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Our Personal Trainers

Personal trainers in London and Dubai, all trained in the ROAR Method created by our founders.

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Experience Behind Every Session

Every ROAR trainer is trained in the ROAR Method, created by our founders, three-time Olympian Sarah Lindsay and body transformation specialist Rich Phillipps.

Our team comes from elite sport, strength and conditioning and nutrition, and includes former Olympic and professional athletes and competitive bodybuilders. Every one of them takes a client’s result personally.

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  • 3Olympic Games, Sarah Lindsay
  • 20+Years coaching, Rich Phillipps
  • 2,000+Client transformations since 2016
  • 3Gyms in London and Dubai

Led by Our Founders

Our founders created the ROAR Method, and every trainer learns it from their first day with us.

Roar Fitness founders Sarah Lindsay and Rich Phillipps on the running track at the Roar gym in Dubai

Rich Phillipps

Founder · Body transformation specialist

Men’s Health called Rich the UK’s leading body transformation expert. He has coached for more than 20 years and consulted for professional and Olympic athletes. He works with every ROAR trainer on each stage of the client process, from the first movement screening to the training and nutrition plans.

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Sarah Lindsay

Founder · Three-time Olympian

Sarah competed in short track speed skating at three Olympic Games, won European gold and was British champion ten times. She went on to coach Team GB figure skaters before founding ROAR. Her clients have included Graham Norton, Ellie Goulding and Dame Kelly Holmes.

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Personal trainer correcting lat pulldown form at Roar Fitness Dubai, overlooking Downtown Dubai

What Makes a ROAR Personal Trainer

Every trainer at our gyms in Kensington, the City of London and Dubai works the same way, from your first assessment to the end of your programme.

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  1. Rich Phillipps, Roar Fitness co-founder, coaching a client through a dumbbell row

    Qualified and Experienced

    Every ROAR trainer joins with recognised qualifications in personal training and nutrition and years of experience coaching clients. Many come from elite sport, strength and conditioning or competitive bodybuilding.

  2. Rich Phillipps, Roar Fitness co-founder, watching a male client’s form during a one-to-one session

    Trained in One Method

    Every new trainer learns the ROAR Method from our senior coaches, and the mentoring continues for as long as they are with us. Each coach uses the same assessment, programming and nutrition system, so the standard holds whichever trainer you work with.

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  3. Sarah Lindsay coaching a client at Roar Fitness Kensington

    Matched to Your Goal

    Your trainer is chosen for your goal, your training history and how you like to work. They lead your programme from the first assessment and stay with you until it ends.

  4. Coach guiding a client through a deadlift during a personal training session in Dubai

    Measured on Your Results

    Body composition, strength and performance are tracked throughout your programme. Your trainer adjusts the plan from those numbers each week and answers for where they go. The team has delivered more than 2,000 client transformations since 2016.

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Personal Trainers in London and Dubai

Our trainers work from three private gyms in Kensington, the City of London and Downtown Dubai.

1,800+ 5 Star Reviews

Real transformations. In their own words.

Brt Dgn
I've been training with Kareem at Roar and I am really happy with my progress. Kareem is an amazing PT - professional, knowledgable, and amicable and knows how to push you. Highly recommend training with him.
Yousif Abdulla
Signed up to RoaR back in July and I’d highly recommend it. From the welcoming initial consultation onwards, an individualised training and diet plan is set for you, which essentially guarantees results if you follow it. The sessions with Alfie have been awesome and I’ve built strength / muscle rapidly, James is a walking encyclopaedia on nutrition who knows his stuff. Both trainers have taught me lots of useful things around training and nutrition that I’ll take in to practice beyond my time at RoaR.
Rachel Lee
I have been training for 12 weeks with Todd who has been excellent at guiding me through exercises and has pushed and motivated me to achieve more than I thought possible. Todd is also very knowledgable about nutrition and has given me many tips to help with my diet. I would thoroughly recommend training with Todd!
DW
The gym is well kitted and quiet which is great given I’m antisocial. My trainer Todd is actually pretty good (won’t tell him that) and somehow gets me to keep coming back. I’m not going to say he makes it enjoyable but given that I’ve now been going consistently since February it can’t be that bad. The stars are mainly for Todd.
Blues
I have been training for 3 years at Roar. Todd is an excellent trainer! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and always comes prepared with a clear plan for each session. He knows how to challenge and motivate you while keeping workouts positive and enjoyable. I really appreciate his attention to detail, encouragement and we still have good fun together (except leg day ;))
James Bicknell
I’ve only had one session with Todd so far, but I was genuinely impressed. He listened carefully, understood exactly what I wanted from the session and tailored everything accordingly. Most importantly, he knew when to push and when not to. I never felt pressured beyond what was sensible or comfortable. He comes across as knowledgeable, considered and very professional. A great first session, and I’m looking forward to continuing to train with him. Highly recommend Todd at Roar.
Fares Boulos
I’ve had a fantastic experience at Roar. Todd Gouldborne is an exceptional trainer — highly professional, knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely invested in helping you get the best out of every session. I’m very happy with the progress we’ve made and always look forward to training with him. Roar itself is on another level. The quality of the coaching, facilities, and overall experience is outstanding, and I’m very happy to be a member. Highly recommended — and a special shoutout to Todd for doing such a great job!
Luanna Bicknell
I would highly recommend Todd at Roar. His breadth of knowledge and ability to keep me working hard while navigating my perimenopausal aches and pains have been fantastic! He listens, adapts and keeps our sessions enjoyable. I also really appreciate his holistic approach to my fitness—encouraging me to eat well but also to enjoy the off-plan days! A great trainer and a lovely person. Thank you, Todd!
Adnan Chinoy
I’ve been training at Roar was just the studio I was looking for, great sunlight…. for the past 3–4 months I’ve been training with Sam and couldn’t recommend him enough. Top lad, genuinely invested in his clients and always puts the effort in. What I really appreciate is how involved he gets in your journey, he pays attention to your progress, pushes you when you need it, and works around your schedule and individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Overall the gym has, great energy and just an all-round place to pickup on your fitness journey. Highly recommend.
emma oldham
I’ve been going to Roar for over 18months now -which as an historical gym phob -is a huge success- no less down to Dov, my dedicated personal trainer -who has successfully broken down my mental block associated with gym workouts- Roar have been brilliant in assessing which of their trainers would be a positive match -I highly recommend going and having an intro chat -the set up and staff are great

Questions About Our Trainers

Anything not covered here, ask us at your free consultation.

Yes. Every ROAR trainer is a qualified personal trainer, and many come from elite sport, strength and conditioning or nutrition. A qualification is where we start: every new trainer is then taught the ROAR Method by our senior trainers.

At your consultation we talk through your goal, your training history, any injuries and how you like to work. You are then paired with the coach best suited to you, and they lead your programme from the first assessment onwards.

Yes. Your coach stays with you for the whole programme. They lead every session, set every lift and adjust the plan week to week, so it is shaped by someone who knows you.

Yes. Our trainers have extensive experience with clients who have injuries, health conditions and physical limitations. Your programme starts with a movement analysis session, and every exercise is adapted around any restriction while still building strength and mobility.

Yes. Your trainer gives you a personalised, evidence-based nutrition plan alongside your training and adjusts it as your body composition changes.

Yes. Trainers in the City of London, Kensington and Downtown Dubai are hired to the same standard and taught the same method, and Rich works closely with all of them. The assessment, programming and nutrition system are the same in every gym.

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Book your free 30-minute consultation with an expert to discuss how we can work with you to achieve your goals.
Rich Phillipps providing personal training to a client performing a chest press exercise.
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Complimentary, in person or online.
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Within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday.
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Your Goal