aps Coaching Reviews

Ross was excellent, good communication, listened to my needs and goals. Built a plan to get me to my destination. Video links to exercises, fast response to emails. Very knowledgeable and I learnt lots. Thank you.

When I first met Ross, my ankle mobility was very limited due to a rock climbing accident that resulted to surgery. The ankle rehab sessions with Ross helped me massively to build back my mobility, flexibility and confidence and now I'm getting back to my normal activities. I totally recommend Ross and aps Coaching; well experienced, always caring and dedicated to help you realise your potential.

I fractured my ankle in August and was keen to move normally and confidently as well as get back to climbing as soon as possible. Apart from the exercises which were super helpful and brought quick progress, what helped me most was getting frameworks, goals and background information from Ross which helped me not only judge my own progression a lot better but also stay more focused and motivated to stick with the rehab.

I’ve been really impressed by Ross’ holistic approach to training in the 6 months I’ve worked with him. I initially approached APS seeking help to train more efficiently for the outdoor sports I enjoy (mountain biking, climbing, paddling, hillwalking) and to address a niggling injury that had been “fixed” through physio, but left me reluctant to push too hard in strength training. Ross developed a tailored physical plan for me and also taught me ways of interpreting my pain signals so I could identify when I could safely do more and when I needed to back off. What I’ve found most valuable, however, is being introduced to a more nuanced way of training. Before APS, my attitude towards training sessions was very “all or nothing.” I felt my workouts had to be completed exactly as laid out in a pre-determined plan and I often skipped sessions when I didn’t have the time or energy to do this. Working with Ross, I’ve learned ways to adapt workouts on the fly, tailoring them to my energy levels and time available. As a result, I’ve become much more consistent in training and have made significantly more progress than I expected.

I have the pleasure of working with Ross, after chatting at Oakwood about my struggles to recover and perform while juggling multiple sports. Not only is Ross extremely well-informed about nutrition and recovery, but he also has a great ability to communicate his ideas and recommendations in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. He has shown me how to optimise my recovery and fuel my body in a way that maximises my performance. One of the things I appreciate most about Ross’ approach to nutrition is how to calculate food intake. It’s so straightforward to follow, and it has completely changed the way I think about food. Rather than just counting calories, Ross’ guide focuses on making healthy choices and realising why you are making that choice. Not only has Ross blown my mind with his knowledge on nutrition he's also opened my eyes to a more effective way to train for the sports I participate in. My workouts are now quicker are a lot more enjoyable to perform. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Ross at APS. His knowledge, insights, and simple approach to nutrition and recovery have helped me to take my sports performance to the next level, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to optimise their athletic performance.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

Ross at APS Coaching singlehandedly changed my life. I had previously seen so many different specialists both privately and on the NHS. His understanding of not only our bodies systems but also our mindset made a huge difference in getting me back to me again. He is honest, practical and says it how it is. I can not praise this guy enough. Thank you so much APS!

Been training with Matt for the best part of 10 years, and what a fantastic trainer he is. All my plans are perfectly aligned to help me reach whatever goals I have at the time. They also factor in other life commitments so I can easily balance training with all aspects of my life. Also, great to benefit from all his knowledge when dealing with any type of injuries. Matt is more than conventional personal trainer, he is a physio, trainer, nutritionist, and mental well-being coach. Anyone looking for a trusted, knowledgeable and safe place to train, APS Coaching will not let you down. I couldn’t recommend him or his company more.

Matt helped me regain mobility after my knee injury, specifically in my ankles and hips but the rest of the body as well. Good facilities with 121 coaching, definitely recommend!

Ross has helped me recover from three separate injuries and each time I’ve been able to progress both physically and psychologically, to come back with renewed confidence. I can’t praise his knowledge and coaching style highly enough and would recommend APS to anyone looking to progress or return to sport following an injury.

Ross has totally changed the way that I think about pain - there was so much more to learn than I expected, and mindset was a big (and effective) part. If you’re struggling to see results with more conventional medical approaches to relieving chronic pain, definitely look APS up.