18/03/2026
Balance Metrix Pty Ltd continues to work with innovative allied health and exercise professionals who are exploring new ways to assess and improve balance for their clients. One such professional is Rod Millner (pictured at right with Balance Metrix director Ian Bergman, founder of UltraFLX.
Rod Millner is a charismatic personal trainer, published researcher, film-maker and former wingsuit test pilot, instructor and 3-time world record holder who has also had a distinguished career in the Australian military. He operates his own UltraFLX company at Bondi Junction and is gaining recognition among clients as the “Flexibility Whisperer.”
Rod works with a wide range of clients, including many older adults who want to maintain mobility, independence and confidence as they age. He is currently trialling the Balance Mat technology from Balance Metrix to help assess his clients’ balance using objective postural sway data.
During the trial he will explore how Balance Mat testing can complement his existing flexibility, balance and strength training programs. These are guided by the UltraFLX system – a combination of strength and flexibility training that aims to create functional or performance flexibility.
Over time, Rod Millner believes the data collected from the Balance Mat may help highlight improvements in stability and reinforce the value of targeted balance exercises.
“I’m interested in anything that can help my clients,” he told Balance Metrix Pty Ltd Assistant Manager Raelee Pietrzak. “The Balance Mat gives a known measurement that someone can use for goal setting if there’s any issue. Particularly for those who exhibit balance issues, I’ll put them straight onto the Balance Mat as part of their initial assessment.’’
“For many older adults,” he explained, “balance decline can happen gradually and may not always be obvious during regular exercise sessions. I’m excited about the potential of the Balance Mat to help me identify subtle changes early so that I can tailor people’s individual programs accordingly.”
We're ultra excited about the potential of UltraFLX + Mat to help Rod Millner's older clients improve their balance ability.
