About us

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WHo are we?

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Performance Physique was established by Arj Thiruchelvam in 2014, having already worked in the industry for 9 years. 

Our goal was to bring the proven scientific methods used in elite sport and nutrition to anyone who wished to make progress.

Based in Solihull, UK we offer a range of in-person and online services focussed on sports coaching, fitness and nutrition.

Over the last 19 years we’ve worked with 1000’s of clients and athletes from novices through to Olympians

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to benefit from our expertise but you can join the numerous people who have improved their health and well-being by working with Performance Physique.

Our work has contributed to the success of Premiership Football Academy players, County Cricket players, Loughborough Sports, Academy Rugby, National Rugby, National Swimming and International Water Polo.


We provide data driven results, without the jargon but in a clear and structured manner for those who truly seek to improve their performance.9

Performance Physique Team

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Arj Thiruchelvam

Head Coach
 

James Phipps

Athletics Coach
MNU Certified Nutritionist

Kate Thiruchelvam

Performance Swimming Coach

Sasha Hourigan

Athletics Coaching Intern
 

Simon Eustace

Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Elite clients

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Jake Vincent

London 2012 Men’s Water Polo Team GB Athlete. We work with Jake on his strength training to maintain his competitive conditioning. Jake also receives ongoing nutrition coaching to ensure he’s competing at his full potential at international events.

Francesca Clayton

Fran competed in the London 2012 Olympics as part of the first ever GB Women’s Water Polo Team. Similarly to Jake, we support Fran with strength conditioning and regular nutrition guidance.

Aidan Mitchell

Aidan is a British Swimming Medalist training with us to improve his strength, power and conditioning to provide him with a competitive advantage in the run up to Olympic Qualification.

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Arj Thiruchelvam

(BSc Hons, UKA L2, MNU Nutritionist +) Head Coach

Performance Physique founder Arj has a BSc Hons in Applied Sports Science from Loughborough University & has co-designed two Sports Science Degrees for Oxford Brookes University.


Arj has worked with world-leading nutritionists Martin MacDonald & Mac-Nutrition, GNC and Holland & Barrett to deliver training programmes and has 17 years’ experience of performance mentoring, including working as a UK Athletics Sprints & Jumps Coach.


Providing clear fitness & nutrition guidance utilising the latest scientific research, Arj coaches novices to Team GB Olympians to consistently improve their personal bests.

James Phipps

(BSc) – Athletics Coach
MNU Certified Nutritionist

BSc Honours Applied Sport Science – Oxford Brookes University

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Boxing Coach

Assistant Athletics Coach

Sports Therapist

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Kate
Thiruchelvam

(MSc, BSc, PG Cert)
Performance Swimming Coach

ASA Level 3 Swimming Coach

GB Pentathlon & Talent Camp Coach

Luke Crawley

Luke Crawley

Senior Personal Trainer
International GB High Jumper

BSc Hons – Applied Sports Science
NASM / PTA Global / NBBA PT

UKA Athletics Coach

 

 

With 25+ years in competitive sports, Luke represented Great Britain in high jump. Over 16 years, he evolved into a seasoned personal trainer, coach, and Wellness Consultant. Luke’s global experience includes prestigious clubs and collaboration with the Petr Cech Academy. His dynamic expertise enriches our team, ensuring a fitness journey marked by excellence and dedication.

Coach Sasha

Sasha Hourigan

Coaching Intern

UKA Assistant Athletics Coach

British Gymnastics Coach

 

Sasha is a dedicated student athlete, demonstrating not only academic prowess but an impressive performance capability too. She’s a member of our Teen Speed Group and is currently our Coaching Intern. Sasha has an eye for coaching and competing and without doubt has the tools to succeed!

Simon Eustace

Simon Eustace

(Msc) – Strength &
Conditioning Coach
UK Athletics Coach
Sports Science Lecturer
Performance Strength & Conditioning Coach
Trained as a 400m runner alongside Martyn Rooney