At the FFM we try to diversify as much as possible. We understand the importance of lifting heavy, explosive and fast. We run a comprehensive lifting program guided by Head strength, condtioning and rehabilitation Coach Imtiaz Desai.
We are in association with SAWA(South African Weightlifting Association) and a registered Olympic lifting gym.
We compete. General classes, every Friday 16hoo-17h00
This is Imtiaz a.k.a. Stretche’s story
Imtiaz Desai MSc (Hons)
Exercise Scientist
Qualifications / Certifications
- BSc (Sport and Exercise Science) (Auckland, New Zealand)
- Postgraduate Diploma of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) (Auckland, New Zealand)
- MSc (Hons) (Exercise Rehabilitation/Biokinetics) (Auckland, New Zealand)
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification
Background
Imtiaz is a tertiary qualified Biokineticist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with 8 years of experience in the fitness and sports industries. His areas of specialisation include musculoskeletal exercise rehabilitation, strength and conditioning for sports performance and for the youth age group, and fitness for everyday living. He has worked with youth and adult athletes from an array of sports disciplines including taekwon-do, judo, swimming, tennis, rugby, soccer and cricket. He has also taught Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Imtiaz is a proponent of the CrossFit method of conditioning. He combines the CrossFit methodology with his knowledge of human movement and capacity to understand and address an athlete’s weaknesses to elicit improved performances for athletes of any sport.
Contact details
Cellphone: 082 6400 111
Email: imtiaz.desai@gmail.com