Athletic Training Programs
Train like an athlete with Velocity Based Training and performance coaching in Marylebone, London
Athletic training isn't just for professional athletes. It's for anyone who wants to move better, perform at a higher level, and build a body that's strong, explosive, and resilient.
I design athletic training programs using Velocity Based Training (VBT), explosive strength work, power development, and sport-specific conditioning. Every session is tracked in real time. Every rep is optimised. Every program is tailored to your goals, your sport, and your body.
If you want to train like an athlete—with precision, intensity, and measurable results—this is how you do it.
What Is Athletic Training?
Athletic training focuses on the physical qualities that underpin performance in all sports and activities—strength, power, speed, explosiveness, agility, and conditioning.
Unlike general fitness training, athletic training is goal-oriented and performance-driven. You're not just lifting weights or doing cardio. You're building explosive power, improving movement efficiency, and training your body to produce force quickly and efficiently.
I use Velocity Based Training (VBT) technology to track bar speed, power output, and fatigue in real time. This means every session is optimised based on how your body is performing that day—not on a generic program written weeks ago.
What You'll Train
How Velocity Based Training Works
Traditional training uses percentages of your one-rep max (1RM) to determine load. The problem? Your 1RM changes daily based on sleep, stress, nutrition, and fatigue. Training at a fixed percentage doesn't account for this.
VBT adjusts in real time. I track bar speed on every rep using Output Sports sensors. If you're moving fast, you're ready to push hard. If bar speed drops, you're fatigued and we adjust the load or end the set.
This autoregulation prevents overtraining, reduces injury risk, and maximises performance. You train hard when your body is ready, and back off when it's not.
VBT also tracks:
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Power zones: Different velocities target different adaptations (strength, power, speed)
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Fatigue thresholds: When bar speed drops below a certain threshold, the set ends
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Progress over time: Track improvements in bar speed, power output, and force production week to week
Elite athletes and sports teams use VBT because it works. I bring the same technology to one-to-one clients in Central London.
Who Is Athletic Training For?
This training is for you if:
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You play a sport and want to improve performance (golf, football, tennis, cycling, running, rugby)
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You want to train like an athlete—explosive, powerful, and fast
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You're an experienced lifter looking to optimise training intensity and results
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You've hit a plateau and need a smarter approach to programming
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You want objective data on your performance and progress
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You're competitive and want every session to count
40% of my clients come to me for performance enhancement. They're not injured—they just want to get stronger, faster, and more explosive. Athletic training gives them the structure, intensity, and data to do that.
What You Get
Real-Time VBT Coaching
Every rep is tracked. I adjust load, volume, and intensity based on your bar speed and power output. No guesswork.
Personalised Program Design
Your program is built around your goals, your sport, and your movement capacity. No generic templates.
Progress Tracking & Data Analysis
Track improvements in bar speed, power output, strength benchmarks, and performance metrics week to week.
Sport-Specific Training
If you're training for a specific sport, I'll integrate movements, energy systems, and patterns that directly transfer to your performance.
Injury Prevention Strategies
Athletic training includes mobility work, stability drills, and corrective exercises to keep you healthy and training consistently.
Sports Performance Testing for Specific Athletes
Golf
Rotational power, hip mobility, core stability, explosive strength, single-leg balance. Train to generate more clubhead speed and reduce injury risk.
Football
Sprint speed, acceleration, change of direction, lower body power, conditioning. Train to be faster, more explosive, and more resilient on the pitch.
Tennis
Upper body power, shoulder stability, rotational velocity, lateral movement, explosive strength. Train to hit harder, move faster, and recover quicker.
Cycling
Lower body power output, hip mobility, quad/hamstring strength balance, aerobic/anaerobic conditioning. Train to produce more watts and sustain higher intensities.
Running
Single-leg stability, ankle mobility, hip strength, power-to-weight ratio, running economy. Train to run faster, longer, and injury-free.
How It Works
Step 1: Initial Assessment
We start with movement screening (FMS) and athletic testing (VBT) to establish your baseline and identify limitations.
Step 2: Program Design
I design your program based on your goals, sport, movement capacity, and schedule. Every session has a clear purpose.
Step 3: One-to-One Training
Sessions take place at The Health & Performance Studio in Marylebone. You train alone. One client per session. Complete focus on your training.
Step 4: Track Progress
We retest every 8–12 weeks to track improvement and adjust your program. You'll see measurable gains in strength, power, speed, and performance.
Training Location & Facilities
All sessions take place at The Health & Performance Studio, a semi-private health and performance facility on Little Portland Street, near Oxford Circus and Marylebone station.
Facilities include:
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Primal racks with integrated cable systems (100kg per side)
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Full dumbbell range (1–40kg)
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Olympic lifting platforms
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Leg press, leg extension, prone curl, GHD
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Assault bike, battle ropes, kettlebells, medicine balls, TRX
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Functional training area with flexible workout space
What's included:
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No waiting for equipment—train without interruption
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All towels and toiletries provided
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Private, distraction-free environment
You train in a semi-private studio. One client per session. Complete focus on your training.
Pricing & Booking
Athletic Training Programs: £150 per hour
Duration: 60 minutes per session
Location: The Health & Performance Studio, Little Portland Street, Marylebone
Sessions are available Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm. Book at least one month in advance. 48-hour cancellation policy applies.
Why Choose Scott Leahy for Athletic Testing?
I'm an EXOS Performance Coach, Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC), and WATTBIKE Certified Coach. I've competed professionally in road cycling and trained in weightlifting since age 14. I understand athletic performance from both a coaching and athlete perspective.
I work with clients across Central London—Marylebone, Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Soho, Bloomsbury, King's Cross, and beyond—helping them train smarter, perform better, and stay injury-free.
Most of my clients stay for five years or more because the approach works. Strength increases, power improves, performance goes up.
Related Services
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Movement Assessment & Posture Analysis - Identify movement limitations and postural dysfunction with FMS screening
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Athletic Testing & Performance Evaluation - Measure your power, speed, and explosiveness with VBT
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Injury Rehabilitation & Shoulder Recovery - Recover from injury with progressive, pain-free training
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One-to-One Personal Training - Private coaching sessions tailored to your goals