Online coaching · Built in Banbury

For people who fell off training.

Structured strength & conditioning for people serious about changing, whether you're starting out, getting back into it, or you've hit a wall. Programming is built around where you are now and how hard you're willing to work. No fitness required to begin, just commitment.

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EST. 2015 ONLINE WORLDWIDE
NO BRO-SCIENCE NO FAD DIETS NO 30-DAY CHALLENGES NO MAGIC SUPPLEMENTS JUST THE WORK NO BRO-SCIENCE NO FAD DIETS NO 30-DAY CHALLENGES NO MAGIC SUPPLEMENTS JUST THE WORK
The track record

Twenty years of training.

What clients say

Chris is great- very knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about helping you reach your goals. Every session is challenging but pitched at the right level. I've seen real progress since training with them and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a supportive and professional trainer.

Richard M.

After 3 years of training on my own at the gym, I decided the time had arrived to change things up. Having had two back operations I was wary of the switch to free weights so decided to go forward with a PT. I chose Chris as he specialises in functional fitness which is part of what I was hoping to improve. Chris is hugely knowledgeable, professional, and patient, but crucially is extremely good at getting those extra few reps out of me - if it isn't challenging me it isn't changing me! In five months my strength, mobility and general fitness have improved beyond my expectations. I look forward to continuing our collaborations going forward. Thank you Chris.

Andrew M.

Chris has made a positive impact on my training mindset. Training on your own is ok for a time but then you can get stuck, make 0 improvements and gains. I booked 10 sessions with Chris and they were a game changer, he gave me the tools and challenged me to push myself in and out of those sessions and gave me a new lease of life in the gym. As I was specifically training for a cycling event some months later, the sessions were tailored to help support that, and proved to make a massive difference in the event I did. I would certainly recommend Chris for personal training, extremely knowledgeable and a great coach.

Richard I.

Chris has been an amazing personal trainer. Full of enthusiasm and helped to show me the ropes.

Graeme H.

At the age of 51 Chris has helped me discover a real enjoyment of working out. Can't believe my favourite thing in the gym is doing deadlifts, the other benefits have been sleeping better and managing day to day stresses better.

Tracy B.

Chris is easy to get along with and knows what he's talking about and is patient with you when you don't understand something he will take his time to explain it to you.

Sean
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Chris Cachia at the bottom of a heavy barbell back squat at PureGym Banbury
220kg
Deadlift PB
187.5kg
Back Squat PB
30km
Sub 3hr Run
12yrs
Coaching Clients
Who this is for

If you used to train, this fits.

Built for

  • People who used to lift, run, or play sport — and want to rebuild properly
  • Complete beginners, committed to learning properly and sticking to the plan
  • Mobility as a core part of the plan — better lifts, reduced injury risk throughout life
  • Anyone carrying weight they didn't used to carry
  • Returners after kids, surgery, career stretch, or just years off
  • People who want structured programming, not random workouts
  • Anyone who's tried generic online plans that didn't fit their life

Not for

  • People who won't step outside their comfort zone
  • Anyone chasing fads — 24-hour fasts, strict keto/carnivore diets, etc.
  • People who won't put in the work outside sessions, that's where most of the results are made
The method

Three things, done properly.

01 / PROGRAMMING

Structured. Periodised.

Compound-first ordering. Progressive overload tracked week to week. Phases that build on each other instead of random workouts pulled from Instagram. You'll know exactly what you're doing and why.

02 / NUTRITION

Evidence over hype.

Macros as a percentage of your daily calories. Nutrition is the lever that moves everything else. Micronutrients drive the systems most plans ignore — from energy production and hormones to recovery, immunity, and a dozen systems beyond. Macros are the fuel; micros are the engine.

03 / CHECK-INS

Direct. Honest.

Weekly written check-ins. Monthly call. WhatsApp access for the questions that matter. No soft feedback, no performative positivity.

The standard

Consistency
over intensity.

That doesn't mean easy.

The coaching

Two ways. One method.

Online coaching

Worldwide · Programmed · Personal
£150 / month
  • Custom programming, rebuilt every 4 weeks around your progress
  • Nutrition framework with macro targets, adjusted as your bodyweight and goals change
  • Weekly written check-ins, read and replied to personally
  • Same-day WhatsApp replies during weekdays
  • Form videos reviewed within 24 hours
  • Monthly call
  • Full exercise video library
  • Rolling month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
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In-person · Banbury

PureGym · Programmed · Hands-on
8-session block
£400 £50 / session

Train 1x or 2x per week. One programme cycle.

Monthly rolling
£220 £55 / session · 1x/week

Spread the cost or test the waters.

Train with me in person at PureGym, Banbury. Real-time form correction, hands on the bar, live load adjustments. Everything in the online programme, delivered face-to-face.

Clients can graduate to online coaching once their form and habits are locked in. You can stay in-person as long as it works for you.

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How payment works

Payment is made by card via a payment link sent after your application is accepted. Klarna is available at checkout (deselect the OneLink option to choose it).

"I trained myself to a high level. Life intervened. I'm rebuilding properly — the same way I'd programme any client. Every plan is tailored to current fitness, goals, and availability."

Chris Cachia locking out a heavy barbell deadlift at PureGym Banbury Chris Cachia outdoors with his Rottweiler Coco

Started training as a child. Two decades in before life intervened. Studied Sport and Exercise Management at Kent. Came back to it the way I'd coach anyone — structured, evidence-based, no shortcuts.

I work the way I'd want to be coached. Programming you can trust because it's grounded in exercise science and twelve years of coaching. Nutrition matters more than the training itself — full guidance and photo check-ins, not hand-waving. Honest feedback when something isn't working, and a fast change to the plan. I'd never sell something I wouldn't run myself.

Chris Cachia Founder · NoFadFit
NoFadFit logo — a red DNA helix containing the Greek letter Phi, above the wordmark NOFADFIT
The mark

Two symbols. One method.

Φ

Phi — the golden ratio

Balance, proportion, and intelligent design. Programming should be the right work in the right order — not random workouts pulled from nowhere.

DNA — the science

Biology, evidence, the raw code of human performance. Coaching grounded in what actually works in the literature, not what trends on Instagram this month.

Common questions

The honest answers.

I haven't trained in years. Will this work for me?

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Yes — this is exactly who the coaching is built for. Every exercise is prescribed on a case-by-case basis. Your mobility, injury history, and movement quality decide what you do, not a template. For some lifters that means good mornings before Romanian deadlifts while we work on the hinge. For others it's an alternative to the barbell, sometimes for a phase, sometimes for good, because it delivers the same training effect with less risk. Form-first for the first two weeks, supersets layered in once that's locked. We don't pretend you're starting where you left off.

I'm a complete beginner — can I still apply?

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Absolutely, if you're committed to sticking to the plan. We start with introductory training to find your baseline and build from there. It's better to start too easy than too hard.

The first phase is form-heavy rather than load-heavy. We learn the basics (hip hinge, bracing, posture, foot pressure). We identify weak areas and tight spots before adding weight. The exact exercises are chosen for you, not from a template.

Do you do in-person coaching in Banbury?

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Yes. Train with me in person at PureGym, Banbury. Real-time form correction and hands-on coaching, with the full programming and check-in structure from the online plan delivered face-to-face.

Clients can graduate to online coaching once their form and habits are locked in. You can stay in-person as long as it works for you.

Once you've applied, we'll discuss your goals, availability, and decide on the plan that works best for you.

What are the in-person terms?

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8-session blocks expire 3 months from purchase. One extension of up to 4 weeks available per block on request, taking the window to 4 months.

Cancellations with 24+ hours notice can be rescheduled within the block window. Cancellations within 24 hours are forfeited.

Payment for your next block lands 4 working days before your final session so your new programme is ready on time. Late payment means a delayed plan.

What equipment do I need?

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Gym access is strongly preferred.

Home-only can work for some clients depending on goals and what you have available. A barbell, plates, a rack, adjustable dumbbells, a bench, and a mat cover the basics. We'll talk about it on the call before starting.

How is this different from a generic plan I'd buy online?

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Generic plans assume you'll fit yourself to the plan. This is the opposite. Your programming adapts depending on your progress and needs — such as muscular imbalances, posture, mobility, and recovery. The programme advances with you. Nutrition targets shift with your bodyweight and goals. You get a coach, not a PDF.

Do I have to count calories?

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Macros yes, fanatical tracking no. You'll have a daily target and a clear food framework — what to prioritise, what to drop. One flexible homemade meal a week sits inside the plan. The point is consistency over months, not perfection over days.

What if it isn't working for me?

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Tell me. We'll review what's happening with training, nutrition, recovery, life outside the gym, and adjust the plan. There is no contract and you can cancel at any time.

Take the first rep

The rebuild starts here.

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