About Link Torbay

We provide Specialist Coaching for adults and children with neurological conditions.

Link Torbay was founded in 2021 by Tom Murch to to provide high quality personalised training to people who have limited access to training but benefit the most. We give you the training tools to thrive in your environment.

The benefits of strength and conditioning are well documented which is why so many people all over the world regularly practice some form of exercise/strength training. However there is a distinct lack of specialist coaching available for people with neurological conditions – even though these are the groups that benefit the most.

Link Torbay has the pleasure of working with some incredible people who have a large range of conditions, such as:

Cerebral Palsy (Adults and Children)
Epilepsy
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Acute brain injury
Rehabilitation from surgery such as following brain tumour removal.
Parkinson’s
The elderly and the young (our eldest client being 95 and youngest 8)

Not one of our clients goals are the same, which is why it is so important that our approach is completely customised to the individual. Here are some examples of our clients goals:

Building strength and co-ordination to help balance issues caused by Parkinson’s
Learning to walk again following a stroke.
Building full body strength and awareness, to be able to play football (Cerebral Palsy Child).

We have experience working on a one to one basis with private clients right through to working with large case management teams.

Finally, although we focus largely on using movement as a tool to achieve our goals, the other main focus is having fun along the way. The gym can be an incredibly social environment and here at Link Torbay we really utilise that as a second tool to drive the motivation on achieving our goals and having fun whilst we do it.

Our Specialist Trainers

Tom

I have a lifelong interest in health and fitness, taking part in a variety of sports from a young age such as Swimming, Rugby, Tennis and Golf. I have also completed several triathlons, including an Ironman.

Underpinning my sporting background has always been a keen interest in the gym, from strength training in my rugby days, through to CrossFit and Hyrox in my later years. My broad personal experience of different training methodologies has given me a great understanding of how health and fitness isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ and the importance of adapting to the situation/demand.

I have over 8 years experience as a personal trainer in the fitness industry. Prior to working as a personal trainer, I studied Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Exeter, which is where I really found and developed my interest on how movement can be used as a tool to help people with neurological conditions and learning disabilities.

Area of interest/expertise:

Children with Neurological conditions and the importance of a fully personalised approach when implementing a health and fitness programme.

Qualifications:

Bsc Sports and Exercise Science
Level 4 Long Term Management of Neurological conditions
Level 3 Personal Trainer

Joe

I’ve always been fascinated by human physiology and passionate about health and wellbeing. This began in my teenage years competing in swimming, rugby, and gymnastics, and ultimately led me to study Chiropractic at AECC University College, where I graduated in 2020.

Since then, my interest in health and fitness has continued to grow. I’ve spent over 12 years training for sports and fitness competitions through strength training, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, running, and swimming. Professionally, I’ve spent the past five years designing advanced rehabilitation programmes for musculoskeletal injuries, pain conditions, nerve injuries, and neurological conditions.

Over time I’ve developed a particular interest in individualised exercise for neurological conditions, completing further training as a Personal Trainer and in Exercise for Long-term Neurological Conditions. I’m also currently undertaking a part-time Master’s in Health Research Methods at the University of Exeter.

Areas of interest/expertise:
Evidence-based exercise and training for Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injury.