Consultations

What do consultations involve?

Consultations are flexible in nature, depending on the requirements of the client, but may include assessments, goal setting, guidance/advice and programme prescription. They also work hand-in-hand with exercise coaching.

Assessments: These include questionnaires, interviews and physical tests, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the client. Posture analysis provides information as to which exercises may be detrimental or beneficial to the client. Various lifestyle assessments provide information on the barriers that may be affecting the client's health and training progress e.g. sleep quality. Movement analysis and muscle balance testing provide information on which muscles may be weak and which may be overused. Nutritional analysis provides information on the dietary requirements of each individual unique client. For a highly advanced nutritional assessment, see metabolic typing.

Goal setting: Goal setting is of vital importance to each and every one of us if we want to achieve anything. However, goals must follow set criteria in order to be effective. In this process, the client devises goals with Performance Elevation, and these are monitored regularly.

Guidance/advice: Performance Elevation can provide individualised advice to the client on specific topics including effective weight loss techniques, how to train effectively, healthy eating, stress reduction, how to improve sleep, how to rehabilitate and prevent injuries, how to devise sports-specific fitness training sessions, and much more.

Programme prescription: These may involve state of the art, but simple-to-use programmes for exercise, diet and lifestyle. To see an example of a strength training programme, click here. The client is instructed on how the carry out the programme and exercises effectively.

How are the consultations carried out?

Face-to-face consultations may be performed at various venues including gyms, clients houses, or elsewhere. Consultations are also available via telephone and email. We aim to accommodate the needs of the client.

How frequently are the consultations performed?

Some clients may wish to have a just a single consultation session about a specific topic, whilst others may wish to have a series of sessions, or regular individual sessions throughout the year. The frequency of them depends upon the needs of the client.