Conveniently Active Exercise Physiology

20/11/2025

Listen to this ABC Central Coast interview (aired 12 November), where Accredited Exercise Physiologist Rhiannon Walton speaks with Mary-Louise Vince about the national review currently underway into Exercise Physiology at a compensable therapy under the NDIS.

Rhiannon explains how exercise physiology supports mobility, independence, confidence and long-term health for children and adults with complex, chronic health issues and neurodivergent conditions.

With the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee assessing the future of Exercise Physiologgy, Rhiannon outlines what’s at stake if access is restricted, including loss of independence, increased falls and hospitalisations, and a greater burden on already-stretched families and carers.

Supported by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Media Relations by Short By One Public Relations

19/11/2025

💧 Dive into Healing 💧 Sometimes, the best way to move forward… is to get in the water!

Hydrotherapy combines the warmth, resistance and buoyancy of water to support movement, relieve pain and rebuild strength, especially after injury or when living with chronic or neurological conditions.

It’s more than just exercise; it’s a gentle, restorative experience that helps you move with confidence and reconnect with your body.

Curious about how hydrotherapy can help you?

Our latest blog by Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Meredith Kendrew, explains the science behind the soak and the incredible benefits for your body and mind. Link in bio.

19/11/2025

Well done to our 7-11 year olds who just completed their 6-week Kids MOOV and Kids YOGA programs!

These programs focused on:

💪 Whole body and core strength
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Cardiovascular fitness
👣 Balance & coordination
🤸 Flexibility
🧘‍♀️ Relaxation
🍃 Movement for self-regulation

We will be running school holiday programs in January! And another 6 week intake starting in February!

These programs are run by our exercise physiologists at Conveniently Active in Erina, and also yoga teacher, Sarah from

If you'd like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out!

☎️ 4304 9101

📧 info@convenientlyactive.com.au

18/11/2025

Only 37 more days until Christmas! 🎄

This year, Conveniently Active is supporting We Care Connect’s Christmas Toy Appeal.

We Care Connect is a local charity supporting families with children and this year they aim to provide nearly 4,000 children of the Central Coast and Hunter with a gift under the tree.

We have a list in clinic for some gift ideas if that helps, but all new and unwrapped items are greatly appreciated.

Our box will be in our Erina clinic for the next 3 weeks 🎅🏻🎁 ✨

Thank you to our exercise physiologist, Tresna, for organising such a beautiful event to help kids on the Central Coast.

17/11/2025

Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can make even standing up feel like a workout. Did you know that the right kind of exercise can actually help reduce symptoms and rebuild strength?

Our latest blog unpacks what POTS is, why it happens, and how tailored movement (starting slow and supported!) can improve fitness, confidence and everyday wellbeing.

It’s all about finding safe, sustainable ways to move, and learning that progress doesn’t have to be fast to be powerful. Link in Bio!

14/11/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day.

World Diabetes Day (14 November) raises global awareness about diabetes, its growing impact, and how we can manage it. It’s a reminder to prioritize healthy habits, support those living with diabetes, and advocate for better access to care, education, and early detection.

As exercise physiologists, we see such huge benefits to diabetes management with individualised exercise programming.

Our exercise physiologists are able to:

✔️ Assist with safe exercise prescription to avoid hypoglycaemic episodes (hypos).

✔️ Provide effective, evidence-based, and individualised exercise programs to help keep blood sugar levels well managed.

✔️ To promote exercise to assist with overall health and well-being, including optimum heart health and mental health.

Whilst diabetes is a serious medical condition, there are many ways in which we can manage diabetes and prevent complications from arising. Having good GPs, specialists, and getting assistance from diabetes educators, exercise physiologists, and dietitians is so helpful 💙

13/11/2025

🎄✨ Yes… our Christmas tree is up early! And it’s for a very good reason.

Conveniently Active is proudly supporting the We Care Connect Christmas Toy Appeal, helping ensure nearly 4,000 children across the Central Coast and Hunter wake up to a gift under the tree this Christmas.

We’re collecting brand new, unwrapped gifts for girls and boys — from newborns right through to 18 year olds. Every donation goes directly to local families doing it tough.

And the best part? We’re right next door to Casey's Toys Erina, so you can support a local business by grabbing a gift and dropping it off in one easy stop. 🎁

Let’s rally together, Central Coast. Your generosity will make a world of difference to a child this Christmas. 💛

12/11/2025

In this video our exercise physiologist, Rhiannon, talks about strength training for bones, and how women are having trouble shifting their mindset away only lifting light weights (previous fad!) to current recommendations, which are to lift heavier weights!

Rhiannon talks about:

💪 Heavier weights under lower repetition are shown to he better for our bone strengthening goals.

💪 Heavier weights will not make us "bulky" but will help with our bone strength, metabolic health, mental health, and more.

💪 We need to consider injuries, pain, and pelvic floor concerns before hitting the weights hard. Individualised plans that are modified as needed are absolutely essential (this is where we recommend seeing an exercise physiologist!)

💪 It's okay to start slow!

Our exercise physiologists are very experienced in provided exercise education and programs for people with osteoporosis and osteopenia and for those wanting to improve their bone health.

We also have created an evidence-based exercise program called The Bone Lab! This program has been designed by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists Tresna and Alyssa, helping people with appropriate and evidence- based exercise programs to help with bones.

Our gym-based clinic is based in Erina on Karalta Road!

For more information, whether that be for our The Bone Lab program or for an individualised session, please contact our exercise physiologists on:

☎️ 4304 9101
📧 info@convenientlyactive.com.au
🖥 or message on social media
🌐 there is also more information via our website

12/11/2025

Leo Burgess-Scrivens is one of 14,000 Australians who are at risk of losing crucial funding for Exercise Physiology services, as part of a review of the NDIS that is currently underway.

While this review has garnered little to no media attention or coverage, compared with announcements like the Thriving Kids Plan, it has potentially disastrous consequences for NDIS participants and their families, who rely on our services.

We have partnered with our industry association Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) to shine a light on the review, and educate the public on what Exercise Physiology is, how it's different to other allied health services, and most importantly, what it brings to the lives of thousands of Australians who are fighting for their physical independence, every single day.

Thank you to Leo and his mum Michelle for opening up to speak about Leo's journey and the care he receives from us at Conveniently Active 🩵 Read the full piece by Mary-Louise Vince at ABC News Central Coast below:

Leo depends on exercise physiology to keep him moving, but there are fears that his progress could be halted under an NDIS review.

11/11/2025

This morning on ABC News Central Coast, Michelle Burgess shared what the current NDIS review means for her son Leo, and for thousands of Australians living with disability.

The Review is assessing whether therapies like Exercise Physiology will remain funded. And for many people, this isn’t just a line item on a budget, it’s the difference between being able to move confidently, stay active, and maintain their independence… or slowly losing it.

Exercise Physiology helps people living with disability:

✅ build strength and endurance
✅ improve mobility
✅ stay balanced and safe
✅ participate in everyday life
✅ feel confident in their own body
✅️ improve mental health, emotional well-being and self-regulation

Without supports like this, the cracks widen quickly. People lose function. They lose confidence. They lose independence, and once it slips, it’s much harder to get back as they get older.

And when funding is cut, the burden doesn’t disappear. It falls straight back on families… parents, partners, and carers who are already stretched thin and trying to survive the cost-of-living pressures. They don’t need another kick.

Michelle spoke for so many families today: People with disability deserve access to the supports that keep them living well, moving safely, and participating fully, not less.

Thank you to Michelle for bravely sharing her family’s experience. We’ll keep standing with every family affected by this review, because independence is worth fighting for. 💙

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Short By One

10/11/2025

🌿 Gentle Exercise & Balance 🌿

Looking to build strength and stability without the intensity of high-impact workouts? Our Gentle Exercise & Balance class is perfect for you.

Our low-impact movements are designed to Improve balance and coordination, strengthen muscles and joints and enhance mobility and confidence.

This class is all about moving safely, improving function, and staying active, no matter your fitness level.

Interested in joining us? We have classes on Monday at 9am, 10am and 2pm, Tuesday at 8:30am and 9:30am, Wednesday at 9am and 2:45pm, Thursday at 9am, 10am and 2pm, and Friday at 10am and 2:45pm.