Building Stronger Coaches to Build Stronger People
YOUR Academy is proud to partner with Men's Fitness and Women's Fitness to support the Unsung Heroes: PT of the Year 2026 campaign, a nationwide search celebrating the personal trainers helping to build stronger, healthier and more resilient people across the UK.
At a time when fitness has become about far more than aesthetics alone, the campaign shines a light on the coaches making a genuine difference in people's lives every single day. From helping clients rebuild confidence and improve mental wellbeing, to supporting performance goals, longevity and healthier lifestyles, today's personal trainers play a far bigger role than simply counting reps on the gym floor.
And as the fitness industry evolves, so must the coaches leading it.
That's why YOUR Academy is supporting the competition with £10,000 worth of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) education for the winners over the next decade, helping the next generation of standout trainers continue developing their skills, expertise and impact long after the competition ends.
Because the best personal trainers never stop learning.
Modern coaches are increasingly expected to understand not only strength and fitness, but also behaviour change, women's health, recovery, inclusivity, performance, mental wellbeing and sustainable habit-building. Clients want trainers who can support them as whole people, not just deliver workouts.
CPD is what helps great trainers evolve into exceptional ones.
Ongoing education allows PTs to stay current with emerging science, develop specialist expertise and become more valuable, knowledgeable and adaptable assets to their clients. Ultimately, better educated coaches create better client experiences, safer environments and more meaningful long-term results.
At YOUR Academy, we believe the future of fitness belongs to coaches who are committed to continual growth, because behind every stronger, healthier person is often a trainer who chose to keep improving themselves too.
Nominations are open now at smartsurvey.co.uk/s/YPT202.
About the Author
Kevin Baker is the Academy Director and Co-Founder of YOUR Academy, with 24 years of experience in the fitness industry. Kevin began his fitness career in 2001, working across personal training, tutor development, and business coaching before co-founding YOUR Academy in 2022 with Aaron McCulloch of YOUR Personal Training, the UK's largest PT management company operating across 420+ gyms. Kevin leads on teaching standards, coaching quality, and business skills development.