Frequently asked
questions

Core
Team

Yes, our ethos is rooted in the precision of one-on-one personal training. We do not offer group sessions, ensuring that every client receives undivided attention and a meticulously tailored fitness programme. Entry is strictly by appointment only.

We solely charge hourly rates for 1:1 personal training. It’s that simple. However all clients are entitled to a suite of complimentary services, including our bespoke training plans, ongoing support, meticulously tailored nutrition plans, and access to our boutique lounges.

We do not tie in clients to fixed term contracts ensuring members may join or depart at their discretion.

Angel Gyms is home to an elite team of highly experienced personal trainers all carefully selected to provide an unparalleled standard of expertise and care.

Our professionals extend far beyond conventional personal training. We integrate tailored fitness regimes with mental well-being support, ensuring an entirely holistic approach to health and transformation. Unlike loud and bright corporate gyms we deliver our services in a calm environment.

Indeed, each of our trainers holds premier qualifications in their respective fields, ensuring the highest level of expertise and guidance.

Our on-site psychologists provide an invaluable layer of mental and emotional support, ensuring that both the body and mind are in alignment throughout your transformational journey.

Upon request, we can provide detailed information regarding their professional achievements and accreditations.

Angel Gyms operates under a philosophy of bespoke personalisation, scientific precision all delivered in a uniquely calming space a world away from loud, bright intimidating corporate gyms.

Our gym is strictly appointment-based, allowing us to preserve an environment of tranquillity, refinement, and undisturbed focus.

Expert
Trainers

Yes, our ethos is rooted in the precision of one-on-one personal training. We do not offer group sessions, ensuring that every client receives undivided attention and a meticulously tailored fitness programme. Entry is strictly by appointment only.

We solely charge hourly rates for personal training. However all clients are entitled to a suite of complimentary services, including ongoing support, our bespoke training plans, meticulously tailored nutrition plans, and access to our boutique lounges. 

We do not tie in any clients to fixed term contracts ensuring members may join or depart at their discretion.

Our meticulous client-trainer matching process takes into account your physical aspirations, medical history, lifestyle preferences, and psychological requirements to ensure an optimal synergy.

Absolutely. Our commitment is to your satisfaction and progression, and we are more than willing to realign you with a trainer better suited to your evolving needs.

Indubitably. Whether you are an absolute novice or a seasoned athlete, our experts tailor programmes to your exact specifications.

Indeed. Our trainers specialise in bespoke regimens targeting fat reduction, muscular development, and overall health enhancement.

Our personal trainers operate in accordance with your availability, ensuring absolute flexibility and convenience.

Yes, our philosophy centres exclusively on one-on-one personal training. We do not provide group sessions, and all appointments are strictly by reservation.

We eschew the impersonal, generic nature of standard training models in favour of bespoke programming, tailored down to the finest detail for optimal results.

Personal
Training

We solely charge hourly rates for personal training. However all clients are entitled to a suite of complimentary services, including our bespoke training plans, meticulously tailored nutrition plans, and access to our boutique lounges.

We do not tie in any clients to fixed term contracts ensuring members may join or depart at their discretion.

Yes, our ethos is rooted in the precision of one-on-one personal training. We do not offer group sessions, ensuring that every client receives undivided attention and a meticulously tailored fitness programme. Entry is strictly by appointment only.

Yes, our ethos is rooted in the precision of one-on-one personal training. We do not offer group sessions, ensuring that every client receives undivided attention and a meticulously tailored fitness programme. Entry is strictly by appointment only.

We solely charge hourly rates for 1:1 personal training. It’s that simple. However all clients are entitled to a suite of complimentary services, including our bespoke training plans, ongoing support, meticulously tailored nutrition plans, and access to our boutique lounges.

We do not tie in clients to fixed term contracts ensuring members may join or depart at their discretion.

No. All clients can leave or rejoin as they please.

Angel Gyms is home to an elite team of highly experienced personal trainers all carefully selected to provide an unparalleled standard of expertise and care.

Should you desire a curated, scientifically driven, and results-oriented fitness experience in a serene environment, then Angel Gyms is the perfect choice for you.

Our professionals extend far beyond conventional personal training. We integrate tailored fitness regimes with mental well-being support, ensuring an entirely holistic approach to health and transformation. Unlike loud and bright corporate gyms we deliver our services in a calm environment.

Certainly. We offer an exclusive introductory consultation and guided tour, affording you the opportunity to experience our services firsthand.

Indeed, each of our trainers holds premier qualifications in their respective fields, ensuring the highest level of expertise and guidance.

Our on-site psychologists provide an invaluable layer of mental and emotional support, ensuring that both the body and mind are in alignment throughout your transformational journey.

Upon request, we can provide detailed information regarding their professional achievements and accreditations.

Angel Gyms operates under a philosophy of bespoke personalisation, scientific precision all delivered in a uniquely calming space a world away from loud, bright intimidating corporate gyms.

Our gym is strictly appointment-based, allowing us to preserve an environment of tranquillity, refinement, and undisturbed focus.

Fat
Loss

At Angel Gyms, we emphasise the crucial distinction between weight loss and fat loss, focusing on sustainable practices that benefit both your physical and mental health.

While the scale is one way to measure progress, it only shows the total weight lost, not the specifics of where that weight came from. Weight loss includes losing fat, water, glycogen, and muscle tissue.

In contrast, fat loss specifically targets the reduction of body fat while preserving lean muscle tissue, which is vital for long-term health and fitness.

Our approach at Angel Gyms ensures that you not only lose fat but also maintain and build lean muscle. This is achieved through a combination of resistance training and a balanced diet rich in protein. Here's why this focus is important:

 
  1. Metabolic Efficiency: By maintaining lean muscle, you experience fewer metabolic adaptations, meaning you continue to burn more calories even at rest.

  2. Insulin Sensitivity: Improved insulin sensitivity can positively impact health conditions like type II diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

  3. Reduced Inflammation: Lowering systemic inflammation, which is linked to many chronic diseases, is a key benefit.

  4. Aesthetic and Functional Strength: Achieving a toned appearance and improved strength helps reduce the risk of sarcopenia and osteoporosis as you age.

  5. Mental Well-being: Our programs are designed to enhance not just physical health but mental well-being, providing support and boosting confidence.

At Angel Gyms, we use sustainable, evidence-based methods to help you lose fat and keep it off. Our expert trainers develop personalised plans that include resistance training and nutritional guidance tailored to your specific needs and goals. We support you every step of the way, ensuring that your journey to a healthier you is both effective and enjoyable.

You don’t need to cut out entire food groups to lose fat – fat loss ultimately comes down to maintaining a consistent energy deficit. If you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose fat.

At Angel Gyms, we don't ask our clients to completely eliminate major food groups (unless recommended by a medical professional). You don't need an all-or-nothing mindset to achieve a great body transformation.

However, many of our clients find significant benefits from initially adopting a lower-carb approach for a short period. Some of these benefits include:

  • Easy to adhere to and remember.

  • Improves insulin sensitivity.

  • Reduces inflammation.

  • Eliminates calorie-dense 'junk' foods from the diet.

  • Establishes healthy habits for your transformation and beyond.

Once this initial phase is complete, we reintroduce carbohydrates intelligently to maximise weight training performance and dietary enjoyment, however each clients situation requires a personalised touch which we adhere too.

We recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The best diet plan is one that you can stick to long term. Therefore, we work with you, considering your preferences, commitments, and needs, to establish a plan that aligns with your goals and fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.

Creating an effective nutrition plan for our clients means finding a diet that they enjoy, can stick to, and that supports their fat loss goals while enabling them to perform their best at Angel Gyms.

 

The key to any successful diet is adherence – it’s crucial to keep you feeling full and energised throughout the day.

Our nutrition principles focus on high-volume, nutrient-dense foods, such as high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. This approach not only brings numerous health and performance benefits but also ensures you feel ready to tackle whatever new challenges life throws your way.

By focusing on foods that provide sustained energy and satiety, we help you maintain your diet long-term, making it easier to achieve and sustain your fat loss goals.

It's important to start with the fact that you cannot ‘spot reduce’ body fat. This means sit-ups will not specifically burn fat on your abs, and dips will not specifically target fat on your arms.

Fat loss occurs incrementally across the entire body, and you cannot choose where you lose fat from. Some areas may be more ‘stubborn’ than others, such as lower abs, love handles, or thighs. For these areas, it often requires extending the fat loss process and maintaining a calorie deficit whilst continuing to weight train twice a week for a longer period.

Your hormonal and genetic profiles influence how fat is mobilised from different areas of your body at varying rates. However, with the right conditions through sustained exercise and diet protocols, this fat will eventually be lost.

Hormonal imbalances can also affect body fat distribution. For example, women post-menopause may see a shift of fat from the lower body to the trunk, and some men may develop ‘man boobs’ due to elevated estrogen levels.

The good news is that these changes can be significantly improved or even resolved by reducing inflammation, losing body fat, engaging in resistance training, and making dietary improvements—principles central to the Angel Gyms methodology.

While there may be times when hunger creeps in, we help you build healthy habits into your lifestyle to mitigate hunger and provide proven strategies to deal with cravings if they arise.

Many people struggle with fat loss because they lack the right combination of effective goal setting, accountability, and flexibility. These three factors are the cornerstones of the Angel Gyms model, which has delivered results for thousands of clients over the years.

We don't impose goals on you; we listen to your aspirations and understand your lifestyle. Together, we develop a personalised plan that you can confidently follow to achieve the results you desire.

We ensure accountability to your commitments and help you integrate strategies into your life that make them easier to stick to, rather than harder.

We prepare you for times when flexibility is needed, such as meals out, travel, and socialising, so you can stay on track without feeling restricted.

Our dedication extends beyond the gym. We work with you around the clock to help you achieve your goals and learn the tools and skills necessary to maintain your results for years to come.

Our approach to fat loss has been proven effective with countless clients across London, regardless of age or ability. If you commit to the process and consistently adhere to your program, you will see the results you’ve been striving for.

Muscle
Building

You don't need to lose fat before building muscle. However, some people prefer to start with fat loss to improve muscle definition and overall aesthetics. Building muscle while reducing fat simultaneously can be more challenging but is possible with the right balance of diet and exercise. At Angel Gyms, we tailor your program based on your specific goals, whether that includes losing fat first, building muscle directly, or doing both concurrently.

Supplements can be helpful but are not necessary to build muscle. The foundation of muscle growth is a balanced diet rich in high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. Supplements like protein powder, creatine, and BCAAs can support your muscle-building efforts by filling nutritional gaps and enhancing performance, but they should complement, not replace, a nutritious diet. At Angel Gyms, we guide you on how to use supplements effectively if you choose to incorporate them into your regimen.

Many people struggle with muscle building due to a lack of proper guidance, consistency, or a personalised approach. At Angel Gyms, our programs are designed based on scientific principles and tailored to your unique needs. We provide continuous support, adjust your program as needed, and focus on all critical aspects of muscle growth—training, nutrition, and lifestyle. This comprehensive approach ensures you overcome previous obstacles and achieve your muscle-building goals.

You do not need to gain excessive fat to build muscle. A common misconception is that you must 'bulk' and then 'cut' to gain muscle effectively. While a slight calorie surplus can support muscle growth, it's important to focus on clean, nutrient-dense foods to minimise fat gain. At Angel Gyms, we help you find the right balance to build muscle efficiently while keeping fat gain to a minimum.

Certain exercises are more effective for muscle building, particularly compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups, such as squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and rows. These exercises should form the core of your routine. However, isolation exercises targeting specific muscles are also important to achieve balanced muscle development. At Angel Gyms, we design a personalised workout plan that includes a mix of compound and isolation exercises tailored to your goals and fitness level.

Improved
Health

At Angel Gyms, we start with a comprehensive assessment to understand your unique fitness level, health status, and personal goals. This allows us to create a customised training and nutrition plan tailored specifically for you. Our expert trainers provide continuous support and regular adjustments to your program, ensuring it remains effective and aligned with your progress. This personalised approach maximizes your chances of success and helps you achieve sustainable, long-term results.

At Angel Gyms, we don’t believe in strict, restrictive diets. Instead, we focus on creating balanced, nutrient-dense meal plans that fit into your lifestyle. Our approach emphasises healthy eating habits that are enjoyable and sustainable, helping you make long-term changes rather than temporary fixes.

Absolutely. Regular physical activity has been shown to significantly improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, enhancing mood, and boosting cognitive function. At Angel Gyms, we integrate mental well-being strategies into our training programs to ensure a holistic approach to health.

When you join Angel Gyms, you receive continuous support from our expert trainers and nutritionists. We provide personalised guidance, regular progress assessments, and adjustments to your program as needed. Additionally, you’ll be part of a supportive community that encourages and motivates you every step of the way.

Yes, maintaining your health improvements is a key focus at Angel Gyms. We equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain your results long-term. Through education on fitness and nutrition, developing healthy habits, and fostering a supportive network, we ensure that you can continue your health journey even after the program ends.

Gym
Locations

Yes, our ethos is rooted in the precision of one-on-one personal training. We do not offer group sessions, ensuring that every client receives undivided attention and a meticulously tailored fitness programme. Entry is strictly by appointment only.

We solely charge hourly rates for personal training. However all clients are entitled to a suite of complimentary services, including our bespoke training plans, meticulously tailored nutrition plans, and access to our boutique lounges.

We do not tie in any clients to fixed term contracts ensuring members may join or depart at their discretion.

Yes, convenient parking facilities are accessible near both locations. Full details will be provided upon confirmation of your appointment.

 

Indeed. Regardless of location, you will experience the same level of service and personalisation.

 

Both establishments offer a refined, tranquil setting reminiscent of a bygone era, blending 1940s-inspired elegance with cutting-edge fitness methodologies.

Indeed, both Clapham and Shoreditch locations are conveniently situated near major transport links, ensuring ease of access for our clientele.

Certainly. Private tours and introductory meetings are available strictly by appointment.

Each gym is designed to encapsulate a vintage vibe, evoking a serene retreat from the frenetic pace of contemporary London life.

Yes. Every aspect of Angel Gyms, irrespective of location, is carefully curated to maintain a consistently elevated and exclusive atmosphere.

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