We are Frank and Val, we started Smart Move Fitness after embarking on our own personal health and fitness journeys and we are now reaping the benefits of our healthier, stronger bodies and lifestyle.
The body we build today is the body that will take us through to later life.
We encourage you together, to give you confidence to create bodies that want to move well, not just for the next 20 days but for the next 20 years without giving up all of your favourite things.
I am Frank, and I am 72. When I decided to become a Personal Trainer it was because I have always been passionate about sport and fitness and regularly workout myself. My previous sporting background was in Squash, Football, Judo and Canoeing.
Some years ago I served as a physical training instructor in the British Army. Today I have a different unique selling point, being an older person and instructor I am able to work with my peer group but I also enjoy working with younger people. I am now using my knowledge and experience to help people transform through fitness to a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life, both mentally and physically.
Along with my personal training, I run a weekly group circuit training session and as a qualified massage therapist I offer Sports and Aromatherapy massage in our studio in Coggeshall.
I am Val and I am 70. I qualified as a level 2 Exercise to Music instructor when I was 51 and a level 3 Mat Pilates instructor 5 years later. I have been teaching group classes in various places (in my spare time) ever since. I have also worked with many clients on a 1-2-1 basis in our studio in Coggeshall. In the near future I will be introducing on line Pilates instruction videos, from beginners to advanced. I have qualifications in Pelvic Floor health, Weight Management, Back Pain management, Nutrition and Relaxation Techniques. I am passionate about educating and helping people to get the best from their bodies for now and the future. PS; I like a glass or two of red wine and I like a G&T, I also like cake but its all about moderation and control, I can teach you how to still have a little of what you like.
Focus on Cardiovascular health and daily stamina (e.g., carrying groceries, walking up hill without getting winded.
Focus on core stability, joint health and balance.
Focus on sleep, daily movement, strength training and eating for energy.
Fitness isn't just about looking good today, its about moving effortlessly as we age.
We can teach you how to make the most of your body and focus on what works well.
Learn to move with confidence today so you can keep doing what you love tomorrow.
We focus on practical real life benefits of training for later life, rather than short term aesthetic quick fixes.
The industry's obsession with 30 day boot camps, extreme diets and dangerous "no pain, no gain" mentalities that leave people injured or demoralised.
Our solution; Fitter, Steadier, Healthier as the sustainable alternative focused on longevity, functional movement and a supportive community
Together, our coaching environment builds confidence alongside physical strength whilst ensuring no one feels left behind. Learning how to fuel your body to get optimum performance and still being able to have some of the food and drink you love.
