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Melbourne Athletic

Locality: Werribee, Victoria

Phone: +61 431 791 680

Address: Gate 4, Building 7, 235 Hoppers lane 3030 Werribee, VIC, Australia

Website: http://melbourneathletic.com

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25.01.2022 For those with limited-to-no equipment at home; heres how weve been using around the house items to load up exercises. Let us know what youve been using to load up your lifts!

25.01.2022 Protein, Recovery & Sports Performance Were stoked to announce weve teamed up with the guys at Musashi Performance to give our Athletes the extra edge with their Performance and Nutrition. Listen to @melbourneathletic performance dietitian Laura chat about the importance of protein and how it can be beneficial for you as ATHLETES!... If youre an athlete or just interested in improving your performance and recovery with supplements, get in touch with us to get 30% OFF all Musashi products.

24.01.2022 Are you an Athlete and missing out on participating in your chosen sport this year? . Get on board with our 5-week home programs that will cater to all of your Strength & Conditioning needs! . It will allow you to:... . Return to your sport with maximum strength & speed . Get a head start on all of your team mates and opponents . Gain knowledge and tips from our professional S&C coaches . If you want to give yourself the best chance of succeeding when the season kicks off then get in touch with us today! See more

24.01.2022 The team down @ylmsportscience have done an outstanding job putting together this little info graph. With local sport leagues slowly starting to train again it is super important to remember to gradually build up load though intensity and volume. . As strength & conditioning coaches we have to ensure that our athletes still get exposed to adequate amounts of speed, strength and power training. Specific training will follow but should be introduced a couple of weeks after training has resumed and slowly built up in time for the first game back.

23.01.2022 Great to see Richmond VFLW/AFLW athlete @sophieedamon with elite form in Week 2 of her 5-Week Online Program with us. . Fun Fact: weve never met Sophie in person and met for the first time over a Skype consult.. But we had a genuine chat about her set up, her experiences in sport, past/current injuries and everything else in between to get to know eachother as best we could. Weve been touching base every few days, providing feedback and making slight changes as we go. . Thi...s new change to online isnt easy and were adapting everyday, but when you work with girls like Sophie who apply themselves and are striving to get better, that makes it worthwhile. . Keep killing it Soph! See more

22.01.2022 Our Youth Development Program is here! This is a program that no other gyms offer anywhere in the local community. With a focus on increasing junior athletes' physical abilities to help them increase their sporting performance on the weekends! A program guided by coaches who work with professional youth athletes across multiple sports and are accredited with university Master’s degrees and not just a PT Certificate!

22.01.2022 Stay involved this ISO . Have a listen to our Head of Rehab @michaelculliver discuss how we @melbourneathletic can still help you increase your performance and stay healthy both physically and mentally during this second isolation period! . If youre interested in our Online Zoom sessions or a program then get in touch with us today!

21.01.2022 NEW CLIENT . Wed like to welcome @angusvander aboard. Angus is an up and coming Cyclist who has previously raced at Nationals and States, and comes to us as he looks develop his Strength and Power. . Angus aims to perform well at the U23 Road Nationals this year and is super committed to the cause. Hes currently completing his first Block of Programming and is off to a flyer.... . Another one to watch this year! See more

21.01.2022 This little functional warm up routine is great to get all of the major muscle groups firing before lifting weights. . These include: . Banded Bridges... . Deep squat holds . Inch Worms . Lateral Lunges w/rotation . All of the above plus the others shown in the video not only switch the muscles being targeted on but also allowing for similar movement patterns to be achieved during the warm up before weight is being included See more

21.01.2022 Have been loving B-Stance variations over the last couple of months as Ive been looking for movements that can be loaded heavily uni-laterally without comprising technique. . Weve included B-Stance movements (RDL in video) for Richmond VFL athlete @sophieedamon as she moves into her second training block with us. Soph has a strong base after a history of Strength Training, so this is a great Strength progression for her without the stability/balance demands of a completely SL RDL/Arabesque. . #sportsperformance #vflw #aflw #strengthtraining #strengthconditioning

20.01.2022 Coaches PD Session Last week our team @melbourneathletic were lucky enough to have @mtaylor_sportscience from athleteperformance_ed speak to us about Running for Performance, Rehab and Life. Have a look at few snippets of what was discussed and spoken about throughout the session! Although our coaches havent been able to take sessions throughout this lockdown, we have maintained a strong focus on continuing and progressing our coaches education of Strength & Conditioning philosophies!

19.01.2022 A first year player making an impact . Its no surprise to some to see Matt Rowell tearing up and dominating in his first few games as an AFL player. The Oakleigh and Vic Metro representative is no stranger to the spotlight going #1 in last years draft. . Being apart of these sides Matt would have been exposed to Strength & Conditioning for multiple years. Increased strength, speed, power all can be seen to correlate in his present day game of powerful running and breaki...ng tackles constantly. . Matt is a prime example into why S&C is important in preparing a youth athlete to take the next step in their profession See more

19.01.2022 Heres a quick tutorial on how our Online Programs work . Easy to access and follow through the Google Sheets app Include videos/coaching cues Are structured & periodised to get optimal adaptations (eg. increasing volume, including deload weeks)... Allows coaches to track your weights & loads for progress Allows us to identify off-weeks and tweak things if necessary . We also use the Train with Push Portal, but excel allows us to tailor it completely the way wed like with info/cues for our athletes and elaborate on Conditioning sessions. . Its all there for you and is easy to use, which takes away a lot of excuses! Get amongst it See more

19.01.2022 12-Months of fine tuning and weve ended up Top-5 in the Nation for the 20m Sprint. Rewind the clock to this time last year and Mick was sitting around the 3sec mark for his 20m. It may not sound like much but shaving .10s is huge. To pair with this he also shaved 16sec off his 2km TT this year. . Weve been working together for almost 4-years now, and the first time I saw Mick he had stress fractures in his back as a promising 14 year old about to get into the TAC/NAB progra...m. This Pre-Season I put the ball in his court with his Strength Training and we focussed more on Explosiveness and Acceleration Mechanics in our supervised sessions, and now here we are. . Massive hats off to @micklewis, youve really stepped things up the last 12-months and are now reaping the rewards. Fingers crossed we get some footy for you this year and can see it translate on-field! See more

18.01.2022 The team down @scienceforsport have done an amazing job putting together this little info piece! Our coaches work with a number of youth athletes down @melbourneathletic with the aim of improving their performance and reducing injury risk. . Our coaches utilise a range of the above exercises as progressions which lead up to key Olympic lifts. Each exercise allows us to properly develop our youth athletes to ensure they are physically capable to perform the lifts correctly and safely!

18.01.2022 A delayed welcome for young gun @jimmy._anthony. James has an impressive Road Cycling CV at 16 which involves being a National Medalist, State Champion and Victorian Representative. . Weve been working closely with James in conjunction with his Master Physio @samlesliept, giving James the perfect all-round support team for his Physical Preparation. . Were aiming at getting James primed for Nationals in 2021. Watch out!

17.01.2022 Whats your 5km PB looking like during ISO? Insane time from @jessicaahull over the weekend, making a new Aussie Record 14m 43.8s. Thats sub 3min ks . Elite operating. Congrats Jess!

17.01.2022 Quick snapshot of our check in with our gun Rugby boys yesterday. Manuel is in the Melbourne Storm un16s squad and is fit and firing after a foot injury. Dave who isnt pictured is developing a solid strength foundation as we focus on movement competency at 14 years of age. . They boys have mowed through their first 5-Week Block and are hitting PBs in ISO! . Great intent from Manuel here with some big load on his squat. Can you believe he is only 16...... . Great work from the Tuariki brothers Naomi Makara Tuariki See more

17.01.2022 WE ARE BACK! . Head over to our Insta story to check our our facilities . Want to train like an athlete, get in touch with us!

16.01.2022 Although it’s been a long couple of weeks not being able to train our athletes and clients face to face in a gym, our team has been doing a fair bit behind the scenes to plan for a big next 6 months . Yesterday our team got together to run through a PD session brainstorming and analysing some recovery protocols we can implement as coaches. . We are looking forward to putting together a few strategies for our athletes to use when they arrive for their first session back hopefully next week

16.01.2022 Snapshot of our session with Cyclist @jimmy._anthony earlier this week. After building a solid bi-lateral foundation, were beginning to move into more uni-lateral work as its more specific to the single-leg nature of power production in cycling. . James and I are both liking the Delayed Step-Up as it teaches him to break-through tension, like hed experience on the bike with his standing starts. . Neural) Staggered Stance ISO Pull - Jump... A1) Staggered Stance Box Squat A2) Single Arm Chest Press B1) Staggered Stance Hip Thrust B2) Delayed Step Up C1) Bulgarian ISO Hold C2) Hamstring ISO Changes . #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioningcoach #rehabilitation #sportsrehabilitation #sportsperformance #cycling #youthstrengthandconditioning See more

16.01.2022 Great to gain an insight into Strength & Conditioning at the elite level, with the Phoenix Suns going to work in their ISO training camp . Often S&C takes a back seat throughout the season but it is awesome to see the Suns putting in the work and reaping the rewards . Lots of basics being performed here too, which should be a staple in programs at all levels. Theyre also 8-0 after this mornings W! ... . Dont stop working! See more

15.01.2022 4-Week Progress . These pictures are 4 weeks apart with our AFLW/VFLW athlete @sophieedamon. On the left we have a neutral spine, but a quad-dominant movement due to her starting position (squatting, positive shin angle). This is still a safe position, but as Sophie has front squats in her program as well without correction there would be a heavy emphasis on anterior loading (quads) and a neglect of posterior loading (glute/ham). This could lead to a potential strength i...mbalance and place Sophie at a higher risk of injury when returning to sport. . On the right we have higher hips (lengthened hamstrings), the shins are more vertical and torso more horizontal torso allows for cleaner Hip Extension and maximising the glutes/hammies. . Weve loved working with Sophie so far and shes been super committed to her 5-Week Block. Keep kicking goals Soph! See more

15.01.2022 Want to be the best athlete on your team next year? . Come in and be apart of something special in 2021 by training with professionals who specialise in helping athletes reach their potential. A massive thank you to all athletes we have helped along the way during 2020 we wouldn’t be in position we are without you guys training so hard every session . Can’t wait to help all our athletes smash their 2021 seasons! Let goooooooo

14.01.2022 The importance of basics . The infograph above highlights the importance of developing technique through the correct increase to intensity and volume! . Irrespective of age, well coached progressive strength training adhering strictly to correct technique can then be periodised with a long term athletic development program. ... . Down @melbourneathletic we follow a similar philosophy with our youth athletes. We emphasise the importance of learning all movements without load and then slowly add load to progress intensity and volume. . Our youth athletes can take part in both 1 on 1 performance sessions and / or an online program focusing on their development of strength & Conditioning. See more

14.01.2022 How are you spending your extra time in ISO? . Just on the couch or not doing much? . How about getting those arms pumping for not only a great feeling physically but also mentally. Everybody loves the cheeky bicep curl set at the end of a workout so why stop this during ISO?... . Something as simple as curls starts to stimulate your body; stimulating your brain with those feel good endorphins. . Its not the be all and end all when getting in your hour of exercise but its something to change your routine up from day to day! See more

14.01.2022 ACL Injury and Female Athletes . The start of the AFLW season has been yet again hindered by the high amount of ACL injuries. . Here are a few facts:... Female footballers are 4-6x more likely to rupture their ACL than male athletes ACL injuries are long-term; requiring 9+ months of rehabilitation post-surgery before being able to return to sport . Why are women more likely? Typically lower hamstring: quad ratio (hamstring protects ACL from shear forces) Higher centre of mass during cutting (change of direction), places more pressure on inside of the knee Greater knee valgus during landing (more pressure on ACL ligament) . How to prevent ACL injuries? Injury Prevention programming through proper physical preparation Improving Jump and Land mechanics / technique Improving glute / hamstring strength Improving cutting mechanics . Don’t be left behind on the rehab list this season, get in touch with us to ensure you’re giving yourself the best chance to succeed. . Athlete or not. Train like One, with Us! See more

12.01.2022 Melbourne Athletic specialise working with both junior and senior athletes to help them achieve sporting success through strength & conditioning training. Our AFL Testing Combine is open to all those aged 13 years and older. This testing day is not only exclusive to those playing AFL, but accommodates for all field based sports. If you're wanting to test your athletic attributes the way the professionals do then book in now!

12.01.2022 Plant Based Diet and Relation to Increased Performance . Our performance dietician Laura tackled the controversial theory and questions behind how a plant based diet may impact an athlete. A really interesting topic with many key points highlighted by Laura throughout. If you want to listen to the full chat then click the YouTube link below! . https://youtu.be/Ihdo-UjmIlw... . If you would like some guidance or advice regarding anything diet / nutrition based then get in touch with Laura via email [email protected] See more

10.01.2022 Always love when this pops up in the feed. Giannis has turned himself into an absolute beast! Keep working

09.01.2022 Catching up with our coaches . Have a listen to one of our head coaches @j_sanseviero talk about how he is getting through this second ISO phase and how @melbourneathletic can keep you involved and invested in your training. . If youre interested in our Zoom Online sessions or a program then get in touch with us today!

09.01.2022 Hitting goals through Isolation . This is our State Rugby player Manuel squatting in early May. Since this day he has completed a few strength blocks with trainer @michaelculliver . As a result for his hard work he has now got his 1RM from 140kg to 160kg. Now transitioning into a lower intensity block of joint stability/health (ankle/hip/shoulder) and keeping the main lifts lighter with more range

08.01.2022 Great to have another State Representative jump on board. @petermougos got in contact with us as he looks to Return to Play from an ACL injury at the 13-month Post-Op mark. . Ultimate Frisbee is quite a rapid, high intensity sport by nature which requires a lot of changing direction, jumping & landing; all of which are quite high risk movements under fatigue. . Were implementing a tailored RTP program which includes elements from the ACL Melbourne Rehabilitation Guide, with ...a few additional tests weve included over the years. . Welcome aboard Peter! See more

07.01.2022 Nothing but net! Our young gun Logan shooting some hoops in his back yard while maintaining his S&C training with us a couple of nights a week. Its super important to keep practicing the skill components to your sport even if it is a little compromised during the isolation period. . Awesome work Logan keep it up!

07.01.2022 Its awesome to see our man Thomas working hard through this isolation period. He is pumping through his 5 home gym sessions a week with an extra 2 running sessions to ensure his aerobic capacity doesnt drop off! What is even better he is still finding time to get in a bit of skills practice with the footy to make sure he will be fit, firing and ready to go come the first round of the season! Keep up the good work legend!

07.01.2022 Happy to say were back in Business (in a limited capacity). Well start running some 1 on 1 & Small Group Sessions starting Monday the 18th, if youre keen to jump back into training please contact your coach for more details! . Lets go. . Melbourne Athletic Team

06.01.2022 Importance of sleep . Creating a good routine can be challenging for most athletes especially for youth athletes. One of the biggest reasons is due to the endless amount of distractions such as school work, TV, Playstation . Something that can be thought of as so simple by our youth athletes can actually have a huge impact on their performance levels. An easy way of ensuring you are sleeping well is by following the above checklist!... . Credit to @ylmsportscience for putting this awesome info piece together See more

06.01.2022 Happy to say were back in Business (in a limited capacity). Well start running some 1 on 1 & Small Group Sessions starting Monday the 18th, if youre keen to jump back into training please contact your coach for more details! . Lets Go. .... Melbourne Athletic Team See more

05.01.2022 How can you reduce risk of injuries in sport? Prehab! This is an important aspect that all athletes should be completing. Prehab is a preventative measure to reduce the risk of injuries for athletes. For many teams prehab is completed before training and games. Here we have Josh and Georgia walking us through some Prehab exercises. What do you do for your prehab?

04.01.2022 Work on your sprint mechanics from home! . Our youth athlete @1oganmorris is demonstrating a favourite of ours down @melbourneathletic . The wall knee drive drill helps our athletes improve: . Knee drive to create force in the vertical plane... . Force contact to ground from first step . Mastering starting stance to create greater forward lean . This is a super easy exercise for all of our athletes to complete at home. Want that extra edge when your season starts back up? DM us to discover our program offers for all athletes! . Athlete or not. Train like One, with Us! See more

02.01.2022 Home Strength Programming Tailored for you! . Get in touch with us to enquire about getting yours today!

02.01.2022 Psychological changes that can help increase your golf game . With Golf being one of the only sports able to be played in Melbourne right now we thought this would be of some interest! Forcing something that should flow naturally can be a frustrating feeling when playing Golf. . The above info graph provides insight into what an individual can change and adapt themselves through a round of golf and what should naturally flow without them trying. If the above states are lined up with their corresponding characteristics then a perfect game may possibly follow!

02.01.2022 The Last Dance documentary provided us insight into just how determined at being the best Michael Jordan was. The countless number of hours before practice he would complete with team mates lifting weights, bettering himself to ensure he have himself the best opportunity to succeed on the court. . Michael was athletically gifted but it was all of the extra one percenters that allowed him to continue his career and played every game in the season when he retired at the age of 40. . Now more than ever, find what drives you to achieve your goals and let success follow you!

01.01.2022 Were all so bloody ready for this. Mases preparation over the last 6-8 months has been elite, has hardly missed a session and if so he always makes it up. The ideal client and deserves all the success coming to him and his team. Lets gooooo!

01.01.2022 Supplements chat with our performance dietitian Laura . Laura is here for all of our clients nutritional needs no matter what your performance needs are! We provide our clients the opportunity to discuss and explore a different avenue to achieve their goals by having access to a performance dietician in Laura. . If you are interested in watching the full discussion then click on the below link. Hope you enjoy!... . https://youtu.be/PZd2N7iZL5g See more