ABOUT
The Exercise Design Lab
The Exercise Design Lab (EDL) is an inviting, inclusive, 1,000 square foot training studio that offers novel and proven strategies to deliver the promise of exercise to the communities on Mount Desert Island, Maine and people around the globe.
Here's what the EDL can do for you.
In addition to helping you improve the health of your body, brain, and mind, we can help you achieve goals that have so far been elusive. Our approach is centered around you and each exercise is custom-designed for you. You can expect exercises that feel better, and produce faster, more satisfying, and lasting results.
What makes Neuro-Logic Training (NLT) different?
NLT applies neuroscience to exercise. We consider everything about how the nervous system influences and is influenced by exercise to create a powerful, unique exercise experience. NLT leverages the power of an appropriately engaged body and mind, providing the opportunity to transform the body while evolving desired behavior patterns, attitudes, and cognitive skills.
Our World-Class Equipment
Equipped with impeccable gear by Chatillon, Delsys, Keiser, NordicTrac, Rogue, TechnoGym, Wahoo, and Ziva, the EDL has a full compliment of high tech assessment and training gear. From rehabilitation and weight loss to speed, power, endurance, and hypertrophy training, we have the tools to help you safely achieve your goals.
Staff
Jacques H. Newell Taylor
Jacques is the founder of The Exercise Design Lab and developer of Neuro-Logic Training (N-LT). He has over 25 years of experience and education in the fields of applied neuroscience and exercise science. He is a graduate of Oberlin College (Neuroscience major) and is keenly interested in elucidating and exploiting the relationships between physical performance, mental performance, and personal transformation. His strong reputation for excellent results and thoughtful service have earned the respect of medical and exercise professionals, professional athletes, and Hollywood celebrities. In addition, he has an outstanding national and international reputation as a lecturer on the neuroscience of exercise.
Rye Murray
Rye is a certified personal trainer and rock climbing coach. He has been a dedicated rock climber for 10+ years, with many difficult ascents to his name. Throughout his climbing career he has accumulated a wealth of performance training knowledge. As a founding member of Volta Climbing, he built the youth team programming from the ground up, instilling young athletes with a strong foundation of movement skills and mental confidence, and empowering them to fully wield their potential. As a coach, he has overseen the development of athletes from brand new to advanced levels, ensuring they have a strength training skill set to maximize injury resilience and performance. Graduating from Saint Lawrence University in 2020 with a degree in Philosophy and Environmental Studies, he is particularly interested in how our minds and surroundings impact our performance, and how we can optimize our nervous system to make the most of our training experience. He is a firm believer in the power of keeping movement playful, and that strength training is for everyone.