Introducing the Training Unity Team

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Our Mission

We provide a small group personal training service to our clients with a unique approach to both training and lifestyle support. Many years ago I saw a gap in the typical “Big Gym” model, which lacked individual support. 

People don’t want to go to the gym. It’s not an enjoyable experience, at least not for most people. It’s boring and most gyms offer the same type of training and classes. 

The best thing about our sessions is the community and the banter. Period. People show up primarily because of others. Yes, we do train hard and we keep pushing our clients but they’re also human beings with challenges, commitments, and life outside of the gym.

If you’re ready to take the leap to become strong, healthy and resilient then our 6 weeks program or 1 to 1 sessions are for you. Click ‘Start Here’

Our Team

Our team has a combined 30 years of experience with working with in person clients on a daily basis.
Our mission is to help people over 50 to move better, stay strong and injury resilient and improve quality of life.

Greg Perlaki

  • 12 years of personal training experience
  • Hundreds of 50+ clients coached, many of them are still clients
  • Worked at Bisham Abbey for 7 Years Prior To Opening My Gym
  • DVRT Master Instructor
  • TRX Instructor
  • Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • Level 3 Personal Training Certificate
  • Multiple Level 2 Group Training Certifications
  • Specialist in Strength, Mobility and Injury Resilience
  • Martial Arts Enthusiast
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate

I love coaching and connecting with others. My superpower is bringing people together and helping them to improve their lives through fitness, coaching and education. I keep my standards high and challenge both myself and clients to achieve better each day. One of my mottos is: “Your best becomes your new baseline”.

I have helped hundreds of people to get stronger, move more efficiently, lose weight and improve their quality of life. Some of my proudest achievements as a coach, when someone comes to me and they’re in pain and have no hope, yet we’re able to get the client strong, healthy and happy. Everything I do is to promote long term health and fitness. 

Gosia Maron

• With over six years in the fitness industry, I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their wellness journey
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Level 4 Nutritional Advisor
• Women’s Fitness Specialist (Pre and Post-Natal, Menopause Expert)
• DVRT Instructor
• 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher
• Pilates Instructor

• Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate

These certifications reflect my commitment to continuous education and my passion for helping others. However, my true expertise comes from working with hundreds of individuals, allowing me to gain invaluable insights into the real challenges people face—whether it’s overcoming injuries, navigating life changes, or simply finding motivation.

My approach blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring that I offer tailored solutions that resonate with each client’s unique situation. I specialize in strength, mobility, and injury prevention, fostering not just physical strength but also mental resilience.

Chris Ashford

  • 9 years of personal training
  • Suspension Training (TRX)
  • Functional Training
  • Circuit Training
  • My personal passion is endurance events having completed the Marathon Des Sable and many other Ultra Marathons
  • I have competed for Team GB twice in the World Age Group Triathlon Championships
  • My coaching passion is seeing clients develop mobility, strength and confidence
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate

I have loved doing this, I love taking people through their own journey, helping them to achieve their own fitness goals. It is amazing to see clients form habits that allow them to be fitter, stronger and happier.

Oliver Frisby

  • Level 2 Group Fitness Qualifications
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • Level 4 Strength & Conditioning
  • 1st Year Of Strength & Conditioning BSc
  • A Levels: Sport and Business
  • I take great pride in my interpersonal abilities and my capacity to cooperate and positively impact others in a variety of contexts.
  • Passionate about playing rugby, football and padel
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate

Steph Foulds

I’ve been part of the team here at Training Unity team since late 2023, working behind the scenes to help make every client’s experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

As Training Unity’s Admin Assistant, I look after much of the day-to-day admin that keeps everything running seamlessly. From social media and website updates to welcoming new members, managing onboarding, and making sure our systems and automations are working as they should, I take care of the details so Greg and the coaching team can focus on what they do best – helping clients move better, get stronger and achieve their goals.

Although I’m usually behind the scenes, and occasionally mistaken for a robot, I love knowing that I’m helping create a friendly, supportive and well-organised experience for every member from even before their very first session.

I’m a problem solver and organiser at heart, and there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing everything is running smoothly so our members can simply focus on turning up, training and enjoying their fitness journey, or a good event and Christmas party!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect my first week at this gym if I decide to sign up?

  1. Before you sign up: we will sit down with you for a friendly chat, without that no one will be able to “just” sign up. This is our way to make sure that we can help you. We might not be the best fit for you depending on a number of things. We want to understand your exercise, health history, previous and current injuries and also see what you like to achieve.
  2. When you sign up, you will very likely start with our 6 weeks Kickstarter program. Depending on your exercise history we will suggest a small group to start with. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced training sessions for people over 50. Before your first session you can come in and visit the gym so you can get familiar with the environment.
  3. You need to complete two forms online to use our booking system and to attend the small group personal training sessions.
  4. You will have your individual consultation with one of our coaches to work out how we can support you with your exercise, nutrition and recovery. This is a completely tailored session to your needs only, you will walk away a 3 step mini plan that you can implement right away.
  5. Attending your first small group session is about getting to know each other. There are no expectations. You do not need to keep up with anyone. It is about going through the movements, do what you can, learning the exercises and we also get to know you. No judgement, we just want to get to know you and guide you to a better, fitter and healthier version of you.
  6. You will also join our online and in-person community where we will welcome you and guide you along the way. Anything new can be overwhelming first, so our job is to simplify the process for you.
What happens after the first few weeks?
  1. After the first few weeks, you will learn some of our exercises, and understand our process better. Everything we teach is for long term health and fitness so there is no rush to get to some magical “destination” quickly. Everyone learns slightly differently, and the way we structure the classes allows you to progress at your own pace.
  2. People usually get improved movement, core strength and overall strength after the first few weeks training with us.
  3. Our process is simple: get to know the exercises, learn the proper form, practice them, build more efficiency in the movement, improve stamina over time. We will then progress every class step by step and within all the groups we guide all members to improve individually.
  4. After the 6 weeks program most people report that they’re glad they went through the program, and they feel much more energised, stronger, more confident and love their new found exercise routine. They will have the option to carry on with our small group training and either do a monthly membership with us or join one of our long term plans.
Is personal training the best way to gain strength after not being active for a long time/or despite doing all different activities (like yoga, pilates, tennis, golf etc) and still want to get strong, injury resilient?
  1. Personal training is still the best way to have individual attention and to do a very tailored exercise program that takes into account your injuries, activity levels to ensure individual progress. Typically it’s done 1 to 1 and it’s the “traditional” model. Most people find it a bit too intense when it comes to executing the training session with the personal trainer only.
  2. Many gyms offer large group classes, which is great to allow people to exercise together, at the same (more popular) time, working on the same fitness quality, however joining a big group class can be overwhelming as the person is just one in the crowd, and individual coaching can also be very minimal.
  3. Small group personal training is a hybrid model combining personal training in small groups (numbers can be 4-8 people). You have the same attention to form, technique and individual coaching like in 1 to 1 sessions, but you share the experience with other people. We find that people respond to the small groups way better than one to one, and they also stick to the program much longer because of the social element of working towards similar goals.
  4. Our gym predominantly run small group personal training sessions for people over 50. Most new members start in one of our beginner groups (limited to 5 people) where they practice safe and effective strength training exercises. Our program has been tried and tested for 12 years now with hundreds of over 50 clients. Find out more about our 6 weeks Kickstarter program here.
What are your hours?
• Monday to Thursday: 6:15am until 8:15pm
• Friday: 6:15am until 6pm

• Saturday: 8am until 11am

Is there parking?

There is onsite free parking.

How beginner friendly is this?

We provide training sessions from complete beginners to advanced clients. Most of our new members start in a beginner group (limited to 5 people), where we slowly and intentionally coach you.

How much your membership cost?

Our memberships start from £200/m, and we offer both monthly and long term memberships for new clients.

What happens on my first day?
  1. Before you sign up: we will sit down with you for a friendly chat, without that no one will be able to “just” sign up. This is our way to make sure that we can help you. We might not be the best fit for you depending on a number of things. We want to understand your exercise, health history, previous and current injuries and also see what you like to achieve.
  2. When you sign up, you will very likely start with our 6 weeks Kickstarter program. Depending on your exercise history we will suggest a small group to start with. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced training sessions for people over 50. Before your first session you can come in and visit the gym so you can get familiar with the environment.
  3. You need to complete two forms online to use our booking system and to attend the small group personal training sessions.
  4. You will have your individual consultation with one of our coaches to work out how we can support you with your exercise, nutrition and recovery. This is a completely tailored session to your needs only, you will walk away a 3 step mini plan that you can implement right away.
  5. Attending your first small group session is about getting to know each other. There are no expectations. You do not need to keep up with anyone. It is about going through the movements, do what you can, learning the exercises and we also get to know you. No judgement, we just want to get to know you and guide you to a better, fitter and healthier version of you.
Can I cancel if it’s not for me?

We suggest having a friendly chat first, then coming into visiting our gym, then attending a trial session if you want to, to see if what we offer is right for you. After signing up to our 6 weeks Kickstarter, the course is non-refundable.

Training Unity Limited
Address: Harwood Mount, Spring Lane, Cookham Dean, SL6 6PW
Phone Number: 01628 789197

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