About OXOLT
Strength & Conditioning for Masters Swimmers

At OXOLT, we are dedicated to helping competitive masters swimmers unlock their full potential in the water. Our mission is to empower swimmers to achieve peak performance through science-backed strength and conditioning programs that are specifically tailored to the unique demands of competitive swimming. Whether you’re looking to shave seconds off your race times, enhance stroke efficiency, or prevent injuries, OXOLT is here to guide you every step of the way.

As a masters swimmer, you know how crucial it is to stay strong, agile, and resilient. That’s why we offer personalized training programs designed to complement your swim training and focus on building power, endurance, and overall athleticism. With OXOLT, you’ll gain the strength, mobility, and injury resilience needed to excel in your next race and achieve your swimming goals.

Unlock your full swimming potential with OXOLT—the experts in performance training for masters swimmers.

ABOUT OXOLT

At OXOLT, we believe in unlocking the athlete within every masters swimmer. Whether you're striving for faster race times, enhanced strength, or better resilience against injury, our comprehensive performance services are tailored to help you reach your full potential.

I’m Nathan Oxford, the founder of OXOLT Performance, and I understand the unique challenges faced by competitive masters swimmers. With a background in elite sports, including representing Great Britain and England in both swimming and powerlifting, I bring a wealth of experience to help you achieve success both in and out of the water. My journey includes breaking the British Junior Backstroke Record, winning the World Masters Swimming Championships, and securing gold at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.

I’ve combined my competitive experience with a Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning (with distinction) to design science-backed training programs that are not just about lifting heavier weights, but about building holistic performance: from strength and conditioning, to nutrition, injury prevention, and mindset.

At OXOLT, we’re committed to more than just physical training—we’re dedicated to fostering a community of athletes who are passionate about performance and progress. Our bespoke, results-driven approach ensures that you receive the support you need, tailored to your individual goals, whether you're working toward national titles or simply maintaining peak performance as a competitive swimmer.

Join our growing community of dedicated athletes and let’s work together to unlock your true potential. Your performance is our priority, and we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.

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Career Achievements:

Powerlifting

  • European Championships: 4th (m1, 105kg) bench press

  • Commonwealth Championship: 1st (open, 105kg) bench press

Swimming

  • World Masters competition best performance 50m backstroke (2010)

  • World Masters 50m / 100m Backstroke Champion (2010)

  • Senior National medalist

  • British Junior Record Holder (50m / 100m Backstroke, Short and Long Course) (1999)

  • County, regional champion and records (1993 onwards)

Meet the Team

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    Nathan Oxford MSc

    STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

    Nathan Oxford is a qualified strength and conditioning coach and elite athlete with a background in swimming and powerlifting. He’s broken the British Junior Record in backstroke swimming and won the World Masters Swimming Championships, setting a competition-best performance record.

    Now competing in Powerlifting, Nathan represented England at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships, winning gold in bench press and placing 4th at the 2023 European Bench Press Championships, where he also broke the North Midlands Bench Press record (M1, 105kg category).

    A Masters graduate (with distinction) in Strength and Conditioning, Nathan works with sports teams, including Swim England, delivering specialized strength programs at youth training camps.

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    John Rothery MSc

    OSTEOPATH

    John Rothery is a qualified osteopath in Lincolnshire, registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Osteopathy from Oxford Brookes University and has recently completed a Masters degree in Physician Associate Studies. He has also successfully passed the National Physician Associate Examination at the Royal College of Physicians.

    John previously worked as a Clinical Tutor on the Master’s in Osteopathy programme at Swansea University, where he helped train the next generation of osteopaths. He has further developed his musculoskeletal expertise through advanced postgraduate training, including upper and lower limb corticosteroid injection techniques at the University of Nottingham and an advanced ultrasound-guided injection course with SMUG in Leeds.

    A dedicated endurance athlete, John is currently training to swim the English Channel in August as part of a relay team. His sporting achievements also include completing Ironman France and Ironman Spain, along with ultramarathons in Alaska and Jordan.

  • Robbie Blackman

    PERFORMANCE NUTRITION

    Robbie is a performance nutrition coach specialising in supporting swimmers and athletes to optimise energy, recovery, and body composition.

    He holds a Level 4 qualification in Nutrition and has experience working with both amateur and professional athletes across endurance, sprint, and high-intensity sports.

    Robbie applies evidence-based principles within real-world training and competition environments, helping athletes structure their nutrition to support performance, recovery, and consistency.

    His work spans endurance, sprint, and high-intensity sports, with experience supporting athletes through structured nutrition phases including competition preparation and optimising body composition while maintaining performance.

    Robbie has a particular interest in swim-specific nutrition and fuelling strategies that support consistent training, effective recovery, and performance on race day.

You are an OXOLT athlete.

An OXOLT athlete prioritises their well-being, knowing that a balanced mind and body lead to long-term success.

An OXOLT athlete upholds integrity, respect, and sportsmanship, both in and out of the water.

An OXOLT athlete embraces lifelong learning, striving to improve as a swimmer and as a person.

An OXOLT athlete builds strength, mobility, and endurance, ensuring they are physically prepared to perform.

An OXOLT athlete masters the technical aspects of swimming, refining their skills for efficiency and speed.

An OXOLT athlete adapts to different training environments, embracing new challenges and methods.

An OXOLT athlete sets clear goals, measuring progress and celebrating every achievement.

An OXOLT athlete develops resilience, seeing setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.

An OXOLT athlete thrives under competition and pressure, performing with confidence at any level.

YOU ARE AN OXOLT ATHLETE.

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