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The Secret to Getting Faster, Stronger, and Staying Injury-Free? Testing

The Secret to Getting Faster, Stronger, and Staying Injury-Free? Testing 

July 11, 20252 min read

When you walk through the doors at Athlete’s Edge, we’re not just putting you through random drills or workouts. We’re here to figure out exactly how you move so we can help you train smarter, stay injury-free, and become a stronger, faster, more complete athlete.

Here’s what happens when you come in for testing.

Why Testing Matters

Every athlete is different. Some are springy and light on their feet. Others are powerful and grounded. Knowing your natural movement style helps us personalise your program so you get results faster and stay healthier.

So…
👉 Do you bounce through movement?
👉 Or muscle through it?

What We Test

Your testing session includes a full body check-up using the latest tech and expert eyes. We look at:

  • Mobility – how well your joints move

  • Strength and Stability – Especially around the hips, knees, and core

  • Drop jump – testing how reactive and explosive you are

  • Calf raise & ankles – building lower-leg strength and reducing injury risk

  • Countermovement jump (CMJ) – looking at power, timing, and balance

  • Hip thrusts & bench press – assessing raw strength

This gives us a full picture of your movement pattern, strength, weaknesses, and injury risk.

How We Use the Data

Once we’ve tested your body and movement style, we don’t just hand you a report, we build a plan.

Your program is designed around:
✅ Your current level
✅ Your movement style (elastic or muscle-dominant)
✅ Your sport and performance goals

No cookie-cutter sessions here. It’s all about what you need.

Train the Way You Move

If you’re elastic, we’ll help you stay reactive and springy, but also build strength and control.
If you’re muscle-dominant, we’ll boost your power and add in speed and rhythm to round you out.

Every program we write is backed by science, customised to the athlete in front of us, and built to support long-term performance.

Final Word

Testing isn’t about passing or failing, it’s about understanding how you move, so you can become the best version of yourself.

🎯 Whether you’re chasing a faster sprint time, looking to jump higher, or staying strong through a full season, it all starts with the right testing.

Train smart. Train true.
Only at Athlete’s Edge.

Want to book your athlete testing session?
👉 Visit athletesedgealbury.com.au or book a free discovery call with us here

Tim Madden

Athlete Performance Coach, Athlete's Edge Albury

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