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What is exercise therapy?
MOVE BETTER. FEEL STRONGER. LIVE WITH LESS PAIN.A personalised approach combining movement assessments, corrective exercises and strength training to help you move more comfortably and confidently.
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What exactly is exercise therapy?
Bridging the Gap Between Therapy and Personal TrainingExercise therapy takes personal training a step further.Rather than simply prescribing exercises, it starts by understanding how your body functions.Through detailed assessments, we look for limitations in mobility, stability, muscle strength and movement control.This allows us to select targeted exercises that address your individual needs before progressing into structured strength training.The goal isn’t simply to exercise harder. It’s to help your body move and function better, so you can stay stronger and more active for longer.Exercise therapy also provides a valuable bridge between physiotherapy and returning to regular exercise, where medically appropriate.
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Why look beyond where it hurts?
Your Body Works as a Connected SystemWhere you feel discomfort isn’t always the only place we need to assess.For example, knee discomfort may be accompanied by limitations in hip stability or ankle mobility.
Shoulder problems may involve how your shoulder blades move, while back stiffness may be influenced by strength, mobility and everyday movement habits.At PM Fitness, I look at how your body moves as a whole, rather than focusing on one isolated area.By identifying areas that need attention, we can develop a more targeted and personalised exercise programme.
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How my exercise therapy approach works
01 — ASSESS
Understand your movement, posture, mobility, muscle function and individual limitations through detailed assessments.02 — CORRECT
Introduce targeted corrective exercises to improve specific areas of mobility, stability, strength and control.03 — STRENGTHEN
Reinforce improvements through progressive strength training, helping your body become more capable and resilient.04 — EMPOWER
Learn simple exercises you can perform independently, often requiring minimal equipment and just a few minutes of your day.
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Who can benefit?
Is Exercise Therapy Right for You?Exercise therapy may be particularly helpful if you:• Experience recurring everyday aches and stiffness.• Have limitations in mobility or movement.• Feel less strong, stable or confident than you used to.• Want guidance returning to exercise after physiotherapy.• Have previous injuries that need consideration.• Want to maintain strength, independence and quality of life as you age.You don’t need to be injured or physically fit to get started.It’s about meeting you where you are today and helping you move towards where you want to be.
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Why choose PM Fitness?
More Than Just Personal TrainingAt PM Fitness, I combine my experience in personal training, strength and conditioning, nutrition and specialist exercise therapy.
My approach is built around three principles:Understanding your body.
Taking time to assess your individual movement and physical capabilities.Training with purpose.
Selecting exercises based on what you need, rather than following a generic workout.Building long-term results.
Helping you develop strength, confidence and sustainable exercise habits.All delivered through personalised coaching in my private studio in Wheathampstead, near St Albans.
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Meet Kate - From St Albans
When Kate first came to PM Fitness, she was experiencing a persistent pinching feeling on the lower back, along with some restriction through the hip.Rather than simply focusing on where she was feeling the discomfort, we looked at how her body was positioned and moving as a whole.Through our assessment process, we identified a left hip hike, where the left side of her pelvis was sitting higher than the right. This appeared to be affecting the way she was moving through the hip and lower back.Together, we focused on correcting the pelvic position, improving movement through the hip and helping the muscles around the pelvis work more effectively.The results were noticeable straight away.✅ Pelvis became noticeably more level✅ Pinching in lower back reduced✅ Hip movement improved✅ Better overall movement and controlMost importantly, this gave us a much better foundation to build from rather than simply managing the area where Kate was feeling weakness and discomfort.Today, we continue to reinforce those improvements while building strength, fitness and resilience so Kate can keep progressing long term.
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Real People. Real Results
At PM Fitness, the goal isn't just to help people exercise more. It's to help them move better, feel stronger, reduce aches and pains, and build confidence in their body for the long term."The best fitness ability is availability and that means staying pain-free"Here's what some of the our clients have to say:
I started with the trial sessions offer and was quickly convinced that PM Fitness training was the right choice. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a 1:1 high level training program
@Aidan
After injury, the assessments put me at ease and helped me regain confidence in training again.
@Millie
Much more personalised than other PTs. Detailed assessments identify corrective exercises that improve movement and strength.
@Mike
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Ready to Get Started
Two Sessions. Detailed Assessments. A Clear Plan Forward.
£75SESSION ONE — HEALTH & FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
We discuss your goals, health and injury history before assessing relevant health measurements, posture and muscle function.SESSION TWO — MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT & PERSONALISED FEEDBACK
We examine how your body moves, identify areas for improvement and finish with a whiteboard discussion outlining your recommended next steps.
Both sessions last just over an hour. Optional food diary analysis is also available.
Book My £75 Two-Session TrialPrivate studio | Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire