Exercise Physiologist Profiles
Brendan Rigby
Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Managing Director
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) (Honours)
Brendan Rigby, Founder and Managing Director at Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing, is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Corrective Exercise Practitioner, whose passion for health and wellbeing for his clients is unsurpassed. Drawing from his post-graduate education in exercise science and more than 20 years experience as a practitioner, Brendan uses advanced methods from exercise science and rehabilitation to tailor individualized plans and improve the health and wellbeing of his clients.
As the founder of Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing (based in Balwyn, Melbourne), Brendan uses a post-holistic approach to exercise prescription and injury rehabilitation. His unique post-holistic approach to exercise and lifestyle modification addresses all aspects of a client's health, with all aspects of health regarded as being equally important and critical in achieving optimal wellbeing. Brendan has built the Exercise Physiology service at Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing upon these values, which has led to Inspire Fitness becoming a multi award-winning Exercise Physiology clinic.
Brendan specializes in advanced exercise prescription using postural correction, injury rehabilitation, pelvic and lumbar stability programs, weight loss programs, and strength training. Using these techniques, Brendan applies his knowledge to designing tailored exercise programs for working with clients with rehabilitation needs, or with clients with chronic diseases who require more specialised care and expertise. Combining this expertise with a friendly and supportive nature has seen Brendan achieve unsurpassed results with more than 1000 clients over his 20+ years working as an Exercise Physiologist.
Prior to setting up Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing over 10 years ago, Brendan worked in a number of settings applying his skills as an Exercise Physiologist and gaining valuable experience. In his role at Tennis Australia working with elite junior tennis players, Brendan was responsible for both the conditioning and the rehabilitation of athletes. This role entailed the screening and musculoskeletal assessment of each player’s postural faults and movement pattern breakdowns. The correction and rehabilitation of these individual dysfunctions within each athlete formed the basis of his exercise programming and planning. Brendan also worked in musculoskeletal rehabilitation alongside former AIS physiotherapist Jim Chim. Within this rehabilitation clinic, Brendan designed rehabilitation programs based on postural and movement screening, which has formed the basis to Brendan’s post-holistic approach to health and fitness.
Over the past 10 years, Brendan has worked with clients with chronic medical pathologies, where exercise and health interventions can eliminate or improve the prognosis. Having worked with medical conditions ranging from Type 2 diabetes, Scleroderma, Osteoarthritis, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Coronary Artery Disease, and more, Brendan combines his expertise from addressing musculoskeletal dysfunction with appropriate exercise interventions to address the clients that present with medical conditions, so that his clients achieve positive health changes and healthy improvements to their quality of life.
Brendan Rigby, Founder and Managing Director at Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing, is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Corrective Exercise Practitioner, whose passion for health and wellbeing for his clients is unsurpassed. Drawing from his post-graduate education in exercise science and more than 20 years experience as a practitioner, Brendan uses advanced methods from exercise science and rehabilitation to tailor individualized plans and improve the health and wellbeing of his clients.
As the founder of Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing (based in Balwyn, Melbourne), Brendan uses a post-holistic approach to exercise prescription and injury rehabilitation. His unique post-holistic approach to exercise and lifestyle modification addresses all aspects of a client's health, with all aspects of health regarded as being equally important and critical in achieving optimal wellbeing. Brendan has built the Exercise Physiology service at Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing upon these values, which has led to Inspire Fitness becoming a multi award-winning Exercise Physiology clinic.
Brendan specializes in advanced exercise prescription using postural correction, injury rehabilitation, pelvic and lumbar stability programs, weight loss programs, and strength training. Using these techniques, Brendan applies his knowledge to designing tailored exercise programs for working with clients with rehabilitation needs, or with clients with chronic diseases who require more specialised care and expertise. Combining this expertise with a friendly and supportive nature has seen Brendan achieve unsurpassed results with more than 1000 clients over his 20+ years working as an Exercise Physiologist.
Prior to setting up Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing over 10 years ago, Brendan worked in a number of settings applying his skills as an Exercise Physiologist and gaining valuable experience. In his role at Tennis Australia working with elite junior tennis players, Brendan was responsible for both the conditioning and the rehabilitation of athletes. This role entailed the screening and musculoskeletal assessment of each player’s postural faults and movement pattern breakdowns. The correction and rehabilitation of these individual dysfunctions within each athlete formed the basis of his exercise programming and planning. Brendan also worked in musculoskeletal rehabilitation alongside former AIS physiotherapist Jim Chim. Within this rehabilitation clinic, Brendan designed rehabilitation programs based on postural and movement screening, which has formed the basis to Brendan’s post-holistic approach to health and fitness.
Over the past 10 years, Brendan has worked with clients with chronic medical pathologies, where exercise and health interventions can eliminate or improve the prognosis. Having worked with medical conditions ranging from Type 2 diabetes, Scleroderma, Osteoarthritis, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Coronary Artery Disease, and more, Brendan combines his expertise from addressing musculoskeletal dysfunction with appropriate exercise interventions to address the clients that present with medical conditions, so that his clients achieve positive health changes and healthy improvements to their quality of life.
Rory Scott
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Masters of Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription)
Rory is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has a passion for providing safe and effective exercise and lifestyle programs for people who require some extra guidance with their health and fitness. Rory has completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University, majoring in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition. Rory has also completed a Masters degree in Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription), with a focus on exercise for rehabilitation.
During his tertiary studies, Rory gained experience in a wide variety of clinical settings including the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Science Research Centre, where he was part of a team designing and implementing research programs for a variety of conditions including stroke. Rory also gained valuable experience working at the Doncaster Rehabilitation Service, which required him to take group exercise classes and work with individuals with advanced heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Rory gained experience in a clinical Pilates studio specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and has also worked with people keen on improving their general fitness.
Rory has been working with people with chronic conditions and general fitness goals at Inspire Fitness for over 5 years and is passionate about helping people achieve long-lasting change. Rory enjoys working on a personal level with his clients and empowering them to make positive lifestyle changes. Rory has a particular interest in Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and runs a group lifestyle modification program for those people. Rory also undertakes regular professional development in all areas of health and wellness and in recent years has attended an Exercise and Diabetes- Assessment and Prescription seminar as well as the Exercise for the Management of Cancer: Life Now Instructor course, just to name a few. Rory is also a lecturer at the Mayfield College of Education where he lectures in the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care for students studying to become Diabetes Educators.
In 2011 Rory initiated the Exercise Physiology Services at Inspire Fitness which has close links with many GPs and other allied health professionals in the local area. The aim of the Exercise Physiology Service at Inspire Fitness is to provide safe and effective exercise for people who may require extra attention with their training as well as providing expert guidance in the area of health and fitness. Rory maintains close contact with referring GPs and allied health professionals to keep them up to date with the progress of their patients and offers long-term management strategies for them to keep exercising.
Rory enjoys working with a wide variety of people and is committed to helping them achieve their goals. Click the links below to read Exercise Physiology articles written by Rory Scott:
Masters of Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription)
Rory is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has a passion for providing safe and effective exercise and lifestyle programs for people who require some extra guidance with their health and fitness. Rory has completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University, majoring in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition. Rory has also completed a Masters degree in Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription), with a focus on exercise for rehabilitation.
During his tertiary studies, Rory gained experience in a wide variety of clinical settings including the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Science Research Centre, where he was part of a team designing and implementing research programs for a variety of conditions including stroke. Rory also gained valuable experience working at the Doncaster Rehabilitation Service, which required him to take group exercise classes and work with individuals with advanced heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Rory gained experience in a clinical Pilates studio specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and has also worked with people keen on improving their general fitness.
Rory has been working with people with chronic conditions and general fitness goals at Inspire Fitness for over 5 years and is passionate about helping people achieve long-lasting change. Rory enjoys working on a personal level with his clients and empowering them to make positive lifestyle changes. Rory has a particular interest in Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and runs a group lifestyle modification program for those people. Rory also undertakes regular professional development in all areas of health and wellness and in recent years has attended an Exercise and Diabetes- Assessment and Prescription seminar as well as the Exercise for the Management of Cancer: Life Now Instructor course, just to name a few. Rory is also a lecturer at the Mayfield College of Education where he lectures in the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care for students studying to become Diabetes Educators.
In 2011 Rory initiated the Exercise Physiology Services at Inspire Fitness which has close links with many GPs and other allied health professionals in the local area. The aim of the Exercise Physiology Service at Inspire Fitness is to provide safe and effective exercise for people who may require extra attention with their training as well as providing expert guidance in the area of health and fitness. Rory maintains close contact with referring GPs and allied health professionals to keep them up to date with the progress of their patients and offers long-term management strategies for them to keep exercising.
Rory enjoys working with a wide variety of people and is committed to helping them achieve their goals. Click the links below to read Exercise Physiology articles written by Rory Scott:
- Avoiding Injury While Training
- Victoria's Diabetes Epidemic: The Staggering Statistics
- GLUT4: What Is It And How Does It Help Me To Lose Weight?
- The Benefits Of Exercise For Diabetes
- Understanding Strength Training, Lean Muscle Mass Gain, And Fat Loss
- National Healthy Bones Week: Exercise Is Key To Strengthening Your Bones
- "Exercise Is Medicine" Features Inspire Fitness
- Exercise In The Prevention And Management Of Osteoporosis
- Stroke Risk Triples With Diabetes
- Exercise And Cancer Recovery: The Benefits Of Physical Activity
- How Sugar Can Shrink Your Brain
- Reduce Your Low Back Pain When Sitting At A Desk
- Benefits Of Exercise For Type 2 Diabetes
- Change Your Life, Change Your Diabetes Risk: The Case For Lifestyle Modifications And Better Health Outcomes
- Now That I Have Diabetes, What Do I Do?
Jack Hoffman
Accredited Exercise Physiologist / corrective exercise practitioner
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Masters of Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription)
Jack commenced as an Exercise Physiologist with Inspire Fitness after completing his Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU in 2014. During both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies Jack strengthened his passion for the field of exercise science; and his passion for enhancing the health, strength and wellbeing for a vast array of clients coming from physical or medical backgrounds.
During his undergraduate study Jack worked with North Melbourne Football Club (AFL) where he assisted the strength and conditioning/skill acquisition coaches to implement programs and monitor individual performance in those departments. His skills in strength and conditioning where honed within this elite sporting environment, and these skills have enabled Jack to implement advanced corrective exercise and training programs for clients.
Jack has a keen interest in developing, implementing and evaluating programs to increase health and maintain strength across the life span. He utilizes his extensive tertiary background combined with his strong practical experience to deliver exercise programs aimed at individuals wanting to lose weight, improve fitness, rehabilitate from an injury and use exercise in the treatment of a medical background
Masters of Applied Exercise Science (Exercise Prescription)
Jack commenced as an Exercise Physiologist with Inspire Fitness after completing his Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU in 2014. During both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies Jack strengthened his passion for the field of exercise science; and his passion for enhancing the health, strength and wellbeing for a vast array of clients coming from physical or medical backgrounds.
During his undergraduate study Jack worked with North Melbourne Football Club (AFL) where he assisted the strength and conditioning/skill acquisition coaches to implement programs and monitor individual performance in those departments. His skills in strength and conditioning where honed within this elite sporting environment, and these skills have enabled Jack to implement advanced corrective exercise and training programs for clients.
Jack has a keen interest in developing, implementing and evaluating programs to increase health and maintain strength across the life span. He utilizes his extensive tertiary background combined with his strong practical experience to deliver exercise programs aimed at individuals wanting to lose weight, improve fitness, rehabilitate from an injury and use exercise in the treatment of a medical background
May Warrick
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Prescription)
May joined the Inspire Fitness Team in 2016 while completing her Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University. During her undergraduate degree at Deakin University in Exercise and Sport Science, May completed her own rehabilitation for a number of musculoskeletal injuries where she developed her passion for rehabilitation, postural and technical correction, in particular sporting injuries. Her passion for exercise prescription grew after completing an internship at Rise Health Group where she worked with school aged athletes developing strength, power and general conditioning under the guidance of Accredited Exercise Physiologists. May enjoys learning and developing her skills set, which prompted her to complete an internship at ESS Performance where she continued to develop her knowledge in Strength and Conditioning and sports rehabilitation while working with athletes from a range of different sports.
During her postgraduate studies May gained further clinical experience at Monash Health Community Rehabilitation where she was able to build on her knowledge in a community rehabilitation setting.
May has a keen interest in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries; chronic disease management and helping individuals improve their function and quality of life.
Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Prescription)
May joined the Inspire Fitness Team in 2016 while completing her Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University. During her undergraduate degree at Deakin University in Exercise and Sport Science, May completed her own rehabilitation for a number of musculoskeletal injuries where she developed her passion for rehabilitation, postural and technical correction, in particular sporting injuries. Her passion for exercise prescription grew after completing an internship at Rise Health Group where she worked with school aged athletes developing strength, power and general conditioning under the guidance of Accredited Exercise Physiologists. May enjoys learning and developing her skills set, which prompted her to complete an internship at ESS Performance where she continued to develop her knowledge in Strength and Conditioning and sports rehabilitation while working with athletes from a range of different sports.
During her postgraduate studies May gained further clinical experience at Monash Health Community Rehabilitation where she was able to build on her knowledge in a community rehabilitation setting.
May has a keen interest in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries; chronic disease management and helping individuals improve their function and quality of life.
Matt Azzopardi
ACCREDITED Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Prescription)
Matthew is an enthusiastic and caring Accredited Exercise Physiologist registered with ESSA. He has been assisting people, from young to young at heart, achieve their goals at Inspire since 2015.
Matthew completed his Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and post-graduate Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU.
His university experiences have given him a broad depth of knowledge and experience in a variety of settings, including placements at Epworth Hospital, Orygen Youth Health & Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital. Since then, he has co-ordinated and instructed a variety of exercise programs within the local community.
He has a special interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic disease management, cancer (including prostate cancer), the role of exercise and ageing, falls prevention, neurological conditions and pre/post-operative conditioning. He pursues these interests enthusiastically by attending seminars and completing a number of further courses.
Matthew’s passion for the role of exercise as medicine provides the foundations for collaboratively developing and prescribing individually tailored exercise plans, to assist others achieve their health and personal goals.
Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Prescription)
Matthew is an enthusiastic and caring Accredited Exercise Physiologist registered with ESSA. He has been assisting people, from young to young at heart, achieve their goals at Inspire since 2015.
Matthew completed his Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and post-graduate Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU.
His university experiences have given him a broad depth of knowledge and experience in a variety of settings, including placements at Epworth Hospital, Orygen Youth Health & Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital. Since then, he has co-ordinated and instructed a variety of exercise programs within the local community.
He has a special interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic disease management, cancer (including prostate cancer), the role of exercise and ageing, falls prevention, neurological conditions and pre/post-operative conditioning. He pursues these interests enthusiastically by attending seminars and completing a number of further courses.
Matthew’s passion for the role of exercise as medicine provides the foundations for collaboratively developing and prescribing individually tailored exercise plans, to assist others achieve their health and personal goals.
John Hallam
Personal trainer / Corrective Exercise Practitioner
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
John completed his Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University in 2015.
During his studies, John completed a strength and conditioning internship with Rowville Sports Academy, coaching and educating their secondary school student-athletes the importance of structured physical preparation and athletic development.
John was able to take what he learnt from this experience working with adolescent aged athletes and used it as a stepping stone become a strength and conditioning coach with the under 18s Eastern Ranges TAC Cup team during their 2015 and 2016 seasons.
With a vast knowledge of corrective exercise, identifying and improving movement patterns, passion and professionalism saw John work his way through the club and was handed the role of Head of Athlete Management for the under 15s and 16s development squads. This new role included overseeing strength, conditioning, athletic development, injury prevention and rehabilitation for 140 of the best junior athletes in the eastern region.
Although John has exceptional experience working with adolescent aged athletes, this has not limited his abilities and enjoyment to work with a large variety of people
John completed his Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University in 2015.
During his studies, John completed a strength and conditioning internship with Rowville Sports Academy, coaching and educating their secondary school student-athletes the importance of structured physical preparation and athletic development.
John was able to take what he learnt from this experience working with adolescent aged athletes and used it as a stepping stone become a strength and conditioning coach with the under 18s Eastern Ranges TAC Cup team during their 2015 and 2016 seasons.
With a vast knowledge of corrective exercise, identifying and improving movement patterns, passion and professionalism saw John work his way through the club and was handed the role of Head of Athlete Management for the under 15s and 16s development squads. This new role included overseeing strength, conditioning, athletic development, injury prevention and rehabilitation for 140 of the best junior athletes in the eastern region.
Although John has exceptional experience working with adolescent aged athletes, this has not limited his abilities and enjoyment to work with a large variety of people
Adam Sheedy
Exercise Scientist / Corrective Exercise Practitioner
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Certificate III and VI in Fitness
Adam has been a personal trainer since 2006 after moving across from his previous professional life in the corporate world. Adam brings passion, expertise and many years of experience with strength and conditioning into his personal training sessions. Adam is also currently a Senior Lecturer in the Certificate III and IV Fitness course, training others with his expertise in one-on-one training. In this capacity, Adam has been successful in coaching, motivating, and educating students to become successful personal trainers.
Adam joined the Inspire team in 2008 and has since helped clients achieve their goals. Adam is passionate about weight loss, nutrition, postural correction, sports-specific training, and muscle hypertrophy.
Certificate III and VI in Fitness
Adam has been a personal trainer since 2006 after moving across from his previous professional life in the corporate world. Adam brings passion, expertise and many years of experience with strength and conditioning into his personal training sessions. Adam is also currently a Senior Lecturer in the Certificate III and IV Fitness course, training others with his expertise in one-on-one training. In this capacity, Adam has been successful in coaching, motivating, and educating students to become successful personal trainers.
Adam joined the Inspire team in 2008 and has since helped clients achieve their goals. Adam is passionate about weight loss, nutrition, postural correction, sports-specific training, and muscle hypertrophy.
