classes are 45 minutes and limited to 5-8 people, pending the class. This allows us to work closely with you within the session, providing guidance on technique, leading to greater achievement of your health goals.

Classes range from individualised exercise programs, osteoporosis classes, Pilates, circuit based , over 55 year old classes, and falls prevention. Classes are a lot more affordable long-term and a great way to keep up with your weekly exercise routine and get regular advice and support from our team.

All participants in group classes are required to complete a pre-screening initial assessment. During the assessment we discuss your medical history, review your movement and work with you one on one with our equipment. It also allows us to individualise exercises to you within a group setting as exercise is not a one size fits all!

Why should you join?

Classes are run by an Exercise Physiologists so you can be sure you’re doing the exercises correctly;
Your program will be developed for you, with your health, fitness, limitations and goals in mind;
The group environment is more fun than exercising on your own!
No lock in contracts
A range membership packages to suit your needs, making it cheaper the more you com
Change room and shower facilities available
Private health rebates available on most classes

Pilates

A Fusion of Exercise Physiology and Pilates: Where every body thrives!

Are you tired of Pilates classes that cater only to the young and ultra-fit? Core Concepts is here to revolutionise your fitness journey with a unique blend of Clinical Pilates and expert Exercise Physiology.

At Body Concepts, we believe that fitness is for everybody, regardless of age, shape, or ability. Our team of dedicated Exercise Physiologists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every body can thrive.

What sets us apart? By combining the principles of Clinical Pilates with evidence-based exercise physiology techniques, we tailor each session to meet your individual needs and goals. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, our classes are designed to empower you on your fitness journey.

So why wait? Join us at Body Concepts: Exercise Physiology and Pilates and discover the joy of movement in a supportive and inclusive environment. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, we're here to help you reach your goals and unlock your full potential. Let's embark on this journey together – because at BCEP and Pilates, every body is welcome!

Cancer Recovery

Specialised, semi-private exercise groups for during treatment and beyond. Exercise during oncology treatment results in increased efficacy of the treatment itself, reduce cancer recurrence and improved survival as well as having a significant effect on minimising the adverse side effects of treatment.

Exercise Oncology

I understand it can hard to see yourself exercising before, during or after cancer treatment, but have you read benefits?

EXERCISE at any stage during your cancer diagnosis significantly aids recovery. Exercise has been recommended by COSA as being an integral part of cancer treatment for everyone. Check it out here:” cosa-position-statement-v4-web-final.pdf

Those with a cancer diagnosis should avoid inactivity and progress towards national exercise guidelines. Exercise is safe and effective intervention to counteract many of the adverse physical and psychological effects of cancer and should be tailored to the individual. Benefits include:

Improve cancer related fatigue
Exercise inhibits tumour growth and metastasis
Increase immune health
Increases efficacy of drugs
Decreasing treatment side effects
Greater compliance to treatment dosages
Reduced risk of developing new cancers and comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis

If you have any questions, about how we can help you, please do not hesitate contact us.

Bone Health Program

Our Worth the Weights Program is a small group exercise class for those with bone health related concerns including Low Bone Mineral Density, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Cancer treatment and early onset menopause induced bone loss.

Our individualised intervention program is evidence based and allows us to tailor a package with the services that suit your individual bone health goals.

Initial Consultation
Home exercise program
Supervised small group exercise sessions
Education

Training under the guidance and supervision of our Exercise

Physiologists will ensure you achieve optimal results while

exercising safely at your individual capacity. Up to date session

times are available via the Group exercise Timetable. Group classes

are eligible for private health rebates and Medicare rebates are

available for 1:1 appointments with a GP referral.

Get in contact to find out more or book your individual assessment.

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