PERSONAL TRAINING
THE ALTERNATIVE™APPROACH
WE’VE DESIGNED AN ALTERNATIVE, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PERSONAL TRAINING WHICH PRIORITISES YOUR MENTAL HEALTH, ALONGSIDE YOUR PHYSICAL GOALS.
Traditionally, personal training puts the focus how you want to look, and then tries to get you there as fast as possible. This can work for some people, but isn’t necessarily right for everyone.
We treat you like a person, not a project.
Life can be intense and stressful. You probably have a lot going on, and they’ll be many factors which influence your goals and commitments. We’re not perfect either, we’re not drill sergeants and we’re not here to judge.
We don’t just work on your body, we work with it.
TAILORED PROGRAMMES AND NO HARD SALES.
NO AI STUFF, NO COPY AND PASTE, NO CUTTING CORNERS.
WE MEET YOU WHERE YOU’RE AT AND TAKE THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOU.
WE CHALLENGE WHERE NEEDED, BUT NEVER JUDGE OR PRESSURE YOU.
TRAIN WITH RAE
COOL • CALM • COLLECTED
Rae is our Head Coach, Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist with over 10 years’ experience in the fitness industry.
They are great at finding the root cause of physical issues that may get in the way of you achieving your goals. Rae helps you get the most from your sessions, whilst remaining in one piece. They focus on core strength, mobility and long-term results.
Rae also draws on their personal experience of post-operative rehabilitation and the barriers they’ve faced whilst presenting as gender non-conforming in the fitness industry.
Rae works with a range of clients, but would be a good fit if you identify as Trans / Non-Binary, have an injury, or are neurodiverse.
“My strength is improving all the time, I’m able to deadlift, squat and do pull-ups - which I never imagined possible.
Rae has an extremely reassuring and encouraging style of personal training which has built my confidence and enjoyment of the gym.
Over a year on - I still feel like working with Rae is the best decision I’ve made for my health and wellbeing!”
-Claire
“I’m 5 sessions in and already seeing results… I feel lighter, healthier and strong.
Paige has been adaptable to what I need and has empowered me to do the workouts myself at home. It was great to work with a confident and friendly trainer, who is knowledgeable but also sociable.
I’ve already recommended Paige to somebody else at my gym! ”
-Jamie
THE ALTERNATIVE STUDIO
PRIVATE. WELCOMING. PERSONALISED.
Our studio based in Ardwick, is designed to make you feel at ease as soon as you close the door behind you.
If you sign up for 1:1 coaching, you can expect completely private sessions with Head Coach, Rae.
We deliver a personalised experience, so you can take control of the music, bring your own, and we’ll check in to make sure the lighting is right for you. We also accommodate sensory issues like textures and smells
We do also offer pet-friendly and child-friendly sessions by arrangement. So whether you’re a dog parent, a new mum, or need to come straight after the school run, we’ve got you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Both Rae and Paige are Level 3 Personal Trainers. They have additional qualifications which you can learn more about here.
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You can find all the info on what’s included and our prices on our rates page.
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Yes.
We offer paired training for friends or couples. We also offer small group training.
If you want to share a tailored session with a friend or partner - this will depend on your goals. They’d need to be similar to get the most from your sessions.
We can discuss what would work for you at a consultation.
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We offer Personal Training packages in our fitness studio, but we are not an open gym.
Many of our clients also have a gym membership elsewhere, but still come for Personal Training, Classes and our other services!
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We can offer clients a hybrid approach - with some sessions in studio, and some online.
For those who don't live in Manchester, we do offer a limited number of online slots.
Please contact us for details.
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Some people wish to have the studio just for themselves and their coach.
We like to prioritise these limited sessions for Neurodiverse people, those who feel nervous about exercise, or those who need to bring a child or pet.
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That's fine!
Our trainers each offer something different, but they both work to the same high standards.
We know how important it is to find the right fit, so we’re always open and honest about our skills, areas of expertise and if we can support you with what you need.
In addition, Rae and Paige work collaboratively. So if you come on board with us, regardless of who you’re training with, you can still benefit from the experience and expertise of both trainers.
Book a consultation and we can chat about what would work best for you.
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We’d love to have you!
To book a consultation for Personal training with Rae or Paige click here.
