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We’re proud to have the opportunity to work with so many dedicated and hard-working clients to help them achieve their goals!

We’re passionate about achieving fantastic results, and our results really do speak for themselves!

Throughout my 3 years with Angus in my team, there have been monumental progressions in my golf.

Via his thorough attention to detail I became fitter, faster and more mobile. Back when we started, my swing speed had dropped to 102mph so I sought out his services. We went on a journey and built it back up. 3 years later I had touched 117mph cruising whilst also driving it on a string. My green speed stick now peaks at 143mph. He’s watched my scores live in practice, drop from 83, to 73, to 63. He has helped me build a golfing engine for an entire pro career. I am excited to keeping on bleeding this new-found golfing engine into my golf swing. I have the utmost praise, respect and awe of Angus’ knowledge. His commitment to the goals you set is inspiring, whilst his ability to follow through to getting you there is unmatched. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else in the North East.

Will Wilkinson - Professional

Two Years of Expert Training with Angus

I have been training with Angus for around 2 years now. His knowledge of golf specific training, strength and movement patterns is unrivalled in the region. His friendly and patient approach with clear explanation and rationale makes training really enjoyable. He has helped my game move to another level whilst also improving my general health and fitness. Would highly recommend to anyone serious about improving their game.”

Chris Leach, Handicap 2

Golf Gains and Wellness Wins

I have been working with Angus for the past 15 months and admittedly was a little nervous prior to starting due to my lack of gym experience. Angus did an assessment with me and built a plan to help improve my performances on the golf course alongside improving my general health and wellbeing. I can honestly say my golf has improved hugely receiving my first call up to my county squad as well as winning our club championship. I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoy the gym now! The regular re-tests from my original assessment highlights all the improvements I’ve made with data to back it up. I can honestly say starting with Angus is one of the best decisions I’ve made for my game and my everyday life!

Adam Mottershead - Handicap +1

The results spoke for themselves

I have been working with Angus since April ‘22. From the first screening session, Angus has tailored each workout to my individual requirements, addressing my areas for improvement and has explained how each exercise relates to improving my strength and power for golf. In October ‘22 Angus carried out a second screening session to check that we were making improvements in the right areas. The results spoke for themselves and I was really happy with the progress that had been made. These improvements have helped me to achieve my aim of getting down to a single figure handicap for the first time. I cannot recommend Angus highly enough, his attention to detail really does ensure that you get the most out of each session!

Andy Niven

My confidence has grown immensely and my enjoyment of exercise has never been higher

I have been with Angus for over a year recommended by one of my golfing friends as I wanted to get fitter, lose some weight and play better golf. Since I started my confidence has grown immensely and my enjoyment of exercise has never been higher. With Angus’s guidance with nutrition and lifestyle I have managed to see fat loss gains seeing my weight drop and fitting in to smaller clothes than previously. I now hit the ball much further than I ever have and my stamina has improved substantially which means I now find playing 18 holes less exhausting so I can play my best stuff until the end of my round. I’m much more active in general and look forward to exercise which is a first for me. I have recently joined a new golf club and won my first competition which has been a massive deal for me and i could not have done it without Angus support. He is patient and understands my strengths/weaknesses and work around any niggles i might have I am doing exercises i never thought i was capable of because Angus makes me believe i can!

Susan Jopling

He is motivating and importantly makes it fun!

I was first introduced to Angus last October and I cannot praise him enough.

He wasn't daunted by my advancing year's but instead worked with me to enable me to be as fit and supple as I could to compliment my golf.

Then came the last lockdown and throughout that time Angus coached me twice per week via zoom. He is motivating and importantly makes it fun! I came out of lockdown having maintained my fitness level which I didn't expect.

Angus makes our sessions suitably challenging and varied without losing sight of remaining consistent with my programming. Aches and pains I once struggled with, Angus has helped them greatly and through identifying those issues has improved my movement which in turn has helped my golf. I have even lost weight which wasn't obvious to lose.

Whatever you need from a trainer/coach, I recommend Angus. I haven't looked back!

Yvonne Steane

The Secret to My Best Golf Day

Whilst I've worked hard on my golf swing and improving things, the final catalyst for change has been the strength work you've programmed for me. I still want to keep improving, but who doesn't! Today was more fun on a golf course than I can remember for a long time. So, instead of a wisecrack about you inflicting pain, today is just THANK YOU!”

Stefan Knowles - Handicap 10

Our workouts are always fun and upbeat, with Angus giving encouragement the whole time.

"I started my fitness journey with Angus in Autumn 2019. At the time, I was recovering from a total hip replacement (aged 39) and three broken feet (and I've only got two legs!). The initial goal was to improve overall mobility and reduce the on-going pain in my hip. Over time, I started seeing a vast improvement in my mobility, flexibility and fitness and I decided to take it one step further and lose the additional weight I had gained when I was recuperating. With Angus' guidance and indefatigable encouragement, I have lost an incredible 15kg and have shaped up beyond recognition. Angus has tailored my fitness programme to meet my goals while also being ever mindful of my injuries.

During the summer lockdown of 2020 I took up golf. I drew on Angus' expertise and with his guidance I have gone from a complete novice to winning ladies golf competitions in less than a year.

Our workouts are always fun and upbeat, with Angus giving encouragement the whole time. Consistency is key and with commitment, dedication and support I have achieved more than I thought possible when I started my fitness journey. I cannot recommend Angus highly enough and I am privileged to have him as my personal trainer."

Wendy Fail

I cannot thank him enough for setting me on the right track

I first went to Sound Mind and Body suffering from lower back pain. After seeing the physio’s I started with PT sessions with Angus. I cannot thank him enough for setting me on the right track to strengthen my back and improve my fitness overall. I thought at 56 I was stuck with a bad back forever and it would severely impair my golf game. The help Angus provided has enabled myself to continue playing the game I love, but more importantly, pain free.

Gary Orr - Handicap 11

How Professional Coaching Elevated My Game

I've been working with Angus for the past 6 months having started with no previous gym experience. I must say it has been a game changer! Angus has taught me the importance mobility, stability and strength can be towards golf. I am looking forward to the season ahead and know my overall game has improved due to all the work we have been putting in. Angus is extremely professional with great attention to detail. He’s always on hand with any advice when needed and I would 100% recommend golfers of any standard to get assessed with Angus and start your journey.

Phil Ridden - Handicap +4

His thorough attention to detail, his easy going nature

As a golfer, I have been working with Angus for a couple of year’s now. I have always been quite strong but not the quickest. His thorough attention to detail, his easy going nature and clearly apparent love for his work was what brought me through the door initially. He really wants to get you to where you want to be. Since walking through the door I haven’t had a niggle, have gained a pretty sizeable amount of power and speed already, allowing me to hit some of my longest and straightest drives. I will be looking forward to getting faster again this off season with his help. Hand on heart wouldn’t recommend anyone else … Great guy 🙂

Will Wilkinson Professional Golfer