Personal Training
St. James’s
Personal training built on trust & progress
Train with a professional London personal trainer who knows when to push, when to adapt and what will move you forward. For more than 20 years, our London personal training team has helped clients build strength, confidence and consistency through coaching that stays personal, varied and relevant as life changes.
We get to know your body, your goals and how you like to train, so you stay engaged and keep progressing.
Creating long-term change
At Nordic Balance, the majority of our clients stay with us for years, not weeks. We’re not interested in quick fixes. We help you build a training approach that fits your life, keeps you engaged, and evolves as your goals, body, and schedule change.
A good personal fitness trainer should do more than count reps; they should help you create lasting change, with training that stays challenging, relevant and realistic enough to become part of your lifestyle.
Find the right personal trainer for your goals
Whether your goals are to lose weight, build strength, increase mobility or train for a specific sporting event, we’ll match you with a trainer whose expertise and coaching style suit what you want to achieve.
Weight loss
Build sustainable training habits that support body composition and overall fitness.
Strength & conditioning
Improve strength, power, endurance and how well your body performs.
Mobility
Move more freely and build better control through your full range.
Exercise rehabilitation
Rebuild strength and confidence as you return to training.
Event training
Prepare with a structured programme tailored to your event and demands.
Metabolic conditioning
Improve work capacity, stamina and cardiovascular fitness through focused conditioning.
Olympic weightlifting
Develop technique, strength and confidence in the major Olympic lifts.
Hypertrophy training
Build muscle through progressive, structured resistance training.
Train with purpose, confidence and momentum
Train with purpose, build confidence and develop the skills and focus to keep progressing.
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Train with purpose
Make every training session count. Your coach will ensure your effort in the gym builds towards your goals. -
Find the right coaching fit
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Build skill, not dependence
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Keep raising the standards
Accountability and well-judged challenge help you go beyond what you would consistently demand of yourself.
How training at Nordic Balance keeps you progressing
We start with understanding your goals and matching you with the right trainer. You train from the outset, giving your coach the chance to see how you move, build a clear plan and adapt it as you progress. It’s a practical, progressive approach to personal training in London, with clinical expertise available when it adds value.
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We start by understanding what you want to achieve, your training history and what support will suit you best, then match you with the right trainer.
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Your first session is active. Where appropriate, your consultation moves straight into training so your coach can see how you move and support you from day one.
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Your trainer uses what they learn to shape a programme around your goals, ability and priorities.
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Each session builds on the last, with exercises, load and intensity adjusted as you improve.
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Your trainer tracks what’s working, updates your goals and keeps your programme moving forward as your needs change.
Personal training packages & prices
Choose 45- or 60-minute sessions, then select the package that matches how often you want to train. Your first session will include an assessment. If you’re comparing the cost of personal trainer London options, our larger packages lower the per-session price and help you stay consistent over time.
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£350
£70 per session
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£450
£90 per person
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£600
£60 per person
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£800
£80 per session
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£1000
£50 per session
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£1400
£70 per session
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Getting started with 5 sessions
Our five-session intro block takes you beyond the introductions. It gives your trainer time to understand how you move, sharpen your technique, challenge you properly and show you what more focused training can feel like.
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Train smarter
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Push boundaries
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Build momentum
Finish your five sessions with a clear, actionable plan for moving forward.
Meet our London personal training team
St. James’s gym facilities
While training, you'll have access to all of the gym facilities and equipment. From heart-pumping workouts in the weights studio to refreshing swims against the current, we've got everything you need to fuel your fitness goals.
Cardio suite
Technogym treadmills, cross-trainers and SkiErg equipment to get your heart pumping and moving.
Functional studio
Functional, mobility and strength training with WattBike Atoms, Concept2 Rowers and free weights.
Injury rehabilitation clinic
Physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, podiatry and sports therapy onsite.
Personal trainers
Expert personal trainers create tailored programmes around your goals, lifestyle and experience.
Spa Pool, sauna & steam
Relax and unwind in our spa pool, sauna and steam room after training.
Squash court
Members can book our St. James’s squash court for competitive or friendly games.
Swimming pool
Twelve-metre pool with Fastlane Technology for swimming against the current or unwinding.
Weights studio
Fully fitted free-weights area with customised racks, benches, dumbbells, bars and more.
Ready to get started?
If you would like to make an enquiry about personal training in St James’s, please get in touch today.
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Still have questions?
Read our FAQs for practical information and what to expect from personal training.
You can start with a smaller block, but personal training works best when there’s enough time to build consistency, progress your programme and adapt it as you improve. If your goal is to make a meaningful change to your fitness, strength or body composition, we’ll usually recommend training regularly over several months.
Yes, if you train with a Nordic Balance personal trainer two or more times a week, you can use the St. James’s gym facilities at no additional membership cost, as long as you maintain that training frequency.
Not at all. Personal training starts from where you are now. Your trainer will adjust the exercises, pace and level of challenge to suit your experience and current ability.
We start by understanding your goals, training history, preferences and what kind of support you need. From there, we can match you with the trainer whose expertise and coaching style are the best fit.
Your first session combines conversation with movement. We’ll talk through your goals, training history and any relevant concerns, then usually get you moving so your trainer can see how you respond to exercise and coaching.
Usually, yes. Where appropriate, your first appointment will include training rather than being purely a sit-down consultation.
That depends on your goals, schedule and how much support you want. Some clients train once a week for structure and accountability, while others train more frequently when working towards a specific goal or event.
A 45-minute session can work well for focused, efficient training. A 60-minute session gives you more time for a broader workout, additional coaching or more complex goals. We can help you decide which suits you best.
Yes. Our trainers have experience across strength and conditioning, mobility, weight loss, metabolic conditioning, Olympic weightlifting, hypertrophy and event preparation. Your programme will be shaped around what you want to achieve.
Yes, where appropriate. Your trainer can adapt exercises and training load around your needs, with physiotherapy, osteopathy and sports therapy expertise also available within Nordic Balance when additional clinical input would be useful.
Fantastic spot! All the staff are also very welcoming.
Came for a physio consultation and came out knowing way more about my condition and on the way to fixing it. Will be back again soon to continue the sessions.
Thanks again to Laura!
Came for a physio consultation and came out knowing way more about my condition and on the way to fixing it. Will be back again soon to continue the sessions.
Thanks again to Laura!
Laura is amazing, she's really helped me to identify the root of my problem and the best treatment to fix it, which is definitely working since I no longer feel pain like I used to. She is also great at acupuncture - I always feel much better after my appointments.
Thanks Laura!
Thanks Laura!
I've been going to Nordic Balance whenever I'm in London since 2022 and the have very competent and professional practitioners. I highly recommend their sports therapists. No matter how I feel when I arrive, I always feel looser, straighter and lighter on my feet when I leave.
Gina is an incredible therapist. I suffer from chronic headaches and the combination of her osteopathy and acupuncture treatment has been life altering. I highly recommend her for anyone suffering from chronic conditions.
Really enjoyed my time with Debbie. She was kind and welcoming when i arrived and throughout the session demostrated her knowledge to help with my back and hip pain. Would highly recommend.
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