1-1 Personal Training | Bushey, Hertfordshire
Build strength & get in shape without putting your life on hold
1-1 personal training and coaching for busy parents who want to lose body fat, build strength and feel confident in their body again, with a plan that works around their family, work and real life.
About Apex Performance
Coaching that fits around your life
Being a busy parent can make it difficult to find the time and consistency to look after yourself. Work, family and everyday life can make it all too easy to keep putting your health off until tomorrow.
But getting in great shape shouldn't mean putting your life on hold.
My 1-1 coaching is built around your life, not the other way around. We'll create a personalised approach to training, nutrition and your habits that fits around your goals, commitments and the life you actually live.
The goal isn't just to help you lose body fat or get fitter for a few months. It's to help you take back control of your health, build a body you're proud of and create habits you can maintain, while still having the freedom to enjoy time with your family, your social life and everything else that matters to you.
Meet Your Coach,
Josh
With over 10 years of coaching experience, I've helped hundreds of people take control of their health through better training, nutrition and lifestyle habits.
At the heart of my coaching has always been one simple philosophy: build a body that's capable of more.
Then, in 2025, I became a dad.
Having my daughter changed the way I looked at my own health and fitness. The approach I'd used for years suddenly didn't fit my life in the same way. Broken sleep, new responsibilities and less time meant I needed to find a way to stay strong, healthy and fit without spending hours in the gym or letting fitness take over.
It made me realise that many parents are facing the same challenge.
It shifted the way I coach. I became even more focused on helping parents prioritise their health in a way that's realistic, sustainable and built around the demands of family life and a career.
My mission
Build a body you're proud of, without putting your life on hold
My goal is to help you take back control of your health, build a stronger and healthier body, and feel confident in yourself again, without relying on fad diets, endless cardio or unrealistic routines that don't fit around your life.
Whether you want to lose body fat, build muscle and strength, improve your fitness or simply feel healthier and more energetic, we'll create an approach that works for you. One that's practical enough to fit around your work, family and social life, and sustainable enough to keep doing long after the initial motivation has gone.
Because getting in great shape shouldn't mean giving up the life you enjoy. It should give you the health, confidence and fitness to get more out of it.
Services
What 1-1 Coaching Includes
Everything you need, built around your goals and your life.
A Bespoke Training Programme
A personalised training plan built around your goals, experience, schedule and lifestyle.
A Personalised Nutrition Strategy
A flexible approach to nutrition that helps you lose body fat, build muscle and improve your health, without restrictive diets or cutting out the foods you enjoy.
Lifestyle Coaching
Support with the habits that make the biggest difference, including sleep, movement, stress, energy and routines.
Weekly Check-Ins & Accountability
Regular check-ins to review your progress, overcome challenges and keep you moving forward.
Education & Learning
Understand the why behind your training, nutrition and habits so you can make better decisions with confidence, both during and beyond coaching.
Ongoing Support & Guidance
Someone in your corner to answer questions, make adjustments and help you navigate whatever life throws at you.
Your Next Steps
Complete Your Enquiry Form
Tell me a little about yourself, your goals and what you'd like to achieve. This helps me understand where you're starting from and how I can best support you.
Book Your 1-1 Consultation
We'll have a relaxed conversation about your goals, challenges and lifestyle, and discuss how I can help you get there.
Movement Assessment
We'll assess how you move, identify any areas we can work on and use this to help shape your training. An optional InBody scan is also available to give us a starting point for your progress.
Start Your Coaching Journey
Once we've got a clear plan in place, we'll get started. You'll have the structure, support and accountability to build momentum and make consistent progress.
Results
Real People. Real Results.
See what's possible with the right plan, consistent coaching and an approach that fits around real life.
Anne M.
Coached for 8 years
At 80 years old, Anne is in the best shape of her life. Stronger, fitter and more capable.
"I've been training with Josh for over 8 years and, through his guidance, expertise and encouragement, I've reached levels of fitness I had never anticipated."
Carolina C.
Coached for 2 years
30kg lost • Stronger • Healthier • A sustainable routine she can maintain
When Carolina came to me, she was going through a difficult period in her life and wanted to take back control of her health.
Together, we focused on building sustainable habits around training, nutrition and lifestyle, with the goal of losing weight, getting stronger and improving her overall health.
Over two years, Carolina lost 30kg, massively improved her health markers and improved her quality of life, while establishing a routine she can maintain long term.
My Own Transformation
12-week transformation
10kg lost. Stronger, fitter and in the best shape of my life.
After my daughter was born, I gained some unwanted dad weight and quickly realised that my old approach to staying in shape wasn't going to work with the new demands of fatherhood.
So I gave myself 12 weeks to get back into shape whilst figuring out how to make my training, nutrition and lifestyle work around being a dad.
I lost 10kg, my energy improved massively, and I felt stronger, fitter and more capable than before.
Most importantly, I found a way to stay on top of my own health while being more present and able to show up for my family.
Sonal P.
Coached for 8 years
From gym classes and cardio to lifting 100kg+.
Sonal and I started working together 8 years ago with a focus on building muscle and strength. Since then, she's gone from gym classes and cardio to lifting more than twice her bodyweight, performing pull-ups and press-ups, and becoming stronger and more capable than ever.
Her energy levels have improved massively, and she's developed a much greater understanding of how training and nutrition can support her overall health.
"I've been training with Josh for 8 years and in that time I've become much stronger and still love our sessions. I walk away feeling energised. Can't recommend him more highly. 💪"
Stelios P.
12-week transformation
8kg down. In the best shape of his life for his wedding day.
Stel first reached out with just 12 weeks to go before his wedding. With a demanding career and limited time, we focused on creating a realistic training routine and nutrition strategy that he could stick to.
Over the following 12 weeks, Stel lost 8kg, built consistency with his training and arrived at his wedding feeling confident and in the best shape of his life.
Ready to get started?
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Where We Train
Sessions take place at Rebourne Elstree Gym, a fully equipped facility just outside Bushey.
Elstree Road
Elstree, Bushey
WD6 3EE
FAQs
Common Questions
How do I get started and how much time will I need to commit?
Getting started is simple. We'll have an initial consultation to talk about your goals, where you're currently at and what you want to achieve, before creating a training and nutrition approach that works around your lifestyle. How much time you need to commit will depend on your goals and schedule, but we'll find an approach that is realistic for you.
How much does it cost?
1-1 coaching starts from £240 p/m, with the exact investment depending on the level of coaching and support that's right for you. This isn't simply about paying for time in the gym. It's about having a plan built around your goals, ongoing support and accountability, and a coach who can help you make changes that last.
We'll start with a consultation to understand where you are, what you want to achieve and what support you need. From there, I'll recommend the most suitable option and explain exactly what's included, so you can decide whether it's the right fit for you.
What makes your coaching different from other personal trainers?
I don't believe getting in great shape is just about having someone tell you what exercises to do. My 1-1 coaching looks at the bigger picture, including your training, nutrition, daily habits, lifestyle and the things that can make staying consistent difficult. Everything is tailored around you, your goals and the life you actually live, rather than trying to fit you into a one-size-fits-all programme.
Do I need any prior fitness experience to start?
Not at all. Whether you're completely new to training, haven't exercised for years or are simply looking to get back into a routine, we'll start from where you are. Your training will be tailored to your current ability, goals and experience, so you can build confidence, learn how to train properly and make progress at a pace that's right for you. You don't need to be fit before you start. That's what I'm here to help you with.
Do I need access to a gym? Or can I train from home?
A gym isn't essential. While I generally recommend training in a well-equipped gym because it gives us more options to progressively challenge you and get the best results, your programme will be built around what you have access to. If training at home is more realistic for your lifestyle, we can make that work too, provided you have some basic equipment. The most effective training plan is one you can consistently fit into your life, so we'll find an approach that works for you.
What kind of results can I expect?
That will depend on where you're starting, what you want to achieve and how consistently you put the plan into practice. My aim isn't to promise you a specific amount of weight loss in a set number of weeks, because everyone responds differently. Instead, we'll work towards steady, sustainable progress in the areas that matter to you, whether that's losing body fat, building muscle and strength, improving your fitness, having more energy or simply feeling more confident in yourself.
The bigger goal is to help you make progress that lasts. You won't just follow a plan and hope for the best. We'll track your progress, make adjustments when needed and build the knowledge and habits that allow you to maintain your results long after you've finished working with me.
What happens if I miss a session?
I understand that life happens, so if you need to reschedule a session, just give me at least 24 hours' notice and I'll do my best to find another suitable time within the same month. If that's not possible, I'll allow the session to roll over into the following month. Sessions missed without 24 hours' notice unfortunately can't be carried over, as the time has been reserved specifically for you.