Ryan Hebron
Ryan Hebron
Ryan brings a dynamic combination of experience in elite strength and conditioning environments and a passion for clinical exercise physiology. Ryan currently plays AFL for the GWS Giants Reserves side in the VFL and has played for the Sydney Swans Reserves and Werribee FC in the VFL previously. In these environments he is a sponge, learning from the best strength and conditioning coaches in the country. This accelerated his skills beyond what they teach at university. Many of the principles of training for elite athletes crossover to training people with chronic conditions and injuries. Everyone has their own movement demands of their daily life, their strengths and weaknesses – Ryan can help them address these with careful, evidence-based exercise prescription.
Ryan believes in the notion that ‘Exercise is Medicine’. He believes everyone is indicated for regular exercise but acknowledges the difficulties that most people experience with achieving consistent, habitual exercise. Ryan focusses on addressing the barriers that are prevalent in the industry, such as ‘running is bad for your knees’ or that ‘elderly people are too frail for resistance training’, when in fact it is probably the most important thing they can do to maintain their health and independence.
Nothing makes him more fulfilled than someone with their personalised goals, seeing them commit to our exercise strategy and then seeing the results come to fruition. Ryan has experience with musculoskeletal injuries, mental health, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic conditions, elderly populations, and behaviour change strategies.
What can he help you with?
Evidence based exercise prescription to treat, manage or help prevent chronic conditions (e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic disease, etc)
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation during acute (short-term post injury), sub-acute or chronic phases
Exercise prescription for peak performance – Progressive resistance training, aerobic training, flexibility and mobility training either designed for your life, or for sports/events
Gym based, home-based, telehealth sessions
Behaviour change strategies
Education on the role of exercise in different populations
Liaise with other health practitioners (your doctor, physiotherapist etc) to achieve a holistic approach to your health care
Qualifications
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Accredited Exercise Scientist
