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A coach guiding a client through a strength exercise on the gym floor
Personal strength coaching

Stronger,
one notch
at a time.

Coached training that moves you forward in small, measured steps: a clear plan, honest check-ins, and sessions that fit around a real week.

The Notch Method

Four steps, repeated every block

Every client runs the same loop. It keeps the work honest and makes progress easy to see.

  1. Assess

    A relaxed first session covering movement, training history, injuries and what a good week looks like for you.

  2. Plan

    A six-week block with a single clear focus, written around the days and time you actually have.

  3. Train

    Coached sessions with loads and notes logged, so each week starts from where the last one finished.

  4. Review

    A short sit-down at the end of each block to compare your notes, adjust and set the next notch.

The coach

Patient programming, plain answers

Moss Notch is a one-coach practice. Sessions stay small so every rep gets watched and every plan gets written by the person who coaches it. Expect clear cues and sensible loads, and a coach who will tell you when to push and when to rest.

  • No crash plans
  • Every session logged
  • Rest counts as training
Read the first-session guide
Training lanes

Choose the format that fits your week

All four lanes use the same method. The difference is how much time you spend with the coach.

Most coaching

One-to-one strength

Every session is coached in person with a plan built only for you. The best place to start if you are new to lifting or want close technical feedback.

Length
60 minutes
Cadence
2–3 sessions a week
Suits
Beginners, technique work, specific goals
Shared sessions

Small group of three

Three people train together at set times, each on their own programme. Coached like one-to-one, with a bit more company and a lower cost per session.

Length
75 minutes
Cadence
Fixed weekly slots
Suits
Steady routines, training with friends
Train anywhere

Remote programming

A written plan for your own gym, with video form checks and a weekly written check-in. Includes one in-person review per block.

Length
Six-week blocks
Cadence
Weekly check-in
Suits
Confident lifters, busy travel weeks
Coming back

Return to training

A gentle, structured restart after time away, a busy season or a cleared injury. We rebuild range, confidence and basic strength before adding load.

Length
45 minutes
Cadence
2 sessions a week
Suits
Restarts, cautious beginners
Weekly timetable

When the studio is coaching

Pick a window when you book. Exact times are confirmed after your assessment.

DayMorningMiddayEvening
MonOne-to-one06:30–09:30Remote check-ins12:00–13:30One-to-one17:30–20:00
TueSmall group07:00–08:15One-to-one12:00–14:00Small group18:30–19:45
WedOne-to-one06:30–09:30Return to training11:30–13:30One-to-one17:30–20:00
ThuSmall group07:00–08:15Remote check-ins12:00–13:30Small group18:30–19:45
FriOne-to-one06:30–09:30Block reviews12:00–14:00Closed
SatSmall group08:30–09:45One-to-one10:00–12:30Closed

Sundays are a rest day for clients and coach alike.

The studio

A quiet floor built for lifting

Racks, free weights and open floor space, without crowds or queues.

  • A lifter gripping a loaded barbell in a dim strength gym

    Barbell work, coached rep by rep

  • Rows of dumbbells and training equipment on a gym floor

    A full range of free weights

  • An athlete mid-exercise during a conditioning session

    Conditioning finishers that stay short

  • A person training with weights in a strength gym

    Space to move between stations

First session

Questions people ask before they start

Short answers to what usually comes up before the assessment.

What should I bring to the assessment?

Comfortable clothes you can squat and reach in, flat trainers, a water bottle and a rough idea of your weekly schedule. Towels and chalk are provided.

Do I need to be fit already?

No. The assessment sets your starting point, and the first block is written from there. Many clients have never followed a strength plan before.

I have an old injury. Can I still train?

Usually, yes. Mention it on the booking form. If an injury is recent or still being treated, we will ask you to get clearance from your health professional first and then work within their guidance.

What happens if I need to cancel a session?

Give at least 24 hours' notice and the session moves to another open slot that week. Late cancellations count as used, apart from illness or emergencies.

Is nutrition advice included?

You get practical, general guidance on eating around training, protein and hydration. Detailed meal plans or medical diets are referred to a qualified dietitian.

How is progress tracked?

Every session is logged with loads, reps and short notes. At each block review you see your own numbers side by side, alongside how training has felt day to day.

Book an assessment

Start with one honest session

Tell us a little about you and the times that work. The assessment is where we agree on a lane and a first block.

  1. You send the form with your preferred lane and window.
  2. You receive a reply with two or three assessment times.
  3. After the assessment, your first six-week block is written.
We only use these details to reply to your request.