Mr Matthew Rogers is an Exercise Physiologist based in Kingston, in Canberra (ACT). He works from Shop 4 62 Jardine Street, Kingston ACT 2604, and helps people get moving in a way that makes sense for their body and their everyday life.
In many cases, his clients come in after they’ve had a health change, a tough break, or just feel a bit stuck with exercise. The goal is usually the same: feel safer while being active, build some strength and confidence, and keep progress moving forward. He also looks at the basics like your current fitness, any limits you might have, and what kind of routine you’ll actually stick to.
Matthew’s approach starts with a practical fitness assessment. From there, he focuses on exercise counselling and physical activity planning. That can mean setting up an exercise program that fits around work, family, and real time constraints, not just ideas on paper. He’ll help you turn “I should exercise” into a clear plan with steps you can follow.
Over time, he’s supported people with different starting points. Some are brand new to structured exercise. Others have done plenty before, but need a plan that helps them get back on track or exercise in a safer way. At times, this means keeping things simple and starting small, then building up as you feel ready.
In the clinic, Matthew concentrates on exercise program development with a focus on steady progress. That includes thinking about things like consistency, how hard to train, and how to adjust your routine when life changes. If you’ve tried plans before and they didn’t last, he can help you find something more realistic.
His training is in exercise physiology, which is the key foundation for the way he teaches and plans exercise. While there’s no specific research or clinical trial work listed here, the day-to-day work is all about putting safe, sensible exercise planning into practice for each person.