Prof. Anthony Turner
Prof. Anthony Turner is a leading academic and practitioner in strength and conditioning. He is Professor at Middlesex University’s London Sport Institute, where he leads postgraduate research in sport. He has published over 200 peer‑reviewed scientific articles, contributed to multiple academic textbooks, and serves as an associate editor for the Strength & Conditioning Journal.
Alongside his academic career, Prof. Turner has extensive applied experience. He has consulted for elite teams and Olympic and Paralympic athletes across a range of sports, and previously led physical preparation for the Great Britain fencing team during the Rio 2016 Olympic cycle. He currently works as a human performance consultant for the British military and as a physical performance coach for Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy.
His recent research focuses on neuromuscular profiling, strength and power diagnostics, movement asymmetries, and performance testing strategies in high-performance sport. Known for bridging scientific research with real-world performance, he has helped shape evidence-based practice in strength and conditioning internationally.
Friday 17th April
Measuring Metrics that Matter and Meaningful Change: Statistics for the Applied Practitioner
Prof. Anthony Turner breaks down essential performance metrics and how to interpret data meaningfully—giving coaches and clinicians practical tools to apply stats confidently in real-world settings.