After being a member of the wildmoor spa for 4 years and losing 3 and a half stone I got bored and needed a new goal to keep me motivated so I got into running and after a few months entered a half marathon, I trained hard for it without any supervision and finished in 1 hour 46.

A couple of months later I entered a second half which was six weeks away and decided to get some professional help with my preparation, after only six, one hour a week pt sessions with Richard and following his nutritional advice I lost 10 kg of weight and set a personal best of 1 hour 36,ten minutes faster than my previous time.

Henry Morrison

Richard is an outstanding personal trainer. His skill and knowledge are research based and he delivers a comprehensive programme which truly gets results.

Professional and dedicated, with an absolute commitment to achieving agreed goals, he is a pleasure to work with.

Richard's great interpersonal skills makes training an enjoyable experience. Total quality in every respect.

Mary Durndell
Author

I always said that wild horses would never get me into a gym. If I wanted exercise I would cut the grass or go for a walk, both of which, of course, I kept to an absolute minimum. In my job I spend a lot of time driving and when I'm not driving I'm sitting at a desk or in a meeting.

After much encouragement my wife persuaded me to try personal training and introduced me to Richard. Personal training has changed my life. My posture has improved beyond recognition. I am much fitter and far stronger than I have been for most of my life. I was very sceptical of those who claim that personal training improves the quality of your life, but it turns out to be true.

I have been incredibly fortunate to have Richard as my trainer and I have no hesitation in giving him the strongest possible recommendation.

Paul Budd
Investment Banker

I have been manger of Alvestone Football Club Since 1997, at which point the club was close to extinction, having been relegated from the Premier division of the Midland Combination. A Rebuilding programme began.

Richard joined the management team in September 2008 and took over the responsibility of the player's fitness and physical conditioning, implementing a sophisticated programme of speed and stamina work carried out on a regular basis. Performances of all the players were monitored by Richard. Gradually the fitness levels of the team rose to show dramatic improvements across the broad.

Results improved tremendously and from finishing bottom in 20007/2008 we are now in a promotional position and have retained some of the original squad from 2 years ago. Richard has also played regularly and has never asked the squad to undertake any fitness regime he was not prepared to do himself.

I find him an excellent person to work with, showing dedication to his fitness beliefs that Alvestone Football club has been very fortunate to capture.

Mike Cheslin
Manager Alvestone Football Club & Former Professional at West Bromwich Albion

I consulted Sophie at Motus during my rehabilitation following knee surgery. In a very short space of time I had increased my leg strength and lost both weight and inches, precisely as required.

As a bi-product of the training I also felt that I had a better immune system, increased self confidence and improved posture.

None of this would have been possible without the support and gentle persuasion of Sophie, who encourages with a smile as she increases the work rate!

Sandra, 44 years

I have recently done a 12 week weight loss programme with Sophie, and in that time I lost 1 1/4 stone. Great.

What I liked about this approach was that you were not just given a diet and told to follow it, you have help and guidance all the way, I saw Sophie every week and we talked over any problems I might be having and then she would suggest some solutions.

My programme has finished now, but I continue with the diet, which is just part of my life style now, and I also continue to loose weight.

Christine Todd, 62

"I can thoroughly recommend Motus' approach to Personal Training and Fitness.

They have a holistic approach to the wellbeing of their clients and their methods are based on good scientific evidence. Their clients enjoy their workouts and see results quickly."

Melanie Betts
Melanie Betts Physiotherapy Services, Physiotherapist to the British Olympic Team

After a lifetime of playing sport and two knee operations, depression was setting in because of constant knee pain.

But, a carefully designed fitness program, produced by Darren, has cured a lot of the pain and stiffness in my knees.

Now my sporting life can continue, thanks to Darren and his professional knowledge.

Don, 50
Company Director

I have been training with Darren for over 2 years and would recommend him to anyone wanting to lose weight, get fitter or stronger and improve their overall health.

Sessions with Darren are always good fun, which helps balance out the hard work! I get so much more out of personal training sessions than I would if I exercised on my own. The exercises we do are different to anything I have done before but more effective as they are personalised to my needs.

Darren has also helped me with my nutrition. I have learned which foods I should eat, in what quantities and when to eat them, which not only benefits me, but my family as well.

My exercise routine also had another positive effect - Darren encouraged me to give up smoking! I have not smoked for over a year now and know I never will again.

I feel fitter, stronger and have more energy than ever before!

Sharon, 36

In October 2006 I was involved in a serious accident and was in hospital for 4 months, 3 of which I was unable to get out of bed. When I left hospital I was very weak and everyday activities like walking were very difficult. As part of my rehabilitation it was suggested I should use a Personal Trainer...
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As part of my rehabilitation Darren suggested that I should think about massage to help relieve the muscle tension I had obtained whilst in hospital. For a while I didn't take this up as I couldn't lie on my front or turn over very easily...
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Rebecca

"I just wanted to say how much Rachel and I have enjoyed our Fitness Training sessions with you over the past 18 months. You have made them fun and varied and we have found them to be extremely beneficial to our general health, mobility and wellbeing and it has been a major factor in rebuilding my strength after 3 debilitating years of polymyalgia.

Together with Sophie's training and massage skills you make a great team and we regard our Training sessions with you as a permanent part of our lifestyle and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone - young or a bit older."

Jonny & Rachel (60 & 65)
Construction & Property

"I have been working with Darren as my trainer for nearly 2 years now, we first started working together when I had the mad cap idea of training to do the London Marathon with no previous running experience and more weight than ideal...
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Jon
Company Director

"My original plan was to only have Sophie as my personal trainer for a sixteen week programme to help me get back to the level of fitness I was at several years ago. To my own amazement I am still using Sophie today some 14 months later and I feel that the additional work has been worth the time, effort and cost, as I feel there has been a "One Hundred Percent" improvement to my overall lifestyle...
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Mark
Global Commercial Director

"I like a game of Golf , and come spring this year I was really looking forward to the warm weather. However I was not looking forward to the pain I would have in my feet and legs while walking the golf course."
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Chas Hudson
Retired Businessman

"The best senior development programme I have invested in over the last 10 years"

Paul, on our Corporate Wellness programme
C.E.O. of a multi-national company

"The gym can be a daunting place at the best of times. To non-locals and newbies it takes a pinch of courage to start a new training regime, class or even just stand on a cardio machine with a ripped male athlete on your left and high-street honey on your right! It is here where my reference for Motus starts - for you are in good hands, right from the beginning."
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Richard Roberts
Engineer

"Darren sat down with me and we spent time discussing the aims I wanted from my exercise plan. We set realistic goals and I'm achieving them.

Weight loss was one goal and Darren's programme has helped me lose weight faster & easier than ever before. Not only that but it's really good fun too!

I am seeing the results I need to keep me focused on maintaining the commitment long term."

Melanie

"I joined the Wildmoor Spa in February 2007 and began personal training sessions with Richard soon after. I decided to take the plunge into the world of 'assisted development', as I was becoming increasingly frustrated with regularly visiting the gym without achieving the results that I was striving for. The fundamental factor in this being my own personal apathy to the cause, meaning that nine out of ten times I would frequent the gym I wouldn't even break into a sweat."
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Robbie Tiffin
Financial Adviser

"Having just returned from a weeks skiing where our bodies did not do us justice, we decided that we had to do something about it. Therefore the aim was to sign up with a personal trainer and get into shape. With neither of us working full time this year it was a perfect opportunity to focus on our bodies and with the creche on site, Heather and Gemma could look after our twins whilst we were working out."
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Sarah Lyons and Matthew Twiselton
Business owners and property developers