aps Coaching

16/03/2026

“I’ve been to physios, chiros, massage. You name it, I’ve tried it, and I’m just not making progress”

“It improves for a while but then flares up again. I’m just stuck in a loop”

There is nothing more frustrating than putting effort into your rehab and then feeling like you’re back at square one.

Long-term pain is exhausting.

Not just the physical side, but the mental toll of the worry and frustration that occurs when your life feels taken away from you…

🥺Unable to play with the kids
😕No weekend runs with friends
😡Missed days of work

When people finally walk through our gym doors, the majority have already been round the houses trying to solve the pain that’s holding them back.

They’re confused, frustrated and tired of being told “what’s wrong” without making any progress back to the life they want.

So why does this happen? 🤔

It’s rarely because the other treatments were "bad." We work alongside some incredible Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Massage Therapists, who do amazing work.

But sometimes, traditional rehab has a ceiling.

And it can often fall short when:

🔴 There’s more going on than just a site-specific problem - Sometimes back pain isn’t just about your back.

🔴 You’re low on confidence and exercising on your own feels scary, confusing or just a waste of time.

🔴 You want to get back to an awesome active life – not just be pain free at rest.

Rehab exercises can do a great job initially but can fall short of getting people strong and confident enough to get back to running around wild and free with the kids or playing a strenuous game of tennis with friends.

This is where we like to position ourselves. As a bridge between initial rehab and living the life you want. We believe in the importance of:

🟢 Working with you holistically and focusing on things such as
recovery, nutrition, mindset and an overall approach to training, not just site-specific exercises.

🟢 Having long enough sessions (usually 60 minutes) to listen to you, communicate with you and guide you through the exercises. Building your confidence to allow you to do things by yourself.

🟢 Combining our knowledge of pain and early rehab with that of strength and conditioning so we can map out and execute a plan to take you from the treatment table to the active, unrestricted life you want.

How is your rehab going right now?

Are you making the progress you expected, or do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels?

I’d love to hear where you’re at.

12/09/2025

Stiff Back? Join Matt in our latest Free to Watch Patreon video, for a 10 minute follow along, aimed at getting your back feeling free and moving well.

Get more from aps Coaching on Patreon

10/08/2025

Last chance for a Free Intro Session! We've released 1 more space for anyone who want's to get back playing the sport they love.
Offer ends tonight!
Comment "Me" for more details.

08/08/2025

“Maybe my body just can’t hack this much longer.”

That’s what many of our clients said before working with us. Like Olly 👇

A busy dad and outdoor climber, Olly was dealing with repeat episodes of back pain. Waking up after climbing days stiff and sore. Steeper angles taking their toll. Strength sessions feeling like a gamble.

Climbing was his escape, a way to challenge himself, but it had started to feel like a grind. Something had to change.

So we got to work:
✅ Full movement assessment to stop guessing and get on the right path
✅ Simplified training + better recovery habits for more impact, less burnout
✅ Strength training from the ground up for more strength, mobility, and power

No passive “rest, rub and hope” rehab — we used targeted exercises, built strength through full ranges, and progressed each phase.

Olly learned to:
✅ Rebuild trust in his back - deal with tweaks, not just work around them
✅ Train in ways that carried over to the wall (without leaving him wrecked)
✅ Recover well so he had energy for climbing and dad life

A few months later he’s pulling strong on the kilterboard, climbing hard outdoors, and deadlifting with more confidence in his back—all while managing a full life schedule!

And he’s not the only one…
🎾 James – tennis player & dad of 3: Shoulder pain gone, serving big and enjoying long matches again.
🚴‍♀️ Soyen – triathlete & mum of 3: Back to racing, training strong, and not worrying about breaking down.

All had access to:
📅 Regular coaching to build skills & momentum for faster results & smoother ride
🔁 Support between sessions—updates, feedback, “is this normal?” reassurance
🧠 Personalised plans with video demos & clear notes

This is what we do best at aps:
Helping busy, sporty grownups train (and recover) with purpose, solve pains, and build a body that supports everything else they want to do in life.

👉 We’re offering FREE Intro Sessions right now—2 new spaces just opened!

Comment “ME” and we’ll send you the details.

⌛ Ends 10.08.2025

06/08/2025

We've got 3 Free Intro Sessions left for any sporty people who want to get back to playing the sport they love.

Who wants more info?

04/08/2025

Hello sporty people of Berkshire👋

5 years ago, we moved into our, new and improved, private personal training gym in Sonning Eye with one clear goal 🎯:

To help sporty grown-ups “not in their 20s anymore” get off the treatment table and back to playing the sport they love at the level they enjoy.

With freedom, confidence, and fire again! 🔥

But here’s the reality many of our clients were facing before they joined us:

🔴 That injury that never quite goes away…
🔴 Those ni**les that move around (“It was the knee... now it’s the back”)
🔴 Feeling a step (or two) slower...
🔴 What used to be their joy, their outlet, was starting to feel like a grind...

And that creeping sense “Maybe my best days are behind me. Maybe my body just can’t hack it anymore.”

If any of that sounds familiar … we’d love to help!

We’re offering 5 free 75-minute Intro Sessions. These aren’t sales pitches or fluffy “taster” sessions. You’ll leave with real clarity!
✔️ Take a proper look at what’s going on with that ni**le (actual assessing, not guessing)
✔️ Unpick why training “like you always have” might not be working anymore
✔️ A couple of quick wins to move better and feel better right away

To start restoring that confidence, and reignite that passion for playing again.

What’s the catch?

There isn’t one. We’re doing something for the community. If it’s helpful, we’d love a review or for you to tell a friend.
(And if you want to explore coaching together beyond that? We can chat. No pressure.)

👉 Interested?

Comment “ME” on this post and we’ll send you the details directly.

PS. 📅We’ve only got space for 5 of these in our diary.
PPS. ⏳ We’re closing this giveaway on Sunday 10.08.25 — so don’t wait!

18/07/2025

🎉🎉We have a winner! 🎉🎉

16/07/2025

⌛LAST CHANCE! ⌛

People of Sonning & Berkshire, TODAY is the last chance to WIN a MONTH of PERSONAL TRAINING with us here at our private gym.

SO QUIT HANGING AROUND!

If you’re:
😤 Fed up of being held back by pain or injury
😡 Done with lacking confidence in your body
😟 Worried that “it’s all downhill for here”

We would love to help! And winning this competition will be a great way to kick-start your path to success.

Entering just requires one thing:
1️⃣Comment “Win” below or Send Us a Message with the word “Win”.

👉 To increase your chances of winning, tag some friends in your comment and we’ll give you one extra entry per friend!

📅 The winner will be announced on Friday and messaged directly — so keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed. 🤞

Good luck!

14/07/2025

Our competition is still going strong!💪

One lucky person will win a free month of Personal Training — and Adam is a great example of why you should enter. 🎉

Adam has made incredible progress with us over the past couple of years!

After two major knee surgeries, everyday life felt restricted — often looking for a place to sit down during family outings and not being able to run around and play with the kids like he wanted to.

Determined to turn things around, Adam reached out to us for support. Over time, he discovered the value of:
• Working on a combination of mobility, strength, stability, and movement skill.
• Starting at the right level and adjusting the volume / intensity of workouts to match what’s going on with the rest of life.
• Avoiding an all or nothing approach and utilising movement snacks and simple workout routines.

Was it hard work? Absolutely.

But now? Adam’s pain-free and back doing what matters most — like weekend adventures and playing football with his son.

In Adam’s own words:
“I’m so happy I found Matt at aps Coaching - they helped when others could not and I made improvements beyond my original expectations and hopes”

👏 Well done, Adam!

If you’d like to be in with a chance to win a month of Personal Training for FREE, you just need to do 1 simple thing:

1️⃣ Comment "Win" below or Send Us a Message with "Win".
👉 For extra entries, like the post , share it and tag some friends in the comments (1 extra entry for each one you do!).

📅 The winner will be drawn on Friday 18th July and messaged directly — keep your eyes peeled!

Good luck! 🤞

12/07/2025

🎁Win a Month of Personal Training - For Free! 🎁

Here’s what you’ll get with a month of free coaching:
✅ 4 x 60-minute 1:1 sessions with Matt or Ross (the co-owners of aps)— guidance, feedback and support from coaches who get how frustrating being in pain is.
✅ Tailored rehab exercises to do at home or in the gym, outside of our sessions — no more having to wing it.

& some bonus freebies…

✅ Your choice of kit (swiss ball, foam roller or massage ball) - to get you started on your rehab exercises.
✅ An initial session to gift to a friend — because it’s always nice to help others make progress to.

How to enter (it takes 30 seconds):

1️⃣ Like this post (make sure it’s the original one!).
2️⃣ Tag at least one friend who lives locally — each friend = 1 extra entry.
3️⃣ Share this post to your profile, story or a local group you’re in.

📅 Winner will be drawn on Friday 18th July and messaged directly — keep your eyes peeled!

Good luck!