Flex and Release

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Heetal Varsani

Helping Athletes, Workers + Professionals Boost Performance
Working with South Belgrave Football Netball Club Dandenong Stingrays Football club Hawthorn Football Club SKLPS Victoria Inc Dandenong Cricket Club.

11/05/2026

From crutches to chasing footy again — this is what a real return-to-play process looks like.

Rehab isn’t just “rest until it feels better.” A proper return-to-play program includes:�• rebuilding ankle, calf and foot strength�• restoring mobility and stability�• improving balance and single-leg control�• landing and deceleration mechanics�• acceleration, change of direction & repeat sprint efforts�• conditioning for contact, fatigue and unpredictable game situations

Why it matters�Footy places huge demands on the ankles with constant cutting, jumping, tackling and rapid changes of direction. Rehab helps athletes not only recover from injury, but improve movement efficiency, rebuild confidence and reduce the risk of re-injury when returning to competition.

Big credit to for trusting the process and putting in the work behind the scenes

18/04/2026

Watch his reaction when I find the knots

I see: fixing dysfunction & reducing muscle tension
But the floor hears: a grown man losing the will to live 💀

Demo client

24/03/2026

Box squats vs. back squats—train smarter with the season

In-season, box squats help maintain strength while reducing fatigue. Sitting back onto a box limits excessive muscle stretch and removes much of the stretch reflex, meaning less stored elastic energy and lower muscle damage. This keeps joints and soft tissue fresher while still training force production from a dead stop—ideal when recovery is limited.

Off-season, back squats take the lead. The deeper, continuous movement increases muscle stretch under load, enhancing the stretch-shortening cycle. This creates more mechanical tension and muscle damage, both key drivers of hypertrophy and long-term strength gains.

Simple approach:
In-season = box squats for controlled loading, less muscle stretch, and better recovery
Off-season = back squats for greater muscle stretch, more stimulus, and maximal strength + growth

Dm “squat” for more info

15/02/2026

Valentine’s Day plan: training Legs 🥶

21/01/2026

Same movement, different purpose.
Pick your priority.

Agility | Stability | Power | Coordination | Strength | Speed

Whether you’re an athlete or just someone who wants to climb stairs without wincing, carry groceries without wobbling, or run around with your kids.. this is for you.

• Strength = how much force you can produce.
• Stability = your ability to control that force without losing balance.
• Coordination = your body’s ability to move different parts together smoothly and efficiently.
• Agility = being able to change direction quickly and efficiently.
• Power = turning strength into explosiveness.
• Speed = covering ground or completing a
movement in the shortest time.

15/01/2026

“I didn’t realise I was sore there until you got to it.”

A phrase I hear daily.
Because sports massage isn’t just treating symptoms — it’s addressing the underlying tension affecting how you move, train, and recover.


Client: .vekariya

12/01/2026

Train for Your Position, Not Just the Program

In AFL, a ruck doesn’t train like a small forward, and a midfielder shouldn’t train like a key back.

Your position determines how you run, how you collide, how you accelerate, and how you recover, so your training should reflect that.

When training is position-specific, you build the exact strengths you need:
• Speed and repeat efforts for mids
• Power and jump capacity for rucks
• Strength, agility, and change of direction for backs and forwards
• Injury resilience where your body takes the most load

That’s how you stay explosive late in games, reduce soft-tissue injuries, and actually perform when it counts — not just look fit.

Train with purpose. Train for performance.
Dm “Position” to get more info

02/01/2026

Built Quietly | Ready Early

Preseason sets the standard- Strength, speed and resilience done right, not winging it.
No panic, no shortcuts! Just preparation that carries into the season.

Limited Spots available. DM PREP to start now!

Photos from Flex and Release's post 30/12/2025

Start 2026 Smarter!

When training alone, It can be easy to feel stuck, unsure if what you’re doing is actually helping, or frustrated when progress stalls.

Online coaching gives you structure, guidance, and accountability, so you can train smarter, stay resilient, and perform at your best - all from wherever you are.

It’s not just about following a program - it’s about having a plan that adapts to you, support when you need it, and confidence that every session moves you closer to your goals.

If you’re looking for direction with your training and want results that last, DM me “FLEX” to learn more.

Photos from Flex and Release's post 23/12/2025

Footy x Pilates

It was awesome to see these young athletes giving Pilates a crack and spotting individual strengths and weaknesses while learning different movements

Huge thanks to .1on1.aflcoach

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