About John Parlanti
Coaching Built on Experience
I’m John Parlanti, a personal trainer based in Clapham. Fitness didn’t always come naturally to me. I wasn’t always in shape. At one point, I weighed 120kg. I know what it feels like to struggle with consistency, confidence, and motivation.
I LOST 20 KILOS IN 4 MONTHS. Find out how I did it below.
123kg of a fat man. Rolls big enough for a dog to sit on. But when you’re in that state, you adjust to that “normal”. Making yourself think that it’s ok, that it’s fine to not go to the gym, that you’re “too busy”, that it’s fine to let your health and fitness fall by the wayside because you’re prioritising something else. It took me 5 years to realise that this wasn’t the life I wanted to live. Avoiding every camera because deep down I was ashamed of myself, blood pressure through the roof, 5 years of poor health, just wasting my life away.
Then covid happened.
BANG. A chain of events was set in motion. Having time off work, not seeing anybody made me assess my situation, I had time to realise that I needed to change everything I was doing. My diet, my fitness, my health. My health became my priority and I set off at max effort.
I brought a few weights for the garden, I set myself daily step goals, I brought a Myzone belt so I could track my workouts. Over the next few months, I dropped 20kg in body fat while putting on muscle and felt incredible, unrecognisable, the best I felt in 10 years.
The transformation I achieved inspired me to become a coach and help other people who are struggling to become fitter and healthier, so they can be better for themselves, their family, friends and colleagues. You can’t appreciate being fit and healthy all the time until you’ve made the transformation and then look back to where you came from.
From Transformation to Professional Coaching
Fitness wasn’t something that always came naturally to me. Although I grew up around sport, athletics, football and swimming discipline and structure weren’t always consistent in my own life. That’s exactly why my transformation meant so much.
After losing 20kg and rebuilding my health, I wanted to understand the process properly, not just for myself, but so I could help others avoid wasting years like I did. I entered the fitness industry in 2007 and began working across public and private fitness centres in both gym and pool environments. Over time, I gained experience coaching complete beginners, busy professionals, and athletes training at a competitive level.
Qualifications
What separates my coaching isn’t just qualifications. It’s lived experience combined with over a decade of professional practice.
I am fully qualified under the Focus awarding body and hold:
• Level 3 Personal Training qualification
• Level 3 Sports Science qualification
• Level 2 Swimming Coach qualification
• Indoor Cycling Instructor certification
• Full professional insuranceMy coaching philosophy is simple:
Structure over motivation.
Discipline over extremes.
Long-term standards over short-term fixes.
LOCATION
I’m based in Clapham, working with clients across SW4 and SW11, including Clapham Common and Clapham Junction. Sessions take place in a private training environment, designed to provide focused, structured coaching without the distractions of large commercial gyms. If you’re looking for a personal trainer in Clapham who combines in-person coaching with structured app support, you’ll find both accountability and clarity here. Whether you live locally or work in the area, I help busy professionals build strength, lose fat and raise their standards without extreme approaches. Check out my article with NappyValleyNet to find out more.
MY COACHING APPROACH
FITNESS TRAINING
Every client I work with follows a structured training plan built around their starting point, goals and lifestyle. I begin by assessing your current strength levels, movement patterns, conditioning and training history. From there, I design a progressive programme that evolves week by week ensuring you’re constantly improving without burning out. This isn’t random workouts. It’s planned progression, with clear performance targets and measurable milestones so you always know exactly where you stand.
CARDIO & STRENGTH
I combine strength training with conditioning work to improve body composition, cardiovascular health and overall performance. Strength training forms the foundation building lean muscle, improving posture, increasing metabolic efficiency and enhancing resilience. Conditioning is layered in strategically to support fat loss, stamina and long-term heart health. The goal isn’t just to “get tired.” It’s to build functional strength and endurance that carries over into real life, inside and outside the gym.
ENCOURAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Consistency is built through structure, not motivation alone. Alongside in-person sessions, I use the Parlanti Method App to provide full accountability between workouts.
Through the app, clients can:
• Log workouts, log PBs and track performance
• Monitor progress and milestones
• Follow structured training plans
• Stay accountable with habit tracking
• Receive guidance and support outside of sessions
This ensures the coaching doesn’t stop when you leave the gym. It becomes a complete system combining in-person training, structured programming and digital accountability to create long-term results. Support is always there. But standards stay high.
“The body achieves what the mind BELIEVES.”
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As a personal trainer in Clapham, I understand that everyone starts their fitness journey at a different fitness level.
Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, building lean muscle, or improving overall fitness, every plan is built around your unique goals and lifestyle.
My coaching focuses on:
Structured strength training and weight training
Proper nutrition and nutrition coaching
Postural assessment and functional strength
Fitness testing to track progress
Sustainable results, not short-term fixes
I work with clients across Clapham and Clapham Common who want expert coaching in a supportive environment. Whether you want to lose weight, build strength, or improve your health and fitness goals, I create a clear plan that fits your busy life.
This isn’t random workouts. It’s effective training that makes all the difference.
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Many clients come to me feeling anxious about the gym or unsure where to start.
My role as a trainer in Clapham is to help you feel comfortable, confident and supported from day one.
Through structured personal training, we focus on:
Weight loss and fat reduction
Strength training for muscle growth
Building functional strength
Improving posture and correcting imbalances
Increasing energy levels and overall well being
The goal isn’t just to change your body weight.
It’s to create a healthier lifestyle, more energy, better posture, and long term change.
You’ll feel stronger, more confident, and capable in your everyday life, not just during a workout.
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Fitness is more than just exercise.
That’s why every client has access to structured programming through the Parlanti Method App ensuring support outside the gym as well as during sessions.
This includes:
Personalised training plans
Nutrition guidance and proper nutrition support
Fitness testing and progress tracking
Accountability to help you stay focused and stay consistent
Adjustments for sports injury or setbacks
Whether your goal is muscle gain, weight loss, or improving overall health, expert coaching combined with clear structure leads to real results.
If you're ready to take the first step toward becoming the best version of yourself, I offer a free consultation to assess your fitness level and create a clear plan forward.