Strong&Aligned Personal Training

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As a 67-year old man who’s suffered with years of pain and misery from a chronic knee condition, I was diagnosed in 2025 with severe arthritis requiring Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery. Ahead of this major surgery (scheduled for June 2026), I was advised to undergo a programme of ‘prehab’ training - physical training, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, to strengthen not only the muscles in and around my arthritic knee but my general physical condition. Sam was recommended to me and from our very first meeting, I could see why: he listened attentively to my story, recognised not only the physical issues involved but also sympathetically addressed the associated mental and emotional factors, and created a brilliant bespoke training/exercise plan to optimise my physical and mental wellbeing. Since 10th February 2026 we’ve met twice-a-week at the gym, working together initially to increase my leg, foot and back strength, but then progressing to strengthening my arms and upper body, general flexibility and cardio health. I have been highly impressed with Sam’s first class foresight, knowledge and sheer professionalism, but crucially his sympathetic and positive approach and splendid sense of humour. It’s been a genuine pleasure being coached by Sam and crucially, seeing and feeling the measurable improvements in my knee condition, overall health and general wellbeing. I can happily testify to his effectiveness and have absolutely no hesitation in recommmending Sam to anyone.

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I’ve been training with Sam for a 7 months now, and I can honestly say it’s made a huge difference to me, not just physically, but mentally as well. I’ve lost weight, gained strength, and feel so much more confident in myself overall. Sam manages keep me motivated and now I actually enjoy doing exercise, which is something I never thought Id say! Sam is incredibly supportive and genuinely listens to everything, from when I'm feeling down and need a chat to ask to when I ask questions that I think are silly. PT never feels intimidating or uncomfortable, and he explains things in a way that actually makes sense, so I feel confident in what I am doing. Sessions are always a good mix of challenging and enjoyable (even if I complain halfway through), and I always leave feeling better than when I walked in. If you’re looking for a PT who knows what they’re doing, pushes you in the best way, and actually cares about your progress, I’d 100% recommend Sam.

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I recently had a session with this personal trainer while dealing with a few injuries, and I already started feeling better afterwards. I also noticed I was able to perform better during training. He was very patient, professional, and careful about my requirements, especially with my injuries considerations in mind. The session felt safe, supportive, and well tailored to my situation. Highly recommended!

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I came to Sam after a rheumatoid arthritis flare which left me feeling very weak and unstable. Since then my progress has been remarkable - Sam is patient and has really taken time to understand my situation and explain to me how the exercises build flexibility and strength. He encourages me to work hard but this is always done with humour and support. I genuinely look forward to each session and am so pleased with the impact my work with Sam has had on my daily life.