I started Podium Physical Preparation to give everyone access to high level performance and rehabilitation, comparable to that within pro sport. I believe that these services shouldn’t be restricted to those within pro sport, but should be shared with anyone looking to better themselves. The aim is to provide every client with the high level, science backed and individualised training based on their needs. This whilst also providing education as to the ‘why’ behind what they are doing, and how to do it. In providing this every client should feel that they could walk into any gym and have a great, effective training session.
Hey I’m Jourdain, owner of Podium Physical Preparation. I have an extensive background within Strength and Conditioning spanning 7 years worth of experience. I currently run a degree in Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough College, formerly I was Head of Strength and Conditioning for Cambridge Rugby who play their Rugby in the Championship. Also notably I have worked for Northampton Saints RFC, The Royal Ballet Company, Warwick University, Bedfordshire University and also with a variety of elite sports people in a private setting. Previously also lecturing in Strength and Conditioning at St Mary’s University Twickenham, which is world renowned for its S&C education. During my career I have been lucky enough to work with a broad spectrum of people, including novice to international athletes from over 30 different sports, ranging from 12-55.
I am highly passionate about helping those around me, hence my love for coaching and teaching. I have helped people reach international level competition, recover from injuries and also become the healthiest versions of themselves.
I have worked for Loughborough College, The royal ballet company, Cambridge Rugby, Northampton Saints, London Mavericks, Performance Herts, Warwick Sport, St Marys University, the Conolly foundation, Milton Keynes badminton academy, Egg Casher Rugby, The university of Bedfordshire Human performance centre, Williams Sim Racing.
Bespoke training for you and your goals
Long term, individualised planning to reach your goals
Individualised performance testing
Sessions in private facility
Bespoke app based programming to meet your needs
Monthly check ins via Zoom/platform of your choice
Weekly checkins via messaging
24 Hr access to me through phone calls/messaging
Video analysis
One coaching or testing session per month
Bespoke app based programming to meet your needs
Weekly check ins
24 Hr acess to me through phone calls/messaging
Video analysis
I was having knee problems for a while due to rugby and couldn’t seem to sort them out, so reached out to Jourdain who knew exactly what was going to fix them. Within about a month my knee pain disappeared completely and I was training better than ever with a specifically designed program to suit my needs. Been great ever since would recommend him to anyone. Even manages to keep me focused on training and that’s a massive challenge!! Jourdain is overall amazing and is everything you could ask for when it comes to support and understanding of individual needs!!
Having started my university career with a broken foot and crutches the hope of playing university rugby looked a distant possibility.
Jourdain mapped out my path back to play, inclusive of the necessary physiotherapy and gruelling conditioning all which in the end paid it’s dividends as I was selected for England Counties U20 the following season. Since he has helped my on my pathway to play professional Rugby Union and represent my country in Rugby 7’s.
The time and effort Jourdain put into my recovery and conditioning was momentous and something I am extremely grateful for. He has my full recommendation.
Jourdain really helped me to get better with my strength and with the right exercises for archery. He understood my goals and my competition schedule and how to make the biggest impact. He pushed me for the best results, and set fun challenges along the way. I always looked forward to my sessions with him. Jourdain was a huge influence in my progression in archery.'
I really enjoyed working with Jourdain. He gave me a better understanding of strength training and its importance. He’s an inspiring and hardworking coach who taught me a lot about how to get the best out of myself and my training sessions. He not only helped me progress in my rowing but to become a better athlete.
I worked with Jourdain on my Olympic lifts. Jourdain understood my current strength level and technique limitations, and created a programme around them. Although I was not competing, I was still very motivated by the intermediate goals that he set in the programme and saw very quick improvement in both my technique and my strength. Thanks to his coaching, I was able to achieve my goals in a very short amount of time. He even challenged me to a weightlifting competition against him at the end of the programme! His friendly attitude and excellent knowledge made him the best coach that I have worked with.
Jourdain worked with me for two years and during this time, I had the best seasons of my career so far! When I arrived at University worried about what may lay ahead, Jourdain was the smiley face I needed to settle me into the gym! He took me through techniques of all kinds of exercises which benefited both my everyday life and Archery in general. In short, he took me from a complete novice in the gym to someone who now loves hitting new pbs!
