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Insights, advice and updates to help you move better, feel better and live longer.

5 New Friends to Help You Manage Diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but the good news is that you don't have to manage it alone. Diabetes care works best when you have a team of health professionals supporting you, each bringing their own expertise to help you stay healthy, prevent complications, and feel your best.

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Kayle van Schalkwyk

Exercising With Asthma

Having asthma doesn't mean you have to avoid exercise — it means understanding your body, knowing your triggers, and being prepared. One of our exercise physiologists shares her personal experience training with severe asthma.

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Kayle van Schalkwyk

Back Pain: Australia's Most Expensive Health Problem

Back pain is the number one cause of disability in Australia and globally — and much of the care people receive is not only ineffective, but may actively make things worse. Here's what the research actually shows about recovery, movement and better care.

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Aaron Dean

The Power of Starting Small

You've just started a new exercise program and your Exercise Physiologist tells you to do a 10-minute walk. Your first thought might be: "Ten minutes? I could easily do 30." But being capable of doing something once and being able to consistently tolerate it are two very different things.

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Kaylee van Schalkwyk

Can Exercise Lower Cholesterol?

If you've been told your cholesterol is high, you've probably heard the usual advice: eat well, exercise more and maintain a healthy weight. But can exercise actually change your cholesterol levels? Yes — and the way it works is more interesting than simply making your cholesterol "go down".

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Kaylee van Schalkwyk

Loved by the community.

5.0 ⭐ Excellent rated on Google based on real patient and member feedback.

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Harish Kumar

2 months ago
★★★★★

“Been training at Valen for a while now and really enjoying it. The gym is clean, well set up and has a good vibe — not overcrowded or intimidating. Joel (the EP) has been great. He actually listens, explains things properly and tailors the program to you.”

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Luke Michal

A year ago
★★★★★

“Valen Health is more than just a gym—it's a complete exercise physiology and rehabilitation center. One of the standout aspects of Valen Health is that it works in partnership with LifeReady Physio, located next door. A welcoming and supportive community!”

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Gagandeep Kaur

7 months ago
★★★★★

“This gym has such a positive and welcoming vibe. The staff are polite and helpful, and the space is always kept clean and organised. It's a great environment to train in and I always feel comfortable coming here.”

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Sally Frezza

A year ago
★★★★★

“Valen Health is a fantastic new gym with a welcoming atmosphere and highly knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to support your fitness or recovery journey. Specialising in exercise physiology, they provided me expert guidance tailored to my needs.”

LS

Lovedeep Singh

A year ago
★★★★★

“I really like the facility. The staff are amazing and really helpful. I think a lot more people should get onto this because the exercise physios actually understand health from a science perspective.”

SM

Siddhant Mathankar

A year ago
★★★★★

“Great local gym and really knowledgeable staff. If you're in the area couldn't recommend anywhere better.”

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Harish Kumar

2 months ago
★★★★★

“Been training at Valen for a while now and really enjoying it. The gym is clean, well set up and has a good vibe — not overcrowded or intimidating. Joel (the EP) has been great. He actually listens, explains things properly and tailors the program to you.”

LM

Luke Michal

A year ago
★★★★★

“Valen Health is more than just a gym—it's a complete exercise physiology and rehabilitation center. One of the standout aspects of Valen Health is that it works in partnership with LifeReady Physio, located next door. A welcoming and supportive community!”

GK

Gagandeep Kaur

7 months ago
★★★★★

“This gym has such a positive and welcoming vibe. The staff are polite and helpful, and the space is always kept clean and organised. It's a great environment to train in and I always feel comfortable coming here.”

SF

Sally Frezza

A year ago
★★★★★

“Valen Health is a fantastic new gym with a welcoming atmosphere and highly knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to support your fitness or recovery journey. Specialising in exercise physiology, they provided me expert guidance tailored to my needs.”

LS

Lovedeep Singh

A year ago
★★★★★

“I really like the facility. The staff are amazing and really helpful. I think a lot more people should get onto this because the exercise physios actually understand health from a science perspective.”

SM

Siddhant Mathankar

A year ago
★★★★★

“Great local gym and really knowledgeable staff. If you're in the area couldn't recommend anywhere better.”