Professor Anthony Turner

Bridging science and practice in strength and conditioning.

Research, education and consultancy to help coaches and organisations develop physical performance.

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About me

I am a Professor of Sport Science and Strength & Conditioning at Middlesex University, where my work brings together research, teaching, consultancy and coaching to improve how we understand and develop physical performance.

Research
My research focuses on assessing and developing strength, power and athletic performance, with particular interests in performance testing, athlete monitoring and change of direction. Across these areas, I aim to translate scientific evidence into practical guidance that helps coaches make better decisions. I have published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed numerous book chapters, authored The Fitness Formula and edited several strength and conditioning textbooks.

Teaching
I teach on the MSc Strength and Conditioning Science programme and lead our doctoral research programme. My teaching connects scientific principles with their practical application, helping students and practitioners understand both how training works and how to adapt it to the athlete, sport and environment.

Consultancy
My consultancy work supports coaches, clubs and organisations in applying sport science to physical preparation. This includes reviewing training approaches, developing testing and monitoring strategies, and interpreting performance data to inform decisions. My approach combines research evidence with coaching expertise and the demands and constraints of the setting.

Coaching
My applied experience includes serving as Head of Physical Preparation for British Fencing during the Rio 2016 Olympic cycle and working as a Physical Preparation Coach at Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy. I have also worked with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, experiences that continue to inform my research, teaching and approach to coaching.