Single session
£35
One hour, one-to-one. Work on technique, run through your programme, or just train with someone in your corner.
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Personal trainer in Newcastle upon Tyne
Feel confident
in the gym.
Learn how to strength train properly with friendly, personalised coaching that helps you understand what to do, and why you’re doing it.
Why personal training
Unsure what to do when you’re there?
Almost everybody starts here. These are the questions I hear most often, and none of them are silly.
- Which exercises should I be doing?
- Am I using this properly?
- How heavy should I lift?
- How many sets and reps?
- Is everyone watching me?
- How do I put a workout together?
You don’t need to know everything before you start. That’s what coaching is for.
The approach
Learn.
Get stronger.
Build confidence.
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Learn
Understand what you’re doing and why. Every session is explained, never just counted out.
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Move well
Learn good technique and use the gym equipment confidently, including the parts of the gym that feel off-limits right now.
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Get stronger
Train progressively around your own goals, at a pace that suits the life you actually have.
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Become independent
Build the skills and confidence to train well without a PT beside you every time. That’s the goal.
I’d rather teach you to train than watch you train.
Sessions
Gym confidence builder
A simple introduction to strength training for people who want to train properly.
Four weeks · three sessions
£90
- Free initial consultation
- Three 60-minute one-to-one PT sessions
- Personalised strength programme
- Exercise and technique coaching
- Guidance using the gym equipment properly
- A programme to follow independently
- Review and next steps
Also available
Bring a friend
£40the pair
Share a session and split the cost, £20 each. Far less daunting with someone you know, and a lot more fun.
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Block of ten
10 for the price of 9
Book ten sessions up front: the tenth is on me, along with a free month of gym membership.
Based on £35 per session. Free month of gym membership for non-members only.
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Confidence is the result people notice first.
Maia is knowledgeable, supportive and makes every session enjoyable. She understands my goals and lifestyle, and I’ve noticed a real difference in my strength and confidence since training with her.
Carman, 20
Maia gave me the confidence to return to the gym at 49 and feel comfortable using weights and machines. She’s friendly, knowledgeable and always prioritises good technique. She’s also tailored my training around running, helping me feel stronger and more confident.
After struggling to stick to a gym routine, I’ve now been training 3 times a week for the past 3 months. Maia makes every session enjoyable, has helped ease my gym anxiety and given me the confidence to train independently. My joints feel better and I have more energy!
Maia created a simple, easy-to-follow strength and balance programme for us to complete together at home. At 78, we’ve really enjoyed exercising as a couple and found the programme easy to fit into our routine. We’d definitely recommend giving it a try!
About
Coaching built on knowledge. Delivered like a human.
I’m Maia, a personal trainer in Newcastle upon Tyne. I coach at Sound Mind and Body in Benton, and I’m in my third year of a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Newcastle University.
I’m most interested in physiology, strength and conditioning, and in helping people understand how their training actually works. I came into this from competitive swimming, running and netball, and I’ve completed an Ironman 70.3, so I know what it feels like to be a beginner at something hard.
Evidence-led training, explained plainly, by somebody you can ask basic questions.
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Level 3 Sports Massage
- Sports taping
- Pitch-side first aid
- BSc Sport & Exercise Science (in progress)
- Ironman 70.3 finisher
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Strength for runners & recreational athletes
Already active? Strength training can help you build a more complete programme around running, endurance sport or recreational training.
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Where we train
Sound Mind and Body
The Exchange, Front StreetBenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7XE
An independent gym: friendly, supportive and relatively quiet. Part of why training here feels manageable.
Personal training in Benton, easy to reach from across Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside, including Longbenton, Forest Hall, Heaton and Gosforth.
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Personal training in Newcastle: your questions
How much does a personal trainer in Newcastle cost with me?
A single one-to-one session is £35. The four-week Gym Confidence Builder is £90 for three 60-minute sessions, plus a free consultation and a personalised programme. Bring a friend for £40 the pair (£20 each), or book a block of ten sessions for the price of nine.
Where do the sessions take place?
All sessions are at Sound Mind and Body, an independent gym at The Exchange, Front Street, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7XE.
I’m a complete beginner. Is personal training right for me?
Yes. Most people I work with start out unsure which exercises to do or how to use the equipment. Every session is explained, so you learn good technique and build the confidence to train on your own.
Do I need to be fit before I start with a fitness trainer?
No. Your training is built around your current level, your goals and the time you have, and progresses at a pace that suits you.
What happens in the free consultation?
It’s a relaxed, no-pressure chat about what you’d like help with, your experience and your availability, so you can decide whether training together is a good fit.
How do I choose between personal trainers in Newcastle?
Look for a recognised Level 3 personal training qualification, a coach who explains the why behind each exercise, a gym where you feel comfortable, and a free consultation so you can see whether you get on before you commit.
Can you help runners and recreational athletes?
Yes. Strength training can support running, endurance sport and recreational training. I come from competitive swimming, running and netball, and I’ve completed an Ironman 70.3.
Ready to feel more confident in the gym?
Start with a free, no-pressure consultation.
Tell me a little about what you’d like help with and I’ll get back to you personally. Prefer email? maia@soundmindandbody.co.uk. On Instagram? Message @trainwithmaia.pt.
Thank you, that’s with me.
I’ll come back to you personally within 24 hours.