Ben Amigoni
Based in Dursley, Gloucestershire, with over twenty years’ experience in the industry, Ben provides personal training in the comfort of the client’s home, as well as sports massage therapy in his dedicated treatment room. With a background in martial arts, Ben has competed both nationally and internationally, achieving national and European titles in taekwondo. More recently, Ben’s focus has turned to endurance running and duathlon. His own experiences in training and competing at a high level have helped him to support and guide many clients towards achieving their own sporting and fitness goals. Ben has experience of working with a wide variety of clients, ranging from those recovering and rehabilitating from illness or surgery, to those pursuing sports-specific goals. He has extensive experience in sports coaching and rehabilitation and has provided support for athletes competing in a range of events, including triathlon, ultra-running, cycling and endurance swimming. Whoever the client, Ben provides a tailored, personalised approach, focused on the individual’s abilities, needs and goals.Ben’s qualifications include:
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Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage therapy is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma. It is subsequently a fundamental part of maintaining optimum health, mobility, flexibility and a sense of wellbeing. The application of sports massage, prior to and after exercise or physical activity, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury. It can help to address existing injuries, as well as everyday aches and pains.
Ben offers clients one-hour sports massage therapy sessions in his dedicated treatment room, beginning with a full postural assessment and client questionnaire. Following this, Ben tailors the treatment to meet the specific needs of the individual, ensuring that each part of the process is fully explained to the client. Post treatment, Ben will prescribe specific exercises to further help aid recovery.
Benefits of sports massage therapy include:
• Increased joint range of motion.
• Increased flexibility.
• Decreased muscle tension.
• Improved blood flow.
• Increased sense of wellbeing.
• A reduction in stress and anxiety.
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Personal Training
Personal training offers clients a personalised approach to exercise and fitness, in a one-to-one, or small group environment. It is suitable for all abilities, from those who have never exercised, to those with a high level of fitness, to athletes pursuing specific fitness goals.
Benefits of personal training include:
• Learning the correct form: Ben will show you how to perform exercises and techniques correctly and safely, ensuring that you target the right areas, whilst preventing injuries.
• Knowledge and experience: Ben has over twenty years’ experience of working in the fitness industry.
• Pushing your limits: Ben will ensure that your training is pitched at the correct level, delivering sessions in a friendly and supportive manner, whilst also challenging and motivating you to push yourself further.
• Being held accountable: Sometimes, the toughest battle is getting to the gym. Personal training holds you accountable on your health and fitness journey, so you can reach your goals quicker.
• Getting a bespoke training programme: There is no one size fits all when it comes to fitness. Ben creates a tailored training programme for every client, ensuring that their individual needs, abilities and goals are catered for, making sessions challenging, yet achievable.Ben is fully qualified and ensured, holding qualifications in personal training, nutritional advice, core stability and interactive instruction.
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Classes
Exercise classes cater for all abilities, ranging from those with no previous experience, to regular exercisers. Ben’s classes involve a mixture of circuits-based exercises, martial arts techniques and HIIT (high intensity interval training). Don’t be put off if you have no previous experience, as Ben will demonstrate all techniques and guide you to mastering these, in a motivational and fun environment.
Classes are held both in person and online, and are delivered in six-week blocks.
Days and times are as follows:
• Monday: 18:30-19:30 (online)
• Tuesday: 11:00-12:00 (Uley Pavillion)
• Wednesday: 19:00-20:00 (online)
• Friday: 09:00-10:00 (Uley Pavillion)