Strength Training for Beginners in London: A Personal Trainer’s Guide

Joe Gilbert
Jul 17
3 min read

If you're new to strength training and living in London, you're in the right place. At Revival Personal Training in Hammersmith, we specialise in helping everyday Londoners build strength, confidence, and fitness—whether they’re total beginners or returning after a break. This guide will help you understand how to get started with strength training the right way.

Why Strength Training?

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders or athletes. It’s one of the most effective ways to:

Build lean muscle
Improve posture
Burn fat more efficiently
Strengthen bones and joints
Increase energy and confidence

It’s also a powerful way to future-proof your body. Done properly, it helps reduce injury risk and supports a more active, pain-free lifestyle—whether you're in your 20s or your 60s.

Getting Started: What Beginners Need to Know

If you're brand new to strength training, here are a few key things to understand:

1. Start With the Basics

You don’t need fancy machines or advanced exercises to get started. The best place to begin is with movements that mimic everyday patterns, like:

Squats
Deadlifts
Push-ups
Rows
Overhead Presses

These "compound movements" work multiple muscle groups at once and set a strong foundation.

2. Learn Good Technique First

Good form beats heavy weight every time. At Revival, our coaches teach you proper technique in a small group or 1-1 setting, so you can train safely and confidently. This not only helps prevent injury but builds better long-term progress.

3. Train 2–3 Times a Week

You don’t need to train every day to see results. Just two to three focused sessions per week is enough to build strength, especially as a beginner. We’ve seen complete beginners transform with just a few consistent sessions per week in our SGPT (Small Group Personal Training) program.

What Makes Revival Different?

London is packed with gyms—but we’re not your average gym.

✅ Coaching-Led Training

Every session at Revival is coach-led. You’ll never be left on your own, wondering what to do. You’ll be guided every step of the way with a structured, progressive program.

✅ Beginner-Friendly Community

Our sessions are inclusive, supportive, and capped at small group sizes. That means real coaching, real connection—and real results. You won’t feel intimidated here.

✅ Smart, Sustainable Programs

We focus on long-term strength and health, not just short-term burnouts. Every block of training is programmed around real-life function, recovery, and strength progression.

✅ All in the Heart of West London

Based in Hammersmith, we’re easy to reach from Fulham, Shepherd’s Bush, and Chiswick. Our location, right under the arches, is unlike any gym you’ve seen.

Top Tips from Our Revival Coaches

Be consistent, not perfect. Progress comes from showing up regularly, not from perfect days.
Track your strength. Whether it’s your first push-up or a new squat personal best, track your wins.
Fuel your training. Nutrition plays a key role in recovery and muscle building—ask us about our nutrition support.
Train with others. Small group training builds motivation and makes fitness way more fun.

Try Strength Training at Revival

If you're a beginner in London and want to get stronger, we’d love to help you take that first step.

✅ Book a free trial session✅ Or speak to a coach about your goals and get a personalised recommendation.

Let’s take the guesswork out of fitness—and help you build a stronger, more confident you.

Revival Personal TrainingLocated in Albion Mews, Hammersmith💻 revivalptstudio.co .uk📍 Find us just off the Hammersmith & City line, 200m from Ravenscourt Park