Loaded Motion
Strength training that’s organised, connected, and functional, so you feel capable under load, not just fatigued.
New clients begin with a Beginners Workshop or 2 x 1:1 sessions before joining weekly classes.
What is Loaded Motion?
Loaded Motion is where strength becomes organised, connected, and functional.
This class evolved from our earlier Body Weight Intensive style, demanding full-body combinations that trained the whole system rather than isolated muscles. Loaded Motion builds on that foundation by introducing external load, using dumbbells and weighted sequences in a way that respects your joints, your structure, and your nervous system.
To access any of the classes you will need to attend a Beginners Workshop or have done at least 2 1:1s beforehand.
Athletes
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Post Surgery
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Injury Recovery
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Everyday Aches
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Athletes • Post Surgery • Injury Recovery • Everyday Aches •
Who is Functional Movement for?
This isn’t bodybuilding, and it’s not about lifting heavy.
Loaded Motion trains your body to move intelligently under load. The goal is strength you can actually use, strength that stays connected, controlled, and coordinated when your body is physically tested.
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Ideal if you want strength and conditioning with structure and intelligence.
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Great if your fitness is there, but your body feels tight, niggly, or disconnected.
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For athletes and active people who want strength that transfers and supports longevity.
What to expect in a session
Each class follows a deliberate progression:
Prepare and organise
Gentle, intelligent sequences that respect joint range, movement patterns, and body awareness.
Weighted work
Functional, connected patterns using external load to build strength and resilience.
Bodyweight integration
Return to bodyweight sequences to integrate strength back into fluid, coordinated movement.
Decompress and settle
We decompress so the nervous system can settle, joints can offload, and you leave feeling restored rather than compressed.
What you’ll notice over time
Strength feels more connected and controlled
Better joint confidence under load
Improved coordination, stability, and resilience
Less “tension build-up” from training
More capability in real-world physical demands
Ready to transform the way you move?
To find out more about how to join and take advantage of this unique movement method. Explore The Stirland Approach today.
“Angie has an incredible understanding of how the body moves, and more importantly how it should move fully, efficiently and pain free. Thanks to Angie I have been able to complete multiple marathons and an ultramarathon all injury free due to my body moving more efficiently than ever…. Despite being 50!!”
Victoria Wright | The Stirland Approach Member
Explore our other classes
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Body Weight Intensive
Best for: Strength, conditioning, functional fitness
Format: Bodyweight strength and conditioning with mechanics focus
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Performance
Best for: Athletes, injury risk reduction, recovery, return-to-performance.
Format: 1:1 and small group support
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Private Sessions
Best for: Tailored support, post surgery recovery, injuries, confidence
Format: 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1, in studio, home visit, or Zoom
About The Stirland Approach™
Angie is the leading functional movement facilitator, The Stirland Approach™ has helped 100’s of people, from men and women who play sports, professional athletes, people in need of rehabilitation from muscular skeletal injuries and people that want a healthier more mobile body.
Ready to move with more ease?
Start with an Introduction Session so you can experience the method properly, then progress into Loaded Motion classes with confidence. Find out more by exploring Getting Started or send us a message.
Already completed an Introduction Session? View Memberships