Rowan Performance and Recovery

Rowan Performance and Recovery Strength and Conditioning Practitioner, Sports Massage Therapist
Sports and Exercise Scientist BSc (Hons)
MSc S&C student.

All in the name of science. My time studying at NTU may be over but I am still willing to get involved in studies. The s...
24/08/2026

All in the name of science. My time studying at NTU may be over but I am still willing to get involved in studies. The staff at the university still have work to do, and not just assist or supervise students. So when asked, I am more than willing to get sweaty šŸš“šŸ¼

MSc Strength & Conditioning Complete šŸ’„šŸŽ“After a lot of hard work, Iā€™ve now submitted my final piece of work for my MSc in...
19/08/2026

MSc Strength & Conditioning Complete šŸ’„šŸŽ“

After a lot of hard work, Iā€™ve now submitted my final piece of work for my MSc in Strength and Conditioning.

The last few months have involved hundreds of hours sitting in front of a screen, reading research, lab work, analysing data and writing. Ironically, it probably hasnā€™t been particularly good for my eyes, sleep or general health, slightly counterintuitive considering what Iā€™ve been studying! šŸ˜‚

Itā€™s been challenging at times, but reaching the point where I can finally say ā€œsubmittedā€ feels pretty good.

Now comes what might be the hardest partā€¦
Waiting for the results! šŸ¤ž

Whatever happens, Iā€™m looking forward to getting some evenings back, getting out on the bike and putting everything Iā€™ve learned into practice.

SPEED WINS MATCHES. āš”ļøThis is why we test.Pip completed her first round of fitness testing at the start of our Womenā€™s F...
31/07/2026

SPEED WINS MATCHES. āš”ļø

This is why we test.

Pip completed her first round of fitness testing at the start of our Womenā€™s First Team trials on 25th June, including her sprint and jump assessments.

After just 4 weeks of consistent football training alongside weekly Strength & Conditioning sessions, she was retested on 23rd July.

The result?

āš” 10ā€“30m Sprint: 3.16s āž”ļø 3.03s
šŸ“ˆ 0.13 seconds faster
šŸƒ Average speed increased from 14.15mph to 14.80mph

A combination of Plyometrics, Power and Strength Exercises and simply sprinting at Max Speed consistently is why you get this positive change.

Unfortunately, Pip wasnā€™t able to complete the jump testing during the second assessment, so we canā€™t compare those results just yet. Itā€™ll be really interesting to see how much theyā€™ve improved when we retest at the end of August.

People often underestimate what a small improvement means. In football, a fraction of a second can be the difference between getting to the ball first, making a save, or conceding a goal.

For a goalkeeper, this means one thingā€¦

šŸ§¤ Pip is already quicker off her line than she was a month ago.

If every player in the squad can make similar gains over the course of the season, those small improvements soon become a big advantage on the pitch.

This is why we invest in testing. Measure. Train. Retest. Improve. šŸ’™šŸ–¤

Recently I had the privilege of testing the next generation of boxers at England Boxing at one of their training camps i...
28/07/2026

Recently I had the privilege of testing the next generation of boxers at England Boxing at one of their training camps in Sheffield.
Let it be known that there are some very talented and athletic boxers on their way up the ranks! šŸ„Š

Womenā€™s Trials | Fitness Testing Results šŸ“Šāš½At SJR Worksop, we donā€™t just watch playersā€¦ we measure them too.Our fitness ...
02/07/2026

Womenā€™s Trials | Fitness Testing Results šŸ“Šāš½

At SJR Worksop, we donā€™t just watch playersā€¦ we measure them too.

Our fitness testing gives us valuable data on each playerā€™s athletic profile, including power, speed, force, jump height and reactive strength. Itā€™s another tool that helps us understand where players are now and where they can improve.

The results donā€™t tell the full story of a footballer. Technical ability, tactical understanding, mentality and decision-making will always be hugely important. But they do give us a clear insight into each playerā€™s athleticism.

The biggest benefit? Every player leaves with evidence-based development priorities, allowing them to target specific areas in our Strength & Conditioning programme and in their own training time.

We saw the benefits first-hand last season, with several players making significant physical improvements that transferred onto the pitch through increased speed, power, resilience and overall performance.

Another data collection day at uni. If you are a road or TT cyclist and would like to volunteer as a participant, please...
22/06/2026

Another data collection day at uni. If you are a road or TT cyclist and would like to volunteer as a participant, please get in touch.

šŸ“£We have opened up this trial to include road cyclists!!If you are interested in taking part or would like more informat...
09/06/2026

šŸ“£We have opened up this trial to include road cyclists!!

If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, drop me a message or email. šŸš“šŸ¼

šŸ“£Calling all time-trialists and triathletes!!Would you like to take part in a research project that could help better un...
18/05/2026

šŸ“£Calling all time-trialists and triathletes!!

Would you like to take part in a research project that could help better understand the demands of cycling in a TT position and support cycling performance?

We are recruiting now!

Do you fit the inclusion criteria set out on the poster?

Trials will be conducted throughout June.

Get in touch for more info.
šŸ“§ [email protected]

Are you a time-trialist or triathlete? Would you be interested in taking part in a study at Nottingham Trent University?...
06/05/2026

Are you a time-trialist or triathlete? Would you be interested in taking part in a study at Nottingham Trent University?
Would you like to know your VO2max along with other physiological and biomechanical data?

I am just asking potential participants to register their interest at this stage while I await ethical approval (testing likely from the end of May and throughout June).

Get in touch if you would like to know more or to register your interest.

Thanks, Andy

After a lot of thought, Iā€™ve had to make the difficult decision to increase my prices slightly, the first change in over...
01/04/2026

After a lot of thought, Iā€™ve had to make the difficult decision to increase my prices slightly, the first change in over 3 years.
Like many small businesses, the cost of supplies, and day-to-day running expenses has risen significantly, and unfortunately this means I canā€™t keep things at the same rates any longer.
Iā€™ve always tried to keep my prices as fair and accessible as possible, and that will continue to be my priority. This adjustment simply allows me to keep delivering the same quality and service you expect.
Thank you so much for your continued support, it truly means everything to me.

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