If you live or work around Bishopthorpe Road, Spring is a great time to prioritise your health. We’re welcoming a small number of new local clients — book a consultation and train just minutes from your doorstep.
Is This Right For You? This programme is ideal if you:
Want to get into the best shape of your life, whether you have tried and failed before, or if this is the first time
Have tried busy, intimidating gyms and want a more personal approach
Want long lasting results
What You’ll Get
- Fully personalised training programme
- 1:1 coaching every session
- Structured progression so you keep improving
- Accountability to keep you consistent
- A supportive, professional training space
No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just proper coaching and real results.
Train Smarter. Move Better. Feel Stronger.
Every personal training session follows a proven 6-phase system designed to get you results — safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
1. Prehab – Injury Prevention Built In
We start with targeted exercises to correct imbalances, wake up underused muscles, and reduce your risk of injury. Because your results mean nothing if you're sidelined by pain.
2. Movement Prep – Not Just a Warm-Up
Dynamic movements tailored to you — to loosen tight areas, activate key muscles, and fire up your body for performance. Feel ready, mobile, and energised from the very start.
3. Resistance Training – Strength You Can See and Feel
Smart, personalised strength training using the best tools for your body and goals. Whether you’re aiming to tone, build, or stay strong for life — this is where change happens. tronger muscles. Better posture. Leaner physique. Increased bone density
4. Energy Systems Development – Fitness That Works for You
Cardio isn’t one-size-fits-all. From heart-pumping intervals to fat-burning circuits, we train your energy systems to improve stamina, boost metabolism, and accelerate results. Get fit. Burn fat. Feel unstoppable.
5. Core – Real Core Strength, Not Just Crunches
We train your entire core: abs, obliques, back, hips. Why? Because a strong core supports every movement you make — in and out of the gym. Better balance, posture, and injury protection.
6. Regeneration – Recover Like a Pro
We finish with expert-led recovery: stretching, mobility, breathwork. It’s not optional — it’s essential for progress. Leave each session feeling better, not broken.
Resistance Training: Strength with Structure
Your strength training changes each month to keep progress moving and your body adapting:
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Phase 1
Speed & Power – Build explosive strength and athleticism.
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Phase 2
Strength – Lift heavier, move better, feel unstoppable.
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Phase 3
Endurance – Improve muscular stamina and burn more energy.
This Isn’t Just a Workout. It’s a System for Success.
Whether you’re training online or in person, every session follows this structured, science-backed approach to help you move better, train smarter, and reach your goals faster.
Where to find us
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From Millies on Bishopthorpe Road, walk throught the carpark and walk 160 yards north east on St Benedicts Road and look left for the Podfit sign
About Podfit Owner, Neil Owens
Neil has been York's go to fitness expert for over 15 years and has helped not only hundreds of people get fitter; he has been the learning platform for the owners of many of York's other PT studios, such as Daym Fitness, Transform Personal Training, Tom Stewart Personal Training and Complete Life Fitness, who all started out their PT careers at Podfit. As a lower back specialist, with an exercise referral qualification and a specialism in adaptive exercise for older adults, Neil has won awards for the quality of his work and his dedication to his clients.
If you want to make some changes in your life, it's really not too late to begin. Neil will help you and make you feel super confident, whether you are a novice or an experienced fitness enthusiast
Get A FREE Podfit Toolkit with Any PT Purchase
Sign up in October for the opening of the studio and get a free Podfit Toolkit
FAQ
Each session follows a proven 6-phase system that focuses on mobility, strength, fitness, and recovery — not just burning calories.
We don’t just train hard; we train smart. Every phase has a purpose, ensuring you move better, feel stronger, and stay injury-free.
Your session includes:
Prehab – injury prevention and activation
Movement Prep – dynamic warm-up
Resistance Training – strength and toning
Energy Systems Development – cardio and endurance work
Core Training – balance and stability
Regeneration – stretching and recovery
Together, these make every workout balanced, effective, and sustainable.
Yes — each session is designed to flow through all six phases.
Depending on your goals, the focus might shift (for example, more resistance work for strength or more ESD for fat loss), but you’ll always experience a complete, structured workout.
Absolutely. Every phase is tailored to your fitness level, so you’ll always feel challenged but never overwhelmed.
We focus on proper form, gradual progress, and building confidence every step of the way.
Your plan is fully individualised. We start with a movement screen and adapt exercises around your needs.
The Prehab and Regeneration phases are designed specifically to keep you training safely, even if you have old injuries or mobility limitations.
Yes — this format is science-backed and results-proven.
By combining strength, cardio, and recovery into one seamless flow, you’ll improve energy, body composition, and performance faster than with random workouts.
Most clients see great results with 2–3 sessions per week, depending on their goals and recovery.
We’ll build a plan that fits your schedule and keeps your progress consistent.
Both! You can train in-studio for hands-on guidance or online for flexibility and convenience.
Either way, the same 6-phase system ensures you get professional structure and real results.