About Us – Amovida
Founded by Ally and Grant Taylor, both internationally experienced coaches with over 25 years each in the fitness industry, the studio was created as a calm, welcoming alternative to the loud, crowded and intimidating gym environment.
We built a space where people of all ages can feel comfortable, supported, and capable from the moment they walk in. Many of our members come to us after injury, time away from exercise, or simply searching for a smarter, more sustainable approach to fitness.
1. Our Story
Amovida began with a simple idea. Movement should feel good, do good, and be available to everyone, no matter their starting point.
2. Our Philosophy
It’s about creating movement habits that support your health, confidence, and independence for the long term.
Our approach blends the best available evidence with real-life understanding. Every session is designed around your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. From strength and cardio to mobility and recovery, you’ll find expert coaching that adapts to you.
We believe that fitness is not about chasing aesthetics or punishing workouts.
3. Meet Ally and Grant
Clients describe her as calm, thoughtful, and quietly encouraging, the kind of coach who helps you discover strength you didn’t know you had.
Beyond the studio, Ally is recognised as a leading voice in movement health. She has presented at major industry education events, written for FitPro magazine and ViPR, and appeared on the ViPR YouTube channel. She also created a hysterectomy recovery course at hysterectomyrecovery.co.uk, helping women navigate post-surgery movement with confidence.
As a national presenter and international educator, Ally has trained hundreds of coaches across the UK and beyond, but her true passion is working directly with clients. Her philosophy is simple: movement should improve your life outside the studio. Every session with Ally feels personal, purposeful, and designed to help you feel capable in your own body.
Grant Taylor
Grant is known for his calm, intelligent coaching style and his ability to meet clients exactly where they are. With more than 25 years of experience, he specialises in strength and lower-limb rehabilitation, particularly post knee surgery, drawing on his own lived experience of multiple operations.
Grant brings an engineer’s brain to coaching, with a knack for breaking complex movement into simple, effective steps that clients can trust. His sessions are supportive and precise, helping people build stability, strength, and confidence in their bodies.
Outside the studio, Grant’s passion for sport runs deep. He played hockey for South Africa U18s, now competes in the Men’s Vets for Old Cranleighans, where his trademark goal-scoring flicks helped the team win their league title. He’s also an accomplished amateur cyclist, having completed the iconic Milan–San Remo, and is a lifelong rugby fan. Go Bok’s!
Clients value Grant not only for his expertise but for the grounded, relatable way he helps them rebuild strength and rediscover what’s possible.
Ally Taylor
Ally has spent more than 25 years helping people move with confidence.
4. What Makes Us Different
Personalised coaching in every session
- we adapt to how you arrive, physically and emotionally.
Inclusive environment
- no mirrors, gender-neutral toilets, and a culture of respect. No judgement means no judgement. Whoever you are, you belong here.
Best available evidence
- training that evolves with research, not trends.
For life, not just for now
- movement that supports daily living and long-term vitality.
Community that lasts
- many join for the training, but stay for the people.
5. Our Name
Amovida means “Love Life” as well as a concurrent meaning of “Love Movement” and that’s at the heart of everything we do.
We’re here to help you find joy in moving, confidence in your body, and the strength to keep doing what you love, for as long as possible.