Everything people ask before they start.
If your question is not here, ask it on the free consultation. There is no charge for the call and no obligation afterwards.
Common questions
I have not trained in years. Is this for me?
Yes. Most people I coach are beginners or returning after a long break. We start from your current level and build gradually.
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. Getting fit first is not a prerequisite. The coaching is designed to start from where you are now.
What if gyms make me feel intimidated?
That is one of the reasons the coaching is one-to-one in a private gym. There is no busy gym floor and nobody to keep up with.
How often would I train?
Most people start with one or two coached sessions each week. We decide what makes sense based on your goals, experience and schedule.
What happens in the first 12 weeks?
You learn the key movements, build confidence with weights, establish a repeatable training routine and progressively develop your strength.
What if I have an injury or health condition?
Health is screened before training. Coaching stays within personal-training scope and exercises can be adapted where appropriate. If something needs assessment by a GP, physiotherapist or other clinician, I will say so rather than guess.
What happens after 12 weeks?
Coaching can continue on a rolling four-weekly basis for as long as it remains useful.
Where does training take place?
All sessions take place in a private gym in Cuckfield, West Sussex, within easy driving distance of Haywards Heath, Balcombe and nearby Mid Sussex villages.
What does coaching cost?
It depends whether you train once or twice a week. I will give you the exact numbers on the consultation so you can decide with the full picture. There is no charge for that call and no obligation afterwards.
Do I need my own kit or a gym membership?
No. The private gym in Cuckfield has everything we use, and there is no separate membership to buy. Bring trainers and something you can move in.
How long is a session?
About an hour, including the warm up and the time it takes to explain what we are doing and why.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is parking at the gym in Cuckfield. I will send directions before your first session.
Can I train if I have never lifted a weight?
That is the normal starting point here rather than the exception. The first few sessions are about learning the movements, and nothing is loaded until the pattern is right.
Do you offer online coaching?
Yes, for people who cannot get to Cuckfield or who train elsewhere. The in-person 1:1 coaching is the main offer, and online is described on the online coaching page.
Ready to learn how to get stronger?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We will talk about where you are starting from, what you want to achieve and whether Strength Foundations is the right fit for you.