Documented Practice / 07
This page documents the operational standards and coaching methodology applied to every client engagement at the studio. These are not aspirational statements — they describe existing practice, recorded and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Goal review, training history, and scheduling discussion. 30–45 minutes.
Seven-pattern FMS-based assessment. Identifies restrictions and asymmetries.
Block-periodised plan written, typically 8–12 weeks. Delivered in writing before sessions begin.
Sessions delivered to the written plan. Each session logged and filed same day.
Performance data from the block informs the next training phase. Cycle repeats.
Every programme produced at Marvon follows a block-periodisation framework, dividing the training year into distinct phases. Each phase has a defined adaptive purpose — accumulation builds work capacity; intensification increases loading density; realisation expresses the acquired adaptation.
Written programmes include exercise selection with movement pattern categorisation (push, pull, hinge, squat, carry, rotation), target repetition ranges, rest periods, session rate of perceived exertion targets, and explicit progression criteria.
The written plan is provided to the client before the block begins. It is not a static document — deload weeks are built in at predetermined intervals, and adjustments are made at the midpoint review based on logged performance data.
No session is improvised. The plan exists in written form prior to the first session of any block.
Sets, reps, loads, and qualitative notes are recorded and filed for every session. Clients receive a copy.
A formal review is conducted at the halfway point of each block. The review may result in programme modification.
Reduced-intensity weeks are written into every block at fixed intervals. They are not added retroactively in response to fatigue.
The Marvon intake screen is based on the Functional Movement Screen framework and covers seven fundamental movement patterns. Each pattern is scored on a three-point scale. Asymmetries between the left and right side of the body are noted separately from overall range restrictions.
Programme design at Marvon is informed by published research in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and applied movement assessment. The studio does not claim to conduct research; it applies published findings within a structured professional practice.
Reference sources include peer-reviewed journals in sports science (Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance) and professional organisation guidelines (NSCA, ACSM). Nutrition guidance references the Precision Nutrition curriculum and publicly available dietary reference values.
Where the evidence on a specific question is contested or unclear, that uncertainty is communicated to clients rather than papered over with confident-sounding copy. The studio does not make performance claims that cannot be substantiated by documented client outcomes.
The studio operates within the scope of a certified fitness coaching and nutrition coaching practice. This means it designs and delivers structured training programmes, conducts movement assessments, provides applied nutrition guidance, and supports clients in building consistent active habits.
The studio does not provide specialist sports physiotherapy, occupational health consultation, or registered dietitian services. Where a client's situation calls for expertise outside this scope — for example, where a movement assessment reveals a pattern that warrants further professional review — the studio will note this clearly and recommend the individual seek the appropriate qualified professional.
Marvon is an independent fitness coaching resource focused on everyday active lifestyle practices. The content and services provided are not affiliated with any governmental, institutional, or professional professional body. We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any significant change to your dietary habits or exercise routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements or are returning to exercise following a period of inactivity.
Contact the studio to schedule an initial consultation. Bring any relevant training history notes — the more context the coach has at intake, the more precisely the programme can be written.
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