When “Just Walk More” Isn’t Enough: The Case for Personalised Coaching in Complex Health

If you’ve ever been told to “just move more”, “try walking daily”, or “cut back on sugar and you’ll feel better,” you’re not alone... and you’re not wrong for feeling dismissed.

These blanket suggestions don’t account for chronic illness.

They don’t factor in joint pain.

They don’t acknowledge the fatigue after cancer treatment.

They don’t see the full human being behind the symptoms.

This is where exercise referral coaching steps in... not to give you a plan, but to give you a personalised, safe, and sustainable approach to rebuilding your health.

Why Generic Advice Falls Short 

Mainstream health messaging is built around healthy, high-functioning bodies. But if you live with:

 • Chronic fatigue

 • Hormonal imbalances (e.g. perimenopause, PCOS)

 • Post-cancer treatment effects

 • Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions

 • Complex medication side effects

…then a one-size-fits-all plan is, frankly, dangerous.

You’ve likely tried standard fitness programmes... and felt worse. Not because you’re lazy. But because your body needs a different approach.

What Makes Exercise Referral Coaching Different 

This is coaching grounded in clinical understanding; not just motivation.

I work with your GP, your physio, your medication, and your energy levels.

I build in rest and nervous system regulation as much as strength and stamina.

We assess risk, track your symptoms, and progress at your pace; not some arbitrary timeline.

Case Study: A Client with Diabetes and Joint Pain 

When Alison came to me, she was pre-diabetic, gaining weight, and scared. Her knees ached constantly, and she was on two different medications for blood pressure.

We didn’t start with burpees.

We started with breath work, resistance band activation, and daily meal consistency.

In 3 months, she lost 10lbs, halved her joint pain, and improved her HbA1c enough to stop one medication.

This Isn’t a Fitness Plan; It’s a Health Lifeline 

You don’t need a coach who pushes you harder; you need one who meets you exactly where you are.

And if no one’s told you this before... you can feel better.

You are worth investing in.

You just need a coach who understands your whole body, your whole life, and your whole story.

Ready to take that first step; one that’s actually designed for you? Get in touch today!