I started training with Matt over a year ago, having stopped smoking (again!) and being determined not to follow my usual pattern of gaining weight.
It was with considerable anxiety that I made the phone call to arrange an appointment with Matt – was I going to make a complete idiot of myself, what would be expected of me and would I be constantly embarrassed by my lack of ability and fitness?
After a thorough and comprehensive assessment of my health and goals for training, I felt reasonably confident that I wouldn’t be expected to do anything that was beyond my capabilities. Matt was reassuring, professional, friendly and infectiously enthusiastic and despite my initial apprehension, I thoroughly enjoyed my first session. Matt made it such fun! I quickly forgot any worries or embarrassment – I was too busy jogging, boxing, cycling, lifting weights or doing floor exercises, to mention just a few of the things we do! (Yes, I really do all these things even though I am the wrong side of 50!) Since that first session I have gone on having fun – the work-outs are never boring because the sessions are always different, while continuing to be geared to my specific goals. Matt constantly monitors that I am using the correct techniques in order to avoid any risk of injury and provides the motivation when mine is lacking!
He also has an almost uncanny ability to know when to ease back and when to really push up the training levels. This is one of the many things that I have valued in Matt - he is always attentive to how I am feeling both physically and mentally and adjusts the sessions accordingly. I know that without that support and understanding I would have given up long ago!
It is now over a year since I had my last cigarette and I have not gained any weight at all and am confident that I will never smoke again! I am in better shape than I have been for years – I am fitter and stronger both physically and psychologically. So, if you are reading this and wondering whether to make that phone call – do it! To book up for personal training with Matt has honestly been one of the best decisions of my life.
Marilyn Reed
MB Fitness 2004 - present