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YOUR PT Blog
Your Personal Training and Academy to Exhibit at Dubai Active
At YOUR Management Solutions Group we are proud to announce that Your Personal Training, the largest and most successful PT brand in the UK, along with Your Academy, one of the elite training providers globally, will be exhibiting at Dubai Active 2024—the Middle East’s premier fitness and wellness event!
The Scores Are In: YOUR PT Reaches Historic Milestone on National Fitness Day
In support of National Fitness day, YOUR Personal Training's army of Personal Trainers deliver over 1,000 complimentary personal training sessions to people of all fitness levels across the nation.
Vote for YOUR PT Trainer Connor Feeney: Scotland’s Business Awards 2024 Nominee
We are thrilled to announce that Connor Feeney has been nominated for the prestigious Scotland's Business Awards 2024!
Supporting National Fitness Day: Complimentary Personal Training Sessions for the Nation
At YOUR Personal Training, we’re excited to celebrate National Fitness Day by offering complimentary personal training sessions to the entire nation! National Fitness Day, created by UK Active, is a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging people of all ages and fitness levels to embrace an active lifestyle. This year, the event takes place on 18th September, and we’re proud to support this incredible movement by providing expert guidance from our talented network of personal trainers—completely free of charge.
#3 Felix’s Fitness Fundamentals
Discover the significance of prioritising well-being, cultivating a resilient mindset, and nurturing mental health to thrive both personally and professionally.
Unlock Exclusive Rewards with YOUR PT Hub!
Get special discounts on top brands and access essential tools and resources to elevate your fitness career.
#2 Felix’s Fitness Fundamentals
Whether you're just starting out as a PT or looking to elevate your career to new heights, here are some essential tips to guide you
Launching Our New YOUR PT HUB:
Empowering Fitness Professionals with Enhanced Business Skills & Tools for success.
YOUR Academy Awarded Prestigious 'Enhancing' Status by CIMSPA
We at YOUR Academy are delighted to share that following our latest quality assurance inspection from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), we have achieved the “Enhancing” status – the highest possible quality rating that a fitness education provider can achieve.
#1 Felix’s Fitness Fundamentals
Crafting a comprehensive training regimen requires careful consideration, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of your client's motivations.
YOUR Academy proudly sponsor Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate 12-13th June 2024
YOUR PT and YOUR Academy are set to support the 2024 Independent Gyms Summer Conference in Solihull
Join us at the 2024 independent gyms summer conference for a day of networking, education and business advancement.
YOUR Personal Training Sponsors PT of the Year Award at National Fitness Awards Ceremony 2024
Recognise our sectors talented fitness professionals by nominating the 2024 Personal Trainer of the year…
Elevate Your Fitness Business: LevelUp Events Across the UK
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rising star in the fitness industry, LevelUp is your ultimate destination for staying ahead in the ever-evolving health & fitness industry.
Transforming Fitness: A Resilience Journey with We Talk Wellbeing and YOUR Personal Training
In the ever-evolving landscape of the health and fitness industry, where challenges are as dynamic as the workouts themselves, resilience is not just a desirable trait; it's a strategic imperative.
Meet Alex Orlov, YOUR PT trainer
Alex Orlov, a profoundly deaf personal trainer and cochlear implant user, has transformed challenges into strengths. Using visual cues to adapt training for clients, he focuses on middle-aged and older adults, proving that effective communication extends beyond words, and showcases the impact of innovative, inclusive fitness coaching.
The Affordable Path to Becoming a PT with YOUR Academy
Qualify as a PT only £500 and secure a guaranteed self-employed PT career after you qualify. Explore YOUR Academy's part-funded course with YOUR Personal Training. Get mentorship, advanced business courses, and career progression.
'Level Up': The 2024 Event Series where ambition meets expertise.
YOUR Personal Training is thrilled to announce the launch of 'Level Up' – a groundbreaking series of events across 2024 dedicated to advancing the careers of fitness professionals.
Crush Your 2024 Fitness Goals with the professional support of a Personal Trainer
As the new year begins, many of us are setting ambitious fitness goals for ourselves, determined to make positive changes to our health and well-being. While enthusiasm is crucial, having the right guidance can make all the difference in achieving and sustaining those goals.
Empowering Women in Fitness: Rhea's Journey as a Female Personal Trainer
Welcome back to the Rhea Reveals blog series! This time, we embark on a special journey with Rhea as she shares her experience as a female personal trainer.
Unlock Your Fitness Potential Beyond National Fitness Day with a PT
At YOUR Personal Training, we offer complimentary PT sessions throughout the year. Our Personal Trainers are dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals.
Rhea Reveals: #5 Mastering the Art of Personal Training
This week, we're delving back into the world of personal training, and our focus is on helping aspiring personal trainers thrive in their careers.
YOUR Personal Training Joins Forces with Doing Our Bit to Empower NHS and Social Care Heroes
YOUR Personal Training is embarking on a remarkable partnership with Doing Our Bit—a transformative fitness, health, and wellness platform dedicated to serving the invaluable NHS and Social Care staff.
Unveiling a Powerhouse Partnership with Huumans
YOUR Personal Training and Huumans Join Forces to Boost Wellbeing and Elevate Performance!
RHEA REVEALS: #4 A Day in the Life of a Successful Personal Trainer
Have you ever wondered what it takes to thrive as a personal trainer in the fitness industry? Read on to find out how!
YOUR Personal Training Summer Social
A day if fun and friendly competition
Rhea Reveals: #3 Unveiling the YOUR PT Experience
A Glimpse into the Life of a YOUR Personal Training Trainer
YOUR Personal Training Partners with Independent Gyms
YOUR Personal Training is thrilled to announce our partnership with Independent Gyms, a network of independent fitness facilities across the UK and Ireland.
Navigating the Landscape: Online Coaching vs. Face-to-Face Personal Training
In this comprehensive review, we will explore these factors and shed light on the potential challenges that personal trainers may encounter with each strategy.
Rhea Reveals: #2 Choosing the Perfect Course for Success as a Personal Trainer
When it comes to pursuing a career as a personal trainer, selecting the right training course is of utmost importance. Rhea Miller shares her valuable tips to help you make an informed decision and lay a solid foundation for your career.
Unlocking the Fitness Industry's Potential: Insights from Evolve 2023
Unlocking the Fitness Industry's Potential: Insights from Evolve 2023 and the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023 on Personal Trainers, Customer Service, and Community Building
Rhea Reveals: #1 PT Insider Tips for Success
Welcome to the first edition of "Rhea Reveals," where we bring you exclusive insights from the world of personal training.
Celebrating Rhea Miller: YOUR Personal Training's PT of the Year 2022
We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Rhea Miller, who has been named as YOUR Personal Training's PT of the Year 2022.
YOUR Academy | Balancing Quality with Convenience
YOUR PT sponsored athlete Bethan Jones takes on the world duathlon championships
INSPIRED BY THE LONDON MARATHON
PT of the Month - April 2023
Celebrating Karl Bailey’s success as Aprils PT of the Month
Revolutionising Fitness Education
YOUR Academy and YOUR Personal Training Partner with NASM to Launch Game-Changing ClubConnect Platform in the UK
Make Your Dream of Becoming a Personal Trainer a Reality: Myprotein re-launch life-changing PT Scheme in partnership with Your Personal Training
How YPT is Revolutionising the PT Industry with Tima Partnership
Stretching Further Ahead to Provide Unprecedented Levels of Support, Accountability, and Recognition for Personal Trainers
PT OF THE MONTH - Roy Watton of Better Gym Connswater
YOUR Personal Training has a WORLD CUP WINNER
How To Prepare for an interview by LOVE RECRUITMENT
Unlock Your Potential: How Your Academy Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams of Becoming a Qualified Personal Trainer
Life After Pro Sport – Why Personal Training Could be a Great Option
One great option for athletes looking to transition after their careers into a new chapter of their lives is to explore personal training.
Take Your Personal Training Career to the Next Level with Your Personal Training
Competitive Remuneration, Professional Development and a Positive Work Environment
Felix Paz Personal Trainer of the month - FEBRUARY
Expert Personal Training without the Headache: Why Outsourcing to Your Personal Training is the Smart Choice for Gym Operators
“Be more you”. A revolutionary marketing campaign by YOUR Personal Training
Unlock the Power of Your Personal Training Team
Celebrating 14 years at YOUR PT & being nominated PT of the Month for January
Building a Successful and Rewarding Career in the Fitness Industry: Choosing YOUR Academy
Personal Training in 2023 | A bright outlook
20 ways to generate leads as a Personal Trainer
PT of the month, December
Congratulations to Gavin Ward on being nominated PT of the month for December 22
PT of the YEAR 2022
Congratulations to Rhea on being nominated YOUR Personal Training's PT of the year 2022
Perception Vs Reality as a Personal Trainer
Industry insights from YOUR PT Director of operations James Lorey
PT of the month, November
Recently YOUR Personal Training sat down with our nominated PT of the Month for November - Alice Magee based at Andersonstown Leisure Centre in Belfast.
JOIN THE 7 in 7 CHALLENGE
Throughout November 2022 we are raising awareness & funds for the MND association
PT of the month, October
Recently YOUR Personal Training sat down with PT of the Month for October - Natalia Przybylska
PT of the month, September
Beck, based out of Walthamstow Stadium in London has become a very popular Personal Trainer within a short space of time following his launch in May 2022 with YOUR Personal Training.
PT of the month, August
Rhea, 20, based at the Hive gym, Ely, Cambridgeshire, has been named as YOUR Personal Training’s PT of the Month for August.
PT of the month, July
Jess, 32, is YOUR Personal Training’s PT of the month. Here, Jess explains how she decided to quit her full time job and become one of YOUR PT’s super star PTs.
Every day is an assessment
Being a successful personal trainer takes dedication and commitment. For a PT to truly thrive, you must think far and beyond the physical.
Aiming to go the ‘EXTRA Mile’ for MND
YOUR Personal Training will be completing the ‘EXTRA MILE’ challenge in support of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
PT of the month, June
Jen, 27, from West Edinburgh, has been named as YOUR Personal Training’s PT of the month for June.
PT Training Academy Launch
YOUR Personal Training, the UK’s largest PT Management Service, has launched its own bespoke training academy
PT of the month, May
Ian, 41, has been announced as YOUR Personal Training’s PT of the month for May 2022.
Why recovery should matter to PT’s
Recovery from training is increasingly becoming one of the most important components of physical activity
PT of the month, April
Josh, 31, is celebrating becoming April’s YOUR Personal Trainer of the month.
PT of the month, March
Jess Langley, 21, has been named as the YOUR Personal Trainer of the month for March 2022.
Case Study: Ian Harkness
PT of the month, February
Jay Shrimpton, 27, has been named as the YOUR Personal Trainer of the month for February 2022.
Hyperice Recovery Hub
YOUR Personal Training creates Hyperice Recovery Hub for Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club
Record PT Booking enquiries
We are thrilled to announce that January 2022 has produced our highest PT booking enquiries EVER!
tmactive joins YOUR Personal Training
tmactive signs partnership agreement with YOUR Personal Training to support demand for expert PT’s
PT of the month, January
Larisa Oprea, has been crowned as the YOUR Personal Trainer of the month for January 2022.
ANGUSalive to bring new PT provision to its sports centres
ANGUS alive has partnered with YOUR Personal Training to bring a new PT provision
Case Study: Kyle Doherty
Premier Global NASM Teams up with YOUR PT
Leading training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company
Building a business beyond yourself as a Personal Trainer
Lewis, 34, is a Master Trainer for YOUR Personal Training (YOUR PT). He’s been with the YOUR PT team for 12 years
YOUR PT completes gruelling 4 x 4 x 48 challenge for Help for Heroes
YOUR PT has smashed its fundraising target for Armed Forces charity, Help for Heroes, raising almost £2000 to date
Help for Heroes challenge
YOUR Personal Training calls on sector to join gruelling 4 x 4 x 48 Help for Heroes challenge
Halo Leisure ramps up PT offering to support its healthier communities’ mission
Halo Leisure has partnered with YOUR Personal Training to support its mission to create ‘healthier communities’ in the South West
CIMSPA partners with YOUR Personal Training
YOUR PT has gained CIMSPA Training Provider Partner status, giving authority and industry recognition to YOUR PT’s CPD and mentoring programme.
YOUR Wellbeing App – case study
YOUR PT partners with York Sport
York Sport has signed a 12-month partnership agreement with YOUR Personal Training to support its recovery post lockdown.
Case Study
PT Case Study:Wojtek Wasag
Weekly Workout Feature
How do gyms retain customers once the reopening excitement has faded?
Case study: James Swinnerton, CAWS CPD
Reopening is upon us, in England at least
The pandemic has taken its toll and forced us into a ‘new normal’, with varying consequences on personal trainers
IR35 - Are you ready?
From Tuesday 6 April 2021, organisations that engage “off-payroll” workers via an intermediary will become responsible for determining their employment status
YOUR Personal Training launches one-stop-shop PT management app
YOUR Personal Training has launched a unique personal training management app designed to support PTs
Interview with Paul Dunn PT Skills
Top tips on becoming a successful Personal Trainer” If you are starting out in the industry or are looking for some inspiration
Proud partners with Hyperice
Hyperice are trail blazing the rehabilitation and therapy path from elite athletes to recreational trainers.
Digital PT
James Lorey, Operations Director at YOUR Personal Training speaks to Carl at Concept Fitness Consultancy
An interview with PT Camilla Oddie
We speak to YOUR PT Personal Trainer Camilla Oddie about her experience on becoming and working as a PT
An interview with PT Owain Watkins
We speak to YOUR PT personal trainer Owain Watkins on why he became a PT and his top tips for newly qualified PTs
Feedback from our recent starter Alex Springer
Alex Springer is one of our recent starters based at Erdington Leisure Centre.
Job opportunities with More Fitness
YOUR Personal Training are excited to announce we have some fantastic new personal training job opportunities in Birmingham
Feedback from PT Connor Sturrock
Connor Sturrock is one of our recent personal trainers based at Shrewsbury Sports Village.
Great Job Opportunities with More Fitness
YOUR Personal Training and More Fitness have teamed up to provide exciting new personal trainer positions
Feedback from our PTs
Chantelle Gray is one of our recent personal trainers based at Haverhill Leisure Centre.
Spot light on PTs
Brandon Jones is one of our new personal trainers based at Donyngs Leisure Centre, Redhill.
Record Personal Trainer Job Applications
YOUR PT are thrilled to announce that we are receiving a record number of personal trainer job applications
Feedback from our recent starters
Mark Barret is one of our new personal trainers based at Horley Leisure Centre.
Spot light on PTs: Andy Baldwin
Meet our new personal trainer Andy Baldwin. Andy is based at Sleaford Leisure Centre
Check out our 5 Star Personal Trainers
At YOUR Personal Training we have huge network of 5 star personal trainers
Record PT Bookings Q1
YOUR Personal Training are pleased to announce that our Personal Trainers have received record amounts of PT bookings
Find a Personal Training Job
If you are a level 3 qualified PT, there has never been a better time to join us.
Spot light on PTs: Jordan Langley
Meet personal trainer Jordan Langley
New Regional Personal Training Managers
Due to the company’s expansion YOUR Personal Training have recruited new Regional Personal Training Managers.
Interview with PT Matt Roberts
We interview PT Matt Roberts
Regional PT of the Year!
The results are now in and YOUR PT are pleased to announce the winners.
Spot light on PTs: Laura Fancy
Meet our new personal trainer Laura Fancy
Stay Motivated with a PT!
As Autumn fast approaches, we can often find ourselves struggling to maintain the exercise routine we managed in the summer months
PT bookings
Thinking about hiring a PT to get in to shape?
Interview with Josh Braddick
We interview PT Josh Braddick
Spot light on PTs: Graham
Graham has a passion for working with clients to achieve their personal goals; especially through boxing-based training.
Watch our new video
YOUR Personal Training are pleased to annouce the launch of our new promotional video filmed at Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club.
YOUR PT Photoshoot
Keep your eye out for some new great shots and our new promotional video coming soon.
PT Star Rating
Clients are now able to rate the service YOUR PT trainers provide.
Spot light on PTs: Tafara Omeje
Meet our personal trainer Tafara Omeje.
YOUR PT Joins with Sport Aberdeen
YOUR Personal Training is proud to announce its new partnership with Sport Aberdeen
New Website
YOUR Personal Training are proud to announce the launch of our re-designed website.
YOUR PT Partners with Regency Fitness
YOUR Personal Training are pleased to annouce that we have joined forces with Regency Fitness
Spot Light on PTs: Andy Whittaker
Meet our new personal trainer, Andy Whittaker.
Transformational Leadership Award
YOUR Personal Training are pleased to announce that we are finalists at this years UKActive Training Awards
Spot light on PTs: Oliver Chamberlain
Meet our new personal trainer Oliver Chamberlain.
YOUR PT Regional Managers have been nominated
Congratulations to two of our regional managers, James Lorey and Alex Hatzidakis
Interview with PT Josh Head
We interview PT Josh Head
Interview with PT Natasha Wannop
We interview PT Natasha Wannop
check us out on Snapchat and Instagram
See all the latest Health & fitness news and updates for personal trainers
UK Active Fitness Day
National Fitness Day on Wednesday 27th September 2017!
YOUR PT partners with Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club
YOUR Personal Training has partnered with Waterside Hotel and Leisure Club
Spot light on PTs: Kevin Walker
We shine a spot light on Kevin Walker
Spot light Michelle Jayne PT
We shine a spot light on Michelle Jayne
Cardio required to burn off snacks
Find out how long you need to spend doing cardio in the gym just to burn off that small chocolate bar
Mosh Omaghomi PT
Mosh is a level 3 personal trainer with a wealth of experience in the fitness industry.
Wearable Tech vs Personal Trainers
With the rise of activity trackers and health apps there’s still no technological substitute for a Personal Trainer.
Charlie Babb - MoveAwards winner 2016
Recently Charlie Babb (YOUR Personal Trainer Bath Sport Centre) has been awarded the prestigious MoveGB award as ‘Best Fitness Instructor’
Record PT Bookings February 2017
Last month we smashed our previous record for PT bookings made through the site.
Pregnancy and Fitness
Recently more and more professionals in the fitness industry and more importantly the medical profession are realising the benefits of exercise for mum and baby
PT Wins Best Personal Trainer Award
One of our senior Personal Trainers Rupert Hambly has won the prestigious award of Best Personal Trainer in London by Move GB
Joanna Nowak PT
Fitness is a huge passion in Joanne's life, she has a masters degree in PE
Interview with PT Shane O'Neil
Shane has been training people for over 10 years. Working with high level athletes at world stage events
Become a PT with YOUR PT
Looking for a career as a personal trainer?
HFE Partners with YOUR PT
Award-winning health and fitness training provider HFE has announced a new partnership with leading personal training management company YOUR Personal Training.
Active Training Awards Finalists
Your Personal Training are proud to announce we are finalists for the Active Training Awards Supplier Learning and Development Provider 2016!
Vote Rupert Hambly!
Senior Personal Trainer Rupert Hambly at Your Personal Training has been nominated for Acivity Champion of the Year!
Stop Muscle Cramps Forever
Muscle cramps happen when a muscle involuntarily contracts on its own.
Record PT bookings September 2016
Last month we smashed our previous record for PT bookings made through the site.
5 Ways to Beat your Fitness Slump
We've to put together the best five ways to conqueror your fitness slump.
Calling all PT's in Belfast
Are you looking to become a self-employed personal trainer in Belfast?
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Our Senior Personal Trainer Chris James provides invaluable advice on how to eat healthy without spending a fortune.
Top 10 simple tricks to lose weight
The basic science is easy to understand
Get social with us
See all the latest Health & fitness news, great job opportunities for personal trainers
10 Food And Diet Myths Debunked
We explore the myths behind food and diet culture
Does Alchohol Make You Fat
Alcohol is providing us with energy but without nutritional benefits.
YPT wins #SBS Award
We are thrilled to be chosen as a winner of Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday Award.
Record PT bookings
During January the YPT website has recieved record personal trainer bookings.
Over 40 New PTs Join YPT
With 400+ gym locations nationwide, 54 different leisure companies and an average income of £31,000 per year, YPT is “The Nation’s Leading Personal Training Company”.
Why should you STOP using machines
Most of us are spending majority of day sitting (work, car, etc.) so when we go to the gym we shouldn’t do the same.
Why bcaas are better than protein shakes
BCAAs are better than protein shakes for anyone with physique-orientated goals.
10 Habits Fit People live by
We explore the key habits to live by in order to have a healthier life
New YPT Videos
Spotlight on one of our area managers
James Lorey is one of our highly motivated area managers covering Swansea, Bristol, Swindon, Bath and Oxfordshire.
FREE Personal Training Session
Did you know at Your Personal Training we offer a FREE complimentary personal training session to all new clients.
Spotlight: Matt Nicholson PT
Meet our new PT, Matt Nicholson who is based in Hough End Leisure Centre, Manchester.
8 signs you should be a personal trainer
If you're hooked on health and fitness, now might seem like the perfect time to turn your passion into a career
50 reasons to exercise
We list the top 50 benefits to exercise including building self-esteem and boosting your productivity
How YPT solve the challenges facing personal trainers
We explore the top 5 challenges facing personal trainers in the industry and how YOUR PT can address these.