In this episode of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley is joined by Brad Thorpe, the Canadian inventor of Isophit, a revolutionary isometric training device changing the way elite athletes train, recover, and perform. From cardiovascular rehab labs in Toronto to locker rooms across the NBA, AFL, and Olympic teams, Thorpe’s story blends biomechanics, business resilience, and bold belief in the power of standing still.
The Wall That Changed the Game
Brad’s invention came from a simple gym problem.
“A couple of my clients walked in one day and said, ‘Hey Brad, there’s no wall space to do my prescribed isometrics.’ So we came up with a solution that allowed us to perform isometrics in an open space.”
The result was Isophit—a patented motion restraint system now used by over 1,000 clients in 40+ countries.
“It’s not about moving weights—it’s about resisting movement. We’re teaching the body how not to move.”
Elite Clients and Real-World Results
Isophit isn’t a concept—it’s a tool elite athletes are using now.
“We’re in the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, the NFL. We’ve worked with sprinters, Olympic athletes, even the U.S. Army and FBI.”
In Australia, he’s especially excited about a young track star.
“There’s this wonderful young man named Gout, who’s just taking the Australian sport scene by storm. We started working with him in December.”
A Mission to Prevent Injury—Especially for Youth
Brad is passionate about changing how we approach youth training.
“In 2018, a report forecasted that by 2030, the rate of ACL injuries in Australia would double. The scariest part? The highest growth demographic was kids aged five to 14.”
“If your child tears their ACL at 13, they’re 86% more likely to have a total knee replacement by 40. That’s not sport—that’s child abuse.”
His solution is simple: get stronger, earlier.
“You should be doing this six months before you even start sport. We’re teaching kids to get faster and stronger—but more fragile.”
The Isophit Model and Why It Works
Thorpe believes many training models don’t prepare athletes for what they face in competition.
“The goal with isometrics is to teach you how not to move. Every change of direction requires you to stop the original vector—if you can’t control that, that’s where injuries happen.”
He created a foundational program called 30 in 30.
“It’s 30 isometric exercises in 30 minutes. Ten for lower body, ten for core, ten for upper body. We see results in a week, not months.”
Building the Brand—One Athlete at a Time
While Isophit is thriving at the elite level, Thorpe wants to scale access.
“We’re about to launch Isophit Cares, which will get 10,000 athletes a unit at a subsidised cost. They’ll post twice a month on socials for two years—and in return they get training, tech, and injury protection.”
“We don’t have $144 million to spend. But we can deliver $144 million in value.”
The Scoreboard Moment
When asked for his defining Scoreboard moment, Brad Thorpe recalled a conversation with a multimillionaire client.
“He asked, ‘Why would I leave this gym to go to your gym?’ I said, ‘Because I’m a nice guy.’ He replied, ‘You need to differentiate yourself.’ That changed everything.”
That led Brad to pursue elite certifications and, eventually, his life-changing work with isometric exercise.
“In 2007 I read one study about isometrics lowering blood pressure. After 14 years with hypertension, two weeks later my blood pressure was normal. That moment changed my life.”
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