Online consultations
I offer consultations via Zoom or Skype, and specialise in exercise for those with long-term conditions, along with physical functioning in older adults.
€50 for 30 minutes
contact me for other consultation options at your location!
Exercise testing
I provide the following services to athletes who want to improve their performance:
-V02 testing by breath-by-breath analysis
-Power and lactate measurements
because proper training intensity and duration are critical for optimizing training plans, recovery, and performance
– Specific metrics may include
- VO2max
- Anaerobic threshold
- Respiratory compensation point
- Oxygen uptake efficiency (OUES)
- Functional threshold power (FTP)
- Critical power
- Energy cost/metabolism
- Exercise economy
- Determine appropriate heart rate training zones
- Includes follow-up report and 30 minute online consultation. Tests performed at your location and/or on your own bike
For the general population:
If you want to improve health, fitness and everyday performance, I offer a Health & Fitness Check to assess your lifestyle, physical function and exercise capacity.
– Specific metrics include (to your requirements):
- Blood pressure
- Lung function (PEF,FEV1)
- Nutrition analysis
- Body composition (Harpenden callipers/bioimpedance)
- Functional/mobility screen
- Evaluation of Cardiorespiratory Fitness (a range of tests available – Wattbike Submaximal Tests, Chester Step Test, Shuttle/6min/Rockport Walk Tests)
- Hip/Back and Grip dynamometry
Plus get a customised exercise prescription based on your results
– includes follow-up report and 30 minute online consultation
Exercise for long-term conditions
I specialise in supporting clients with long-term health conditions and welcome referrals from your GP. Consultations are available in-person or online
Online coaching
Get a customised exercise plan with full support online via the Morrison Performance App. Includes one weekly skype/zoom call and unlimited messaging through the app. E-mail for your login details and free trial!
About
Rob Morrison is a certified exercise physiologist and human performance specialist. He is currently a doctoral researcher with a focus on contextualising exercise interventions for functional performance in older adults. Since 2002, he has worked with a wide range of clients covering diverse areas such as athletic performance, body re-composition, and exercise for older adults. Rob’s interests lie in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, exercise for chronic conditions, and physical functioning in older populations. His publications include:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2023.05.018
Over the past two decades, Rob has written several articles related to health & fitness with his work included in publications such as Fit-Pro magazine, strength training books, golf specific training books, and exercise science annuals.
Academic Background
Current Doctoral Researcher in Human Performance–MSc in Exercise Medicine–MSc in Gerontology & Ageing–Pg.Dip in Stem Cell Biology–BSc (Hons) in Applied Biosciences–L6 Certificate in Sports Nutrition
Professional Certifications
Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C)–Exercise is Medicine Certified (ACSM EIM)–Functional Aging Specialist (Functional Aging Institute)–Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase 4 certified–Exercise for the Older Adult Specialist EQF-L5–ACE Weight Management Specialist EQF-L5–Certified Personal Trainer EQF-L4–SCOPE Certified – World Obesity–CPR/AED certified
