How it works
Remote coaching involves being sent fitness sessions through a virtual platform. You upload your performances to the chosen platform in a written or video format. This allows the coach to review your session and evaluate your movements and progress.
Remote programming requires a certain level of personal accountability. Our coaches are here to guide you along your fitness journey and help you find what motivates and inspires you to train.
All programmes are designed by our experienced coaches with particular aims and objectives. Once the session is designed by our team, it will be uploaded to your TrueCoach app, where you can see each individual element, demo videos and coaches’ notes on the session and movements.
As you work your way through your session you will have the option to upload workout scores and, depending on the programme, workout videos for subsequent review by your coach. By logging the sessions, it allows you to have a detailed tracking opportunity thereby constantly evaluating your progress and success with the programme.
What our clients say
“Although my local Crossfit box is fantastic, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, I turned to Sam at Shift Programming and I’m so glad that I did. The progress I’ve made since following his programming has been more than I could have hoped for. He pays close attention to my ability level and his sessions are constantly challenging, yet written in such a way that I’m constantly improving upon my weaknesses. The feedback and video review is a great way of giving me both technical guidance and motivation. Sam is incredibly attentive and approachable, giving me the flexibility to decide in advance when our sessions are going to be, helping me fit my training in alongside a busy work schedule, even modifying and adapting sessions at short notice when needed. I can’t recommend Shift enough, you will not be disappointed.”
- Matt Evans
“After a few years of CrossFit I had reached a plateau and was frustrated with feeling disproportionately weak at gymnastics. I approached Shift with the goal of tackling this to enable me to train and compete at a true Rx level.
I had previously been sceptical about online programming and coaching, especially with limited equipment during lockdown. Shift has blown me away with clear, smart, progressive sessions that are specifically targeted to my goals and equipment. The sessions are always available ahead of time and detailed feedback is given promptly after completion. The video feedback aspect of this form of coaching also motivates me to be more accountable for moving well.
After just 2 months I’m so excited about our progress. I have gone from 0-4 strict ring dips and 1-9 handstand push-ups with limited equipment. This is despite a hip injury that we have been able to overcome with adapted and carefully planned sessions.
I can’t wait to see what’s next! Can’t recommend these guys enough.”
- Georgina Moritz
“My journey began with a hunger to understand and improve my Olympic lifts. I came to Sam with shoulder pain that would keep me awake at night and could only use the training bar overhead. I can now lift with weights pain free. I have gained confidence and knowledge and must admit I doubted this improvement with out the physical presence of a coach. I get excited each week to receive my programme that continues to keep me motivated and gaining strength and technique and its so simple to use. Receiving such detailed feedback has not only improved my lifts and mobility but also my knowledge and understanding of a good foundation. The journey still continues and I feel fully supported by Sam every lift I make. Thank you.”
- Sara Wallace
“Wanted to work on my Snatch technique and strength. Asked Sam if he did onilne/ remote programming and was in for a treat!! The quality of the programmes and the technical knowledge from Coach is probably the best I’ve had since starting training CrossFit back in 2016. As well as that, having video reviews of the lifts and exercises was like having a coach there with you. My technical skills on all aspects of weightlifting and functional training has improved like never before. In a short amount of time I could see and feel the improvements both on the numbers I was achieving and the quality of movement, from back squats to Snatch, HSPU to TTB. I’m glad I started working with Sam, and can’t thank him enough for all the feedback and time spent on reviewing the videos. Writing a personalised and unique programme for what I wanted to achieve, and look forward for what’s to come!!
Thanks for everything.”
- Rodrigo de Souza
“I find SHIFT online programming extremely helpful particularly not being able to have face to face coaching at this time. SHIFT gives specific percentages or suggested weights for all strength work, clearly states what the current programming/ cycle goals are and what we should be focusing on when doing the conditioning work. You can talk with the SHIFT coaches and get answers to questions you may have about the days work or the programming in general.
SHIFT can tailor make a programme to suit a specific weakness as well as specific strengths. I was particularly pleased that SHIFT designed a programme around an existing injury I had allowing the injury to heal properly.”
- Graham Sloane