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UNTIL Liverpool Street, City of London
1-2-1 Coaching
1-2-1 Strength Coaching in Liverpool Street
Assessment-led 1-2-1 strength coaching, coached in person every set, for professionals who value structure over intensity.
In-person 1-2-1 strength coaching at UNTIL Liverpool Street: assessment-led, 60-minute sessions with direct feedback and deliberate phase-based progression for high-performing professionals.
The short answer
What 1-2-1 strength coaching is
1-2-1 strength coaching is structured decision-making applied in real time: in-person, 60-minute sessions at UNTIL Liverpool Street where load is introduced deliberately rather than impulsively, progression is based on measured capacity rather than ego, and volume is earned rather than assumed.
Every 1-2-1 client begins with a Longevity Assessment, so the programme is built from measured baseline data rather than an intake form. From there an appropriate training phase is selected, and each block builds on the last: compound lifts anchor every session, accessory work resolves the asymmetries found in your assessment, and load, volume, and density move only when your training data supports it. Direct feedback on technique, intent, and effort comes within every set, and progression to the next phase is reviewed at defined intervals rather than session by session. Two focused sessions a week is the most common rhythm for committed clients, coached at UNTIL, 280 Bishops Square, a few minutes from Liverpool Street station, where the facility carries the squat racks, platforms, full barbell range, and conditioning equipment a serious programme needs. The aim is strength, resilience, and capability that can be sustained, not simply achieved.
Who this is for
Is The Strength Coach right for you?
The Strength Coach is built for people who want training treated as structured decision-making, not improvisation. This is ideal for you if you:
Are a high-performing professional, often 45 to 60, short on time
Value structure and measured progress over intensity for its own sake
Want every programme built from your assessment data, not a template
Are returning to training, or want better returns than you get on your own
Train around a demanding career and need a plan that fits your week
Want strength that compounds across a decade, not short-term peaks
What 1-2-1 coaching in Liverpool Street includes
Assessment-led strength coaching applied in real time, built around your body and your week.
Built from your assessment data
Your programme is written directly from your Longevity Assessment, not a template, so every decision is grounded in your measured movement, strength and lifestyle.
Coached within every set
Direct feedback on technique, intent and effort inside every set, so each rep is corrected in real time rather than left to habit.
Progression at defined intervals
Phases are reviewed every four to eight weeks against your training data, so you move to the next block when capacity supports it, not when a calendar says so.
Load that is earned
Volume and load are introduced on demonstrated capacity rather than novelty, so strength compounds and training stays sustainable and injury-free.
A cadence that fits
Two focused sessions a week is the most common rhythm; the right frequency for you is agreed from your assessment, not assumed.
Everything a serious programme needs
Squat racks, platforms, a full barbell range, dumbbells and conditioning kit, with changing rooms and showers for training around work.
At UNTIL Liverpool Street
Sessions run at UNTIL, 280 Bishops Square, a few minutes from Liverpool Street station in the heart of the City.
Train at UNTIL Liverpool Street
Sessions run at UNTIL, 280 Bishops Square, a private strength and conditioning facility a few minutes from Liverpool Street station. The floor carries squat racks, platforms, a full barbell range and conditioning equipment, with changing rooms and showers for training around the working day.
Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 06:00 to 21:00
Saturday: 08:00 to 14:00
Phone
07850 547716Getting here
Liverpool Street station (Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and National Rail): 3 minute walk
Shoreditch High Street: 7 minute walk
Aldgate: 8 minute walk
Client results and reviews
Verbatim reviews from clients Matt coaches at The Strength Coach, published on Google.
Three years, significantly stronger
Matt has been a great coach over the past three+ years. He has been supportive from a fitness, strength and motivation perspective. My strength has improved significantly and he is always working on what we need to accomplish over the next few months.
Structured, knowledgeable, and it shows
I’ve had a fantastic experience training with Matt. He’s incredibly structured, highly knowledgeable, and brings a consistently positive, motivating approach to every session. Everything is clearly thought through and tailored, which has made a real difference.
Great gains in my late 40s
Matt has been my PT for a couple of years now and I have made some great gains since then (lean muscle mass and strength has increased significantly and I am in my late 40s), which I attribute to Matt’s expert approach. My main focus is endurance running and so Matt ensures that everything we do has specificity to that.
Online, and the detail is excellent
I’m working with Matt remotely through his online coaching and the level of detail is excellent. The programme is clearly built around my ability and adjusted as I progress. Communication is consistent and I always know what I should be focusing on.
Verbatim Google reviews, lightly trimmed for length. Individual results vary.
How it works
with Matt
Everything starts with your assessment. From there Matt places the right phase, coaches every session in person, and progresses the plan as your capacity grows.
Longevity Assessment first
Every 1-2-1 relationship begins with a Longevity Assessment. It establishes your baseline movement, strength, aerobic fitness and lifestyle, and it is the data foundation every programme decision is built on.
Phase placement
Based on your assessment, the right training phase is selected: general preparation, strength development or consolidation. Getting this decision right is the single biggest reason ambitious trainees keep progressing rather than plateauing.
Sessions delivered with intent
Each block builds on the last. Compound lifts anchor every session, accessory work resolves the asymmetries found in your assessment, and load moves on your data: what you lifted, how you recovered, what stress was on the day.
Phase reviews and progression
Every four to eight weeks Matt reviews your training trends and decides the next phase. You progress when capacity supports it; if it has not caught up, the current phase is extended. The goal is sustainable strength.
Where you train
Sessions run at UNTIL, 280 Bishops Square: a private strength and conditioning floor in the heart of the City, a few minutes from Liverpool Street station.
- A private strength floor with squat racks, platforms and a full barbell range
- Eleiko bars and plates, dumbbells and dedicated conditioning equipment
- A sled push track for conditioning built into the programme
- Changing rooms and showers, so you can train around the working day
- A calm, premium members environment a few minutes from Liverpool Street
Pricing
Pricing
6 sessions £130 per session
£780
12 sessions £125 per session · £299 assessment fee credited
£1,500
24 sessions £120 per session · £299 assessment fee credited
£2,880
Written byMatt Alexander, BSc Strength and Conditioning Science · 12 years coaching senior executives and high-performing professionals.
FAQ
1-2-1 coaching
FAQs
How often do clients typically train 1-2-1?
Two sessions per week is the most common frequency for committed clients in a strength development phase. One session a week works well during consolidation phases or when the rest of life is heavy. Three sessions a week is rare: it is generally not the volume that limits results, it is recovery between sessions.
What does a typical session look like?
Sixty minutes of focused work. Five minutes of brief check-in and warm-up specific to the day. Forty to forty-five minutes of the main programme: typically two compound lifts and two to three accessory pieces. Ten minutes of conditioning or mobility work tied to the phase, plus a quick session debrief and brief for next time.
Where are sessions delivered?
At UNTIL, 280 Bishops Square, London EC2M 4RB: a fully equipped strength facility a few minutes from Liverpool Street station. The facility has all the equipment a serious programme needs (squat racks, platforms, dumbbells to 50kg, full barbell range, sled, conditioning equipment) and the space to use them properly.
What should I wear and bring?
Standard training clothing: shorts or tights, a t-shirt, indoor training shoes. Flat-soled shoes (Converse, lifting shoes, or barefoot-style) are preferred for compound lifts. Bring a water bottle. UNTIL has changing rooms and showers if you are coming from work or going on after.
Can I share sessions with a partner or colleague?
1-2-1 sessions are individual: the programming, feedback, and intensity are calibrated to one person. Partner sessions (semi-private 1-2-2 with a colleague or partner of similar ability) are sometimes available; ask during your assessment if this is something you would like to explore.
How long do clients typically stay?
Most clients work in 12 to 16 week phases, then reassess and decide the next move. Some stay continuously for years; others alternate periods of 1-2-1 with phases of online coaching to fit travel or seasonal demands. There is no minimum commitment, but most worthwhile training adaptations take 8 to 12 weeks of consistent work to materialise.
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