About Omar Ryan
The Story Behind
Oryan Fitness
I started my fitness career in 2016. Like many personal trainers, I began by working in busy commercial gyms and shared personal training studios across Islington.
It didn't take long for me to become frustrated.
I would carefully plan a structured session for a client, only to arrive and find every squat rack and cable machine occupied, or be interrupted by members asking, "How much longer have you got?" Instead of focusing on coaching, I was constantly changing workouts on the spot. My clients weren't getting the sessions they had paid for, and they weren't getting the results they deserved.
That's why I opened Oryan Fitness in 2023.
I wanted to create a private one-to-one studio where every session is built around you—not around waiting for equipment. No crowds. No interruptions. No compromises. Just your own dedicated space to train.
From Aesthetics to Athletics:
My Personal Story
When I first started training, I was just trying to look good. But as I got deeper into fitness, I realised something that changed my entire approach: if you focus on being athletic, looking good happens naturally and you will be able to maintain your results.
This realisation led me to discover Olympic weightlifting, which transformed how I train and how I coach. I stopped focusing on vanity metrics and started focusing on mobility, posture, and mastering correct movement patterns.
My Coaching Philosophy:
Calm, Focused, and Detail-Driven
If you are looking for a coach who screams, shouts, and runs a "boot camp" style session, I am not the trainer for you.
My coaching style is calm, firm and determined. I focus on teaching you how to motivate yourself from within rather than shouting at you from the outside. Ultimately, I want to give you the knowledge and confidence to stay motivated long after our sessions together and to walk into any gym knowing exactly how to train independently.
Here's what you can expect when you train with me:
Attention to Detail: I watch every rep and correct your technique in real time to keep you safe and ensure you are training effectively.
Anatomy, Biomechanics knowledge & Personal Training: Using my medical background, I don't guess—I coach with precision. Every exercise, progression and modification has a purpose, based on movement science and your individual needs.
Listening to Your Body: I adapt each session to how you move and feel on the day, helping you make consistent progress while reducing the risk of pain and injury.
Qualifications & Credentials
I believe in high standards. That is why I do not just coach clients — I also work as an external tutor and assessor, helping develop the next generation of personal trainers across the UK.
• Coaching clients since 2016
• Oryan Fitness studio opened in 2023
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
• Level 4 Certificate in Obesity and Diabetes Management
• Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (qualified to work with medical conditions and injuries)
• Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) — specialising in posture correction
• Tutor and Assessor for Personal Training Qualifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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Oryan Fitness is at Unit 9, The Ivories, 6 Northampton Street, Islington, London N1 2HY, just off Essex Road. We’re around a 10-minute walk from Angel and Highbury & Islington stations. Enter through The Ivories’ main archway and turn right and walk through the courtyard to Unit 9.
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Your package includes a personalised programme combining strength and conditioning with posture, mobility and corrective exercises. You also receive nutrition and lifestyle habit coaching, plus progress reviews every 6–8 weeks to assess your progress and adjust your programme.
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Your session is an hour long. We start with a tailored warm-up, followed by exercises focused on your goals—strength, fat loss, muscle building or core stability. Depending on your programme, we may include conditioning with boxing, battle ropes, slam balls or the Assault Bike.
We also use trainer-assisted stretching, including PNF. This combines gentle muscle contractions against resistance with relaxation and stretching to help improve flexibility and mobility.
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We’ll discuss your goals, exercise experience and any relevant health concerns.
A movement and posture assessment helps us understand your mobility, core stability and current strength. I’ll then explain my recommendations and discuss a realistic training plan suited to your needs.
Most importantly, we’ll see whether we’re a good fit to train together.
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We review your progress every 6–8 weeks, looking at changes in strength, mobility, fitness and how you feel. Depending on your goals and preferences, we can also track body measurements, weight and progress photos—all optional. These reviews help us adjust your training and nutrition habits to keep your programme focused on your goals.
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Training packages are paid in advance. We offer three monthly options for training once, twice or three times a week, with Direct Debit as our preferred payment method. If you’d like to train more often, we can discuss a suitable plan during your introductory session.
For frequent travellers or people with unpredictable schedules, we also offer a flexible 10-session package, valid for 12 weeks.
We’ll help you choose the package that fits your goals and schedule during your introductory session.
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You can reschedule or cancel through the booking app with at least 24 hours’ notice before your session.
If a genuine emergency prevents you from giving enough notice, please contact your trainer or Omar as soon as possible. We’ll discuss your circumstances and the available options.
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Most sessions take place with just you and your personal trainer in the studio. Occasionally, one other personal trainer and their client may be using the space at the same time. Your session remains one-to-one, with your trainer’s full attention.
If you prefer exclusive use of the studio, please discuss this with Omar during your introductory session so we can arrange your training accordingly.
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Duo personal training lets you train with a partner or friend, with the studio reserved exclusively for you both and your trainer.
We also offer small-group personal training for 3–4 people, with focused coaching and attention for everyone.
If you have a group of friends or work colleagues who’d like to train together, contact Omar to discuss your goals and suitable options.
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Our members-only private gym access lets approved clients book the studio for independent training, with the space entirely to themselves. Access is arranged separately from personal training, following an initial consultation.
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Yes. Qualified freelance personal trainers can hire our equipped private studio in Islington N1 by the hour for one-to-one client sessions, movement assessments and fitness filming. Bookings are flexible, without an ongoing membership commitment.
Whether you're completely new to training or looking to take your training to the next level, I'd love to help you achieve your goals. I genuinely enjoy teaching, and nothing gives me greater satisfaction than seeing my clients grow stronger, move better, and gain confidence.
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