Who is Strata Performance?

Strata Performance is owned and run by Sam Yarwood, and are our recommended company for strength and conditioning coaching and consultations. Sam has a PhD in biochemistry and cell biology, and he fuses his fundamental understanding of biological processes that he learned during his time as a research scientist to an in depth knowledge of sport, movement and training.

Sam established Strata Performance to help like-minded souls build the strength and robustness needed to be athletic in the outdoors year after year. His previous experience training for various sports while working in busy, time-poor, stressful non-sporting jobs gives him a unique understanding into how to fit effective training into the demands of hectic modern life.

Sam is a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach, a British Weightlifting Level 1 coach, a UKSCA associate member and a Level 3 Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Why
Strata Performance?

In geology “Strata” refers to a series of layers that form over time to create rock. Strata Performance reflects this philosophy – careful and methodical building of layer upon layer, to create something that is unique, strong, robust and long-lasting.

As trained scientists, experienced coaches and multi-sport outdoor athletes themselves, Strata Performance take an evidence-based and highly individualised approach to sustainably build all the qualities you need for a lifetime of fun, adventure and athletic success.