Join us over the weekend at The Training Lab stand where we will be on hand to assess, teach and instruct.   

Top strength coach, Andy McKenzie ASCC will assess not only how you move, but crucially, how you function in every plane of movement.   Renowned sports nutritionist, Ben Coomber ISSN, will be on hand to identify what is going on inside your body using the very latest in segmental body composition technology.

Workshops and teaching on functional training will be the focus of the day, where you will increase your knowledge of what is required to achieve your ultimate fitness targets.

Functional training is a popular phrase in the industry used to describe a way of training.  Functional training is really about complimenting your everyday movement so for example, performing squats would be more effective in supporting your ability to rise from a sofa than knee extensions would.  Therefore, carrying out certain exercises each day ie push, pull, squat, lunge and carry would support movements that we need to do as part of our daily living.  The real art is blending these exercises into a training program that best suits your lifestyle or chosen sport.

• Do you want to know what you should be thinking about before performing a push up?
• Are you struggling with chin ups and want six easy steps to improve your ability?
• Would you like to perfect your kettlebell swing and stay injury free?
• Would you like to speak with a top sports nutritionist on your dietary concerns?
• How about completing your day with a great Training Lab style workout?

If you answer yes to any of the above, then make sure you drop by our stand and speak with any of the team.

Assessments on the day 

If you’re into training and like to follow a healthy diet, then part of your regime should be on-going assessment.  After all, if you are not assessing, you are guessing!  Throughout the weekend, The Training Lab stand is running individual assessments.  You will receive information that will enable you to develop and hone the future direction you take in both your training, and your diet.

Functional Movement Screening

Functional Movement Screening will allow you to learn and understand how your body is moving through the three planes of movement, which muscles are not operating as they should, where your posture lies in both static and moving positions, and thus what movements are placing excessive stress on the joints and spine due to imbalance.

From this assessment, the Team will help you to identify weaknesses and as a result, further identify areas for you to work on in your future training to create a stronger and more balanced you. 

Body Composition Analysis

Balanced body composition is crucial your overall health, fitness and appearance.  Body Composition Analysis is the perfect starting point in firstly understanding where you are physically, and then in deciding where you want to be, and crucially, the steps that you need take to achieve your objectives.

Knowing your body fat percentage, lean muscle tissue, metabolic age, hydration status, bone mass and BMI provides to base with which to measure the effectiveness of your future diet and training programs. 

Taking advantage of an assessment over the weekend will also give you discounted access to the Training Lab’s online coaching portal where you will have the opportunity to transform your body by working online on a one-to-one basis with a Training Lab coach, at a fraction of the cost of offline sessions.

The Workshops

You will leave our workshops educated on how to improve how you move, and more importantly, be able to use this information as part of your very next training sessions.

CrossCoreÒ War Machine – now this is what you call a training tool!  The CrossCoreÒ is perfect for complimenting human movement and works across all levels.  The unique pulley system will challenge your body in a whole new way, especially when you ‘pull the pin’.  Andy Mckenzie is the Head Trainer for CrossCoreÒ UK and Europe, and will be covering the basics of strap training

Squat Master Class – squats are part of the movement series, and are the single exercise, when performed correctly, will target every muscle in your body.  If you’re having trouble with any part of your squat from unloaded air squats, to a bar on your back, then this workshop is for you.
The Training Lab team is delighted to be working with Evelyn Stevenson, who is a World Drug Free Powerlifting champion, model, actress and personal trainer.  This is definitely a workshop not to be missed.

Injury Free Back – this is where you start deadlifting….. properly!  Many people avoid this lift when they have lower back problems.   If this is you, this workshop will show you how and why you should continue your deadlifing

Push and Pull – this is your way to injury free shoulders and movements that you can do anywhere, anytime.  If you are struggling with press ups or can’t even do one chin up, then the Training Lab team will show you some great body tension techniques to break through some of your fitness barriers

Walk away with 6 easy-to-remember steps that will change the way you workout in the gym, or at home, or in the park, or wherever you choose

Kettlebells - we are lucky to have in the UK one of the best guys in the in the UK.  Top kettlebell strength coach, CJ Swaby, will be running both a strength-based session using kettlebells, and an open session where you can get feedback on your technique

Training Lab Workout - we aim to finish off each day with a typical workout that we do to keep in shape.  Standby for bodyweight, war machine, sandbags, kettlebells, ropes and slam balls for a workout that will incorporate all the lessons from that day.

We look forward to welcoming you over the weekend

Andy McKenzie ASCC and Ben Coomber ISSN, The Training Lab