Grant Sports Performance Therapy is constantly seeking ways to upskill our knowledge and improve results for our clients. With the fitness industry constantly evolving, it's essential to stay on top of the latest science and training methodologies.
Murphy Grant recently attended a DBC Fitness Level 1 Biomechanics course to learn more about the approach of integrating biomechanics into customized, data-driven training programs designed to achieve optimal human function. The course involved exploring biomechanics and how it is the basis for creating programs that help athletes achieve better performance, relieve chronic dysfunction, and move efficiently and safely.
The Importance of Biomechanics in Achieving Peak Performance
Biomechanics is the scientific field that studies the mechanics of biological systems, which includes the human body. It includes understanding postures, forces, and motions that impact various parts of the body. At Grant Sports Therapy, we aim to understand how the human body works and how different forces affect the biomechanics of movements. Our team applies research-backed insights from the clinical and human kinetics fields to tailor programs that are suitable for individual athletes.
We recently attended the DBC Level 1 Certification Course, which is designed to provide an introduction to the biomechanics of exercises commonly practiced in gyms and weight rooms. The course extended over two eight-hour classroom sessions, and concluded with a written and practical exam that earned a certification. Unlike introductory biomechanics courses that are theoretical, the DBC Level 1 certication addresses the biomedical and scientific research that supports the exercises regularly practiced in traditional fitness training.
Grant Sports Performance Therapy is invested in learning the mechanics of the general human motor programs, such as squatting, lunging, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, and gait. Through the DBC Level 1 Cerification Course we learned the kinematics and kinetics of each movement and how to avoid known mechanisms of injury to provide safe and efficient training. Through biomechanics, we can identify the specific areas of dysfunction and inefficiency in an athlete's movement mechanics. This plays a key role into Grant Sports Performance Therapy's design of custom training programs that caters to the elite athlete's specific needs and goals.
At Grant Sports Performance Therapy, we prescribe exercises specific to an athlete's anatomical range of motion, muscle imbalances, and unique movement capabilities. In additino, we monitor progress using data from wearable technologies to adjust training programs continually.
Research-Backed Fitness and Training Programs
At Grant Sports Performance Therapy we understand that biomechanics lies at the core of fitness and training programs for athletes. Understanding the mechanics of the human body and movements enables us to create tailored programs that drive optimal human function for athletes. By providing personalized training, focusing on range of motion and reducing injuries, we can provide a better platform for athletes to achieve their performance goals. So, whether you're a fitness coach or an athlete, this DBC Level 1 certification has provided us with the research-backed application of biomechanics to exercises. This training will be especially useful for athletes we work with that have chronic dysfunctions and limitations affecting performance. Get in touch with us to know more about how we employ biomechanics in our training programs and how we can help you achieve optimal athletic performance.