Client Testimonials
"I am 74 years of age. I am now retired. My working life was office based. It also involved a lot of travel. I have always tried to keep fit with the focus being on running and recreational walking. In the last 15 years I have had two medical events which have involved surgery and hospitalisation. After the second medical event I realised I needed good advice to enable me to recover my fitness and strength. Please also note my working life involved the use of technology and a lot of stress. As a result my shoulders and neck subjected me to regular pain and discomfort. For the last ten years I have worked with a personal trainer on weekly basis at the gym at edgbaston priory club.
I am now in my second year of working with Laura Mas. My work with my first trainer was general cardio and strength work involving the whole of my body.
At my first assessment meeting with Laura I realised immediately she is an expert in her field. She is always calm and well organised and communicates very clearly. Our early work involved increasing my confidence in moving and using my body. the exercises I was introduced to were designed to strengthen the muscle groups in my torso and increase my flexibility.
For the first time in my life I understood how to engage my muscles in a way which stabilises my neck and shoulders.
As the first year unfolded Laura increased the intensity of the work I am doing in a measured and safe way. My primary exercise activity in any week is an hour with Laura and also a yoga session. On most days I undertake a stretching exercises and walking of variable lengths.
Finally and above all my use of pain relief for muscle and joint pain is now only occasional".
Ian
"Laura Mas has been my sports therapist for several years. Once we started working together I quickly came to appreciate how extremely professional and tremendously knowledgeable she is about all aspects of health and fitness. Over the years she has worked with me on a huge range of exercises, as my own goals have changed and developed, putting together new and interesting programmes both in the gym and for me to work on at home. She has helped me with both isolation and dynamic exercises, with pilates and mobility, with core balance and with strength and stability. When I’ve picked up injuries playing sport Laura has responded with physiotherapy and rehabilitation to get me back to full fitness. Our sessions together are always varied and informative-as well as great fun. I have total confidence in her and can’t recommend her highly enough"
William
"I have never tried yoga before and I was a little nervous - would I be at the same level as everyone else, would it just be too hard?
Laura has a gift of making you feel at ease from the moment you meet her and she reduced all my doubts and nerves. Laura is polite, warm and has a sense of humour with a voice that suits yoga well, being clear and soothing.
Yoga is very calming and relaxing but you do work your body hard without realising it (until the next day!). I also use the breathing technique at night, if I find it difficult to get to sleep and relax. I have also found that I am a lot more flexible now than I ever imagined. I think I have finally found my new exercise regime, thanks to Laura she has inspired me to continue my yoga journey."
Sarah
I am now in my second year of working with Laura Mas. My work with my first trainer was general cardio and strength work involving the whole of my body.
At my first assessment meeting with Laura I realised immediately she is an expert in her field. She is always calm and well organised and communicates very clearly. Our early work involved increasing my confidence in moving and using my body. the exercises I was introduced to were designed to strengthen the muscle groups in my torso and increase my flexibility.
For the first time in my life I understood how to engage my muscles in a way which stabilises my neck and shoulders.
As the first year unfolded Laura increased the intensity of the work I am doing in a measured and safe way. My primary exercise activity in any week is an hour with Laura and also a yoga session. On most days I undertake a stretching exercises and walking of variable lengths.
Finally and above all my use of pain relief for muscle and joint pain is now only occasional".
Ian
"Laura Mas has been my sports therapist for several years. Once we started working together I quickly came to appreciate how extremely professional and tremendously knowledgeable she is about all aspects of health and fitness. Over the years she has worked with me on a huge range of exercises, as my own goals have changed and developed, putting together new and interesting programmes both in the gym and for me to work on at home. She has helped me with both isolation and dynamic exercises, with pilates and mobility, with core balance and with strength and stability. When I’ve picked up injuries playing sport Laura has responded with physiotherapy and rehabilitation to get me back to full fitness. Our sessions together are always varied and informative-as well as great fun. I have total confidence in her and can’t recommend her highly enough"
William
"I have never tried yoga before and I was a little nervous - would I be at the same level as everyone else, would it just be too hard?
Laura has a gift of making you feel at ease from the moment you meet her and she reduced all my doubts and nerves. Laura is polite, warm and has a sense of humour with a voice that suits yoga well, being clear and soothing.
Yoga is very calming and relaxing but you do work your body hard without realising it (until the next day!). I also use the breathing technique at night, if I find it difficult to get to sleep and relax. I have also found that I am a lot more flexible now than I ever imagined. I think I have finally found my new exercise regime, thanks to Laura she has inspired me to continue my yoga journey."
Sarah
"Laura has been my sports therapist for 2 years and during this time has vastly improved my fitness. During this time she has worked out a progressive programme with regular assessments, which have improved my suppleness, core strength and cardiac fitness. She constantly assesses and changes the programme of exercises to those which are most appropriate, i.e. if suffering any muscular strains etc. .She has challenged me to achieve levels of exercise that I thought were beyond me and constantly encouraged me. She is an excellent personal trainer and I have no hesitation to recommend her services."
S. Bevan
S. Bevan
"Having Laura as a ‘personal lifestyle trainer’ has made a difference in exactly what her title is. By participating in the personal lifestyle training I have made some significant and sustainable changes that has led to improved health and well-being. Following a programme that is both personal and impacts your lifestyle means you can make some meaningful changes to your health and well-being in a very positive way."
Jay
Jay
"I have always been keen to maintain my fitness, however even though I was working out regularly, I never felt that I was pushing myself to my optimum levels.
I met Laura at my local health club and I have worked with her for the last year and a half. I did not realize what I was missing until I started having weekly personal training sessions with her. Laura explains exercises very effectively and has not only improved my fitness and physique but my stamina has increased immensely.
Laura has set me realistic goals and always ensures that she checks that I am achieving them regularly. When choosing a personal trainer it is important that you feel comfortable with them and you are able to discuss any key concerns you may have without feeling embarrassed. Laura is extremely considerate and sensitive to such matters and I have always felt at ease with her. It is vital to feel this way with a personal trainer in order to achieve your goals.
I highly recommend Laura as she is highly personable and clearly very experienced in her field of work."
Sonya Pabari
I met Laura at my local health club and I have worked with her for the last year and a half. I did not realize what I was missing until I started having weekly personal training sessions with her. Laura explains exercises very effectively and has not only improved my fitness and physique but my stamina has increased immensely.
Laura has set me realistic goals and always ensures that she checks that I am achieving them regularly. When choosing a personal trainer it is important that you feel comfortable with them and you are able to discuss any key concerns you may have without feeling embarrassed. Laura is extremely considerate and sensitive to such matters and I have always felt at ease with her. It is vital to feel this way with a personal trainer in order to achieve your goals.
I highly recommend Laura as she is highly personable and clearly very experienced in her field of work."
Sonya Pabari
“As my sports therapist, Laura looks after my whole being. I can liken her to house insurance – she cares for both the buildings and the contents for a complete and healthy life style! Being one of Laura’s older clients, her patience and attention to detail are most important to me. I would unhesitatingly recommend Laura”.
Paul
Paul
I have known Laura for about 4 years. Suffering from a tear in the rotator cuff and trying to avoid surgery, I had several courses of physiotherapy which certainly helped but I was still left with chronic pain and quite restricted movement. With Laura’s help, through a combination of deep tissue massage and targeted exercises to retrain and strengthen muscles in the shoulders and back, I am 95% better. My range of movement is more or less normal and I am pain free 90% of the time.
Laura has also helped with a hip and knee problem – again with a combination of targeted exercise and sports massage. I have always found her extremely professional and at the same time very helpful and approachable. She puts a lot of thought and knowledge into the exercises she gives in order to target specific muscle groups in order to achieve the best benefits. She is a delight to work with and I cannot recommend her enough.
Jane
Laura has also helped with a hip and knee problem – again with a combination of targeted exercise and sports massage. I have always found her extremely professional and at the same time very helpful and approachable. She puts a lot of thought and knowledge into the exercises she gives in order to target specific muscle groups in order to achieve the best benefits. She is a delight to work with and I cannot recommend her enough.
Jane
I’ve been training with Laura Mas for nearly 8 years. Working with Laura my fitness and lifestyle goals became clearer. The main one was to establish a habit of regular exercise. I had often tried and failed to do this. With Laura this was achieved and now maintained over many years.
We have worked with great effect on my stamina, balance, flexibility and on injury prevention. She has also helped me to develop healthier eating habits. Her regular assessments of progress led to adjusting or replacing goals as life changed. Laura’s advice on any aches and injuries is excellent even when it has involved the foam roller! When I broke my arm I was able to keep training with Laura’s help and gradually regained my strength and mobility. Laura designed a programme and prepared me for walking 22kms a day on the Camino to Santiago de Compostela. Laura makes training challenging but achievable and fun!
Janet
We have worked with great effect on my stamina, balance, flexibility and on injury prevention. She has also helped me to develop healthier eating habits. Her regular assessments of progress led to adjusting or replacing goals as life changed. Laura’s advice on any aches and injuries is excellent even when it has involved the foam roller! When I broke my arm I was able to keep training with Laura’s help and gradually regained my strength and mobility. Laura designed a programme and prepared me for walking 22kms a day on the Camino to Santiago de Compostela. Laura makes training challenging but achievable and fun!
Janet
