YOUR PT POD

What does it take to become Personal Trainer of the Year? Anna Jarvis, winner of the 2026 Women’s Fitness and YOUR Personal Training Unsung Heroes award, joins James Lorey to talk about the work behind the recognition.Anna shares how hiring a PT helped her find her confidence in the gym and inspired a career change from fashion design to fitness. She takes us through her early days as a gym-floor instructor and how covering group classes helped her earn members’ trust and rebuild her PT business after moving back to Bath.They also discuss what competitive bodybuilding has taught Anna about coaching, how she adapts training to the person in front of her, and where she turns for reliable information as a PT.Podcast CreditsHost & Coordinator: James LoreySound Engineer & Editor: Jacob Daniel-DaviesMarketing & Production: Iva BonevaGet involved with YOUR PTJoin YOUR PT: https://www.yourpersonaltraininguk.co.uk/Free PT resources: https://www.yourpt-hub.co.uk/YOUR Academy: https://www.youracademyuk.co.uk/

How do you build a fitness community people keep coming back to?Gemma Pugh left a career in teaching to create Fiercely Fit, a women’s fitness community in Swansea with around 250 members—and connections that extend well beyond exercise classes.Joining James Lorey, she shares how she helps women who feel uncomfortable in gyms find confidence, enjoy movement and build friendships.They discuss consistency without perfection, making new members feel welcome, developing a client into a coach and growing without losing the personal touch.An honest conversation about changing careers, building a business and understanding what people really need from their coach.Podcast Credits Host & Coordinator: James Lorey Sound Engineer & Editor: Jacob Daniel-Davies Marketing & Production: Iva BonevaGet involved with YOUR PT Join YOUR PT: ⁠https://www.yourpersonaltraininguk.co.uk/⁠ Free PT resources: ⁠https://www.yourpt-hub.co.uk/⁠ YOUR Academy: ⁠https://www.youracademyuk.co.uk/

In this episode of the YOUR PT POD, James is joined by Humphrey Maddan, founder of Remaker, as we officially announce a new partnership between YOUR PT and Remaker.Remaker is a strength-training technology designed to help personal trainers measure performance, assess progress and deliver more personalised coaching through real-time data.Humphrey shares how his seven years in the military shaped his approach to leadership, resilience and entrepreneurship, before explaining the journey behind developing Remaker and bringing it into the fitness industry.James and Humphrey discuss:• Why strength-training data has historically been overlooked• How PTs can better assess and demonstrate client progress• Using real-time feedback to manage fatigue and reduce overtraining• The risks of relying on generic AI-generated programmes• How technology can create new conversations on the gym floor• The role of strength and power in long-term health• Why technology should support—not replace—personal trainers• How Remaker is being used across rehabilitation, elite sport and everyday trainingThey also explore what the new partnership means for YOUR PT personal trainers and how Remaker can help coaches educate clients, differentiate their services and deliver better results.The future of personal training may become increasingly data-driven, but the human connection between a trainer and their client remains irreplaceable.Listen now to hear the full partnership announcement and discover what the future of strength coaching could look like.Find out more about Remaker:https://remaker.co.uk/Podcast CreditsHost & Coordinator: James LoreySound Engineer & Editor: Jacob Daniel-DaviesMarketing & Production: Iva BonevaGet involved with YOUR PTJoin YOUR PT: https://www.yourpersonaltraininguk.co.uk/Free PT resources: https://www.yourpt-hub.co.uk/YOUR Academy: https://www.youracademyuk.co.uk/

Great coaching isn't just about transforming bodies - it's about transforming people.In this episode of the YOUR PT Pod, James sits down with wellbeing coach and YOUR PT trainer Federica Gianni to explore what it really means to be a modern personal trainer.With a career spanning professional dance, leisure management, fitness leadership, and personal training, Federica shares how her coaching philosophy has evolved beyond sets, reps, and weight loss. Together, they discuss why the best coaches focus on the whole person - helping clients build confidence, resilience, healthier lifestyles, and lasting change.Throughout the conversation, Federica opens up about her journey from managing some of the UK's largest fitness facilities to building a thriving personal training business, the importance of team culture, personal branding, mentorship, and why wellbeing coaching is becoming an essential part of the fitness industry's future.They also discuss:The transition from employed fitness roles to self-employed personal trainingBuilding a successful PT business through relationships and reputationWhy great coaches prioritise people over programmesThe growing role of longevity, recovery, and wellbeing coachingBalancing business success with family life and avoiding burnoutThe traits and habits of high-performing personal trainersWhy lifelong learning is essential in today's fitness industryWhether you're an established coach, a new PT, or simply passionate about health and wellbeing, this episode is packed with practical insights and valuable lessons from one of the industry's most respected professionals.🎧 Listen now to discover why great coaches transform people, not just bodies.Podcast CreditsHost & Coordinator: James LoreySound Engineer & Editor: Jacob Daniel-DaviesMarketing & Production: Iva BonevaGet involved with YOUR PTJoin YOUR PT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourpersonaltraininguk.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠Free PT resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourpt-hub.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youracademyuk.co.uk/

What does real coaching actually look like?In this episode, Faye Chapman joins the YOUR PT Pod to discuss why sustainable results come from understanding the person behind the goal—not just the programme they're following.We explore women's health, hormones, stress management, strength training, behaviour change, and the coaching strategies that help clients achieve lasting success.Faye also shares her thoughts on GLP-1 medications, intermittent fasting, supplements, and the future of coaching in an increasingly complex fitness industry.A must-listen for personal trainers, coaches, and anyone interested in achieving better long-term health outcomes.🎙️ Featuring: Faye Chapman, Founder of This Is CoachingPodcast CreditsHost & Coordinator: James LoreySound Engineer & Editor: Jacob Daniel-DaviesMarketing & Production: Iva BonevaGet involved with YOUR PTJoin YOUR PT: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourpersonaltraininguk.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠Free PT resources: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.yourpt-hub.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠YOUR Academy: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youracademyuk.co.uk/