“If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.”

Robert Butler, National Institute on Aging

The benefits of exercise are endless – ranging from weight loss, increasing strength and muscle mass, improving bone density and cardiovascular fitness. The benefits of exercise are not just physical however, with emotional and psychological benefits including but not limited to increased confidence and self-esteem, stress management and improvements in symptoms of anxiety and depression. In the long-term, regular activity and exercise can help reduce the risk and/or with the management of a plethora of conditions including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, cancer and high blood pressure.

Overall exercise may be one of the best tools at our disposal to improve our overall quality of life. It enables us to engage in valued activities and to do the things that we love. However, this is all common knowledge to most of us. The vast majority of us are well aware of the benefits of exercise, however it is generally the ‘how’ that is our downfall! There are many barriers to consistent exercise; perhaps not knowing where to start, what exercises to do, wondering if you are performing them safely, or simply not having the time or the motivation to stick with them long-term.

Enter the personal trainer ….

At MD Performance & Therapy we can help you overcome these common barriers to exercise and together we can help you to devise and execute an individualised programme that suits your background, circumstances, lifestyle and goals. Your coach will take the time to listen to your story to get a true sense of your underlying motivations and the personal challenges that have got in the way in the past. They will serve to guide you, hold you accountable and help you on your path to the goals that are most important to you whether that be losing 10 pounds, improving your strength or body composition, or being able to play with your kids or grandchildren in the garden!

Personal Training at MD Performance & Therapy will help you to look better, move better and feel better and healthier than ever before!

We have a number of personal training options to choose from at MD Performance & Therapy, including 1-1 PT, semi-private/small group PT and remote PT, which you can read about below.

1-1 Personal Training offers the most individualised personal training option available at MD Performance & Therapy. 1-1 PT is an ideal choice for those that are ‘all-in’ on their stated health and fitness goals and are looking for a customised approach and direct support and guidance from a coach to achieve these goals.

What you will get:

• Individualised programme based on your stated goals and objectives, taking into consideration your unique background, injury history, lifestyle factors and current abilities
• Supervised 1-1 training sessions
• Weekly programming via the TrainHeroic app, allowing you to log your activity, track your progress and gain valuable insight on readiness metrics such as sleep, soreness and stress
• Accountability, guidance and regular feedback from your coach

Semi-private/small group personal training provides a more affordable way to reap all the benefits of working with a personal trainer. Whilst still receiving a individualised training plan based on your stated goals. you will train in a small group of like-minded individuals looking to achieve similar goals, supervised by a qualified coach in an environment that is safe, supportive and fun! Semi-private/small group PT strikes the perfect balance between premium 1-1 training and the affordability and support system associated with group-based training.

What you will get:

‍ • Individualised programme based on your stated goals and objectives, taking into consideration your unique background, injury history, lifestyle factors and current abilities
• Supervised semi-private training sessions as part of a small group with similar goals
• Weekly programming via the TrainHeroic app, allowing you to log your activity, track your progress and gain valuable insight on readiness metrics such as sleep, soreness and stress
• Accountability, guidance and regular feedback from your coach

The remote programming service is for those looking to obtain a unique, individualised training programme tailored towards their specific goals whether this is weight loss, muscle gain, strength or general fitness, wherever you are in the world.

When signing up for remote programming you will complete a comprehensive questionnaire which will give you the opportunity to highlight your previous training experience, the gym equipment you have access to, your injury history, how many days you are able to dedicate to training and of course your own individual short-term and long-term goals.

Remote programming will be provided via the TrainHeroic app, which provides video demonstrations of all exercises and will allow you to communicate your progress with your coach to make sure you are on track to achieve your goals.

Programmes can be catered for your unique individual circumstances, so whether you have access to a full commercial gym or limited equipment at home, or whether you wish to train two days a week or five, the programme will take all of these factors into consideration for you.

What you will get:

• Individualised training programme tailored to your specific goals
• Weekly remote programming via the TrainHeroic app, allowing you to log your activity, track your progress, view video demonstrations of exercises and gain valuable insight on readiness metrics such as sleep, soreness and stress
• Accountability, guidance and regular feedback from your coach