James Knight Personal Trainer

James Knight Personal Trainer I help adults aged between 59 & 99 to build strength, balance, and lasting wellness through simple, sustainable exercises.

I offer one-on-one and group sessions across Perthshire, and flexible online coaching for seniors who prefer to train from home. James Knight provides a professional personal training service that motivates you to achieve your goals. I am a fully mobile service, training clients in Perthshire, Dundee and Fife. With my experience I can train people in every environment gyms, at home or outdoors. On

e to one personal training.
£45.00 per hour
second time a week £40.00
£270 for 10 sessions (10% discount)

I also conduct group sessions where you can get fit with friends and share your successes.Up to a maximum of 4 people.

2 people £25 per person
3 people £15 per person
4 People £13 per person

03/09/2026

Heel, Toe, Let's Go: Fixing Your Walking Gait 👟

Lift your toes, then rock back onto your heels — standing with a chair for support, or seated if you prefer. Simple, but it makes a real difference to how you walk.

⚖️ Improves your walking gait and how your foot moves through each step
🩸 Gets circulation moving in your lower legs
🦴 Builds ankle strength that supports everyday balance
🪑 Shown both seated and standing — pick what suits you

Beginner and intermediate friendly — start seated, progress to standing when you're ready.

Join us live, twice a week via Zoom.

📅 9:30am, twice a week
🏠 From your own home — no travel, no gym
💷 £35/month
👥 Ages 60 to 99 — all abilities welcome

💬 Message me here on Facebook
👉 https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

01/09/2026

Why We Practise Walking Backwards 🚶‍♂️

Ever pulled a jumper over your head, or washed your hair in the shower, and felt a bit wobbly?

That's your eyesight being taken out of the equation — and your balance having to cope without it.

This advanced exercise trains exactly that: a backwards tandem walk, chair nearby for support.

⚖️ Trains balance without relying on eyesight
🧠 Strengthens your inner ear and body's natural balance systems
🚿 Prepares you for real everyday moments — showering, dressing, and more

Join us live, twice a week via Zoom.

📅 9:30am, twice a week
🏠 From your own home — no travel, no gym
💷 £35/month
👥 Ages 60 to 99 — all abilities welcome

💬 Message me here on Facebook
👉 https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

Loving how busy our classes have got! 💪Whatever your fitness level, there's a place for you — we're here to support the ...
30/08/2026

Loving how busy our classes have got! 💪
Whatever your fitness level, there's a place for you — we're here to support the whole community.
📧 [email protected]| 🌐 jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

27/08/2026

🎥 Did you know strong hips could save you from serious injury if you fall? 💪
This seated outer thigh exercise using a resistance band is one of the most important exercises I include in my Strength & Balance classes — and here's why.

If you do have a fall, the muscles around your hips act as your body's natural shock absorbers.

The stronger they are, the better your body can absorb the impact — potentially meaning the difference between walking away and a serious injury. That's not scaremongering — that's just how the body works. 💡

In this video, you'll see a simple seated resistance band exercise that targets the outer thigh and hip muscles directly.

Seated means it's safe, controlled, and accessible — and the resistance band adds just enough challenge to build real strength over time.

🦵 Strengthens the outer thigh and hip abductor muscles
🛡️ Builds the muscular protection your body needs in a fall
⚖️ Supports better balance and more stable walking
🪑 Fully seated — safe and suitable for all abilities

We don't do this exercise just to look good. We do it because strong hips keep you independent, active, and protected — for years to come.

This is exactly the kind of purposeful strength training we include every week in my live online Zoom Strength & Balance classes — always adapted to your level.

📅 Twice a week via Zoom — finished before 10:15am
🏠 From your own home — no travel, no gym
💷 £35 a month — two live classes every week
👥 Ages 60 to 99 — all abilities welcome
💬 Message me here on Facebook
👉 https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

25/08/2026

🎥 A simple walking exercise that makes a big difference to your ankle health! 🚶

This week's video shows an exaggerated walk — a brilliant beginner exercise that's suitable for everyone, no matter your starting point.

Here's how it works: really push down through your toes as you step, lift the toes of your opposite foot up towards you, then land gently on your heel. It feels a little unusual at first, but this simple change maximises the flexion and extension through your ankle joint — something we often lose without realising it as we get older.

🦶 Improves ankle flexibility and range of movement
🚶 Strengthens the muscles that control every step you take
⚖️ Supports better balance by improving how your ankle reacts to the ground
🪑 Balance aids nearby for extra confidence if needed — just in case

Why does this matter? Your ankles play a huge role in balance and fall prevention. The stronger and more flexible they are, the more stable and confident you'll feel on your feet — whether you're walking round the shops, on uneven pavements, or simply moving around the house.

This is exactly the kind of simple, purposeful exercise we build into every live online Zoom Strength & Balance class — suitable for complete beginners, and genuinely effective.

📅 Twice a week via Zoom — finished before 10:15am
🏠 From your own home — no travel, no gym
💷 £35 a month — two live classes every week
👥 Ages 60 to 99 — all abilities welcome

💬 Message me here on Facebook
👉 https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

Another busy class, on this sunny Monday morning in Abernethye focus on strength and balance. 🙂 For more information ple...
24/08/2026

Another busy class, on this sunny Monday morning in Abernethye focus on strength and balance. 🙂 For more information please email James [email protected]

20/08/2026

🎥 Think you're ready for a balance challenge? Try this! 💪

This standing walking exercise using balance pods is one of the more advanced balance exercises I use in my classes — and it's brilliant for those of you who have been training consistently and are ready to take your balance to the next level.

The pods create an unstable surface that really challenges your body's ability to stabilise and react — mimicking the kind of uneven ground we face every day. Cobbled streets, grassy gardens, stepping off a kerb — this exercise trains your body to handle all of it with confidence.

⚖️ Advanced balance challenge on an unstable surface
💪 Strengthens ankles, knees and hips under real pressure
🧠 Sharpens the brain-body connection and reaction speed
🚶 Directly linked to safer, more confident walking outdoors
🪑 A chair or wall nearby for support throughout — safety first!

This is the kind of progression that's possible when you commit to consistent balance training. My members work up to exercises like this over time — starting gently and building week by week.

Not quite at this level yet? That's absolutely fine — everyone starts somewhere, and my live online Zoom classes cater for all abilities from complete beginner right through to advanced. 😊

📅 Twice a week via Zoom — finished before 10:15am
🏠 From your own home — no travel, no gym
💷 £35 a month — two live classes every week
👥 Ages 60 to 99 — all abilities welcome

💬 Message me here on Facebook
👉 https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

06/08/2026

🎥 Struggling with poor posture or upper back weakness? This one is for you!

This resistance band upper back strengthening exercise is shown both seated and standing — so whatever your ability or mobility level, you can do this one safely from your own home.

💪 Strengthens the upper back and improves posture

🧍 Helps you stand taller and move more confidently

🪑 Seated and standing options — suitable for all abilities

⚖️ Reduces the risk of falls by improving upper body stability

Poor upper back strength is something I see really commonly in people aged 60 and over — and the good news is it responds brilliantly to consistent, gentle resistance work like this.

This is exactly the kind of exercise we include in my live online Zoom Strength & Balance classes every week — always adapted to YOUR ability and health conditions.

📅 Twice a week, done before 10:15am — from your own home

💷 £35 a month — two live classes every week

💬 Message me here or visit: https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

04/08/2026

🎥 This simple standing balance exercise could be a game changer for your confidence on your feet!

The Flamingo Swing is a brilliant balance exercise — using just a chair or wall for support, it gently challenges your balance and strengthens the muscles that keep you steady and upright every single day.

⚖️ Improves balance and stability
💪 Strengthens the hips and legs
🦺 Safe to do at home with chair or wall support
🚶 Directly linked to walking and fall prevention

The best part? You can practise this every day from your own living room — and over time the difference in your confidence and steadiness will be remarkable.

This is the kind of exercise we include every week in my live online Zoom Strength & Balance classes — purposeful, safe, and tailored to YOU.

📅 Twice a week, done before 10:15am — from your own home

💷 £35 a month — two live classes every week

💬 Message me here or visit: https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

30/07/2026

🎥 Knee or hip pain stopping you from exercising? This one's for you.

This seated resistance band single leg press is a brilliant alternative to a lunge — all the strength benefits, none of the knee and hip strain.

Done entirely from a chair, it's safe, effective, and perfect if you're managing pain or recovering from a joint problem.

💪 Strengthens the muscles around the knee and hip

⚖️ Reduces pain over time with regular practice

🪑 Completely seated — no pressure on painful joints

This is exactly the kind of exercise we do in my live online Zoom Strength & Balance classes — always adapted to YOUR body and YOUR pain levels.

📅 Twice a week, done before 10:15am — from your own home

💷 £35 a month — two live classes every week

💬 Message me here or visit: https://jamesknightpersonaltrainer.com

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