Personal Training tailored to you

training success out of self-improvers through bespoke plans

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Testimonials - November 2024:

"Joel took great care to find out my needs and physical limitations even before we started. He then expertly guided me through an exercise regime that produced positive results across the board. Highly recommended." Dave C, Crouch End, November 2024

"Training success out of self-improvers through bespoke plans". 

-Are you new to the gym and looking for some help with the use of weights, resistance machines and other equipment?
-Are you looking to get a little more into shape, and confused about where to start, and would like some simple sessions to set you on the path to your goals?
-Are you a runner, or just taking up running, and looking for some tips and help with exercises to improve your posture and stamina?

A fully qualified Level 3 Personal trainer based in Crouch End, North London, Joel has a particular interest in endurance strength training, cardiovascular training and core strength training. In training a client, he uses his knowledge of marathon running and other road running events to help bring the best of any individual along the road to evidence-based and measurable outcomes.
Joel has:

A Level 3 Personal Training certificate
Level 2 Gym Instructing certificate
Level 3 Nutrition for Weight Management certificate
Formerly, I have a Leadership in Running Fitness Coach (UK Athletics) 2870353


In addition, I have also completed several UK Athletics online courses including Safeguarding in Athletics and Mental Wellbeing in Sport.

"My ethos is a traditional approach: in your first session we will conduct a health screening, clearly summarise your goals and then conduct some basic tests so that we can track your progress and compare your measurements and results to the last time. Every minute of your session (and your valuable time) is devoted to then realising your goals".

About me: My background is as a distance runner, with a personal best of 02:56 in the marathon and 36:09 in the 10k. I attend the gym regularly including weight training and core strength in my workouts, and have also previously coached one of my registered running clubs at a Tuesday track session. I previously worked at a Runners Need specialist running store for four years, helping fit customers with the right shoes and offering advice.

I am particularly interested in core strength training, stretching and encouraging basic NHS nutritional guidelines to achieve your goals.

Interested in finding out more? Please get in touch through the contact form, or simply email: joelnorthcottpt@gmail.com for a complimentary Zoom consultation.


Personal Training Plans

Fully structured, bespoke supervised programmes: Starting out, all customers are required to undertake a simple health screening to identify any areas of concern. In addition, I ask all customers to complete a fitness assessment induction. This is very important to gain an understanding of your base level of fitness and to set a base of parameters we can use to measure progress. Then we will put together a monthly plan with agreed sessions, goals and review dates.

Nutritional Analysis

With a Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition for Physical Activity, I am able to offer basic food intake analysis, using guidelines published by Public Health England and the NHS. This analysis is included in the bloc session plans of either four or six sessions.

Price Structure

Here are my current prices: INITIAL CONSULTATION VIA ZOOM - FREE -SINGLE SESSION - £40 -BLOCK OF FOUR SESSIONS - £140 or a BLOCK OF FIVE SESSIONS - £175 -BLOCK OF SIX SESSIONS - £205 Purchasing a block of sessions also allows unlimited follow up access by email

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Q - Are you a fully qualified personal trainer? A - Yes. I have a L3 Personal Trainer qualification, and a L2 Gym Instructor certificate. I also have a separate L3 Nutrition for Physical Activity award. Q - What availability can you offer? I currently offer all weekend sessions, early morning sessions, evening sessions and bank holidays. Q - How long does a single session last? A - A maximum of 60 minutes Q - Do you offer nutritional advice? A - As part of my certification I can offer basic advice in line with NHS England guidelines. This will follow from a basic analysis of your food diary Q - Where are you based? A - I am based in North London at the Crouch End Fitness Centre, 184 Tottenham Lane, N8 8SG Q - What other qualifications do you hold? A - I formerly possessed a Leadership in Run Fitness with UK Athletics and I have also completed a their mental Well-being in Sport and Safeguarding courses. Q - Are you insured? A - Yes, of course. I have a policy with Insure4Sport and the number is I4S619326. Q - How do I make an enquiry? A - Please email on the email link box on this site - alternatively you can just email: joelnorthcottpt@gmail.com Q - What do others say about you? A - Please look at my Testimonials!

Monthly tip - November 2024

Always do a little cardiovascular warming up before a gym session - this could include a couple of minutes on the treadmill, bike, stepper or rowing machine. If you are not a fan of these, try to do a few repetitions of walking lunges instead. In all of my PT sessions I include a proper warm-up before the main power/resistance segment.

Book a session

Please use the contact form, or email me at: joelnorthcottpt@gmail.com