STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Performance is integral to our ethos at The Mill.
We apply evidence-based testing and programming that is safe, stage-effective and promotes the best outcome for you.
Whether you are working toward a pinnacle event on your calendar, rehabilitating an injury or just starting your athletic journey, our Strength and Conditioning and Sport Science services are tailored to help you achieve.
- High-performance strength & conditioning – designed for athletes at every level.
- Performance testing & monitoring – data-driven insights to maximize results.
Return to Sport and Rehabilitation
When injury sidelines you, coming back stronger is the only option. Our return to sport programs ensure a structured, evidence-based, and progressive path back to full performance.
- Integrated performance rehab
- a full-spectrum approach to recovery, merging clinical direction with functional application.
- Sport-specific reintegration designed with one goal in mind—helping you return to peak performance.
Elite Training for Individuals
- Emerging athlete program – develop speed, power, and resilience.
- Adult high-performance training – train like an athlete, live like an athlete, feel like an athlete.
Contact: training@themillqueenstown.com
Ben Griffin
With a background in Olympic and World Cup level ski racing and coaching, and a strong history in performance and rehabilitative Strength and Conditioning, Ben leads our Athletic Performance and Gym teams.
Ben finds reward in helping others to realise their athletic potential, gain competitive advantage or return from injury to function and sport.
In addition to return-to-sport (RTS) programming, Ben’s programs also promote the long-term athletic progression of youth development athletes, and have proven their performance with some of New Zealand’s elite athletes.
Qualifications:
BHlthSci (Spt&Ex) PGCert(Spt&Ex)
Honor Saunders
Throughout her career, Honor’s mission has remained the same: strength training is for everyone.
Queenstown is packed with people who are athletes in their own right, and over the years she has been fortunate enough to work with a range of clients and help them achieve their goals, whether it’s to run the Routeburn, get stronger on their downhill biking, improve mobility for skiing, or simply walk uphill pain free – she’s here for it!
Working alongside The Mill’s physiotherapy team, Honor has built a wealth of rehab and strength and conditioning knowledge to create a program that works for you and your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a Personal Trainer for general fitness goals like weight loss, hypertrophy, mobility or learning basic form. Choose a Strength and Conditioning Coach if you are aiming to enhance sports performance, speed, power, or need advanced injury rehabilitation and prevention. PT’s focus on general health, while S&C coaches use scientific, sport- and injury-specific programming.