Achieve Exercise Physiologists Brisbane

05/06/2026

Today was Jasmine's last day as our Achieve member. Here is a final message from her:

A heartfelt thank you to all of my wonderful clients at Achieve.

It has been such a privilege to support you all through my time at Achieve. I’m so grateful for the trust, conversations, laughs and progress we’ve shared along the way.

Every session, every small win and every milestone has been a reminder of why I love what I do.

I’ve loved getting to know each of you, hearing your stories, and being part of your journeys. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives and for making my time at Achieve ever so special

04/06/2026

Early morning gym things 💪 😌 🙌

Don't forget that sleep is an essential component for exercise recovery. Balance is the key to all things in the gym 🏋️‍♀️ 💪 🙌

01/06/2026

A message from Mel,

To all of my wonderful clients,

As I finish up this chapter, I just wanted to say thank you. While you may never fully realise it, so many of you helped me just as much as I hoped I was helping you.

Thank you for the laughs, the banter, the stories, the life advice, the push ups, the terrible jokes and the relentless bullying of my music choices. Thank you for trusting me through both the good days and the hard ones. So many sessions became the highlight of my day and I will truly miss the time we shared together.

Being part of your journey has been such a privilege. Watching your progress, resilience, determination, and sense of humour through everything life throws at you has taught me more than you know.

You all reminded me constantly why I chose this career in the first place. The connections built here are something I’ll carry with me for a very long time.

I will forever be grateful for your kindness, support, patience, and for making work feel far more meaningful than “just a job.”

I will truly miss you all and will always be cheering you on🤍

01/06/2026

This exercise is so intense that even professionals struggle with it! This is video 5 of our Exercise Right series, and today's level is: INTENSE (point up)

This is a serious lower-body burner 🔥 The Bulgarian split squat builds strength, balance, and control — but only if your form holds up under intensity 👇

 

👉 Back foot elevated on a bench, front foot planted firmly

👉 Stay tall with your chest up and core braced

👉 Lower straight down (not forward), bending your front knee

👉 Keep most of your weight through your front heel

👉 Drive up powerfully, squeezing your glute at the top

 

✅ You’re doing it RIGHT if:

• You feel it in your front glute and quad

• Your front knee tracks over your toes (not collapsing in)

• Your torso stays controlled and upright/slightly forward

• Each rep is strong but controlled

 

❌ You’re doing it WRONG if:

• You’re pushing off the back leg too much

• Your front knee caves inward

• You’re wobbling or losing balance

• You feel knee pain instead of muscle effort

 

⚡ Intensity tip: slow the tempo or add load — but never sacrifice control

 

Save this for your next leg day & follow for more strength and rehab tips.

 

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28/05/2026

Romanian Deadlifts done RIGHT ✅🍑🏋️

The RDL is one of the best exercises for building stronger glutes, hamstrings and lower back strength… but only if your technique is correct.

HOW TO DO IT RIGHT:
✔ Keep a soft bend in the knees
✔ Push your hips backwards
✔ Keep the weights close to your legs
✔ Maintain a neutral spine
✔ Stop when you feel a stretch in the hamstrings
✔ Drive hips forward to return to standing

You should feel:
✅ Hamstrings working
✅ Glutes engaging
✅ Core switched on
✅ A controlled stretch at the bottom

SIGNS YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG 🚩
❌ Lower back pain or pressure
❌ Rounding through the spine
❌ Squatting instead of hinging
❌ Weights drifting away from the body
❌ Neck craning upwards
❌ Feeling it only in your back

Think:
“Push the hips BACK, not DOWN.”

Start light, focus on control, and master the movement before increasing weight 👏

Need help learning exercises safely and effectively? Our Exercise Physiologists can help guide you through proper technique and personalised strength programs.

27/05/2026

This exercise is your next step to feeling stronger and having better posture. We are in our 3rd video of Exercise Right, and today’s level is: Intermediate.

This exercise is called a wide-grip Lat pulldown. It strengthens your back muscles and improves your posture, fixing that forward shoulder hump. Here is how you do it:



Use the Lat Pull-down machine in your local gym.

👉 Set up with a wide, overhand (pronated) grip on the bar

👉 Sit tall with your chest up and a slight lean back

👉 Brace your core and keep your feet planted

👉 Pull the bar down towards your upper chest

👉 Think “elbows down and back” — not just pulling with your hands

👉 Control the bar all the way back up



✅ You’re doing it RIGHT if:

• You feel it in your lats (side of your back), not just your arms (gesture to areas)

• Your chest stays lifted and posture strong

• The movement is smooth and controlled

• You’re not swinging or using momentum



❌ You’re doing it WRONG if:

• You’re leaning too far back or turning it into a row

• You’re pulling the bar behind your neck

• Your shoulders shrug up towards your ears

• You’re using too much weight and losing control

Aim for 8–12 controlled reps with good form 💪

Save this for your next back session & follow for more strength and rehab tips.

26/05/2026

This is the perfect exercise for a beginner. This is video two of our Exercise Right series and today’s level is: Easy.

Glute bridges are beginner-friendly, low impact, and incredibly effective for rehabilitation, strength building, and improving everyday movement.
✅ How to perform a glute bridge:
• Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor
• Keep your feet about hip-width apart
• Tighten your core and squeeze your glutes
• Push through your heels and lift your hips toward the ceiling
• Pause briefly at the top
• Slowly lower back down with control
• Repeat!
💪 Benefits of glute bridges:
✔ Strengthens glutes and hamstrings
✔ Supports lower back health
✔ Improves hip stability and posture
✔ Helps reduce sedentary stiffness
✔ Supports knee and pelvic control
✔ Great for rehabilitation and injury prevention
A good glute bridge should be felt mostly in your glutes — not your lower back. Slow, controlled movement is key 👏
Whether you’re recovering from injury, improving strength, or just wanting to move better, glute bridges are a fantastic addition to your routine.
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Helping you build strength for everyday life.

25/05/2026

Homework doesn't stop once you've left school 😅💪

Healthy joints, muscles and bodies need effort. Creating a short, at-home exercise routine that is gentle on the body is a perfect way to get what you need without too much hassle.

While retirement is often seen as the time to slow down, Australians should be thinking actually about “unretiring” their bodies instead, said Accredited Exercise Physiologist Brady Schulz.

Mr Shulz spoke with The Senior and shared that too many people reach retirement age assuming they will finally have time to focus on fitness only to discover they have already lost strength, balance and mobility.

Mr Schulz said exercise needs change as people age, with the focus gradually shifting from performance and muscle-building to independence and fall prevention.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eC4gTp

25/05/2026

Recently, we had to say a sad goodbye to our receptionist, Maree. You may know her as the helpful receptionist who would answer your calls and questions, and say hello to you as you entered our Ormiston clinic. We will miss her, and we wish her the best with her journey.

24/05/2026

This exercise is so easy that any beginner can ace it in no time. The Kneeling push-up is easy to do, and here we show you how to do it right:

👉 Start on your knees with your hands under your shoulders

👉 Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your knees

👉 Engage your core and glutes (don’t let your hips drop!)

👉 Lower your chest towards the floor in a controlled way

👉 Push back up, keeping your elbows at about a 30–45° angle



You know you’re doing it right if:

• Your body stays straight the whole time

• You feel it in your chest, shoulders, and arms

• Each rep is slow and controlled



❌ You’re doing it WRONG if:

• Your hips sag or your back arches

• Your elbows flare straight out to the sides

• You’re rushing through reps

You feel sharp and uncomfortable pain



Repetition is key for exercises like this. Start by completing 5-10 reps.

Save this for your next workout & follow for more simple, effective rehab exercises.