The Human Performance Unit Cycle Kit is now back in stock. Now made by Craft, the kit features the HPU and University of Essex logos. We have jerseys (XS - XL), men's shorts (S-L), women's shorts (S-XL), and windbreaker gilets (S-XL) in stock. Please se...
On a remarkable day when Chrissie Wellington established herself as possibly the best ever long-distance triathlete with an astonishing 8 hours 19 minutes, HPU representatives Tim Earl, James Holmes, Andy Jopson and Dave Parry took on the 2.4 mile swim, ...
HPU coached athlete, Tony Shoesmith has posted his report of his experience of preparing for and completing the ForestMan Ironman-distance race: Where do I start in my story of becoming an Ironman? I guess I have to go back 5 years (yep, it’s a long one...
A small HPU team of James Holmes, Andy Jopson, Tim Earl and Dave Parry will this weekend be taking part in the Challenge Roth race in Germany. The event, over the Ironman distances of 2.4-112-26.2 miles is one of the world's oldest and largest, featuring arou...
Exercise testing helps athletes identify
strengths and weaknesses and measure how their
bodies respond to different training stimuli.
For the last ten years we have been helping
athletes of all levels achieve more by the
application of sports science.
For schools HPU lab
sessions provide an opportunity for college and
sixth form students to apply their sport science
knowledge in a practical lab environment. The
HPU also offers G&T sessions for aspiring
athletes to participate in exercise tests and
have individual feedback on strengths and
weaknesses.
Coaching ensures you get the most out of
training and is recommended for anyone who wants
to perform to their best. Whatever your goals we
can help you to use your time
effectively, and find a lifestyle
balance that makes your training life-enhancing.
Video showing some of the testing we undertake at the
HPU
