Driven by curiosity, since 1997
Why do bodies respond so differently?
Why do bodies respond so differently?
We followed the exercise rules. Some clients progressed. Others didn't. We knew there was more.
That restlessness became Integra. Anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, neuroscience, performance science, manual therapy, lifestyle, mindfulness - each one opened a new question and changed how we train. Over fifty thousand hours of hands-on work, three decades of asking better questions, and a team built to see what one pair of eyes can't.
What we learned: exercise works when it fits the person. There's no single right way. There is only what works, for this person, in this context, at this time.
There's always more to discover.
The Team
Who you'll work with
Michael Goulden
Michael Goulden
After three decades in fitness, Michael still approaches every client like a puzzle to solve. He founded Integra in 1997 with a simple question: why do some people progress while others don't?
Every exercise is an experiment. Every rep is data. This investigative approach - developed through over 50,000 one-to-one sessions - shapes every program at Integra.
In 2002 he founded Integra EDU, and in 2012 joined the RTS faculty - teaching exercise professionals across the UK, Europe, and globally. He delivers private workshops to personal training teams at facilities including Third Space and Cybex, and presents at industry conferences on exercise mechanics and coaching.
Featured in GQ Magazine and Runner's World.
Credentials: MSc Biomechanics · RTS Mastery · MAT Mastery · FNS · McGill Certified · CSCS · Founded Integra PT (1997) and Integra EDU (2002) · RTS Faculty since 2012
Roberta Watts
Roberta Watts
Roberta joined Integra in 2014 and has become one of the UK's most advanced practitioners of exercise mechanics - the first person globally to achieve RTS Level 2 certification. What sets her apart within the team is her integration of communication and coaching psychology, helping clients not just understand what they're doing, but why it works for them.
That combination shapes how she works. The mechanical precision means every exercise is designed for the person in front of her. The coaching depth means clients build genuine understanding of their own mind and body - not just compliance with a program.
She's spent years studying communication and mindset with a specialist mentor, exploring how language and environment shape what people are capable of. That work runs through everything - from how she coaches a set to how she helps clients think about their lifestyle between sessions.
Featured in GQ, Runner's World, and multiple podcasts.
Her belief is simple: clarity creates confidence - and confidence transfers.
Credentials: RTS Foundations/Level 2 (first certified globally) · MAT · McGill Certified · RTS Mastery (in progression)
We have been
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Every body tells a different story. We've spent twenty-nine years learning how to read them.
Our Space
The Lab
01
Private environment
Natural light. No crowds. Maximum three clients at any time.
02
Purpose-built equipment.
Resistance machines selected and adjusted over 29 years - cam profiles, lever systems, and cable arrangements designed for specific goals. TechnoGym treadmill, stepper, and WattBike Pro for cardiovascular work.
03
Assessment and monitoring.
VO2 and metabolic analysis for precise training zones. Muscle oxygen monitoring for real-time response data. Objective information that shapes your programme.
04
Altitude training.
Simulated altitude for enhanced cardiovascular adaptation and recovery. An additional stimulus that compounds the work we're already doing.
Amenities
Lockers
Showers
Towels
Aesop toiletries
Hairdryers
We train the trainers
We teach a systematic approach to exercise design and coaching to personal trainers worldwide.
Through Integra EDU, we offer workshops covering anatomy, assessment, exercise design, and program design - online and in-person.
The systematic approach we use with you is the same one we teach to trainers worldwide.
Come and see
the space
Meet the team, see the lab, and have a conversation about what you're looking for.