Train Hard, Move Well, for the Next 40 Years
Functional strength coaching for adults coming back from injury or staying ahead of age-related decline — built on real clinical expertise, not generic programming.
Online Coaching — $320/month
Self-guided, personalised programming with structured progression. Sign up instantly and start today
Premium 1:1 Coaching from $500/month
A free strategy call first, so your program and general nutrition guidance to support it, built entirely around your goals, history, and schedule, with direct, ongoing support from me.
Hi, I'm Chris
I'm an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with dual Master's degrees in Exercise Physiology, 15+ years in exercise science and strength & conditioning, and an active researcher at Southern Cross University.
My own path here started after a medical retirement left me injured, both physically and psychologically. Rebuilding my body and mindset through strength training and proper guidance is exactly why I do this work now: I know firsthand what it takes to come back from a setback and train hard again, safely.
Today I combine that clinical background with real coaching experience, including the High-Performance Sport Program at my school, to help people move well, train confidently, and stay strong for decades, not just a season.
What is Included
This option includes expert ONLINE guidance and affordability,
Initial Consultation and movement assessment valued at $300
Customised strength-based training program
Priority review of submitted movement and training videos
Ongoing exercise and program adjustments
Guidance around exercise modification, progression, and training decisions
Private support between sessions
Accountability and support
Exclusive access to training app and periodised Training Program Value $300
If you are an Exercise Physiologist or Personal Trainer
Develop a clearer understanding of how to assess movement, interpret exercise patterns, and apply practical coaching strategies to training.
This course and coaching process are designed to help you make more informed decisions around exercise selection, movement modification, progression, and load management. The focus is not on perfect movement, but on building a structured approach that supports stronger, more confident training.
Designed for coaches, health professionals, and active individuals who want practical tools they can apply in real training settings
Thrive Performance Lab was founded by Chris Cherry, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a background in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and exercise coaching.
Chris combines clinical exercise physiology with practical coaching experience to help clients make more informed decisions about movement assessment, exercise modification, and training progression. His approach focuses on translating complex ideas into clear, usable strategies that can be applied in real training settings.
The goal is to provide a structured and practical process that supports better coaching, more appropriate exercise selection, and greater confidence in training progression.
Online Course - Biomechanical Blueprint
A guided online course designed to help you assess movement, interpret key exercise patterns, and apply practical training decisions with greater clarity.
Inside the course, you will work through movement self-assessments, structured video submission steps, and practical coaching concepts that support exercise modification, progression, and technique development.
Best suited to: coaches, health professionals, and active individuals who want a clearer framework for movement assessment and training application.
Online Course - Coaching of Fundamental Movement Patterns
A comprehensive, 7-module online course designed to help exercise professionals assess movement quality, interpret technique variations, and apply practical coaching decisions with clinical clarity .
Inside the course, you will progress systematically from technical preparation and movement readiness through to the execution of all fundamental movement patterns, including loaded carries, sled work, kettlebell swings, deadlifts, bench press, and squats. You will learn how to identify observable lumbo-pelvic and spinal movement features, and apply structured coaching cues, regressions, and progressions to optimise technique and safely manage load. Learn how to coach proper technique with Chris Cherry, who has coached in gyms and clinics for 15 years. Chris's motto for coaching is "Better is Better".
Ready to Start Training Smarter?
Whether you're coming back from injury or just want to stay strong for the years ahead, there's a path built for where you're at.
