The Human Spirit is unstoppable, it thrives on an unquenchable curiosity to find our limit - and then push past it. When we train to reach peak form, we discover our toughest, strongest healthiest self!

A solid foundation for commencing any new exercise journey is to start with the foundations which means improving flexibility and mobility and core strength. 

During the initial consultation, a range of movement and postural assessment will be carried out to identify any areas that may have a poor range of moment; typically this will include range of movement for Hamstrings, Hip Flexors, Abductors, Adductors, Glutes, Quadriceps, Chest, back & shoulders as well as a dynamic squat test and postural observation. A basic core test will include holding the plank position to failure to identify weakness in the core, following this exercise prescription can include floor based exercises for abdominal muscles, glutes and back and progressing to more challenging core workout using the TRX, Bosu ball, Stability ball and weighted crunch exercises.

Increasing lean muscle and/or improving hypertrophy (increase in muscle size)  is important for everyone in being able to function optimally with everyday working life, strong muscles also help to protect the skeletal system. Strength conditioning can improve sports performance, it can help you to run faster, it can help hit a ball harder and inevitably it will also help you to lift heavier loads such as the bench press and leg press! 

Strength conditioning also becomes more important particularly for women who have been through the Menopause, this is due to having less Oestrogen which in turn means that the body cannot absorb vitamin D and calcium as efficiently increasing the risk of Osteoporosis. Your strength conditioning journey will commence with carrying out 1 rep max testing ( 1 Upper body push, 1 Upper body pull and 1 leg press) to be able to see what the maximum load is that you can lift, we will then work with a percentage of your 1 rep max and use a variety of Fixed and Free resistance equipment to increase lean muscle and size.

Specialised training can include a variety of specific training needs which can include Cardiac rehabilitation, Stroke rehabilitation, back injuries, Total/partial knee replacements or Total/partial Hip replacements. 

Exercise prescription for each of these specific areas will be adapted and modified accordingly to the stage of rehabilitation but also aim to progress the client forwards either by aiming to increase the range of movement, improve strength to the weakened muscles and also to improve mental wellbeing.