Personal Trainer in Richmond
Level 4 Personal Trainer and GP Exercise Referral Specialist, minutes from Richmond. Heart attack survivor, Type 2 diabetes reversed.
I'm Ivan — a Level 4 personal trainer working with people in Richmond and the surrounding area, in person from my base at PureGym Twickenham, a couple of miles up the road, and online if that suits you better.
I didn't start as a trainer. I spent 20 years as a Finance Director, sitting at a desk, and it caught up with me. If you're carrying weight, managing a health condition, or just haven't exercised properly in years, I'm not going to make you feel behind. I've been exactly where you are.
Who I Work With
Most of my Richmond clients are adults in their 40s to 80s who feel a bit apprehensive about starting — often because of a knee, a shoulder, a bad back, diabetes, or simply not having trained in a long time. Some are recovering from surgery. Some have tried a gym before and it didn't work for them, usually because nobody adjusted anything for their situation.
That's the gap I work in. Not bootcamp-style training. Structured, adapted, and built around what your body can actually do right now — with room to build from there.
How Sessions Work If You're In Richmond
I'm based at PureGym Twickenham, a short journey from Richmond — most clients find it's about ten minutes by car, or a similar train hop. In-person sessions run there, one to one.
If getting to Twickenham regularly isn't practical, I also coach online — full programming, video guidance and check-ins, run through Trainerize. Both are genuinely available to Richmond clients; which one's right depends on what fits your week, not on which is "better.
Qualified For The Conditions I Actually Train Around
I'm not a generalist. My qualifications are specific to the people I work with:
- Level 4 — Weight Management for Obese Clients (Ofqual-regulated)
- Level 4 — Weight Management for Diabetic Clients (Ofqual-regulated)
- Level 4 — Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance (Ofqual-regulated)
- Exercise Referral qualified — the pathway GPs use to refer patients for structured exercise alongside their medical care
Every certificate is independently verifiable on the Ofqual register — I'd rather you check than take my word for it.
The Short Version Of My Own Story
Heart attack at 47. Type 2 diabetes, reversed through exercise and proper nutrition, not through a quick fix. 25kg lost and kept off. Three knee operations, two shoulder surgeries, a ruptured Achilles along the way — I train clients around injuries because I've trained myself around mine, repeatedly.
I mention this because it changes how I coach. I'm not guessing what a bad knee or a cautious first session feels like.
If You're Wondering Whether This Is For You
No. Most people I train hadn't, before we started. We begin at whatever level you're actually at, not where you think you should be.
Yes, this is specifically what my qualifications cover. Tell me about it before we start and I'll build around it.
Both are genuinely available. In-person at my Twickenham base, or online with full programming and support.
Get in touch and I'll talk you through the packages — no pressure, no hard sell.
If any of this sounds like where you are, the next step is a conversation, not a commitment. Message me and tell me a bit about your situation — I'll tell you honestly whether I think I can help.
If you prefer to train from home, check out our online training packages.