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The HPU works with a wide range of clubs and teams including Ipswich Town, Colchester Phoenix Swimming Club and Colchester United Ladies Football Club.

Every team has different needs and the support we provide includes field and lab based testing, workshops and mentoring. Assessments of player and team fitness levels are made via a number of physical fitness tests (e.g. leg power, sprint speed, agility, aerobic fitness) using sophisticated sport science equipment. Alternatively, lab test sessions are available for tests such anaerobic power and incremental treadmill tests to determine individual player maximal oxygen uptake values and training thresholds.

Our aim at the HPU is to evaluate player performances and provide valuable feedback tools that can be utilised to develop players further throughout a season. Teams will receive all data following their visit which can be used to track performance changes with repeat tests.

We can work in most environments to ensure sessions are specific to each sport, an example of this is support with swimming clubs where we can take blood samples at pool side and capture underwater video.

If you think your team might benefit from what we have to offer please get in touch to discuss how we can help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘We have been working with the Human Performance Unit for the last ten years. Our players our routinely tested in the lab and also have their body fat levels measured throughout the season. The HPU team have an excellent understanding of the demands of professional football and the unique challenges it presents.'

Simon Thadani
Fitness coach,

Ipswich Town Football Club


 

 
 
 

 

 

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