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Originally coined by Chila, Peckham and Manheim, back in 1981 and used for the title of their course at Michigan State University: ‘‘Myofascial Release’’

What is fascia tissue?

Fascia is the body’s connective tissue. It's fibrous cobweb-like connective tissue found throughout the whole of the body runing from head to toe. Your fascia provides a framework that helps support and protect individual muscle groups, organs, and the entire body as a unit.

What is a strength curve?

strength curve is a graphical representation of how a muscle generates and applies force in a specific direction. This force is then represented using three basic categories: ascending, descending and bell-shaped.

Eccentric contraction explained:

An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load. An example of this would be when you're lowing yourself into a squatting position. Generally speaking, a muscle can be upto 150% stronger during an eccentric contraction than a concentric contraction. 

Concentric contraction explained:

A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens. An example of this would be when you're coming up from a bottom of a squat.

What are muscle fascicles?

In anatomy, a muscle fascicle is a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers surrounded by perimysium, a type of connective tissue.

Who is Michael Goulden?

Michael Goulden is the founder of a training company and is a resistance training specialist in exercise mechanics. He has been integrating exercise mechanics with neuromuscular preparation to create a uniquely sustainable approach to health, fitness and performance.

Who is Charles Poliquin?

Charles Poliquin is recognised as one of the world’s most accomplished strength coaches, and has produced hundreds of medals, wins and personal bests for elite athletes in over 17 different sports, including athletes for both the summer and winter Olympics, the NHL, and NFL.

Who is Ben Pakulski?

Ben Pakulski, nicknamed the Pak-Man, holds an Honors Degree in Kinesiology and is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition. In the IFBB, he finished 2nd twice in 2008.

What is a level 5 trainer?

Our level five trainers are our ‘elite’. They’re seriously experienced, and incredibly knowledgeable. They have all gone above and beyond, attending numerous industry events, clocking up multiple courses, and spending numerous hours learning through practical experience with clients. They have shown unparalleled dedication to becoming the best personal trainers possible, and have been recognised in the health and fitness industry for their level of excellence.

What is a level 4 trainer?

Our level four trainers have gone the extra mile. All of them have further industry qualifications, whether in nutrition, post-natal exercise, endurance or hypertrophy. They have attended workshops, webinars and courses to lift their learning above others in the area. They are likely to have been a personal trainer for several years, and be pushing to learn more about how they can offer the best possible advice to you.

What is a level 3 trainer?

Our level three trainers are fully qualified, with industry-recognised qualifications, but are relatively new to personal training. What they lack in experience, they will make up for in dedication and enthusiasm. All our level three trainers work closely with a more senior member of the team to ensure the Hall Training quality of service is maintained, and you make constant progress towards your goals.

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Personal Training Gym in Kidlington

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Your Gym in Kidlington

We're not a leisure centre gym or a commerical gym in Kidlington... We're Hall Personal Training, a private personal training gym on the edge of Kidlington, just near the Airport.

With luxury shower and changing facilities, a studio packed to the brim with market-leading equipment and a phenomenal personal training team on hand, we're the Kidlington gym that's going to help you build the stronger, healtheir and happier lifestyle you're looking for.

As well as resistance and cardio equipment, our Kidlington gym has parking, body fat readers, free coffee, a chilled reception area and most importantly, a fantastic community.

We're not your normal gym: we go above and beyond for our members, coaching them every time they set foot through the door. We provide comprehensive advice on all areas of health and fitness, from nutrition to sleep and activity you can do outside of the gym to support your health and fitness goals.

As well as small group personal training, we have weekly social runs, training socials such as "beer and barbells" or "gym and tonic," HIIT classes, wine tasting evenings and so much more.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve your fitness, build a killer physique or just generally feel healthier, our team will help you to get there.

Say hi to your new gym in Kidlington. 

find us

  • we have parking available at our studio, here are our details for your sat-nav:

    Hall Personal Training

    Clifton Road

    Deddington

    Banbury

    OX15 0TP

  • our closest bus stop is Deddington Market Place & Earls Lane, accessible via these routes:

    4A/4B: Middle Barton - Sandford St Martin - Ledwell - Over Worton - Duns Tew - North Aston - Deddington

    S4: Banbury - Adderbury - Deddington - Steeple Aston - Tackley - Kidlington - Oxford

    7: Middle Barton - Sandford St Martin - Over Worton - Duns Tew - Deddington

  • if you fancy taking a more active route to us, we'll have plenty of bike storage on site.

  • we have parking available at our studio, here are our details for your sat-nav:

    Hall Personal Training

    Unit 11 Glenmore

    Business Park

    Langford Locks

    Kidlington

    Oxford

    OX5 1GL

  • our closest bus stop is Deddington Market Place & Earls Lane, accessible via these routes:

    4A/4B: Middle Barton - Sandford St Martin - Ledwell - Over Worton - Duns Tew - North Aston - Deddington

    S4: Banbury - Adderbury - Deddington - Steeple Aston - Tackley - Kidlington - Oxford

    7: Middle Barton - Sandford St Martin - Over Worton - Duns Tew - Deddington

  • we are within walking distance of Oxford Airport for those who prefer to travel by private jet or helicopter