Expert 1-1 practical flexibility and mobility training in Soho, Fitzrovia, and Mayfair

Mobility and Flexibility Training: London

At Fitness Lab, we’re passionate about taking a holistic approach - in other words, looking at the big picture of your health and fitness. Often, this means helping people build on mobility, flexibility and stability as well as strength and fitness.

Whether you're looking for dedicated mobility and flexibilty training - or you'd like to make sure an overall personal training programme includes these factors, our expert trainers can help.

To take the next step - consider booking a no-obligation consultation at one of our central London private studios in Mayfair, Soho, or Fitzrovia. We'd love to meet you and tell you what's possible.

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What’s the Difference Between Flexibility & Mobility?

Flexibility is defined as the amount of passive range of motion you have. It relates to how much a muscle can lengthen passively (i.e., with assistance). So if you’re on your back, and someone picks up your right foot to stretch and gently push your leg towards you, the point at which the leg stops moving indicates your flexibility.

Mobility, on the other hand, is how far you can move a joint through its range of motion under your body’s own control (i.e. without any external influence). If you lie on your back and use the strength of your muscles to lift your right leg, flexing at the hip, the point at which you couldn’t move the leg anymore would be considered your active range of motion – your mobility.

Being Flexible & Improving Mobility

While being flexible is great, our focus as personal trainers is to improve your mobility. We want a good range of motion in each joint, as well as the ability to master control of your body. Dynamic mobility exercises help to provide you with the strength and stability for improved range of motion, great posture and comfortable movement for life. This means being able to move easily, pain-free, into your later years.

Stretch & Strengthen Your Body

When people are looking to become more flexible, they often think this means doing lots of stretching, yoga classes or a group flexibility class. It can be tempting to join lots of yoga classes and jump into fancy moves like handstands! This might feel fun - but it’s not the best use of your time. In our experience, it’s super important to first take some time learning a bit about your individual body and what help it will benefit the most from.

At Fitness Lab, every flexibility training programme starts with YOU. We'll start with a full body composition analysis and movement assessment - then we'll explore a range of flexibility exercises that will take you towards your goals. Of course, flexibility training should progress as you do to - and with 1-1 training, you can make sure you're moving at exactly the right speed.

Which Areas Need Stretching?

Specifically, it’s key to know which areas need stretching, which need strengthening, and where your mobility is most limited. Our coaches will be able to assess your body and spot what different areas need work. They can support you with a program unique to you, designed for you and your body.

If you’re someone with lots of natural flexibility but little strength, your coach will tailor your program to develop strength that you can use to improve your control of movement and help you develop more mobility.

If you have little range of motion, but good control – then chances are you will need to work on improve both your flexibility, via a personalised stretching routine, AND your mobility. This will happen as your coaches introduce new movements. They will continually assess your performance and movement and adapt your exercises as you progress.

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Can mobility work help my back to feel better?

Many of us spend far too much time sitting at a desk all day (especially thanks to online working in lockdown!), which we all know isn’t the best thing we can do for our health and fitness… In fact, our increasingly sedentary behaviour is the number one cause for lower back issues. It’s vitally important that you make an effort to get up and try to move a bit every hour.

As well as staying active during the day, incorporating mobility training will make a world of difference with lower back pain. Lots of our clients feel like new after just a few weeks of combining targeted strength training and intelligent stretching and mobility work.

In a way, these kind of mobility exercises are about training our body how to “be human” again and use our body in the way it was designed to be used. It can take some practice to learn and get used to moving your body in a new, different way, but it’s undoubtedly one of the best ways to support your joint health and work towards pain free movement for life.

Can mobility training help me if I don’t do sport?

Absolutely. Whatever health and fitness goals you have, including mobility work in your training is crucial when it comes to working towards easy, niggle-free movement, both now and in your later years. At Fitness Lab, we encourage people to think deeply about what “fitness” means. Sure, we all have aesthetic and performance goals to achieve in a short or medium time frame, and our coaches will make sure your training plan covers those as a priority. But let’s also think in a different way and look at our longer term health… We all want to be able to run around with our grand kids and pick them up without having to feel worried about “doing our back in”, or having to stand on the side lines when they play because of “dodgy knees”.

Where to begin with mobility training?

Our personal training team in London can support you both in-person and online. The best first step is to book in for a free initial consultation. Our coaches are all trained to assess your movement and will be able to explain to you what kind of support you need in terms of mobility. They can recommend a specific yoga and stretch routine that you can practice outside of your training to improve your movement and drive your performance outside of the gym.

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   Gordon Holmes 
 2023-12-08
 
 
  I have been a happy client of Fitness Lab (Jack in particular) for over 3 years now.  All the trainers are professional and thorough, and also friendly and supportive.  They've helped me become stronger and more flexible, and progress continues..I strongly recommend them!
  
 
       
   M LB 
 2023-11-28
 
 
  Radomira is a great coach. Highly motivating, fun, excellent listener, sessions with her are never boring. She know how to push people out of the comfort zone without forcing them. Rare quality for a coach.
The studio itself is optimally located at the heat of Soho and is very well equipped. The concept of a coach-only gym is not common and probably the best option for anyone who take their fitness seriously.
  
 
       
   Amy Horton 
 2023-11-20
 
 
  I have been with Fitness Lab for 2 years it has been a gradual transition to strength and fitness working with my excellent trainer Ash. It isn’t a quick fix to weight loss but a longer term investment in being a stronger me. With the individual focus I just don’t have to think about having to motivate myself, or worry about whether I am using the weights correctly, Ash takes care of that and gradually pushes me to push myself.
  
 
       
   Zulala Abdulazizova 
 2023-11-15
 
 
  I chose Fitness Lab because the idea of a gym with a more intimate atmosphere, free from overwhelming crowds was very appealing to me. Originally, I planned to join for just a couple of months to get ready for summer, but here I am in November, still committed! The primary reason for that is my PT Radomira, who creates a customised program that suits my individual goals, always motivates me without pushing too hard and makes each session enjoyable and uplifting. I can actually see the progress and am very happy that I ended up choosing this gym.
  
 
       
   Emin Hasanov 
 2023-11-15
 
 
  Fitness Lab is awesome for getting in shape – it's all about personal attention here. Love the private workouts compared to a packed gym. Big shoutout to my PT Radomira for providing personalized and effective workouts, pushing me hard while keeping it safe, injury-free and enjoyable.
  
 
       
   Alec Drysdale 
 2023-11-15
 
 
  I would absolutely recommend Fitness Lab to anyone who is looking get the best PT experience in London.

It really helps to be working out in a private space rather than in a public gym and the facilities and equipment are all first-rate and well-maintained.

I have to give a huge thank you to my PT, Ash, who has turbo-charged my training. He has put the time, effort and his knowledge into tailoring my workouts to achieve my goals. I don't  feel like I'm aimlessly working out or unsure of whether I'm doing the right thing or not anymore and the results have been fantastic. I'm improving in areas that I have always struggled with and it just makes me even more motivated. Ash always brings the right vibe so that I look forward to each session rather than it feeling like a chore. He keeps the workouts varied to make things interesting and if there is ever something I can't do because of injury then he is able to adapt when necessary.

The whole experience at Fitness Lab has been fantastic.
  
 
       
   Saul Fearnley 
 2023-11-15
 
 
  I’ve been training here for over three years with Ash and it’s been a fantastic experience. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been and feel fitter and healthier as a result. The whole team are so welcoming and I’d recommend anyone who wants to improve their fitness in a really friendly environment give them a go.
  
 
       
   Darrel Olivier 
 2023-11-13
 
 
  My happy place. Facilities and equipment are absolutely first class and my personalised training program has led me to be in the best shape of my life. Brett has been my there for me every step of the way - his knowledge, passion and communication is second to none and this has kept me motivated and inspired throughout my training journey - thank you 🙏
  
 
       
   Ryan Hugh Mackey 
 2023-11-12
 
 
  A great and knowledgable staff, clean and well-appointed equipment, what more does one need?
  
 
       
   Blair Collins-Thomas 
 2023-11-09
 
 
  The private personal training here helped me gain control of complicated back issues and get back to playing rugby for the first time in years! My PT was so focused on specifics for my situation and the results speak for themselves. They are so well located for a lunchtime session from work. In my opinion the best personal training studio in Soho!

Mobility Training London

Mobility and Flexibility Training: London

What’s the Difference Between Flexibility & Mobility?

Being Flexible & Improving Mobility

Stretch & Strengthen Your Body

Which Areas Need Stretching?

Why not take a look at our facilities?

Can mobility work help my back to feel better?

Can mobility training help me if I don’t do sport?

Where to begin with mobility training?

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