Direction first
Clarity before intensity. We define where you're going before we worry about how hard.
Meet your coach
Direction is something
Direction is something
you can rebuild
The story behind Compass Reformation, and the philosophy that guides every session.
Then
Now
My story
From setback to direction
I'm Ryan Compass. I didn't come to coaching from a perfect, undefeated path, I came to it through adversity. Like a lot of the people I now work with, I've had to rebuild: my strength, my confidence, and my sense of where I was heading.
That experience reshaped how I see fitness. It's not about chasing someone else's idea of perfect. It's about finding your direction and walking it consistently, adapting the plan to the body and life you actually have. As an adaptive athlete, I learned that limitations are just starting points, and progress is always possible when the approach is right.
Compass Reformation exists for that reason: to help people find direction, rebuild confidence and transform their lives, with real support, not pressure.
Coaching philosophy
How I coach
Four principles shape every programme, whether you're a beginner, a returning athlete or rebuilding after a setback.
Adapt, don't quit
Injuries, schedules, life. We adapt the plan around them instead of abandoning the goal.
Whole person
Training, nutrition, sleep and mindset together, because real results need all four.
In your corner
Honest accountability and genuine encouragement. You won't do this on your own.
The journey
What working together looks like
01
Consultation
A free, relaxed conversation about your goals, history and any challenges.
02
Your plan
A personalised programme, training and nutrition, matched to your life.
03
Coaching
We train, adjust and build momentum together, in person or online.
04
Transformation
Measurable progress and lasting confidence that goes far beyond the gym.
Photo: clients trainingShow the range of people you coach.
Who I help
Coaching that's genuinely inclusive
Compass Reformation is built for everyday people, not just the already-fit. If you've felt out of place in a gym before, you're exactly who this is for.
Busy professionalsFat lossStrength & conditioningOlder adultsRebuilding confidenceMobility & long-term healthAdapted trainingComplete beginners
Where exercise can be safely adapted around a health challenge, I'll work with you, and where appropriate, with your healthcare team, to train in a way that's right for you.
Credentials
Qualified, insured & always learning
Placeholder credentials, update with your exact qualifications and registrations.
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Qualified in advanced personal training & programme design.
Nutrition Coaching
Certified to guide sustainable, evidence-based nutrition.
Insured & DBS-checked
Fully insured, first-aid trained and background-checked.
Let's talk
Your transformation starts with a conversation
No pressure, no judgement, just a friendly chat about where you want to go and how I can help you get there.