Build strength. Improve your health. Stay capable for life.
Personalised, evidence-based coaching backed by over 10 years of experience and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Whether you want to get stronger, get fitter or invest in your long-term health, I'll help you make progress that lasts.
One-to-one sessions at PureGym Harrogate, or online coaching wherever you are.
The main difference is whether you want me beside you in the gym, or a coach guiding your training remotely. If you're local, you can also combine the two.
In Harrogate
£40per one-hour session
Coached sessions at PureGym Harrogate. Best if you want hands-on technique coaching, someone to plan and run your sessions, and accountability in person.
Anywhere
£99per month
A programme written for you in the PT Distinction app, a weekly check-in with me and adjustments as you progress. Best if you're happy training on your own but want a coach behind the plan.
I'm Dan Korcu, a self-employed personal trainer. I've spent over 10 years coaching at PureGym Harrogate, helping people build strength, improve their fitness and become more confident in the gym. I also hold a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science.
That combination shapes how I coach. The science tells me what should work; a decade of coaching real people tells me what actually does, for someone with your schedule, history and starting point. So before we plan anything, I take the time to understand where you're starting from, what you want to achieve and what will realistically work for you.
I believe good coaching should give you more than a workout. You should understand what you're doing, why you're doing it and how you're progressing, so you become more capable and confident over time.
I work with people of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners and people returning after a long break to experienced lifters who want more structure.
Every session is coached in person, so you always know what to do, how to do it well and why it's in your programme.
We start by getting a picture of how you move, what you can comfortably do and what you've done before. From there, training is matched to your goals, whether that's building strength, improving your fitness, changing your body composition or feeling at home in the gym, and it progresses as you do.
Please note: I'm an independent personal trainer working at PureGym Harrogate. To train with me in person you'll need an active PureGym membership that gives you access to the Harrogate gym.
£40 per one-hour session. You can pay per session, in blocks or monthly, whichever works best for you.
Strength and fitness become more important as we get older, but that doesn't mean lowering your expectations of what you're capable of. My approach is about building and keeping the strength, fitness and physical capability to carry on doing the things you enjoy, for as long as possible. That's as relevant at 30 as it is at 60.
Muscle and strength underpin almost everything, from lifting heavier in the gym to playing sport and staying independent later in life. They're worth building early and worth keeping.
A fitter heart and lungs, and joints that move well, let you stay active on your own terms, whether that's hiking, travelling, running or simply never feeling held back.
Training that fits your life well enough to last for years. Consistency over the long run does more than any short burst of effort.
Not in Harrogate, or prefer to train on your own schedule? You get a programme written for you, a weekly check-in with me and a coach who notices when things start to drift, for £99 a month.
A decade at PureGym Harrogate, coaching people with different goals, ages, abilities and schedules.
A BSc in Sport and Exercise Science underpins how I plan and coach.
I explain what we're doing and why, so you build knowledge and confidence, not just fitness.
Straightforward advice and realistic expectations. No gimmicks, crash diets or quick-fix promises.
Use the form below, email or WhatsApp. Just tell me a little about your goals.
I'll get back to you by email, usually with a short questionnaire about your goals, training history and availability.
We'll agree the best option for you, then book your first session or set up your online programme.
One-to-one personal training is £40 per one-hour session. You can pay per session, in blocks or monthly, whichever suits you best.
Yes, for in-person training. Sessions take place at PureGym Harrogate, so you'll need an active PureGym membership that gives you access to that gym. Online coaching doesn't require a PureGym membership.
Online coaching is £99 per month. It's paid monthly with no minimum term, so you can cancel any time. You can read more about what's included on the online coaching page.
Absolutely. Training is built around your current ability, and learning the basics properly is part of the process. Lots of people start exactly where you are.
Yes. I work with adults of all ages, and I have a particular interest in helping people stay strong, fit and capable as they get older.
I'll get back to you by email, usually with a short questionnaire so I can understand your goals, training history and availability. From there, we'll agree the right option and get you started.
Yes. Online coaching isn't tied to a location. Your programme is delivered through the PT Distinction app, with weekly check-ins and messaging through the app.
Yes. If you're local, you can book in-person sessions at PureGym Harrogate alongside your online coaching, at the usual £40 per session. It's a good way to get hands-on technique coaching while the app keeps you on track in between.
Tell me a little about what you'd like to achieve and I'll get back to you by email. There's no obligation.
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Message me on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp)In-person sessions take place at PureGym Harrogate. Online coaching is available wherever you are.
