Finished physio, but not ready for the gym? Rehab training in Angel, Islington
You've done the hard part. The pain has settled, you have a sheet of exercises, and you've been told it's time to get back to normal. Then you walk into a busy gym and don't trust your knee, your back or your shoulder enough to load it. That gap is where we work.
Sound familiar?
The sheet of exercises
You did them every day for a fortnight. Then work got busy, and now you're not sure which ones you're meant to be doing.
The first heavy session
You leave with a clear plan you keep: what we're working towards, and how we'll measure it.
The same problem, again
It settled last time too. Then it came back the first time you asked it to do something hard.
Why training after physio matters
Treatment settles the problem. Rebuilding strength is what prepares your body for the load of real life. A tendon, a knee after surgery or a shoulder that has dislocated builds its capacity when it is loaded progressively, week after week, and that needs proper equipment and someone watching the detail.
A Fitness is a private, rehab-led training studio in Angel, Islington. We take the plan your physio, clinic or surgeon has set and turn it into coached strength training, so you rebuild with a plan instead of guessing.
What a booked session gives you
A fixed time in your week, a studio set up for you, and a coach who adjusts the load to how you're responding that day. You leave knowing what you did, why, and what to do before your next session.
Who we train
We train people coming back from knee pain and knee surgery, ACL reconstruction or a non surgical ACL plan, Achilles and patellar tendon pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder and shoulder dislocation, and recurring back pain and sciatica once you're cleared to train.
We also train people before and after surgery, after hip and knee replacements, people with hypermobility, and runners who keep breaking down at the same point in every training block.
Not on the list? Ask us. Your assessment tells us whether we're the right next step.
Prices
Training with a current injury or pain? Everyone starts with the Introductory Rehab Assessment, so we know exactly what we're working with before we add load.
Your first session, for anyone starting Rehabilitation Training with a current injury, pain or after an operation. 60 minutes, one to one.
- Your injury and training history
- How you move, and where you're limited
- Any plan from your physio or surgeon
- A written plan, and an honest recommendation on next steps
Referred from a clinic? Message us before booking, as your assessment may already be done.
Rehab-led training for when pain, an injury or an operation keeps stopping your progress.
60 minutes, coached one to one
Your first session is your Introductory Rehab Assessment
Built around your injury history and any plan from your physio or surgeon
Coached by an ISRM Level 5 therapist with 6+ years of MSK rehabilitation
The Strength Rebuild stage of the Achilles Method
Training without a current injury? 1:1 Personal Training is £105 a session. No joining fee and no membership on either.
"After years of generic gym programmes that ignored my dodgy knee, finding A Fitness in Islington was a game-changer. My personal trainer built everything around my injury history from day one, no second guessing, just intelligent, progressive training. Six months in and I'm stronger than I've ever been."
"Alexander was amazing. He showed me how to do a lot of exercise for my shoulder dislocated and for my knee injured. Really professional and highly recommended."
"I have really enjoyed training with Alexander. He is a very experienced and passionate coach, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the months ahead."
Your coach, every session
Alexander Khang
ISRM Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy · 6+ years in MSK rehabilitation · 5+ years coaching strength
Alexander coaches every session himself. He spent years treating injuries before he coached around them, so he understands what an injured body can take and how to build its capacity, week by week.
He isn't a physiotherapist, and he won't pretend to be one. He's the coach you see once you're ready to load.
When to see a clinician first
If your pain is new, getting worse or hasn't been explained, or you've had surgery and haven't yet been cleared to train, see your GP, physio or surgeon first.
And if your assessment shows you need clinical care, we'll tell you straight away and point you to the right professional.
Referred from a clinic?
Bring your plan. If your physio or surgeon has given you exercises, restrictions or milestones, we work within them, and with your permission we keep them updated on your progress.
What we promise you
An honest answer
If your assessment shows we're not the right next step, we'll say so.
One coach
The same coach every session. No handovers, no starting again.
A plan you keep
Your written plan is yours, and we update it as you progress.
Fair cancellation
Give us 24 hours' notice and we'll move your session. If we ever cancel at short notice, you're not charged.
Rehab training questions
How much does a rehab personal trainer cost?
Your Introductory Rehab Assessment is £120 for 60 minutes, and every Rehabilitation Training session after it is £120. There's no joining fee and no membership.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on you: your injury, your goal and how your body responds. After your assessment, your written plan gives you an honest estimate.
Is this physiotherapy?
No. We don't diagnose or treat. We coach strength training once you're ready to train, and we're happy to work alongside your physio.
Should I see a physio or a personal trainer first?
If your injury is new or hasn't been assessed, see a physio or your GP first. Once you've been cleared to train, rehab personal training builds the strength to get you back to what you do.
Do I need a referral?
No. A plan from your physio or surgeon helps, but you can book your assessment directly.
Can I claim on my insurance?
We don't bill insurers directly. You receive a full receipt for every session, which you can use to claim if your policy covers rehab training. Check with your insurer before you book.
What's the difference between Rehabilitation Training and 1:1 Personal Training?
Rehabilitation Training (£120) is for anyone training with a current injury or pain, and works from your assessment and any plan from your clinician. 1:1 Personal Training (£105) is for people training without a current injury.
What if I need to cancel?
Give us at least 24 hours' notice and we'll move your session. With less notice, the session is forfeited.
Where are you?
Unit 9, 6 Northampton Street, London N1 2HY, just off Essex Road. Essex Road station is a minute's walk away, and buses 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 run from Angel to the Essex Road Station stop.
Pick up where treatment stopped.
Book your Introductory Rehab Assessment and leave with a plan you can trust.
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