Built by sport. Sharpened by science.
Matthew Smith is a Level 3 qualified personal trainer in Altrincham, specialising in strength and conditioning, sport-specific training, and body fat reduction. Based at PureGym Altrincham, he helps beginners, busy professionals, and amateur athletes across Altrincham, Hale, Sale, and Timperley train smarter, move better, and get visibly stronger.
Matt's story didn't start in a classroom — it started on a rugby pitch. Years of playing different sports taught him how training feels from the inside: what works, what doesn't, and why most generic programmes fail. That first-hand understanding is now backed by an MSc in Strength and Conditioning, Level 3 PT qualification, and Level 2 coaching credentials.
That elite-level experience changes everything. Every programme Matt builds is assessed, measured, and adjusted using the same performance principles used with professional rugby athletes — then scaled intelligently to your starting point, your schedule, and your goals. No guesswork. No copy-paste templates.
Whether you want to drop body fat, build visible muscle, get fitter for a specific sport, or simply feel stronger and more capable in your day-to-day life — Matt will build you a plan that actually fits your life and tracks progress you can see.