TRAINING
Every exercise is built around your individual anatomy, we believe that personal training is much more than one to one training, it’s creating and executing exercise that’s completely personal to you. We mix physics, physiology, psychology and nutrition science to build the perfect workout structure for you.
We have an unbiased, egoless approach to exercise and nutrition. Our honest, educated and experienced methods deliver rapid, tangible improvements across all health markers.
We use analytics technology to track every metric of your progress and keep you informed of how you are changing every step of the way.
Once you experience intelligent, data and science driven training your whole perception of personal training will change.
DATA DRIVEN PERSONAL TRAINING
The introduction to Exercise mechanics to the personal training industry has had the most profound impact on the quality of work being done by PTs over the last few years. Lucas has been studying, refining and educating others in exercise mechanics since 2011.
Exercise mechanics refers to the biomechanical principles and techniques involved in performing a specific exercise or movement. It encompasses the way the body moves and the forces that act on it during physical activity. Proper exercise mechanics are crucial for maximising the effectiveness of workouts, preventing injuries, and optimising overall performance.
JOINT ALIGNMENT
Ensuring that joints are properly aligned during an exercise is essential for minimizing stress on the joints and surrounding tissues. Proper joint alignment also allows for efficient force transmission and optimal muscle engagement.
POSTURE
Maintaining good posture is vital for effective exercise mechanics. Proper body alignment supports optimal muscle engagement, reduces the risk of injury, and ensures that the targeted muscles are effectively worked.
FORM AND TECHNIQUE
The proper form and technique for each exercise are fundamental to exercise mechanics. Performing exercises with the correct form ensures that the targeted muscles are worked efficiently and reduces the risk of injury.
TEMPO AND SPEED
The speed at which exercises are performed, often referred to as tempo, can influence the effectiveness of a workout. Controlling the tempo allows for better muscle engagement and can impact the energy systems used during exercise.
Overall, having a good understanding of exercise mechanics helps in designing effective workout programs, preventing injuries, and optimising the benefits of physical activity.
EXERCISE MECHANICS
KEY COMPONENTS
RANGE OF MOTION (ROM)
The range through which a joint can move is known as the range of motion. Exercise mechanics involve understanding and controlling the range of motion to target specific muscles and joints while avoiding excessive stress.
LOAD AND RESISTANCE
Understanding how to apply and control external resistance, whether it be body weight, free weights, or resistance machines, is a critical aspect of exercise mechanics. This includes choosing the appropriate load and adjusting it as needed.
BREATHING
Coordinating breathing with movement is an essential aspect of exercise mechanics. Proper breathing helps maintain stability, supports muscle engagement, and enhances overall performance.
STABILITY
Achieving and maintaining stability during exercises is crucial. This involves activating the appropriate muscles to support the body and control movement. Stability is particularly important in compound movements and exercises involving free weights.
