You want to feel stronger
You want everyday activities to feel easier and feel more confident in what your body can do.
Personal training with Pete Bernard
Feel stronger, fitter and more confident again.
Personal training and practical coaching for adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s who want to build strength, improve fitness and feel more confident in what their body can do.
The Stronger Again philosophy: Personal support to suit your goals, your life and your budget.
In-person and hybrid PT at PureGym Diss. Online PT wherever you train.
Start where you are.
In-person · HybridOnline PT
Build from there.12week Stronger Again Reset
Rebuild strengthImprove fitnessBuild confidence
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Is this you?
A manageable starting point. A stronger future.
Whether you’re starting structured exercise for the first time or returning after a break, Stronger Again will help you find a manageable starting point and build from there.
You might want to regain confidence in your body, build the strength to keep doing what matters, or have more energy for everyday activities.
You are unsure where to begin
You may be new to exercise or returning after a break. You want a sensible starting point and a plan you understand.
You want to train with confidence
You want to learn how to train and eventually make good decisions for yourself.
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What you will build
Strength you can feel in ordinary life.
Our work is physical and practical. Progress is measured not only by what happens in a session, but by what becomes easier, more reliable, or possible outside it.
Get stronger. Do more.
Build strength for the activities you love, feel the difference in your body, and enjoy seeing what you can achieve.
More fitness. More possibilities.
Build stamina for busy days and hobbies, with more energy to enjoy life beyond work.
Confidence in your body, and using the gym
Learn the essentials, understand your progress and enjoy your new body.
A routine that survives real life
A full session when time allows, a shorter option for busy weeks and a clear plan for getting back to it after interruptions.
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Stronger Again Reset
Your starting programme
Twelve weeks to build strength, confidence and a routine you can continue.
Every route starts with the 12-week Reset: understand your starting point, learn how to train and build a routine that works for you. Choose in-person, hybrid or online support, then continue developing through Stronger Again Progress.
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An initial conversation
Discuss what you want to achieve, your circumstances and your budget. Together, we will choose the right way to work.
- 02
Establish your starting point
A consultation, health screening and relevant assessments to understand your experience, confidence and goals, in person or by video.
- 03
Choose your support
In-person or hybrid PT with one, two or three coached appointments each week, or online PT with remote guidance and reviews.
- 04
An individual training programme
A programme built around your goals, available time and equipment. Hybrid and online include prescribed independent workouts with clear instructions.
- 05
Regular support and review
Weekly progress checks, a programme review approximately every four weeks and adjustments when needed. We review what is working and what needs to change.
- 06
Continue with Progress
At the end of Reset, review your progress and agree your next goals. Move into Stronger Again Progress with the delivery format and level of support that now suit you.
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Three ways to train
One philosophy. Support that fits your life.
Every option brings together an individual programme, practical coaching and regular review. Choose how we work together around your confidence, circumstances and budget.
PureGym Diss
In person
In-person PT
Train alongside Pete, with regular instruction, encouragement and practical feedback. Your coached appointments are the centre of your programme.
- One, two or three 60-minute appointments each week
- Personalised training and technique instruction
- Progress discussed during your weekly appointments
- Programme reviews and agreed activity between sessions
PureGym Diss + independent training
Hybrid
Hybrid PT
Combine sessions with Pete and independent workouts he sets for you. Both parts form one coordinated programme, with your training recorded, reviewed and adapted.
- Choose one, two or three 60-minute in-person appointments each week
- Prescribed workouts to complete independently
- Weekly check-in and review of your training record
- Technique teaching in person, with video feedback when useful
Your gym or home
Fully remote
Online PT
Follow a programme created for you, wherever you train. Pete provides instruction, feedback and accountability while you complete your workouts independently.
- A 60-minute video consultation to begin Reset
- Personalised workouts and exercise guidance
- Weekly written check-in with a personal response
- A 30-minute video review every four weeks
Your in-person support
Choose your training rhythm.
Available with both in-person and hybrid PT. One, Two and Three describe your coached appointments with Pete each week; your full programme may include additional independent activity.
The same philosophy and care at every frequency. We agree the right support around your goals, available time and budget. Your first appointment includes assessment; progress reviews are included within your appointment allowance.
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Stronger Again Progress
Keep building beyond Reset.
Continue with fresh goals, an updated programme and the support that helps you keep going. Progress is available in person, as hybrid PT or fully online, with ongoing monthly payment and a fuller review every 12 weeks.
The Stronger Again philosophy
Start where you are. Build what matters.
Find your rhythm. Keep progressing.
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About Pete
“Exercise that supports your life - and doesn't compete with it.”
An experienced coach and personal trainer.
I’m Pete Bernard. For more than 25 years, I have worked as a career, business, executive, and life coach - helping people make substantial changes within the realities of their lives.
Stronger Again brings that experience together with my growing personal training practice.
My focus is on what you want to be able to do in your life, and how we can make exercise an enjoyable and regular part of your week.
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Useful questions
Do I need to be fit or experienced already?
No. Beginners and people returning after a break are welcome. You do not need a history of training to want to feel stronger again. Your programme will reflect your starting point, confidence and goals, and we will discuss suitability before you commit.
Where will sessions take place?
In-person appointments for both PT and hybrid take place at PureGym Diss. Online clients train at their own gym or at home, with a programme suited to their available equipment. Any separate gym membership costs are confirmed before booking.
Is this rehabilitation or treatment?
No. Stronger Again is personal training, not medical diagnosis, physiotherapy or medical rehabilitation. Where a need falls outside Pete's scope, the right next step may be clearance, referral or collaboration with another professional.
What happens after twelve weeks?
Reset leads into Stronger Again Progress: ongoing training and coaching with updated goals and regular reviews. You can stay with the same format or change your support as your needs develop. If you are ready to train independently, we can agree a plan for that too.
How much will it cost?
Your price depends on the delivery format and number of in-person appointments. Booking two or three coached sessions each week gives you a lower rate per session. The total Reset price, payment options, ongoing Progress cost and any separate gym fees will be clear before you commit.
How do in-person PT and hybrid differ?
In-person PT centres on your coached appointments. Hybrid combines those appointments with independent workouts that Pete prescribes, records with you and reviews as part of one programme. Both offer one, two or three in-person sessions each week; the right balance depends on your needs.
What support is included between appointments?
Use our agreed contact channel for training questions, with replies within two working days, Monday to Friday. Hybrid and online include a weekly check-in and feedback on up to two short exercise clips per week where useful. For in-person PT, progress checks are included in your appointments.
Is online PT right for me?
We will discuss your experience, confidence, equipment and ability to follow the programme independently before you commit. Online PT includes video consultations and reviews, exercise demonstrations and feedback. Your workouts are completed independently; regular live video supervision of whole workouts is not part of the standard service.
In person · Hybrid · Online
Find your way to stronger.
Tell me what you want to achieve and how training needs to fit into your life.
Include where you are based and whether you are interested in in-person, hybrid or online PT. We can discuss your starting point, preferred support and budget together.
Email Petepete@strongeragain.co.uk