Articles

Discover how block periodisation organises training into focused phases to maximise adaptation and improve performance. Learn about the accumulation, transmutation and realisation phases, along with the advantages, limitations and practical applications of one of the most widely used programming models in high-performance sport.

Discover what periodisation is and why it forms the foundation of effective strength and conditioning. Learn how structured training helps athletes maximise performance, manage fatigue, reduce injury risk, and peak for competition.

An introduction to the ATHLETE35 Periodisation Methods Series. Discover what to expect as we explore the most widely used periodisation models, including linear, block, undulating, and conjugate periodisation, as well as how athletes peak for competition and manage in-season and off-season training.

The fifth article in the Military Fitness and Performance series. P Company is the selection course for personnel wishing to serve within the Parachute Regiment and airborne forces. This article explores the purpose of P Company, the standards required, the events candidates must complete, and the physical and mental qualities needed to earn the right to attend Basic Parachute Course and become a Paratrooper.

The fourth article in the Military Fitness and Performance series. The Soldier Conditioning Assessment (SCA) provides a broader picture of a soldier's physical readiness by assessing strength, muscular endurance, relative strength, and aerobic fitness. This article explores each component of the SCA, explains what it measures, and discusses how these physical qualities underpin military performance and operational effectiveness.

The third article in the Military Fitness and Performance series. The Role Fitness Test (Soldier) is the British Army's annual military fitness assessment, designed to evaluate a soldier's ability to perform occupationally relevant tasks rather than simply measure fitness. This article explores each component of the RFT(S), the standards required, and how strength, load carriage, conditioning, and work capacity contribute to military performance

The second article in the Military Fitness and Performance series. This article explains the purpose, standards, and progression of RFT(E), RFT(BT1), and RFT(BT2), providing practical insight into how recruits develop the strength, endurance, power, and military-specific fitness required to become trained soldiers.

Military fitness tests are often misunderstood. In this introduction to the ATHLETE35 Military Fitness Test Series, we explain the purpose of key British Army assessments, including Basic Training fitness tests, the RFT(S), the SCR, and P Company. Drawing on decades of military experience, we break down what these tests measure, why they exist, and how intelligent preparation can make them far more achievable than many people think.

Part 6 of the Athlete Testing Series. Learn how normative data provides context to athlete testing results, helping coaches make informed decisions, identify strengths and weaknesses, and guide long-term athlete development.

Part 5 of 6 of the Athlete Testing Series. Discover what sprint testing reveals about acceleration, force application and athletic performance, and how coaches use sprint data to guide evidence-based training decisions.