Hello, I’m Marc.
Personal trainer and sports massage therapist, with 25 years in the gym and a career in education behind the way I coach.
I created Rise Fitness & Progression to turn a passion for health and fitness into coaching that helps people build confidence, improve their fitness and make lasting lifestyle changes.
Years in education and leadership shape how I coach. Clear communication, sessions adapted to the individual, and an inclusive, motivating environment whatever stage you are at.
Most people are balancing training with work, family and everything else, so my approach is built on realistic planning and routines you can actually keep. Sports massage is part of that, because recovery is part of progress.
I run the business independently at the moment, with plans to grow the support available within fitness and wellbeing.
Qualified in training, massage and teaching
Everything listed is held by Marc personally.
Training and recovery
- Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
Teaching and assessing
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Level 3 Assessor qualified
Safeguarding and leadership
- Safeguarding and Child Protection trained
- Leadership and management experience across the education sector
“Marc has pushed me, believed in me and helped me achieve things I never thought I could. The difference he has made goes far beyond the gym.”Dan, personal training client