Level Up Your PT Career at PerformX
25-26 February 2026 I NEC Birmingham
Join YOUR PT's exclusive LevelUp sessions featuring Phil Learney, Oli Patrick, and 6 industry-leading speakers. Get full access to the UK's biggest fitness event.
Expert LevelUp
Sessions
8 industry-leading speakers across 2 days. Learn from Phil Learney, Oli Patrick, and specialists in sales, nutrition, wellbeing, and community building.
Full PerformX
Access
General Access to all PerformX stages, Coaching Zone, VIP Club, exhibition floor, and After Party. Two days of world-class content and experiences.
Earn CIMSPA
CPD Points
Gain recognised professional development credits for attending LevelUp sessions. Build your credentials while levelling up your PT business.
Connect with industry leaders
Connect with personal trainers, gym owners, and industry leaders. Build relationships that grow your career beyond the event.
Wednesday 25th February
Master the fundamentals that drive PT success. Day 1 covers lead generation, evidence-based nutrition, wellbeing revenue streams, and the science that future-proofs your career.
Oli Patrick
Commercialising Wellbeing in the PT Space
Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management with over two decades working in the space between medicine and fitness. Passionate advocate for fitness professionals taking ownership of the wellbeing market.
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The wellbeing market is exploding, but fitness professionals risk being left behind. Oli reveals how to expand your service offering beyond traditional training to include sleep optimisation, breathwork, and lifestyle coaching—creating multiple revenue streams whilst positioning yourself as a holistic wellbeing expert
Phil Learney
Hype VS Science
One of the UK's leading Human Performance Specialists and sports scientists. Known as "the coach of coaches" with over 30,000 one-to-one sessions and 25+ years shaping fitness education. Co-founder of HMN24.
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In an industry drowning in trends and social media pseudoscience, Phil delivers a provocative wake-up call on why biological credibility separates professionals from pretenders. Discover why understanding fundamental physiology and recovery will future-proof your career.
Dan Richardson
Nutrition Principles for PTs
SENr Registered Performance Nutritionist with a Masters in Sport Nutrition. Over three years working with elite athletes and active member of the sports research community publishing the latest training and nutrition methods.
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Cut through the nutrition noise with evidence-based principles that deliver real results. Dan breaks down fundamental nutritional strategies for body composition, performance, and recovery—translating elite-level sports nutrition into practical approaches you can confidently apply with everyday clients.
Keith Smith
Generating Leads on the Gym Floor
Over 24 years in the fitness industry and 20+ years in fitness education. Keith is a leading UK voice in creating exceptional client experiences and tutor shaping the next generation of fitness professionals.
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Transform everyday gym floor interactions into your most powerful lead generation tool. Keith shares proven strategies for starting authentic conversations and converting casual interactions into committed client relationships—without feeling salesy or pushy.
Thursday 26th February
Turn conversations into committed clients and build communities that last. Day 2 focuses on sales mastery, client retention, specialist training approaches, and exclusive insider access through our VIP industry panel.
Dr Athalie Redwood-Mills
Closing the Female Health Gap in Fitness
Leading expert in women's health and clinical exercise with nearly 30 years' experience across high-performance sport, healthcare, and education. Chartered Practitioner with CIMSPA and registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Athalie redefines how women are trained—not around limitations, but around capability, confidence, and lifelong movement.
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Women aren’t struggling because they lack resilience they’re struggling because the system isn’t built for them. In this session, Dr ARM exposes how male-centric training models fail women at key life stages and why adversity has become normalised in female fitness. Discover how redefining strength through a female-informed lens can close the health gap, future-proof your coaching, and elevate your impact as a fitness professional.
Andrew Tyrrell
Building Communities and Loyalty as a PT
Over 26 years of personal training experience coaching across multiple disciplines and working with clients of all ages and abilities. Andrew focuses on building skill sets that create genuinely fit individuals and brings practical wisdom on how personal trainers can build loyal communities that keep clients engaged for the long term.
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Your strongest competitive advantage isn't your programming or qualifications—it's the community you build around your clients. Andrew shares how to create a sense of belonging that keeps clients coming back year after year, transforming one-to-one relationships into loyal tribes who actively recruit for you.
Keith Small
Simplifying Sales for PTs
Over 20 years of industry experience helping personal trainers master the sales process through simplified, authentic approaches. Runs consultancy service through yoursuccess working with everyone from CEOs to PTs.
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Sales doesn't have to feel complicated or uncomfortable. Keith breaks down the sales process into simple, repeatable steps that feel natural and authentic. Learn how to guide prospects from initial conversation to committed client without high-pressure tactics and turn sales conversations from your biggest stress into your greatest strength.
VIP Panel
Industry Leaders Q&A
An exclusive panel of YOUR PT industry leaders sharing candid insights, real-world experiences, and practical wisdom from the forefront of the PT industry. Panellists to be announced.
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Join an interactive discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing personal trainers today. Bring your questions, hear diverse perspectives, and gain actionable takeaways from professionals who are successfully navigating the evolving landscape of personal training in the UK.
Why PerformX Live & LevelUp is Unmissable
Your LevelUp registration unlocks full access to the UK's biggest business of fitness event. Two days of world-class content, connections, and career-changing opportunities.
What's Included:
Earn CIMSPA CPD points for attending LevelUp sessions
Access to all PerformX stages: Main Auditorium, Coaching Zone, XLAB Stage, and PerformX Stage
Connect with 6,000+ fitness pros via the PerformX app
Exhibition floor featuring 40+ leading fitness brands and cutting-edge tech
Wednesday night After Party (on-site until 10pm)
VIP Industry Decision Makers from Fitness, Hospitality & Education
Gym Owners & Managers Driving the UK Fitness Industry
Personal Trainers, Coaches, and Practitioners Building Careers
Secure Your Place at LevelUp & PerformX
Step 1: Register
Complete the registration form to secure your LevelUp spot.
Step 2: Confirmation
Receive instant confirmation email from YOUR PT with your LevelUp session details.
Step 3: Get Your Ticket
Closer to the event, we'll email your PerformX General Access ticket giving you full access to both days.