Paul Ratcliffe — Personal Trainer | Third Space Battersea
Paul Ratcliffe training at Third Space Battersea
Third Space Battersea • Personal training, hybrid performance and running

Train stronger. Live more.

Personal coaching for busy people who want measurable progress in strength, performance, running and body composition, without fitting their life around the gym.

1-to-1 at Third SpaceStructured online coachingHYROX & running support
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01 / A different standard

Not a twelve-weekfantasy.Built for real life.

Progress should hold up through long days, busy weeks, travel and a life outside the gym.

Performance is built in the ordinary. Paul Ratcliffe preparing for HYROX competition

The programme flexes. The standard stays high.

About Paul

Precision with perspective.

Coaching should work around real life, not compete with it. Paul combines performance coaching with first-hand experience of the time pressure, travel and demands that shape busy professional lives.

Hybrid training • Strength & conditioning • Running • Fat loss
Paul Ratcliffe training at Third Space Battersea Third Space Battersea
and online coaching
7+ years coaching

Practical coaching for everyone from first-time gym-goers to performance-focused athletes.

The operating system

REACH is how the work compounds.

A framework that adapts with you over time. The REACH model recognises that progress is not linear — real results come from building strong foundations, layering intensity with purpose, and staying consistent across training, recovery, and lifestyle.

R
Reset

Strip back. Get smart.

We assess how you move, review your lifestyle habits, and identify the barriers holding you back. Clarity before intensity.

E
Elevate

Build the baseline.

Core strength, aerobic capacity, and consistency become the focus. The goal is to elevate your baseline so every subsequent phase has more to work with.

A
Advance

Raise the ceiling.

Training becomes more specific and intensity increases. We address weak links, improve energy systems, and push performance to a level that genuinely challenges you.

C
Calibrate

Refine with data.

We use performance data, recovery trends, and movement feedback to make intelligent decisions and keep the programme sharp.

H
Hone

Integrate. Evolve.

Your new capabilities become part of your lifestyle. We re-test, re-align, and aim higher — because this is training for life, not just a season.

The Coaching Journey

A long-term vision for development.

Coaching is structured around clearly defined phases that give your programme a long-term direction. Each phase builds on the last, allowing us to respond to your progress while making steady, meaningful gains.

1
Foundations

Assess, align, and lay the groundwork.

A full assessment covering movement quality, strength, posture, and body composition alongside a deep dive into your goals, habits, and lifestyle. No guesswork — just clarity.

4–8 weeks
2
Build

Develop capacity through consistent training.

We build your physical capacity through structured strength and aerobic training. Coordination, control, and confidence in your key lifts and movements, while reinforcing positive lifestyle habits.

2–4 months
3
Perform

Push intensity. Train with purpose.

Performance steps up. More complex movement patterns, progressive overload, and energy system work. This phase focuses on resilience and real, visible physical change.

4–9 months
4
Calibrate

Fine-tune based on data and feedback.

We refine your training using real-time performance data. Adjusting volume, improving movement quality, dialling in nutrition and recovery to maximise efficiency and reduce plateau risk.

9–12 months
5
Evolve

Train with autonomy. Live with confidence.

You are training with purpose and confidence. Your programme adapts to support evolving goals — performance, longevity, or maintaining momentum. Training for life.

12 months+
Services

Choose the coaching that fits your life.

Available in-person at Third Space Battersea or fully online. Both options follow the same REACH framework and 5-phase coaching journey.

Choose your format
In-Person In-person personal training at Third Space Battersea
1-to-1 Training

Personal Training

Face-to-face sessions at Third Space Battersea. Hands-on coaching, real-time feedback, and the energy of training in one of London's finest facilities.

  • Fully bespoke programme design
  • Technique coaching & form correction
  • Nutrition & lifestyle guidance
  • Progress tracking & reassessments
  • WhatsApp support between sessions
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Remote Coaching

Online Coaching

Full coaching experience, wherever you are. Structured programming, weekly check-ins, and direct access to me — all delivered through a dedicated app.

  • Custom training programme via app
  • Weekly video check-ins
  • Nutrition targets & macro coaching
  • Technique video reviews
  • 24/7 messaging support
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Specialist HYROX and hybrid event coaching
Event Preparation

HYROX & Hybrid Events

As a certified HYROX Coach, I build race-specific programmes that prepare you to compete and perform. From first-timers to podium chasers, built around your race date.

  • Race-specific periodisation
  • Station-by-station skill work
  • Strength & conditioning base
  • Race strategy & pacing plans
  • Available in-person or online
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A running product by Paul

Run Hard. Live Full. Go Again.

AfterStride helps social runners build real progress through imperfect weeks, busy work days, poor sleep, club runs and the social life that keeps running worth doing.

Plans that flex.
Build your target around availability, club runs and the week that actually happens.

Sessions with purpose.
Clear pace guidance, useful context and a simple next decision before you head out.

Progress over perfection.
Protect the work that matters when life gets busy rather than cramming missed miles.

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AfterStride app screens showing plan, today, and run club views
What's Included

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

01

Bespoke 1:1 Sessions

Every session is built around your goals, your body, and where you are in your programme. No generic workouts, no wasted time.

02

InBody & Movement Assessments

Regular body composition scans and movement screens give us the data to make smart decisions and track real progress over time.

03

Structured, Progressive Plans

Your programme is periodised and progressive. Every block builds on the last, with clear purpose behind every exercise, set, and rep.

04

Nutrition & Recovery Coaching

Training is only part of the picture. I integrate nutrition targets, sleep guidance, and recovery strategies into your overall plan.

05

WhatsApp Accountability

Direct access to me between sessions. Questions, check-ins, and support when you need it — not just during the hour we train together.

06

Progress Tracking & Reviews

Regular reassessments keep the programme honest. We track what matters, adapt what needs changing, and celebrate what is working.

Is This For You?

You don't need to be fit to start.

This is not just for athletes or experienced lifters. It is for anyone who wants to train with more purpose, structure, and support. Everyone deserves a personalised, honest approach to health and fitness.

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  • You are training regularly but not seeing meaningful progress
  • You want a clear plan, not guesswork
  • You have hit a plateau and don't know how to move forward
  • You are new to strength training and want to do it properly
  • You are coming back from injury or time off and need guidance
  • You want to maximise your time in the gym and feel confident doing it
Credentials

Qualified to coach at every level.

Foundation

Level 3 Personal Trainer

Advanced

Level 4 Strength & Conditioning

Performance

EXOS Performance Specialist

Competition

Level 1 HYROX Coach

Free Tools

Start with the numbers.

Use these free calculators to get a personalised starting point for your training, pacing, and nutrition. No email required — just useful data to help you understand where you are right now.

Coaching Blueprint

Training Roadmap Calculator

Answer a few quick questions and get a personalised 4-week training roadmap built around your goal, readiness, recovery, and current constraints.

Build Your Roadmap
Running & Endurance

Training Pace Calculator

Enter a recent race time and instantly get your personalised training zones, pace predictions, and a sample training plan built around your exact paces. Perfect for 5K to marathon prep.

Calculate Your Paces
Nutrition & Fat Loss

Calorie & Nutrition Calculator

Get your personalised daily calorie target, macro breakdown, and a sample 3-day meal plan based on your stats and goal. Powered by the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.

Calculate Your Calories
Success Stories

What clients say.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Paul doesn’t just write you a programme and send you on your way. He is invested in every session, every check-in. I have made more progress in three months than I did in two years on my own.”
James T.

Fat Loss & Strength / Online Client

Training for life

High-end coaching should feel considered at every stage, not just hard for the sake of it.

The same standards that shape the work at Third Space are what make the online service feel premium: structure, precision, accountability, and a plan that keeps evolving with you.

Paul Ratcliffe training at Third Space Paul Ratcliffe lifting in the studio
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Premium coaching standard

Structure, support, and progression that feels personal.

Built to look premium, but more importantly built to coach well.

01 | Assess with intent

Start with clarity, not guesswork.

The coaching begins by understanding how you move, what you need, and what your life can realistically support. That is what makes the programme feel bespoke from the outset.

  • Movement, goals, and lifestyle considered together
  • Coaching recommendations grounded in what is actually sustainable
02 | Deliver with precision

Programmes that look sharp because they are thought through.

Training, nutrition, and accountability should feel joined up. The premium part is not the noise, it is the quality of the decision-making and the consistency of the support.

  • High-touch online coaching built around your actual week
  • Support that keeps the process moving between sessions
03 | Progress with purpose

Refine, adapt, and keep standards high.

Great coaching evolves with your progress. The roadmap, the reviews, and the ongoing adjustments are what turn a good start into long-term momentum.

  • Performance, recovery, and adherence all shape the next step
  • The service stays personal as the goal changes
Get Started

Ready to invest in yourself?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment, no hard sell — just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to be.

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In-person at Third Space Battersea • Structured online coaching