Highland Body Mechanic

Update: HBM has imported some cool bits of equipment from the USA allowing clients to do unilateral free weight leg extensions. HBM now runs a gym from his home and sees 1 or 2 clients at a time. During the summer he takes groups of 4. Using his ideas I have grown muscle and strength using weights and calisthenics. In the past his yoga classes had a constantly changing programme with common themes. He has explained how to create flexibility using strength rather than merely overcoming resistance in the muscles one is stretching. He adjusts participants who need it and has a clear method for leading into neutral posture and expansive breath. His classes are playful and substantial with plenty of new information to integrate into our movement. He has optional homework each week and always does a long relaxation at the end of class.
Feb 12th, 2023

Excellent PT. Great knowledge of the human body. Targets exercises towards strengths and weaknesses for all levels and abilities. Able to provide a variety of different types of exercise but we mainly meet for strength training.
Apr 17th, 2022

Russell is an experienced personal trainer who is passionate about keeping up-to-date with the latest research on many aspects of health and fitness and is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and personal experience with his clients. He has demonstrated that he provides a safe, friendly and encouraging environment for developing strength and fitness and he is clearly very keen to see his clients make good progress with improving their health and wellbeing. He is also great at inspiring you to try out different exercises that you wouldn't necessarily have considered to really help you progress. Russell also offers really good support if you have any injuries or health issues.
Mar 23rd, 2022

excellent sessions with an experienced coach. knowledgeable in many aspects of sport and fitness. Everything from strength training, cardio, nutrition and mobility to self defence and combat sports. always learning and picking up knowledge after each and every session.
Oct 14th, 2021

All yoga classes are beneficial but most are soon forgotten. Then there are the classes you walk out of feeling a few inches taller with a huge smile on your face thinking to yourself "I love yoga!" I have so far only been to one of Russell's classes but it was definitely one of the latter types. Thank you Russell, I look forward to meeting you again.
Jan 3rd, 2018