What to Look for in an Exclusive Personal Trainer in London
by Matt Hodges
24 June 2026
Exclusive personal trainer is one of those phrases that gets used, and overused, across London’s fitness scene. After eighteen years running a private training studio in Fitzrovia, I’d argue that very few businesses using the word actually understand what it should mean. Continue reading
Why London’s High-Profile Clients Choose Private Personal Training Over Public Gyms
by Matt Hodges
22 June 2026
After eighteen years training some of London’s most recognisable, and most fiercely private clients, I’ve learned that the biggest barrier between a high-profile person and their fitness goals usually isn’t time, motivation, or even money. It’s exposure. Continue reading
Personal Training Fitzrovia: The Most Discreet Studio in the West End
by Matt Hodges
17 June 2026
Tucked into the quieter streets of Fitzrovia, just on the edge of London’s West End, The MPH Method has spent eighteen years building one of the city’s most private personal training studios. If you’re searching for personal training in Fitzrovia and discretion matters as much as results, here’s what sets our studio apart. Continue reading
Santa’s Little Helf Tips
by Matt Hodges
21 December 2022
Christmas has me feeling extra Santa mental, so I thought it only fair to give you my three best take away health and fitness tips (and my best Xmas puns) to get you through the Christmas period without leaving you feeling like you’ve birthed a Turkey.
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Be A Boss At The Pull Up
by Matt Hodges
06 July 2018
The pull up is one of those movements that everyone should be able to do. However, mastering this bodyweight exercise isn’t easy and actual physical weight plays a big part in how easy/hard the movement becomes.
Why Love Island is killing the fitness industry
by Matt Hodges
30 June 2017
…and nutritionists, make-up artists and anyone else who makes a living by helping people to ‘look better’.
Superfood Spotlight: Why Blueberries can Boost Your Workout
by Matt Hodges
25 March 2016
Blueberries are a super food in so many ways. They are cheap, readily available all year round, easy to eat (no peeling!), delicious and – most importantly of all – they are packed full of antioxidants and a range of health-boosting nutrients.
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An Interview with…Masters rower Jess Lion
by Matt Hodges
25 February 2016
Jess Lion is a Masters rower at the Mortlake Anglian and Alpha Rowing Club, and came to us in need of a bit of an overhaul. With an existing stomach condition and poor posture Jess needed our full support to give her back the drive to get back in the boat and compete again. Not only that but Jess now out performs for her age/weight category and also now competitively runs.
Indulging in superfoods? Try these supermarket staples instead.
by Matt Hodges
30 December 2015
Here at The MPH Method, we acknowledge the power of supplements in supporting health and fitness programmes. Formulated powders and shakes definitely have their place – but it’s an educated approach to all-round nutrition that is key to promoting personal wellbeing and the very best training results.
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Need the ultimate workout booster? Avocados are the ‘good guys.’
by Matt Hodges
28 November 2015
Fat is not always bad. Take the avocado – it has a massive 10g of monounsaturated fat per every 100g, and it is packed full of omega-3 fatty acids, yet it is widely hailed as one of the healthiest ingredients on the planet.
