Harriet Chiam

I’m a strength and gymnastics coach helping adults build strength and skill for long-term capability.

I run the Strength & Skill Club (1:1 coaching) and have a coaching community to support your strength and skill training!

27/05/2026

How to Start Gymnastics Training (Without Overthinking It)

Starting gymnastics training can feel confusing. At first, you look online and see: advanced skills complicated routines people training for hours As a result, it can make you feel like you need to do everything at once. But you don’t. In fact, the simpler you keep it at the start, the better your progress will be. First: You Don’t Need Much to Get Started…...

Starting gymnastics training? You don’t need a full gym, complicated routines, or hours of training.You just need the right basics - done consistently. Here’s how to actually start training gymnastics in a way that leads to progress (without overcomplicating everything).

20/05/2026

What People Who Actually Get Results in Gymnastics Do Differently

Two people start training at the same time. And in this scenario, are at a similar starting point. Same goals, same motivation, same amount of time available. A few months later: One of them has their first pull-up. They’re holding handstands against the wall. Ticking off the goals they laid out a few months ago. The other? Still stuck, inconsistent and left wondering what they’re doing wrong....

Training hard but not seeing results in gymnastics? It’s not usually effort that’s missing - it’s structure.Here’s what people who actually make progress do differently… and why most people stay stuck.

13/05/2026

Why You’re Not Improving in Gymnastics (Even Though You’re Training Hard)

You’re training, showing up through the good and the bad. Effort is being put into your sessions. And yet… nothing’s really changing. Your handstand still isn’t there, pull-ups aren’t improving and you just feel like you’re stuck doing the same things over and over again. Always scaling. Not seeing even the smallest of wins. It’s frustrating! Especially when you know…...

You’re showing up, putting the work in, and still not seeing progress in your handstands, pull ups, or skills. Most people think the answer is 'train harder' but that’s not usually the problem.It’s how you’re training.In this post I break down the 4 most common reasons people get stuck in gy...

06/05/2026

What Happens When You Start an Online Coaching Programme

Starting an online coaching programme can feel unclear from the outside. At first, you might wonder what actually changes and what it is even like. Will your training get harder, will you be expected to do more and will feel overwhelming? In most cases, the shift is much simpler than that... Training becomes clearer and because of this, progress and goals feel much more attainable....

Most people expect coaching to make training harder. In reality, it makes it clearer. Here’s what actually changes when you start.

29/04/2026

Am I Ready for Coaching? (Probably Sooner Than You Think)

Am I ready for coaching is a question most people ask themselves at some point. Usually, it doesn’t come with a clear answer. Instead, it sounds more like: “I’ll start when I’m a bit stronger.” "I'm not sure now is the right time." "I need to have my life sorted our first." “I just need to be more consistent first.”...

Most people wait until they feel 'ready'... But readiness doesn’t come first; clarity does. If you’ve been hesitating, this will help you decide.

22/04/2026

Who Coaching Is For (And Who It Isn’t)

Who coaching is for isn’t always obvious. It’s easy to assume that coaching is for everyone - or that more support is always better. In reality, coaching works best at specific stages and when people are ready to take it on. And just as importantly, there are times when it’s not the right fit. Understanding that makes it much easier to decide what you actually need....

Coaching isn’t always the right step - and that’s okay.But if your training feels unclear despite consistent effort, this will help you decide.

15/04/2026

Training Case Study: What Progress Actually Looks Like Over Time

A training case study is often presented as a big transformation. Before and afters, new skills, personal bests... Something obvious and seemingly very instant and quick! And I know I can be guilty of this, especially in a world of Instagram reels 😅 Real progress doesn’t look like that. It looks like showing up for every session intentionally, even when you don't feel like it....

These aren't dramatic transformation stories. It’s what actually happens when training becomes clearer, simpler, and more focused over time.

08/04/2026

What Progress Looks Like in Training (It’s Not Always Obvious)

What progress looks like in training is rarely dramatic. It’s easy to imagine progress as something visible - heavier lifts, new skills, obvious milestones. Sometimes it is. But often, progress is quieter than that. Subtle improvements.Better control.More consistency.Less hesitation.Clearer understanding. And because those changes are subtle, they’re easy to miss. Why We Misunderstand What Progress Looks Like in Training…...

Not all progress is dramatic. Sometimes the biggest improvements are the quiet ones - the kind you only notice when you look back. If you’ve been doubting your training lately, this is for you.

01/04/2026

Programme vs Coaching: What’s the Real Difference?

Programme vs coaching is a question many people don’t ask until progress slows down. At first, a well-written programme feels like enough. It tells you what to do. It structures your week. It removes guesswork. For a while, that works. But over time, something changes. The exercises are clear, sets are written and the structure exists; yet progress feels uncertain. This is where the difference between programme vs coaching becomes important....

A good programme gives structure. Coaching gives interpretation. If your training feels unclear despite having a plan, this explains why.

25/03/2026

How to Prioritise Training for Better Progress

How to prioritise training is one of the most important skills you can develop if you want long-term progress. Most people don’t struggle because they lack effort. They struggle because they try to improve everything at once. Strength, skill, mobility, conditioning, weak points (although I often find people avoid those 😅) accessories. All of it feels important. Without clear priorities, training becomes busy instead of productive....

Strength. Skill. Mobility. Conditioning. If everything feels important, nothing truly improves. Here’s how to prioritise your training so progress finally feels clear.

Address

Bournemouth

Telephone

+447701329316

Website

http://harrietchiam.com/, https://swarm.store/hc-coaching/open-club, https://swarm.store/hc-coaching/strength-and-skill-

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Harriet Chiam posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Bournemouth?