About Us
Sports Specific Training in Cirencester
About Us
The Key to a better life Personal Training & Lifestyle Management are based in the Beautiful setting of The Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester.
As voted Cirencester Best small business winners you will be privileged to use exceptional equipment, taking part in friendly, fun and successful training. You will experience an inspiring range of fitness and well-being techniques that are exclusive to us.
The Royal Agricultural Gym boasts top of the range equipment which is used effectively and the team at The Key to a Better Life are always at the forefront of any new training techniques that are available.
David Long - Credentials:
David established the business in 2000, turning his passions into a business where he can inspire and motivate others into really taking hold of their lives for the better and in turn inspire others to do the same.
- Voted UKs Mosted Loved Personal Trainer 2010 & 2011
- Personal Trainer of the Year 2010
- Conditioning Trainer to Laurence Shahlaei World & England's Strongest Man
- Conditioning Trainer to Kenton Cool (Mountaineer and one of the worlds elite Alpine Climbers)
- Conditioning trainer to Renee Ferguson 4 time Transplant Games Gold Medallist
- Trainer to a variety of Celebrities from 2000 to present
- Trainer for the "Long Way Down & Long Way Around" Motorcycle Charity Rides
- Masters Degree in Education (with Honours); Physical Education & Science
- Masters Diploma in Fitness Training & Sports Therapy (Including Advanced Nutrition, Bio-Mechanics & Sports Nutrition)
- Manager and Head Trainer of the Royal Agricultural College Gym
- Owner & Founder of "The Key to A Better Life" Personal Training
- Author of a book on Lifestyle Management and Exercise titled "The Key to a Better Life"
- 2005 Gold Medallist at the European Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Championships
- Team GB Judo Competitor 1996-2000: Semi Finalist in the World Student Games, Finalist at the Youth Olympics, 1998, 1999 & 2000 National Student Champion
- Finalist & highest points scored in the 2008 Gladiators
- Sci-MX Endorsed Personal Trainer & Nutritional Consultant from 2004 - Present
- Higher Diploma in Neuromuscular Therapy
- BJA (British Judo Association) Junior Coach & BJA Personal Safety Advisor
- RFU Level 2 Rugby Coach
- B.A.G.A (British Artistic Gymnastics Association) Level 1 Gymnastics Coach
- ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) Swimming Teacher
- Football Association Level 2 Teaching Certificate
- English Cricket Board Level 1 Coach
- LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Level 1 Coaching Award
- ENA (England Netball Association) Level 1 Coach
- ELA (English Lacrosse Association) Level 1 Coach
- AAA (Amateur Athletics Association) Level 2 Coach
- Pilates Institute Level 1 Instructor
- Power-seekers Kettle Bell Instructor
- Power Plate Academy Instructor
- TRX Golf, Pilates Biomechanics & Military Training Instructor
- Tutor of CSLA Award (Coach for Sports Leaders Award)
- University Colours for Outstanding Achievement in Sport and representing Great Britain
- Captain of his University Judo Team, Co-Captain of the Jiu-Jitsu Team, Captain of the Surf Team, Vice Captain of the Rugby 1st XV, Captain of the Swimming Team between1996-2000
- One of the youngest people, ever to cycle from John O' Groats to Lands End. At 12 years old
- Part of the team; that holds the record for the Three Peaks Challenge.
- Active in Triathlon, Biathlon, X-Country Running & Fitness Competitor
- Amateur Strongman and Power Lifting competitor
Mark Long - Credentials:
Having worked within the fitness industry for seven years, including several nationwide health-club chains, Mark joined David his brother at the Key to a Better Life in 2007. He has gained invaluable experience with a vast range of clients from all backgrounds. He has worked with premiership rugby sides and players from Wasps, Bath, Exeter & Bristol, as a Sports Therapist and Masseuse. Mark possesses the following impressive credentials:
- Fully qualified YMCA AFI Level 3 Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist.
- Holds a Masters Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy.
- Juice Performance functional training
- Competed at an Elite level as a Judo player in Britain and Europe.
- Won a Silver Medal at the European Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Championships.
- Undefeated MMA Professional fighter from 2004-2008
- Bristol's Strongest Man 2007
- Qualified BTS Spin instructor.
- X-Bike Instructor
- Part of the team that holds the record for the Three Peaks Challenge.
- He has worked with Sweatshop, as a consultant to New Balance and other major running brands on training and bio-mechanics
- Sci-MX Endorsed Trainer and Nutritional Consultant from 2007-Present
