In an Australian first, a testing facility that utilises the elite principles and practices in sports science has opened in Erina.
Usually reserved for elite athletes, iPerform Lab is bringing the latest in sports science technology to the masses, helping people to identify performance limiters, gain objective insight into high injury risk areas, receive injury support and determine the effectiveness of their current training program.
What participants will discover in this lab will likely change the game when it comes to tapping into performance potential and mitigating the risk of injury.
The concept was founded by NRL strength and conditioning coach Aaron Sculli.
Sculli currently works with the Newcastle Knights and has previously held positions at the Cronulla Sharks, Wests Tigers, NSW Waratahs, Junior Wallabies and the NSW Institute of Sports.
Prior to coaching athletes, Sculli was an elite amateur boxer, competing in 85 matches both in Australia and internationally.
With an understanding of human performance, Sculli said he wanted to make the technology and principles available to the public.
“Many Aussies are active, whether they play sports, go to the gym or are training for an event such as a fun run,” he said.
“Testing can be beneficial for so many people, whether they want to optimise their performance, or they want to stop getting injured.
“I have been working with world-class technology for over a decade and I felt it was time to bring it out to the public.
“With knowledge, people can better understand their strengths, weaknesses, imbalances, what is working and what is not.”
He is about to launch testing profiles for specific sports from golfing to surfing and more.
Currently on offer is Injury Risk Profile which includes screening for risk of common non-contact injuries, such as ACL, calf, hamstring and groin.
Strength Speed and Power Profile identifies strengths and weaknesses in relation to speed, strength and power allowing participants to target training efforts to optimise these qualities.
Sports Ready Profile is designed for the recreational athlete, gym-goer or weekend warrior, and the Athletic Profile is a combination of all testing profiles.
It’s a comprehensive performance profile that includes strength, speed and power, plus an injury risk profile.
iPerform Lab also works with teams and groups and offers injury support, personalised programs and body scans.
“I am obsessed with human performance, and I believe that optimal performance is all encompassing and not limited to one aspect only,” Sculli said.
“It is part of a holistic approach.
“Testing equipment, practices and protocols used in the Lab are second to none.
Our online programs are designed using elite principals however they are simple to follow and most importantly, are sustainable.”