“I have a history of back problems, involving a bulging disc and degenerative discs. I had back surgery in 2018, but when the pain started to reappear, I contacted Nick through his website in March 2020. I was very nervous and anxious about any form of exercise, due to the back issues and previous negative experience of attending gyms and classes. Nick has worked patiently and skilfully with me, putting together programmes that have built up the strength in my back. He listens to what I want to achieve through the training, and spends time each session checking in about how I am, and how my back is feeling. I am still training with Nick, 5 years later, and have gone from not being able to walk more than 10-15 minutes without pain, to walking 100k over two days, running several half marathons, and cycling 100k in a day. Nick has encouraged me through all my madcap challenges. He puts together well researched programmes, not only to support whatever event is current, but to help me achieve my goal. I would highly recommend Nick as a PT. He is knowledgeable and always puts programmes together that will push me beyond what I think I can manage…but his instinct about my ability is always right! The training sessions can be tough, but there’s always laughter and fun, as Nick will put you at ease with the humour element of training! Having a personal trainer is much more than achieving a good level of physical fitness, it’s also about a strong level of mental health. The principles by which Spark Move Grow operates help me reach my potential and more.”