personal trainer manchester

We strip away gym intimidation and ego, creating safe, inclusive environments for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people to train.

Supportive, collaborative personal training in Manchester designed to build confidence, strength and mental wellbeing - without pressure or judgement.

No additional gym fees. Just inclusive, tailored coaching - including training, nutrition and lifestyle support - thoughtfully adapted to your goals, your pace and your individual needs.

ray Loakes

(they/them)

Founder and Head Coach at Lift
Inclusive Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach in Manchester

They say do what you love and I LOVE feeling strong, fit, and confident in my own body.

My mental health would not be what it is today without my training habits and proper nutrition, and I love sharing this with others.

I’m inspired every day by my clients making changes in their lives that they want, need and love – in bodies and brains that are all wonderfully different. I’m committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

Inclusive Personal Training

1:1 Personal training Manchester

Inclusive personal training and nutrition in Manchester, tailored 1-to-1 so you can feel amazing both in and out of the gym. We build strength, confidence and knowledge through LGBTQ+ friendly, neurodivergent-affirming coaching – available online or in person.

Small Group PT

personal training for two

Having a training buddy (or two!) can be awesome for accountability, motivation and of course, fun! Sharing the cost is just an added bonus…

Nutrition Coaching

Nutrition Consultancy

Ready to finally answer the age-old question: ‘What should I actually eat?!’ Keyword being ‘I’ – we’ll find what works for you.

Physiotherapy in Manchester

Rehab & Prehab Physiotherapy

Recover stronger, move better, and prevent future injuries with expert physiotherapy in Manchester. Whether you’re dealing with pain, coming back from injury, or want to improve your performance, our tailored approach gets to the root cause – not just quick fixes.

I've struggled to get in the habit of consistent, committed training & fitness and found Ray when I was looking for a way to workout that wasn't a typical intimidating gym. Ray's got a really holistic approach and cares a lot about where you'd like to build confidence, how you can feel better in yourself & is consistent in checking in on your mental health too. They take more of a personalised approach to the person compared to having a one size fits all approach. I love training with someone who is queer & having a safe space to do this in, I LOVE training with a dog around and I love how every session I have i'm always pushed until I physically can't do anymore. It's been so effective for me in a short amount of time. I'd describe Ray as the PT for people who don't see a place for themselves in the normative gym scene.

Ray has very quickly changed my mindset and approach to life in such an amazingly positive way! Choosing to train with them has honestly been one of the best decisions I have ever made! They are incredibly knowledgeable, and I feel as though I am sufficiently looked after and motivated in and outside of the gym. I've seen really positive improvements and the hour we have together a few times a week really makes me walk away feeling 100x better than before. Bonus points also for having the sweetest, cutest, most chilled out pooch ever - NUGGET! <3

I’ve trained with Ray for a couple of years now and couldn’t recommend it more. A very approachable way of PT and nutrition. Ray has helped me to overcome my initial fear and misunderstandings of working out and helped me gain the confidence to know how to look after myself properly. With Ray, I’ve gained knowledge and understanding of fitness and nutrition that has set me up great for my health journey, couldn’t recommend more

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let's do this

Want to train with me? Work with me 1:1 or spread the cost with a partner!