Swift Movement Academy in Coorparoo, Queensland | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Swift Movement Academy

Locality: Coorparoo, Queensland

Phone: +61 435 452 371

Address: 23 Clarence St 4151 Coorparoo, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.swiftmovementacademy.com.au

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25.01.2022 Honoured to be invited on the ZAR Athletica Podcast by friend and fellow EP Svet Borojevic Any Exercise Physiologists or Sports Scientists (either students or graduated) will take away some awesome tips about Private Practice. #PeopleFirst

24.01.2022 E D U C A T E HEY BRISBANE COACH We are back with our first Monthly Lift & Learn on Friday Jan 29th! We want to help raise the industry standard by providing coaches and movement practitioners with reliable information, opportunities for mentoring and a safe place to ask questions without fear or judgement on a regular basis FOR FREE.... Giving back is something we are extremely passionate about. Whether you're still at Uni/PT School or have a Master's Degree, we are creating a space where we can all come together to learn with and from one another, make solid connections with other health pros and workout at the same time! To find out more, all you have to do is join our Swift Coaches Academy today for all the deets and we will see you there! #MOVESWIFTLY

24.01.2022 E D U C A T E CHANGING ALLIED HEALTH Why is it that all allied health (who spend years studying at uni) are the ones who have the least contact with clients in preventative medicine? . . Personal Trainers got it right and it's time that us, as allied health, change outer ways. 3-5 session referrals are barely a foot in the door and certainly not going to have any significant impact on people's lives.... . . Interested to hear more..? We chat all things why our industry is broken and how to be an epic Prac Student on the @zarathletica Expercise Podcast appearance with @svetborojevic. You can find it via my bio link now! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

24.01.2022 R E H A B EXERCISES - YOU'RE DOING THEM WRONG Rehab is so much more than just theraband rotator cuff external rotations. That may be fine for week 1, but what happens when you go back to attempting to Overhead Snatch (or any other complex movement)? . .... This is the current rehab system. 1Do 1-3 basic theraband movements. 2Become pain free because you stopped the aggravating factor of over head work. 3Reintroduce overhead work. 4Still in pain. Repeat cycle. . . We need to be progressively loading to not just be pain free but actually build mobility, stability and strength in the positions required to do the activities you love! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

23.01.2022 R E H A B NOT ALL CLINICIANS ARE CREATED EQUAL Deadlifts, Back Squats, Running.. No matter what it is, if any health pro tells you to never do any movement/activity again - find another professional. There is nothing you shouldn't be able to do. Maybe it isn't a movement you should be doing immediately or at 100% just yet but in most cases, you can and should absolutely be returning to the movements that once aggravated you. ... Fear based professionals won't last in this industry. Tag a coach who empowers others and knows what's up! #MOVESWIFTLY

23.01.2022 E D U C A T E COACHES NEED BUSINESS SKILLS Good coaches deserve to stay in the industry. There are so many people I know personally who've failed to not just survive, but THRIVE in the fitness space. It's crowded. It's more popular than ever.... It's hard work. Especially when your expertise is in coaching and NOT business! I hear you and me too. I don't have a business degree but what I do have is 6 years of industry experience working out what does and doesn't work and how to continue to build something I'm proud of. And I want that for you too. No more 5am starts and 8pm finishes every day. No more living off caffeine. No more taking on clients who sap your energy and time and want it all for free. It's time to step up and build what you want in this industry. I'm here to help guide you. If you're ready to see the difference your business can have with a coach and mentor by your side, now is your chance. I'm taking on a LIMITED The Swift Business Mentorship starts Dec 3rd. Comment "I'm keen!" below and I'll be in touch to set up a call to see if this is right for you. #MOVESWIFTLY Zenia

22.01.2022 E M P O W E R RAVING REVIEWS Swipe to read... What your customers say about you is the most important thing in the people business. Don't hear it from us, hear it from them! #MOVESWIFTLY

22.01.2022 E M P O W E R GRADUATED! We are so damn proud and excited that our one and only @jesswatzek.exphys has finally graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with a Distinction (as if we didn't already know how much of a superstar she was)! This woman embodies everything a forever learner is with more studies planned both in and out of the classroom. ... People like Jess who have a go-getter attitude, a willingness to fail fast and never stop trying are exactly the type of coaches we love working at Swift Movement with us. Jess, I am so stoked for you and what's to come in 2021 and beyond! #MOVESWIFTLY

22.01.2022 E D U C A T E BIZ MENTORING STARTS TODAY From simply asking the question of "Who would be interested in Business Mentoring by me?" just 4 weeks ago to 30+ additional hours to set everything up in the past fortnight we are finally here. 19 mentees ready to transform their fitness businesses with me in their corner. ... If you never ask and never put yourself out there, you're missing out in opportunities. Guaranteed. 2021 is going to be big for all of us and I absolutely cannot wait... which is why we are starting NOW! Fuck waiting. Do the shit that will make you better now. #MOVESWIFTLY

22.01.2022 E D U C A T E PRAC PLACEMENT COMPLETE Today marks another prac placement completed by @willsmith_exercisephys . . The saying "Nothing worth having comes easy" couldn't be more true with Will's time on placement. It definitely wasn't a cruisy placement but my intention with all students and interns isn't to make it that way. Growth comes from challenges and struggle and I'm proud of Will for stepping up to the plate these past 6 weeks and truly blossoming into what I know... will be the start of an incredible journey in our industry. . . Congrats and good luck Will! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

22.01.2022 E D U C A T E B STANCE BENEFITS What lifts do you do in a B Stance? . . B Stance is a great option when transitioning between double and single leg work. More stable with similar benefits to single leg work for muscle asymmetries. Also a great go to as cool new variation. Work on part stability, part strength as an accessory. I also do B stance with RDLs... #MOVESWIFTLY

21.01.2022 E M P O W E R THANK YOU @jesswatzek.aep and I want to take a moment to say thank you. Swift would not be what it is today without everyone's love and support this year. 2020 has been hard for a lot of people and we are incredibly grateful for all the support you gave us. It was a year of new problems and challenges that we are glad to have growth through with you. Enjoy the holidays and we will see you in 2021 for another massive year of helping you and many more through... education, rehabilitation and empowerment. Much love @hawkeanderson #MOVESWIFTLY See more

21.01.2022 E M P O W E R OWN YOUR CHOICES If you want to change but keep blaming external factors, you likely won't change. Control what you can control, work fucking hard at it and prioritise what's important to you for the long term. #MOVESWIFTLY

19.01.2022 E M P O W E R WANT A DISCOUNT Everyone loves a discount... but we are not here to discount your results or compromise on your health. Quality health care doesn't come cheap, fast or easy. Discounting our services means cheapening our quality and we are not willing to do that. It's not fair on you or on us. It's a lose lose. . . We do however invest HARD in those who choose to invest in us. To those people, we say thank you. That is what we call a win win. #MOVESWIFTLY

19.01.2022 E M P O W E R WORK ETHIC The harder you work, the luckier you get. For every milestone achieved, beneath lies years of consistent hard work, setbacks, failures, blood, sweat and tears... lots of them. . . It's hard and gruelling but so fucking rewarding. 9 months training for muscle ups specifically with another 8 years of lifting weights under my belt before that. Repetition, following programming, trial and error and error and error will one day lead to success. Altho...ugh honestly, success to me is continual striving and a constant evolution. Not a destination. If you think you've "made it" you've lost. Keep going. . . Thanks to those who coached me to get me here. Onwards and upwards @jacksonlennan @bodyweightbrisbane @barfit.redlands @balance.with.adriana See more

18.01.2022 E M P O W E R CHARITY HEROES Making exercise fun is easy when it's with this awesome bunch and I'm not even mad about the burpees and assault bike when it's for a good cause like Hydrocephalus. . . So grateful to be able to working in an environment as fun as this everyday. The team at @fit360movement have an epic community which I'm proud to be a part of. You guys are the true heroes changing lives every day. ... @jesswatzek.sc @wiltonfitness @_bowskeggs @tim.d.orchard @jamesdferguson @joshpbarron85 . . Swipe for proof that I actually can do cardio! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

18.01.2022 E D U C A T E START DOING Working with students this year in a very hands on way has been an eye opener and has reminded me of a things I wish I'd known when I was at uni... 1Practical experience beats classroom learning every time 2Failure is inevitable. Those who choose to fail often and quickly will be those who succeed 3The gym is your playground. Treat it as such.... 4Find yourself a mentor who is doing what you want to do. Learn as much as you can from them and their experiences. . . What else would you add to this list? #MOVESWIFTLY See more

18.01.2022 E M P O W E R 2020 HIGHLIGHTS What we did vs what we are going to do. Putting things in writing and for all to see is both scary and exciting but makes us accountable. I find this time of year a great opportunity to reflect and think about our growth strategies.... What would you like to see from us? How can we help you in 2021? #MOVESWIFTLY

17.01.2022 E D U C A T E HOW BFR WORKS Occlusion is designed to increase metabolic demand without having to use a high mechanical load. Confused? Let's simplify this. Metabolic demand is the demand on our metabolic system to tolerate lower load stimulus over time (e.g. Drop sets to failure).... Mechanical load is the toll that physical load being lifted has on the body. (E.g. lifting heavy shit). Both of these are 2 of the 3 methods of creating a hypertrophic stimulus (the 3rd being Muscle Damage). By using @occlusioncuff we are focusing on increasing metabolic demand, therefore our need for mechanical load decreases while still being able to achieve hypertrophy. But HOW? Basically the occlusion decreases muscle oxygenation (a requirement for contraction) and forces us to work anaerobically, recruiting more muscle fibers and stimulating growth. #MOVESWIFTLY

17.01.2022 E M P O W E R EX PHYS BIZ Such a powerful conversation between @svetborojevic and myself on the @zarathletica Podcast last week. . . If you think you got into Exercise Physiology to rid pain, you need to think bigger. Yes that is PART of what we do but it isn't the whole picture. Most people want to be more than just pain free. They want to experience life and do lots of things, without pain being a barrier. We are in the people business. We are not primarily in the busi...ness of bodies but in the business of changing the lives of the people who live in them. . . For the Full Episode head to YouTube or click the link in my bio! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

17.01.2022 E D U C A T E THE OTHER CALF RAISE 3The calf is made up of 3 muscles and the third often gets missed... You probably know of the Gastrocnemius (medial + lateral head) but the Soleus is less known. . .... Understand the muscle action before you know how to train it. Gastroc: Knee Flexion, Plantarflexion Soleus: ONLY Plantarflexion . . To take the Gastroc out of your calf raises and emphasize the Soleus as much as possible, you need to flex the knee. This bent knee variation is your go to for Soleus. #MOVESWIFTLY See more

16.01.2022 E D U C A T E GET AROUND OTHER COACHES Find someone better than you at what you want to do and go learn from them. Being in a facility where I'm the Senior Exercise Physiologist, it's extra important that I seek out my own education through both practical and theoretical knowledge. Spending time being in a teaching role with staff and interns is a great way for me to grow and develop my skills BUT it also means recognising that I need to put myself in p...ositions where I can be the student too. Super appreciative of all the time @jacksonlennan has put into my growth and development as a clinician, athlete and a person. First eccentric muscle ups felt so out of reach but the guidance from Jackson has been second to none. Check @movement4au out! #MOVESWIFTLY

16.01.2022 E M P O W E R YOU ARE IN CONTROL Your choices and NOT external factors, ultimately dictate your success. We must take ownership of our decisions. Every day is a new opportunity to make a better decision. ... Only you can lose the weight, build the strength or rehabilitate your body. We are here to facilitate your journey but we can never do it for you. It's hard work. Bloody hard work. But it's also absolutely worth it. #MOVESWIFTLY

16.01.2022 R E H A B SCANS AREN'T FIRST Scans may sound like the best first stop for rehab to "know what you're dealing with" but honestly, sometimes that results in worse outcomes. . . If your scans come back with 5 different pathological diagnoses when you only had moderate pain, there is a high chance you're going to be worried. This can manifest into kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and be damaging to those who get scans.... . . Scans can be good but they aren't recommended as the first step. Ensure you get the all clear from an allied health screening for red flags (looking for anything that would warrant a specialist referral) and then get stuck in exercise rehab first! There's a good chance you'll improve without needing scans at all! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

16.01.2022 E D U C A T E BLOG WRITER I've personally subscribed to @physionetwork for over 2 years so when they asked me to be a blog writer for them, I (obviously) jumped at the chance. Humbled to be writing alongside some incredibly successful industry leaders. First blog: Ice is a hot (or not) topic and I honestly spent WEEKS scouring the research to put together an informative and evidence based blog for you all to read.... If you're unsure of if, or when to ice, you gotta check this out. Tag a mate who should also read up on it! Link in bio #MOVESWIFTLY

15.01.2022 R E H A B ACUTE INJURY MANAGEMENT Save this post for later! RICE used to be the holy grail of injury management but the research has uncovered Rest and Ice especially are not as beneficial as we once thought... Are you following the new protocol PEACE & LOVE? #MOVESWIFTLY

13.01.2022 R E H A B PAIN DURING EXERCISE If you are working through an injury, training only in pain free movements isn't the goal. An acceptable level of pain has actually been shown to be beneficial in some circumstances (such as tendinopathoes where the load required may elicit some pain). Pain also doesn't mean you're making an injury worse! Knowing what level of pain you should be working through and when to stop is condition based but as a general rule I like to say anything... <4/10 is safe to continue exercising. Be aware that how you pull up 24-48hrs later is super important, even if your pain during training is low or none! #MOVESWIFTLY

13.01.2022 E M P O W E R MAKE GYM FUN AGAIN Often we get stuck in the monotony of training.. likely because we've been so rigid with it for far too long and instead of building mini challenges into our training we lose interest altogether. Was reminded by @nickd_rebelcoach 's Podcast with @killian.hamilton that it's important to constantly be trying new shit which helps us learn through movement and makes gym fun! . .... As soon as I notice boredom creeping in now, it reminds me to do something fun and try something new. A new skill. A different training style. Whatever movement I feel like at the time. . . P.S. Was challenged to do this by coach @jesswatzek.sc so here's proof! #MOVESWIFTLY See more

13.01.2022 E M P O W E R CHALLENGE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS Reaching the top in just 2 foot repositions is a combination of mobility, skill and a little strength. Movements that challenge us in multiple ways at once I find, are the best kinds of challenges. What challege are you currently working on? . . My next challenge: Legless rope climbs.. right @sara_leanne91 @jesswatzek.sc !? #MOVESWIFTLY

12.01.2022 R E H A B NEVER FLEX WITH DISC BULGES I used to think forward flexion was the worst possible thing you could do for disc bulges and herniations. The disc protrudes posterior so why would you want to put someone into MORE flexion load? Our bodies are smart, sometimes too smart. They remember too much and we instinctively avoid painful positions (because why would you want to reinjure the same area or make your current injury worse!?). ... The issue with this is that, post disc bugles, our bodies fear flexion and we try to stay so upright in literally every single movement from unpacking the dishwasher to picking up a pen off the floor. Then we become so stuff that we almost can't bend forward, even if we wanted to. I want to reiterate that I used to think flexion was bad too. I used to avoid it like the plague... but then I tried reintroducing forward folds into my routine abd little by little, it helped. A lot. @heather.dawn.icn.pro has had so many issues since she bulged her disc and her body has found a way to stay upright in everything she does. The stretching of the erector (spinal) muscles she gets from flexion is like no other. Her body is able to move freely again without robotic steps. I now firmly believe to rounding is not just good but necessary to not just rehab disc bulges, but allow freedom of movement in all of us. How do you use spinal flexion to help with back pain? What's your go to movement? #MOVESWIFTLY

12.01.2022 R E H A B TO PERFORM We aren't about JUST getting people out of pain. We are about getting your life back. Performing BEYOND what you could prior to your injury. If your rehab professional sends you on your way when you're pain free but can't perform... what's the point? As clichè as it sounds, we're here to change lives. Removing pain is part of the process but it is far from the destination. #MOVESWIFTLY

11.01.2022 R E H A B INJURED DOESN'T MEAN STOPPING If you stop training because of an injury and just do your "rehab exercises" you're doing it wrong. . . Training doesn't stop because injuries happen. Movement is literally medicine for our bodies so stopping that isn't just stagnating you, it's sending you BACKWARDS.... . . If you aren't working on your strength, building capacity in your injured areas as well as still training all other unaffected limbs/areas to full capacity, now is the time to change that. #MOVESWIFTLY See more

11.01.2022 E D U C A T E HAVE YOU SET PROCESS GOALS A process goal is a habit that, with consistency and effort, will likely lead you to achieving your big goals. So why don't most of us do it? Big goals are fun to set. Lose 15kg, Increase my deadlift by 20kg but they aren't quickly achieved or action oriented.... Process goals are less fun and more mundane but absolutely necessary if we are to ever achieve our big goals. E.g. If your goal is to have a strong, pain free shoulder, maybe your process goals are: Complete my prehab program 5 days a week Get 7hrs minimum sleep every night Train my upper body 3 days a week If you've jumped into 2021 Goal Setting without process goals to make sure they happen... it isn't to late! #MOVESWIFTLY

10.01.2022 R E H A B THERABANDS ARE THE WORST OPTION Why? The end of the movement is the hardest part This is also the weakest range of your muscle If you have a gym, cables will always be a better option for load... If you have a gym, actually loading with weight will always be a better option over therabands Therabands are a great option IF... You have no other alternative available That's it. Stop doing your 3x10 therabanded exercises when you could be doing loaded movements that will actually create positive change to the structures (muscles, tendons, bones) you're trying to stimulate. #MOVESWIFTLY

10.01.2022 E D U C A T E HOW TO HYPERTROPHY There are 2 main mechanisms of hypertrophy. Understand them both to be able to create a stimulus substantial enough for change. P.S. Muscular damage in the form of DOMS is argued to be a 3rd however it appears this may be more of a by-product of hypertrophy rather than the actual cause. #MOVESWIFTLY

10.01.2022 R E H A B SCALING RANGE Loading into range is a big strategy I implement with clients in pain. A lot of the times clients are fearful of certain movements and thus begins the downward spiral of limited movement which then leads to them not being able to move into those ranges comfortably or pain free. Our bodies adapt to stimulus but they will also de-adapt to a lack of stimulus. We aren't fragile. Our bodies aren't broken. We just need to give ourselves permission to move. . . I'm sure @kneesovertoesguy would agree! #MOVESWIFTLY

09.01.2022 E D U C A T E DOUBLE CHIN WITH HIP THRUSTS Why? Because extension of the neck (not chin tucking/double chinning) is an extension reflex which leads to the possibility of rest of the spine extending also. While this sounds beneficial, if the Lumbar spine in particular hyperextends, it makes it harder to extend at the hips and it is HIP EXTENSION (and not spinal extension) that fires up the glutes. . . So, get your double chin on by looking down through your legs and thrust away! #MOVESWIFTLY

09.01.2022 E D U C A T E PEC HYPERTROPHY Most people go through less than half of their available range with cable flies. This limits strength through end ranges and continues to strengthen the strongest part of the range already (mod range). . . Check this out and start maximising your range and gains today! @lousy_smarchweather ... #MOVESWIFTLY See more

09.01.2022 E M P O W E R WORRYING WHAT OTHERS THINK... When you worry less about what others think about you, you spend more time working on where you want to go. Pay attention to what you can do for your own body, health and growth. People who care aren't people whose opinions you should care about.... If your goal is to be more mobile, find times during your day when you can do that. For example, squat waiting for a coffee is a great option. #MOVESWIFTLY

09.01.2022 E D U C A T E SHOULDER EXTENSION DRILL It's no secret I love loaded mobility drills because you not only gain range faster, but will also develop strength in these positions at the same time. . . As you can see this shoulder extension drill obviously increases range with only a few reps which is why I was stoked when @jacksonlennan from @movement4au taught me this new one. ... . . Note: After assessment, we believe my shoulder extensikn may be the limiting factor to some hanging variations I've been training, hence the shoulder mobility drill. #MOVESWIFTLY See more

08.01.2022 E M P O W E R COMFORT ZONE For Coach @jesswatzek.sc who has a fear of heights, it is incredible to watch her continue to grow and develop by stepping further out of her comfort zone every week. Whether she knows it or not, Jess is already inspiring her clients by facing her fears head on (yet again). Check her out persisting this time through rock climbing. . . Fearless isn't the absence of fear. Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death.... . . The whole Sunday Climbing crew crushed it today! @sara_leanne91 @jack_bannam.pt @aliciagowans_wbffpro @jacinta_l_simons @jarminhutton #Proud #MOVESWIFTLY See more

08.01.2022 E D U C A T E BETTER SPLIT SQUAT VARIATION For years I used to coach split squats with a vertical shin as more of a "glute focused" movement but biomechanically that doesn't actually make sense. Here's why... . . The primary role of the glute in a split squat is hip extension. Maintaining a vertical shin means you get about 50% of your total depth into hip flexion and thus only works that range of the glutes.... . . Conversely, when we drive the knee forward over the toe not only do we get more quad loading through greater range and hence build more strength and size, but we also are able to increase the amount of hip flexion that occurs. This in turn means more hip extension is required to stand back up and what muscles extend the hip? The glutes! . . This means we get much more bang for your buck with quads AND glutes in a knee over toe lunge. The heel elevation helps with this range too while simultaneously adding a deep hip flexor stretch of the back leg. We call this "loaded mobility" or "strength through range" and I find it so much more beneficial for full range strength, injury prevention and function. . . What other exercises do you use that load mobility? #MOVESWIFTLY See more

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08.01.2022 R E H A B MOVING PAIN FREE While pain free shouldn't be the overarching goal, I understand that moving without pain is a common focus for a lot of you. It's hard to pick a goal beyond pain free when that's your roadblock. . . We need to remember that movement is medicine. Our bodies are designed to move, yet we pop pills and visit specialists before we really dive into our movement or lack thereof. If some movement causes you pain, that likely makes you even more anxious about moving "wrong". At @swiftmovementacademy we like to reframe that for you and guide you to move in ways that are best for your body right now, noting that those things will change and expand as your movement capacity grows. Start small and reach out if you are stuck. We are always happy to help. @jesswatzek.sc #MOVESWIFTLY

07.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING AGAIN! To say 2020 has been massive would be an understatement. Part Time role swiftly transitioning to Full Time for the right person. We are after culture over everything with a heavy emphasis on development, a willingness to learn and fail fast. ... Seek ad will be going up later this week but DM me if you are thinking of applying (or tag a mate who might be interested)! Open to applicants with Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy degrees who are looking to work in Musculoskeletal Conditions in a Private Practice gym. #MOVESWIFTLY

07.01.2022 R E H A B CONTROVERSIAL ROT CUFF STABILITY Stability is challenged most in our least inherently stable positions. While we're at it, the rotator cuff (primary shoulder stabilisers) work in EVERY shoulder exercise so your theraband/dumbbell external rotations are an entry level drill and in my opinion have such a minimal impact they're almost redundant in a training or prehab program. When working stability of the shoulder, the further from their Centre Of Mass, the more demanding the exercise. . . Grade your exposure to progressively load further from your midline to really challenge this. #MOVESWIFTLY

07.01.2022 R E H A B PAIN IS EXHAUSTING You want results fast because PAIN SUCKS. We get it. Honestly, we do. . . We also understand that to TRULY help you not just get out of pain but move freely and do everything you want to do... well that takes more than a few sessions.... . . We work with our clients for MONTHS, and invest in them HARD. We don't calculating our time in sessions or hours or weeks but in how many lives we change. It takes time to retrain new movement patterns, build a strong, resilient body and conquer the psychological barriers of pain. Time we want to spend helping you. @jesswatzek.sc #MOVESWIFTLY See more

07.01.2022 E M P O W E R HOW 2020 FELT... Business may look glamourous but it often feels like this. Continually pushing is hard, heavy and relentless but the gains both personally and professionally are worth every second. I am so grateful to have an epic team member by my side in @jesswatzek.aep who is more than I could have asked for and we are only going to grow in years to come!... I might do a review of what we've achieved in 2020 in a couple days so stay tuned. For notlw, it's time to spend some quality time with my favourite people. #MOVESWIFTLY

07.01.2022 E D U C A T E SQUAT VARIATIONS There are many reasons why someone might squat differently to you. Understanding the basics or biomechanics and functional anatomy are essential to maximise your coaching and technical abilities and in turn, get better results for your clients. If you've learnt something from this post, we'd love you to share it, tell a friend or comment below to help more coaches level up too! #MOVESWIFTLY

07.01.2022 R E H A B STOP THE EXTERNAL ROTATION DRILLS The primary FUNCTION of the rotator cuff is shoulder stability so why are we still trying to isolate and strength these muscles ACTIONS? Sure, there's probably a little crossover BUT bang for your buck if your shoulder is unstable is not a theraband external rotation drill. Try overhead positions or even closed chain variations in a shoulder plank would be better at training the true FUNCTION of our rotator cuff.... I'm not saying there isn't a time and a place for external rotations with a theraband... I'm just saying that should be reserved for VERY acute situations (like post op) and banded rotations are way too overrated. #MOVESWIFTLY

06.01.2022 E D U C A T E HANGING The more I hang, the more benefits I've found from it including... 1General shoulder health Unhappy shoulders generally don't like to hang very much. It's a great indicator of your global shoulder health.... 2Loaded shoulder flexion Arguably one of the best ways to improve shoulder flexion is to hang. If you can't hang with your arms directly overhead, you're lacking shoulder flexion. Load this while improving mobility through hang variations. 3Grip strength This is a metric used as an overall estimate of total body strength and strength has a plethora of benefits. What's your favourite hang variation? @movement4au @jacksonlennan #MOVESWIFTLY

06.01.2022 R E H A B IT TAKES TIME Firstly, it is up to YOU, the individual, to take control of your own body and put in the work to improve it. You can't be a passenger in your own journey. You need to take the wheel and take action. . . Secondly, as health professionals we are here to facilitate and empower you through education and ideally movement to achieve your goals. We have a lot of tools and resources to accelerate this process and we want to help people who want to help themselves. #MOVESWIFTLY

05.01.2022 R E H A B PAIN FREE ISN'T THE GOAL Nor is injury prevention. If your sole purpose is to not get injured, you're likely not performing either. The goal should be centred around capacity and performance. I completely understand that sometimes all you can think about is being pain free but the pain is usually preventing you from doing things you love. Doing those things and doing them well should be your goal. Pain free (or injury management) is just one part of the process. . . Living a pain free life isn't the goal. Pain makes us human and is a resource that tells us a lot of information. Use it to your advantage. Reframe your beliefs around pain. #MOVESWIFTLY

03.01.2022 E D U C A T E GYM IS OUR PLAYGROUND Movement should also always include new, foreign movements and play. Im a big advocate in that. The moment you start to hate it is the moment you're climbing an uphill battle. Move and load in ways that you enjoy, but that also push and challenge you ESPECIALLY if you are a coach. We are the front line players in the game of fitness and we need to be the ones making the first moves and trying new things. The gym is our playground.... Use it as such instead of always doing the same shit every single time. It isn't going to "ruin your gains" if you spend 5mins every day trying something new but it will almost certainly broaden your exercise library knowledge and application. . . Also... specifically pertaining to this movement: Stretching is fine for temporarily reducing the perception of muscle tightness but loaded mobility is where it's at. . . P.S. If anyone else can do this, post and tag me because this exercise is not for the faint hearted. #MOVESWIFTLY See more

03.01.2022 E D U C A T E EX PHYS LIFE Zenia: Did you flex your quad too? @svetborojevic: What? No! Zenia: Unlucky! .... . But in all seriousness, this podcast us filled with awesome info about what it takes to become a Private Practice AEP. If you're interested in pursuing any movement based career in health, or are in our industry - I'd say you'd rate this one. Give it a listen. Link to all my podcast appearances including this one with @zarathletica in the bio. #MOVESWIFTLY See more

03.01.2022 E D U C A T E YOUR GYM'S COACHES Investing in your staff and expanding their knowledge isn't just good for business, it's good for everyone. Staff, gym members and gym owners all benefit from upskilling. . . If you aren't investing in bettering your people, you should be. We only have 2 more spots available for education at this time so get in quick!! #MOVESWIFTLY

03.01.2022 E D U C A T E ICING INJURIES I've had a lot of messages from other coaches in the industry about this recently so I've decided that we will address it in this week's topic in the Swift Coaches Academy! (P.S. If you aren't yet a member link is in the bio and it's a free FB Group for all coaches and health pros to discuss topics just like this - plus we have 560+ epic coaches in there already)! . . Do you still follow the outdated acronyms RICE, RECIPE or POLICE? Have you heard of the latest from BJSM called PEACE & LOVE?? All will be discussed with the coaches in our Academy! See you in there. #MOVESWIFTLY

02.01.2022 R E H A B THORACIC ROTATION Save this post to try before your next workout! Struggling with her thoracic rotation, we've added this foam roller tall kneeling variation to @sara_leanne91 's prehab as a drill AND a self-assessment tool as it highlights her mobility differences left to right. ... Watch this space for her improvements over the next 6 months. Yep. We said months. These things take time and Sara is already quite strong and well trained so this will take time but it will also absolutely be worth it. Trusting the process and working with @sharellegrant to stage next year! #MOVESWIFTLY