About Simon
Biography
Simon King began his career as a Personal Trainer in 2012 and holds a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport & Exercise Sciences from the University of Birmingham. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the fitness industry, Simon combines academic knowledge with practical, results-driven coaching.
His professional focus includes periodisation, sports performance, and lower back pain management. As a result, his training programmes are carefully structured to enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and support long-term progress. Moreover, Simon applies evidence-based methods tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
In addition to working with clients seeking weight loss, lean muscle gain, and rehabilitation, Simon is passionate about athletic development. Over the years, he has successfully coached both junior and professional athletes. Notably, his experience spans a wide range of disciplines—from rugby players to ballet dancers—allowing him to adapt his coaching style to diverse athletic demands.
Furthermore, Simon is a strong advocate for online coaching. He leverages modern training apps and performance tools to deliver flexible, effective programmes to clients worldwide. Through personalised workout plans, regular check-ins, and data-driven feedback, Simon ensures each client stays on track and motivated throughout their fitness journey.
Outside of coaching, Simon enjoys travelling and holds a Garden Planning Qualification from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), reflecting his creative interests beyond fitness.
In conclusion, Simon King remains committed to ongoing education and professional development, continually refining his approach to better serve his growing and varied client base.
More information on the athletes Simon coaches can be found [here].
Qualifications
HNC Sport and Exercise Sciences – University of Birmingham
Specialist Exercise Referral Instructor, Lower Back Pain Management (Level 4)
Nutrition – The Scientific Approach, Practitioner (Level 4)
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
BSY Diploma in Sports Massage & Sports Massage Award (Level 3)
Strength & Conditioning Course (Level 1) – KBT Education
UK Athletics Accredited Coach (Level 3) Event Group Coach – Sprints & Hurdles; Endurance.
British Cycling Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling
Level 2 Award in Technical Officials (Olympic Weightlifting)
1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting
Training Peaks – Level 1 Accreditation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07540581977
Simon is a top guy and very informative. He has helped me address the shin/calf problems and as a result helped me achieve a 5k time of 15:45. His extensive knowledge helps solve any sign of weaknesses that have appeared. This allowed me to push my training further and consistently reach 50 - 60 mile weeks.
I would highly recommend Simon to anyone wanting to achieve their goals and looking to achieve their full potential.
Simon King is a genuine and humble individual to be around. I look up to him in many ways. If my time in the UK was longer, I would’ve continued my journey with him because he’s such a good coach. He helped with joining several running events such as 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and half marathon. He improved my running skills and my fitness journey fantastically. I lost about more than 10 kg with him, and I’m so grateful because I wouldn’t have achieved my goal without him. I highly recommend Simon King for a client who wants to achieve his or her goals.
Over the last 24 months Simon has helped me with strength and conditioning but also my running programme and has created a periodised training programme to ensure we were peaking for my major races.
In 2021 he has helped me take over 4 minutes off my 25 mile time trail taking it from 57:54 to 53:49 and also over 2 minutes off my 10 mile best taking it from 22:54 to 20:39.
This season has been incredible with Silver medals at both the English and British duathlon championships for my age and finishing 8th overall at the British.
I've also gone on to get a 4th place at the world championships in Aviles Spain finishing 12th overall.
I losing lots of time on the bike until this year, my bike split at the world championships was 2nd fastest in my age category and 5th overall.
The work Simon King has done to give my legs and core the extra strength has enabled to come on leaps and bounds on the bike especially taking huge chucks off my times.
I highly recommend Simon for both S&C but also to help plan structured programmes giving athletes the confidence they'll peak for the right races.
What ever level you are, I believe he can help found those marginal gains you're looking for.
As a young girl, I was a member of my local athletics club where I ran with the middle-distance group. Whilst studying in Birmingham, I took time away from running and discovered that when I returned to the sport, I was getting continually injured.
Through his gym at Birmingham Physiotherapy, I met Simon whilst receiving treatment for my knee and ankle injuries. Together, we worked through my injury and built a foundation upon which I could strengthen, develop, and improve my running whilst remaining (most of the time) injury free.
In 2019, I achieved a 5K PB of 22:39 and during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Simon put together a 10-week programme to challenge and encourage me to beat this time. The training was difficult and at times I felt like giving up however, whenever I had any questions, felt unmotivated, or even had any niggles in my knees (from previous injuries), I knew I could count on Simon to reassure me I was performing well and provide me with appropriate stretches/mobility work to alleviate any muscle soreness I was experiencing.
In June, I achieved a new 5k PB of 20:55 – a time I never thought I would achieve. Now, with the help and support of Simon, I am striving to run a sub-20 5k by 2021 and can’t wait to see what tough, challenging training he has planned.
Thank you so much to Simon for his unwavering support in helping me to achieve my goals!