Exercise Right is an initiative from Exercise & Sports Science Australia.
Exercise Right is Exercise & Sports Science Australia’s (ESSA) national public health initiative designed to educate and support Australians to lead active, healthy lifestyles. We are the peak body for accredited exercise physiologists, exercise scientists and accredited sports scientists. Our vision is to achieve member excellence in exercise and sports science that will enrich the health and performance of every Australian.
18/06/2026
Exercise can provide so much more than physical benefits.
Exercising with friends is a great form of social connection and can help create a community for men. Accredited Exercise Physiologist Matt Mulcahy explains the benefits and how you can get started.
Ask a mate to go for a walk, surf, ride or swim this men’s health week.
Read now: https://bit.ly/3QcnFAC
15/06/2026
Every day, 50 Australian men and boys die from preventable causes before the age of 75 (AIHW). At the same time, men are less likely to seek support for their physical and mental health.
Exercise can be a great support for your overall health. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, with even 10 minutes a day having a positive impact.
If you aren’t sure where to start with exercise, head to our website to find an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Accredited Exercise Scientist near you. It’s never too late to make a change or reach out for help.
Find out more about how exercise can support men’s health: https://bit.ly/3RZvAlk
11/06/2026
Exercise is essential to maintaining strong bones. Accredited Exercise Physiologist Samuel Padarcic shares how to exercise for bone health:
Resistance training builds bone strength.
1. Impact loading is a powerful stimulus for bone adaptation.
2. Balance training prevents the biggest risk factor: falls.
3. Bone health is built on progressive loading, applied consistently over time, combined with the ability to stay upright.
Read the full article to find out more: https://bit.ly/4uXP3RP
08/06/2026
Exercise plays a crucial role in bowel cancer prevention, treatment and recovery. It can help you feel stronger, improve quality of life and even play a role in reducing the risk of recurrence.
Speak with your GP or treating specialist about starting an exercise program. An Accredited Exercise Physiologist can help create an individualised exercise program that suits your needs.
Find out more about bowel cancer and exercise: https://bit.ly/4ukzimK
Bowel Cancer Australia
02/06/2026
Exercise Right Week has officially wrapped up for 2026 with:
⚫155 events hosted around Australia
⚫7 health check activations supported by ESSA State Chapters
⚫5 partner organisations collaborated on content
⚫Over 1000 new Exercise Right subscribers joined for expert advice year-round
Thank you to everyone who got involved in the week and the ESSA accredited exercise professionals who made it possible.
01/06/2026
Did you get a free health check during Exercise Right Week?
In collaboration with Exercise Right, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)'s ACT, NT, Qld and Tas State Chapters hosted a combined 7 health checks for Exercise Right Week.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported these events. It’s great to see Aussies checking in on their health.
Exercising right doesn’t stop with Exercise Right Week. Find an ESSA accredited professional near you. https://bit.ly/FindAProfessional
29/05/2026
Exercise isn’t one-size-fits-all.
As we age, our bodies and health change and so should how we exercise.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Kirra Womersley has created cheat sheets to help you decode what exercise to prioritise as you move through life – from children to older adults.
Check them out in the resources: https://bit.ly/4dKJ4bB
Last weekend Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Accredited Exercise Physiologists provided free community health checks at the Jan Powers Farmers Market for Exercise Right Week, testing grip strength, balance, blood pressure and more!
If you missed the activation but want support to exercise right for your body, head to our website to find an accredited exercise professional near you.
https://bit.ly/4ctc7kH
25/05/2026
The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines may surprise you.
How many steps should you do a day? Only 7,000 to receive most of the health benefits from being active.
The guidelines recommend you strive for 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous on most days of the week and strengthening exercises 2 or more times a week.
Read the full article from Professor Corneel Vandelanotte who leads the 10,000 Steps program at CQUniversity breaks it down.
https://bit.ly/4dq8bSg
25/05/2026
How to exercise right for a lung condition.
Exercise can feel daunting, especially if you have a lung condition.
Check out these 5 tips.
1. Move your body regularly
2. Build strength, balance and confidence Move smarter, not harder
3. Learn ways to calm your breathing and body
4. Fuel your body for better breathing
l article in collaboration with Lung Foundation Australia to find out more: https://bit.ly/4a6qjhI