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Junior racing driver Frederik Vesti has been making the most of the University of Bedfordshire’s Human Performance Centre (HPC) to help prepare him for his Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the upcoming 2023 Mexican Grand Prix.

Ahead of his scheduled free practice session on the 27^th October, Frederik joined academics and students from the School of Sport Science & Physical Activity over a two-week period, to prepare him for the environmental stresses of competing in Mexico. This included physiological testing, heat acclimation and altitude acclimation, utilising the state-of-art facilities available on the University’s Bedford campus

Speaking about his training in the HPC, Frederik said: “My time at the Human Performance Centre has been an invaluable experience in my preparations for the Mexico City Grand Prix. The specialised altitude and heat exposure sessions in their state-of-the-art environmental chamber have allowed me to optimise my physical capabilities and adapt to the challenging conditions I will face. The team's scientific approach to athlete development has undoubtedly given me a competitive edge."

Reece was the Human Performance Centre's first client. He put the state of the art facilities to good use in preparation for the gruelling Ironman Triathlon.

Ironman competitors Lucy and Reece came to train before the Ironman Championships in Hawaii. Over the course of two weeks, they used the environmental chamber to help with acclimation to the hot and humid conditions in Kona.

University of Bedfordshire students on the BSc Strength and Conditioning course assisted the MK Dons in their post-season testing.

Members of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club prepared for a new season in the labs.

MSc Sports Performance Graduate Neal Lattimore brought the boys along to labs at Bedfordshire to do some fitness testing.

Bruce and Tom got some training in before heading out to Morocco to take part in the Marathon Des Sables. The duo trained in our environment chamber in 40 degree heat in the build up to the ultra marathon known as being the hardest foot race on Earth.

Richard came to get some training in before heading out to Morocco to take part in the Marathon Des Sables. He trained in our environment chamber in 40 degree heat in the build up to the ultra marathon known as being the hardest foot race on Earth.