What is the difference between a personal trainer and exercise physiologist?
Did you know there is a big difference in qualification between an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and a Cert IV Personal Trainer?
A Cert IV personal training course is usually between 12 weeks certificate to 1 year Tafe diploma in length and can be often completed online.
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist undertakes a 4 year university degree in health science field to be qualified. We are provided with extensive training in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and management of individuals with chronic disease and musculo-skeletal injuries.
Randwick Exercise Physiology ( formerly known as Live 2 Be Well ) Exercise Physiologist specialises in assisting people improve their health, fitness, and making healthier lifestyle changes through education and the application of health and fitness tools. We provide one on one exercise programs at our private studio in Randwick North.
Our Exercise Physiologists will tailor the program to suit your individual needs and make it specific to your health requirements and lifestyle. We focus on assisting individuals work towards their health and fitness goals, ensuring their progression is gradual, safe and motivational.
Our Exercise Physiologists will take into account pre-existing injuries and conditions to assist you achieve the best outcome for your health and fitness goals.
We can assist you with:
- Weight loss and management
- Increasing Lean muscle mass
- Resistance training including working with weights, resistance bands and kettlebells
- Cardiovascular training including boxing, kickboxing, interval training and more
- Sports specific training programs
- Nutritional and wellbeing guidance advice
Randwick Exercise Physiology takes a holistic approach to achieving optimal wellbeing for our clients. The by-product of this achievement include weight loss, looking good, a healthier immune system, more energy and an overall general improvement in health and fitness.
We also offer specific strength and training programs for 40+ women. Find out more here.
Contact us for a free 15 minute phone consult to find out more information.
What is the difference between a physiotherapist and exercise physiologist?
Physiotherapists diagnose, manage and treat a diverse range of acute and chronic health conditions and movement disorders. They utilise clinical skills, from diagnostic assessment and analysis of pathophysiology to therapeutic interventions across a broad range of modalities including manual therapy, manual and therapeutic exercise and progression of treatment plans.
Exercise physiologists prescribe exercise to improve the physical function and quality of life of people with chronic conditions and health issues and to prevent deconditioning in the healthy population. They focus on the physiology of physical exercise, including how the body responds and adapts to different physical.