Getting with our programs
We hope you’ve been enjoying our newly programmed classes and are starting to make some great progress with your training!
Here’s the logic behind our programs – and how our classes are designed to help you succeed – whilst you reach your goals safely, efficiently and effectively.
We promise you, those white cards and clipboards we’re using across the gym floor are there for great purpose.
Here’s the plan
- We now run pre-formatted programs for all our Movement Strength, Bodyweight, Conditioning, Handstand, Rings & Stallbars and Functional Mobility classes
- Programs run in 8 week intervals – with an A and B stream each week
- Classes cover all 3 planes of motion:
- side-to-side (frontal)
- forward and backward (saggital)
- rotation (transverse)
- Exercise selection ensures that all fundamental movement patterns are covered optimally:
- push and pull
- squats, lunges, hinges
- rotation
- gait
- You’ll be alternating between muscle groups and training styles to help you perform at your best
- Programs are designed by Mark, Tori, Sarah and Danny after great discussion, consideration (and debate) – and then shared across the entire coaching team – with all our MHQ Movers in mind
- Our teacher to member ratios remain small and our coaches are always watching and working with you to ensure the exercises you do are just right for you. We’ll also recommend other classes if we think you’ll benefit from them.
And there’s a Plan B
Our classes are designed like Personal Training sessions – so we offer regressions, progressions and modifications to help keep you injury free, to have you training safely if you’re injured or having an off day, and to help you progress in the gym.
If you’re advanced in your movements you’ll jump straight to the more complex, advanced options and intensities.
If you’re just starting out, our programs allow you to stay with a movement long enough to benefit from repeated exposure to get optimal results. You’ll also gain the ability to practice for the next progressions.
Covering all bases
All our classes begin with effective dynamic warm-ups to prepare you for the exercises you’ll do later with load and greater intensity.
Then – with every single class:
- Exercise selection and flow will be systematic and effective throughout every class
- Any clashes in skills across classes will be prevented through thorough planning across the board, and repetition of movements minimised
- You’ll be assured of a consistently high standard of coaching
- You’ll get an idea of what each pinnacle exercise is and how to work towards achieving it
- You’ll be accountable (both members AND coaches) as you document progressions and regressions. Let’s face it we all love a great report card
- Your motivation levels will be kept high (we hope) to keep you moving onwards and upwards
- Programs are designed to help you reach optimum strength, fitness and mobility – safely and effectively
- You’ll identify areas of weakness and strength, fine tune them, and help reduce injury risk
- Your body awareness will improve as you do our carefully selected exercises repeatedly and focus on the muscles you are working. You’ll build stability in your joints and core. You’ll just continue to improve and master our carefully and thoughtfully selected exercises building a more athletic “you”
- You’ll ramp up your metabolic function and cognition through the need to absorb cues, co-ordinate movements and perfect movement timing.
The full package
Whatever your goals are, our overall approach to your training covers all essential elements.
Our aim is to make your exercise experience super rewarding and to help your body respond well to daily physical demands whilst staying injury free – over the long term.
Of course, we want to hear more from you.
Please let us know how your find our new programs and if you have any questions, comments or suggestions we want to hear them!
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