FAQs

  • 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).

  • Habit Coaching comes with a minimum term of 1 month, and Functional Fitness coaching is a minimum of 3 months. Then it’s a rolling contract that you can cancel any time with 30 days notice.

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    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 program and stick to your nutrition targets for the duration and don't see adequate results, I'll happily refund you.

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

    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.

    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.

  • Not necessarily, you can train at home or outdoors. While 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 personalized experience, encompassing fitness, nutrition, wellbeing, sleep, mindset and lifestyle coaching. This holistic approach makes for far superior results.

    Other online coaching programs schedule workouts around super far in advance. I personally keep a much closer eye on my clients’ progress. You'll start with a 4 week plan, which we'll continuously adapt based on your progress and feedback. This flexible approach helps to maximize results, and allows for flexible program 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 program with a friend won’t work as well for you as a personalized program, 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 focused program. Your friends will likely be inspired to follow a specifically designed program of their own when they see all the results you’re getting!

  • I 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 I 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 a conventional Personal Trainer is likely a better fit for your needs.

  • 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, or via SMS text. 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! Send me a message to book a free consult and let’s find out! :)

  • Your program 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.

    I understand that other life commitments sometimes create barriers to exercise. 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. You and I will agree on programming beforehand to ensure it's realistic as part of your current lifestyle.

  • 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 and check off boxes!

  • Absolutely, yes! I’ll help you keep the foods you love in your diet in a balanced way. I’ll never ask you to give up your current diet in favor of one 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 program will be tailored specifically for you, and I 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 program 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 practices 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 program will be specifically designed with your schedule in mind.

  • Often times, people join gyms, start diets, or pick up life coaching when forced by a health issue or other problem. For me, exercise, nutrition and mental health is a life-long practice that prevents 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. I 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

  • Outsourcing coaching to a professional can save you both time and wasted effort in pursuit of your true goals! Remember that it’s not just about great workout programs, it’s also about great coaching, collaboration, and ongoing support.

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

    In order to make progress, you must work outside of your comfort zone. I'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 program, 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.

  • 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 program will be designed to meet you where you're at, providing clear guidelines to help you work at the right intensity.

    NOTE: 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.

  • Hell yes! I encourage you to continue with all the physical and wellbeing activities you currently enjoy. Your online coaching program will support your sport development, helping you to enjoy those activities even more.

  • I recognize 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. My approach is to meet every client at their current level of capability, which means you won’t be given any exercises I’m 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 me clips of your technique for feedback! I employ a range of strategies to get you moving really well and teach you new skills organically.