An online personal trainer with 20 years experience, sharing everything I have learnt in exercise, nutrition, recovery and well being and tailoring it all to the exact requirements of individuals for their personal goals.
Whether you want to feel, move and/or look better, to living longer and recover quicker, I want to hear from you
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27 customer reviews
Alex Richards
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Yeah Matt's the real deal. Incredibly knowledgeable and master at his craft. Very attentive and listened to me closely. The bespoke training plan he put together carefully worked around some injuries and problems
. And he's so positive and encouraging, but it's not just words he really means it and shares the delight in progress.
In my opinion when we met at the end of 2023 I was pretty much unsalvageable. Matt disagreed, he said he knew how to bring it back - and he did.
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Raf Mir
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Matty Godfrey is an amazing personal trainer! What really makes him stand out is his patience and the way he explains things—it just makes everything so much easier to understand and stick with.
Over the past year, he’s helped me lose a stone and get stronger, which I never thought I’d manage.
He’s also super flexible with timing, always making sure workouts fit around my schedule, which has allowed me to do 2 workouts per week consistently. More than anything, he’s taught me how to make exercise a natural part of my lifestyle, rather than just something I do when I’m on a diet.
I’d 100% recommend working with Matty. He makes it enjoyable and doable, which is exactly what I needed!
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Saskia
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Training with Matt has been an absolute game-changer.
When I first approached him over a year ago, I was eager to reignite my love for strength training and had specific goals to meet.
Matt listened intently to my aspirations and crafted a personalised training program that perfectly aligned to my goals.
Our weekly sessions fast became a highlight of my week. They were more than just workouts; they were a source of endless laughter, motivation, and camaraderie. From strength training and running to exploring the world of quadruhiit, Matt always pushed me to be the best version of myself (even when I’d complain about burpees).
Beyond his exceptional training expertise, Matt has become one of my dear friends. He's always there to lend an ear, offer advice, or have a gossip over coffee.
I wholeheartedly recommend Matt to anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate trainer. His ability to create fun and versatile workouts, tailored to individual needs, is unparalleled. Combined with advice around nutrition and a soundboard for all life’s antics - he really is a man of many hats.
With Matt in your corner, you'll not only achieve your fitness goals but also embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and gain a lifelong friend in the process – it's a win-win!
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chris
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Really enjoying working with Matt, verry knowledgeable and supportive. Provided a great training and nutrition plan. Matt is always on hand with guidance/great communication. Would definitely recommend!!!
Shreya
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Matt is an amazing PT who I cannot recommend enough. Within two months Matt has taken me from a complete gym newbie to somebody who now feels well prepared and confident in the gym!
He has given me the knowledge and confidence to exercise regularly by myself and also regularly provides me with various workout plans to do on my own.
As someone who came to Matt recovering off of a knee and ankle injury, and with the aim to loose weight, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. He fully understands my injuries, and tailors the workouts according to my needs. We have worked together to strengthen my leg whilst simultaneously keeping my goal of losing weight in mind.
Our sessions are always fun and varied whilst being undoubtedly challenging! Matt is an energetic and dynamic character who knows when and how to push you to your limits!
He has completely transformed my perspective on working out and losing weight, always emphasising that it’s a journey and not a linear process.
Thanks to his help I am now well on the way to my goals!
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Niamh Ohara
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Cannot recommend Matt enough. When I started working with him I was in the depths of an eating disorder and had a very unhealthy relationship with exercise and food.
5 months on, I am a healthy weight, so happy and still completely love with my training! He has shown me a completely different way of training, tailored to suit me.
Matt is very easy going and friendly but also pushes for the best from you! I was hesitant to begin, but undoubtedly the best decision I’ve made for myself.
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Simon plant
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Matt has been brilliant, his programmes, tips and support have helped me achieve over weight loss of over 20 pounds and I have never felt fitter. Highly recommended!
lottie wright
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Matt is a PT that I would undoubtedly recommend to all my friends and family.
Last year I started to feel unhappy with my weight and fitness levels so I decided to get a personal trainer to motivate myself and increase my knowledge around exercise.
Matt listened to all my needs and planned my workouts around my end goal, including workout programme's to carry out when I was on my own in the gym so I knew what to do. Alongside this, Matt also created a personalised food plan with meal ideas that I could make.
Matt has excellent communication skills and often messages throughout the week to see how you're feeling, also offering support and motivation.
I have really started to see the benefit of his sessions and now I go to the gym at least 5 times week by myself, I have now reached a point where I love exercise and I am frustrated if I have to miss a session.
Can't recommend him enough!
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Shehnaz
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6 months ago, I realized I wasn’t getting very far with my fitness journey and really needed some motivation and support.
Matt was friendly and approachable from the start and took time to listen to what I wanted to achieve, my time constraints, my previous experience at the gym, exercises I enjoyed and those and I didn’t feel comfortable doing.
I didn’t know what to expect with online training, I didn’t even know what it meant! The training software is really comprehensive but very easy to follow; not only does it connect my fitness pal so my calorie intake can be tracked, it also monitors my fitness and daily step count on my Fitbit. Matt sets up workouts with videos so I can follow them easily online.
Matt broke down my food intake requirements and explained how much of each type of food I needed to eat. I always used to think that getting the nutrition right whilst working hard was so complex but Matt made it all very simple to understand.
Since I have started working with Matt, I have lost over 10kg and I actually look forward to exercising! Matt has helped me change my outlook on fitness and continues to encourage me to make lifestyle changes so I can reach my goals. He communicates with me daily and gives me the motivation I need to continue on this journey.
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Yvonne
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Matt listens to your requests and specifies the training to suit your needs, persona and requirements. Always leave his sessions feeling energised and tired which is the sign of a good work out. Most importantly he listens. He varies his training which is great. Highly recommend More...
John Newman
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Matt Godfrey is a challenging, amusing and thoughtful personal trainer. He tailors his training to meet the needs of his clients.
( I am a 76 year old and he has improved my levels fitness exceedingly well) We operate online, which works very well for me.
I am pleased to recommend Matt to you.
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John Newman
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We have only just met online to work out the best way of working together.
Matt is a good listener and very supportive and encouraging.
I am looking forward to working with him to achieve my fitness goals.
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chennel lamb
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professional and goes the extra mile in terms of motivational communication on my off days. Created a tailor made exercise plan and diet plan! Worth every penny.
Danielle Greany
I have trained several times with matt. Always a brilliant heavy work out that really pushes me past my limits!
Every workout has been different and fresh and he also wrote me a really good shreding plan to support my training. Cant recommend enough!
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Nico D'souza
Matt is such a pleasure to train with, when I first started I had no idea about the key points needed in both inside and outside the gym. Matts knowledge in regards to nutrition and the actual method behind training is one of a kind and very easy to follow once you understand. Overall an amazing personal trainer and a lovely guy to train with! More...
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Shants Bubs
This guy...absolute pain the butt, literally. Dropped a dress size in a blocked set of sessions; boxing, unique effective circuits that i didnt think i would like so much but cant wait to do more of, workout at home- no probs since Matt gives u some key points to target and how, really conditioned me to want to go to the gym again while regulating my mood swings that were changed after every session. Adrenaline pumping, endorphin packed and ready for the next round, preferrably boxing pls Matt �� More...
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Jamie Berry
Matt is a inspirational trainer and really knows how to get the best out of you. I've had such a amazing time training with him and finding out just how much I could push myself. The sessions I have had with him more full of hard work and laughs along with some amazing advice in which helped me gain more size and strength. He is a truly gifted personal trainer. More...
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Alexander Vafiadis
The gym has just had a massive extension and has been rebranded Graftism. You won't find a better gym than this in Watford/Bushey.
Gym is fresh and modern with all the latest kit I'm always down here.
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zidiezid
I love this gym!!!! I truly recommend it, to everyone to try this gym out if your into fitness and weight training. Only a £5 for a one day pass.
Excellent staff and down to earth people
Only down side is the parking can be a nightmare
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Aaron W
Tucked away down a decrepit, dingy little road is xplosive ape which for its size houses lots of decent machines and weights. It's a bodybuilding gym, rough around the edges but everything works and it'll get the job done, lots of 'bros' all filming each other and high fiving after a set and lots of testosterone flying around. Seems as though the majority are 'juiced' an will flaunt around and take your machine unless your bicep measures at least a CM bigger than theirs, but if you want to hit a hard workout and this sounds like you, this is the place for you, good range of equipment must be emphasised to give it it's credit, upstairs has a small but equally well equipped cardio section More...
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jack Laeybi
Wicked gym never over crowded only been few times but will always go here now
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Godwyn Walker
Great place love that it has two floors so much room and hardly ever busy!
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Trevor O
Good crowd and atmosphere Friendly staff Massive range of products and supplements Recommend to men and women looking to get in shape
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fit'N'up Personal Training
Pretty good range of equipment over 2 floors
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matthew mooney
Now xplosive ape.great equipment mainly hammer strength
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V Cccc
Pretty good gym, great variety of equipment and not cheap, considering this is a "bodybuilder" gym. Pretty cheap too. But bit of a meat head place. Gets rammed at weekends, Monday to Friday daytime it's empty which is nice if you want to train. Can get cold in the winter as there's no central cooling/heating but at least it's not freezing aircon. More...
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Mark Duffy
Nice gym with nice people
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
My customised health questionnaire helps me understand everything I need to know about my clients and create effective training and lifestyle programs
Working together remotely using the Trainerize Software Application. This affective and simplistic platform allows me to:
Carefully construct customised program design based around goals. Daily monitoring of their training sessions, analysing reps, time etc
Monitoring client daily food intake via my fitness pal tracker
Video analysis of their form
Training session evaluation - monitoring everything from reps achieved/time/weight/modifications
Weekly/daily check ins/phone calls discussing what clients have achieved, any struggles they have and new goal settings
Working on client’s biological and mental health in addition to training and nutrition
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Making the necessary life style changes that need to be put in place around your health and fitness aspirations, then equipping a motivational and consistency mindset you need in training and nutrition.
In reality once you understand what needs to be done and how your body works and responds to everything you set out it comes down to hard work in your training, being organised with your food planning and preparation but most importantly to enjoy your training and pushing yourself physically and mentally.
What do you love most about your job?
Making people realise their true potential and capability within themselves, to coach and mentor every aspect of clients health and fitness best suited to them.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Purely for the passion I have for this industry, a line of work and business model that I believe in as well as inspire others using my extensive knowledge and experience in helping individuals realise they're true potential.
Growing up in a sports background along with my late father who suffered health problems over the last few years fuelled my desire to help others in health and fitness and raise the profile of health contraindications
Why should our clients choose you?
I like to believe I have a diverse range of qualities and assets that works for anyone wanting to get involved in health and fitness. Over the last 18 years I have seen and worked with every clientele imaginable and understand not just the physical aspects required but the metal attitude every individual needs to hit their goals.
Introducing the latest and effective trends in training and nutrition with the combination of traditional proven theories is what I feel has been a successful client satisfaction rate and would be happy to refer anyone interested in listening to people I have worked with past and present in what I have achieved and can potentially offer you.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Online - Trainerize Application
-Hundreds of exercise videos
-Integrated with MyfitnessPal/Garmin/Fitbit/Apple Watch
-Customised food plans
-Weekly goals and check ins
Online Personal Training
Packages
£250 a month plan
Consultation
Training program, nutrition & supplements, recovery and lifestyle
Daily communication. Includes daily monitoring and adjustments of training/nutrition and lifestyle habits
Weekly Review and goal setting/modifications
Full Trainerize Access
£150 monthly plan
Consultation
Training program, nutrition and supplements
Weekly Review and goal setting/modifications
Full Trainerize Access
Single 12 Week Plan £100
Consultation
Customised Training Program
Nutrition and Supplement Program
Recovery and Lifestyle
