Personal Training in Edgecliff
Tailored Training, Not Templated.
Work one-on-one with a Sweaty Soul coach to build strength, improve fitness and train with more confidence. Every session is shaped around your goals, experience and lifestyle, so your training feels clear, focused and achievable.
At our boutique fitness studio in Edgecliff, you’ll get the space, structure and support to work towards your goals without the overwhelm of a busy gym floor. Whether you want to lose body fat, move better, build consistency or feel stronger, your coach will guide you with clear programming, proper technique and progress that makes sense.
Why Choose Personal Training at Sweaty Soul?
Personal training gives you the space, structure and support to train with more purpose. Whether you’re starting fresh, rebuilding confidence, working towards a specific goal or wanting to get more out of your training, our coaches will meet you where you’re at and help you move forward.
Tailored Personal Training
Your sessions are built around your goals, fitness level, injuries, schedule and confidence. Instead of following a generic program, your trainer will adjust your training to suit where you are now and where you want to go.
Boutique Studio Setting
Train in a calm, welcoming space with fewer distractions and more personal attention. Our Edgecliff studio gives you the privacy and focus of a smaller environment, without the overwhelm of a busy gym floor.
Science Based Training
We use proven training principles to help you build strength, improve movement and progress safely. Your program is structured around proper technique, smart progression and sustainable results.
Technique First Coaching
Your trainer will guide your form, explain each movement and help you train with confidence. This means you are not just completing exercises, you are learning how to move well and get more from every session.
Meet Our Personal Trainers
Our personal trainers bring together expert coaching, practical experience and a genuine care for helping clients feel stronger, fitter and more confident.
Each trainer has their own style, but the approach is consistent: thoughtful programming, clear communication and training that feels personal to you.
Whether you are new to exercise, returning after time away or ready to push your training further, our team will help you find the right plan and the right pace.
Darren Ratten
Darren Ratten, or “Rat” as he’s known around the studio, is the Head Instructor, Business Owner and Director of Sweaty Soul.
His approach is built around energy, accountability and getting the best out of every client. No matter your fitness level, Rat will challenge you, support you and help you get stronger, fitter and more confident.
Janis Blums
Janis brings years of coaching experience, a strong sporting background and a clear passion for helping people train properly. His sessions are structured, precise and focused on helping clients build strength, fitness and confidence through smart, well coached movement.
As well as being a professional trainer, Janis is also a firefighter.
Luke Swan
Luke Swan, also known as “Swan” or “Swanny”, is a personal trainer with an elite level GAA background and currently plays AFL in Sydney.
His training philosophy is simple: train with purpose. Luke brings energy, structure and a good dose of personality to his sessions, helping clients build strength, fitness and confidence while enjoying the process.
-
Yes. Sweaty Soul offers personal training from our boutique studio in Edgecliff, close to Edgecliff Station, Rushcutters Bay and the wider Eastern Suburbs.
Our sessions are tailored to your goals, fitness level and experience, with structured programming, technique coaching and support to help you train with confidence.
-
Sweaty Soul is a boutique studio, so the experience feels more personal, focused and supportive than a large commercial gym.
You will not be left to figure things out on your own. Your trainer will guide your technique, structure your sessions and help you train in a way that suits your body and goals.
-
Yes. Sweaty Soul is located in Edgecliff, close to Edgecliff Station, with a bus stop right outside the studio.
This makes it easy to get to by train or bus from nearby suburbs including Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay, Darling Point, Woollahra, Paddington, Potts Point and the wider Eastern Suburbs.
-
Yes, there is limited street parking near Sweaty Soul, including around Reddy Street, New Beach Road near Rushcutters Bay and Glenmore Road.
Parking can vary depending on the time of day, so we recommend giving yourself a little extra time before your session. If you prefer public transport, the studio is also close to Edgecliff Station, with a bus stop right outside.
-
Yes. Personal training is ideal for beginners because it gives you the right foundation from the start.
Your trainer will teach you how to move safely, use equipment properly and build confidence at a pace that feels right for you. You do not need to be fit before starting
-
Personal training is designed to meet you where you are. Your trainer will adjust the session to your current fitness level and help you progress step by step.
-
Yes. Personal training can support fat loss by helping you build strength, improve fitness and stay consistent.
At Sweaty Soul, we focus on training that is sustainable, not extreme. Your program may include strength work, conditioning and realistic habit support to help you work towards long term results.
-
Yes. Strength training is one of the key benefits of personal training.
Your trainer will help you build strength safely through proper technique, structured programming and gradual progression. This can support muscle tone, posture, confidence and overall fitness.
-
Yes. What many people call “toning” usually comes from building lean muscle, improving strength and reducing body fat over time.
Personal training can help by giving you a structured strength program, technique coaching and consistency, all in a supportive boutique studio environment.
-
In many cases, yes. Your trainer can adjust exercises, modify movements and work around certain limitations.
For medical injuries, we recommend following advice from your doctor, physiotherapist or health professional. Your trainer can then help adapt your training where appropriate.
-
Your first session is about understanding you.
Your trainer will chat through your goals, training history, injuries, lifestyle and experience level. They may also assess how you move so they can build a program that suits your body and starting point.
-
Wear comfortable activewear that you can move in, along with supportive training shoes.
Please bring a towel, water bottle and anything else you like to have with you during training. You do not need any special gear to get started.
-
It depends on your goal.
Personal training is best if you want a tailored program, technique coaching and a plan built around your body. Group fitness classes are great for consistency, energy and variety. Many clients get the best results by combining both.
-
Yes. Personal training pairs well with Sweaty Soul’s boutique gym classes.
Your personal training sessions can focus on technique, strength and tailored progress, while classes help you build fitness, consistency and routine.
-
Yes. Sweaty Soul is a boutique studio, which means the environment is smaller, calmer and more supportive than a busy gym.
Personal training is a great option if you feel nervous about starting, because you will have a coach guiding you through each session.
-
The best way to start is by getting in touch with the Sweaty Soul team.
You can either fill out the form below or email us at info@sweatysoulsydney.com.au. Our team will get back to you and help you find the right personal training option for your goals, experience and schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Training Enquiry Form
Ready to start personal training at Sweaty Soul? Fill out the form below and tell us a little about your goals, training experience and availability.
Our team will get back to you and help you find the right trainer, session style and next step.
info@sweatysoulsydney.com.au