Small Group Personal Training in Manchester

If you’re brand new to training, I would recommend signing up to 1-1 Personal Training for the first few months whilst you learn the fundamentals of training and technique. Then once you’re confident in the gym, you can transition over to small group personal training. That being said, I want my coaching to be as inclusive as possible, therefore if you’re a beginner and small group personal training is the most suitable option, I can accommodate this.

Here’s a secret: almost nobody feels ready when they sign up. If you’ve read this far and you’re considering it, you’re ready. There’s no perfect moment to begin. If you’re fed up with not making progress and feeling stuck in a rut, that’s usually the sign it’s time to start.

The studio is based in Salford, right on Manchester’s doorstep: Unit 4, 325 Ordsall Ln, Salford M5 3LW. There is free onsite parking available.

To get the most out of working together, I ask for a minimum of two sessions a week. That’s enough if you’re a beginner. Further down the line I might suggest a third session, which you can complete independently in your own gym.

This isn’t a quick fix. Working with me is about transforming your lifestyle so you not only reach your goals, but keep those results long term. Because of that, I ask for a minimum 12-week commitment.

No problem at all, most of my small group clients start this way. I’ll match you with another woman who has similar goals and a similar training experience, so you’ve got a partner from day one.

Yes. Part of putting you together with a training partner is making sure you’re evenly matched, so neither of you is holding the other back or feeling out of their depth.

Small group training runs of group sizes 2-4 people. The number in the group depends on the availability of people waiting to train who have a similar experience level and training goals. There are groups for both beginners and intermediate lifters, so you’ll never be placed somewhere that you don’t feel comfortable.

Yes. Your programme, nutrition guidance and progress check-ins are still built around you individually, you’re simply sharing the session time and the accountability with someone else.

Yes, if you’ve already got a friend with similar goals, you’re welcome to sign up together rather than being matched with a training partner.

This really is an ‘it depends’ question. It depends on how much change you’re willing to commit to in terms of your nutrition, lifestyle and training. If you take a more disciplined approach, you’ll get results quicker. However, the most important thing is sustainability, I’d much rather you spend the time building healthy habits without sacrificing doing the things you love and they become engrained in your everyday living. I ask for a minimum of 12-weeks working together in order for you to begin seeing meaningful change.

 If you’re pregnant, you must work with me on a 1-1 or online coaching basis as training needs to be specific to your condition to ensure the safety of both you and your baby. If you’re signing up as a new client and you’re pregnant you must be in the second trimester, signed off by a midwife and not considered a high risk pregnancy to ensure you are safe to exercise. If you have any questions on this please drop me an email at hello@paiigefitness.co.uk

 Absolutely! I’m a fully qualified level 3 Pre and Post Natal specialist, accredited by Active IQ.

 I provide meal plan guides, recipe books, protein cheat sheets and work with you to adapt these and use them for inspiration to adjust your current diet. I will always remain in my scope of practice and ensure the advice I’m providing is safe and within my boundaries, whilst helping you work towards your goals. This advice will be tailored to you, even if you’re training in a small group.

Yes, in fact, I’ve invested in expanding my education around weight loss jabs to make sure I’m confident and the best personal trainer to work with women using medication to aid weight-loss. I can’t stress the importance of resistance training for women using weight loss jabs, as lean tissue including muscle can constitute up to 40% of total weight loss.

My approach to training is centred around inclusivity. Making sure that every single woman who works with me feels comfortable, confident and capable, regardless of your fitness levels or weight.

The training and guidance I give will be tailored to you and meeting you exactly where you’re at. It doesn’t matter where you start as long as you’re prepared to put the work in to get where you want to be.

If you’re a beginner to the gym or resistance training, I would recommend you begin working with me in a 1-1 personal training (link to 1-1 personal training page) capacity. This will give you the space to train at your own pace and spend more time with me working on the basics and improving your technique lifting weights.

Although I am a women’s only personal trainer, the gym is not women’s only. There are a combination of male and female clients and coaches who also work in the space. However, within your small group personal training, it will be women only.