
With over 15 years’ international experience across elite sport and applied physiology, David Sadkin works with the HOOKE team to optimise physical performance and long-term health through highly personalised, evidence-based coaching. Passionate about performance science, David applies the latest research to support strength, speed, and longevity. His bespoke training systems continue to shape athlete preparation through his educational work on the ‘science of acceleration’. His work is grounded in a commitment to robust, sustainable training methods and long-term physical health.
David takes an evidence-based approach to physical performance, using individualised training to develop physical capacity while supporting sustainable, long-term health. His experience across elite sport and applied physiology informs how he approaches training for both performance and resilience, with particular interests including:
Strength and conditioning
Speed and acceleration
Applied exercise physiology
Functional capacity and resilience
Long-term physical performance

As Head of Physical Performance at HOOKE, David oversees the fitness evaluations and programmes delivered to members. He conducts fitness assessments and develops highly personalised, evidence-based fitness programmes tailored to each member’s needs, whether followed independently at home or with a personal trainer, with a focus on supporting long-term physical health.