Starting somewhere new can feel intimidating. Whether you are brand new to training or simply new to Take5 Athletics, our goal is to make your first session comfortable, informative, and completely personalized to you.
Every first session is designed to help us understand your goals, evaluate how you move, and introduce you to the training system we use to help people get stronger, move better, and reach their full potential.
Here is what you can expect when you walk through the doors.
01Getting to Know You
When you arrive, we start with a short conversation and a few quick forms. You will sign a waiver, and then we will spend 10 to 15 minutes talking through:
This is one of the most important parts of the process. The more we understand about you, the better we can personalize your training from day one.
02Warm-Up & Movement Preparation
After we talk through your goals and background, we move into a structured warm-up designed to prepare your body for training. The goal is to increase blood flow, improve mobility, and activate the muscles that will be used during the session.
This step reduces injury risk and ensures your body is ready to move well before we add any load or intensity.
03Movement Evaluation
Once you are warmed up, we run through a movement evaluation. At Take5 Athletics, we use principles from the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to observe how your body moves through a set of fundamental patterns.
This helps us identify:
- Strengths in your movement
- Mobility limitations
- Stability issues
- Areas that may need extra attention or modification
The purpose is not to judge your performance. It is to understand how your body moves so we can train you safely and effectively, and so we can personalize every session that follows.
04Learning the Core Movement Patterns
Once we are comfortable moving into the workout portion, we introduce the core movement patterns that form the foundation of our entire training system. These patterns are essential for building strength, improving athletic performance, and preventing injuries.
During this part of the session, we teach you how to perform these movements correctly, explain why they matter, and show you how they will fit into your training program going forward.
The goal is not to rush through a hard workout. It is to help you learn the movements correctly and build a strong foundation.
05Shaping the Session Around Your Goals
Once we have worked through these movement patterns, we begin shaping the session around what you are trying to achieve. Whether your goal is to:
Our training system focuses on helping you improve safely and consistently over time, no matter where you are starting from.
First Sessions for Athletes
For athletes, the first session can look slightly different depending on whether they choose personal training or group training.
Personal Training
In a one-on-one session, we spend more time evaluating the athlete’s movement, strength, and coordination. The goal is to understand their current abilities and identify areas where they can improve, so we can design a training plan that helps them become stronger, faster, and more resilient in their sport.
Group Training
In group sessions, we still focus on movement quality and proper technique, but the session may move at a quicker pace so athletes can integrate into the group environment. Even in group training, we pay close attention to how each athlete moves and make adjustments when needed.
What You Will Walk Away With
Your first session at Take5 Athletics is not about pushing you to exhaustion. It is about learning how you move, understanding your goals, and introducing you to the training system that will help you improve over time.
By the end of the session, you will have:
Ready to see what structured training feels like?