Andy Kidd - Taunton Sports Massage and Muscle Activation

Andy Kidd - Taunton Sports Massage and Muscle Activation Specialised Treatment in Taunton for fitness enthusiasts who've tried EVERY treatment WITHOUT success. I'm a Sports Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer.

We combine massage with cutting edge muscle activation system BE-ACTIVATED to give you QUICK and LASTING pain relief to get you back in the gym/sport I've been in the Health and Fitness Industry since 2007. I specialise in treating chronic niggling injuries that won't go away. Because of the skills as a therapist and PT, my service is dedicated to bringing comprehensive help to anyone suffering from troublesome niggling aches and pains.

THE TRUTH ABOUT SPORTS RECOVERY THAT MOST OVERLOOKWhen I work with clients at my clinic in Taunton, whether they’re into...
23/01/2026

THE TRUTH ABOUT SPORTS RECOVERY THAT MOST OVERLOOK

When I work with clients at my clinic in Taunton, whether they’re into Hyrox, CrossFit, or just lifting heavy, I see the same issue over and over:

People think recovery is about protein shakes, a decent night’s sleep.

Some even think a good night's sleep is not even needed.

But what is real recovery?

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A message for athletes out there.Training hard feels productive.Training skillfully is what actually changes your body.M...
14/01/2026

A message for athletes out there.

Training hard feels productive.
Training skillfully is what actually changes your body.

Most young athletes measure progress by how tired they feel. The problem? Fatigue doesn’t equal improvement.
Your body adapts to how you move, not how exhausted you are.

Training overload is needed but it's overrated too. It's seen as the be all end all of training by most athletes

If every session leaves you drained, your nervous system stops learning. Coordination drops. Movement gets sloppy. Strength becomes forced instead of controlled.

And niggling pain starts to surface

The best athletes don’t chase sweat — they chase precision. They practise strength, flexibility, and fitness as skills they’re trying to master, not punishments to survive.

Next session, ask yourself one question:
“Did I move better today than last week?”
If the answer is yes, you’re training like an athlete.

WHY TRAINING TOO HARD IS KILLING YOUR PROGRESSIf you’re constantly training at an intensity of 9 or 10 out of 10 (on RPE...
07/01/2026

WHY TRAINING TOO HARD IS KILLING YOUR PROGRESS

If you’re constantly training at an intensity of 9 or 10 out of 10 (on RPE), thinking it will bring faster results, you might actually be slowing yourself down AND keeping yourself injured.

Many gym-goers I see in Taunton fall into this trap.

And the result?

Plateaus

Recurring injuries

Burnout

Frustration with lack of progress

Colds and Flu

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WHAT EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOVEMENT“Medical studies on astronauts show that gravity-challenging, all-day movement ...
28/12/2025

WHAT EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOVEMENT

“Medical studies on astronauts show that gravity-challenging, all-day movement is more essential to good health than traditional exercise”

Click below to read the article.

let’s talk about sitting, moving, and how the gym rats are doing it wrong. We all sit too much, and move too little.

WHAT IF ONE SIMPLE BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE could help you build strength, flexibility, and stability — all at once?And what ...
15/12/2025

WHAT IF ONE SIMPLE BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE could help you build strength, flexibility, and stability — all at once?

And what if it could help prevent injury, improve posture, and enhance your performance in the gym, sport, or just daily life?

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Discover the ancient horse stance exercise to improve hip mobility, strength and prevent injury. Sports massage Taunton

SHOULDER TIGHTNESS - Why it happens and how to fix itIf your shoulder feels tight, stiff, or restricted — and nothing se...
11/12/2025

SHOULDER TIGHTNESS - Why it happens and how to fix it

If your shoulder feels tight, stiff, or restricted — and nothing seems to fix it — this quick video will explain why.

It’s not always the muscle itself…
It’s often what’s controlling the muscle.

👉 Watch the video below

Inside, I explain:

What’s really going on with tight shoulders

And what you can do about it

If you're ready to sort it once and for all?

Click the link in the comments to book a session

Why Your Shoulder Feels Stiff, Tight or Restricted — And What to Do About ItAre you frustrated by limited shoulder movement, tightness, or that annoying "pin...

27/11/2025

PREMIUM Sports Massage in Taunton

Are You Looking to Get Back to Peak Fitness?

👇Watch the video below to discover the secret weapon your body’s been missing — and why NOW is the time to book
(Dur. 3 Mins )

You’ve had sports massage before — but the pain keeps coming back.
And once again, your training stalls.

Frustating isn’t it?

Well standard sports massage gives only short-term relief.

It does NOT fix the root cause.

We do.

Our approach resets the body in a way most have never experienced — with results you can feel fast!

Are you ready to break the cycle of injury and get back in the gym?

Click the link in the comments to book a TASTER session NOW.

2 x 30 Mins Taster spots FREE tonight (Monday 24th Nov)4.30pm and 5.15pm(£49.99)Assessment + TreatmentCall 01823 213571 ...
24/11/2025

2 x 30 Mins Taster spots FREE tonight (Monday 24th Nov)

4.30pm and 5.15pm
(£49.99)

Assessment + Treatment

Call 01823 213571 before 3pm today or click link in the comments

Along with sports massage, we use a muscle activation method called Be-Activated.You may not know that the nervous syste...
14/11/2025

Along with sports massage, we use a muscle activation method called Be-Activated.

You may not know that the nervous system is the chief cause of pain in your body. Much of a our life is spent in the fight or flight state. We bombarded with information and news everyday. This alters our nervous system and changes how our muscles function which, in turn, changes our posture. Consider the amount of time we spend looking down at our phone for example.

The nervous system dictates how your muscles are working (or not working) The Be-Activated treatment alters your nervous system from a "fight or flight" to "rest and repair".

Rest and repair is where you can relax. And so can your muscles. Its your flow state as it were. Your natural state and in that state, no pain can exist.

Be-Activated fills in the blanks where standard sports massage misses.

If you l live in or around Taunton and this interests you, or you suffer from miggling pain that doesn't seem to shift, why not book a taster session with me to witness this shift? You can do this by clicking the link in the comments

LOOKING FOR SPORTS MASSAGE IN TAUNTON?
03/11/2025

LOOKING FOR SPORTS MASSAGE IN TAUNTON?

Activate your glutes INSTANTLY - Here's howBase test:perform a squat (3 reps is fine)Now rub the back of your neck (10 s...
31/10/2025

Activate your glutes INSTANTLY - Here's how

Base test:perform a squat (3 reps is fine)

Now rub the back of your neck (10 secs) - Don’t be shy - get in there!

Now perform 3 squats again

Feel a difference?

You might have felt any of the following:

Looser
Lighter
Deeper squat

Pretty cool right?

You've just experienced one of the techniques I use in my sessions to engage the glutes.
(btw I have many more!)

but why are glutes important?

1. Biggest muscle group in the body
2. One of the primary movement muscles
3. Dictates posture
4. Inactive glutes are one of the main causes of injury

So in true starship troopers fashion.... (great film;)

Would you like to know more?

if you live or around Taunton, have nagging pain anywhere in the body
or just want to be stronger and perform better in the gym.......

Your glutes maybe the answer

Book a taster session so we can assess your glute performance and get them active.

Click the link in the comments to book.

30/10/2025

We go much deeper than Standard massage. We test and assess which muscles are causing your issue and then fix them so your pain disappears.

Address

Taunton
TA13DN

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:45pm
Wednesday 11:45am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 11:45am - 8pm
Saturday 1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+441823213244

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Strong Glutes and Core for Supreme Athletic Performance

We all know we need these are 2 areas of our body to be strong for any sport we play. When glutes and core are working well, so do we. We will be quicker - we will move better - we will accelerate faster - we can improve endurance.

And we can prevent common issues such as back,knee, hip and hamstring injuries from happening.

However, standard glute and core exercises are not enough to have these important areas at their peak.

You can do an exercise focusing on the core or glutes but it’s likely that other muscles in your body are doing the lifting instead of them. This is compensation and it’s so common in non-injured athletes.