This service is for people who want to get stronger, feel more confident, and improve their fitness in a way that actually lasts. It’s a good fit if you’re busy, returning to training after time off, managing an injury or health consideration, or fed up restarting plans that never stick.

It also works well if you know what you should be doing, but struggle with consistency, structure, or accountability on your own.

Online personal training is ideal if you want expert coaching without being tied to a location. Clients across the UK train with clear programmes, simple guidance, and ongoing support designed to fit around real life, not take it over.

This isn’t for anyone looking for quick fixes, extreme plans, or instant transformations. It’s not designed for people who want rigid meal plans, daily check-ins, or high-pressure coaching. If you’re looking for perfection or all-or-nothing approaches, this probably isn’t the right fit.

Online personal training works by combining a personalised training plan with ongoing coach support, delivered remotely. You are not left to follow a PDF and hope for the best. Coaching is active, structured, and adjusted as you progress.

It usually starts with a consultation. This covers your goals, training history, lifestyle, schedule, and any injuries or health considerations. From there, your coach builds a programme designed specifically for you.

Your training plan is delivered through an app or platform. Exercises are clearly explained, often with video demonstrations, so you know exactly what to do. Sets, reps, rest times, and progression are all laid out clearly.

You train on your own schedule. Some people train at home, others in the gym. The location does not matter. What matters is following the plan and feeding back to your coach.

Ongoing support is a key part of online personal training. This can include regular check-ins, progress reviews, and adjustments to your programme. If something feels off, too easy, or too hard, it gets changed. Training evolves as you do.

Online coaching also focuses on habits. You are supported with consistency, pacing, and realistic expectations. This helps prevent burnout and repeated restarts.

Good online personal training feels guided, not distant. You know what to do, why you are doing it, and how it fits into your life.

• Personalised app access (workouts, tracking, progress photos)

• Simple nutrition guidance — no foods off limits

• Weekly accountability and check-ins with Derek

• Optional 1-1 support or feedback

Online personal training is worth it if you want structure, guidance, and accountability without being tied to fixed session times or locations. For many people, the biggest barrier to progress is not effort, it’s consistency. Online coaching solves that by giving you a clear plan and ongoing support that fits around real life.

Unlike generic workout plans found online, online personal training is personalised. Your programme is built around your goals, experience, schedule, and any injuries or health considerations. This means you are not guessing what to do or changing plans every few weeks when motivation dips.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. You can train at home, in the gym, or while travelling. Sessions fit around work, family, and energy levels. This makes it far easier to stay consistent over months, not just a few motivated weeks.

Online coaching also removes pressure. There is no audience, no rushing to appointments, and no feeling of being judged. Many people feel more confident training this way, especially if they are new to exercise or returning after time off.

Online personal training is not about cutting corners. It still requires effort and commitment. What it removes is wasted time, confusion, and all-or-nothing thinking. With the right coach, you still get progression, feedback, and accountability.

It may not suit someone who needs hands-on correction every session or thrives on face-to-face interaction. For everyone else, especially busy adults, online personal training is often more sustainable than traditional sessions.

If your goal is long-term strength, confidence, and better health, online personal training is absolutely worth it when done properly.

Yes, you can train online with injuries or health considerations, as long as coaching is appropriate and responsible. For many people, structured online coaching is safer than following generic workouts without guidance.

The key is assessment and communication. A good coach will take time to understand your injury history, current symptoms, and any medical advice you’ve been given. Training is then built around what you can do, not what you can’t.

Online training allows for careful exercise selection. Movements can be modified, ranges of motion managed, and load progressed gradually. This helps you stay active while respecting your body and avoiding setbacks.

It works particularly well for people returning to exercise after a break, managing joint issues, long-term conditions, or recurring niggles. Coaching focuses on strength, control, and confidence rather than pushing intensity too quickly.

Online coaching does not replace medical care. A responsible coach is clear about scope and will advise when further medical input is needed. Training should support recovery and long-term health, not work against it.

Many people struggle because they either stop completely or try to train through pain. Online personal training offers a middle ground. You stay active, supported, and structured without guesswork.

I’m a Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer with an additional Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification, which allows me to safely support people with health conditions, injuries, and those rebuilding confidence in movement.

With the right support, online training can be a safe and effective way to rebuild strength and confidence.

A plan is a set of workouts. Coaching is an ongoing process.

A training plan tells you what to do. It might be well written, but it does not change when life changes. Coaching, on the other hand, adapts as you go. It responds to feedback, progress, setbacks, and real-world constraints.

With a plan, you are responsible for interpreting how it fits your life. With coaching, that thinking is shared. Your coach helps adjust volume, intensity, and expectations so training stays realistic.

Coaching also provides accountability. Knowing someone is checking in, reviewing progress, and supporting you makes a big difference to consistency. Many people know what to do but struggle to stick to it alone.

Another key difference is progression. Plans are often static. Coaching evolves. Loads increase, exercises change, and goals shift based on how you respond, not on a fixed timeline.

Coaching also includes reassurance. When motivation dips or progress feels slow, a coach helps you stay grounded rather than quitting or overcorrecting.

If you are confident, experienced, and self-directed, a plan might be enough. If you want structure, support, and long-term progress that fits real life, coaching is the better option.

The 12-week online personal training programme costs £60.

This isn’t just a set of workouts, it’s a coaching experience built for consistency and long-term progress. Across the 12 weeks you get a personalised training programme designed around your goals, experience, schedule and lifestyle, delivered through our own app with clear exercise guidance, video demos, progression, and regular check-ins. You’ll receive ongoing support, adjustments as you develop, and accountability to help you stay on track.

The aim is to help you build strength, confidence and momentum you can sustain, not just a quick burst of sessions. At £60 for 12 weeks, it’s structured, supported coaching without rigid contracts, hidden fees, or expensive extras; just coaching that fits real life.