Personal Training in Vancouver
Semi-Private Training in Coal Harbour & Yaletown, Vancouver
Expert coaching, shared.
Train with a partner, friend or colleague in a small group, with a structured plan and a coach guiding every session.
Sweat, Endorphins, Friendship
How semi-private training works
You get the structure and guidance of personal training in a small group. Here’s what that looks like.
Stage 1:
Get Started
Stage 2:
Train Together
Stage 3:
Keep Progressing
30 Minute Consultation
We begin with a conversation about your goals, your training history, your schedule and any injuries or niggles, so each person starts with a plan that makes sense for them.
1 Hour Partnered Sessions
Sessions are planned in advance and focus on strength and conditioning. You’ll work through your exercises alongside your partner or group, with a coach watching your technique, adjusting the challenge and keeping everyone on track.
Constant Progress
We track your progress and adjust the plan as you get stronger, so training keeps moving forward instead of repeating the same workout.
Why train in a small group?
Accountability
It’s much harder to skip a session when someone is waiting for you.
Motivation
Training with others makes the hard sets feel more doable, and more fun.
Time Efficient
Structured sessions mean no wandering the gym and no guessing.
Shared Experience
Training together with a partner, friend or colleague gives you something to look forward to in a busy week.
Expert guidance
You still get a qualified coach correcting your form and progressing your exercises.
Frequently Asked Questions;
Semi-private sessions work best when you train with someone you know.
If you’re not sure how to set it up, get in touch and we’ll talk through the options.
That’s common. Exercises and loads can be adjusted for each person, so everyone works at the right level for them.
In 1-on-1 training, the whole session is built around you alone. In semi-private training you share the session with a small group, and the coaching and attention are shared too.
Tell me about it before we start so we can work around it. If you have persistent or sharp pain, please check with your doctor or physiotherapist first.
Semi-Private Training is less per session than 1 on 1 training making it a more affordable option for people looking for custom expert guidance. Price varies on the number of participants so it is best to reach out to discuss.
That varies on the individuals interested in training together. 2-4 is the usual but I can cater to larger groups of requested.
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"Chris is an outstanding personal trainer. His knowledge of various weight lifting and strength conditioning techniques is exceptional. In my 15 months of training with him I have reached many of the goals we established on the onset of my training. I can't wait to see the rest! Thanks Chris I appreciate you"
Chris is a fantastic trainer with great sense of humor and creates a very friendly environment where you instantly feel comfortable. I am in my 50s and had multiple fears due to age changes. Chris has provided me with knowledge I needed and motivated me in making progress towards my goals. Absolutely worth the investment.
"I never thought i would like going to the gym, but he definitely helped me change my mindset and I am so excited to be on this journey to a healthier life! Also he is very accommodating when it comes to rescheduling, which makes my life, much easier! Thank you, I can’t wait for more fun-filled sessions with you!"
"I love the explorative aspect of the sessions, his first question is always “How is the body feeling today?” which is important at my age of 53 and being a musician. His knowledge is vast and articulate and focus is razor sharp. He has been able to help address my hip mobility and knee pain. I look forward to each and every session!"
As a cardiologist nurse I wear 15kg of lead for up to 12 hours a day for work, and experienced a lot of back, leg, and shoulder muscle pain and strain until training with Chris English. His Knowledge around building core functional strength,, eating to properly fueling your body, and sports coaching skills are top-notch!
You cant go wrong! He is full of energy and positivity. I have a knee issue that was concerning me but Chris listened to all my concerns and tailored the workouts to focus on and strengthen my knees. Would definitely recommend Chris, especially to someone looking to get into fitness, as he is highly motivational!
Chris is absolutely incredible! He has helped me learn so much on weight training. He knows when to push me further, and recognizes my limits better than I do! I have seen improvement in my balance, strength, body Image, and confidence. I cannot find enough words to show my gratitude! He is flexible with my hectic schedule.
Chris is the best in the business. My partner and I enrolled with him for our group fitness. . Especially for someone like me, who is not really into gym training, Chris was the real motivation. He always showed up with great energy and pushed me every session to the point where I started enjoying my gym sessions.
Having recently recovered from major back surgery, I sought an experienced and qualified trainer who could help bring me back to full strength and I haven't looked back. I genuinely look forward to coming in to train with him - which is critical for success in a long-term training regimen. I’m getting stronger every day, thanks to Chris!
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