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Help and advice

Everything to know before you hire.

Short, honest guides written with working trainers. Start anywhere, they all take a few minutes.

Choosing a trainer

How to read qualifications, spot genuine specialisms and tell a good first message from a sales pitch.

Prices and packages

What a session should cost in your region, when block bookings save money, and what to avoid signing.

Training safely

Insurance, injury history, working with a physio, and knowing when a trainer should refer you on.

Getting results

Realistic timelines, how progress is measured properly, and what to do when things stall.

Online coaching

When remote coaching works brilliantly, when it doesn't, and how to judge value for money.

Leaving a review

How our moderation works, what makes a review useful, and how trainers can respond.

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