The Pocket PT by Courtney Black - Health & Fitness - Hardback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780008441593
Publisher: Thorsons (HarperCollins)
Age Range: Adult

Overview
The Pocket PT is the bestselling home fitness guide from Instagram personal trainer Courtney Black. Designed for anyone who is time-poor, gym-averse, or simply wants a realistic route to feeling stronger, this hardback delivers a structured 28-day workout programme alongside practical nutrition and mindset advice. It's built for real life, requiring minimal equipment and no gym membership, making it ideal for busy parents, shift workers, students, and total beginners who want visible, sustainable results.

About the Book
Courtney Black built a devoted online following by proving that effective training doesn't need a gym, endless equipment, or hours of free time. The Pocket PT distils her method into a clear, day-by-day 28-day plan that guides readers from their very first session through to noticeable strength and confidence gains. Each workout is designed to be completed at home, with progressions that scale from beginner to intermediate so that no one is left behind and everyone has room to keep improving. Beyond the exercises themselves, the book weaves in honest, empathetic guidance on nutrition and mindset, drawing on Courtney's own journey through disordered eating and a difficult relationship with exercise. Rather than promoting quick fixes or restrictive rules, she focuses on building habits that actually last — realistic meals, a healthier relationship with food, and a kinder internal dialogue around body image and progress. The tone throughout is encouraging and non-judgemental, positioning the book as much a mindset reset as a fitness manual. Clear step-by-step instructions support every move, helping readers understand correct form and build confidence. Whether the goal is losing weight, toning up, or simply building a consistent exercise habit, The Pocket PT offers the accountability of a personal trainer in book form.

• Complete 28-day home workout plan requiring minimal equipment
• Beginner-to-intermediate progressions so anyone can start and keep improving
• Nutrition guidance to support sustainable, non-restrictive eating habits
• Mindset coaching drawing on Courtney Black's own recovery journey
• Step-by-step photography for safe, correct exercise form
• Durable hardback edition, great for gifting or everyday reference

About the Author
Courtney Black is a UK-based personal trainer and fitness influencer with a large and engaged Instagram following, built around her honest, accessible approach to home workouts. Having overcome her own struggles with disordered eating and exercise, she now champions a balanced, sustainable approach to fitness and body image. The Pocket PT is her debut book, translating the training method she has used with thousands of online clients into a practical, easy-to-follow home programme for readers of all fitness levels.

Why You'll Love This Fitness Guide
Practical, encouraging, and genuinely achievable, The Pocket PT replaces gym intimidation with a clear plan you can follow from your living room. It's the perfect gift for anyone starting a fitness journey or needing fresh motivation.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN provided is for the UK print edition.