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.
Knowledge-Based Coaching: With a background in medicine, I don't guess. 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
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.
Ready to meet Omar in person?