ABOUT pt unlocked
PT Unlocked exists to help personal trainers build careers that last — not just businesses that burn bright and fade out.
I’ve been where you are. Long hours, inconsistent income, the pressure to be everything to everyone — all while trying to keep your own passion alive. PT Unlocked was created to give trainers a clear path forward: one built on stronger client relationships, smarter systems, and genuine confidence in who you are as a coach.
The mission is simple — to help you:
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Build a business that supports your life, not the other way around.
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Reduce stress, avoid burnout, and rediscover the passion that got you started.
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Create lasting impact with the clients you serve and the industry you love.
Whether you’re a newly qualified PT feeling lost about where to begin, or a coach who’s been in the game for a while and wants to rebuild your spark — PT Unlocked will help you get there.
Through practical tools, honest conversations, and mentorship from real coaches who understand the grind, we’ll help you unlock the clarity, balance, and success you’ve been looking for.
our Founder
My name is Mike Brake
I’m Mike Brake — a personal trainer, mentor, and studio owner who’s spent almost 2 decades helping people move better, feel stronger, and build habits that actually last.
When I first started out, I thought being a great PT was all about programming and nutrition. But it didn’t take long to realise the real challenges are the things no one warns you about — building trust, managing clients, keeping your energy up, and somehow fitting in your own life around it all.
That’s what led me to create PT Unlocked — to give trainers the tools, structure, and clarity that I wish I’d had earlier in my career.
Now I run a busy studio in the South of England and work with a growing number of coaches who are serious about building careers that last. My approach mixes the practical side of business with mindset and behaviour-change strategies — because you can’t build longevity if you’re running on empty.
Outside of work, I’m usually attending my kids school events and sports clubs, training myself, on a basketball court, or simply spending time with my family. Balance has become something I don’t just talk about anymore — it’s something I live by.
