The Team

 

Meet the others

Alister Murray - Exercise Physiologist

When it comes to assessing your health and prescribing personalised exercise programs, Alister is the guy for the job. Armed with a degree in Applied/Exercise Science from the University of Queensland, Alister set up and ran a leading Exercise Physiology practice in Brisbane that provided first class service to its clients and delivered lasting results. Hungry for knowledge, Alister moved to Sydney to study medicine at the University of Sydney. Not just another trainer, Alister is an accredited exercise expert of the highest calibre and an asset to the Elevate team.

Interview with Alister Murray

Where do you come from/ where did you grow up?

Mackay, Central Queensland Coast

What were your interests growing up?

I loved being active and was heavily involved in team sports. I bored quite easily so I was always trying something new.

What got you into the health industry? 

Most of my family are engineers so we like to think quite deeply about how things work. Because I had such an active youth, I aligned with learning more about the body (an incredible machine) and how to make it function optimally.

How would you define optimal health and lifestyle/what is your philosophy?

To be happy in life we need to be engaging in a lifestyle that fits with our individual needs and core values. I believe that optimal health is a process that we engage in, through certain strategies and activities, to support our lifestyle and optimise our experience.

 What do you try to achieve with your clients/patients? 

I aim to empower my clients to make lasting changes to their health and fitness. I provide exercise prescription, health education, resources specific to individual needs and continual support to achieve optimal health performance.

 What do you specialise in/ Focus on?

I focus on the detail of health and fitness programs and assessments so my clients can keep the big picture in the front of their minds. One size does not fit all when it comes to exercise so I focus on getting to the bottom of each individuals need and devising a suitable health strategy.

What makes you different from other practitioners in your field? 

My attention to detail and approach sets me apart. I go to every effort to ensure my clients get results. My subtle approach combined with my flexible/easy going nature allows for a fantastic working relationship with each and every client.