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If you only raise your standards when you’re in a place of pain, you will forever yo yo between in and out of shape phys...
01/06/2026

If you only raise your standards when you’re in a place of pain, you will forever yo yo between in and out of shape physically and mentally.

The last 2 weeks have reminded me that holidays aren’t just about “time off” when you run your own business.They’re abou...
31/05/2026

The last 2 weeks have reminded me that holidays aren’t just about “time off” when you run your own business.

They’re about making memories with the people you love, properly slowing down, and actually appreciating everything you work so hard for.

For me and my family, Disney World has always been our happy place. Somewhere we can completely switch off, laugh together, forget about the stress of everyday life for a while, and just enjoy being present with each other in the Disney “Bubble.”

These last 2 weeks have given me the chance to properly recharge mentally, physically, and emotionally. Less noise, less pressure, less constantly being “on”. Just more gratitude, more clarity, and more moments that genuinely matter.

I took a complete break from social media and coaching comms while I’ve been away, knowing my clients have everything they need to keep progressing until I’m back. And honestly, that’s something I’m really proud of. I have such an amazing bunch of clients that support and encourage my switch off time.

As business owners, we can sometimes feel guilty for switching off, but the truth is we need these moments. The business keeps moving, your clients keep showing up, and you come back a better person because of it.

So if you get the chance to get away with your family, do it. Make the memories, take the photos, be fully present and enjoy it properly.

Because these are the moments you remember forever.

Operating at your best isn’t about squeezing more hours out of the day, it’s about managing your energy within them.We a...
10/05/2026

Operating at your best isn’t about squeezing more hours out of the day, it’s about managing your energy within them.

We all want to perform: at work, as a parent, as a partner, as a friend. But too often we try to do it by running harder, longer, and with less rest. That’s where it breaks down.

You can’t pour from an empty cup.

The most effective, energised people I know don’t just work well, they recover well. They deliberately carve out time to “put the body on charge.” That might look like exercise, a walk with no phone, sitting in silence, or simply stepping away from noise and demand.

It’s easy to think:

“10 hours of work = more output.”

But in reality:

8 hours of focused work + 2 hours of intentional recovery = more productivity, better decisions, and far more energy for the people who matter.

Because when you’re recharged:

You’re more present with your kids
More patient with your partner
More engaged with your friends
And sharper in your work

There are only 24 hours in a day. That part is fixed.

How you allocate them isn’t.

You can spend them depleted, reactive, and running on fumes…

Or you can invest them wisely, protect your energy, and show up as the version of yourself people actually need.

Time spent recharging isn’t time lost.

It’s what makes everything else work.

I lost a client today….A really excellent one.I’ve watched this superstar go from gym goer to athlete. She’s relentlessl...
05/05/2026

I lost a client today….

A really excellent one.

I’ve watched this superstar go from gym goer to athlete.

She’s relentlessly actioned everything I’ve asked of her from day one.

Leaving nothing left in every gym session.

And to top it all off she did her first ever photoshoot and I think we can all agree she looks phenomenal.

So when came to me with the new goal of stepping on a body building stage, I naturally felt so proud that she has built the self belief to take on such a big challenge.

But sadly, as much as I love working with this amazing woman , I knew I was not the best man for the job here. So I advised Lucy to seek the expertise of a Bodybuilding Coach that knows the world of the stage and would bring out the best in her.

Sometimes great coaching means you need to step away. Know who you serve , and stay in your wheel house.

Lucy is now off to pursue her stage journey in the hands of someone else.

Am I sad to see her go? Yes.

Am I excited to see what she’s gonna bring to the table … you better bloody believe it !!!

I heard a quote recently that stuck with me“Don’t be at war with your peace.”When I first started out as a PT, I was des...
28/04/2026

I heard a quote recently that stuck with me
“Don’t be at war with your peace.”

When I first started out as a PT, I was desperate just to fill my diary. Saying yes to everything, chasing clients, trying to prove myself.

It’s taken years to get to where I am now.
Years of refining my craft.
Investing in education.
Building trust, testimonials, and real authority in my field.

People often focus on getting busy but the truth is that is only half the journey.

What no one really talks about is what comes next.

The responsibility.

Showing up every day with energy.
Delivering a high standard to every client.
Managing your time, your focus, and your own life alongside it all.

Right now I am running three parts of my business -

👉Evolve PT in my studio.
👉Evolve Online, coaching clients remotely.
👉Working within the Built to Last Empire as part of a 3 man remote team.

And if I am honest I never expected this level of responsibility.

But here is what I have learned

If you do not protect your own energy everything else suffers.

Taking time for yourself is not a weakness.
It is not laziness.

And it is not something to feel guilty about.

It is necessary.

Because you cannot pour into others if your own cup is empty.

So if you are busy right now building something growing pushing
remember this -

Don’t be at war with your peace.

If you want the physique, how you train mattersYes, you can diet down to low levels of body fat. Anyone can strip weight...
26/04/2026

If you want the physique, how you train matters

Yes, you can diet down to low levels of body fat. Anyone can strip weight off with a calorie deficit and enough cardio. But if your goal is to actually look like you lift, to hold onto muscle or even build a little while dieting, that approach alone will not get you there

The biggest shift for me was this
Train with the intensity in a cut like you would on a bulk.

That line stuck.

Because when you look around, the people who truly stand out are not just lean, they move differently. They have taken the time to learn how to lift efficiently. They do not shy away from those last tough reps. They bring intent, control and effort into every set. Their physiques always reflect it.

I have seen the other side too. Clients hesitant to send training videos, unsure of their ex*****on, avoiding that level of accountability. At the end of the journey, it shows. Not because they did not work hard, but because they did not maximise how they were working.

That was something I learned from as a coach.

Now exercise videos are a non negotiable part of my coaching.

I love seeing my clients train, whether that is in person or online. It is where the real transformation happens. Once someone learns how to move properly, how to create tension and how to push intensity in the right way, everything changes.

They feel muscles they have never felt before.
They get more out of every rep.
Their physique finally starts to reflect their effort.

Fat loss gets you lean.
How you train determines what is underneath.

What got you here won’t always get you there.You might not like that, but it’s the truth.I know how it feels when someth...
26/04/2026

What got you here won’t always get you there.

You might not like that, but it’s the truth.

I know how it feels when something has worked for you in your 20s and 30s, you hold onto it. You trust it. You defend it. I did the same.

Until my body started pushing back.

The shoulder that doesn’t feel right.The lower back that’s always tight.Joints that don’t just “warm up” anymore, they complain.

That’s not bad luck, that’s a warning.

And I’m seeing it more and more.

People coming to me with aches, pains, and constant niggles. Not because they’re lazy, but because they’re stuck. Training like they used to, ignoring what their body is telling them.

You’re not in your teens or twenties anymore. You’ve got more miles on the clock.

But the problem isn’t your age.

It’s that your training hasn’t evolved.

At some point, it stops being about how hard you can go, and starts being about how smart you can be.

Because right now, you’ve got a choice.

Keep doing what you’ve always done, ignore the signs, push through the pain, and pay for it later.

Or adapt.

Train in a way that actually supports where your body is now. That builds strength without breaking you down. That keeps you progressing instead of constantly managing injuries.

Your life is busy. I get it. It’s easier to stick to what you know and switch your brain off.

But your body doesn’t care about easy.

It responds to what you repeatedly do.

And if what you’re repeatedly doing is beating you up, it’s only going one way.

I’m fortunate that my career forces me to stay sharp. I have a responsibility to keep learning, to keep evolving, and to build the knowledge needed to program properly. Not just for myself, but for every client I work with.

This is exactly how I approach coaching.

No guesswork. No ego. No one size fits all.

I look at your time, your lifestyle, your ability to recover. I choose exercises that don’t just work around pain, they pull you out of it. I build you to be stronger where you’re weak, more resilient where you’re vulnerable.

Not just for now, but for what’s coming.

21/04/2026

Here’s the secret …

20/04/2026

This would ruin you ….

Jumping on the scales and actually monitoring your bodyweight isn’t obsessive it’s responsible.Short of anyone dealing w...
19/04/2026

Jumping on the scales and actually monitoring your bodyweight isn’t obsessive it’s responsible.

Short of anyone dealing with specific disorders this is a non negotiable for me. I stand by that fiercely. I’ve even turned away prospective clients who refuse to embrace it.

Think about it like this you wouldn’t stop checking your bank balance and just keep spending hoping for the best. Why treat your body any differently

When the scale jumps up a kilo in 48 hours news flash that’s not muscle. That’s data. And data keeps you accountable.

Daily weigh ins aren’t about obsession. They’re about awareness. Trends. Feedback. Adjustments. It’s a simple health metric that keeps you in check.

I’ve heard people say “It’s not healthy to weigh regularly.”Honestly ignoring it is far more irresponsible.

You don’t have to be emotional about the number but you do need to respect it.

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