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Online coaching or in-person personal training: which is right for you?

By Wayne Gagin, personal trainer in Leicester. . 2 minute read.

Dumbbells and a rolled mat on a rug in a calm living room

The short answer

Choose in-person personal training if you want hands-on coaching on your form and someone beside you. Choose online coaching if you can train on your own and mainly need a plan, check-ins and accountability. If you live near Leicester, you can combine the two.

What online coaching gives you

Online coaching gives you a plan written for you, weekly check-ins and chat with your coach in an app. At WG Coaching it costs £150 a month. It suits people who already feel comfortable in a gym or at home with a set of dumbbells and want structure and accountability rather than supervision.

What in-person training adds

In person, your coach can see how you move, correct your technique on the spot and set the pace. That matters most when you are new to lifting, coming back from an injury, or lack confidence in the gym.

Why some people combine both

Some people book a few in-person sessions to learn the main lifts, then follow ReBuild online for £150 a month. You get hands-on coaching where it counts and structure for every other day.

Questions to ask yourself

  • Do I know how to perform the main lifts safely?
  • Do I train better with someone watching?
  • Can I get to south Leicester once a week?
  • What can I afford each month without stress?

Want a plan written for you?

Related questions

Should I choose in-person sessions or online coaching?

Choose in-person sessions if you live near south Leicester and want Wayne beside you to coach your form. Choose ReBuild online coaching if you want a plan, weekly check-ins and support wherever you live. You can also combine the two.

Can I work with Wayne if I live outside Leicester?

Yes. ReBuild online coaching runs through the Everfit app, so you can follow your programme wherever you live, at home or in your own gym.

How will you keep me motivated?

You will not be doing it alone. You get weekly check-ins, direct chat with Wayne, progress tracking with photos, measurements and personal bests, and a supportive WG Coaching community.

Start with a conversation

Tell Wayne what you want to change. He will tell you honestly how he can help, in person in Leicester or online.