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Tom Berry

ABOUT ME

I’m Tom, and I’ve been working in personal training and coaching since 2011.

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Over that time, I’ve worked with a wide range of individuals — from complete beginners to athletes competing at national and international level. My work has taken me through different environments, countries, and coaching setups, but the core focus has always been the same:

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Helping people improve their health, fitness and performance through structured, effective training.

MY APPROACH

My coaching is based on a simple principle:

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Do the right things consistently.

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There is no single method that works for everyone, but there are clear principles that underpin effective training:

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  • Progressive overload

  • Appropriate training balance

  • Consistency over time

  • Movement quality

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I apply these principles to every client, adapting sessions and programmes to the individual rather than following generic systems.

Tom Berry holding back an athlete whilst she sprints out of the blocks
Tom Berry on the athletics track in Exeter

WHAT I DO

I provide:

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  • Personal training

  • Running coaching

  • Speed coaching

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Each of these services is built on the same foundation:

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  • Structured planning

  • Clear progression

  • Practical delivery​

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Whether you are looking to improve your general fitness, running, or athletic performance, the aim is the same — to make meaningful progress over time.

PHILOSOPHY

I take a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to training.

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That means:

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  • No gimmicks

  • No unnecessary complexity

  • No unrealistic promises

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Most results come from doing simple things well, and doing them consistently.

 

Training should be:

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  • Effective

  • Sustainable

  • Appropriate to the individual

Tom Berry riding his roadbike whilst racing in Le Race in Christchurch, New Zealand
Tom Berry swinging through an obstacle on an activity trail

WHERE I WORK

I am based in East Devon and work across:

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  • Exeter

  • Tiverton

  • Taunton

  • Surrounding areas

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Coaching is delivered:

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  • At clients’ homes

  • Outdoors

  • In appropriate training environments

WHY WORK WITH ME

If you choose to work with me, you can expect:

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  • Structured, planned coaching

  • Clear and honest communication

  • A focus on long-term progress

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I am not interested in quick fixes or short-term results.

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The goal is to help you:

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  • Become fitter and healthier

  • Move better

  • Improve your performance

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...and maintain those improvements over time.

Tom Berry lying on the floor very tired after a running event

QUALIFICATIONS

​Fitness Industry:

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Track & Field Athletics:

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Other:

  • Enhanced DBS certificate

  • First Aid trained

  • REPs registered whilst in New Zealand

  • Now registered and insured with UK Coaching

Tom Berry during a running event

COURSE & CONFERENCES

  • 2024 - ALTIS Course: Re-Engineering Su

  • 2023 - Sportsmith Speed Conference​

  • 2021 - Safeguarding in Athletics course

  • 2018 - Rehab Trainer Essentials course with leading Australian physiotherapists

  • 2018 - Exercise Prescription course with ex-All Black physiotherapist

  • 2016 - FILEX (Australian fitness industry conference)

  • 2015 - FITEX (New Zealand fitness industry conference)

    • Judged to be one of the best group fitness instructors in New Zealand.​

  • 2013 - FITEX (New Zealand fitness industry conference)

    • Judged to be one of the best up-and-coming personal trainers in New Zealand.​

Tom Berry coaching at the BUCS Athletics Championships in Manchester

GET IN TOUCH

If you’d like to discuss your goals and see whether my coaching is a good fit, get in touch.

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