James Smith
Fat loss and strength coaching for men and women, online and app-based
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Men and Women |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | James Smith Academy |
James Smith is a fat loss coach in the UK who helps men and women through the James Smith Academy app. He wrote the book "Not a Diet Book." The academy pairs a free workout tracking app with real human coaches. Coaches build programs around each client's gym, equipment, schedule, goals and injuries. The app also has a Momentum Score that tracks consistency. The academy closes on 30 November 2026.
What James helps with
The academy helps people train consistently, track their lifts and keep moving forward with a program that fits their life.
- Losing fat
- Logging every set and session
- Staying consistent with training
- Adjusting a program after illness or a busy week
- Working around injuries such as a sore shoulder
- Choosing weights based on past training history
- Tracking a program from a physical therapist or ChatGPT
Who James works with
Clients are people who lift and want a program that fits their gym, equipment and schedule. Some already have a program from a physical therapist or another source and want a place to track it. Others want a coach to build and adjust a plan for them.
How James works
Clients log every set and session in the app. It suggests weights from their real training history so they keep progressing. A Momentum Score shows consistency and what is slipping. Coaches check in when a client goes quiet and rework the program around life events and injuries. Clients can message their coach with questions on form, exercise swaps or motivation. Clients can also bring their own program and track it in the app.
Background and qualifications
James Smith wrote the book "Not a Diet Book." He runs James Smith Academy, which offers a training app for iOS and Android with coaching support. The coaches on the team have coached thousands of people. They build programs around each client's equipment, schedule, goals and injuries.
James Smith pricing
Programs and services
- Free 7-day trial of the app
- Pay-as-you-go plan
- Training Plan with direct coach support and program adjustments
- Bring your own program and track it in the app
James Smith reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines a workout tracking app with a Momentum Score and human coaches who adjust the plan when life gets in the way.
Best for lifters who want to track every session and have a coach adjust their plan around injuries and a busy life.
Common questions
How much does James Smith charge?
Coaching with James runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does James Smith help with?
James Smith helps with losing fat, logging every set and session, staying consistent with training and adjusting a program after illness or a busy week.
Does James Smith coach online?
James is based in United Kingdom. Sessions are online.
Can I use my own program with James Smith Academy?
Yes. You can log and track a program from a physical therapist, ChatGPT or anywhere else. The app suggests weights from your history.
Is James Smith Academy still taking clients?
The academy is closing on 30 November 2026. An announcement explains how to save your data.
How do I contact James Smith?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with James and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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