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 people who want strength they can rely on, running that has direction and a body that feels capable in the moments that matter.

1-to-1 at Third SpaceCoaching onlineHYROX & running support
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Choose 1-to-1 coaching or begin with a four-week roadmap shaped around the goal that matters to you.

01 / A different standard

Feel capable.Take up space.Bring more energy to the life you care about.

Training should give you more energy for the people, places and challenges that matter most.

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

The programme flexes. The standard stays high.

About Paul

Precision with perspective.

Paul coaches with the belief that feeling physically capable changes the way you move through life. His approach brings performance coaching into the demands of careers, travel, family and everything in between.

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.

REACH gives your training a rhythm: build the base, make each phase count and keep moving when the week changes shape.

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 strength, stamina and confidence become part of how you live. We re-test, re-align and keep raising the bar as new goals take hold.

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.

We start by understanding how you move, what you want to achieve and what your week can support. From there, we create a clear direction for the work ahead.

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, from performance and longevity to 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.

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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 help you arrive prepared, confident and ready to perform. From first-timers to podium chasers, every phase has a purpose.

  • 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 keep building through imperfect weeks, work days that run long, 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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What's Included

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

01

Bespoke 1:1 Sessions

Every session is shaped around your goals, your body and the stage of training you are in. You know what you are doing, why it matters and how it moves you forward.

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 it matters, so you keep moving forward between sessions.

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 can start exactly where you are.

Whether you are returning to training, building strength for the first time or preparing for a big event, you deserve coaching that meets you with clarity, care and ambition.

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  • You want to feel stronger in ways you notice outside the gym
  • You are ready to give a goal the attention it deserves
  • You have lost momentum and want to find your way back into training
  • You want to learn how to train well, from the ground up
  • You are returning from injury or time away and want a steady route back
  • 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

Peak Performance Scorecard

What is your body asking for next?

A quick performance check across training, nutrition, sleep, recovery and lifestyle. Get clear on where your energy is going and what deserves your attention.

3 minutes5 foundations
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Free Tools

A clearer way forward.

Your goal starts here. Enter a few details, receive your result by email and leave with a plan you can put into action.

Coaching Blueprint

Training Roadmap Calculator

Tell us where you want to go, how you are feeling and what your week allows. Your first four weeks will give you a focused place to begin.

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Running & Endurance

Training Pace Calculator

A recent race result holds more than one finish time. Use yours to find the paces that will develop you and shape the sessions ahead.

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Nutrition & Fat Loss

Calorie & Nutrition Calculator

Get a daily calorie target, macro breakdown and practical three-day meal plan that supports fat loss, energy and life beyond the gym.

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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

Great coaching should feel considered at every stage.

The same standards that shape the work at Third Space guide the online service too: thoughtful programming, close support, clear feedback and a plan that keeps evolving with you.

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Premium coaching standard

Structure, support, and progression that feels personal.

A high standard in the details, from the first conversation to every adjustment that follows.

01 | Assess with intent

Start with clarity and direction.

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 work best together. The difference comes from thoughtful decisions, steady support and a plan that makes sense from week to week.

  • 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 see what you are capable of?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. Bring the goal that has been sitting in the back of your mind. We will talk through where you are, what is getting in the way and how to move forward.

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In-person at Third Space Battersea • Structured online coaching