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Ready to take your fitness to the next level?

Are you motivated to improve your fitness but not seeing the results you're working for? Are you a complete beginner who's not sure where to start? Or are you a seasoned gym goer looking to shake up your training? If you're ready to make a change, I can help.

MEET THE COACH

I’m Matt, owner of Modus. I'm a Level 3 Personal Trainer with over 10 years' experience. Before becoming a private PT, I worked in a range of commercial gyms, most recently as a Platinum Trainer at David Lloyd. I now train clients at my private home studio in Guildford, Surrey, where I live with my wife and daughter.

I have worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from athletic 20 year olds to people in their 70s who have never set foot in a gym. I have experience in antenatal and postnatal training, working with SEND clients and working around a range of injuries and health issues.

My own fitness goals are focused on strength training and bodybuilding, but I also like to incorporate CrossFit style high intensity interval training (HIIT) as well as middle to long distance running. I practice what I preach and I will never give you a workout I wouldn’t do myself!

WHAT I OFFER

WHAT I OFFER

A free consultation and taster session

Start by booking in a consultation (this can be at the studio or online) to find out what I can do for you. If in person, this will be accompanied by a complimentary taster session.

1-1 personal training

One hour 1-1 personal training sessions catered towards your specific goals and abilities, incorporating a range of resistance training, conditioning and HIIT. Sessions are usually in person in my home studio, but I can also offer online sessions or can travel to you.

A fully kitted out private PT studio

Commercial grade gym equipment including a range of free weights and functional kit in a newly refurbished studio space.

Nutritional guidance

Nutritional guidance and habit coaching to run alongside your fitness program and help you reach your goals, whether that be weight loss, weight gain or improving your general health.

Body composition scales to track progress

My body composition scales track 17 of your body metrics, from body fat and muscle mass to bone density and metabolic age - perfect for goal setting.

For me, fitness goes beyond just looking good. It's about feeling better, both physically and mentally. Sessions with me are challenging and I will push you, but never beyond your capabilities - not being able to sit down for a week isn’t necessarily a sign you’ve had a good workout! That said, I will be there to make sure you work hard even on those days when you’re lacking motivation. I will also hold you accountable by staying in touch outside of sessions to make sure you stay on track. Calories and macronutrients are hugely important, whatever your goals are. I encourage clients who want to improve their nutrition to keep a food diary that I can look at regularly and give advice on.

As well as being challenging, sessions will also be interesting and engaging and I will regularly shake things up to ensure your progress doesn't stall. I have plenty of equipment to keep things fresh. Keeping training morale high is crucial and making sure you are enjoying your sessions is a huge factor in whether or not you achieve your goals. I will work around your lifestyle to ensure we set up a plan you can stick to, whether it's in your sessions with me, or when you're exercising on your own.

A good consultation is essential when starting out with a PT. I like to fully understand your goals and your motivations. I don't use 'cookie cutter' workouts and the more I know about your fitness history, past/current injuries and your exercise likes/dislikes, the more effective I can make our training. Get in touch now using the contact form below or email pt.modus@gmail.com and we can get started!

All method, no madness

Fat loss

Make effective decisions around your exercise, nutrition and lifestyle in order for you to lose fat

Muscle gain

Strength

Learn the key barbell exercises and improve your strength in a structured and progressive way

General fitness

If you want to put on muscle mass, resistance training with the right programming is the way to go

Move more, work your heart and lungs, strengthen your muscles and joints, and feel good doing it!

THE STUDIO

So what are the benefits of a private studio? Gyms are great, but they get busy and can be intimidating if you're a beginner. Maybe the lack of available equipment means you stick to the same workouts every time you go. Personal training in a private studio could be the perfect place for you to get out of your comfort zone, try new equipment and start expanding your fitness repertoire. (There's also no gym membership fee!)

My equipment includes a foldable power rack for barbell exercises, a pull up bar, bench, adjustable dumbbells (2.5kg-40kg), a cable pulley machine, and a range of functional kit including kettlebells, a plyo box, suspension straps, and slam balls.

I encourage many of my clients to learn and work on compound barbell lifts, such as squats and deadlifts, as these are some of the most effective exercises regardless of your fitness goals - this isn’t as daunting as it sounds, and once you get the hang of it and start feeling stronger it is an awesome feeling. But wherever you are in your fitness journey, I have kit that will work for you.

TESTIMONIALS

"Matt is the best PT I have ever worked with (and I have worked with many). He is vastly knowledgeable about anatomy, specific target training, weight loss, muscle gain and strength progression. I look forward to my training sessions with him, love seeing my progress and appreciate his always professional attitude and knowing that he will push me to get the results I want to see."

- Claire F

"Matt is not only an extremely knowledgeable PT with plenty of methods and approaches to your fitness needs. He’s also an encouraging trainer that is fun and engaging to work with. Matt keeps in-touch and tracks your progress from start to finish from dietary adjustments to fitness programs."

- Dan C

"I trained with Matt for many years and he's not just a trainer but also a friend. He is an excellent personal trainer that really cares about his clients. He listens to your needs and goals and creates a plan to achieve them. He keeps good records and helps to motivate by being able to remind you of how far you've come on. I can't recommend him highly enough."

- Ros B

"I trained with Matt for over two years. Matt always goes the extra mile. For example during Covid Matt dropped off equipment on my doorstep in order that we could continue to train online. We trained in my garden and he was always on time. The sessions were innovative and worked round any injuries ensuring a comprehensive workout. I was so sorry to lose him in this area and would highly recommend him."

- Sue N

"I first met Matt when he was working at Rainbow Leisure Centre in 2016, I then decided to follow him to David Lloyd because I didn’t want to lose him as a personal trainer. He’s very understanding and a great PT. He would always help me when I was training for some sporting event and ensure I was fit and ready. He would also help me with new movements when we were doing something different and talk me through it."

- Phil G

"I had never enjoyed exercise or been able to stick to a workout routine consistently. Training with Matt turned that around. I now feel so confident walking into the free weights section of the gym and loading up a barbell - I actually enjoy working out and I have never felt more confident in my body. Matt ensured I kept up with my fitness during and after my pregnancy - I have no doubt this helped my speedy postpartum recovery. Couldn’t recommend him enough.”

- Mel W