The programme addresses the need for strength, endurance, power and flexibility, and employs a variety of methods including weight training, circuit training, running, cycling, medicine ball, swim bench, and a comprehensive programme of specific core strength drills under the direction of 2 full time coaches. The strength and conditioning programme is a fundamental part of the strategy in Stockport. Athletes benefit from a well designed land based programme integral to training and competing successfully at a national and international level.