Samnite Performance

Samnite Performance Over a decade of experience in Sports Science and Physiology, combined with real world application of busy fathers with demanding jobs

The Samnite Gladiators were the lesser known elite of the Roman world. Using our expertise in the physiology of training we won't shout about our techniques and who is hitting what personal best....we will just make our athletes better performers to challenge the very best in their discipline. With so much conflicting advice out there, we have combined our practical experience coaching athletes and working alongside professional coaches, with a wealth of sound scientific knowledge of how the body responds to training and how to get results. This has resulted in our ability to work together with your club, or individual talented athletes, and create an environment of excellence to improve performance. It's not just about the numbers of how strong fit or fast you are, it's preparing you to perform at the best of your ability and win when it matters.

04/09/2018

On a fact finding mission:

"I'm a father of two. Manic job. List of DIY to do. How on earth do I find time to get to the gym?"

Does this sound like anyone you know? I'd love to chat with them and see if I can help. I'm not selling a course or training, just seeing where my experiences can genuinely help young dads trying to "do it all".

Please share and get in touch!

You’ve had a lot of success at work, hitting targets, promotions and recognition. But what you really love is getting in...
02/08/2018

You’ve had a lot of success at work, hitting targets, promotions and recognition. But what you really love is getting in the gym, on the bike, in the pool and beating your personal best. Except the improvements have stopped. Actually you’ve gone backwards a little. Have you tried all the new things? Supplements? New coach? Sure there is a little bump, but it’s not long and you’ve slid back to the dreaded plateau. [ 256 more words ]

You’ve had a lot of success at work, hitting targets, promotions and recognition. But what you really love is getting in the gym, on the bike, in the pool and beating your personal best. Except the…

2014 was a long year completing PhD experiments, and a change in life circumstances this year has meant Samnite Performa...
22/03/2015

2014 was a long year completing PhD experiments, and a change in life circumstances this year has meant Samnite Performance is going to be changing slightly. Moving away from traditional S&C/Sports Science and focussing on supporting full-time amateur athletes remotely.

In the meantime, we're on a fact finding mission to see how we can really help people reach their goals! Please share this with anyone that works hard in their job and also trains bloody hard for their goals too.

http://www.jotformeu.com/form/50805769777371

Strength Training in Simulated Altitude – Recruitment! http://wp.me/p3xA1d-1L
13/08/2014

Strength Training in Simulated Altitude – Recruitment! http://wp.me/p3xA1d-1L

For the final experiment for my PhD I am conducting an in depth analysis of strength training in simulated altitude (hypoxia). I am currently looking for people who are regularly using resistance training to take part in London from September 15th to… [ 380 more words. ]

Positive Habits of Athletes
03/05/2014

Positive Habits of Athletes

Every day you see inane “motivational” pictures to get you up, out of your chair and to train. Unfortunately a lot have the opposite effect long term, rubbing it in if you have dared to “fail” and get injured, or simply convey if… [ 455 more words. ]

Why Hire a Sports Scientist http://wp.me/p3xA1d-1p
05/11/2013

Why Hire a Sports Scientist http://wp.me/p3xA1d-1p

To tell someone how to push their body to the limits, how to achieve success with the physical attributes they were born with and when to ignore those internal cries of “I need to stop” is a very tricky prospect. … Continue reading…

Our latest testimonial from one of the guys at the forefront of Strength and Conditioning in the world, having worked wi...
22/10/2013

Our latest testimonial from one of the guys at the forefront of Strength and Conditioning in the world, having worked with Olympic, Paralympic and all manner of professional athletes

Nick Grantham - Performance Enhancement Specialist - www.nickgrantham.com


"Harvey worked closely with us at Women's GB Basketball in order to develop reliable, valid and effective protocols during pre-season training. The innovative approach using Altitude Training sped up our conditioning and more importantly, fit in with our ethos of training. Harvey works hard for you in order to collect and evaluate data that makes sure we understand what is happening with our athletes. I would happily recommend a team or set of individuals to work with him as he has unparalleled Sports Science knowledge, which combined with hands-on practical experience ensures you will get the right results."

My views on the difficulties of young athlete performance, and how treating everyone like an individual is the only way ...
01/10/2013

My views on the difficulties of young athlete performance, and how treating everyone like an individual is the only way forwards!

How do we turn our junior champions into senior champions?! We hear it all the time about the amount of junior talent that just doesn’t cut it at the big time. Someone has to make it, so why that person and not another? The underlying physiology that we…

What can we learn from Australia's mistakes at the last Olympics? Talent Identification and Development is crucial, and ...
30/09/2013

What can we learn from Australia's mistakes at the last Olympics?

Talent Identification and Development is crucial, and it needs everyone to buy into it. Athletes, coaches, parents, schools....we must all understand how to build someone up

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/loss-of-identity-20121207-2b1kj.html

Why Australia's talent identification process cost us Olympics medals.

Understanding Training "Dose"
24/09/2013

Understanding Training "Dose"

A very common issue we see with athletes is that their fantastic determination and never say die attitude actually hinders them in training. Training is like a drug, and the volume/intensity/type is the dosage that you give to yourself. Natalia…

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What is Samnite Performance?

The Samnite Gladiators were the lesser known elite of the Roman world. They had less resources but punched far above their weight.

This is about being the man you say you are. Not some perfectly preened, sculpted, 3 hours a day in the gym and all meals prepped for the next millennia. If you want bodybuilding advice, there are plenty of other resources out there.

I studied Sports Science for over a decade, working with professional sports, down to the average Joe. I thought it was all about that top end. Maximising the very best. But to be completely honest, it’s fake. It’s not real. Someone who’s entire day is dedicated to working out and pushing for that extra 0.1% is going to be VERY different from you or me.

I’m a father of two. A failed (so far) PhD student in exercise physiology. A medical sales rep. I’ve had injuries, gained weight, lost it, passed out from exhaustion, ended up in hospital, made good and bad decisions, but I know what is important. Family.