Testimonials

Comments from people inspired by Moving Strong classes, off-season training and one to ones.

Squash off-season and in-season physical preparation plan

“I reached out to Mark on a recommendation from a former World top 10 player and Ivy League college squash coach, and knew of his long-standing work with the England Squash Team including Nick Matthew.

As a player with a full time, 50+ hour a week job outside of squash, I wanted to be able to increase my performance at an international level while looking after my body to reduce the likelihood of injury as I reached my 30’s.

Mark excels in several areas which make him an ideal partner for athletes wanting to take their conditioning work seriously. His ability to listen to individual requirements and design a periodized program that precisely targets key events through use of workout blocks, designed down to a daily level of detail, provides structure, accountability and allows you to track tangible progress week to week.

The sessions Mark designs are both easy to understand (supported by video demos) and sufficiently varied to maintain interest over a long period of time. As Mark closely integrates his workouts into other skill-based or competition-based practice you may need to incorporate, the workouts represent an extremely efficient use of time, which in my case was vital to success. He also includes a significant amount of pre-hab type work which is otherwise easy to neglect, particularly when training volume increases.

As a result of my work with Mark I have reached a new level of physical conditioning I did not achieve throughout my 20’s and am well placed to perform in the coming season.”

Nick – 31

Bodyweight conditioning class

“An excellent supplement to the normal routine of gym, running, cycling etc. The class focuses on core strength and flexibility. I like that you do everything at the pace you are comfortable with, there is no pressure. Mark has even provided short workouts for us to do at home between sessions.”

Julian – aged 58

Bodyweight conditioning class

“Mark’s sessions have been great for me personally as I have previously struggled with injuries, aches and pains. As a result of doing the sessions I have felt a lot more mobile and flexible, as well as feeling stronger. The sessions are good fun and I always leave the class feeling good! Sessions are also really relaxed and Mark is extremely supportive, always being available to answer questions, offer advice and it’s amazing to gain an insight from someone so knowledgeable!”

Ollie – aged 21

Bodyweight conditioning class

“I have been attending Mark’s Moving Strong class for 6 months and have evidenced improvements in my flexibilty and core strength – I really enjoy attending the classes which are run in a professional and friendly manner with Mark accommodating each individual on needs and offering support. I have never attended any classes prior to this and was skeptical when my wife mentioned this to me. I will be attending these sessions as long as they run.”

Doug – aged 47

Bodyweight conditioning class

“Since starting Mark’s classes my husband and I have both felt a range of benefits. His exercises are simple and effective and help to reduce those everyday aches and pains. Mark makes the classes interesting and fun, I would recommended them to anyone.”

Mairi – aged 43

Bodyweight conditioning class

“I am on my second block of sessions with Mark and they are transforming my core strength and stability and markedly improving my flexibility. The sessions are progressive and testing without being over arduous and Mark leads us through each routine with meticulous thoroughness – and keeps things fun and fresh. I have been struggling with an arthritic hip and the sessions have really helped to reduce my hip pain. I can wholeheartedly recommend moving strong and Mark’s expertly prepared sessions.”

Stephen – aged 55