Supporting actors and production teams to maintain resilience, focus and physical readiness throughout the demands of film and television production.
Working in film and television demands more than standard performance support. Shoots run long. Schedules shift. The physical and mental demands on lead cast are relentless.
With a background in elite sport and a track record across major productions, I provide performance and wellbeing consultancy built specifically around the realities of professional production — from pre-shoot conditioning through to wrap day.
I work closely with actors, production managers and line producers to ensure cast remain healthy, available and performing at the level the production demands — bringing the same rigour I applied to world championship sport to the demands of screen performance.
Bespoke conditioning programmes built around role demands, shoot schedules and the physical realities of long production days.
Sports therapy and injury management during production — keeping cast available, healthy and performing at their best throughout.
Long-form support across demanding schedules — building the physical and mental endurance productions require from their lead cast.
15 months of physical preparation and on-set support — building Richard's conditioning from the ground up for his lead role. Combining gym training with physical support throughout production days on location in Glasgow.
Half Man — BBC One / HBO, 2026On-set sports therapy and physical support during production of the Netflix historical epic, filmed on location across Scotland including Talisker Beach, Isle of Skye.
Outlaw King — NetflixSports therapy and pre-fight injury prevention as part of the official Josh Taylor Boxing Team — working across fight camps to keep Taylor as injury-free as possible in the build-up to and recovery from bouts. Present in Las Vegas when Taylor beat Jose Ramirez to become the UK's first undisputed four-belt world lightweight champion in 2021, undefeated.
Undisputed World Champion — Las Vegas, 2021David Jenkins is a Performance & Wellbeing Consultant working at the intersection of elite sport and film and television production. Based in Scotland, he has built a reputation for supporting some of the industry's most demanding productions.
With a background spanning sports therapy and elite performance environments, David has worked with athletes and performers operating under intense pressure — from sports therapy and pre-fight injury prevention for undisputed world boxing champion Josh Taylor, to major network drama productions on BBC and HBO.
Performance in film and television demands more than standard support. Shoots run long. Schedules shift. The physical and mental demands on lead cast are relentless.
Since 2023, David has focused exclusively on supporting actors and productions in film and television — bringing the discipline and rigour of elite sport to the specific demands of the screen industry.
For athletes and performers navigating the intersection of elite sport, performance and the screen industries — one-to-one mentoring drawing on experience across professional sport and major film and television productions.
Guidance for elite athletes exploring opportunities in film and television, drawing on direct experience of both worlds.
Supporting performers preparing for physically demanding roles — from initial conditioning through to production readiness.
Consulting with production teams on cast wellbeing approaches for long-form drama and high-pressure production environments.
Personal performance coaching for individuals seeking to maintain peak condition through demanding professional schedules.
Availability is limited. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Based in Scotland, available across the UK and internationally. Enquiries from line producers, production managers, casting directors and lead actors welcome.