Return to Performance: 7-week Program

Working in the industry as both an exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach means I’m extremely critical and particular about where I train and who my coaches are and I could not be happier training at Core Advantage. All the coaches are extremely knowledgeable and I have complete trust in all of them. I work with Patrick and he is always addressing all my concerns when it comes to my injuries and performance and have the results to show for it thanks to their testing at the end of each training block. I commute close to an hour to Core Advantage and not once thought it was an inconvenience!

Our experience at CA has been amazing! Our son was faced with recovering from an L5 back injury due to a very high sporting load. From the outset Pat’s approach has been consultative holistic and in partnership with our extended team. Pat’s knowledge high-touch pragmatic approach and focus has been the cornerstone of our success. I also extend my gratitude and sincere thanks to Shan James Riley and of course Durham. Thanks Team!

I came to core advantage in late 2022 with a high grade slipped disk in my lower back the staff were absolutely amazing and gave me a strict program to follow in the gym After working with the coaches and the physios for several months I can confidently say they got me back to playing a high level of footy again. I couldn’t rate core advantage any higher the equipment is top notch and the staff are completely professional and are sure to get you on the right track to reach your goals

I came to core advantage in late 2022 with a high grade slipped disk in my lower back the staff were absolutely amazing and gave me a strict program to follow in the gym After working with the coaches and the physios for several months I can confidently say they got me back to playing a high level of footy again. I couldn’t rate core advantage any higher the equipment is top notch and the staff are completely professional and are sure to get you on the right track to reach your goals

Could go on for hours about how unbelievable the team at core advantage is. I am coming onto 2 years since my second acl after completing my rehab with Core I am the strongest fastest and most athletic I have ever been. I couldn’t recommend this place enough such a positive community to be apart of that I truly enjoy coming into the gym each day. After coming to Core Advantage I could never go anywhere else forever grateful for the team for helping get me to where I am now.

Really good gym. Coaches are very helpful and friendly and have helped me improve a lot.

Been at this facility for 7 years now and each year I’ve seen a major difference in improvement for the goals that I set each year. Really recommend these guys the coaches know what they are on about.

The best place for basketball strength and conditioning and physiotherapy.

Core advantage is an incredible facility and environment that offers programming and training that prepares and maximises athletic performance and function. Their coaching staff are highly skilled and make training rewarding. Physio James Jansz has been incredible in assisting with my rehabilitation and recovery from multiple sport-related injuries. James’s ability to educate structure and manage my rehab program has been exceptional. His passion and knowledge was evident and his ability to instil confidence both mentally and physically in my return to sport process was second to none getting me back to basketball feeling better than ever. I confidently recommend James to anyone looking for a highly driven Physio that delivers a professional and reliable service and will go above and beyond to support you.

Great gym good coaches good environment

Great coaches had great progress

Great coaches. Individualised programs for everyone and every sport. Have helped me significantly with my strength and conditioning this past year and I look forward to continuing my journey with them!

An amazing and supportive environment! Core have become like family to me getting me though some really low times and enabled me to achieve some of my goals already. I always look forward to walking into the gym and always feel as though i’m in a safe environment to continue to sweat and heal the bone stress in my legs! Much love to the crew always

The best investment in myself as an athlete I have ever made! As an older amateur (early 30s) I came to Core Advantage after lockdowns had finally subsided in mid 2022. I had been doing S&C.gym work on and off for a good 6-7 years and generally was struggling with managing load of training getting back into sport after a few years without it and continuing to pick up niggles/minor injuries. I wanted to have a program set for me that I could trust and stick to knowing I was doing enough in the gym and could come in get to work and leave without worrying I was doing too little. I set my goals with Pat on my first visit to be healthier more consistent with training and build my jumping load capacity as I continued to pursue better on court performance. After just over a year of consistent training all I can say is the results were far more than I expected! Im far stronger than I have ever been more confident in my body's ability to manage load and I've seen athletic improvements I wasn't expecting. Even though my goal was to increase capacity I was able to increase my vertical by 11cm back to where it was when I was in my late teens/early 20s and have two of my best volleyball seasons yet! From the consistent programming by the team at Core Advantage and consistently showing up and putting in the work I was really able to reap the rewards of the effort and that's been worth every dollar! A huge thanks to the team at Core Advantage (Pat Riley Durham and many more) for their help and effort! Every single one of the coaches and support staff are legends and happy help with technique go on a deep dive in S&C ideas or just have a chat and are always interested in how you're going outside of your sport/gym. The facility is top notch. Awesome Ironedge equipment (probably the best trap bar I've ever used) 30m track for plyos and sprints is the best thing to have in an athletic performance gym and I wish it was standard in all gyms ever! Even though I still picked up some little injuries in the volleyball season the in-house physios are EXCELLENT and had me back on court in no time and I was still confident to keep lifting and moving whereas I never would've been before coming here. Don't think twice. If you're ready to invest in your own development as an athlete the investment is more than worth it. Give Core Advantage a call!'

Consulted Jerome Lugo for a pretty severe toe injury. He professionally monitored my rehab closely and helped me return to sport safely. With a sports rehab focus Core Advantage played a massive role in my return to high level sport.

Love this place

Core Advantage is a state of the art facility with a friendly atmosphere and professional trainers who go above and beyond to help their athletes

Great trainers and staff. Has helped me improve my strength and fitness out of sight.

So supportive so good at getting me back where I need to be! Loyal client of 8 years will never leave

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Training programs and facilities are great.

Great coaches and very helpful equipment. The programs given have really helped my improvement for sport.

core advantage is great. the coaches are very knowledgeable and make the gym a fantastic environment.

Core Advanatge has been amazing for me over my journey with hip issues over the past 4 years. They have always accommodated my injury in my programming and helped me get beyond where I thought I’d ever get back to. The coaches are always friendly and help make the gym a really welcoming place for all.

Core advantage is a great place I love working with elite people to get the best out of myself Everyone at core is amazing (especially Pat!)

This place is amazing. Ive never been to a gym which has been this welcoming and comfortable. The staff are friendly knowledgeable and incredibly supportive which was critical for me and my training journey. I love this place'

My son has been at Core for a few months now rehabbing his ACL. He is a knowledgeable person and has thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with equally motivated and driven professionals. Best move we have made.

Core advantage is a great center for strength and rehabilitation with such supportive staff that encourage continuous development for their athletes

Fantastic facilities and awesome trainers. The culture at Core Advantage is elite and really does set up every athlete for success which is a real credit to the team of trainers. Highly recommend for all up and coming athletes wanting to get the most and out of themselves.

Such a fantastic facility with coaches who are super friendly and approachable! They’ve helped me work through shin splints so I can get back on court and run pain free!!

Core Advantage have taken me through my ACL rehab and have been absolutely incredible. It’s been an extremely positive experience and would highly recommend the gym and staff to anyone going through the same process.

Great gym

One of my favourite places to be! Wonderful staff amazing facilities and just the very best place to exercise!

Great training and great staff!

Core is an elite organisation with such a great culture highly recommended to anyone with athletic goals.

Legendary coaches there to help out and a beautiful community of people

If you want to achieve any athletic goals look no further! Fun and knowledgeable trainers looking out for you and working with you to achieve success! Equipment is always ahead of the game and the environment is always warm and friendly! As someone who has had to rehab multiple big injuries I couldnt recommend Durham and his team any more'

The team have been so amazing and I look forward to coming into the gym every day! You will always leave with a smile on your face and achieve goals you might not have considered achieving in the past. It’s a great safe learning environment with very approachable coaches and I will always be grateful for being a core member :)

Where to start…Durham Pat and the team at Core Advantage have been fantastic in their support of my girls who have both had significant sporting injuries requiring orthopaedic interventions. The team are highly skilled and invested in the development of their athletes. The environment is so welcoming and one in which a super sense of community is fostered. My girls have been part of the Core Advatage program for the past four years- benefiting from their tailored strength and conditioning program in addition to tailored prehab and rehab programs. There is care for the whole person with programs tailored and milestones celebrated. Thanks CA Team!

Great People and Great Facilities!

Core advantage has completely changed the way I feel about walking into a gym.After a long journey of a love hate relationship with my body and exercise core has been a comforting transition that’s helping beyond words. The journey isn’t over but they’re there every step of the way

Absolutely love training at core such a good environment with likeminded athletes wanting to improve and excellent coaches willing to help at all times

Awesome gym! Awesome people/coaches! Great culture and training environment for all training levels

The Core Advantage team are incredible and super friendly! They create training programs based on each individual’s needs and goals. I’ve become so much more educated on my movement and training thanks to them.

Absolutely amazing trainers that make it their goal to make sure you are lifting in a safe environment. Some of the best programs that have helped me reach the goals I set for myself. Been going here for more than 4 years and been happy since the day I walked in.

I came to Core Advantage with a history of lower back problems spanning years this stopped me from performing in my sport at a high level and saw me spend a lot of time on the sidelines after an off-season with Pat I found consistency and confidence in my body and was able to take my game to the next level I couldn’t recommend this place enough for any athlete at any level my only regret is I wish I found it sooner.

A home away from home. The support environment and community here is invaluable alone. The rehab and development side is incredible too working through a hip labral tear increasing strength and changing biomechanics to promote better movement overall. Forever and always grateful for the team here

Great facility with professional trainers. Ideal strength agility and mobility training centre for basketball players.

Great set up. Amazing staff

I’d like to give a review of 5 stars as the professional physical guidance work and care provided to my son has been a game changer with his Oshgood Schlatter. Previous physio’ and advise did not have any great success Core Advantage was amazing. However they have continued to take money from our bank long after my son’s treatment Hopefully I’ll be changing this review with a reimbursement of the money! And we can trustfully return to them should our son have a further fitness issues. They returned the money and were really great.

Great places to work out. Been there since June and the results are amazing thanks to the team at core advantage

These guys rock! Durham runs one of the slickest businesses I know. He is the very definition of industry leader and hires only the best and brightest in the industry. The positive energy and enthusiasm to see athletes meet and exceed their goals is just brilliant. 5 years ago Durham was working with my now 203cm basketballer son Jack on his strength resilience and vertical leap. He went from not dunking to easily dunking 2 months after starting the program at 16. Now Charlie is 15 and has been working with Durham for just a few months. Significant increase in speed and take-off has seen Charlie set the 15m sprint benchmark out of 300 student athletes. Not bad for a 197cm big guy! If you want to take your sport ALL the way to the top - this is the place to make it happen. Everyone needs speed strength resilience endurance and balance. This is where you get THE best tailored programs in Melbourne. And no - Im not getting paid to rave about it. Just a hugely impressed customer!'

Been training there for over 3 months now and the results have been pretty significant! The strength and explosiveness Ive been working on in my program has really translated well into my sport (karate) and I couldn't be happier with the progress. Everyone apart of Core Advatnage is friendly and helpful which makes training there a pleasure. Definitely recommend for elite athletes in any sport.'

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