An incredible amount of work goes into preparing a WorldTour cycling team for the season ahead. From tactics and logistics to individualized training plans and nutrition, every element must work together to support consistent performance.
At the Human Powered Health Wellesley Performance Lab, we recently had the opportunity to contribute to that process. As a part of their preseason preparation, the Human Powered Health Cycling Team visited the lab for multiple days of assessments focused on helping each rider start the season with a clear picture of their current health and performance.
“During our visit to the Human Powered Health Performance Lab, we ran a full individual screening to establish each rider’s physical baseline,” said Callum McQueen, the team’s Head of Performance. “We cover everything from strength and mobility assessments, physiology tests through to medical and mental screenings to understand how we can best support our athletes.”
This testing is the first step in a year-long collaboration. The data collected in Wellesley supported additional testing later at the team’s training camp in Spain and continues to inform the team’s planning as they begin their season in Australia.
The riders completed a range of lab assessments designed to capture detailed insights across multiple areas of health and performance. These included:
All assessments were led by our team of master’s and PhD-level physiologists, who guided each rider through the testing process and interpreted the results. Our approach centers on our Pillars of Performance: movement, mindset, fuel and recovery, providing a structure for meaningful, individualized recommendations.
“These insights are essential as we strengthen our team with new talent and structure our long-term development.” said McQueen. “Understanding where our athletes’ strengths and weaknesses are allows us to create a development plan to ensure we can deliver our individual and team goals.”
While these tests support a WorldTour Cycling team, they are not limited to professional athletes. Human Powered Health’s Performance Labs are open to anyone looking to improve their health and/or performance, whether that means training for a marathon, navigating recovery or simply learning more about how their body is functioning.
Testing is only half the picture. Every appointment includes expert guidance to help you understand your results and apply them in real life. Taking the guesswork out of improving your health and having the support in your corner to make meaningful, lasting change.
Health and Performance begin with knowledge. At Human Powered Health, we provide the tools and support to help anyone take the next step, with confidence, clarity and purpose.
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