At RH Reproductive Health and Kinetic Club, exercise during pregnancy is one of the questions we get asked about most often, and one of the most misunderstood. So we put together what we know, both from the official Australian guideline, from clinical practice, and from the recent research which adds texture for our patient and client group, in one place. Because we are such exercise advocates and enthusiasts here's a stat that shocked us: 71% of pregnant people don't know th

By Natalie Costanzo, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the gym....the conflicting advice, the "you have to lift heavy or it doesn't count" energy, the pressure to follow some perfectly periodised 12-week program, or you have a particular condition and are receiving confusing messaging from your GP, friends, algorithm... I have the best news for you. The scientific guidelines have just been updated with something I've believed for a long

As anti-obesity medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide become more accessible and widely used in Australia, it’s tempting to think we’ve found the “magic bullet” for managing obesity. And while these medications have changed the landscape, we mustn’t lose sight of a powerful truth: Exercise is not optional. It’s essential.