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Stephen Tongue

Loaded Movement Training

With a passion for movement and an appetite for rock climbing and bouldering, Stephen Tongue has ascended to great heights in his personal training career, segueing into master trainer roles for leading fitness brands such as ViPR and Power Plate. As Head of Education for ViPR at FitPro, he holds a special interest in movement-based physical therapy and, from his base in Loughborough – where he lives with his wife, two children and a dog called Dude – he has travelled all over the UK and Europe, educating himself and continually developing his skills. He regularly contributes to magazines, blogs and social media platforms and has presented at various fitness conventions. He is a Leicester Tigers fan and his happy place is Hope Valley in the Peak District.

Key expertise:

  • ViPR Head of Education
  • TRX Master Trainer
  • MyZone Master Trainer
  • PowerPlate Master Trainer

Qualifications & Awards

Level 3 PT

CPD Courses by Stephen Tongue

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Loaded Movement Training
Loaded Movement Training combines task-orientated movement patterning with resistance training. Agility and strength come from moving the body though a...

Blogs by Stephen Tongue

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Effective stretching with tools: Blocks, bands and tubes
Stretching with tools, and done the right way can be both a positive experience and...
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ViPR for group exercise? 6 dynamic ViPR group exercise formats to engage your classes
ViPR offers dynamic, multiplanar movement for group training. Stephen Tongue explores 6 ViPR group exercise...
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Fit to boulder – How to get fit for bouldering
Climbing as a sport is experiencing a boom. Stephen Tongue explains how to get fit...
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5 essential pieces of kit for every personal trainer’s toolbox
If you’re running your own fitness business or perhaps planning to start one in the...
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Small group training – simple strategies to grow your SGT offering | FitPro Blog
Small group training (SGT) will continue to be a popular product, says Stephen Tongue. Here he...