Understanding Exercise Mechanics
Tom Purvis coined the term ‘Exercise Mechanics’ in the 1980s, describing it as a division of biomechanics.
Exercise mechanics is an application of engineering and physics concepts to understand, implement, and deliver exercise.
The study of exercise mechanics includes understanding:
- Anatomy & structure of the individual
- Joint & muscle function through motion
- Effects of forces on the individual
- The influence of intention
- Goal-specific mechanisms
These concepts apply to human performance along the Functional Continuum™, from rehab to general fitness to sports-specific athletic performance.
It’s graduating from generic, traditional, predetermined choreography – to a client-centred approach to exercise design and delivery.