Strength and Conditioning Inner West Sydney
Build strength, improve performance and move with greater confidence through personalised strength and conditioning in Inner West Sydney.
About Our Strength and Conditioning in Inner West Sydney
Our strength and conditioning programs in Inner West Sydney are delivered by Accredited Exercise Physiologist Angel Nang, working alongside Principal Physiotherapist Karen Westcott and physiotherapists Niamh Davies and Gurasees Bajwa.
We support people at every level, from those building a consistent exercise routine to recreational sportspeople and experienced athletes. Your program can focus on strength, speed, power, agility, balance, mobility, cardiovascular fitness or the physical demands of a particular sport or activity.
We begin by assessing your current capacity, movement and goals. From there, we develop a progressive exercise plan that challenges you at the right level. You will receive guidance on exercise technique, training loads and progression so you can train safely and make measurable progress.
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Our Strength and Conditioning Services & Appointment Pricing
Train with a clear plan built around your starting point, goals and the activities you want to perform with greater confidence.
Our exercise physiology appointment fees are:
- Initial consultation: $165
- Review assessment and consultation: $160
- Standard consultation: $130
Please note that a $90 cancellation fee applies when an appointment is cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
Our Approach
At Lilyfield Physio, strength and conditioning starts with understanding what you want your body to do. We then build a practical program that develops the physical qualities needed for that goal.
- Personalised assessment: We review your health, exercise experience, current capacity and goals before planning your program.
- Movement assessment: We assess the movements that matter for your training, sport, work or daily activities.
- Tailored exercise prescription: Your exercises, loads and training volume reflect your needs rather than a generic program.
- Progressive training: We adjust resistance, volume, speed and exercise complexity as your capacity develops.
- Technique coaching: You receive practical guidance to help you complete each exercise with control and confidence.
- Flexible support: Sessions may be completed one-to-one or in a suitable small-group setting of up to five people.
We review your progress throughout the program and adapt your training when your goals, fitness or activity demands change.
Meet Angel Nang
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Angel is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with an interest in helping people build strength, improve their physical capacity and move with greater confidence. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2022 with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology. Her clinical experience includes cardiometabolic conditions, dementia, cancer, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
Angel takes time to understand each person's health, goals and previous experience with exercise. She uses strength-based rehabilitation and gradual conditioning to help clients develop their physical ability at a manageable pace. Her approach suits people returning to exercise, working towards better performance or managing a long-term health condition.
Angel has a particular interest in supporting older adults and people managing ongoing health conditions. Outside the clinic, she enjoys running by the Bay and keeping up with the latest developments in running shoe technology.
FAQs
Strength and conditioning is structured exercise designed to develop physical qualities such as strength, power, speed, agility, mobility and cardiovascular fitness. Your program should reflect your current ability and the demands of your sport, work or daily activities.
Strength and conditioning may help you improve physical performance, build fitness and complete demanding movements with greater control. It can also prepare your body for the loads involved in training, competition, work and everyday life.
No. Strength and conditioning can benefit beginners, active adults, recreational sportspeople, experienced athletes and older adults. The exercises and training load are adapted to your starting point and goals.
There can be some overlap, but an Accredited Exercise Physiologist holds a university qualification and can prescribe exercise for people managing injuries, chronic health conditions and other clinical needs. Personal trainers mainly provide exercise support for general fitness.
Physiotherapy often focuses on assessing and treating pain, injury and movement problems. Strength and conditioning focuses on building physical capacity and preparing you for the demands of activity. At Lilyfield Physio, our clinicians can connect these stages when you need both rehabilitation and longer-term training.
Strength and conditioning may help address factors such as limited strength, poor movement control or inadequate preparation for training loads. It cannot prevent every injury, but it can help prepare your body for the demands you expect it to handle.
Yes, it can form an important part of returning to sport after injury. Your program may include strength, running, jumping, landing, agility and conditioning exercises that progress towards the demands of training and competition.
The right frequency depends on your goal, training experience, health, schedule and other activities. Your exercise physiologist will recommend a suitable weekly structure and explain how to balance training with recovery.
Progress varies according to your starting point, training consistency, health and goals. We use reassessment and practical performance measures to track change and decide when your exercises or training loads should progress.
Your first appointment begins with a discussion about your health, exercise history, current activities and goals. Your exercise physiologist will then assess relevant areas such as strength, movement, mobility, balance and fitness.
After the assessment, you will discuss your initial training plan and begin suitable exercises. Your exercise physiologist will explain technique, training loads and how the program will progress.
Wear comfortable exercise clothing and suitable footwear so you can move freely. Please bring any relevant referral letters, scan or X-ray results, medical information and your private health insurance card.
No. You can book directly with an Exercise Physiologist without a doctor's referral.
You will need an appropriate referral or supporting documentation when:
- Your workplace injury is being managed through workers compensation
- Your treatment is covered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
- You are claiming treatment expenses through a third-party insurer
- You are seeking a Medicare rebate through an eligible Chronic Condition Management Plan
You may be able to claim part of your appointment fee if your private health insurance includes eligible exercise physiology services. Cover and rebate amounts vary, so check with your insurer before booking.
Many health funds support on-the-spot claims through HICAPS. Bring your health fund card to your appointment if you would like the clinic to process an available rebate.
Eligible people with a chronic medical condition may receive Medicare rebates for a limited number of allied health services under a GP-prepared Chronic Condition Management Plan. Your GP will determine whether you qualify and which allied health services to include.
Please bring your referral and Medicare card if you attend under a Medicare plan.
We accept cash, EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard. If your appointment is covered by eligible private health insurance, we may be able to process your claim through HICAPS so you only need to pay the remaining gap.
Yes, Lilyfield Physio accepts eligible workers compensation and Compulsory Third Party insurance referrals. Approval, referral and claim requirements can vary, so contact our team before your first appointment to confirm what documents you need to provide.
You can cancel or reschedule by calling our rooms on (02) 9810 2203. An answering machine is available after hours.
Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you cannot attend. A $90 fee applies to appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
Lilyfield Physiotherapy collects the information needed to provide appropriate healthcare and manage your appointments. We take care to keep your records accurate, current and private.
We may share relevant health information with other professionals involved in your care, such as your GP or specialist. We will seek your permission before sharing your information with anyone who is not involved in your treatment, unless disclosure is required by law.
Please speak with your treating Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist if you would like to discuss the clinic's privacy practices or request access to your health records.