In-Person Coaching
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It's for you if...
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You want to get stronger, build muscle, and have a healthy, well-rounded body that looks great and is resistant to injury
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You are bored with what you are currently doing in the gym - it's not working for you
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You lack confidence with the barbell and are unsure about trying new movements, such as the olympic lifts, or heavier weights, on your own
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You are unsure when it comes to form, movement quality, and longer-term programming for strength and muscle building
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You want to try something new, whilst still honouring your strength and physique goals
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Time is of the essence - you are a busy person and need someone else to take care of the metrics and problem-solving so all you need to do is show up and train
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Your health and fitness is key value for you and you are prepared to invest in optimising it
I specialise in helping people who want to build strength and muscle, and develop quality movement patterns and proper technique on compound barbell movements
It's not for you if...
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You want a weight-loss coach and a meal plan. My clients come to me because I am not a gen-pop PT
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You want to spend the majority of your sessions on machines, or getting really gassed and sweaty. We work predominantly with barbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight, and we are aiming to optimise MOVEMENT and STRENGTH
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You 'don't want to get too muscly' - that's an okay goal, but my clients want to feel and look strong
To me it is important that my clients and I are aligned in our values and that my approach and processes work with you. Better alignment will lead to better outcomes.
The Process
ConsulTation
Whichever coaching plan you decide on, in-person coaching always begins with a free 30 minute phone consultation. This is your free opportunity to get to know me, chat about your goals, ask me any questions about the service and determine whether we are a good fit
Assessment
Your first session will involve as assessment of your movement, mobility, and current strength levels - we love data! And this is where we collect loads of it so we can best tailor your coaching plan for your specific strengths, weaknesses and goals.
Training and Programming
Following the consultation and assessment, we will agree a regular slot for you to come and train with me at Koru Gym. Membership of the gym is not required to become one of my clients.
All clients on a pay-monthly membership receive a training program, designed specifically for you. I will consider your goals, your training availability, what you love and what you need to work on, and incorporate all these things into your schedule
Review
I review your program and our training weekly, to ensure we continue to take into account your lifestyle and availability, and keep you progressing towards your goals. We understand that life happens, and all weeks won't be perfect, so we are ready to adapt reactively
The Outcome
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You become stronger - your mobility and movement quality improve, your strength levels increase, your main lift numbers go up
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Your build your body armour - as a result of building strength and muscle, your body becomes functional, resilient, and resistant to injury and pain
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Your mental health improves - you develop a healthy relationship with your body and a daily healthy struggle to keep your wandering mind out of mischief
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You have an enjoyable and sustainable training plan that works around your schedule and pushes you towards your goals
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You enjoy your training and are excited to show up and train
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You have a supportive, understanding, and knowledgeable coach who guides you through the whole process and takes care of the metrics and problem solving for you
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You are empowered and educated so you understand what you need to do in your lfiestyle and your training outside of your one-to-one sessions
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You don't have to take my word for it! -
My clients' results speak for themselves
Chloe
Prior to working with me, Chloe was going to the gym semi-regularly but was really lacking confidence. She wanted to try more barbell lifts on her own, but wasn't sure how to set up the bar properly and was worried about what other people might think if she did it wrong. She had also seen people in the gym doing the clean and jerk and snatch and thought it looked really cool, but she had no idea where to start with learning these movements.
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Here's what she had to say after working with me:
"Claire has fundamentally changed my relationship with the gym. Through her patient instruction, I have gone from someone nervous to approach a weight rack and anxious to enter that male-dominated space to someone able to confidentially execute power lifts and training in Olympic lifting. Throughout this process, Claire has empowered me to feel more confident in myself, to reclaim exercise as a tool rather than punishment, and to celebrate my growth."
Julio
Julio came to me, already with some experience of the powerlifts (back squat, bench press, deadlift), having been following a well-known program template for a few months. However, he was aware that his technique was not quite right, but wasn't sure what changes to make, and he wanted to move to individualised programming that was specific for him and his goals, but wasn't sure how to do this by himself. He also wanted to turn his attention to learning the olympic lifts, whilst still pushing his strength on the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
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Here is how he has found the process:
"Claire is a fantastic weightlifting and powerlifting coach with a great eye for technical detail. She provides excellent actionable feedback (corrections, cue suggestions, etc) during the one-to-one sessions and the program she wrote for me was also well thought out, with a good balance between technical/strength development and work on my weaknesses. Since Claire started coaching me, I feel I am improving quickly on all the lifts; there is no doubt in my mind she will help me achieve my goals and be the best I can be."