YOUR Personal Training (YPT) has partnered with Anytime Fitness to offer self-employed personal trainer roles at six London gyms operated by Zest Leisure. The positions are live now across South West, West, and North West London. If you hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification and you want a role where you keep 100% of your earnings, build your own client base, and have a structured programme behind you to help you do it, these are worth your full attention. Each placement comes with up to 2 months rent-free, giving you a real runway before any licence fees apply. Here is what the partnership involves, which locations are hiring, and how to apply.
Why YOUR Personal Training has partnered with Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing gym brands, with 175+ clubs operating across the UK and Ireland, all running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That 24/7 model matters for self-employed personal trainers. It means more bookable hours across the day, greater flexibility for your clients, and a facility that attracts members who take their training seriously.
YPT has expanded into Anytime Fitness because the brand's approach to personal training aligns with how YPT operates. Anytime Fitness limits the number of personal trainers working at each site, which creates a better environment for building a sustainable client base. You are not competing with twenty other PTs for the same pool of members. The gym actively supports a quality-first model, and so does YPT.
This partnership is part of YPT's wider network of 420+ gym and leisure centre partnerships across the UK, built over more than fifteen years of placing qualified personal trainers into roles where they can build serious, long-term careers.
The six locations are operated by Zest Leisure, an independent operator running Anytime Fitness clubs across London. Their focus on investing in the quality of personal training within their clubs made this a natural fit for YPT.
James Lorey, Co-owner and Director at YOUR Personal Training, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Zest Leisure, an operator that shares our passion for developing exceptional Personal Trainers. This collaboration allows us to create more opportunities for fitness professionals to build meaningful, sustainable careers while delivering outstanding value to members.”
David O’Donnell, Founder of Zest Leisure, added: “At Zest Leisure, we are committed to providing the best possible environment for both our members and our teams. Partnering with YOUR Personal Training enables us to invest even further in our Personal Trainers – helping them grow their businesses, develop their skills, and ultimately enhance the experience we offer in our clubs.”
Which Anytime Fitness gyms in London have personal trainer vacancies?
Six Anytime Fitness locations across London are currently accepting applications for self-employed personal trainer roles through YOUR Personal Training. All six are live now.
| Location | Area | Gym Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness Balham | South West London | Well-connected residential area with strong local demand |
| Anytime Fitness Clapham Junction | South West London | Three floors on Lavender Hill, SW11. One of the largest facilities in the area |
| Anytime Fitness Tooting | South West London | Tooting High Street, SW17, with strong footfall and an established membership |
| Anytime Fitness Wimbledon | South West London | Largest free weights space in Wimbledon, 12 racks across three floors |
| Anytime Fitness Ladbroke Grove | West London | Serves the Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, and Kensington catchment |
| Anytime Fitness Swiss Cottage | North West London | Specialist kit including Peloton, Stages, and Watt bikes alongside full Life Fitness and Hammer Strength range |
Each role is a self-employed position. Applications are open to newly qualified personal trainers and experienced PTs alike. For a full overview of PT jobs available in London through YOUR Personal Training, visit the PT jobs in London page.
What does the self-employed PT package at Anytime Fitness include?
Each role placed through YOUR Personal Training comes with four things built in.
Up to 2 months rent-free. The rent-free period carries no licence fee. That period exists so you can get settled, build your initial client list, and start earning before ongoing costs kick in. It gives you a genuine financial runway rather than pressure from day one.
100% of your earnings retained. Everything you earn from your personal training sessions is yours. There is no commission arrangement, no revenue share, and no percentage taken. You set your rate, you train your clients, and you keep what you earn.
Access to Forward by YOUR PT. Forward is a structured six-month business development programme included with your placement. It covers the full journey from getting established in a new gym to building a consistent, growing business. The programme guides you through pricing your services, acquiring your first clients, retaining them, and planning for long-term growth. It is built specifically for self-employed PTs, and it is the kind of structured support that most trainers figure out the hard way on their own.
Access to PT Hub. PT Hub is an online resource centre for self-employed personal trainers. It provides templates, guides, and business tools available from day one, covering the practical side of running your own PT operation.
How much can you earn as a self-employed PT at Anytime Fitness?
A self-employed PT working full-time through this placement can realistically earn £50,000 or more per year. Indeed’s London salary data, updated 6 April 2026 and based on 723 reported salaries, puts the broader market average at £36,948 – but that figure covers all PT employment types across the city. In a 24-hour gym with an established membership, in one of London’s strongest fitness markets, your earning potential is determined by your session rate, client volume, and how consistently you build your business.
Is this the right move if you have just qualified as a personal trainer?
If you have recently completed your Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification and are weighing up your options, these roles remove the two barriers that put most newly qualified PTs off self-employment: the financial risk and the lack of a framework.
The rent-free period means you do not need to generate income from the very first week. You have time to get to know the gym, introduce yourself to members, and build your first client conversations without the pressure of a ticking financial clock. Forward by YOUR PT then gives you a clear structure for everything that follows. You are not expected to arrive already knowing how to price your sessions, generate leads, or retain clients. The programme walks you through each stage.
Working within an established, well-equipped gym like Anytime Fitness also gives you a credible professional environment from your very first session. You are not working in a small independent gym with twenty members. You are operating in a brand that people in the local area already know and use.
Already working as a PT elsewhere? Here is why experienced trainers are making the move
If you are currently employed at a gym or renting floor space somewhere else, two questions are worth asking honestly. What percentage of your session income do you actually keep? And what do you get in return for what you give up?
The Anytime Fitness roles through YPT offer 100% of earnings from the start, within a 24-hour facility that has an established, active membership. If you are currently working in a revenue-share arrangement or paying a high weekly rental with limited support infrastructure, the financial case for switching is often straightforward once the numbers are laid out.
Anytime Fitness is also a brand with real credibility in the markets these gyms serve. Wimbledon, Clapham, Notting Hill, Swiss Cottage – these are areas with strong demand for personal training from members who are willing to invest in their fitness. Working within a recognised gym brand makes the initial client conversation easier than it would be in an unfamiliar independent facility.
How do you apply for a personal trainer job at Anytime Fitness?
To apply, you need to hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. This is a firm requirement across all six locations, with no exceptions.
The application runs through YOUR Personal Training. You can apply directly via the individual location page for the gym you are interested in using the links in the table above, or you can submit a general application through the YPT jobs hub if you are open to more than one location.
These positions are being actively filled. If you are a qualified PT and one of the six Anytime Fitness locations fits your area of London, applying promptly is the right move.
If you are not yet qualified and this opportunity has made you think seriously about a PT career, YOUR Academy offers a direct route to a Level 3 qualification with a clear pathway into a YPT placement once you are qualified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a self-employed or employed position?
All six roles placed through YOUR Personal Training at Anytime Fitness are self-employed positions. You operate as an independent business owner within the gym, setting your own rates, managing your own schedule, and retaining 100% of what you earn. There is no base salary and no employer-employee relationship. As a self-employed PT, you are responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance contributions.
What does the rent-free period mean in practice?
The rent-free period covers up to 2 months. No licence fee is charged from your start date to the end of your launch month, and the following full calendar month is also rent-free. Licence fees begin from the first of the third calendar month. The period is designed to give you time to build a client base and generate income before ongoing costs begin, so you are not immediately working to cover costs before you have established yourself.
What is Forward by YOUR PT?
Forward by YOUR PT is a six-month structured business development programme included with your placement. It covers the full arc of building a self-employed PT business, from your first week in a new gym through to running a sustainable, growing client list. The programme includes three phases and covers practical areas including pricing, client acquisition, retention, and long-term planning. It is designed specifically for self-employed personal trainers and is included at no additional cost as part of your placement through YPT.
What is PT Hub?
PT Hub is an online resource centre for self-employed personal trainers. It gives you access to templates, business guides, and tools to support the day-to-day running of your PT operation. It is available to all personal trainers placed through YOUR Personal Training, including those in the Anytime Fitness partnership roles.
Are the Anytime Fitness gyms open 24 hours?
Yes. All six Anytime Fitness locations with vacancies through YOUR Personal Training operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For self-employed personal trainers, that means greater flexibility in scheduling client sessions and the ability to offer early morning, late evening, or weekend appointments without restrictions tied to staffed opening hours.
What qualifications do I need to apply?
You must hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification to apply for any of the six roles. This requirement is firm across all locations. A Level 2 qualification alone does not meet the criteria for these positions. If you hold a Level 3 qualification from a CIMSPA-recognised provider, your qualification is accepted.
How much can I realistically earn as a self-employed PT at Anytime Fitness?
A self-employed PT working full-time through this placement can realistically earn £50,000 or more per year. Indeed’s London salary data, updated 6 April 2026, puts the broader market average at £36,967, based on 723 reported salaries – but that figure covers all PT employment types across the city. Your income is not fixed at a salary figure; it is determined by your session rate, client volume, and how consistently you build your business. The rent-free period gives you the time to establish that client base before any licence costs apply.
Can I apply if I have just completed my Level 3 qualification?
Yes. Applications from newly qualified personal trainers are welcome at all six Anytime Fitness locations. The rent-free period and access to Forward by YOUR PT are specifically designed to give PTs who are new to self-employment a structured, lower-risk start. You do not need an existing client base or prior experience of self-employment to apply.
About the Author
Ollie Kerr is Regional Director South at YOUR Personal Training, responsible for PT placements and career development across southern England, including London. A qualified personal trainer since 2015, Ollie built his own self-employed PT business before moving into a leadership role at one of the UK’s largest personal trainer placement platforms. He oversees the partnerships and trainer network that make the Anytime Fitness roles possible.