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"Having picked up a knee injury after completing my first marathon thoughts of retirement were tempting, but......I did not feel my GP would be able to be of much help, with me being old enough to know better than to run my fist marathon in advancing years, so recommended by a friend I arrived at Gavin's door with a very skeptical mind.Gavin's initial assessment involved much prodding, stretching and rotating the result of which was an overview of what he thought had gone wrong and his recommendations on how to fix me.Still with a huge degree of skepticism I signed up for 2 sessions where Gavin identified my weak points and worked on re-activating my abused body.3 weeks later I was back in training with no knee pain, arise Sir Gavin I say.In all seriousness Gavin definitely knows his stuff, the difference between Gavin and so called sports therapists, is his broad knowledge base and open mind, if one remedy does not work he will look at it from another angle".

"In my first three months working with Move Personal Training in Basingstoke I lost 12kg in weight, 6.5 percent in body fat and 5.5 inches from my waist.  Move provides an enthusiastic and honest service. There is so much exercise/nutrition information available on the internet, that I was becoming confused with what I should do. Gavin was able to review my previous training, take my measurements, and provide up to date fitness and nutrition information. After this review he has provided a structured, personal routine for me which we have reviewed at regular intervals. 

Gavin is always available in-between appointments via email to answer any questions on nutrition or the programmes he has created for me. All this has meant that Move PT have provided a very specific service to help me on the way to achieving my goals. I would not hesitate recommending them to anybody."

"Wow! I'm fixed! Having had to stop running from what I thought was a stomach muscle injury, I'd rested for 8 weeks hoping it would heal but frustratingly it hadn't.  Talking to Gavin he suggested the cause of the problem may actually be a weakness elsewhere and explained how MAT could help to not only identify the cause but also to make my muscles stronger. Not convinced, thinking I knew my body best but desperately wanting to run again, I went along for my first session.

The approach of MAT is so logical and makes so much sense (if you know what you are doing which Gavin clearly does) and he was absolutely right. All the resistance tests identified a weakness in my right hip and my stomach muscles had clearly been compensating for this. A series of targeted activation exercises instantly gave my muscles new strength which was incredible! Because Gavin does a 'before and after' comparison the difference is so obvious to both feel and see.

After just two sessions (the second to reinforce the technique and re-test each set of muscles just to make sure my newly acquired strength wasn't just a fluke!) I was back up and running! I couldn't believe just one session had not only identified the problem but had also fixed it.  I'm delighted to be running again so quickly but best of all MAT is such a logical approach which makes complete sense and Gavin clearly knows his stuff! A very big thank you!"

"For the past 10 years I have suffered constant muscle pain in my back, neck and shoulders. I had been seeing a Chiropractor who made me pain free for one day at a time. I loved going to the gym but found that I couldn't do weights and I would suffer with the pain the next few days and the pain would get me down. I was recommended to Gavin where he completed a Muscle Activation Techniques assessment and from that day on he has changed my life. Gavin found that my muscles wasn't working properly and found weakness in all areas. of my body. I have been have weekly sessions with Gavin since January 2011 and have been pain free after 7 months (7 months is not a long time especially as I have been in pain for 10 years and muscles do not change and strengthen overnight). I have also been having weight training sessions with Gavin to gain strength in these areas and I have shown improvement, I am now confident and pain free when training on my own in the gym using free weights. Gavin is very professional, has excellent knowledge in Muscle Activation Techniques and anyone who has been suffering with any pain should book an appointment with him." 

"I have been working with Move personal training for the past 3 years. Throughout this time they has worked closely with me to not only increase my fitness levels but also to give me really sound advice on general health and lifestyle issues. Through giving this advice I went onto the fat loss programme which was an amazing way to reduce my body fat and trim up even more. I have spent many years trying to "get slim"and this is the slimmest I have ever been.""Move is more than a personal trainer, they are extremely knowledgeable about health, food, body composition and more.......................can highly recommend them."

"After spending the past 30 years battling with my weight, Move personal training have given me a far better insight and understanding into how my body reacts to certain food groups and other factors, some of which are very surprising.  I used a Biosignature Assessment which is not a faddish diet, not a 'one size fits all' eating plan but a sensibly tailored, achievable and healthy lifestyle, which brings with it the rewards of weight-loss, increased vitality and it certainly lifts the spirit"

"I had been suffering from a tight lower back ache, which was most painful in simple episodes of my day such as cleaning my teeth or laying flat on my back. After trying many different methods like stretching, resting, bathing-soaking-icing and substantial pain killers. Nothing seemed to change.I visited Gavin for a Muscle Activation session and explained my problem to which he performed a number of muscle tests in my upper and lower body to pinpoint exactly where the tightness was coming from. After locating the problem (which wasn't where I thought it would be) Gavin showed me some surprisingly simple and easy muscle activation techniques to perform when  I felt tight. After a day the tightness and pain had reduced noticeably and after 2 weeks the problem had gone completely.I have since been able to train extensively and completely pain free with thanks to the muscle activation exercises given by Gavin."

"I was a frequent gym user before I met up with Move personal training, but I wanted to take my training to the next level. I had known Gavin for a while as I'd been to a few of his spinning classes and just spoke to him in and around the gym. He measured my body fat and provided me with my Biosignature, from which he could tell where my body was storing fat and why. After two months of working with Gavin and using the Biosignature method, I went from 15% body fat to 10%, keeping all my lean mass, I now follow simple nutritional guidelines and my body is improving in fitness and health all the time. Gavin was knowledgeable, encouraging and professional and I would recommend him to anybody."

"I've got just 3 months to go until my wedding and wanted to lose some weight as well as improve fitness. I've never had a personal trainer before and was a little nervous about the whole thing. Gavin is such a personable guy and I look forward to training once a week. It keeps me motivated - If I just go to the gym on my own I stop going after a while so it's good to have someone to help me maintain the motivation. I'm now running on the treadmill which is a miracle in itself. Gavin also works around my busy work/home life accordingly."

"Following years of back problems and then recently operations I went to Gavin initially for Biomechanics / strength building exercises, after several Muscle Activation sessions he has provided the strength, confidence and ability for me to progress onto a further more structured training regime which long term will hopefully reduce or possibly eliminate the amount of any further medical intervention, the change has been truly remarkable."

"When I first went to Move personal training for a Biosignature assessment I was amazed with the amount of body fat I actually had and in places I never realized I was storing it, but with guidance from Gavin on my diet, training and supplements my body fat has massively decreased whilst maintaining my muscle mass. The results were incredible! Between February and June while working with Biosignature assessment my body fat dropped from 16% to 9% which worked out to a fat loss of more than 5kg and I cut my abdominal fat by more than half. I am extremely happy with the results and would recommend this to anyone."

"I chose to go on the fat loss system because I had been training frequently for a few years and not lost the weight I wanted, even though i had been training hard. Not only did this system help me become the leanest I had been in many years, I also was able to think clearer, I became more alert, had more energy and in general just felt a lot happier.  I would definitely recommend Move personal training and the fat loss system to anyone"