Our Story
We Don’t Just Train Athletes, We Produce Them
After years of hands-on experience in Strength and Conditioning employed across various sectors, including pioneering the first S&C academy in the UK college system, Martin took the leap to create Martin Nugent Elite Performance—a business designed to revolutionise athlete development and elevate performance across the region.
Today, we are a UK leader in Strength and Conditioning and Athlete Services. Led by the nationally renowned Martin Nugent, we cater to athletes at all levels—from grassroots to full-time professionals and Paralympic Gold Medalists. Since our opening in 2018, we’ve supported over 250 professional athletes, providing them with elite-level coaching and cutting-edge technology to optimise their performance.
Our DNA Athletic Blueprint is a game-changer for every athlete. This approach is rooted in scientifically-driven insights and advanced performance technology, helping to unlock your genetic potential and drive peak results. With the use of VALD Technology, we gain access to the most advanced performance measurement tools in the industry. Tools such as ForceDecks, ForceFrame, SmartSpeed, Dynamo+, and NordBord provide us with real-time data on strength, power, movement, and biomechanics. These insights allow us to identify performance deficits, track progress, and refine training programmes to precision. We don’t just guess what works—we measure, analyse, and optimise every detail of an athlete’s performance, ensuring each session is tailored to maximise results.
State of the art training facilities
Designed and installed by the world renowned Absolute Performance, the gym at Martin Nugent Elite Performance is at the forefront of the industry.
Industry Leading Testing Equipment
Boasting the latest VALD Performance testing equipment. Everyone who enters the gym will be assessed on equipment rarely seen outside of professional sport.
Highly qualified and experienced coaching team
Our coaches are highly qualified, with 35+ years of experience between them. Our coaches have also experienced coaching athletes at the very top of their game.
Training Backed by Science & Research
Science and Research is at the forefront of everything we do at Martin Nugent Elite Performance. This is the reason we are trusted by professional athletes.
Science-Backed. Performance Driven
At Martin Nugent Elite Performance, we live by the mantra: “Training Backed By Science & Research.” Every aspect of our training methodology is grounded in the latest scientific findings and evidence-based practices. Whether semi-private coaching, 1-1 sessions, or team training, we offer a comprehensive range of services for athletes of all ages (7+) and sports. Our holistic approach focuses on both developing the athlete and nurturing the individual. We ensure they progress through our research-backed movement competency curriculum. Our team’s expertise spans from youth development to elite professionals, and we’ve helped countless athletes transform their potential into world-class performance.
Martin Nugent Elite Performance operates out of two state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities offer the perfect environment for any athlete to redefine what’s possible. Our team are committed to science-backed excellence; Martin Nugent Elite Performance is the place where athletes don’t just train—they transform.
We Don’t Just Train Athletes, We Produce Them. Come and experience the future of athletic performance.
Our Coaching Team
Physical Performance Coach
Joe Johnson
Physical Performance Coach
Physical Performance Coach
Jon Mason
Physical Performance Coach
Director
Martin Nugent
Director
Physical Performance Coach
Jessica Entwistle
Physical Performance Coach
Physical Performance Coach
Liam Smith
Physical Performance Coach
Who We Have Worked With
Facilities
We’ve partnered with Absolute Performance and VALD Technology to create a cutting-edge, bespoke performance facility that sets the gold standard for Strength and Conditioning.
Absolute Performance, known for designing world-class S&C facilities for the English Institute of Sport, Team GB, England Rugby, and The University of Cambridge, crafted our gym with unmatched precision. Their expertise helped us build a space that integrates the best equipment and design principles for elite-level training.
Since then, we’ve taken our performance offerings even further by partnering with VALD Technology—a global leader in performance measurement tools. With VALD’s innovative equipment, our DNA Athletic Blueprint Testing Protocol now provides athletes with real-time data on strength, power, mobility, and movement efficiency. This data-driven approach allows us to prescribe training programmes tailored to each athlete’s unique needs.
Our facility also features a sprung-loaded floor designed to minimize joint impact, along with custom-built equipment imported from the USA, ensuring a safe and effective environment for high-intensity training.
At Martin Nugent Elite Performance, we combine elite-level design with cutting-edge technology to give athletes the tools they need to train smarter, measure progress, and achieve their full potential.
Come see for yourself why our gym is not just another fitness space—it’s where athletes unlock their best performance.
Excellence in Performance
A relentless commitment to achieving the highest standards in physical, mental, and professional performance, pushing boundaries to help clients excel in their chosen fields.
Individualised Development
Delivering tailored programmes and solutions that address the unique needs, goals, and potential of each client, ensuring personalised growth and success.
Innovative and Evidence-Based Practices
Employing cutting-edge techniques and scientifically proven methods to achieve measurable results, staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of performance enhancement.