Conditioning or training books retain a major portion of shelf space in most bookshops throughout the world. Everybody and their dog seem to have an expert opinion on the best method to use to achieve success. We need to ask ourselves "what is the best method of conditioning?" or in fact "is there a best method of conditioning?".
The bookshops are littered with books giving the best abdominal workout, the best weight loss program, chest and shoulder workouts, stability ball workouts, pillates workouts, the list goes on and on and on. The gym is stocked with all kinds of exercise machine, wall to wall mirrors, instructors and personal trainers all giving their advice on the best program, the best exercise. You have your cardio junkies, your body builders, your posers, your talkers, again the list goes on and on and on.
At Optimal Functional Performance we pride ourselves on our ability to pay attention to detail. We do this in all our dealings with clients and none more so than when considering the conditioning program. People have many different and personal reasons behind the decison to take to the gym or take to an active lifestyle.
It is therefore vital to have the ability to listen to the clients wishes and work with them to acheive their goals. Many trainers push their own agenda on their clients without enough thought as to why the client is here in the first place. We however pride ourselves in working with the client and give the client a share of the responsibility of making the conditioning program a success.
We base our conditioning programs and consultations on a number of very important factors,
- Anatomical and physiological requirements of the task being conditioned for. (What the body needs inside and out to enable optimal performance in the desired sport/work environment.)
- Current physiological load of the client. (How prepared for exercise stress is the body?)
- Motor control ability of the client. ( Have they the necessary skill to perform the exercise planned)
- Current imbalances present in client. ( Have they flexibility deficits or strength deficits from one side to the other)
- Have they had previous injuries that may affect muscle recruitment patterns?
- What planes of motion do they need to be conditioned in. (Most sports use three planes of motion but must training programs use only one? This is cookbook at it's best.)
- What nutritional factors need to be addressed?
- What motivational factors need to be addressed?
The amount of detail taken into consideration has a direct effect on the outcome of the program. When you need results every time you have to take the guesswork and generic approach out of the equation.
When you work with Optimal Functional Performance you get results every time, you get an attention to detail second to none, and a program of training designed with the precision of a fine craftsman. Your motivation will be matched 100% and in some cases your motivation will feed off of our motivation to succeed. We do not take on clients that we feel we can't help, it is not about selling membership to gym programs and not caring if the member ever turns up once the revenue is in, it's about establishing acheivable goals and then making them come true. It's about showing an honesty and integrety to the client in all dealings.
In the results driven world of sporting performance, don't leave it to chance. Have the mentality of a winner in everything you do. Cover all the bases in your preparation. Prepare to win. Do not prepare to lose. With Optimal Functional Performance you prepare to win.
