Research-led performance consulting for individuals and organisations

About Hugh

Professor Hugh Fullagar is a leading accredited sport & exercise scientist based at the University of Reykjavik, Iceland. He has over a decade of experience working with elite athletes, fire fighters and military to optimise performance, minimise injury risk and promote more effective recovery. Hugh is widely recognised for his research, leadership, and teaching in the field, especially on recovery for optimised performance. His approach is collaborative and results-focused, using proven scientific methods to enhance athletic and occupational performance standards.

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Services

Athletes & Teams

Hugh is experienced in working with world-leading athletes, teams, and sporting bodies to deliver performance programs and outcomes that are athlete-centred and evidence-based.

DISCOVER SERVICES FOR ATHLETES + TEAMS

Occupational Performance

Hugh leads research that finds better ways of driving resilience and performance for people in physically demanding occupations. He has led projects for firefighters, military and rescue organisations.

DISCOVER SERVICES FOR OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Workplace Health & Performance

Hugh blends the scientific research with his experience in the field to enhance the performance of professionals in all industries, especially shiftworkers. He translates the methodologies employed by elite athletes to help all of us reach our full potential.

DISCOVER SERVICES FOR WORKPLACE HEALTH & PERFORMANCE

Schools & Students

Sleep science makes a genuine difference in the lives of high-school students, whether they are athletically, academically or artistically focused. Hugh applies his experience working with high-performance athletes to support students to realign, focus, and achieve.

DISCOVER SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS + STUDENTS

Delivered Performance Outcomes For…

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“Hugh is a world-class professional. The impact he had on our systems, team culture and performance mindset was profound. I could not recommend Hugh more highly to any organization wishing to engage in health and performance enhancement.”

Joe Gomes | Performance Director, Consultant, US Defence Advisor
“Due to his unique mix of applied skills and research experience, Hugh was instrumental in leading our sport science department. His emotional intelligence allowed him to move seamlessly and collaborate across team sectors. I always admired his ability to build lasting relationships, attention to detail and create innovative solutions.”

Anonymous Former Client
"Hugh has a world-leading reputation for conducting relevant, high-quality sports and exercise science research. He demonstrates a genuine care for impactful research which benefits many different members of the community and works tirelessly to achieve action-oriented outcomes for stakeholders in need."

Professor Rob Duffield | UTS, Head of Research Football Australia
"Dr. Fullagar has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing projects aimed at addressing critical issues such as physical employment standards, injury prevention, and heat stress mitigation within the firefighting context. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing our understanding of these complex challenges and developing evidence-based solutions to mitigate risks and optimise health and safety outcomes"

Brendan Mott | Fire Rescue New South Wales
"Hugh presented to our men’s first team on how to improve their recovery after training and games, particularly focusing on strategies to optimise sleep. He used his experiences working in different elite sport settings as well as emergency services support to capture our players’ attention and pitch his delivery at the right level. His credibility in this space is underpinned by his deep immersion in the scientific research in this area (including his own published works). I recommend him to any organisation looking to explore and enhance their athlete preparation and recovery."

Dr Robert McCunn | Head of Performance, Heart of Midlothian FC
"Hugh shared his wealth of knowledge at an all staff lunch and learn event. He wove through stories about his experience working in NFL and as a world leading recovery researcher, illustrating how those in the corporate world can apply this knowledge to uplift performance. The audience was engaged and motivated to make meaningful changes based on Hugh's insights."

Charlotte Kent | Marketing Specialist, AirBnB
"Hugh is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practice in the field of sleep. His commitment to generating evidence-based recommendations and interventions that directly impact clinical practice translates scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit individuals and communities."

Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg (MD) | Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rheumatology, University of Pretoria
"We have consulted with Hugh several times with great benefits regarding recovery planning for our national teams. Maximizing recovery in situations that include long travel and less than ideal sleep schedules is a regular challenge for us here at the Icelandic FA. With Hugh's expertise we have been able to navigate these circumstances in the best way possible."

Grímur Gunnarsson | Head of Performance Science, Iceland FA
"Hugh has been a phenomenal mentor for me since I was a student enquiring about an Honours project. He took me under his wing, guiding me and providing me opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary research projects, university teaching and ultimately leading me to my current PhD and Sport Science position with Football Australia’s Women’s National Teams."

Georgia Brown | Assistant Sport Scientist, Matilda’s FC