



Online Personal Training in English for People Living in Riyadh
If you searched for an English-speaking personal trainer in Riyadh, or simply a personal trainer near me, here is what we offer. OptiMo Fitness Coach is a London-based coaching team. We train clients in Riyadh online, in English, with a plan written for you and a coach who checks in on it every week.
We are not a gym in Riyadh and we do not have a studio there. You train where it suits you, whether that is your compound gym, a commercial gym near work, or at home, and your coach guides the programme, reviews your technique on video and adjusts things as you progress.
Most of our Riyadh clients are expats and English-speaking professionals who want clear communication, UK-standard qualifications and a schedule that fits a Sunday to Thursday working week.

Free Fitness Consultation
Reach out to us today for a free consultation or to schedule a free fitness assessment and taster session. Experience first-hand the expertise, flexibility, and personalised care that sets us apart in the industry.

How Online Coaching Works from Riyadh
- Free consultation. A video call to talk through your goal, training history, schedule and the equipment you have.
- Your plan. A training programme and nutrition targets written for you, delivered through our coaching app with video demonstrations of every exercise.
- Weekly check-ins. You log sessions and send progress updates. Your coach reviews them and adjusts the plan.
- Form checks. Film a set on your phone and your coach sends back technique feedback.
Riyadh is two to three hours ahead of London depending on the time of year, so calls are easy to schedule for your evening or for the Friday and Saturday weekend.
Why Choose an English-Speaking Personal Trainer in Riyadh
Coaching depends on detail. Explaining an old injury, describing how an exercise feels, or asking why your plan has changed is much easier in the language you are most comfortable in.
Our coaches work in English and are trained and qualified in the UK. Every message, plan, call and piece of feedback is in clear English, which matters if you have just arrived in Saudi Arabia or your Arabic is still a work in progress.
Training Around Life in Riyadh
The heat
Summer daytime temperatures in Riyadh regularly pass 40°C, so outdoor training is realistic only early in the morning or after dark for much of the year. We plan indoor sessions by default and add outdoor work in the cooler months.
Ramadan
If you fast, we adjust training times, session length and nutrition targets for the month, so you keep your progress without running yourself down.
The working week
With a Sunday to Thursday week, we usually place the hardest sessions on the days you have most energy and keep the weekend flexible.
Where you train
Compound gyms vary a lot. Tell us what yours has and the plan is written around it.
Our Coaches and Qualifications
Our coaches are Level 3 qualified personal trainers. Their qualifications are awarded by YMCA Awards, regulated by Ofqual and endorsed by CIMSPA, the UK professional body for sport and physical activity.
That means your programme is written by someone trained to assess movement, plan progression safely and adapt training around injuries and health conditions, to a recognised UK standard.
Do You Offer In-Person Personal Training in Riyadh?
Not yet. All coaching for Riyadh clients is currently online. As our client base in Saudi Arabia grows, we plan to add an in-person trainer in the Kingdom. If that is what you want, mention it in your enquiry and we will let you know when it becomes available.
Contact Us Below
Seeking an Online Body Transformation Coach?
- Free Consultation
- Free Assessment
- Free Taster Session
Ready to start? Fill in the form to book a free, confidential consultation with one of our Level 3 qualified personal trainers. It includes a fitness assessment and a taster session by video call. Our head office is in London and our coaching is delivered online to clients in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia.
Who Our Riyadh Coaching Suits
Online coaching works best if you are willing to train on your own between check-ins and want someone qualified to plan the work and hold you to it. You do not need to be fit already. Many clients start as beginners or return after a long break.
It suits you less if you want a trainer standing next to you for every session. We do not offer that in Riyadh at the moment, and we would rather say so now than after you enquire.

Expats and newcomers
New to Riyadh and not sure where to start? Your plan is built around the equipment you can actually reach, from a full compound gym to a pair of dumbbells at home.
Women who prefer to train privately
Many women in Riyadh choose to train at home or in women-only gyms. Online coaching fits both, and our glute-building and body-toning programmes are among the most requested.
Busy professionals
Long days and late dinners are normal here. We plan three or four focused sessions a week and nutrition targets that survive business lunches and family gatherings.
Beginners through to experienced lifters
Beginners get step-by-step technique coaching. Experienced lifters get structured progression and someone to review their lifts on video.
How Much Does Online Personal Training in Riyadh Cost?
We do not use a fixed rate card. Your price is agreed after a free consultation and depends on how much support you want between check-ins. The figures below are a guide, and we bill in pounds sterling.

Guide prices
- Standard online coaching: from £49 per month (roughly SAR 230 to 250). A monthly plan, weekly check-ins and app tracking.
- Premium online coaching: £149 to £249 per month (roughly SAR 700 to 1,250). Unlimited messaging, video form checks and full nutrition support.
Riyal figures are approximate and move with the exchange rate. For fixed-length options, see what a 12-week transformation costs, or our full personal training cost guide.
What you do not pay for
There is no gym membership bundled in and no travel fee, because your coach is not travelling to you. You pay for the coaching itself.
Apply for Online Coaching from Riyadh
Fill in the form and tell us your goal, where you train and which days suit you. We will reply in English to arrange your free consultation.
- YMCA Awards Level 2 Gym Instructing
- YMCA Awards Level 3 Personal Training
- CIMSPA Endorsed, Ofqual Regulated Qualifications




Author
Mo Raja is the founder of Optimo Coach and is passionate about helping people build stronger, healthier, and more confident lives. With a background spanning fitness, wellness, and over a decade of experience working within the health sector, he understands that lasting transformation goes far beyond quick fixes and short-term diets.
His coaching combines effective training, practical nutrition, accountability, and sustainable lifestyle habits to help clients achieve real, long-term results. Whether the goal is fat loss, muscle building, improved fitness, or greater confidence, Mo's focus is on creating personalised plans that fit into busy lives and deliver lasting change.