Question 1

Is online personal training better value than having a trainer in-person?

Accepted Answer

Is online personal training better value than having a trainer in-person?

Yes 100%
 
Online coaching provides superior value for money. Let’s brake it down and take a look at some figures below.
 
A one-hour session with a personal trainer in the UK will cost you somewhere between 
 
£35 and £70 per hour depending on experience and location (more in bigger cities like London). And most trainers would suggest a minimum of 2 to 3 sessions a week to get results you're looking for.
 
Let's take an average of £52.5 per session x 2 per week x 4 weeks (8 sessions) in one month. This equates to £420 per month (or £105 a week). If your lucky alongside this you may get a plan of something to do when you are not with the trainer - but this isn’t always the case!
 
Now consider a month of my online coaching:
 
* You will get Up to 5 x sessions a week uniquely planned program for you with exercise videos, coaching points and notes and you can comment how you got on after each one. (that's up to 20 sessions - well over double than above)
 
A monthly video call to check in and discuss your progress and sessions
 
Unlimited messaging service for advice, support and feedback
 
* The ability to upload your own videos for analysis to me at any time 
 
* A comprehensive training app to track all of your achievements graphically and statistically over time 
 
* Nutritional advice and guidelines.
 
You get all of the above with my online training/coaching starting from only £35 per week - that’s just over half the cost for more than double the service you would get for one hour at a time.
 
That's quite a difference in value for money, this is why I personally made the move to online coaching, I can make it more cost effective and generally help more people at once!
 
See also the question- 'How Much Is The Investment?'

Question 2

How much is the investment?

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How much is the investment?
 
I offer various packages for clients starting at approx £35 a week.
 
On your Free consultation call I will listen to what you want to achieve and then explain the various options for you.
 
Payment is taken at the beginning by setting up a standing order or payment is taken at the beginning of the package
 
My prices are based on the tailored and bespoke personal service you will be getting and my experience in the industry which gets results. 
 
If you are looking to really make a change to your health and fitness, online personal training is better value for money and hugely more flexible than having a trainer in person.  See the question above for a breakdown of cost.
 
See also 'How Long Do I Have To Sign Up For?'

Question 3

How long do i have to sign up for?

Accepted Answer

The minimum sign up period is 1 month.
 
I always encourage people to plan for training with me for 3 months initially as it is the perfect amount of time to get you integrated into my programme and get you some fantastic results. Whether it is a strength, fitness or flexibility focus, the progress you will see after 3 months will be amazing.

Question 4

What happens after I sign up?

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Once you have had your consultation call and if you decide you'd like to sign up I will email you the necessary links to fill in before starting any training, which will cover things  such as your health and fitness background, your passions, your goals and your current lifestyle in more detail to help me build your personal plan.
 
During the first week you will be set a series of initial exercises/sessions to allow me to see your current level of fitness. These will be adapted to you based on our initial chat.
 
You will be invited to keep a food diary so I can analyse your current nutrition. This is so I can see what your current diet is like and if we need to adjust it to reach the specific goals we have set. What you eat has a big impact on the results of your training; as they say, you can't out train a bad diet!
 
Once this is all complete your next 2 weeks of training will be sent to you ready for you to get started right away! I will design and add the following workouts to your programme as you log your results and complete your sessions.

Question 5

How often will I train?

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That depends on a few factors such as your goals, your current fitness levels and heath.
 
Taking the above into account (and depending on how much you actually want to train - this is also important!) it will usually be between 2 - 5 sessions a week.

Question 6

How do I receive the workouts?

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It will either be through me sending you your plans through an easy to use app that you and I have access to 24/7 or messages.
 
I design your plan, send it to you or upload it to the site (depending on what works best for your type of plans) and then you can see your upcoming sessions. My sessions will include all key notes, videos and instructions for you to follow. Once you have finished the session we will get you to share with me any details required such as weights, reps etc and any notes, questions or videos you wish me to see so we can keep each other updated on progress.

Question 7

How will I know if i am doing the exercises correctly?

Accepted Answer

With every single exercise and stretch I set you there will be an accompanying video of that exercise being performed for you to watch. There are over 300 different videos.
 
I also write out coaching points and cues for you to take note of. Plus, at any point it’d be great if you could keep me updated by uploading a video of you performing the exercise for me to assess and coach you on, give feedback and discuss if needed during our messages and video calls.

Question 8

How much contact do we have?

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As much as you wish.
 
You can message me via WhatsApp or Text during working hours (I live in the UK) and I always aim to respond asap.
 
We also have a monthly video call. This is to ensure you understand the upcoming sessions and for me to explain anything I need to, for you to ask me any questions, to discuss your progress, keep you motivated and to ensure you are sticking to the plan.

Question 9

Can I ask you questions?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely 100%
 
That's what I am here for. If at any point you have a question or want support you can message me, I will always respond asap and want to be here to support your journey. If it is outside of work hours (I live in the UK)) then I usually respond anyway, but it may well be first thing the following day.

Question 10

How do you track my progress?

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As you complete your sessions I will ask you to enter your weights, reps, distances, speed etc over messages to me so we track this.
 
We use many different metrics to track progress such as strength gains in weights, endurance improvements in times/speed, body measurements, body weight and looking at body composition changes via progress photos.
 
I encourage you to take front and side photos of yourself at the start of the programme and then at 4 week intervals throughout our training. No-one other than myself will see those photos and they will remain confidential.

Question 11

Will I need a gym membership?

Accepted Answer

Nope.
 
It will depend on your goals. If you are someone who needs to get aerobically fit and perhaps lose a little weight then all of your sessions can be done from home with just a few basic bits of equipment.
 
If however, you wish to get stronger and put on some muscle then it may be beneficial to have access to a gym (if possible) or some basic equipment but I will advise on this as we progress through your bespoke training.
 
Having said that my style of training does not involve training on fixed motion machines so really all you will need is some basic equipment and weights. If that is at home or in a gym it is up to you.
 
This will all be discussed in our first chat.

Question 12

Do i need any equipment?

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If you are planning to do any home training sessions (we will discuss what works best for you and your goals in your initial consultation), then it would be useful to have a few inexpensive pieces of equipment such as a kettlebells, resistance bands, mat, and a skipping rope. However, these aren't a necessity and if you have no equipment at all there are plenty of things I can still programme for you to get results.
 
See also: 'Will I Need A Gym Membership?'

Question 13

Will I get nutritional advice?

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Yes you sure will.
 
The training app we use can be linked directly to MyFitnessPal and I invite you log a typical one week food diary at the beginning of your plan. What you eat has a big impact on the results of your training; as they say, you can't out train a bad diet!
 
Once we have a better idea of what your diet is like and based on your goals, I will adjust your macros accordingly and put the breakdown of daily protein, carbohydrates, fats and calories you should be consuming up on the app for you to see. You can continue to track your diet with MyFitnessPal following the new guidelines and it won't be long before you start feeling a difference.

Question 14

Will we have virtual sessions on Zoom or FaceTime?

Accepted Answer

No.
 
All of your session plans are accompanied by demo videos alongside my coaching points so you will know exactly what to do and for how many reps and sets. It will not be an online fitness class.
 
We use the monthly video sessions (which will be via Zoom/FaceTime) we do have to discuss any new movements coming up and you can send me videos of you doing an exercise for me to assess and give you feedback on throughout the week.

Question 15

isn’t it better to have a personal trainer in person?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes!
 
When you want to learn a new skill that is technically demanding it is indeed much better to have a coach or trainer in person. If you wanted to learn the Olympic Lifts for example I would recommend getting a competent and qualified coach for a series of sessions in-person. These are hard movements to learn and you will make better progress face to face with a good coach rather than online.
 
However for people who don't want to learn those movements and want the flexibility to train whenever they want, personal training online offers a more affordable, complete and flexible package by a long way. See 'Is Online Training Better Value Than Having a Trainer In-Person'

Question 16

Can i Cancel or pause my membership?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
 
You can cancel at any time, you will not be charged again and the access to your programme will last up to the end of your current payment period.
 
If you decide you just need to pause your membership for a period of time that can be done as well and I will store all of your plans and progress for if you wish to return at a later date. If there is time outstanding on any payment period when you pause it, you will get this time back when you resume.

Question 17

Is your coaching suitable for a complete beginner?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely!
 
I love working as much with seasoned athletes as I do with complete beginners. In fact, the joy I get from watching a newcomer to fitness see what their body is actually capable of is extremely rewarding for me.
 
As a beginner I will give you clear, detailed instructions and videos, provide plenty of support via the messaging and note service on the app and have detailed discussions about certain exercises if needed during our video calls.
We will start off slowly so your body can adapt to the training and the new stimulus and gradually ramp up the sessions over the weeks when you are ready.
 
It is vitally important for your mental and physical wellbeing to keep your strength and fitness up as you get older so if you have never trained before then now is the time to start.

Question 18

Do i have to have a video call?

Accepted Answer

No.
 
If you would prefer to have a regular phone call then of course that is absolutely fine. The reason I prefer using video calls is because if there is anything I would like to demonstrate or show you for that week then it is better on video rather than trying to describe it.
 
If you would prefer to just be in contact via email and messages then that is fine as well.
 
However, I find that knowing you have a face-to-face video call with me does keep you on track and training hard!

Question 19

Do you offer in person training?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
 
The vast majority of my time is spent with my online clients but I still do offer in-person sessions in specific situations.
 
If you have a specific request such as learning Olympic Weightlifting or the more advanced gymnastic movements and live in the South East of the UK then do get in touch.
 
And of course, if you are travelling overseas on a surf trip and want your coach along with you don't hesitate to ask! ;)

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Hear are my frequently asked questions - FAQs

Is online personal training better value than having a trainer in-person?

How much is the investment?

How long do i have to sign up for?

What happens after I sign up?

How often will I train?

How do I receive the workouts?

How will I know if i am doing the exercises correctly?

How much contact do we have?

Can I ask you questions?

How do you track my progress?

Will I need a gym membership?

Do i need any equipment?

Will I get nutritional advice?

Will we have virtual sessions on Zoom or FaceTime?

isn’t it better to have a personal trainer in person?

Can i Cancel or pause my membership?

Is your coaching suitable for a complete beginner?

Do i have to have a video call?

Do you offer in person training?

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