Exfortis Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiology in Windsor, Brisbane. Fortify your body. Elevate your life.
Rehab and strength training for injury, chronic conditions, cancer treatment, mental health and ageing well, with Michael from your first assessment.
- 5.0from 23 Google reviews
- 55 minfor every consultation, initial and follow-up, booked online
- Receiptsgiven for private health, so you can claim your rebate
Services
Conditions and goals we work with.
Exfortis focuses on exercise for people at high risk of, or already living with, chronic and complex medical conditions and injuries. Six groups, one individual program.
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Musculoskeletal
Injury rehab and chronic pain
Rehabilitation programs for recovery from injury, past the acute post-surgery phase, and back to daily activities, starting with a structured assessment.
- Sports injuries
- Gym injuries
- Chronic and persistent pain
- Injury prevention
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Chronic conditions
Exercise for chronic health conditions
Safe, individualised exercise programs to help manage long-term conditions, with regular reassessment and ongoing support.
- Metabolic conditions
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Pulmonary conditions
- Obesity
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Cancer
Exercise through cancer treatment
Safe, individualised exercise programs through the stages of cancer treatment, adjusted session by session.
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Mental health
Exercise for mental health
Exercise has been shown to help with symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions. Programs are planned with your other healthcare providers.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Eating disorders
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Ageing well
Strength and independence as you age
Resistance training builds muscle strength, supports bone density, balance and mobility, so daily activities stay easy and you stay independent for longer.
- Balance and falls risk
- Bone density
- Joint function
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Return to lifting
Back to strength training after injury
A structured return to lifting after a serious injury, surgery, childbirth or a chronic condition, rebuilding muscle, mobility and confidence step by step.
- After injury or surgery
- After childbirth
- Beginners
- Lifting technique
Athletes too: injury prevention and performance, with strength and conditioning built into pre-season training, help with niggles and acute injuries, and better movement and lifting technique.
Your first visit
From booking to your own program, in three steps.
Lasting improvement starts with a structured initial assessment and an individualised program, then regular reassessment and ongoing support.
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Step 1
Book online
Pick an initial consultation and a time on the live booking calendar. Every consultation runs for 55 minutes.
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Step 2
Your assessment
Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early in comfortable exercise clothes, and bring any relevant medical documentation. Michael starts with a structured assessment.
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Step 3
Your program
An individualised program with regular reassessment and ongoing support, worked through with your other healthcare providers where needed.
How every session should feel
You rate what you feel from 1 to 10, so the load, volume and progression can be adjusted rather than guessed. Strong movement is safe movement.
- Awareness, 1 out of 10You subtly feel the area working. It can be worked on safely, with care.
- Discomfort, 2 to 3 out of 10Unpleasant but tolerable and controlled, not disabling. Worked on with caution after a safe warm-up.
- Pain, 4 to 10 out of 10Sharp, pinching or a deep ache that changes how you move. Avoided, to keep you clear of further injury.
About Michael
Strong movement is safe movement.
Exfortis is Michael Wawrzyniak's practice. It aims to improve quality of life through strength training and rehabilitation.
Michael works with people recovering from injury or past the early post-surgery phase, people living with chronic health conditions, beginners and returning lifters, older adults keeping their independence, and athletes from novice to high level.
He has trained clients in the gym for nine years, has more than 12.5 years of his own training behind him, and has played a wide variety of sports at a competitive level, most recently powerlifting. He knows the demands of competitive sport and the detail of rehabilitation, and works closely with physiotherapists and your other healthcare providers.
“The goal is not to ‘get back to lifting’ as quickly as possible. The goal is to return stronger, more robust, and better prepared than before.”
At a glance
- Book directly with Michael, online or by phone
- Sessions at Zero Weakness Gym, 203 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor
- Programs reviewed as you progress, with ongoing support
Reviews
In clients’ own words.
From 23 Google reviews. Quoted word for word; names and personal details are cut with an ellipsis.
Read them on GoogleI cannot recommend … more highly. He is very attentive and knowledgable across a whole load of issues that can affect your training. … He really focuses rehab around your individual needs and asks for feedback to gauge how your body is feeling, and to ensure you are comfortable and confident with the exercises. He is supportive and genuinely invested in your recovery and training as a whole.
After visiting with …, I noticed a huge improvement. … was professional, attentive, and really took the time to understand my situation. He provided a clear treatment plan and practical advice that helped me manage pain and rebuild strength. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve been able to return to regular exercise without discomfort, which has been life-changing. …
I cannot recommend working with … highly enough. Since starting we have made significant progress … while increasing my general strength and mobility. Going from … to understanding why it is happening and how it can be managed has changed my life.
…He has helped me tremendously and helped me hit PB's in all compound lifts in a little over a year. … I've learned a lot from him along the way which has helped me go back to my regular CrossFit training without issue or reinjury. He knows his stuff and cares about his clients a lot. …
Have been training with … for many years and he has been amazing. His knowledge and passion for what he does is evident in every session. … has adapted my sessions for my individual needs… He is truly client centred and could not recommend this man enough.
…was an absolute life changer. I thought that my days of lifting, running and enjoying life were coming to a halt… He cares for all his patients and takes time to listen to their needs and create a solution that works for you. …
Choosing where to go
Exfortis, a large clinic or a personal trainer?
All three can get you moving. Here is where they usually differ.
| What matters | Exfortis | Large multi-practitioner clinic | Gym personal trainer |
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| Who you book with | Michael, by name, on the booking page | Often whoever is free | The trainer you sign up with |
| Consultation length | 55 minutes, initial and follow-up | Varies | Varies |
| Where you train | Inside Zero Weakness Gym, Windsor | Often a treatment room | The gym floor |
| Injury and chronic condition rehab | The core of the work | Yes | Usually outside their scope |
| Works with your other health providers | Yes, closely | Usually | Rarely |
| Lifting technique and strength | Yes, from a powerlifting background | Varies | Yes |
| Private health receipt | Yes, to claim your rebate | Usually, often claimed on the spot | Usually not |
What does an exercise physiologist do?
Exercise physiology uses prescribed exercise to prevent, manage and treat chronic health conditions, diseases and injuries. At Exfortis it starts with a structured assessment, then an individualised program of rehabilitation and strength training that is reviewed as you progress.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your initial consultation is a structured assessment, the first step to an individualised program with regular reassessment and ongoing support. Wear comfortable exercise clothes, bring any relevant medical documentation and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.
How long is a consultation?
Both the initial consultation and standard consultations run for 55 minutes. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are charged the full fee, so please give a day's notice if you need to change a booking.
How much does a consultation cost?
Prices for the initial consultation and standard consultations are listed on the online booking page, beside each appointment type. Depending on your level of private health cover, you may be able to claim a rebate.
Can I claim a rebate from my private health fund?
You may be eligible for a rebate, depending on your level of cover. There is no HICAPS machine on site, so you receive a receipt to submit to your health fund. If you are claiming through any other scheme, call or email Michael before you book.
Can exercise physiology help before or after surgery?
Yes. Leading up to surgery, Michael can prescribe exercise to help prepare your body for the procedure. After surgery, Exfortis does not provide care in the very early stages of rehab, but works closely with experienced physiotherapists to support your recovery, with the focus on returning safely to exercise and regaining strength.
Do you work with athletes and lifters?
Yes. Exfortis works with athletes on injury prevention and performance, building strength and conditioning into pre-season training. Sessions also help resolve niggles and acute injuries, improve movement and lifting technique, and explain the biomechanics and science of exercise behind it.
Where is Exfortis, and is there parking?
Exfortis is at Zero Weakness Gym, 203 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor QLD 4030, in Brisbane's inner north. Parking is available at the shopping precinct across the road or in front of the gym.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday 5am to 6:30pm, and Saturday 7am to 10am. Closed Sunday. Free appointment times are shown on the online booking calendar. If a time you need is consistently unavailable, contact Michael and he will do his best to fit you in.
Is the clinic wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, no. The clinic is not wheelchair accessible.
Is Primal Strength and Composition part of Exfortis?
Primal Strength and Composition is the sister business of Exfortis, with the same owner and phone number: strength coaching, body composition guidance and online programs, at the same Windsor gym. For clinical exercise physiology, book with Exfortis.
Contact and hours
Book, call or find us in Windsor.
- Phone, call or text
- 0431 690 124
- Where
- Zero Weakness Gym, 203 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor QLD 4030Parking at the shopping precinct across the road or in front of the gym.
| Monday to FridayToday | 5am to 6:30pm |
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| SaturdayToday | 7am to 10am |
| SundayToday | Closed |
In Windsor, in Brisbane's inner north.
Start with an initial consultation.
Choose a time on the booking calendar, or call or text Michael on 0431 690 124.