Simple, sustainable fitness for real life
No fads. No extremes. Just practical training that fits your life and makes everything you do feel easier.
I work with people who want to feel capable, confident, and physically ready for life:
Busy adults who want to find out what they are actually capable of
People who want to move more and feel better
Runners & cyclists who want to add strength training
Anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed by the presentation of "fitness" on social media
People who want to feel the confidence of being more physically capable
The gym is just a tool. This is fitness that prepares you for life.
I'm not interested in the latest fad or unrealistic promises.
I am only concerned with the types of training which I know "move the needle".
I will help you progress towards your goal as far as I, and you, are able.
These are my fundamentals:
My goal is not to make you sore (although there will be some of that!) - my goal is to move you, week by week, towards your physical limits
Train movements, not muscles - think push, pull, squat, hinge, carry
Restore the 'bounce' - adults naturally lose elasticity in their lower legs which makes physical activities hard and increases chances of falling - we need this ability back!
The goal is 'Real World Strength' - if we're strong in the upper body but have a weak grip you will not be able to apply that strength in the real world
Train the software and the hardware - if muscles and tendons are the hardware then the nervous system is the software; we can develop both
These programs follow a joint approach.
In person sessions to get you going and to act as checkpoints but you
will be doing most of the sessions in your own time.
If you're motivated, but you just need some structure, these plans are the cost effective option.
Find one that meets your goals!
Personalised 1 to 1 or Small Group Training in Peebles (Scottish Borders)
There is very limited availability for this option!
Hi, I'm Martin
I've been helping people with their fitness goals since 2016.
Over that time I've refined my outlook on this; my 'mission' is to help people become physically capable in the 'real word', not just in the gym (there is a big overlap, but there are some gaps as well).
My coaching is based on these fundamentals:
Be willing to learn from the new, but there is tested wisdom to be found in 'old school' training
Be focused and intentional
Be consistent and work hard enough
You are what you do most days
If you want to start improving your physical capability, you're in the right place.
Looking to find a way to start introducing exercise into your life?
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