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  J H

  Review for Xian I have worked with Xian for over a year now and can say I see the benefits every time I pull onto the wall. Her understanding of climbing movement is second to none and her ability to communicate this and make it relevant to you is why I see myself working with her for many years to come! Xian was able to help identify areas were I could improve my climbing, meaning I now feel like I have the tools to push myself and try harder, wether that be outside or in the gym Xian makes coaching specific to you and doesn’t just use a one fits all approach. Movement, project/trip tactics, mental game, she does it all! Review for Ross: I’ve known Ross personally and worked with him for several years now. His knowledge and expertise has helped me overcome and manage numerous injuries including golfers elbow and Rotator cuff related issues. We also worked together to come up with a training plan which helped me to better understand load, volume and how much. I now feel more confident on the wall and like I have the tools to better manage my body and climbing.

  07-05-2023
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  Samantha Antoniou

  I had monthly coaching sessions with Matt to help me train and prepare mentally for a marathon and what I have learned is just invaluable. Personalised warm-ups and stretches, mental performance and mindset, nutrition, recovery tactics and strategizing how to get the most out my training alongside being a parent of two kids under 5. I completed the marathon! Am injury free and have so learned so much I can apply to other areas of my life. Highly recommend.

  07-05-2023
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  Dave Bloodworth

  As others have commented, I really cannot recommend these guys highly enough. I got in contact with Ross after an extremely positive recommendation from a friend. I'd been in pain, in my back and legs, for nearly two months. It really was badly affecting my quality of life, and of those around me. I must admit I was sceptical, I'd been to physios before and not had the best results. I've worked with Ross for about six weeks now and I've been pain free for about three or four of those. The exercise programs he devises are simple, effective and tailored specifically for your needs (and pain levels). He also takes into account the equipment you have (or don't have) at home, so that you can be just as effective when exercising away from the gym. I think that maybe the biggest surprise for me, was the education I have received along the way. You come away knowing what you need to do and exactly why you need to do it. It's been a fascinating experience. I couldn't be happier with the results from my time spent with Ross.

  28-02-2023
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  Lukie Tolhurst

  Update Jan '23: I threw everything at these guys in 2022. Stuck at V2, stuck at 6a lead, terror of falling, terrible technique, persistent shoulder pain...but then in Dec I led my first clean proper 7a, I came 3rd at HarroWall Blockfest Masters competition, and today I climbed my nemesis, the roof at Parthian Reading. Blood, sweat and tears, but a lot of laughs, mental and physical resiliance building and it feels great. Can't thank them enough. If you are considering going, I would say just do it!

  28-02-2023
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  Mark How

  I worked with Ross for about 7 months with monthly sessions and then having a plan set to follow over that month. Initially I started due to wanting to get past a long returning injury. Ross helped me get past this with both some movement/strength based ideas and by reframing how I viewed my "injury". Ross was able to support me to the point of climbing again without pain or concern. I decided to continue with the sessions as they were helping my performance but also challenging my outlook on sport. It was clear from the start that Ross is very knowledgeable about what he does and puts in the time to stay up to date and have a proven baseis for his input. Apart from all of Ross's evident knowledge he is also a lovely person to work with and I really is interested in the whole person not just the sports specific side. I couldn't recommend APS enough definitely give them a go!

  28-12-2022
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  Kendall Steventon

  So grateful for Matt at APS Coaching. I initially started due to severe shoulder pain that I had had for years which was stopping me from doing things I loved (yoga, gymnastics, aerial silks). Matt created a custom plan that changed and updated regularly to help me in a process of understanding and then relieving my pain but also to strengthen to avoid the pain keep reoccurring. He is ridiculously knowledgable, it is fascinating. After the initial pain, I worked with Matt to improve and grow in multiple areas of my lifestyle (exercise, nutrition and more recently, mindset) and I honestly cannot recommend him enough. He went above and beyond to not only help with my pain but completely change the way I view exercise AND the importance of 1. Putting focus and energy into nutrition and mindset but 2. also understanding the why behind it all which has massively changed my life. The whole team at APS are friendly, welcoming and they truly are like nothing else I have found. Super thankful to Matt that I can now do the things I love at a higher level and continue to work with him to progress that even further!

  28-12-2022
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  David Bone

  I had 121 coaching with Ross - my shoulder had been playing up for years. After going to a few phisyos, I went to see Ross. Ross watched how I trained and with a few alinements I was cured and now get no more pain in that shoulder. Couldn’t recommend enough.

  28-12-2022
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  Adam Duff

  I cannot recommend aps Coaching highly enough! - Matt has been amazing at helping me with my recovery after 2 major surgeries on my knee - recovery and progress has improved significantly, even though I have such limited free time due to work/kids/life/etc - Matt has helped with multiple programs (so I can recover no matter what time/location/equipment I have available) and I am so happy to be free of pain and getting back to all the things that are important to me - like family activities on weekends and playing football with my son.

  28-12-2022
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  mia steventon

  I came to APS Coaching when I needed to get in shape to reach my goals as a police officer. I was training without guidance and ended up with terrible shin splints. One session from Matt at APS Coaching and I was already feeling more confident and in less pain while training. Not only did Matt create a custom plan to improve my training and help me reach my fitness goals for work; he also created a plan for rest and recovery which meant I wasn’t over working myself. Training became fun and not a chore and my confidence soared when I began to see the fitness results I was looking for! I cannot praise Matt and APS Coaching enough. He was attentive and regularly checked in with me not only to see how training was going but also to check in on my mental health to ensure I wasn’t being too hard on myself. Recovery and mental fitness was a big part of the training Matt provided and I know, without a doubt, I would not be where I am without Matt’s help. Thank you so much Matt!

  28-12-2022
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  Kostas Georgakopoulos

  I have been doing climbing coaching with Xian in aps Coaching for 6 months now and seen big improvements in my climbing skills and ability. She is a great coach with a talent to break things down into consumable chunks for me to understand. She listens carefully to my questions and explain things in a way that will make sense to me. I always feel comfortable to discuss any climbing topic and she always shows a genuine care about sharing information. Over the last 6 months I have seen great improvements in my footwork, movement on the wall and the way of thinking about climbing which definitely brings me closer to my goals!

  28-11-2022