If you have mitochondrial disease (mito), exercise can improve your overall fitness, enhance both physical and mental health, and help you feel stronger. Whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your routine, our resources are here to guide you, offering tips and strategies for people with mito.

Explore the pages below to learn more about how exercise can work for you:

Exercise
and mito

Exercise boosts energy, improves fitness, and supports health. Learn more about exercise for people with mito.

Learn more about
exercise and mito

Types of exercise
for mito

Exercise benefits all stages of life with mito, but finding the right routine may require time and support.

Learn about types of exercise for mito

How to exercise
with mito

This resource helps you start and maintain an exercise routine with practical tips to help make exercise a habit.

Learn about how to exercise with mito

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Helpful resources

Find an accredited exercise professional

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the national professional organisation for university-trained exercise and sports science professionals. Search for a professional near you.

Managing Mito Webinar: Exercise and mito

This event focussed on exercise and mitochondrial disease (mito). It was led by Jeremey Horne, a physiotherapist. It is available to watch, listen, or read about.

Disclaimer: Resources provided by the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Limited (Mito Foundation), offers general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. It is essential to assess the suitability of the content for your individual circumstances and make decisions based on your medical condition. The information’s accuracy is subject to change, and we do not guarantee ongoing currency or availability. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Mito Foundation is not obligated to provide updated information. The copyright for this document and its content belongs to, or is licensed to, Mito Foundation, and reproduction without prior written consent is prohibited.

Author(s): Mito Foundation
Version: 2
Last reviewed: Tuesdat 19 May 2026

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