The 5 best personal trainers in Nottingham (2026)

How we put this list together

Finding a personal trainer you actually like is half the battle. To make this list genuinely useful, we looked at real Google ratings and review counts alongside each trainer's local presence in Nottingham. Every option here is highly rated by real clients, so whichever you pick, you are starting from a good place. Here are five of the best, in order.

1. RB5 Personal Training

RB5 Personal Training sits near Old Market Square and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 153 reviews, the largest review count on this list by some distance. What makes it genuinely different is who it is built for: people who feel intimidated by traditional gyms. Owner Ricky has shaped the place around a simple idea, no egos and no pressure, and members describe it as a fitness family of real people rather than a room full of mirrors and grunting.

That inclusive approach shows in the range of people RB5 works with. The team coaches all abilities, including those recovering from injury, postpartum members and the over-50s, who have a dedicated Fitness Over 50s option. Alongside 1-to-1 personal training, there are small and large group PT sessions and group fitness classes, so you can train in whatever setting feels right for you. There is also a 30-Day Trial, which is a low-pressure way to see if it fits before committing.

Opening hours are generous too: 6am to 8pm on weekdays and 7am to 12pm on Saturdays, so early starters and after-work trainers are both covered. If making a change feels hard, and it genuinely is hard, RB5's fun, results-driven coaching is designed to meet you where you are rather than where a fitness brochure thinks you should be.

2. The Strength Studio

The Strength Studio is a gym based at Unit 21/22 Little Tennis Street in NG2, and it holds a perfect 5.0 Google rating from 63 reviews. That consistency across a healthy number of reviews suggests clients are very happy with the coaching and environment. If you are on the east side of the city and want a gym setting for your training, it is well worth a look.

3. Malachi.T PT/Gym Coach Nottingham Basford

Based at 184 Nottingham Road in Basford, Malachi.T is a personal trainer with a flawless 5.0 rating from 60 Google reviews. That is a strong track record of satisfied clients, and the Basford location makes him a convenient choice for anyone in the north of the city looking for one-to-one coaching.

4. Trained by Edward

Trained by Edward operates from 20 Castle Bridge Road in NG7 and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 21 reviews. While the review count is smaller than others on this list, a perfect score is never a bad sign, and the location near the Castle Marina area is handy for people living or working around the city centre and the west side.

5. Strength by Sophie

Strength by Sophie is a personal trainer based at Real World Fitness in Colwick, NG4, with a 5.0 Google rating from 20 reviews. Every one of those reviewers awarded top marks, which speaks well of the client experience. If you are based out towards Colwick or Netherfield, she is a strong local option.

How to choose the right trainer for you

All five options here are genuinely well rated, so the best choice comes down to fit. Think about location, whether you prefer 1-to-1 sessions or group training, and honestly, whether the environment feels like somewhere you would actually want to show up to week after week. If a trainer offers a trial or a consultation, take it. The right personal trainer is the one you will still be seeing in six months, not just six sessions.

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