About Alex

Alex graduated from Leeds University in 2004 with a BSc honours degree in Sports Science and Physiology. From there he went on to complete a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he had his research into the effects of exercise on health published in the journal of Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise.

Alex started his career as a personal trainer in 2004 and in 2006 started his own personal training business and, in 2008, along with Adam Powell of Powell Fitness, opened Stow Personal Training, a fully equipped personal training studio and exclusive membership gym in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Alex is a full member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at level 3, meaning his qualifications are recognized at the highest level in the fitness industry and has full public liability insurance.

Testimonials

"It's been 12 years since my stroke left much of body paralysed. I’ve been to various rehabilitation centres and gyms, making a slow but steady recovery progress. I was then recommended to see Alex some 2 years ago. Since then Alex has worked on, and is continuing to do so to great effect, my many weaknesses. His enthusiastic and empathetic approach to both my physical and mental needs is outstanding. I am amazed at what progress I have made in the relatively short period I have been training with Alex and have no qualms in recommending his work to anyone. My only regret is that I hadn’t come across someone like Alex earlier!"

Tony Milvain, Stow on the Wold