Using data to build a periodised strength and conditioning plan
Using data to build a periodised strength and conditioning plan, one that is specific to the sport, tailored to the individual, and responsive to the environment in which they train and compete.
Testing provides the WHAT, Periodisation delivers the HOW and WHEN. At the Centre of Excellence, our coaches translate raw metrics, speed, power, mobility, spatiotemporal mechanics, into progressive training phases that help athletes peak at the right time, stay healthy, and continue improving season after season.
Three Key Takeaways for Athletes and Coaches
1. Individualisation is non-negotiable
Testing reveals strengths, limitations, and training history. Periodisation must respect these factors along with external demands like competition calendars, school or work schedules, travel, and even climate.
2. Progressive overload with purpose
Strength and conditioning programs evolve through phases, building capacity, increasing intensity, sharpening power, so that athletes adapt without breaking down.
3. Integration of support services
Dietetics and physiotherapy are not add-ons. Nutrition fuels adaptation, while physiotherapy and recovery protocols ensure the body can tolerate and benefit from each training block. Together, these services create a true performance ecosystem.
Periodisation in Practice
While there is no single model, several well-established approaches guide our programming:
· Linear periodisation moves from high-volume, low-intensity work to lower-volume, high-intensity work as competition approaches.
· Undulating (or non-linear) periodisation varies intensity and volume within each week or microcycle, maintaining multiple qualities simultaneously.
· Block periodisation organises training into focused blocks (e.g., accumulation, transfer, realisation), each targeting specific adaptations before moving to the next.
Our strength and conditioning team selects or blends these methods based on the athlete’s sport demands, current data, and personal circumstances.
By combining detailed testing with intelligent periodisation and aligning it with expert nutrition and physiotherapy support, the Centre of Excellence ensures that every athlete not only trains hard, but trains right, transforming information into lasting performance gains.
Why Join a Centre of Excellence Program?
Athletes who enrol in a Centre of Excellence program gain access to the full performance ecosystem, not just a gym. You benefit from evidence-based strength and conditioning, comprehensive testing, and periodised planning, all connected to on-site dietetics, physiotherapy, and recovery services. This integrated model ensures that every session moves you closer to your goals, whether that’s breaking a personal best, staying injury-free, or preparing for elite competition.
Joining a program means you are not training alone, you are supported by a team committed to maximising your potential.
