Who is Online Personal Training for?

Online Personal Training is generally suited to people with a basic to high level of knowledge of exercise physiology. It is ideal for those who have the self-discipline to train independently and track their own nutrition. If you have never exercised before or know that you seriously lack self-discipline, working with a face-to-face personal trainer first may serve you better.

What are the pros of Online Personal Training?

The main benefits of online personal training include cost-effectiveness (typically £70 to £290 per month compared to over £300 per month for regular 1-to-1 sessions), the ability to work with highly experienced coaches from anywhere in the world, a guaranteed personalised nutrition plan, and a structured training plan with proper progression.

What are the cons of Online Personal Training?

The main downsides are that there is no direct in-person coaching on exercise form, you may not always be working directly with your chosen coach if they use a client care team, and you need greater self-motivation to push yourself without a trainer physically present.

Is Online Personal Training right for you?

I’m writing this to help those interested in Online Personal Training weigh the pros and cons of this service. I hope this info also helps other personal trainers inform potential online clients and ensure they choose the right service for them.

What is Online Coaching?

Online Personal Training is a new and exciting way to offer Fitness Coaching and achieve life-changing transformation with clients. It can be utilised by anyone, anywhere, offering convenience, responsiveness, flexibility and affordability.

Who is Online Coaching for, and who is it not for?

Online Personal Training is generally for people with a basic to advanced understanding of exercise physiology. It's not always ideal for people who have never looked at a dumbbell, but I have worked with some incredible clients who have gone from, shall we say, "zero to hero". If you haven't exercised before, you'll often be better off working with a one-to-one personal trainer, so they can accurately assess your form and movement patterns. With online coaching, you won't see someone in person, so it can be easier to hide away and avoid training and dieting. Therefore, if you know that you seriously lack self-discipline, you might be better off working with someone face to face.

Online Coaching pros and cons

Pros

Cost-effectiveness - Prices are generally around £70 to £290 per month – compared to one-to-one PT, that's less than half the price.
Knowledge and experience - With Online Coaching, you can work with the best in the world from anywhere.
Guaranteed Nutrition Plan - With many one-to-one PTs, you won't get any nutrition guidance – with online coaching, they'll generally give you a full nutrition plan and track it 100%.
Guaranteed Training Plan - This might sound crazy, but many one-to-one PTs don't give clients a plan, or even have one – often it's whatever they feel like doing that day. We know that random sessions with no structure or tracking aren't the best way to work toward your goals.

Cons

No real-time coaching on form - Most good online personal trainers offer video demos and review form videos when you send them, but that's not always enough for people to master the right technique. Coaching in real time really helps!
Not working directly with your Coach - Many big-time online coaches use a highly automated system or have a team working with clients on their behalf, so you may not always work directly with your desired coach. However, that is not always the case, and you need to be selective when choosing your Online Coach.
You'll need to have more self-drive - With Online Coaching, you do not have a Personal Trainer waiting for you at the gym, so you need to be a lot more motivated to get yourself to the gym and pursue your goals.

Is Online Coaching for you?

Now that we've covered the potential benefits and downsides, let's see if Online Personal Training is for you.

If you feel you can accurately track your training using the provided systems, have the discipline to track your nutrition daily, and have the motivation to push yourself with the plan you've been given, then Online Personal Training is definitely for you!

If you're looking for an Online Personal Trainer with a truly personalised touch, check out my Online Personal Training service. But don't take my word for it. Check out these testimonials from clients who dived into Online Fitness Coaching.