ORIGYM PERSONAL TRAINING LIMITED

What ORIGYM PERSONAL TRAINING LIMITED does

Origym Personal Training Limited is a UK-based, privately held fitness education provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Liverpool. It sells Ofqual-regulated and CIMSPA-endorsed health and fitness qualifications, with its core offering being the combined Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer diploma, supplemented by Level 4 specialist PT, sports nutrition, sports massage, yoga teacher training and CPD modules. Courses are priced from £649 for entry-level qualifications up to £2,449 for the Master PT & Nutrition package, with 0% interest finance plans (no guarantor required) and bundled free CPD content at higher tiers. Content is delivered through a custom-built eLearning platform (learning.origym.co.uk) that handles theory via interactive quizzes, virtual modules and video, while practical assessments are run at 14 UK training venues across Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Colchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, Portsmouth and Oxford.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market motion combining a 0800 phone line, website enquiry forms, downloadable prospectuses and inside-sales career advisors who guide prospective students through enrollment. Its value proposition is anchored on the highest CIMSPA quality rating ('Enhancing' status), ISO 9001 certification, a 99% pass rate, a 92% work-placement rate and guaranteed job interviews delivered via reciprocal partnerships with Virgin Active, JD Gyms, PureGym, Fitness First, Everlast, David Lloyd, The Gym Group and Sports Direct. Brand awareness is reinforced by 8,152+ five-star Trustpilot reviews, features in BBC, Sky News, Men's Health and The Independent, consecutive British Fitness Awards wins in 2024 and 2025, and a 2026 UKactive Education Provider finalist position.

Origym is registered as a UK private limited company (Companies House number 09599908) with no disclosed parent company, no announced funding rounds and no public listing. Customer acquisition is diversified across career changers, fitness enthusiasts, existing fitness professionals seeking CPD, wellness practitioners (yoga, sports massage) and armed forces personnel funded via ELCAS, with ambassador partnerships extending reach into professional sport.

Name

ORIGYM PERSONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Legal name

ORIGYM PERSONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Website

https://origym.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UK-based, privately held fitness education provider founded in 2015 in Liverpool, selling Ofqual-regulated and CIMSPA-endorsed personal training, sports massage, yoga and nutrition qualifications through a custom eLearning platform and 14 UK training venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• Fitness education courses
• Personal training qualifications
• Sports massage training
• Yoga teacher training
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fitness Course Fees: One-time course fees for fitness qualifications including Personal Training Diplomas, Specialist Fitness Courses, Sports Massage Courses, Yoga Teacher Training, and CPD Fitness Courses. Pricing ranges from £649 for entry-level courses to £2,449 for comprehensive Master packages.
2. 0% Interest Finance Plans: Flexible payment plans allowing students to spread course costs over monthly installments at 0% interest without requiring a guarantor

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OriGym sells Ofqual-regulated, CIMSPA-endorsed fitness qualifications to individual learners, including Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Sports Massage, Yoga Teacher Training, Sports Nutrition, and CPD courses. Course theory is delivered online through OriGym's proprietary eLearning platform, with practical components hosted at 14 partner-gym training venues across the UK. Packages include guaranteed job interviews, unlimited tutor support, free exam resits, and 10 free CPD courses per enrolment.

Product overview

OriGym is a UK-based fitness education provider offering a portfolio of accredited qualifications and courses. Its core offering consists of Personal Training Courses (Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications), combined as a Personal Training Diploma, alongside specialist add-ons including Level 4 Personal Trainer Courses, Sports Nutrition, Sports Massage, Yoga Teacher Training, and CPD Fitness Courses. All courses are delivered through OriGym's custom-built E-Learning Platform for theoretical content, supplemented by face-to-face practical workshops at 14 UK venues. The company also provides post-qualification career support including guaranteed job interviews and CV distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Training Courses (Level 2 & 3)

Quantifiable outcome

• 47,213+ students trained
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CIMSPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity - Industry professional body that provides endorsement to OriGym's qualifications with 'Enhancing' status (highest 3-star quality rating)
• OfqualcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulating authority for qualifications in England that regulates OriGym's fitness qualifications as internationally recognized
• Focus AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding Organisation in Scotland that awards OriGym's health and fitness qualifications north of the border
• Virgin ActivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates with guaranteed job interviews
• JD GymscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates with guaranteed job interviews
• The Gym GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates
• PureGym / Anytime FitnesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates
• Fitness FirstmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates
• Everlast GymsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates
• David LloydmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor gym chain partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates
• Sports DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGym partner providing employment opportunities for OriGym graduates
• ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme allowing armed forces personnel to fund their fitness training with OriGym
• Professional Players Association (PFA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional athletes association partnership providing pathways and recognition for sports professionals entering fitness training careers
• TrustpilotmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerReview platform partner with 8,152+ 5-star reviews demonstrating customer satisfaction
• British Fitness AwardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry awards body that awarded OriGym as Training Provider Winner in 2024 and 2025
• UKactivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading ukactive association for physical activity sector - OriGym named Education Provider Finalist for 2026 awards
• National Fitness AwardsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry awards body that shortlisted OriGym as finalist

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Active IQ: UK awarding organisation that endorses and accredits fitness qualifications across many training providers. Comparable as industry gatekeeper (akin to OriGym's regulatory moat) rather than a direct retail competitor, but converging on the same end-customer market.
• YMCA Fit: Not-for-profit training arm of YMCA offering CIMSPA-accredited fitness instructor and personal trainer qualifications. Comparable on regulated UK qualifications and career-changer learners, but operates as a broader charity/incumbent rather than a focused retail provider.
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM): US-headquartered global fitness certification body (CPT, PES, CNC) with strong international reach. Comparable on regulated personal training certification, but operates at much larger global scale and from a non-UK hub.
• Les Mills: Global fitness education and content provider offering instructor training across multiple modalities. Comparable on instructor certification and training content, but oriented toward group exercise rather than PT diplomas.

Direct peers

• Future Fit Training: One of the UK's largest personal training and fitness qualification providers, offering Level 2, 3, and 4 courses online and at multiple training centres. Direct competitor on product, target customer (UK career changers), and accreditations (CIMSPA, Ofqual).
• Premier Global NASM: UK arm of NASM offering CIMSPA-endorsed personal training, nutrition, and group exercise qualifications. Closely comparable on product mix, regulated UK qualifications, and target learner (aspiring fitness professionals).
• The Training Room: UK provider of Ofqual-regulated personal training, gym instructing, and sports massage qualifications with guaranteed interview and job placement support. Directly comparable on model, geography, and career-changer positioning.
• Academy of Fitness Professionals: UK fitness training provider offering CIMSPA/Ofqual-regulated PT, yoga, and sports massage courses with blended online and in-person delivery. Comparable on course catalogue, accreditation stack, and target audience.

Emerging players

• TrainFitness: UK-focused fitness education provider offering PT, nutrition, and strength & conditioning courses with strong digital delivery. Comparable on target learner and online course format, but smaller scale and earlier stage than OriGym.

Regional players

• AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America): US-based fitness certification provider offering personal trainer and group exercise credentials internationally. Comparable on regulated PT certification but primarily serves North America, with limited direct overlap in the UK domestic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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