Trainers

Matt Thurgood

Head Trainer, Company Director

Matt studied Sports Science at College, before carrying on his education at the University of Bath where he studied Coach Education and Sports Performance. Whilst in Bath, Matt trained alongside Olympic Gold medal-winning athletes at one of the nation's High Performance Centres. A talented all-round sportsman, Matt has enjoyed success in a range of sports, county and regional level, but most noticeably in Athletics in which he has competed for the Great Britain International Team.

Much of Matt's work involves working closely with people affected with neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy and Guillain Barre Syndrome by undertaking home sessions and group classes, as well as working alongside the local councils and NHS to ensure his clients are receiving full support where necessary. He also works closely with a range of clients of various age groups requiring weight loss regimes and diabetes management, as well as therapy for arthritis and osteoporosis. Matt has also been coaching multi-sports activities at primary schools as well as working alongside P.E. Departments to forward the athletic capabilities of students in secondary schools.

Darryl Stone

Associate Trainer

We are not a fashion accessory. We have no interest in the celebrity driven desire of other well-being companies, moreover we are devoted to making a difference through education, dedication and sound training principles.

Through regular seminars and further reading we endeavour to always be up to date and relevant when delivering our sessions, ensuring that each session is appropriate for our clients needs.

Lucid Fitness also provide a huge selection of testing and therapy equipment; ranging from strength apparatus to balance boards and vibration plates that can be used by wheelchair users and those affected with mobility issues.

Alongside our training regimes, Lucid Fitness can engage directly with your GP and local council to ensure you are receiving full medical, occupational and financial support.

The Federation of Holistic Therapists

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Qualified First Aiders

As trainers providing fitness instructions it’s vital we are able to give medical assistance in the event a client accident. Surprisingly however there are no legal requirements for personal trainers to have first aid training in the UK, we do.

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