Exercise referral, is the perfect way for people with long-term health conditions to move more in order to improve their health and well being.

Anyone over the age of 19 can be referred, but I specialise in men and women over the age of forty. Typically, clients are required to be inactive however, I believe it is important to also support those wishing to return to exercise following an injury or illness.

As an exercise referral specialist, I am qualified to work with clients who have more complex conditions than can safely be catered for by a Personal Trainer. However, clients must be clinically stable, compliant with their medication and committed to making a long term lifestyle change.

How to access my services

I accept NHS referrals from primary care. Most people with long-term health conditions can be referred onto a GP Exercise Referral Scheme.

• Simply speak to your GP, nurse, physio or other health care practitioner
• If you are eligible, you can be referred to me, or have your health professional contact me.

I work with Private Clients that have self referred. If you have a long-term health condition and wish to work with a specialised fitness practitioner, you are able to access my services privately, outside of the NHS.

 
 
 
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 Doris Kimm 
 
31/03/2022
 
 
  
I would highly recommend Ed Stivala .He has been a great help to me.  I am waiting for a total hip replacement and the  excercise program that Ed has given me to keep me mobile has been wonderful. He listen to what to expect from training also any minor or major symptoms he will make you a programe  that will suit you..
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 ATheP B 
 
12/03/2022
 
 
  
Ed is just a fantastic coach! During group run coaching he was able to offer personal advice on running form as well as cater to the different abilities of the group to achieve meaningful sessions. I found his 1:1 swim coaching also very beneficial to fine tune my front crawl technique and consequently I am now swimming further and faster. A 1:1 S&C swim specific PT session has been an excellent follow-up to this. Very motivated and totally understood my goals and made them achievable!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 IAMSABRINA 
 
11/03/2022
 
 
  
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“I have been using Ed for the past couple of months, and I have enjoyed my sessions with him. This is the first time that I have learned and gained a deeper knowledge into the development and reasonings behind why I do particular gym routines/exercises. During each session, Ed has consistently encouraged me to be tenacious. He has helped me develop a training routine and advised me as well as share best practice, in order for me to gain a defined body and enhance my general fitness. Ed, I look forward to our coming sessions, and thank you so much for pushing me to work harder and to achieve some of my personal bests.

Warm regards, Sabrina Rochester
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Suzanne Ross 
 
12/02/2022
 
 
  
Ed’s workouts are always fun and enjoyable as well as being tough but so rewarding. He is a great PT and will adapt the workouts for you and what you enjoy. Highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Simona Aurelia Crisan 
 
10/02/2022
 
 
  
I am/was terrified of water....and now after a few lesson I can swimm....and the most important I feel confortable and relaxed in the water.
Thank you for your patience and dedication.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Maria Brayson 
 
09/02/2022
 
 
  
I have been training with Ed for almost 2 years. He is an exceptional personal trainer, he’s always encouraging, innovative and extremely reliable.  I can’t recommend him enough.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Francesca Serra-Coomber 
 
09/10/2020
 
 
  
Ed is a fantastic coach, he teaches good technique, builds confidence and encourages all the runners in the group whilst understanding individual needs - I highly recommend Ed to beginners and experienced runners.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Carolyn Pegg 
 
29/07/2020
 
 
  
Ed is a great coach. !!

He created workouts to suit me - including  a mix of strength and cardio exercises. Even boxing as it turned out I liked punching things (who knew ... ha ha!) as a way of stress relief it was excellent and even better as a workout. He was also accommodating on training times too with some very early starts to fit in with my busy work schedule.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Rhiannon Davis 
 
27/07/2020
 
 
  
Ed has been great at helping me improve my running technique, teaching me to alter my form that was previously causing reoccurring injuries. He has a great attention to detail and is always very clear with his explanations. I have really enjoyed being coached by Ed!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 J B 
 
27/07/2020
 
 
  
Ed is a great personal trainer. Always punctual, professional and makes it fun. He even got me running which I never do! Would highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

We all have our unique reasons for wanting to exercise more and get fitter. Whatever yours are, together we will get there and have fun on the way!

Which Conditions Qualify for Exercise Referral?