Personal Training at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra

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At  Athletic Sports Massage Canberra, Ray believes that exercise and training should be more than just a routinethey should be enjoyable while building strength, improving mobility, and supporting long-term wellness. Whether you're an athlete aiming to enhance performance, recovering from injury, or simply pursuing a healthier lifestyle, Ray tailors his personal training services to meet your individual goals.

Client Testimonial:
Ray has been my massage therapist for around five years. Recently, he began helping me with exercise and self-defence, and through this, I have gained so much self-confidence, grounding, and a reduction of fear after experiencing domestic violence. Ray has been a vital part of my journey in overcoming PTSD. Name withheld due to abusive relationship.

Ray also holds multiple black belts in martial arts and teaches self-defence, combining his expertise in fitness and training. He can adapt workouts to suit your body, fitness level, and personal goals.

As a sports massage therapist experienced in chronic pain and injury, and as a personal trainer, Ray understands the risks of overtraining and lifting beyond your body’s capacity. Unlike some trainers who push clients to lift heavier weights without considering past injuries, Ray takes a careful, progressive approach. This ensures clients build strength safely, avoid frustration or setbacks, and maintain motivation.

His philosophy is simple: progress step by step. You can increase your strength safely without overdoing it. If your goal is a lean, athletic physique rather than bulked-up bodybuilding muscles, Ray will design a program to match your vision and your body’s needs.

What Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra can offer.

Ray’s training sessions goe's beyond the typical fitness approach. With his deep understanding of sports massage and musculoskeletal health, he will design training programs that focus on:

• Injury Prevention: We integrate techniques that reduce the risk of common injuries by improving joint stability, flexibility, and muscle balance.
• Sports Performance: Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, our targeted programs improve strength, speed, agility, and endurance.Post-Injury Recovery: If you're recovering from an injury, we create rehabilitative training plans that gradually rebuild strength and functionality, complemented by massage for quicker recovery.
• Overall Fitness: Ray’s sessions are also great for individuals wanting to build a stronger, more resilient body, improve posture, or simply become more active. (This all depends on you turning up for your session.) 

Why Choose Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra?

1. Holistic Approach
   Ray combines the power of personal training with the therapeutic benefits of sports massage. This means you get both the fitness training and recovery tools you need for long-lasting results.
2. Customised Training Plans
   No two bodies are the same. Ray will assess your current fitness level, discuss your goals, and design a personalised training plan that’s realistic, challenging, and focused on your needs.
3. Expert Knowledge
   Ray is an experienced and certified professional with a strong understanding of different sports, human anatomy, and musculoskeletal health. Ray understands how to train effectively without compromising your body’s integrity.
4. Functional Strength & Flexibility
   Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose weight, or enhance endurance, we focus on improving functional strength that supports your everyday movements like lifting, walking, running, and even sitting.
5. Recovery-Focused
   As part of our comprehensive approach, Ray uses sports massage to aid in muscle recovery, reduce tension, and improve flexibility. If you want Personal Training and sports massage combined. This is particularly beneficial for athletes or those who are serious about their training.

Ray's Training Services

• One-on-One Personal Training
  Ray’s individual sessions provide tailored workouts based on your goals. Whether you’re focused on strength training, weight loss, or improving endurance, these sessions are designed for maximal results.
• Small Group Personal Training
• Train with a small group (2-4 people) to stay motivated while receiving the same high-quality instruction. This is a cost-effective way to work together towards common fitness goals while enjoying the community atmosphere.
• Sports-Specific Training
  Specialised programs for athletes of all levels, from runners to footballers. Improve performance, prevent injury, and target key areas relevant to your sport.
• Post-Injury Rehabilitation & Recovery Training
  Designed for those recovering from injury, these sessions focus on rebuilding strength, restoring flexibility, and regaining functional movement patterns. We blend rehabilitative exercises with sports massage for optimal healing.

Ray's Process: From Assessment to Results

1. Initial Consultation
   Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra will begin with an in-depth consultation to assess your current fitness level, medical history, injury history, and personal goals. This allows us to design a program tailored specifically to you.
2. Goal Setting & Plan Development
   Together, Ray sets clear, achievable goals and develops a training plan that suits your fitness level, lifestyle, and time commitment.
3. Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
   Progress is monitored regularly, and your training plan is adjusted as needed to ensure continued improvement and results. We track performance, body composition, and recovery to ensure you’re on the right path.
4. Recovery & Maintenance
   Incorporating sports massage into your routine allows your muscles to recover properly, reduce soreness, and enhance flexibility. It’s the perfect complement to your training to keep you feeling your best.

What Makes Ray's Approach Unique at Athletic Sports Massage Canberra?

• Combining Training with Recovery: Most personal trainers focus solely on workouts, but we understand the importance of recovery in the training process. Our integration of sports massage ensures that your muscles remain flexible and free from tension.
• Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation: Having worked with a wide range of clients, from athletes to office workers, Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra knows how to prevent injuries and create effective recovery plans. MFR (Myofascial Release), trigger point therapy, and other techniques used in our sports massage sessions are integrated into your training program for maximum effect.
• Sustainable Results: Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra aims to create a lifestyle change, not just a temporary fix. Ray from Athletic Sports Massage Canberra programs are designed to help you maintain your progress, preventing injury and promoting long-term health.

1. Certificate 4 Allied Health Exercise Programs HLT42507. (Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy assistant units in exercise for recovery)
2. Assist with the development and maintenance of client's functional status. HLTAH408A.
3. Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes. HLTAH409A.
4. Exercises for seniors are an effective way to stay active. SISFFIT014. 
5. Assist in the rehabilitation of clients HLTAH407A.
6. Assist with client movement. HLTCSD305B.
7. Support the fitting of assistive devices HLTAH414A.
8. Manage Work Health and Safety (HLTWHS004).
9. Analyse and respond to client health information. HLTAAP003.
10. Engage with health professionals and the health system. CHCPRP005.
11. Provide services to people with disability. CHCDIS3A.
12. Maintain an environment that empowers people with disabilities. CHCDIS2A.
13. Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers. CHCCS405A.
14. Active Release Technique.
15. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) 
16. Certificate in Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury.
17. Black belt in Japanese Karate and Black belt in mixed Japanese and Chinese martial arts.
18. Diploma of Introduction to Physiotherapy.
19. Diploma in PTSD Awareness. (Post-traumatic stress disorder)   
20. Diploma in Counselling Skills.
21. Diploma in Pilates.
22. Diploma in Mindfulness Instructor. 
23. Diploma in Mediation Instructor.