Personal Training within a gym is a fantastic experience, but it also has a few drawbacks...cost, fitting in around your trainers schedule, travel etc. to name a few.

Now I would love to help everyone face to face in the gym but there just aren’t enough hours in the day to see you all!

Online coaching frees up some time to reach out to more people across the world and help them to achieve their goals. All of this at the tap of their fingertips with my interactive training app.

Online coaching can be highly effective particularly for those with busy lifestyles in need of fitting their workouts in around their day!
Because all my workouts can be tailored to suit you and your needs, you will never be limited by equipment, your trainers schedule or travel.

Weekly in app check ins help to keep you accountable and help me to see what is working for you and what isn’t.

Most PT's have “online coach” written in their bios nowadays, so why BodyCo?
Unfortunately just sending a PDF copy of a generic programme and a diet sheet with soggy broccoli just isn’t going to cut it.
Likewise there are so many fitness apps out there that offer no real personal touch or even any contact with the fitness professional behind them.
This is where I like to differ myself as I can hand on heart say I keep in contact with all of my clients who use my app to help educate and guide them.
I have probably filmed, recorded and designed over 200 hours worth of content, modules, how to videos, food prep sessions and programming for my clients.
I have built an amazing network that offers continuous encouragement to help clients to become stronger, fitter and healthier individuals, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to covering the basics of a healthy, active lifestyle.
It is my sole purpose to help you become Body Confident and so I am available to my clients 24/7 with communication via email, zoom, the Training app and facebook.
Communication is SO important to me and I want to encourage and help you every step of your journey. Think of online coaching as having a PT right in your pocket!

Access to the below will vary depending on your chosen online package but here’s a brief overview as to what’s included:

•Initial consultation/goal setting so you can ask any questions prior to training and set some realistic goals suitable to your lifestyle.
• Access to all BodyCo Nutrition and Training modules via the resources function within the app. This is so that you can learn the basics about food/exercise.
• Access to all exercise “how to” videos so you can check you are performing all exercises safely and correctly.
• An Interactive training programme with custom gym/home workout plans so you can achieve the body you want in your own time schedule and know exactly what to do in the gym/home.
• Macronutrient based diet plan so you can still eat the foods you enjoy and get the results you want.
• Access to food prep recipe books/meal plans and how to videos so you can learn how to cook quick, tasty and healthy meals for you and your family.
• Customised shopping list so you know exactly what and how much food to buy and prep- no more food waste!
• Weekly check-ins and monthly progress photos so we can help you to track your progress and keep you motivated.
• 24hour help and support
Check out my Train With Me Packages for more info

Once you have selected the package most suited to you, I like to spend a bit of time getting to know you, your goals and your current fitness levels.

Based on our initial consultation, I will then put a training plan together using the information you have shared and get you set up on the app.

I tend to check in with clients weekly to assess how they are finding the workouts and offer nutritional support too.

The app really is your go to portal for everything health and fitness and if there is anything that you are unsure of then the live messaging feature is there for you to ask about anything whenever you need!

I always recommend to invest in the following for your at home gym kit:
Dumbbells and/or kettlebells
Resistance bands
A Bench/Step/Suitable Surface in replacement

However I appreciate, that these things aren’t always accessible due to cost and availability, so fear not I have you covered!
I can adapt any training plan to suit your needs and available equipment either at home or at the gym.

Alternatively you can create your own kit with the ideas below:
* Large water bottles filled with water/sand/stone
* Resistance bands
* Washing powder boxes/bottles
* A rucksack filled with potatoes or books
* Tin cans/food jars

Have some fun getting creative with this, I love seeing what you guys come up with!

Whilst access to a gym is advised it’s not absolutely necessary and you can still achieve fantastic results from the comfort of your own home! Please see Do I need equipment? For your home gym equipment ideas and alternatives.

Whether you are just starting out on your fitness journey or you are a well rehearsed gym bunny, you can rest assured that I have worked with many men and women of different ages and capabilities.

All of my downloadable workout guides and training plans in the app contain videos along with Instructional descriptions of the movements. As an app user you will also get 24hr support and video feedback if you ever needed to check you are performing an exercise correctly.

I like to use the RPE scale with clients. (The Rate Of Perceived Exertion)
On a scale of 1-10, 1 being extremely easy and 10 being extremely difficult for most movements on their last sets/reps you want to be sitting somewhere between 7-8.
You haven’t lost form and can complete the movement safely as described but you probably couldn’t do any more reps and/or weight.
I talk a lot about the mind and muscle connection, feeling the squeeze of the muscle group that you should be working and paying close attention to this rather than excessively adding weight.

The benefits of any resistance training program are discussed in more detail in my 28 day challenge but let me assure you we can work together to make sure your plan compliments any existing exercise hobbies you may already have, you don’t have to give these up!

I always encourage people to do an exercise that they love so that they are likely to stick to it long term, but if lifting weights is something you want to try we can make it fit your training plans and schedule. Resistance training could actually help to improve your performance in other sports too!

Surprisingly you won’t need loads of space! If you’re working out from home then I would recommend you find a spare room or space in your house that enables you to move a around a little, lie on the floor and be able to reach your arms over your head without touching anything.
Most exercises in my plans are fairly stationary but if you need anything adapting to accommodate the space you have we can work together on this.

If you have access to my training app you can contact me using the inbox feature or alternatively reach out to me at train@bodyco.co.uk with any questions you may have. I aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours.

Face to face 1-2-1 and group coaching are subject to availability and price is upon request. Check out my Train with me coaching packages on my website.

All 1-2-1 and group coaching clients receive access all areas to the training app too.

Everybody and every body will progress at different rates. There isn’t a one size fits all approach with training and diet so I like to work with clients to find what works for them and what doesn’t.

Taking part In any fitness regime is going to be beneficial to your health and so I would say the “feel good factor” results are pretty much straight away from that first session!

The aesthetics will come as a bonus to keeping consistent over time with your diet and your training plan. Most clients start to see changes after a month, providing they are consistent. Even better results happen over a longer period time as we work together to in-still healthy, sustainable habits.

If you feel stuck in a rut with your training or you are looking to make significant progress towards your goals but you just aren’t sure where to start, then online coaching is for you!

We have all been there before following random workouts that we found on social media or the internet, and whilst these are great to get you moving initially, they tend to offer no real progression or structure to your training- and this is where the real magic happens!

All my workout guides and workouts in the app are designed to take the guess work out of the gym and put you on the right road to progression.

All workouts include video demonstrations and notes to help guide and educate you from at home or in the gym.

Whilst the 28 day challenge is designed to be followed for 28 consecutive days, I appreciate sometimes life can get in the way and disrupt your fitness plans and that’s totally ok!

The challenge and workout guides are totally flexible and are designed for you to pick up whenever you can around your schedule.

If you follow my advice sent out in the support emails for the challenge they should help you plan and prepare for your challenge to suit your needs, but if you miss a couple of days don’t panic just pick up from wherever you left off when ever you can!

All my recipe books contain tried and tested, delicious and nutritious recipes for you to either follow in the suggested meal planner or as and when you like.
Each recipe comes with “how to make” instructions alongside a full shopping list with what you will need.
Even if you have never stepped foot in a kitchen before, these books are ideal for teaching you about portion size and eating for health.

I can tailor your nutrition in the same way I can tailor your training plans. I teach you the basics on how to track your calories and other food groups alongside the
fundamentals to basic nutrition.

Even if tracking your food is new or is something that you don’t want to do we can assess your goals and create a nutrition plan from there.

You don’t have to miss out on social events, and you certainly don’t have to miss out on treats and alcohol as my aim is to teach you how to manage your nutrition for life.

Please note more bespoke nutrition coaching is only available through my “let’s get personal” online training plans.