When the season begins, every athlete, whether amateur, elite or a weekend warrior wants to be at their peak. But the truth is, peak performance doesn’t begin on match day. It starts well before, during the crucial pre-season period where you lay the foundations not just for performance, but for injury prevention and longevity. Whether your goal is to break some season records or even just make it through the whole season without injury, pre-season testing can be hugely beneficial. Running you through an AxIT pre-season assessment and testing could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
The AxIT system is an advanced performance testing suite that provides objective, real-time measurement of strength, power, and movement. It includes:
These tools deliver precise data on how your body produces and controls force across a variety of functional tasks.
Traditional strength and fitness testing can be very telling and helpful, but sometimes, these can miss the accuracy and intricacy needed to truly understand an athlete’s unique strengths, weaknesses, and injury risks.
AxIT changes that. It puts specific data in your hands, so you can stop guessing and start making informed progress.
The most common reason athletes miss matches? Preventable injuries.
AxIT testing is specifically designed to uncover asymmetries, imbalances, or deficiencies that may not be obvious to the eye. By measuring how each limb performs during isolated and functional movements (such as jumping, hopping, or balancing), we can pinpoint problem areas long before they manifest as pain or injury.
Imagine discovering your left leg produces 15% less force than your right during a jump, before it results in a hamstring strain halfway through the season. That’s the power of proactive testing.
Once AxIT testing identifies weak spots, it’s not just about pointing them out. The real value lies in creating an individualised rehabilitation or prehabilitation plan, including targeted exercises that address your specific needs.
These aren’t generic workouts or warm ups, they’re individualised programs built around your data, your sport, and your goals. Whether it’s improving joint control or increasing single leg strength, you’ll walk away with a clear, effective strategy to keep you strong, balanced, and performing your best all season.
Testing isn’t a one-time event. With AxIT, you can track your progress over time, whether you’re recovering from injury, focusing on a specific weakness, or chasing a performance milestone. If you do happen to unfortunately pick up an injury during the season, the numbers we want to get you back to are already there waiting.
Watching your numbers improve isn’t just motivating, it builds both your confidence and your physio’s that you’re moving in the right direction. And if things start to regress? You’ll catch it early and make adjustments, rather than risk a setback.
Pre-season isn’t just about getting through it, it’s about building the best possible version of yourself. When you understand your baseline, you can structure your training to maximise gains in the areas that matter most.
Whether you’re a sprinter looking to generate more horizontal force, a footballer improving lateral stability, or a rugby player working on upper-body power, pre-season testing helps ensure every goal is met.
If you’re coming back from injury, the return-to-play process can be nerve-wracking. Force testing provides objective data and benchmarks to determine whether both limbs are performing equally and whether you’re meeting the demands of your sport.
No more guesswork. No more “I feel ready.” Just clear, measurable evidence that you are genuinely prepared to handle the load.
If you train, move, or compete, knowing where to start with a tailored assessment can help you do it better and safer. Looking for a place to start? As always, an ideal start to each session is an effective neuromuscular warm up, find our Invigorate Injury Prevention program here
Interested in an AxIT assessment? Book online or via phone/email now. Link
(Published Jul 2, 2025)
Written By: Invigorate HP
