How AXIT Strength Testing Helps Runners, Athletes & Rehab Clients (And What to Expect in a Session)

The AXIT Strength Assessment is one of the most effective ways to assess performance, track progress, and prevent injury, especially for runners, hybrid athletes, and active adults. At The Functional Physio, we use AXIT to guide training decisions with precision and help our clients move better and perform with confidence.

If you're curious about what AXIT can tell you, and what an actual session includes: this blog breaks it all down.

Why AXIT Is a Game-Changer for Runners & Athletes

1. Identify Muscle Imbalances Early

Runners and athletes often develop left–right strength differences that increase injury risk. AXIT highlights these asymmetries instantly, allowing us to target them before they turn into issues.

2. Improve Running and Sport Performance

Strength is the foundation of efficient movement.AXIT measures key performance markers such as:

• rate of force development

• lower-limb strength

• power output

• stability

These insights help us design programs to enhance running economy, speed, power, and resilience.

3. Build Stronger, Smarter Training Plans

Using objective data, we can prescribe exercises and loads with confidence, a huge advantage for runners and Hyrox athletes who rely on precise strength work to support high training volumes.

4. Support a Safe, Data-Backed Return to Sport

After injury, it’s crucial to know when your strength has fully returned.AXIT helps confirm readiness with objective numbers, not just “pain feels okay,” reducing re-injury risk.

5. Track Strength Gains Over Time

Consistency builds strength, but seeing your numbers improve is incredibly motivating.AXIT reports show:

• how much stronger you’re getting

• how your imbalances are changing

• whether your program is working

• where you need to focus next

  
  

What Happens During an AXIT Strength Assessment?

A full AXIT session at The Functional Physio typically includes:

1. Movement Screening

We observe how you move to understand patterns, compensations, and areas of overload.

2. Lower-Limb Strength Testing

Often including:

• glut x strength

• hamstring strength

• quadriceps strength

• calf strength

• upper limb testing

• shoulder muscle testing

3. Power & Balance Assessments

We assess how efficiently and evenly you produce force — essential for runners, athletes, and anyone returning to sport.

4. Review of Your Results

You get clear, easy-to-read data showing your strength, imbalances, and performance metrics.

5. Personalised Plan

We build a targeted strength or rehab plan based on your results so you know exactly what to work on.

Who Benefits Most From AXIT?

AXIT is ideal for:

✔ Runners needing a performance assessment

✔ Hyrox and endurance athletes

✔ Individuals coming back from injury

✔ People wanting a strength baseline

✔ Those wanting clear, measurable progress

✔ Anyone looking to train smarter, not harder

Want to Book an AXIT Strength Assessment?

Click the link  or send us a message to book your assessment and take the guesswork out of your training.