Online Coaching

Online coaching comes with a minimum term of 3 months, then it’s a rolling contract that you can cancel any time with 30 days notice.

Money Back Guarantee
Obviously it's impossible to make guarantees on exactly what results you'll see; after all, the human body is an incredibly complex thing. However, if you comply with at least 80% of your programme and stick to your nutrition targets for the initial 3 month period and don't see adequate results, I'll happily refund your investment.

Online coaching is similar to traditional Personal Training in many ways. For starters, you’ll be working with a pro who understands your needs, and receiving personalised advice. As a coach, I personally place a big focus on teaching you what you need to know, as well as giving you a great workout.

Online coaching requires accountability on your part: an essential life skill, if you ask me. You’ll be doing workouts independently, and learning about yourself along the way.

With online coaching you can ask questions whenever they arise, and you'll be getting detailed feedback on each task you complete. This includes analysis of your exercise technique (note that this isn't something you have to do for every exercise/workout).

Brilliant question. Three months is a sufficient amount of time to give your training a chance to earn you results, without making a long-term commitment.

Having worked in gyms for many years I’ve seen just how frustrating it can be to be tied into a long term contract you don’t want any more, and I don’t plan to make you feel that way.

I would strongly recommend checking your health and fitness budget before committing to online coaching. I’m no financial advisor, and I’m certainly not here to tell you how to spend your money, but I do know that the value people get from this service far outweighs their investment.

If you're struggling financially at any point, we can pause your online PT for a month.

Here’s what my client Christopher has to say on the matter:

“While the initial cost of training might seem high, when you think about the level of training and education that a PT has, and their total 1:1 focus on you and your fitness development, actually represent a great value for money, especially when you think about the fact that you are being shown ways to help keep yourself fitter and healthier for the rest of your life.“

Nuff said.

Not necessarily, you can train at home or outdoors. Whilst it would be ideal to have all the equipment available that you'd find in a gym, it's not necessary at all.

If you're thinking about buying some equipment to keep at home, I'll be able to advise on the best pieces to suit your personal needs.

This service differs greatly from most options currently on the market. For starters, online coaching is a highly personalised experience, encompassing fitness, nutrition, wellbeing, sleep, mindset and lifestyle coaching. This holistic approach makes for far superior results.

Other online coaching programmes schedule workouts around 6-12 weeks in advance. We personally keep a much closer eye on client progress. You'll start with a 6-12 week plan, which we'll continuously adapt based on your progress and feedback. This flexible approach helps to maximise results, and allows for programme changes around travel, illness/injury, etc.

The MOST important part of this service is me understanding and adapting to your needs. I’m confident that after our in-depth initial consultation I’ll be able to understand your goals so clearly that I’ll be able to give YOU even more clarity on what it is you want.

Expect to dig deep and really reflect on your dreams and aspirations, and the reasons why they’re important to you.

If you stick to the advice provided (and you don’t have any underlying health issues), then there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t achieve the results you desire.

Obviously everyone has individual goals and requirements, so sharing a programme with a friend won’t work as well for you as a personalised programme, but if training with friends keeps you showing up to the gym and engaged during the sessions, then that's better than nothing!

If you still have specific goals you’d like to reach, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both scenarios by still going to the gym with your friends, but following your own focussed programme. Your friends will likely be inspired to follow a specifically designed programme of their own when they see all the results you’re getting!

We understand that many people prefer the experience of training with a professional in person or live online.

Conventional Personal Training has its limitations, which is why we created Online Coaching. There are no waiting lists for sessions, you don’t have to travel out of your way to make appointments, and you’ll be able to communicate with me all week, rather than in between rest periods during an in person session.

Online coaching isn’t for everyone. If you would prefer to have less overall contact but more in-the-moment support from your trainer, then conventional Personal Training is likely a better fit for your needs. If you feel like you still need in-person support, click here to learn more about Online Personal Training.

I’ll be available on the training portal every weekday to communicate with you. I’ll post feedback on each workout you complete, whether it requires a thumbs up or more detailed coaching, plus you can ask questions or leave comments for me via the instant messenger function. Depending on your package, we’ll also be enjoying monthly video or phone consultations.

One thing I do NOT do is hand-holding: you can’t rely on me to convince you to go to the gym or constantly remind you to follow your nutrition plan. You are 100% accountable and responsible for your thoughts and actions… and that’s a good thing!

Great question! The best way to find out is to book a free, no-obligation consultation.

If you need to have an appointment with a trainer in order to exercise, online coaching may not be for you. Our goal is to teach you exactly what you need to know so that you can take full responsibility for your health for the rest of your life. We'll give you all the information and guidance required to take action and meet your goals.

If you'd prefer to exercise with in-person support, live personal training sessions may be a better fit for you.

Your programme will be tailored around your lifestyle: you could have home, outdoor or gym workouts of any length at any frequency. Your training structure can be adapted at any time to suit your needs.

We understand that other life commitments sometimes create barriers to exercise. That’s why there’s a whole video covering strategies to help you work around obstacles like this in our on-boarding series. You'll get access to this when you sign up.

Online coaching provides small daily tasks and workouts to gradually move you towards your goals. You must be willing and able to spend a reasonable amount of time on your fitness and wellbeing each day. Your coach will agree on programming with you beforehand to ensure it's realistic as part of your current lifestyle.

It is very unlikely that we'll write a strict nutrition plan for you, although some cases require this approach. We use industry gold standard methods in nutrition coaching with an incremental approach. We'll “meet you where you’re at”, providing personalised guidelines and helping you take small steps over time to gradually nudge you into sustainable healthy eating habits.

Online coaching makes the process of getting healthy and working towards your goals very straightforward. Rather than learning through trial and error, you’ll be given clear, step by step guidance on how to eat and exercise to help you live a better life. Your workouts & tasks will be delivered to your inbox on the day they’re due to be completed… all you have to do is follow the instructions!

We understand some people prefer their gym sessions to be free from distractions including mobile phones. If you’re able to write down or memorise your workouts then there’s no need to bring your phone into the gym with you. Tech has massively improved the way we approach health and fitness and provides an invaluable tool for delivering information and collecting data. It’s extremely useful to be able to view exercise demo videos in the exact moment you need them, and to be able to record your results in video or text format. If you think your phone might distract you, we recommend turning on "do not disturb" mode during your workouts.

Absolutely, yes! We'll help you keep the foods you love in your diet in a balanced way. We'll never ask you to give up your current diet in favour of one we conjured up on the spot... real magic happens when you shape your current eating habits into something that uplifts your health and performance for life.

Your programme will be tailored specifically for you, and we won't ask you to do things you can't realistically manage. Together we’ll discuss your current routine and lifestyle, including which additions/changes you’re prepared to make.

You'll need to follow at least 80% of your programme to see good results. You can request to see your compliance rates after your first week of coaching onwards.

Online coaching clears the path to your goals, laying things out into simple, actionable steps.

It might seem like a big commitment to spend time every day securing the future of your health and fitness, but it will pay dividends. The things you learn in online coaching are the basic skills and practises that lay the foundation for us to show up fully in all other areas of our lives.

Investing a reasonable amount of time into your fitness and wellbeing can improve your productivity, relationships, mood, memory, confidence and more.

Online coaching is a tailored service, and your programme will be specifically designed with your schedule in mind.

Often people join gyms, start diets, or pick up life coaching when forced by a health issue or other problem. For us, exercise, nutrition and mental health are life-long practises that prevent health issues and push us to higher levels of life enjoyment. It's easy to feel motivated to take action when we're in discomfort, but real motivation is oriented towards a positive outcome. Your coach will help you to establish clear goals and learn your underlying motivations to keep you focused.

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

- Chinese proverb

At the start of my career I had a conversation with a mentor which I’m sure will answer your question.

• Petersen: “What’s your job title?”
• Me: “Personal Trainer.”
• Petersen: “And who does your accounts?”
• Me: “I do them myself.”
• Petersen: “But you’re a personal trainer, not an accountant. Would you hire a washing machine repair man to fix your car?”
• Me: *scratches head* ... “Well... no, I’d hire a mechanic.”
• Petersen: “So why are you letting a personal trainer do your accounts?”
• Me: *brains turn to mashed potato* ... “Ummmm...”

Whatever your job title is, leave coaching up to the professionals! Remember that it’s not just about great workout programmes, it’s also about great coaching, collaboration, and ongoing support.

- Melody

Will it be hard? Yes. Will it be TOO hard? No way. We do not provide or advocate for extreme training or diet programmes promising quick-fix transformations.

In order to make progress you must work outside of your comfort zone. We'll help you to do this in a measured, controlled way.

You'll be coached to maintain consistent, moderate effort over time. If you're struggling with any aspect of the programme, it can easily be changed.

Hiring a coach gets you to your goals more quickly and easily than you could on your own. There is no minimum level of fitness required to start online coaching, and you will always get value from the service regardless of your current capabilities.

Making a commitment to a training programme can seem scary! Everything in your programme will be pre-agreed between us, and you won’t be asked to commit to more workouts than you can handle. Nutrition and lifestyle tasks will be offered step by step to empower you to form great habits over time.

Consistency is key, and we'll be there every step of the way to nudge you in the right direction. If your goals are a high priority for you, it'll feel easy to do what it takes to reach them, especially with easy-to-follow instructions from us.

Your workouts will be designed specifically to deliver the correct intensity for you. You’ll learn how to choose the right weights and how to progress over time. Using data and years of experience, your programme will be designed to meet you where you're at, providing clear guidelines to help you work at the right intensity.

NB. Whilst it’s true that to make progress we must come out of our comfort zones, training at extremely high intensity in every workout is not conducive to earning great results. In fact, in many cases, overtraining and overreaching cause more health problems than they’re worth. You can expect to be working at a moderate intensity most of the time, with some tougher/lighter workouts strategically placed to earn you better results.

Yes! We encourage you to continue with all the physical and wellbeing activities you currently enjoy. Your online coaching programme will support your sporting development, helping you to enjoy those activities even more.

We recognise that you may have concerns around injury from poor exercise technique, or about looking silly in the gym.

Moving well is essential if you want to see the full benefit from your training and avoid injury.

Each exercise is prescribed with your current capabilities in mind, and comes with a demonstration video for you to follow. Our approach is to meet every client at their current level of capability, which means you won’t be given any exercises we're not 100% sure you can complete safely.

Often it takes a few tries to get technique right, so make use of the video upload feature and send your coach clips of your technique for feedback! We employ a range of sophisticated strategies to get you moving really well and teach you new skills organically.

Most clients like to schedule regular or ad-hoc Online PT sessions to master technique and get real-time feedback. We recommend this approach for best results, especially if you're someone who wants a little more support.