Speed, Power & Longevity
We improve the performance, speed and longevity of athletes by correcting their biomechanics and gait cycle. Better mechanics means faster speeds, fewer injuries, and longer careers.
Written by Louis Ellery • Last reviewed: April 2026
Our Approach
Most athletic training programs focus on copying how elite athletes train -- their exercises, their drills, their conditioning. We take a fundamentally different approach. Instead of copying what elite athletes do, we deconstruct the movement mechanics that make them elite. Then we build those mechanics into our athletes.
Every sport is built on the same foundation: the Big Four movements -- standing, walking, running, and throwing. A cricketer's bowling action is an expression of contralateral rotation during a throw. A soccer player's sprint speed is determined by their running mechanics. A rugby player's tackle power comes from how they transfer force from the ground through their body.
We create corrective exercises targeting each athlete's specific dysfunctional points, combined with myofascial release to address fascial restrictions. The result is athletes who move more efficiently, generate more force, and sustain fewer injuries -- because their bodies are working the way they were designed to.
Measured Results
James came to us looking to improve his cricket performance and reduce his injury rate. Through gait-based biomechanics training, we corrected the dysfunctions in his running and throwing mechanics that were both limiting his speed and creating injury risk. Over two years of training, James gained 4kg of lean muscle, increased his sprint speed by 4.4km/h, and most impressively -- missed zero matches due to injury across two full seasons.
+4.4
km/h Sprint
+4kg
Lean Mass
0
Missed Matches
Matt Renshaw is a professional cricketer who came to us dealing with chronic knee, hip, neck, and shoulder pain that was affecting his performance and longevity. Through Functional Patterns, we resolved his chronic pain, improved his SIJ mechanics, increased his force production, and enhanced his leg drive for batting. The result was a healthier, more resilient athlete performing at the highest level with less pain than he'd experienced in years.
Pro
Level Athlete
Pain
Resolved
Force
Increased
Lewis came to us as a soccer player dealing with persistent back pain and looking to improve his sprint speed. His back pain was limiting his training volume and affecting his confidence on the pitch. By correcting his gait mechanics and addressing the movement dysfunctions driving his back pain, we achieved both goals simultaneously. His sprint speed increased from 26km/h to 29km/h -- a gain of 3km/h -- and his back pain was completely eliminated.
+3
km/h Sprint
26→29
km/h Range
Zero
Back Pain
Aryan came to us looking to take his cricket to the next level. His sprint speed was 21.3km/h -- solid, but not enough for state selection. Through gait-based biomechanics training, we identified and corrected the specific movement dysfunctions limiting his speed and power. His sprint speed increased to 25.8km/h -- a gain of over 4km/h. This dramatic improvement in his running mechanics contributed directly to his selection for the Queensland 2nd XI squad.
+4.5
km/h Sprint
25.8
km/h Top Speed
QLD
2nd XI Selected
Brandon came to us as a cricketer dealing with shin splints, shoulder and neck pain, and scoliosis that was affecting his bowling and fielding. His pain was limiting his training and threatening his ability to compete. Through Functional Patterns, we addressed all three issues simultaneously by correcting the underlying gait and rotational mechanics. His shin splints resolved, shoulder and neck pain eliminated, sprint speed increased by 3.5km/h, and his scoliosis management improved significantly.
+3.5
km/h Sprint
Zero
Shin Splints
Pain
Eliminated
Sports We Work With
Because our approach is based on the fundamental human movements -- standing, walking, running, and throwing -- it transfers to every sport. We've worked with athletes across:
"Thanks to Louis and his training methods, I am now moving better, faster and with less pain than I ever have before."
-- Aryan Jain, Verified Google Review
Evidence-Based
Peer-reviewed research supporting this treatment approach:
Common Questions
Athletic performance is built on efficient movement. If your gait cycle wastes energy through compensations, your sport-specific skills suffer. We optimise the foundational movement patterns — walking, running, throwing — that every sport builds upon. Athletes who correct their biomechanics gain more power from less effort, reduce energy leaks, and perform at higher levels with lower injury risk.
Absolutely. We work with athletes across cricket, boxing, martial arts, running, and team sports. The approach complements sport-specific training by ensuring the body's foundation is sound. Many athletes find that correcting underlying movement dysfunctions breaks through performance plateaus they couldn't overcome with traditional strength and conditioning.
Strength without movement quality creates powerful compensations. An athlete with a strong but asymmetric squat loads their joints unevenly with every stride. Fitness doesn't protect against poor mechanics — it amplifies them. Repetitive loading through a dysfunctional pattern eventually overwhelms tissue tolerance, regardless of how strong or conditioned the athlete is.
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90 minutes to analyse your movement, identify what's limiting your performance, and create a plan for measurable improvement.