Simon Yates
Strength, strongman and bodybuilding coach in the UK
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | British Powerlifting Coach Level 1 and 2; Sports and remedial massage therapist; UKBFF light heavyweight bodybuilding champion |
| Practice | Physically Fit |
Simon Yates, known as Diesel, is the head coach behind Physically Fit in the UK. He coaches bodybuilders, strongman and strongwoman athletes, powerlifters and general fitness clients. He has over 20 years in the fitness industry. He is a UKBFF light heavyweight bodybuilding champion and a strongman competitor at 105kg and masters level. He placed top 5 at the 2019 Static Monsters World Championships. Clients include a professional strongman who took 2nd at America's Strongest Man.
What Simon helps with
Simon builds training programs for strength, fitness and conditioning goals. He works with beginners up to competitors preparing for a show or contest.
- Building muscle mass for bodybuilding
- Preparing for bodybuilding competition from off season to show day
- Strongman training
- Powerlifting programming
- Improving the deadlift
- Strength and conditioning for sport
- Bespoke strength training plans
- Starting training as an absolute beginner
Who Simon works with
Simon works with bodybuilders, bikini competitors, men's physique athletes, strongman and strongwoman athletes and powerlifters. He also coaches people in boxing, mixed martial arts, rugby and football. Programs start at absolute beginner level and go up to top level competitors.
How Simon works
Physically Fit is a performance driven coaching service. It does not offer quick fix or 30 day transformations. Programs run from beginner level up to 12 week coaching programs for bodybuilding, strongman, powerlifting, fitness and sport specific goals. Clients can pick specialist programs, such as improving the deadlift, or bespoke plans covering all areas of strength training. Simon asks for full commitment to the process.
Background and qualifications
Simon Yates has worked over 20 years in the fitness industry as head coach and program designer. He has coached clients in bodybuilding, bikini and men's physique, strongman, powerlifting, boxing, mixed martial arts, rugby and football. He competed in bodybuilding to British finals level and won a UKBFF light heavyweight title. He holds British Powerlifting Coach Level 1 and 2 and works as a sports and remedial massage therapist.
Simon Yates pricing
Programs and services
- One to one training sessions
- Online monthly coaching system
- 12-week coaching programs
- Specialist programs such as Improve your Deadlift
- Bespoke training programs
- Diet plans
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The CoachVouch take
A UKBFF bodybuilding champion and strongman competitor who coaches world level strongman athletes.
Best for bodybuilders, strongman athletes and powerlifters who want structured programming and full commitment to the process.
Common questions
How much does Simon Yates charge?
Coaching with Simon runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Simon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Simon Yates help with?
Simon Yates helps with building muscle mass for bodybuilding, preparing for bodybuilding competition from off season to show day, strongman training and powerlifting programming.
Does Simon Yates coach online?
Simon is based in United Kingdom. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Simon Yates certified?
Simon Yates lists: British Powerlifting Coach Level 1 and 2; Sports and remedial massage therapist; UKBFF light heavyweight bodybuilding champion.
Can beginners train with Physically Fit?
Yes. Programs start at absolute beginner level and go up to 12 week coaching programs for competitors.
How do I contact Simon Yates?
Send Simon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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