Start with a simple truth: progress belongs to the people who take the first step and ask better questions. That’s the heartbeat of our chat with exercise physiologist Oscar Munro, whose journey runs from childhood sport and an early uni stumble to a thriving practice across NDIS, DVA, ageing strength, and elite rugby programs.

We explore how the EP role sits between diagnosis and performance—where exercise is prescribed like medicine. Oscar breaks down the practical handover from physio to EP, why timing matters for post‑op and acute injuries, and how to “dose” strength and conditioning with sets, reps, tempo, and progression. You’ll hear real stories that make it tangible, including a 92‑year‑old who cut sit‑to‑stand time from 24 to 15 seconds and ditched reliance on the chair, proof that targeted training and patient education beat guesswork every time.

Beyond clinic walls, we dig into Fit Over Fifties classes, a data‑driven Army block that blends testing, reports and tailored programming, and the communication rules that speed results—like ditching headphones during coached sessions so feedback can actually land. Oscar also shares his own Hyrox prep and how he swapped junk volume for smarter intensity, showing how to stay strong, fit, and fresh inside a busy coaching schedule.

If you want to understand the difference between physio and exercise physiology, how to build confidence after injury, or how to find your lane in a growing field, this conversation delivers clear, practical insight. Listen, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and if it helped, follow the show and leave a quick review so more people can find evidence‑based training that works.

Joined by Nicole Gibson from MeasureUp, we unpack how precise testing of DEXA, VO2 max, and resting metabolic rate, turns longevity from a buzzword into an actionable plan. Nicole shares why early measurement prevents fractures, guides smart training, and keeps you accountable without fear of numbers.

• What MeasureUp tests and why it matters?
• the Bone Bus and population bone density screening
• hip fracture risk, costs, and prevention levers
• strength training as the foundation for bone health
• how to read DEXA beyond scale weight
• using symmetry data to fix gait and injuries
• resting metabolic rate and fuelling for adaptation
• VO2 max for health, not just athletes
• choosing reliable labs and repeatable protocols
• baselines, retesting, and building a plan

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We examine the crucial role of attendance in achieving fitness success and maintaining business sustainability, demonstrating how member attendance is directly linked to retention rates and health outcomes.

• Gym members typically see their trainers more frequently than any other professional service provider
• Analysis showing 39 of 40 cancelled memberships were attending less than twice weekly
• Reducing churn from 8% to 5% dramatically improves business sustainability
• Minimum effective exercise dose is 150-180 minutes weekly (three 60-minute sessions)
• Long-term client relationships require evolving goals and periodic introduction to fresh training approaches
• Integrated approach to rehabilitation combines physiotherapy expertise with strength training for better outcomes
• Relationship-building between practitioners and clients is often more important than technical expertise
• Attendance tracking provides critical insights for both business management and client outcomes

We encourage you to track your own attendance patterns and commit to at least three training sessions weekly to maximise both value and health outcomes.