One-to-One Personal Training
Private sessions designed around the client's goals, experience and lifestyle.
Central London · By Appointment
Private Personal Training at 1 Orchard Street
Intelligent, individualised coaching for strength, performance, movement and long-term health in the heart of Central London.
Marble Arch · Marylebone · Mayfair · Hyde Park
Independent coaching by Maximum Velocity Performance. Sessions are available by appointment only.
The MVP Framework
Move. Force. Endure. Measure. Sustain.
These five pillars shape every MVP programme. Movement establishes quality, Force develops physical capacity, Resilience prepares the body for demand, Feedback guides adaptation, and Sustainability ensures progress can be maintained. Together, they prevent coaching from becoming one-dimensional or driven by a single metric.
01
Movement
Move
02
Force
Force
03
Resilience
Endure
04
Feedback
Measure
05
Sustainability
Sustain
The Approach
More Than a Standard Gym Session
Coaching begins by understanding the person: goals, training history, current ability, injuries or limitations, work demands, schedule, recovery capacity and preferences.
Programming evolves through observation, assessment, feedback and progress — not a fixed template.
“The result is coaching built around the person in front of me — not a generic workout pulled from a template.”
- 01UnderstandGoals, history, ability, limitations, demands.
- 02AssessMovement, strength, capacity and recovery.
- 03ProgrammeIndividual training built for the person, not a template.
- 04ProgressOngoing feedback, refinement and honest measurement.
Services
Coaching Built for Real Outcomes
Strength and Conditioning
Structured development of strength, power, movement quality and physical capacity.
Movement Assessment
A detailed evaluation of mobility, stability, control and movement strategy to guide training decisions.
Athletic Performance Coaching
Strength, speed, power, resilience and movement preparation for recreational and competitive athletes.
Body Recomposition
Intelligent training and lifestyle support for reducing body fat, developing muscle and improving physical confidence.
Mobility and Resilience
Training to improve movement options, physical robustness and confidence during everyday or athletic activity.
Return-to-Training Support
Progressive coaching for clients rebuilding strength and capacity following injury or a period away from training.
MVP coaching does not replace diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation from an appropriately qualified medical professional. Where necessary, coaching can work alongside your existing clinical support.
The Environment
A Premium Environment Built for Focused Coaching
- 01High-quality strength and conditioning equipment
- 02Space for movement assessment
- 03Free-weight and cable-based training
- 04Athletic and functional training options
- 05A professional appointment-led environment
- 06Central London accessibility
- 07Privacy and individual attention
The facility provides the environment. MVP provides the coaching service.
CSYour Coach
Chris StephensonFounder and Performance Coach
Chris is the founder of Maximum Velocity Performance and provides personalised one-to-one coaching for professionals, athletes and individuals seeking a more considered approach to physical development.
His work combines strength and conditioning, movement, athletic preparation, body composition, recovery and sustainable lifestyle practices — an evidence-informed, practical, honest approach, free from hype or absolutes.
“My role is not simply to count repetitions. It is to understand what you need, coach what is in front of me and create a process you can sustain.”
Experience & Qualifications
Experience Across Elite Performance and Private Coaching
With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Chris has worked with professional athletes from NFL, Premier League football and Premiership Rugby environments, alongside award-winning creatives, senior executives, academics and high-net-worth private clients.
20+ YEARS
Professional coaching experience
SPORTS SCIENCE
Degree-qualified
NASM PES
Performance Enhancement Specialist
LEVEL 4
Strength and Conditioning
The same principles that support elite performance—intelligent assessment, individual programming, progressive training and honest feedback—are applied to every client.
Who It's For
Coaching Designed Around You
- 01You want to become stronger and more capable
- 02You want to train consistently without repeatedly breaking down
- 03You need a programme that fits a demanding working life
- 04You are returning after injury or a prolonged break
- 05You want to improve athletic performance
- 06You want to change your body composition intelligently
- 07You value expertise, discretion and personal attention
- 08You have outgrown generic gym programming
You do not need to be an elite athlete. You only need to be ready for a more purposeful approach.
How It Works
A Considered, Human Process
01
Initial Conversation
Discuss goals, history, schedule and current challenges.
02
Assessment and Strategy
Establish an appropriate starting point through discussion, movement assessment and practical coaching.
03
Personalised Coaching
Begin a progressive programme that is reviewed and adapted as the client develops.
Location
Train With MVP at 1 Orchard Street
London
W1H 6HJ
Beside Selfridges
Moments from Marble Arch, Marylebone, Mayfair, Hyde Park, Oxford Street and Paddington.
- By appointment only
- +44 7775 420102
Maximum Velocity Performance operates independently from this location. All sessions and enquiries must be arranged directly with MVP.
Postcode
W1H
1 Orchard Street
London W1H 6HJ
London W1H 6HJ
Beside Selfridges
Marble Arch · Marylebone · Mayfair · Hyde Park
By appointment only
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Ready to Train With Greater Purpose?
The initial conversation covers your goals, training history and suitability so we can decide together whether MVP coaching is the right fit.
Speak to Chris directly
+44 7775 420102
Coaching enquiries are handled personally by phone. A short conversation is the best way to understand goals, discuss training history and confirm suitability.
- 1 Orchard Street, London W1H 6HJ
- By appointment only