Michael Garzia - The Coaching Collective

Michael Garzia - The Coaching Collective Nutrition and Coach

Qualified Nutritionist and Certified Trainer.

Commitment to the sword.Maxim absolutely nailing his first official Off Season under my wing - and a true example what c...
24/08/2025

Commitment to the sword.

Maxim absolutely nailing his first official Off Season under my wing - and a true example what can be achieved when boxes are religiously ticked and discomfort is embraced.

You’re looking at a 15.0kg progression as a Natural Athlete in less than a year, making an obvious transition from Men’s Physique to Classic Physique - which was always the goal.

Nothing fancy here - calories above a level of comfort, persistent training progressions and a consideration for biofeedback.

And above all, meticulous attention to day-to-day productivity and mindset.

We’ve created an environment which conducts the process we’ve committed to, and in turn it has become as close to seamless as possible.

Here’s to our future brother.

Appreciate you, and respect what you’ve been able to achieve so far.

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Finally - big Yilly’s transformation.There we so many photos we could have chosen from for this one, but we settled here...
21/08/2025

Finally - big Yilly’s transformation.

There we so many photos we could have chosen from for this one, but we settled here.

From your average Gym-Goer, to a pretty damn good competitor.

Yilmaz always wanted to compete, and it was brought to my attention pretty early that he was capable of presenting a damn good package.

Between the shots, you’re only looking at a little over 6.0kg. Wild, when you think about it.

Periodically, we saw no significant peaks and troughs. It was mostly consistent, repetitive progressions which eventually became clock work once we’d “broken the seal” in the initial weeks and found our groove.

I’ve sung Yilmaz’s praise plenty through recent posts, so I don’t feel the need to sound like a broken record in telling you all how proud I am of him.

Besides, these photos pretty much say it all.

Well done brother.

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Present.Tonight is one of the first sessions in over 6-weeks where I’ve gone in and committed to not looking at the cloc...
20/08/2025

Present.

Tonight is one of the first sessions in over 6-weeks where I’ve gone in and committed to not looking at the clock, and taking as long as I need.

It’s been a while since I’ve really felt “in” the session, and while this wasn’t my best it’s still a significant improvement on my lower sessions of the preceding weeks.

This meant repetitions in reserve, new movements and choosing to not push discomfort.

It’s important to recognise that there will be blemishes in your journey. Your success will be dictated by your resilience, and capacity to get back on track despite adversity.

So here we sit a few months into what was meant to be the Off Season of all Off Seasons - looking hardly as we expected.

But it’d be naive to think life can’t happen at any moment.

The mission continues.

We will conquer.

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Food for thought 💭 Today on a podcast we had an incredibly conversation with another of the industry’s best - which had ...
15/08/2025

Food for thought 💭

Today on a podcast we had an incredibly conversation with another of the industry’s best - which had me reflecting on some of my recent experiences.

We delved into the concept of expectation and delayed gratification when it comes to competitive endeavours in particular.

So many become caught up in an outcome, the result of their journey. Few take the opportunity to step back and recognise that the reward is in the journey itself.

We went on to agree on the fact that for many athletes, early short comings are actually going to be preferred to that of reaching the destination.

It is here where we see growth and character development - which often leads to passion and therefore longevity.

We are ringside at the game of Bodybuilding, a game in which longevity is arguably the most important factor.

And without the short comings, the hard moments and the struggles, the journey would just not be the same.

A journey of passion, intensity and hunger.

Run your race, but do not rush it.

The race is the fun part, and the outcome nothing more than a bonus.

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20.0lb down, and wedding ready for all the way from California!It was a pleasure being able to work with Michael in the...
13/08/2025

20.0lb down, and wedding ready for all the way from California!

It was a pleasure being able to work with Michael in the lead up to his Bachelor Party and Wedding in 2025, kicking things off just shy of 200.0lb before reaching an average low of 176.85lb.

We managed to navigate this amidst a busy lifestyle, social events and all the chaos which comes into the lead in to a wedding.

So while restriction was in place, we capably recognised events (and travel) which were to be enjoyed.

A smooth criminal - Michael made the process seamless, communicating what was necessary to ensure we stayed on path for the big day.

We managed to wrap thing up in the midst of a nice surplus - placing him in a position to not only enjoy the time ahead, but to be able to do so without the anxiety which often comes post deficit.

Incredible work brother, and keen to hit another leg following the celebrations.

Appreciate your trust 🤝

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These transformations are more than just before and afters - they’re proof of what happens when the right support, struc...
11/08/2025

These transformations are more than just before and afters - they’re proof of what happens when the right support, structure, and strategy come together.

At The Coaching Collective, our clients don’t just get a training program. They get everything they need to create sustainable habits and discover their capacity for physique development.

Every result you see here started with a conversation, a plan built for them, and a commitment to doing the work.

Because real change isn’t just physical. It’s built on confidence, education, habits, and accountability.

What are you waiting for? Hit the link in bio or DM to enquire fo more information.

Tired of starting over? Struggling to stay consistent, motivated, or see real progress?At The Coaching Collective, we of...
11/08/2025

Tired of starting over? Struggling to stay consistent, motivated, or see real progress?

At The Coaching Collective, we offer personalised online coaching that goes far beyond just a meal plan or training split. We help you understand what’s holding you back.

From poor routines and mindset blocks to lack of structure, we give you the tools, support, and guidance to finally move forward.

With a tailored approach, weekly check-ins, and real conversations, we help you build habits that last, feel confident in your journey, and get results you can actually maintain.

This is coaching that works with your life - not against it.
Ready to change for good?

Hit the link in bio or DM to enquire for more information.

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One of the key themes amongst Athletes’ in any Competitive Season is the “boom” or “bust” of their Peak Week.It’s import...
07/08/2025

One of the key themes amongst Athletes’ in any Competitive Season is the “boom” or “bust” of their Peak Week.

It’s important to recognise that the Peak Week is not a time to deploy any “Hail Mary” protocols, as if you’re not in condition to begin with there is nothing which is going to change that.

More often than not, it’s best to keep things predictable and in line with the data available.

Of course, there are going to be exceptions to the rule. But these exceptions will usually require you to be Fat-Free to begin with. The more Body Fat, the more room for error.

In additional to the above points, one of the most common mistakes I see is feeding too close to stage time - and too aggressively. This is something I observed across my show season in particular, leading to little gain outside of a distended mid section.

Simple.

Predictable.

Zen.

The works been done - don’t put all your hard work to waste, in the pursuit of the 1%ers.

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A debut season to remember for , and a fire well and truly lit.I couldn’t be more grateful to have been able to take you...
06/08/2025

A debut season to remember for , and a fire well and truly lit.

I couldn’t be more grateful to have been able to take young Yilmaz to the stage. His conduction, his gratitude, his attitude.

He literally could not have done it better.

From day 1, I knew this man had the potential to go all the way. To present in a way we could both be proud of.

And we’re both incredibly proud.

The entire process was handled like a professional, and not only did the outcome speak for itself but he’s been able to walk away with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

He now enters a space where he’s capably lead by example, and formed a foundation from which he can radiate confidence.

Couldn’t be happier with how this has all panned out brother.

This is only the beginning and I’m keen for our future together 🫶🏻🤝

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A bit of fun with 🤝Balls deep in the Deficit Phase now - and an exceptional opportunity to be steering the ship in an a...
05/08/2025

A bit of fun with 🤝

Balls deep in the Deficit Phase now - and an exceptional opportunity to be steering the ship in an advanced athlete.

We’ve been granted ample opportunity to collect some data and hit the trenches similar to that of a Prep, making sure that when we take the leap we’ll have minimised the guess work.

Historically, Simon has had fluid balance issues so it is my prerogative to ensure we can put this to bed.

As you can tell, we’re doing something right - and despite the story the visuals are telling, across the last month we’ve hardly seen a shift in scale weight.

That doesn’t do us any favours regarding the future weight cap, but it offers great justice regarding his capacity to drive re-composition through the tying up of loose ends.

Feeling as good as he’s ever felt, doing less than he ever has.

Excited for our future together.

Brick by brick.

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Another Competition Wrap Up - this time for ✅I’ll lead by saying that the fact Nathan managed to reach the end of this ...
04/08/2025

Another Competition Wrap Up - this time for ✅

I’ll lead by saying that the fact Nathan managed to reach the end of this prep - in the condition he was in, despite his workload speaks volumes in itself.

We’re talking long ass days, high stress and high pressure - but the boxes were ticked.

Our intention initially was to jump into the Classic Physique Division, but we thought it would be a reasonable introduction to the Competitive Circuit for him to kick things off in Men’s Physique.

While we didn’t walk away with a medal, we walked away with respect and a spark for the stage.

With time and a clear schedule, we’ll be leaving this package for dead.

A simple man of few complaints - sometimes you’d question if Nathan was actually in prep. Not necessarily the way it should be per se, but if you can embrace this attitude it’s going to make the journey that much easier.

Keen to continue growing with you brother, and get to work for a future season.

Much love man!

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