THE ELITE PERFORMER'S TRAINING PLAN
7 Days To Train Smarter, Recover Faster, And Build The Systems Behind Consistent, High-Level Performance
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"From playing 8 shows a week in Hamilton (London) to rebuilding after two brain injuries, this is the training framework I wish I had from day one.
If you want to move better, think clearer, recover faster, and perform more consistently, this is your first step."
Become A World Class Performer
Whether you’re already working professionally in the entertainment industry…Or you’re building momentum and want to take your skills to the next level…This 7-day training plan gives you the systems world-class performers use to perform consistently at their best without burning out, suffering fatigue, or getting injured.
🔎 Meet Your Coach: Chris Draper, who…
Is a qualified personal trainer and performance coach
Has held the drum chair on Hamilton in London's West End since 2021
Has worked with over 500 students
Created Functional Performance, a performer specific program for developing world class skill through balancing physical training and microdosed recovery strategies

“[Working with Chris] I’ve made more progress over the last year than I did in the previous five. Not only am I thrilled with the impact on myself, but the improvements in how I navigate life have been invaluable”.
Want To See What You'll Get When You Sign Up?
Over 7 days, you’ll learn how to build the systems behind long-term, high-level performance so you can raise your baseline and unlock the next level of your craft.
Here's everything you'll unlock when you join...
Day 0: The Importance Of Balancing Training And Recovery
Day 1: The Hidden Foundations of Elite Performance
Day 2: The Core Systems That Power World-Class Performance
Day 3: The 5 Reasons Generic Fitness Plans Can Only Take You So Far
Day 4: 5 Ways To Upgrade Your Workouts
Day 5: Recovery As A Skill (Not Just A Day Off)
Day 6: How To Build A Micro-Recovery Toolbox
Day 7: The 3 Simple Nutritional Pillars Behind Long-Term Performance
The Elite Performer's Training Plan is an educational resource created by Chris Draper, a qualified personal trainer and performance coach, with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. This course is designed to help performers train more effectively, recover intelligently, and build the systems behind consistent, high-level performance.The material provided in this course is based on lived experience, professional training, and current evidence-based practice. However, it is not medical advice or a substitute for personalised clinical care.While every effort has been made to provide accurate, safe, and effective guidance, individual results will vary depending on your experience, physical condition, effort, environment, and personal circumstances. No specific outcomes (physical, mental, creative, or professional) can be guaranteed.If you have any injuries, medical conditions, or concerns about your ability to participate in physical training or recovery protocols, please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your routine.By participating in this course, you accept full personal responsibility for your health, wellbeing, and training outcomes, and agree that Functional Performance and Chris Draper are not liable for any injuries or results stemming from the use or misuse of this material.All content is provided in good faith, with the aim of supporting sustainable, long-term performance for working performers.