Setting the standard in
Equipment Solutions
Hello & welcome to Absolute Performance Where first class training facilities are designed and installed to your requirements, with equipment trusted for performance and durability.
We love what we do, and over the years we’ve worked with people from all areas of the sporting world, from sports directors and coaches to personal trainers and facility managers. Each client is unique, but they all have one thing in common - the need to provide the best training facilities possible for their athletes - without breaking the budget. Whether you’re creating a facility from scratch, renovating, refurbishing, or need help to source equipment or flooring, we’ll ensure that you get the best solution for your needs.
No hassle, just peace of mind knowing that you’re getting: Independent specialist advice with a professional and personal approach World class strength and conditioning equipment that suits your needs Unrivalled customer service from people who care Dedicated support from the start through to completion of your project and beyond
Our Team Meet some of our experts
Tony Buchanan
Siân Buchanan
Tony founded Absolute Performance back in 2008. With over 20 years in the industry, he has a wealth of experience ranging from fitness facility management to specialist high performance equipment sales. He’s happiest spending time looking after our clients, getting to know them and understanding their needs. A great problem solver, Tony works tirelessly to ensure the right solution is delivered, first time.
Siân set up Absolute Performance alongside Tony, and is responsible for keeping the business running smoothly back at HQ. With over 20 years experience in blue chip marketing, she leads the business and marketing strategy, spending time behind the scenes to keep things on track, as well as promoting AP at exhibitions and conferences. Siân keeps a watchful eye on making sure our clients are at the heart of what we do.
Simon Britton
Matt Clough
Simon joined Absolute Performance in May 2013 as National Sales Manager. He’s worked in the industry since 2000, as a gym instructor, a swimming teacher, a personal trainer and then progressing to a gym manager. Like Tony, Simon is responsible for managing client relationships, assisting with the smooth running of projects and installations and is always up for a new challenge. In true AP style, he’s not happy until our clients are.
Matt is a qualified personal trainer and owner of Edge Gyms in Leeds, as well as a professional gym designer. Based in the north, Matt loves being involved right from the start, with understanding a client’s requirements, helping them make the most of the space they have and budget available. He approaches projects with creativity in more than the design sense – often coming up with innovative solutions to challenges.
Founder & Managing Director
National Sales Manager
Co-Founder & Director
Project Consultant
Chris Guy
Warehouse & Installation Manager With 8 years experience in freight logistics, Chris is responsible the day to day management of the AP warehouse, along with co-ordinating all product servicing and installations. A new face to AP, Chris loves a challenge, especially one that includes a tool kit.
Unrivalled customer service from people who care
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What we do
Projects of all shapes and sizes
We’re proud to work with clients all over the UK, and even a few overseas. We have extensive experience of working with clients from a range of sectors including; Education Independent gyms and clubs Public sector Professional sports clubs, institutes and academies Private home owners We work on projects of all shapes and sizes, from fitting out the National Fitness Centre at Twickenham to the local public gym and the school up the road. Whichever sector you’re in, and whatever your budget, we have the expertise to make sure you get the most out of your investment.
How we work
Understanding your needs The most important part of what we do is listen. From the moment we first talk to you over the phone we want to understand everything about your project, no matter how big or small. We’ll then come to see your training facility to assess the space and discuss in more detail what you want to achieve. We ask lots of questions.
Who are you targeting and what are their needs?
What will it be used for and who will be using it?
Then we do all the leg-work to provide you with a solution for your requirements: We work with clients from a wide range of sectors and spend time understanding their needs and objectives Installing facilities for all types of athletes, including students, the general public, fitness enthusiasts and professionals Working with all levels of budget from upgrading existing fitness suites to designing gyms from scratch
It’s our passion for what we do that has earned us a reputation we’re proud of. We believe we’re setting the standard in equipment solutions.
Giving our clients peace of mind. aperformance.co.uk/about-us
Setting the standard in
Equipment Solutions
Independent, specialist advice Whether you’re fitting out a brand new gym or just need to upgrade your strength and conditioning equipment, choosing the right products for your needs can be a daunting task. That’s where we come in.
We offer a complete service helping bring projects to life
We’re independent and not tied to any particular supplier or manufacturer, so we can guide you through all the options available By working with us, you don’t have to shop around for the best prices or deal with numerous suppliers, saving you time We take the hassle away, and do all the leg work to provide the right solution for you and ensure you get the most out of your budget
Making the right choices
Bringing it all together
We can supply all types of products whatever your budget. From investing in premium brands such as Werksan and custom made equipment designed just for you, to products which are more competitively priced, without compromising on quality. By understanding your requirements we can help you invest in the important pieces of equipment and help you save on other areas, so you get the most out of your money.
We offer a complete service from start to finish, helping you bring your project to life. We provide specialist support to design and plan your facility, to help you get the most out of the space available. We then ensure you make the right choices with equipment and product selection. Finally, we manage the supply and installation, to ensure everything comes together on time. We’ll also be on hand beyond completion should you need us.
Working together We work with you throughout the process. Quite often there are several people involved and other stakeholders to consider. We know how stressful this can be and we work with you to find a solution which everyone is happy with. This kind of collaboration means that we develop long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Something we’re very proud of.
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Case Studies Professional Sports Club
England Rugby A great example of zoning with 5 different surfaces to accommodate training for line-outs, scrummaging, sprinting, sled work and lifting. Branded Werksan equipment, and clever use of colour brings a strong identity and quality to this world class facility.
Independent Gym Fitness Garage
The concept of this unique gym is brought to life by the extensive range of branded AP Functional Training equipment, as well as through the highly motivational branded AP Evolution Turf flooring.
We’re very proud of the work we do. Take a look!
Education
Canford School Making more use of limited space by creating a multi-purpose AP Heavyweight Tiled floor for a variety of activities including lifting and dropping of weights. Branded AP Power Series equipment completes the facility, with a strong school identity.
Independent Gym Celtic Academy
This first class strength and conditioning facility was created using premium brand Werksan power racks, branded platforms, benches, bars and weights. The multi-purpose functional training area is designed for individual and class based workouts.
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Strength Equipment AP Power Series The AP Power Series is competitively priced without compromising on quality. Each piece of equipment can be custom designed for your needs and made to measure, so you can make the most of the available space, whilst also stretching your budget even further. The range covers a broad spectrum of strength equipment, including Olympic platforms and racks to fixed strength, plate loaded machines and free weight equipment. To complete the package we have a full range of accessories including bars, plates, dumbbells and storage solutions.
The stronger the athlete, the more chance they have of performing to their full potential
Werksan: the brand for champions
What makes Werksan so special?
More and more people are using Olympic weightlifting as a core part of their strength training, which means gyms are choosing to invest more seriously in their weightlifting equipment.
Werksan has been around for nearly 50 years, and with that experience comes a unique set of basic ingredients which make it the brand for champions. Using superior, top quality materials combined with innovative technology, all Werksan products are then tested to the nth degree for safety and durability.
Werksan is the brand of choice, accredited by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), and regarded as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Olympic weight training equipment. As their UK partner, we are able to supply any Werksan product, including Olympic lifting platforms, power racks, training plates, benches, dumbbells and bars. Werksan products can also be branded with your logo and brand colours.
The Olympic lifting bars are crafted using Scandinavian steel especially developed for Werksan. The five strategically located carbon-fibre bearings, and synthetic gel lubricant for longevity, are all unique to Werksan. The bumper plates are made from the most durable synthetic bumper material available. Werksan are not stopping there, and are now expanding their portfolio and applying their prestigious brand to a broader range of fitness products.
We can supply any product you need... So you don’t have to shop around for the best prices or deal with numerous suppliers.
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Functional Training Equipment AP Functional Training Series The AP Functional Training Series includes everything you need from custom designed rigs and boxing rings, to foam rollers and plyometric boxes.
Functional Training Rigs Functional training rigs are fast becoming the new ‘must-have’ equipment in mainstream gyms, allowing users to increase strength and power, all from one rig. AP’s rigs provide new and exciting ways to exercise, whilst making the most of the space available. They can be custom designed to be free standing or wall mounted, with any combination of accessory including monkey bars, dipping stations, step up plates, medicine ball rebounders, multi-grip chin bars, as well as the facility to use suspension trainers, punch bags and battling ropes.
If performed correctly, functional training leads to better joint mobility and stability as well as increasing core strength
Functional Training Accessories We supply an extensive range of functional training accessories which can be used to tailor your training for strength, conditioning, resistance or sport-specific exercises. Use your accessories to add variety, for example combat exercises using punch bags and ropes, resistance training exercises using free weights, weighted belts, kettlebells and medicine balls, or foam rollers. For speed and agility we have a wide range of plyometric boxes, sleds, hurdles and ladders.
We can supply any product you need... So you don’t have to shop around for the best prices or deal with numerous suppliers.
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Flooring Solutions Zone your facility Our first task in planning your facility is to understand how the space will be used and create zones for the different types of training that will be carried out.
The right flooring solution We will then recommend the right flooring solutions which are best suited for each area. We provide innovative flooring solutions that are fit for purpose, and hold up against the most complex variety of movements carried out in training.
Our extensive range of flooring includes: Heavy duty rubber flooring for dropping and lifting Multi-purpose turf for pushing and pulling Rubber flooring for sprints and plyometric work Matting for mobility work
We are able to provide a custom solution to ensure your flooring is up to the job. It’ll look great too. Available in a choice of colours with the option to brand with your logo, the right choice of flooring can set the scene for the rest of your gym.
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A great gym starts from the ground up
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Key Sprint and plyometric track Sled work zone Scrummage and ruck zone Lineout practice zone Weightlifting zone
Machine Plant Room
and here’s how the England Rugby facility turned out
Flooring for lifting and dropping In a weightlifting area, you would normally expect to find platforms, but having different surface heights can be hazardous in a small space. Specialist 40mm thick heavy duty AP Heavyweight Tiles withstand the toughest treatment that Olympic weightlifting training can throw at them. They can be laid to provide a totally level flooring area, which can be used for multiple training purposes at any one time.
Multi-purpose turf for pushing and pulling Our great range of both temporary and permanent turfs provide a solution for any number of uses. The AP Pro-temp turf is rubber backed and provides a great space saving solution as it can be easily moved around. The AP Evolution and AP Foundation turfs are ideal for sled work and can be used for plyometric training when used with underlay. As with most of our flooring, these turfs are available in a range of colours with the option for your logo to be inlayed for that personal touch.
Matting for mobility and plyometric work Within our rubber flooring and matting portfolio, we have a range of solutions to cover activities including mobility, plyometric and sprint work. From interlocking matting to full indoor sprint tracks, it’s the time we spend with you to understand your needs for the space available, that enables us to give you the right flooring solution. aperformance.co.uk/products
Branding your facility There are so many ways to use your chosen equipment to enhance your facility: Colour code your equipment with your brand colour Add your identity logo to your flooring, whatever surface you choose Use embroidery to add a touch of quality to upholstery on benches In fact, most of our products can be personalised with your preferred colours and logo, including dumbbells, Olympic plates and even matting and soft plyometric boxes – the options are endless.
Home Gym Design Creating a unique home gym requires careful planning and specialist advice
We help you plan your home gym, to create a space which is personal to you. We guide you through the process and help you every step of the way: Using style cues from other areas of your home, we work with you to ensure the design of your gym is in keeping with the rest of the property Understanding how your gym will be used is important so we can create zones and ensure the best flow and use of space Choosing the appropriate flooring and selecting the right materials and finishes can be daunting, we help you make the right choices Custom designed equipment can be used to make the best possible use of space, and it can also be colour matched to ensure it fits perfectly within the surroundings
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Here are just a few...
We work with some great clients
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Here’s what they have to say
The victorious 2014 England Women’s Rugby World Cup Squad would like to thank AP for the part they played in the success of the team. Success at a World Cup is reliant on many factors coming together to put the team in the best place possible. AP’s support in helping achieve this was hugely appreciated and we look forward to continuing to work with you going forward. Nicky Ponsford Head of Performance, England Women’s Rugby Football Union
Seeing the England Rugby facility in Twickenham raised our expectations on what we could achieve. The team from AP worked closely with our coaches to put a package together that would most benefit our athletes. When choosing a supplier the functionality, quality and durability were key factors in our decision and the Werksan equipment supplied by Absolute Performance does not disappoint. This is enhanced by custom colours on all of the equipment, in addition to branded plates. The integrated flooring solution supplied by AP is one of the standout investments. This attention to detail makes the facility a fantastic place to work, train and ultimately perform.
We chose Absolute Performance because despite there being a vast number of suppliers on the market at the moment, Absolute Performance offered specialism and experience in functional training equipment and facilities. Their bespoke service, quality of product and competitive price set them aside from the rest. Benson Miyoba Dacorum Sports Trust Group Gymspace Manage
Throughout the process AP was always at the end of the phone to discuss concerns and give advice. We have chosen AP a couple of times and the reasons we have done are that AP have always found us a solution and met the brief. The price for what we have in place is ‘worth every penny’ and the service that they provide is quality and personal.
Andrew Miller, Sport Operations Manager, Sheffield Hallam University
I’ve worked in the fitness industry since 1999 and in that time I’ve dealt with a lot of companies. Without exaggeration, Absolute Performance has been by far the best company I have worked with. Two words sum them up ‘SPOT ON’! Tony took time to listen to what we needed and took all the hassle away. From selecting the right equipment to getting the kit installed, he was always reliable, easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional company and I can’t recommend Tony and his team highly enough. A great job, well done. Chris Jones Director and Co-Founder at Force
Terence Cooper Health & Fitness Development Officer, Sussexsport
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