Jon Ackland

Jon is an internationally regarded exercise physiologist and sports performance consultant with more than 20 years of experience in high performance analysis, prescription and motivation. He enjoys outstanding results with his athletes, with multiple world titles and international success across rowing, triathlon, cycling and America’s Cup (sailing) squads. Jon is the author of nine books on high performance and endurance training, two of which are used as University texts (the best-selling Power to Perform and Complete Guide to Endurance Training). In the area of sports performance technology, Jon is a prodigious serial inventor and has developed a wide range of successful training systems and products. An experienced sportsman himself, Jon is a former national rowing champion and Ironman triathlete, and has represented New Zealand at two World Ironman Championships.