Welcome to Alan Middlebrook Personal Training
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I have over 15 years of experience working as a personal trainer. I am a keen runner, cyclists and hill walker, and I have also dabbled in rowing and kayaking. I started out as a personal trainer in Cambridge, but moved to Knaresborough in North Yorkshire in 2023 as the lure of the Dales and the Moors was just too great.
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I have a passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals, whatever they may be. Over the years I have helped numerous people achieve success in a range of activities, from running their first marathon at 50, achieving the fitness standard to join the military, and competing in a cross country skiing race. One of my proudest moments was helping a grandmother increase her strength so she could hold her latest grandchild. Whatever your goal, I will be 100% committed to helping you do your absolute best.
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Kettlebell training forms the basis of a lot of what I do. I truly believe that kettlebells are the most versatile piece of fitness equipment going, and kettlebell training is a great way to supplement any sport, from running to rowing, and racket sports to martial arts.
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I have trained with the Prague School of Physiotherapy in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, which provides functional tools to assess and activate optimal core stability for enhancing performance and reducing injuries.
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I am also a Franklin Method educator. I became a level III educator in January 2021. The Franklin Method uses imagery and biomechanical education to enhance human movement and optimise function. It can be a great tool for improving performance and reducing injury risk.
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As of 2023 I qualified as a Polestar Pilates teacher. The Polestar Pilates curriculum has earned the reputation worldwide as the most scientifically sound Pilates curriculum, setting the standard in Pilates education.
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