Recently, Bridie Wilkins, Fitness Director at Women’s Health, visited our team at Pennyhill Park Hotel to experience the 292 Performance Testing System firsthand. We have used this on numerous professional female football players this summer. Here’s what she learned, and how our approach could help you. We don’t just help professional athletes.
What is 292 Performance Testing?
Our performance testing process combines AI-driven software and biomechanical analysis tools to provide an in-depth analysis of physical capabilities. The assessment includes:
- Kinematic Analysis: Measuring how your joints move when sprinting, jumping and changing direction.
- VALD Force Plate Testing: Capturing how much force you produce – and how you absorb it – when jumping and landing.
- VALD Force Frame Testing: Analysing strength around key joints (such as hips, knees, and groin) to identify imbalances and potential injury risk.
Data is benchmarked against elite athlete standards and turned into a clear, personalised report by 292 Performance coaches. This report forms the foundation of a tailored training programme – continuously adapted over time to reflect your development and evolving goals.
“We’ve supported two Women’s Super League Champions League clubs with this process. We help coaches and athletes make better training decisions that enhance performance and minimise injury risk” – Matt Banks, Lead Physical Performance Coach
How We Use Data to Drive Results
‘We’ve supported two Women’s Super League Champions League clubs with this process,’ explains Mathew Banks, Lead Physical Performance Coach at 292 Performance. ‘By understanding individual strength and power profiles – along with movement efficiency and asymmetries – we help coaches and athletes make better training decisions that enhance performance and minimise injury risk.’
This kind of precision isn’t just for the professionals. Those wanting to find the source of pain or are committed to personal development, the 292 Performance system is designed to give the same detail and plan.
Key Insights from the Assessment
Bridie’s experience highlighted six core takeaways from the 292 Performance approach:
- Power is as Important as Strength
We measure not just how high you can jump, but how fast – and how well you control your landings. This assesses your muscular power, joint stability, and injury resilience. - It’s About More Than Muscles
Efficient movement isn’t just physical – it’s neurological. Our testing reveals how well your nervous system works with your muscles, helping us improve your reactivity and control. - Landing Mechanics Matter
Learning how your body absorbs force when landing (or decelerating) is crucial to joint health, especially for knees and hips. We help optimise these mechanics. - Uncover and Correct Imbalances
Most people have dominant sides or hidden weaknesses. Our testing identifies these, for example, a weaker groin on one side, and your training plan targets them specifically. - Tendon Health is Part of Performance
We assess muscle-tendon reactivity, particularly in the calves and feet, to identify signs of fatigue or overload before injury occurs. - Smarter Strength Training
We match your training targets to your body composition and capabilities – it’s not about lifting the most weight, but lifting in a way that serves your body best.
Your Monthly Performance Plan
After your initial assessment, our coaches use the results to create a bespoke programme tailored to your unique profile. This plan is updated monthly, with regular retesting to monitor progress and make adjustments. It’s the same ongoing, evidence-led process we use with professional teams across elite sport.
Join the 292 Performance Experience
Whether you’re preparing for your next season, returning from injury, or simply want to understand your body better, our performance testing gives you powerful insights – and a clear plan of action.
Visit us at the 292 Performance Testing Centre at Pennyhill Park Hotel or enquire below to start your journey.
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