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Performance Training & Testing

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Everyone wants to know numbers!

This service is ideal for anyone who wants to make meaningful, measurable improvements in their training. By using clear, objective data, we identify strengths, weaknesses, imbalances, and performance gaps that aren't always obvious through training alone. This gives you a precise starting point and a clear understanding of what to focus on to move forward.

With these results, you can follow a structured programme - whether that's designed by us or carried out independently - knowing it's based on accurate information rather than guesswork. After 3-6 months, you can return for a repeat assessment to see exactly how your numbers have changed, giving you concrete evidence of progress and helping you redefine your next training goals.

We use a variety of scientific approaches

Our Performance Testing and Training service uses industry-leading technology to give you a complete, data-driven understanding of how your body performs. Using tools such as VALD Force Decks, grip and muscle strength dynamometry, functional movement screening, gait analysis, InBody body composition testing, VO₂ max testing, and metabolic rate assessments, we can accurately identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. This detailed insight allows us to build targeted training plans that maximise performance, reduce injury risk, and help you progress with clarity and confidence.

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VALD Force Decks

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Strength Testing

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Functional Movement Screening

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VO₂ Max Testing

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Metabolic Rate Testing

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InBody body composition scales (coming 2025)

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VALD Force Decks

VALD force decks measure how much force an athlete or client applies to the ground when performing actions like jumping, squatting, or landing. They give accurate and repeatable metrics and provide visual reports to share with clients or athletes. They record data such as:

  • Peak force - the maximum amount of force produced.
  • Rate of force development (RFD) - how quickly force is generated.
  • Impulse - total force applied over time.
  • Asymmetry - differences between left and right legs.
  • Load, explode, drive metrics - showing how an athlete loads, transitions, and propels during a movement.
  • Jump height, contact time, flight time, and more.
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Strength Testing

Ever wondered how we actually measure your strength - not just by how much weight you lift, but how much force your muscles truly produce? That's where muscle strength dynamometry comes in.

It's a fancy term for using a smart device (called a dynamometer) to measure how strong your muscles are in specific movements — like your legs, arms, shoulders, or core. Think of it as a strength scan that shows exactly how much power each muscle group can produce.

We use dynamometry to:

  • Track your strength progress with real numbers, not just feelings.
  • Identify imbalances between sides of your body (e.g., one leg stronger than the other).
  • Help reduce your risk of injury by making sure your muscles are balanced and ready.
  • Support rehab and recovery, especially after injuries.
  • Keep you motivated — because seeing your strength improve in data form is seriously satisfying!
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Functional Movement Screening

Functional Movement Screening is a focused assessment designed to show how well your body moves and how effectively your joints and muscles work together. By running through a series of controlled movement patterns, we can highlight areas of weakness, tightness, or imbalance that may be contributing to pain, limiting performance, or increasing the risk of injury.

With this insight, we can address the root causes rather than just the symptoms. Improving fundamental movement quality allows us to create a safer, more effective plan for your training or rehabilitation. Before building strength, speed, or endurance, we make sure your body is moving well - giving you a stronger foundation for long-term progress.

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VO₂ Max

VO₂ max is one of the best indicators of cardiovascular health and endurance. The higher your VO₂ max, the more oxygen your body can use. During a VO₂ max test, you wear a mask that measures how much oxygen you breathe in and how much carbon dioxide you breathe out while exercising (often on a treadmill or bike). It Measures:

  • Aerobic capacity - how fit your cardiovascular system is!
  • Exercise efficiency - how well your body uses oxygen as intensity increases Heart and lung performance.
  • Heart and lung performance.
  • Thresholds - points where your body switches from aerobic (with oxygen) to anaerobic (without oxygen) energy systems.

Why it is used:

  1. Measure fitness level - VO₂ max is one of the best indicators of cardiovascular health and endurance.
  2. Track progress - see how your fitness improves with training.
  3. Set accurate training zones - helps design cardio workouts based on your body's actual performance data.
  4. Monitor recovery and readiness - helps determine if your body is adapting well to exercise.
  5. Health insight - low VO₂ max scores can indicate poor heart or lung function, while improvements show better overall health.
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InBody Composition Scales

InBody scans show what's really happening inside your body, not just what the scale says. It can show if you're losing fat, gaining muscle, or just shifting water and can flag potential health risks early. InBody scans can show:

  • Body fat percentage
  • Muscle mass (overall and by limb)
  • Total body water (and balance inside vs outside the cells)
  • Visceral fat level (the fat around your organs)
  • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - how many calories your body burns at rest
  • Segmental analysis - compares muscle and fat in your arms, legs, and trunk

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