Rehab Smarter.
RAce Stronger.
With Huw Darnell — Sports Injury Rehab for Triathletes & Endurance Athletes
Online & In-Person Programs | Brisbane & Gold Coast, Australia
Stop wasting time on generic recovery plans. I help triathletes and endurance athletes fix recurring injuries, rebuild strength, and return to racing stronger than before, with clear, evidence-based rehab programs designed for performance.
Train online or in-person and get a personalised roadmap from injury to your next start line, fast, simple, and built for athletes who hate guesswork.
Trusted by 1000+ athletes, professionals & everyday movers.
PEOPLE WE'VE WORKED WITH
WHY MOST REHAB FAILS, AND HOW WE FIX IT
Most rehab programs stop when the pain fades, not when your body’s ready to perform. That’s why you end up stuck in the same rehab → relief → re-injury loop, never fully recovering or rebuilding your strength.
The rehab → relief → re-injury cycle is common.
We break it- For GOOd.
Our programs bridge the gap between short-term fixes and long-term performance, focusing on strength, load management, and athlete-specific progressions that keep you pain-free, confident, and race-ready.
core benefits
WHAT MAKES OUR REHAB DIFFERENT
Designed for triathletes and endurance athletes who want lasting results, not short-term fixes.
Injury Rehab That Actually Works
Forget generic physio templates. We tackle the root cause with targeted, evidence-based rehab designed for endurance athletes, not just to heal, but to perform.
Built for Real Life, Not Just Recovery
Your program fits around your training and lifestyle, keeping you consistent and progressing, so you stay strong, injury-free, and ready to race.
Strength That Converts to Performance
Develop sport-specific strength and load tolerance for swim, bike, and run using proven progression principles that build resilience, not just muscle.
Online, Flexible, and Athlete-Focused
Train and rehab from anywhere with expert online or in-person support in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, personalised, trackable, and built for results.
Why Us
What Makes Our Athlete Rehab Approach Different
We combine clinical exercise physiology and sports injury rehab with performance-based strength training for triathletes and endurance athletes. Our programs address root causes, not just symptoms, using a strategic approach proven to prevent re-injury and improve performance.
Athletes & Professionals Who’ve Worked with Huw
Trusted by professional athletes, performers, and Triathletes.
During my formative years at the Brisbane Lions Huw worked with many players in the strength and conditioning department. After many a long afternoon of strength coaching, I recall Huw still giving his time, energy and care to provide specific advice and coaching for my own and many of the other developing players gym progressions. I learnt many things from Huw in relation to strength training and enjoyed working with him in his time at the Lions.
Tom Cutler
Essendon AFL
After complications from shoulder surgery I was requiring a sports physiologist I could trust to give me quality time and care. Huw was exceptional. He nurtured me through my recovery, constantly listening to the changing needs of my shoulder, formulating programs to best assist the right gains in strength and stability. I had full trust in Huw's approach throughout my recovery process. Thanks to Huw since returning to work as a professional circus artist I am continually feeling more confident with my shoulders strength and stability.
Acrobat Paul
Circa
I have had the privilege of working with Huw at the Capricorn Copper Mining Site, for the Byrnecut Mining. Huw has an ability to engage a workforce and an individual with a high level of passion and care. He has a thirst for knowledge and for meeting the needs of his client. Huw is a wealth of knowledge and is an asset to any individual wanting to be a better version of themselves. I highly recommend Huw in anything physical health. He is passionate, knowledgable, driven and he cares.
Dan Hunt
Director of Mental Health MovEment
about me
meet huw
Exercise Physiologist | Sports Injury Rehab Specialist | Brisbane & Gold Coast
You’ll get a coach who sees the whole picture, not just the pain.
Huw Darnell has spent over a decade helping triathletes, endurance athletes, and high-performers recover from injury, rebuild strength, and return to racing with confidence.
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA), Huw blends clinical rehab expertise with performance-based strength programming, bridging the gap between injury management and athletic performance.
He’s worked with professional athletes, corporate performers, and everyday movers, delivering proven results through evidence-based programming, load management, and long-term injury prevention strategies.
What sets Huw apart is his ability to see beyond pain, to identify the root cause, rebuild movement from the ground up, and design a plan that fits real-world training demands.
✅ Over 10 years of experience in sports injury rehab and strength conditioning
✅ Worked with AFL players, elite circus artists, and endurance athletes across Australia
✅ Available online or in-person across Brisbane and the Gold Coast
our services
In-Person Exercise Physiology
Individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or aiming to enhance physical performance through tailored rehabilitation.
Online Programming
Athletes and individuals seeking flexible, remote support for injury rehabilitation, strength conditioning, or recovery strategies.
Private Consulting + Lecturing
Sporting clubs, corporate teams, educational institutions, and health professionals seeking expert guidance on performance, rehabilitation, and wellness.
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15-Min Injury & Performance Audit
Fix recurring injuries, rebuild strength, and return to racing pain-free, with online and in-person support across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
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Huw Darnell Performance delivers science-backed coaching to help you move better, get stronger, and perform at your best, in person or online.
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