About Back To Fitness
Where Your Story Shapes Your Success
Welcome to Back To Fitness. We are a personal training team in Swansea, founded on the principle that adequate, caring fitness support starts with you and your story. Our goal is simple: to help people move, feel stronger and grow more confident.
Founder Paul Robertshaw, after years of building his successful Newport-based business, Optimize PT, Paul started a new chapter here in Swansea. His focus has always been on helping clients overcome obstacles, not just physically but in all the ways health challenges appear. Now, with Back To Fitness, we bring these values to a welcoming, private studio setting where your journey and well-being truly come first.
Our Philosophy: Genuine Care, Real Results
Back To Fitness is dedicated to long-term change. You will find no quick fixes, generic routines, or a “just push harder” mentality here. We believe in digging deeper. Why are you in pain? What habits or movement patterns brought you to this point? We don’t just look at numbers on a scale; we look at how you move, how your muscles work and where imbalances might be hiding.
Our first step is always a caring conversation. We’ll discuss your goals, lifestyle, previous experiences and reasons for seeking help. This allows us to uncover root causes and build a supportive, long-term plan. That’s why we recommend a minimum of one session a week at the start to give us time to build trust, investigate what’s holding you back and set you up for lasting progress.
What Makes Back to Fitness Different?
It's entirely about you. Our private, focused, distraction-free sessions are just one-to-one coaching tailored to your unique needs. Here's how we work:
1-to-1, 60-Minute Sessions
Each session in our private studio allows for thorough warm-ups, careful movement assessment, adequate exercise and a proper cool-down. We look at how you move on the day, rather than just following a rigid plan.
Flexible Plans
Session frequency adapts to your lifestyle and budget. Whether two or three times per week for faster progress or once weekly or fortnightly, you get the support needed to succeed sustainably. We always start with at least one weekly session to lay strong foundations.
Support Beyond Sessions
Progress isn't limited to the gym. We support you with at-home workout guidance, nutrition advice for weight loss or performance and regular check-ins to keep you motivated.
Root-Cause Analysis
For many, the real reason for pain isn't always where it hurts. We analyse your movement and muscle activation to address underlying causes, not just symptoms.
Why use Back To Fitness?
Movement Assessment & Long-Term Solutions
Quick fixes aren’t our style. Sometimes, knee pain is related to hip strength or movement patterns elsewhere. That’s why our process starts with understanding your whole body. Movement assessment is at the core of what we do. We identify those subtle issues in how you sit, stand or train that could be causing recurring pain or holding back your progress. With every client, we build a holistic, long-term plan that isn’t just about hitting short-term goals; it’s about ensuring you stay healthy, strong and pain-free for years to come.
Hybrid Training: Support That Fits Your Schedule
Life is busy and flexibility matters. That’s why we offer a hybrid model, combining in-person, hands-on sessions here in Swansea with focused online support. This way, your progress continues whether you can be face-to-face every session or need the convenience of a 30-minute online workout. Most clients start with in-person time and blend in online sessions as their confidence grows.
Our Qualifications & Experience
Your progress and safety are our priorities. Over the last 20 years, our lead trainer, Paul Robertshaw, has undertaken various qualifications, from Level 3 Certified Personal Trainer (2004) to Level 4 GP Exercise Referral Specialist, supported by specialist workshops in functional movement, flexibility and boxercise. This breadth helps us support anyone, from returning after injury to pursuing new athletic goals, with the right mix of care and expertise.
What Customers Say…
Highly recommend Back to Fitness. I started training about 18 months ago as I wanted to get fitter, healthier and lose some weight.
I’d struggled with knee pain due to arthritis and Paul has been great, he’s worked with me to build up the muscle around my knee and now I’m pain free!
I have a variety of training sessions which I do 4/5 times a week. I am much more active and I’ve lost over a stone in weight!
Deb
Common Questions
What sets your personal training apart?
At Back To Fitness, we focus on a friendly, gentle approach to fitness. We create customised exercise programmes that are enjoyable and effective, avoiding the “extreme workouts” you might find elsewhere.
Where in Swansea do you offer your services?
We offer personal training in and around the Swansea area. You can train online in the comfort and privacy of your own home, or come to our private gym in the area.
Are the training sessions truly private?
Yes, your privacy is a priority. All our sessions are private, whether you train online at home, or at our gym where it will only be you and your personal trainer.
Is your service suitable for beginners or older adults?
Absolutely. We believe everyone has a right to get fit, regardless of their current fitness level. We are here to guide you gently and help you get back on track towards a healthier lifestyle.