Ultimate Performance Personal Trainers in London

Train with the world’s leading personal trainers at private Ultimate Performance gyms across London, from Mayfair and Knightsbridge to the City and Canary Wharf.

London is where U.P. was founded. Our first gym opened here in 2009, and it remains the benchmark for how we coach, measure progress, and deliver results worldwide.

Whether you want to perform at your best in a demanding career, build strength and resilience, or take control of your long-term health, U.P. offers the most effective personal training program in London if you want measurable results.

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Why choose Ultimate Performance in London

London has no shortage of high-end gyms, boutique studios, and personal trainers. Very few take responsibility for the quality of your results.

Ultimate Performance was built in this city to solve that problem. From Day 1, our focus has been on creating a complete personal training system that delivers tangible outcomes, not just standalone workouts.

Our London clients work across finance, law, technology, medicine, and senior leadership roles. Many manage long hours, high pressure, frequent travel, and constant decision-making. They have little time to waste. What they need is a clear plan, expert oversight, and someone to remove the cognitive load from decisions about health and fitness.

At U.P., your trainer manages training, nutrition, and progress as one integrated system. Decisions are data-led. Progress is constantly measured. Standards never slip.

Wherever you train with us in London, you’ll experience the same structured methods, concierge-level support, and elite coaching, all tailored to your specific goal.

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Find your nearest Ultimate Performance gym in London

Ultimate Performance operates nine private personal training gyms across London, giving you the flexibility to train where it best fits your work, home, and daily routine.

From West London locations including Paddington, Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, and Mayfair, to Central and East London gyms in St Paul’s, the City, Cabot Place, and Canary Wharf, every U.P. location delivers the same uncompromising standards, coaching quality, and results-driven method.

Mayfair
Canary Wharf - Cabot Place
Chelsea
City (Liverpool Street)
St Paul's
Canary Wharf - Wood Wharf
Kensington
Knightsbridge
Paddington

Our London gyms

Real results from clients in London

Thousands of people across London have achieved life-changing results with Ultimate Performance over the past 15+ years.

From business owners in Mayfair to senior finance professionals in Canary Wharf, our clients come to us with different goals – fat loss, strength, muscle, performance, and long-term health. The results are consistent because the process is.

These transformations show what happens when training, nutrition, and accountability are managed properly. With clear structure, expert guidance, and proven methods, you can expect this standard of outcome too if you commit to the process.

The U.P. Method

What you get with personal training at U.P. London

Training at Ultimate Performance London goes far beyond the hour you spend in the gym. Everything is structured, managed, and measured to deliver results in a city where time is limited and expectations are high.

Our role is to take ownership of the entire process – so you are never left guessing about what to do, or if your program is working.

Private one-to-one training

Train exclusively with your coach in a focused, appointment-only environment designed for serious strength training

A dedicated personal trainer

You work with one full-time professional who takes responsibility for your progress, inside and outside the gym

Personalised training program

Your plan is built using 150+ data points covering your body, lifestyle, injury history, and schedule – not generic templates

Expert nutrition coaching

Calories, macros, and food choices are tailored to your physiology and real London life – client dinners, commuting, international travel, and weekend social events

Real-time data and progress tracking

Strength, body composition, steps, sleep, and adherence are tracked so decisions are based on data, not guesswork

Regular body composition analysis

Measurable changes in body fat and lean mass are monitored so progress is objective and visible

Daily support and accountability

Ongoing check-ins, adjustments, and problem-solving throughout the week – not just during sessions

The UP Transform app

Log meals, track activity, communicate with your trainer, and see your progress clearly over time

How the process works

Wherever you train with Ultimate Performance London, the process is structured, efficient, and designed to fit around your schedule and lifestyle.

With our clientele, long hours, commuting, travel, and unpredictable weeks are expected, not treated as obstacles. The method is designed for this reality – and flexes around you so you keep progressing consistently.

Step 1

Start with a personal consultation

Meet with an expert for a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals, assess where you are now, and understand the results you can expect.

Step 2

Get matched with your dedicated trainer

You are paired with a coach based on experience, coaching style, and a proven track record with clients with similar goals to you.

Step 3

Get a personalised plan

A full lifestyle, movement, and body composition assessment is used to design a plan tailored to your body, schedule, and goals.

Step 4

Train with purpose

Around three hours per week of focused, one-to-one strength training in a private London gym with your dedicated trainer.

Step 5

Track. Adapt. Succeed.

Your training, nutrition, and lifestyle data are reviewed continuously, with adjustments made in real time to keep results moving forward.

Health and fitness in London

London is a city where people value their health and care about fitness, but it is often pushed down the list of priorities when work demands take over.

Long working hours, international travel, and constant decision fatigue are normal for most busy professionals. This makes consistency with training and nutrition hard to maintain without support.

Fitness studios, boutique classes, high-end health clubs, and ‘luxe’ gyms are everywhere in the city. But most people struggle to see their hard work in training turn into tangible results.

What most people are missing is a structured plan, guidance on training and nutrition, support beyond the gym, and someone responsible for managing the full picture to ensure results are achieved.

This is the problem the U.P. Method is designed to solve.

Training around demanding London schedules

Life in London rarely runs to plan. Early meetings, late finishes, long commutes, frequent travel, and social commitments can derail even the best intentions. For many people, this leads to stop-start progress, frustration, and few tangible results.

Our model is built to work around this London lifestyle. Most clients will complete 3 focused strength training sessions per week with their trainer at U.P., planned around their weekly work schedules. Sessions run early mornings, mid-day, or evenings across our London locations, so training fits into your week instead of competing with it.

Outside the gym, your trainer tracks your progress, guides you on nutrition, and makes adjustments to your plan where needed so progress continues even when your schedule changes. The goal is consistency over time, not perfection week to week.

A crowded fitness market, little real accountability

London has endless ways to work out – from luxury health clubs in Mayfair and Kensington to boutique studios across the City and Canary Wharf.

What most options lack is ownership of your results. Coaching ends when your session does. Nutrition is left to you to figure out alone. Nobody holds you accountable to your goals once you leave the gym. Progress or results are rarely tracked or measured.

At U.P., you have a dedicated trainer who owns the outcome. Training, nutrition, lifestyle factors, and progress tracking are managed together as one system. Decisions are made with data. Accountability systems keeps you on track, and your trainer working to the highest standards. Nothing is left to chance.

What London clients are really training for

Looking good matters to people in London. But for many of our clients, it’s no longer the primary motivating factor for working with U.P.

They train for strength, better energy levels, and to feel more robust and resilient. They want to perform at their best at work and in their day-to-day life, physically and cognitively. Increasingly, they understand that muscle, strength, and metabolic health are the foundation both for optimal performance, and longevity and quality of life over the long-term.

The U.P. Method is built to help accomplish these goals – through progressive strength training, personalised nutrition, and sustainable habits. The outcome is visible physical change, supported by better performance, greater resilience, and long-term health.

Training that holds up in real London life

Late-night dinners, client meetings, travel, disrupted sleep, and unpredictable schedules are part of life in London. For many people, this breaks any kind of consistency or momentum towards fitness goals.

The U.P. Method is made specifically to work around this busy professional lifestyle. Training is adjusted around your schedule. Nutrition coaching focuses on what to eat, how to eat, and how to stay consistent when you travel or when your schedule changes unexpectedly.

Support doesn’t stop when you leave the gym. You have a constant line into your trainer through daily check-ins, app-based tracking, and ongoing communication. Diet, recovery, and progress metrics are monitored in real time. Questions are answered as they arise, and adjustments are made immediately by your trainer.

The result is a process that helps you stay on track through busy weeks, not one that falls apart when life becomes hectic. It gives you a structure and healthy habits you can sustain long after your time with us.

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I came from a different gym offering transformations nearby and it was a disappointing experience, but from day one my experience at UP has been great, my only regret is not having joined UP earlier, I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to invest in themselves and achieve a healthy lifestyle. The program has given me exactly what I was missing at my last gym—structure, incredible support, and the right knowledge to really progress my training and work towards weight loss goals.
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Jonathan Ellis
The level of support both on and off the gym floor has been incomparable to anything I have experienced before. I feel confident and supported as I train. UP is the complete package, and it is now hard to imagine myself training anywhere else. As many of the reviews here have stated, my only regret is not doing this sooner. The results have been incredible. I am in the best shape of my life.
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Rob
I have spent years trying to fix my diet and get in shape, and nothing has worked for me until I found this. They take a complete view of everything that might get in the way of achieving your goals and are absolutely focussed on getting there. What has really surprised me is how achievable this has all been in a short timescale. My gym sessions are fun and challenging without being daunting and you feel supported at all times.
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Bridgette H
The support, encouragement and results are unmatched. It’s an investment in yourself and your health that’s well worth it because it’s results you can see and feel. Weight loss is a journey and having someone guide you is invaluable. I had never lifted a weight in my life before starting and now I can see myself get stronger, leaner and healthier.
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Kevin McSpadden
At 52 years old, I am in the shape of my life, having totally transformed my body. My fat% is less than half what it was, I am stronger and fitter than I have been for over 30 years. UP measures everything - your load, what you eat and how you sleep. The combination is the secret to the transformation. If you commit, your results are guaranteed.
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Rodrigo Maciel (London - City)
Joining UP is the best investment I have ever made. I've achieved results which, after years of hard training and healthy eating, I never thought my body was capable of. I've gained so much from this process, I'm more educated...
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Victoria Bramall
Having slipped into bad habits, I needed to shake things up. Building exercise into my routine, eating cleaner and losing weight was something I thought about multiple times a week but I never actually got around to. 5 months after starting with UP, I have lost A LOT of weight but more importantly I feel stronger, I have space in the week just for me AND I am having fun along the way.
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F J Lee
I’ve had PTs in the past but UP has made me rethink what my past training sessions could have been. My trainer challenges me, keeps me accountable/helps problem solve and is an overall great guy who I don’t mind chatting with at 7am (I’m generally not a fan w chatting with anyone before 9.) I’ve already made huge progress so far in the month I’ve been there and can’t wait to see how it ends up. Also props to the general manager here who listens to your needs. Excellent facilities, great environment, nice trainers. Highly recommend.
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Louise S
Signing up to UP has been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. It really has changed my life in so many ways and re-educated me in how to prioritise the right exercise and diet. I can’t thank my trainer enough - so knowledgeable, professional, experienced, and with high emotional intelligence which I think is really important for a trainer overseeing a transformation journey. Every session is meticulous and efficient. I appreciate the 121 attention and accountability that UP provides. The proof is in the results, which I couldn’t be happier with. My only regret is that I wish I did this earlier.
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Ajaz V
I’ve been training regularly at U.P. since May 2021 which is a testament to the bespoke quality service they provide each client. My PT has helped me achieve consistency, build strength and lose fat whilst managing any injuries and external stressors along the way.
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Satpal Uppal
I initially joined UP St Pauls for the 36-session transformation programme and after seeing the progress I made, I have since extended my sessions. The whole team at UP St Pauls is very friendly. During the introduction, Will was very welcoming and took the time to understand my goals and explain how the plan worked. It was very clear the team at UP St Pual’s is dedicated to understanding individual goals and providing the necessary support...
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Farooq Muhammad
If you want to massively change your physique, in my case lose weight and add muscle, UP will get you to your goal and beyond. I first came across UP in a fitness magazine 3 years ago and contacted them. However, I found that it was too expensive for me and felt I could achieve my weight loss goal using other cheaper options. After 3 years of training with a PT and not making any material dent in my weight, I finally took the plunge this March and realised that I should’ve done this 3 years ago. Signing up for UP has been the best decision (I should’ve done it 10yrs ago!)...
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FAQs about personal training in London

Still have questions about starting personal training with us in London? These are the most common questions people ask before deciding whether U.P. is the right fit for them.

How much does a personal trainer cost in London?

Prices vary widely across London, from budget session-based training to premium hourly coaching. At U.P., pricing reflects a fully managed service that includes training, nutrition, accountability, and progress tracking. Packages are tailored to your goals, timeframe, and training frequency.

Do you work with complete beginners?

Yes. Many clients start with little or no structured gym experience. Everything is built around your level, so you can train safely, build confidence, and progress without guesswork.

What makes Ultimate Performance different from other DC gyms or trainers?

Most gyms sell sessions. We deliver outcomes. You have a dedicated trainer who takes responsibility for your training, nutrition, and progress, using data and structure to remove uncertainty and drive results. Behind your trainer, there’s a whole team of mentors, managers, data analysts, and senior leaders there to guide and support your trainer to ensure you achieve the best outcomes possible.

Can I train at different U.P. gyms in London?

Yes. With multiple locations across London from East to West, many clients train at different gyms depending on work and schedule, while following the same program and experiencing the same elite standard of coaching.

How does training fit around a busy London schedule?

Most clients train around three hours per week, often early mornings or around the working day. Support continues outside the gym, so progress doesn’t stop when life gets busy.

Is access and transport convenient?

Yes. Our London gyms are located close to major business districts and transport links. During your consultation, we’ll help you choose the location that best fits your routine.