I’m Aaron Gibson.

Welcome to AG-RO Fitness

Affordable, practical and unique are what I define my business as. I am Aaron, owner of AG-RO Fitness and creator of our two fitness class programs, ARC-7 Transformation Training and Revolution Indoor Cycling.

Having been in the industry for seven years, I am proud to boast an impressive array of skills, including fitness education, obesity and diabetes management and advanced manual therapy. In addition, I enjoy devoting my time to working on training and treating clients, developing our fitness class brands and teaching the next generation of fitness professionals.

07983 661 069
info@agrofitness.co.uk

Soft Tissue Therapy

Soft tissue therapy is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissue structures. It is a form of manual therapy that aims to treat minor and chronic injuries, whether caused by sport, or other lifestyle factors or help manage pain in chronic pain conditions or illnesses.

Treatment is effective for muscle aches and pains, injured muscles from sport or activity, headaches, low back pain, repetitive strain, sciatica, sports performance, injury prevention and recovery.

The benefits include reducing or eliminating pain and symptoms, improving circulation, joint mobility and immune system function, stimulating the nervous system, reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing body awareness.

Personal Training

AG-RO fitness offers 1:1 Personal Training or in groups of 1:2 or 1:3 from the same household. Gain focus and clarity with your fitness goals through structured and bespoke training sessions. Designed to both educate and inspire, you will achieve the result you strive for but also understand the precise details of your training – with a little sweat, of course.

Fitness Classes

Check out our timetable of Fitness classes, from the ARC-7 Series to Women Only Pinkbelt Kickboxing, we’ve got something for everybody spread across the week. First Sessions are free so get in touch to book your space.

GP Referral

I can offer physical training for those that have received medical referrals from their GP or other healthcare practitioners. Let us work with you to promote and reap the benefits of using physical activity in managing and overcoming medical conditions. Please get in touch for more information regarding this service.

Corporate

I offer the ability for corporate group training, ranging from quick lunchtime classes to sport-specific training for clubs and teams. Group training is hugely energising, inspirational and most importantly, FUN! Fostering a spirit of camaraderie and community, working as a team to push onwards to your next milestone.


Massage

Time: 20 minutes

We all know how important it is to rest after a challenging workout, but many people neglect their bodies and don’t give them what they need. This treatment helps stimulate blood flow while aiming to help manually move unused chemicals and lymphatic water in the body, allowing you to recover faster from training!

Time: 45 minutes

Our Sports and General Massage service is designed for general body issues, and could be thought of as “maintenance”. We will work on the areas of tightness or discomfort you are experiencing.

Please note that we will perform a basic assessment of your presented issue, and this treatment does not include the following: Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling), Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, Myofascial Dry Cupping, Electro-Acupuncture or Taping.

For treatments requiring us to assess and treat something specific or for any of the techniques not included in the standard treatment, please book a Soft Tissue Therapy or Full Works Appointments.

Time: 60 minutes

Our soft tissue therapy service takes a more in-depth and systematic look into your treatment needs. For those with injuries, chronic pain, postural troubles and acute issues or problems, we will assess the situation to determine what’s going on within our scope of practice and create a treatment plan.

This service includes, where appropriate, All manual techniques; Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Soft Tissue Release (STR), Positional Release and Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT). Included are advanced techniques; Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling), Neuromuscular, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM), Myofascial Dry Cupping, Osteopathic Articulations and Manipulations, Electro-Acupuncture, Kinesiology Taping and Sports Strapping.

Time: 90 minutes

The “Full Works” takes an even more in-depth and systematic look into your treatment needs than the soft tissue therapy hour. For those with injuries, chronic pain, postural troubles and acute issues or problems, we will assess the situation to determine what’s going on within our scope of practice and create a treatment plan. With more time in this treatment, we can do more for you and we can work on a larger area or multiple areas of the body.

This service includes, where appropriate; All manual techniques; Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Soft Tissue Release (STR), Positional Release and Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT). Included are advanced techniques; Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling), Neuromuscular, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM), Myofascial Dry Cupping, Osteopathic Articulations and Manipulations, Electro-Acupuncture, Kinesiology Taping and Sports Strapping.

Treatments

Dry Cupping therapy is an ancient alternative therapy which dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. During cupping therapy, therapists use glass, bamboo or silicone cups on the skin for a few minutes to create suction.

How does Dry cupping work? Initially, the vacuum application of the cup pulls blood into an area. This leads to the affected tissue becoming saturated with fresh blood. This saturation can leave a circular mark that I like to associate with an octopus hickey. However, this disappears after a day and happens to a lesser extent on subsequent treatments.

Neovascularization (new blood vessel formation) responds to blood being drawn into the tissue. This leads to an increase in nutrient and oxygen content within the localised area. Due to the vacuum effect, the soft tissue experiences micro-trauma and separation between the tissue layers. The body responds to this micro-trauma by stimulating an inflammatory response, which is the natural process of healing. In addition, the body releases chemicals such as white blood cells, platelets, and fibroblasts to initiate recovery during this stage.

Finally, the stretch produced in the soft tissue and fascia leads to a relaxation effect within the muscle, which improves the range of motion and performance. In summary, Dry Cupping helps aid soft tissue injuries and reduce pain or discomfort by Increasing localised circulation, Increasing oxygenation and nutrient content within the tissue, Removing stagnant blood and waste products, Re-initiating the healing process to micro-trauma, Stretching fascia and connective tissue, leading to a relaxation response.

Dry needling is a safe, minimally discomforting, effective technique to decrease musculoskeletal pain. It is performed by licensed, trained physical therapists who are certified in the procedure. A thin microfilament needle (the same needle used in acupuncture) is inserted into the skin to decrease muscle spasms, trigger points, and pain.

A trigger point is a muscle fibre’s local contracture or tight band. Trigger points can restrict the range of motion and cause radiating or local pain and tenderness, decreasing functionality.

Dry needling does not inherently cause pain; it relieves it. The needles used are thin they penetrate your skin with little to no sensation. Once the needle reaches the trigger point, your muscle may twitch involuntarily, which is a positive response. However, the twitch is short-lived and lasts for a few seconds but may feel like a brief cramp. That is when the pain begins to fade away.

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) can be a beneficial manual therapy treatment in physical therapy.

IASTM refers to using dense, non-irritating material, such as stainless steel or jade, to apply a force to soft tissue structures such as muscles or tendons to achieve a musculoskeletal and/or neurological change.

It works by manipulating Fascia, our body’s connective tissue, covering all other soft tissue structures, including muscle. When the fascia becomes “stuck,” medical professionals may refer to that as adhesion or restriction, which can be tight or painful.

Using IASTM tools, we can determine the exact spot where the adhesion lies because it will feel crunchy or crinkly underneath. Once the precise restriction area is identified, we can target that space with the tool.

Using these tools creates friction and introduces micro-trauma to the adhesion, thus breaking up muscle belly trigger points, “Knots,” and scar tissue alike. IASTM can reduce nervous system muscle tone, allowing muscles to relax. Another great benefit is that it promotes blood to the treatment area and encourages tissue remodelling, all of which help to improve mobility.

The word articulation originates from ‘jointed’ or ‘divided into joints’. Articulation is the cornerstone of manual therapies, including osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, sports therapy and massage therapy.

Articulation uses a low amplitude and low to moderate movement velocity within the client’s pain-free range of motion while in dysfunction, whereas manipulation uses a high-velocity technique.

This aids the body’s natural lubricating system (synovial fluid) to embalm the joint, increasing the range of motion, and decreasing pain or both (ideally).

Please note: We have trained in osteopathic articulation techniques. These are the same techniques taught to Osteopaths and other professional therapy modalities, but we are not registered as Osteopaths.


ARC-7 TRANSFORMATION TRAINING

ARC-7 Transformation Training is AG-RO Fitness’ own brand of Fitness Classes.

Born from the total fitness philosophy, ARC stands for “Advanced Results and Conditioning”, with the 7 representing the principles of “Total Fitness”. – Cardio Capability, Muscular Strength and Endurance, Core Stability, Nutrition, Motor Skills, Mental and Emotional Fitness, and Social Fitness. The product upholds and builds these with each of its 30, 45 or 60-minute classes.

Quantum

Engineered to improve all-around muscular endurance, work capacity and movement skill. Quantum will test your limits using innovative bodyweight-only exercises combined with dynamic training systems. Own the loop.

Defuse

Melt your weekly madness with stretching complexes, core training, mindfulness and relaxation to ensure your body is recovering efficiently from training and your mind is reset. Time to Defuse.

Storm

Unleash your inner warrior with MMA inspired fight sequencing, core training, pad work and shadow boxing. Designed to push the limits of your aerobic fitness, muscular endurance and mental resilience. Embrace the Storm!

Blackout

Dare you enter? High-intensity training using a variety of functional equipment charges at you to skyrocket your heart rate, push you to your max and leave calories in the dust. Blackout!

Supercharge

Explosive and Dynamic Free Weight movements designed to energise serious power-endurance, your Strength, Shred calories and load your anaerobic systems. Power UP!