I've recently just finished the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) course created my internationally recognised Physiotherapist, Gray Cook.

It was a fantastic course and I came away with some great ideas on training philosophy and some other concepts that refreshed my memory on the fundamentals of exercise which I was originally taught. The FMS is a great tool for me as a trainer to assess a client's capabilities with fundamental movements and exercises.

The assessment provides a great baseline as to where to start if you're new to exercise or haven't exercised for a length of time or if you've just recovered from an injury. It's also brilliant for exposing an athlete’s stiff points from over-training and strain on the body and assists in returning the body back to a normal state after strenuous competition.

The body is very clever and will change shape and adapt to exercises that it's given even if those exercises aren't the safest or the most effective however, if you train long enough with poor movement quality and posture, or with exercises which are wrong for your body-type or current fitness level, eventually something is going to give out. The Movement assessment allows me to determine which exercises are best and safest for you individually and your current fitness level. Then I can design an effective program tailored specifically to you so that you can enjoy as much longevity out of your body and with as minimal injuries and set backs as possible.

So book in today for your FMS and I can point you in the right direction as to what style of training and exercises are best for you and to help you maximise your sessions in the gym so that you can get in, get out and enjoy life at your full fitness potential.