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Improve your health and well being with Exercise Physiology services in Mackay.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists who specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs. These programs are for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. NJF values the importance of self-management, personalised care and excellent service. NJF believes exercise is the cornerstone of care and we are constantly familiarising ourselves with the most up to date approach to exercise management and testing.

10/11/2025

🎄 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗕𝗤 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! 🎄

We’re firing up the annual barbie and getting into the Christmas spirit — and you’re invited! Come along for an arvo of great food, good company, and plenty of festive cheer. 😄🌭✨

Let’s celebrate Christmas together with relaxed vibes, full plates, and lots of laughs. Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon! 🎅☀️

✅ RSVP to Hayley by Monday 24th November
📞 0410 111 285
📧 hayley@pro-active.com.au

See you there! 🎉

06/11/2025

🐦 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 — 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Did you know we also do home visits? Yep, our Exercise Physiologists can come straight to your doorstep. Whether you prefer moving at home, in the gym, or in the pool, we’ve got you covered — and sometimes we even get surprise spectators like this little legend. 😄

If you’re keen to get moving, feeling stronger, or just want to chat about what might suit you best, send us a message or give us a bell. 📩📞

Let’s get you feeling good again — wherever you are! 💪✨

05/11/2025

🦵 𝗞𝗡𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡? 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 — 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗! 🔧

When knee pain hits, it’s natural to want to rest and wait it out…

But here’s the truth 👇

❌ Rest alone won’t fix it.

✅ Most knee pain needs strength, not stillness.

Common causes of knee pain include:
🔹 Weak quads and hips
🔹 Poor glute control
🔹 Lack of lower limb stability

The best long-term fix? Targeted strengthening to reduce stress on the joint and improve how your body moves.

🔥 Try these exercises:
✔️ Wall Sit Holds
✔️ Step-Ups (controlled and slow)
✔️ Glute Bridges
✔️ Walking Backwards (treadmill or safe flat surface)

31/10/2025

What’s a ghost’s favourite exercise?

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀! 👻💀💪

Halloween is no excuse to skip your reps! 🎃💪

30/10/2025

🦵 𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡? 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗧 – 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗧! 💥

If your first instinct for hip flexor pain is to stretch it out – you’re not alone.

But here’s the kicker:
❌ Stretching isn’t always the answer.
👉 Often, hip flexors are not tight — they’re weak and overworked. Constant sitting and poor posture can cause them to stay in a shortened position, but that doesn’t mean they’re strong.

✅ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Strong hip flexors help:
🔹 Support your pelvis and spine
🔹 Improve walking and stair climbing
🔹 Reduce compensation and pain in your hips and lower back

🛠️ Try these targeted exercises:
✔️ Straight Leg Raise
✔️ Seated High Knee March
✔️ Banded Hip Flexion

29/10/2025

“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴”

Think lifting weights is only for the under-30 crowd? Think again.

Strength training helps:
✅ Maintain muscle mass
✅ Support healthy joints
✅ Keep bones strong
✅ Boost metabolism

Even 2 short sessions a week can make a big difference — and it’s never too late to start.

23/10/2025

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! ☀️🎳

We’re rolling into the new year with a belated Veterans’ Health Week celebration — lawn bowls with the Mackay Veterans Support Group.

📅 Friday 9 Jan 2026 | 🕒 Time TBC
📍 Mackay City Bowls Club

Good mates, great company, and a roll or two on the green — don’t miss it!

22/10/2025

Hayley’s been out in 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗮𝗵 this week — because our services don’t stop at Mackay’s borders. 🌿 — proof we go the distance (literally) to support our regional legends too.

Bringing the same care and quality wherever you are, coast or country. 💪🌾

21/10/2025

🏆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀! 🏆

The 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 are lacing up for the finish line — voting 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 at 5pm sharp! ⏰

Let’s get behind our fantastic walk organisers Hayley and Dallas and give them the recognition they deserve. 👟👏

Every vote counts — so don’t let this one sprint past you! 🥇

👉 Cast your vote here: https://forms.clickup.com/9016471382/f/8cprvup-64376/APEKLRC0IBQH8Y4G6C

10/10/2025

🏡 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🏃‍♀️🪜

Did you know that living in a home with stairs can actually be beneficial for your health over your lifetime?

Climbing stairs regularly is a form of built-in exercise that helps with:

✅ Heart health – boosts cardiovascular fitness
✅ Leg strength – keeps your lower body strong
✅ Balance & coordination – reduces fall risk as we age
✅ Bone density – weight-bearing movement supports bone health
✅ Calorie burn – adds incidental activity to your day

Over the years, those small trips up and down the stairs can really add up! So next time you forget something upstairs… maybe that second trip isn’t so bad after all 😉

07/10/2025

🚶‍♂️ 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 – 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀! 🦵

It might look a little strange, but walking backwards can actually be a fantastic exercise for knee health. Here’s why:

✅ Less strain on joints – It shifts the load away from certain knee structures, reducing stress.

✅ Strengthens quads – Helps build the muscles that support and protect your knees.

✅ Improves balance & coordination – Challenges your body in a new way.

✅ Great for rehab – Often used in physio programs to help recovery after injury.

💡 Start slow, try it on a flat surface, and always be aware of your surroundings.

Give it a go – your knees might thank you!

Address

1b Victoria Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	6:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61410111285

Website

http://www.pro-active.com.au/

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