Strength Training: Personal Trainer Sessions

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Strength Training

The best personal trainers will always tell you that building strength involves much more than just stacking extra weight on your squat or bench press. To get stronger, it’s essential that you balance personal training sessions with the right kind of nutrition and rest.

We’ve been helping people get this balance exactly right for over 15 years. We practise what we preach – every one of our personal training team knows first-hand what it takes to build muscle and push strength through the roof.

If building your strength is one of your fitness goals, book a free consultation and talk to us today about how we can help you achieve outstanding results.

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Personal training to build strength the right way

It might not look like it at a glance, but strength and conditioning is a very fine art.

You simply will not get the strength or look that you want by just adding calories and trying to push for a bigger one rep max. If you do, you’ll hit plateau after plateau, you’ll carry body fat where you don’t want it, and you may even end up injured.

We’ll help you build strength on a rock-solid foundation. Every session with your dedicated strength and conditioning coach will be a meaningful step towards muscle building and an increase in functional strength – without compromising your health.

Starting with your consultation, we’ll look at every physical and mental health element that plays a part in making you stronger. What does a day look like for you? Do we need to work on any posture correction techniques? Do we need to look at any nutrition or sleep adjustments for a healthier lifestyle? Rest assured, if you want to get stronger, there’s no better team to have on your side.

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What to expect from A Strength Training session

Don’t think this is just about lifting heavy weights. Strength and conditioning is an approach, not a set of exercises.

Yes, weightlifting is often an integral part of a strength and conditioning programme, but it’s just one of many tools that can be used (along with mobility work, plyometrics, core-stability, and endurance training amongst others) to improve quality of movement, performance and overall health.

Every Strength and Conditioning programme is unique, starting with an in-depth assessment of where you are now – including strength, mobility, body composition, injury history, diet and lifestyle. I’ll help you create meaningful and achievable goals, and we’ll create a plan that will enable you to achieve them.

You’ll progress at the pace that’s right for you – in line with your needs and the demands and pressures of your life - and we’ll help you develop strength, power and speed effectively and safely over the coming weeks and months.

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Personal trainers backed by an expert team of specialists

Working with a personal trainer can sometimes be complicated. Sure, you’ll tick the weight training and strength training boxes in your PT sessions – but what happens if you need to book a sports massage or chiropractor session to work through an injury rehab niggle that’s holding you back? What if you need help with meal prep or planning what kind of food will help you hit your goals?

We have these services – and more – right here in our private gym in Islington. This means we can offer a truly holistic approach – a full elite wraparound team that are on exactly the same page.

Don’t worry, just because we have the facilities doesn’t we don’t expect you to be a professional powerlifter! Our team of elite professionals just means we remove any potential hurdles that stand in the way of your goals.

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Private gym to maximise weight training results

Personal training in our private gym isn’t the same as working with a personal trainer in a public gym. Here, you have a private space that’s exclusively yours while you workout.

This means no queuing, no wiping down machinery, and no one on the gym floor watching your exercise routine or assessing your training style! Instead, you’ve got dedicated private time and space with your trainer – so you can make every minute count.

Your private gym space is like your own strength training gym, with everything you need for incredible strength workouts too – from your own weights and conditioning equipment, right through to cutting-edge body composition scales that offer an incredible look at how your body is developing and how your muscle mass is growing.

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Testimonials

  • David reed

    Rimon is the guy for personal training in Islington! I initially went to address long term chronic back pain having tried virtually every other type of treatment, and I'm still going a year on having been pain free in my first few weeks. I can’t speak highly enough of the set-up, process and most importantly for me approach Rimon takes - a genuinely great guy who will listen to and understand your situation and get the best out of you. I never leave reviews but I couldn’t have had a better experience with Rimon and feel so grateful to have met him (and his lovely family). Go here!

  • Carl D'souza

    I’ve been training with Rimon for over a year and absolutely love our sessions as they are both challenging and motivating. Since we started training together, he has taught me so much about technical strength training and has also pushed my conditioning to a whole new level. Highly recommend Rimon – seriously one of the best PTs in London!

  • Simon Whalley

    As a fifty-something guy and someone who hadn't been near a gym for decades I was slightly nervous signing up to a personal training session. However, from day one I've look forward to every session with Rimon. He provides the perfect balance between encouragement and pushing you that little bit further. I've now been seeing Rimon for two years and I haven't felt so energetic and fit for years. I can't recommend him enough. The gym is fantastic: small enough to feel personal but big enough to house some amazing kit. If you want to build on your existing fitness level or, like me, make a serious, long-lasting lifestyle change then the Bearded Fitness Guy is the place to start. Thanks Rimon for everything!

  • Deb C

    Great PT - I'm very happy with the results and the increased muscle and strength I've gained, I also feel more confident now! I wanted to tone up and increase muscle mass and my bone health- all achieved since working with Rimon!

    Rimon was super easy to work with and his explanations were very clear. Highly recommend using Rimon's personal training services if you want real results!

  • Georgios Tsamis

    Rimon has been excellent as a personal trainer. We have been working together for a year now, I have noticed improved strength and flexibility, the facilities are great and he is incredibly friendly and helpful, couldn't recommend more!

  • Alex Rawle

    Rimon is an amazing PT and I'm seeing results I didn’t think were possible. I've had such a great experience training with him over the last six months. He's helped me build muscle, gain strength and lose fat sustainably - I'm well on the way to achieving my goals. Rimon is professional, knowledgeable, motivating and super welcoming. He always manages to get the best out of me and I feel so much better about my fitness and health. The new private studio is spacious (allowing you to focus on training) with excellent equipment and a great inclusive vibe.

  • Jessica Neale

    I have trained with Rimon for over a year and he has helped me gain so much confidence in the gym. Rimon gives great advice for improving your form and pushes you hard, but also keeps the sessions fun and enjoyable and I always look forward to them! Would definitely recommend Rimon to anyone looking for a PT.

  • Rohan Baneeah

    Can’t say enough good things about Rimon. He's been absolutely fantastic in helping me achieve my fitness goals. Rimon's dedication, expertise, and motivational skills have been instrumental in my progress. Not only has he helped me improve my overall fitness, but he also introduced me to the exciting world of boxing through his sessions. I've seen remarkable results in a relatively short time, and it's all thanks to Rimon's guidance. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and effective personal trainer. He truly goes above and beyond to help you become the best version of yourself

  • Hannah Beaver

    I had such a positive experience training with Rimon while I was in London for a few months. In a short time I worked with him to increase my strength and improve my training and weight lifting technique. He was not only very knowledgeable and effective at putting together our workouts, but was a delight to work with — always kind, patient and knew when to give that extra bit of encouragement!

  • Sinan Richards

    The Bearded Fitness Guy is the best PT I’ve ever had. Rimon knows exactly what he’s doing, and made me feel at ease right from the start. I started seeing results within a couple of months of training with him. Rimon is also kind and goes the extra mile to motivate you to get the best results from your workouts. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough to anyone.

  • Kristen Albright

    I’ve been training with Rimon for over a year and absolutely love our sessions as they are both challenging and motivating. Since we started training together, he has taught me so much about technical strength training and has also pushed my conditioning to a whole new level. Highly recommend Rimon – seriously one of the best PTs in London!

  • Ben P

    Rimon is a top PT. I needed someone very knowledgeable to help me get back into lifting weights without triggering any old injuries. He is a stickler for good form, and very motivating. Always squeezing one last rep out when you don't think you have it in you. His gym space is perfect - good equipment, full of light and energy. I'm really excited about the journey I'm now on. And I'm excited by my progress. Thoroughly recommend Rimon.

  • Chris Jones

    I've been training with Rimon for about six months. Initially, I went with the intention of shedding a few pounds before my wedding, but I've been married six weeks now and I'm still going. I feel stronger, more energetic, and look forward to my sessions (if not the early alarm!). Rimon is a great PT; not the kind that's going to scream in your face, but gives the right encouragement to finish the set. And whenever I have niggles or pains, he knows the right stretch or adjustment to my technique. Highly recommended!

  • Kayeem Patel

    I don’t often leave reviews but I had to for Rimon.

    He is an absolute godsend in the fitness space.

    My first session with him was amazing and I was able to lift weights at an intensity I never had by myself. I have always had tight hamstrings and within the first session Rimon spotted that and recommended stretches to help. And, while I still can’t touch my toes, I am a lot more flexible.

    There’s a lot of information about fitness out there and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Rimon has clarified so many important fitness topics that I didn’t fully understand. He has explained how to track calories, why macros are so important to track, the importance of progressive overload and much much more.

    I would 100% recommend Rimon to anyone who asks!

  • Akhila Raju

    I trained with Rimon for the month of March. Rimon is one of the best trainers I've had. He is highly detail-oriented and motivated me to go the extra mile and it felt like he was personally invested in my health more than previous trainers I've had. He is really kind and professional - if you're looking for personal training in Islington, Rimon is the best choice!

  • Richard Trafford

    Excellent personal trainer conveniently located in Islington in a private studio.

    Rimon helped me through back issues with deep massage and PT. Really one of a kind and when I’m back in London will definitely start visiting them again.

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  • Everyone is different - with different strengths, weakness, limb lengths, and training history. As such, you'll never come our gym and just be expected to lift big weights just because other people do. Instead, we'll carefully assess you and your abilities, then begin strength training in a safe and considered way.

    If you're interested in how strength training and muscle gain can differ from person to person, we've talked to our personal trainers in London and explored this question in more detail on our blog: building strength through resistance training


  • Yes, we do. HIIT training is an outstanding way of conditioning your body and driving fat loss. We have all the gym facilities we need to create a massive range of HIIT workouts for our clients.

  • We can help you work towards any goal you have in mind - so yes, training to increase muscle size or 'tone up' is no problem and an area we have a lot of experience in.

    We've created a blog that looks at hypertrophy and strength training - comparing and contrasting the two: What Does Hypertrophy of Muscles Mean?

  • Almost certainly, yes. Most personal trainers will explain that as you exercise and get stronger, you’ll usually find that your levels of energy, focus, and general feeling of well-being increase too.  It makes sense of course, the more your body is conditioned for performance, the more likely you are to get ultimate performance from your brain too!

    Of course, exercise isn’t the answer to all mental health conditions, but even if you require medical support or medication, exercise is almost always going to be a helpful tool.

  • Definitely! Having strong core muscles is effectively creating a solid foundation that other types of training will help you build upon. With a stronger core, you can expect better posture, improved balance, better exercising form, and better injury/pain resilience. 

    We've put together a detailed blog exploring the subject in more depth: The Best Core Exercises for Strength.

  • Yes! we based a short 20 minute walk from Angel station, 15 minutes from Highbury & Islington Station, and 3 minutes away from Essex road Station.

    Contact us to book a visit.

  • Yes. We believe so - and we've got lots of past and present clients who are proof. More often than not, a person's potential strength far outweighs their level of strength training knowledge. As such, having an experienced coach on your side will help you reach levels that are virtually impossible without years of expert knowledge and the relevant qualifications.

    If you're interested in learning more about what a personal trainer can offer, take a look at our blog post: How to Get Stronger with a Personal Trainer.

  • If weight loss is one of your goals, muscle and strength building workouts are an important part of how you’ll get there. Your body requires more energy to maintain muscle than it does fat – so as your strength grows, so will the amount of calories that you naturally burn as you go about your day. The most striking body transformations always begin with strength training.

  • Absolutely! No matter what you goal or current level of fitness, improving your strength is always going to offer benefits. The personal trainers at at our private gym will be able to work with you and support you even if you've never stepped foot in gym before.

    In fact, we've created a blog post that looks at this subject in more depth: Strength Training for Beginners.

  • Don't be fooled by thinking that strength training is just there to help you look better! You will almost certainly lose body fat and tone up - but a good strength training program will help improve heart health, prevent injuries, and even boost mental wellbeing.

    We've explore these things in more detail in our dedicated blog: Strength Training Benefits. 


  • Yes, it definitely can. Runners will often avoid strength training fearing that it will make them bulky and reduce their performance.

    This is often a misconception though. A well-rounded program for runners should include some strength training - especially because it helps with injury prevention and coordination.

    Take a more detailed look at how it could work for you in our blog: Is Strength Training Important For Runners?