Body transformation can be a step-change, committing to a programme guided by a qualified, experienced coach who works to help you achieve life-changing results by developing a structured, personalised and realistic plan based on workouts, nutrition and accountability.
I often speak with clients who assume the cost of an online transformation coach would be out of their reach or aren’t convinced that online training – using the same proven methods as in-person coaching – will work for them.
Let’s talk about what a transformation journey might look like, how online personal training packages work, and why starting your journey in the way that is most accessible and convenient may break down so many of the barriers to a healthier, fitter body.
The Contrasts Between Online Personal Training and Working with an Online Transformation Coach
Let’s first clarify that coaching and training – while connected – are two very different things! Personal trainers (of which I am one) have helped thousands of people find confidence in the gym environment, work through injuries, or progress towards becoming the fittest, healthiest, and most energetic versions of themselves.
However, coaching takes that level of support and accountability further and is about more than your workouts, training or weight loss goals. As a coach, I work closely with every client, whether they’re keen to access online coaching programmes or work one-on-one in person, looking at:
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- A full lifestyle audit focusing on holistic well-being, self-care, time constraints and big-picture aspirations.
- How best to achieve results while dealing with life – whether a person works night shifts, has limited time to commit, or needs to structure online body transformation coaching around school runs or caring for little ones.
- Creating a bespoke nutrition plan based on the individual’s dietary requirements, body transformation goals, and schedules.
For example, somebody working with me as their online transformation coach for contest prep will have varying circumstances than a working parent, an older person keen to get into the best shape ever, or somebody who has created a body transformation target to celebrate one of life’s milestones.
Coaching is as much about mindset, positivity and setting the foundation for success to build sustainable, life-long healthy habits as it is training.
How Does Online Body Transformation Coaching Work?
Most people who aren’t actively involved in training, sports or working out find it incredibly hard to get started – it’s often said that stepping foot into the gym (rather than paying for a gym membership) is the toughest bit of all.
Lifestyle coaching, as part of a body transformation, is a huge part of that process, helping you feel fit, confident, and bursting with energy and giving you the knowledge and tools to achieve your fitness goals.
The key is to create an online coaching plan where your personal trainer looks at your specific needs and what you’d like to achieve by the end of this phase of your fitness journey. I apply science, sport, recovery and nutrition principles to create a tailored strategy.
Every personal training programme will vary, as will the meal plans I recommend, but you’ll have the following:
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- Definitive dates, goals and steps to reach, breaking down bigger targets into manageable sections. This process helps you see real results as you progress rather than chipping away at a goal that may, to begin with, seem out of reach.
- Targeted nutritional planning, where you can evaluate your lifestyle as-is and work out which changes will be most beneficial. That might mean drinking more water, cutting down on takeaways, or learning about macronutrients – or your primary tasks might be committing to better sleep or eating regularly.
- A customised personal training plan, blending cardio, resistance training and higher-intensity exercises based on your current fitness, health, mobility and available time to train.
I’ll discuss how this all fits together when you undergo a body transformation with an online personal trainer. Still, the aim is to ensure that you address every aspect of your life that influences your fitness and physique – rather than just planning gym sessions based around fat loss.
Starting a Transformation Journey With Online Coaching Support
I tend to use the ‘contest prep’ structure for many body transformations because the system of separating steps into weekly goals and targets is much easier to maintain over the long term – acting as a catalyst for a renewed focus on health and longevity with the added benefit of better body composition.
During your transformation coaching programme, which normally falls into four-week blocks, I’ll send weekly email check-ins with online personal training sessions for the week ahead, nutrition guidance and planning.
In turn, you’ll keep track of the most relevant metrics, whether weight, body fat measurements, the fit of your clothes or whether you’ve been able to stick to your macros.
While weekly email check-ins are a part of the process, I also ensure I catch up with my online personal training clients directly and via whichever method is most convenient for you. A video call is a great way to maintain contact, discuss any questions you might have, and get that boost of encouragement and motivation to continue achieving incredible results.
Some clients like to organise personal training sessions in the gym alongside ongoing support online or via text and WhatsApp, and I aim to be as flexible as possible.
How Can Short-Term Online Personal Training Provide Ongoing Benefits?
Online personal training provides access for anybody and is a superb option for people who aren’t keen on commercial gyms, are getting back into a health and fitness regime after a long break or need personal training to be structured around a busy lifestyle.
As a personal trainer with a long track record of achieving truly inspiring results with my clients, I can formulate your programme around any constraints, from bodyweight-only workouts to exercises to account for an injury or area of limited mobility to more gentle cardio such as yoga, long walks and cycling.
However, I’m often asked how a four-week body transformation cycle is beneficial for the average person who isn’t interested in contest prep or working on a serious physique improvement for another sport or discipline.
The answer is this: coaching offers education. When you know how your diet, lifestyle and sleep patterns impact your appearance or appreciate how eating well and following a consistent online personal training programme makes you feel, you’ll carry it with you forever.
Although body transformations act as a quick reset and help you achieve awesome outcomes in just a short space of time, they also help you take an honest look at your health, energy, diet and lifestyle. With accountability from your online coach, this gives you the tools to rebuild, refocus and recalibrate the way you train, sleep and eat.
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