Endurance physiology and he is passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential through science-driven training.
METS Performance Consulting, located in Mulgrave, Victoria, aims to bridge the gap in access to physiological testing. While traditionally these services have been reserved for the elite or wealthy, METS recognises the dedication and commitment of recreational, amateur, age-group, and sub-elite athletes and offers them the opportunity to maximise their performance through sport science testing, coaching, and consulting services.
The team at METS understands that amateur sport is more competitive than ever before, and being fit is essential to remain competitive. They use elite-level sport science data to enhance the performance of everyday individuals and help them reach their peak potential. By removing the guesswork and matching science with training, METS directly measures athletes' physiology, identifies their individualised training zones, and educates them on the specific training required to achieve their goals.
METS Performance Consulting aims to provide a range of services to cater to different needs. Whether athletes are looking for full high-performance coaching, performance testing to support their current training, or jargon-free advice, METS is the go-to place for endurance athletes in Melbourne. They offer services such as VO2 max and lactate testing, programmes and coaching, skinfold measurements, sweat testing, resting metabolic rates, gift certificates, and digital training programmes.
The philosophy at METS is to engineer training gadgets into tools for change and use data-driven science to optimise athletes' performance. Located at 16/17-21 Miles Street in Mulgrave, METS Performance Consulting operates from 6 am to 9 pm, Monday to Thursday, 6 am to 5 pm on Fridays, and weekends by request.
The director and founder of METS Performance Consulting is Luke McIlroy, who holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University. With his unique knowledge of endurance physiology, Luke specialises in helping athletes of all abilities achieve appropriate training stimuli in time-efficient and highly focused sessions. He is skilled at interpreting physiological data to determine heart rate and power/pace training zones for scientifically backed training and guaranteed performance improvements. Luke brings a wealth of experience in the sporting industry, having been involved in various sports like state-league VFL football, triathlons, criterium racing, track cycling, and distance running.
METS Performance Consulting is committed to providing athletes with the tools and knowledge they need to reach their peak potential. With a focus on science-driven training and personalised coaching, METS aims to help athletes optimise their endurance performance and achieve their goals.