Dr Garry Palmer

Sports Physiologist

About Dr Garry Palmer

Founder of Sportstest, Garry has been studying sports science for over 30 years. During his career, he has worked with many elite athletes who have gone on to perform on the world stage.

With a PhD in Sports Science from Cape Town studying under Tim Noakes, Garry went on to be a professor at Kingston University, researching the effects of cycle training and running. where he taught students such as Olympians Gail Emms and Matthew Kidd.

Garry has also worked with the South African Triathlete Squad, training and advising them prior to the Sydney Olympics, the Jordan Formula 1 team and travelled as exercise physiologist for the English karate team at the European and World Championships.

Since 2003 Garry has been working alongside runners, cyclists, and triathletes. He founded Sportstest along his own philosophy towards training. “At the end of the day, it’s not about pushing someone harder.

It’s about understanding what makes them tick, why they’re training, why they aren’t training, and keeping them performing all the way through. Because you don’t just coach the engine, you coach the whole person.”

Author

Running: From Middle Distance to Marathon (Elite Performance)
Cycling: Successful Sportives (Elite Performance)

Qualifications

PhD in Sports Science
Accreditation from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
Fellowship by the American College of Sports Medicine