Ashley Bishop Health

Ashley Bishop Health Achieved with my no fads, no fuss practical 6 month Stronger For Life Programme. Hi, I’m Ashley Bishop and I was a fat personal trainer!

I help ambitious male business owners become fitter, leaner and energised so they’re sharper at work, more switched on at home, and proud of the man they see in the mirror. I launched my personal training business in 2005 and within 3 years with no business knowledge, I was fully booked, delivering 40 – 50 60 min PT sessions a week. This meant when you added in the running of the business, I was regularly working 60 – 70 hour weeks. In those early days, I could manage that because I lived at home, mum and dad did everything for me, and I had no children! I was able to spin all the plates I needed to. Fast forward to when I was married, Caitlyn and I had a home to look after, and we’d just had our first born Thomas I had a lot of plates to spin, and something had to give. What gave was me, I stopped looking after myself. I didn’t exercise, I ate a lot of junk food, lots of coffee and whiskey and by the time Thomas was 1 I’d piled on 3.5 stone, couldn’t get to the top of the stairs without being breathless and generally struggled to give my best to those I loved most. I needed to sort myself out, this is when I decided that diet and exercise alone wasn’t the answer. I needed to learn how to create real change in my life that was long lasting over those traditional peaks and troughs of ‘I’m on it’ or ‘I have no motivation to do it’. Fast forward to today, I work with people just like me …

Business owners who are focused on growing their businesses so they can make a bigger impact in the world BUT also do what they do because they want to give their families the best life possible. The only way to excel in business and thrive in life is to create daily routines and habits that fit into your lifestyle and optimise your physical and mental fitness.

The SINGLE difference between those who achieve life-changing results and those stuck in the 2–4 week health kick cycle ...
12/09/2025

The SINGLE difference between those who achieve life-changing results and those stuck in the 2–4 week health kick cycle is this:

Choosing to do the work even when you don’t feel like it.

That’s it.

No magic pill.

No shortcut.

No perfect plan.

Just showing up, day after day.

And when you do… this happens

“It’s Friday, and I’m feeling GREAT! 1 solid week of healthy food choices, no snacks or chocolate. BUZZING!”

“Ash, I’m 1 stone 3lbs lighter since starting this — losing about 3lbs a week!”

This is what happens when you stop restarting and start committing.

Motivation gets you started.

Consistency gets you results.

If you’re tired of the 2–4 week cycle and ready to finally break through, send me a message, let’s talk.

Ashley

Ready – Willing – AbleMost people I speak to are READY to start their journey to becoming fitter, healthier, and more en...
10/09/2025

Ready – Willing – Able

Most people I speak to are READY to start their journey to becoming fitter, healthier, and more energised.

They’ve set goals. They understand the IMPACT those goals will have at work, at home, with their family.

I can even hand them a proven step-by-step plan that fits their lifestyle, not fights against it.

But here’s the truth…

Most aren’t WILLING.

Not willing to do the work.
Not willing to step outside their comfort zone.
Not willing to trust the process when results don’t come instantly.

That’s why so many get stuck in the 2–4 week health kick cycle.

Being READY is one thing. Becoming WILLING is another, and when those two line up?

That’s when you become ABLE.

ABLE to do the real work.
ABLE to quieten that voice that tells you to quit.
ABLE to push through and create lasting change.

So here’s the question:

Are you just READY... or are you also WILLING?

If you’re both, then you’re ABLE.

And that’s when everything changes.

If that’s you, send me a message.

Let’s talk.

Ashley

08/09/2025

Monday Morning Inspiration – How To Never Fail

If you’ve ever been stuck in the 2 - 4 week “health kick” cycle, you’ll know how it feels…

You start full of motivation.

Then life gets in the way.

And before long, you’ve stopped - again.

It’s exhausting, and it makes it harder even to start, because you’ve convinced yourself you’ll just fail.

Here’s the truth: the only way you fail is by giving up completely.

If you pick yourself back up, even after a rough week, you haven’t failed.

You’ve learned. You’ve adjusted. You’re still moving forward.

That’s how you never fail again.

Have a great week — you’ve got this.

Back on Track.Since the 1st of August, I’ve dropped 5.25kg (11 1/2 lbs)But this isn’t just about weight.This is about ge...
02/09/2025

Back on Track.

Since the 1st of August, I’ve dropped 5.25kg (11 1/2 lbs)

But this isn’t just about weight.

This is about getting me back.

The truth is, I’ve let my health slide for the past 6 years.

🔸 2 years dealing with a health scare that rocked my confidence

🔸 2 years battling through COVID, trying to keep my business alive while silently struggling with depression

🔸 And the last 2 years… navigating the pain of a marriage breaking down

There’s been survival.

There’s been sacrifice.

And for a long time, I felt completely lost.

But over the last month, I’ve started showing up for me again.

No fads. No extremes. Just simple, consistent habits:

✅ Moving daily

✅ Drinking more water

✅ Fasting — which also helped me become more mindful about food

✅ Owning my mindset

I feel fitter, stronger, and more in control than I have in years.

And I’m not done yet.

This isn’t a “before and after.”

This is a man rebuilding, for himself, for his boys, and for the life he deserves.

If you’ve been stuck in survival mode too, I see you.

And I promise, it’s not too late to turn it around.

If any part of this hit home, message me.

I’ve been there and I’d be happy to help you take that first step back.

Ashley

Be Fitter. Be Stronger. Live Better.

25/08/2025

Monday Morning Inspiration - Stay In Your Lane

We all do it, comparing ourselves to others.

What they have, their experiences and also the results they achieve.

Let’s be honest, when was the last time doing this was actually helpful?

25/08/2025

Monday Morning Inspiration - Stay In Your Lane

It’s so easy to compare ourself to others.

The actions we take, the life we experience and the results we achieve.

However, when was the last time comparing yourself to some else help you?

Hero Dad mode – ON 🦸‍♂️School summer holidays = juggling business, family and life on hard mode.On Monday, I took my boy...
21/08/2025

Hero Dad mode – ON 🦸‍♂️

School summer holidays = juggling business, family and life on hard mode.

On Monday, I took my boys to THE MONSTER at Braintree Shopping Village — a massive inflatable assault course.

(https://www.braintree-village.com/en/articles-listing-page/the-monster-is-coming-to-braintree-village)

I’d planned to sit back with a coffee and watch… but the boys had other ideas.

They wanted me on it.

Now, plenty of parents were dragged on — and it was hard graft.

Most dads I saw managed one lap before collapsing.

Meanwhile, we went around 6 times in our hour slot.

One dad even said to me, “I don’t know how you’re still going, I’m shattered.”

The look on his face said it all — gutted that he was stuck on the sidelines while his kids carried on.

👉 THIS is why your health matters.

It’s not about six-pack abs.

It’s about having the energy and fitness to keep up with your kids, make memories, and be part of the fun — not just watch from the sidelines.

If you’re ready to ditch the belly fat, regain your fitness and boost your energy so you’re sharper at work, a role model at home, and proud of the man in the mirror…

Send me a message, let’s make it happen.

Ashley

No cape required 💪

Hero Dad mode – ON 🦸‍♂️School summer holidays = juggling business, family and life on hard mode.On Monday, I took my boy...
21/08/2025

Hero Dad mode – ON 🦸‍♂️

School summer holidays = juggling business, family and life on hard mode.
On Monday, I took my boys to THE MONSTER at Braintree Shopping Village — a massive inflatable assault course.

https://www.braintree-village.com/en/articles-listing-page/the-monster-is-coming-to-braintree-village

I’d planned to sit back with a coffee and watch… but the boys had other ideas.

They wanted me on it.

Now, plenty of parents were dragged on — and it was hard graft.

Most dads I saw managed one lap before collapsing.

Meanwhile, we went around 6 times in our hour slot.

One dad even said to me, “I don’t know how you’re still going, I’m shattered.”

The look on his face said it all — gutted that he was stuck on the sidelines while his kids carried on.

👉 THIS is why your health matters.

It’s not about six-pack abs.

It’s about having the energy and fitness to keep up with your kids, make memories, and be part of the fun — not just watch from the sidelines.

If you’re ready to ditch the belly fat, regain your fitness and boost your energy so you’re sharper at work, a role model at home, and proud of the man in the mirror…

Send me a message, let’s make it happen.

Ashley
No cape required 💪

Change is challenging.It pushes us out of our comfort zones.It disrupts routines.It demands effort before results.But it...
19/08/2025

Change is challenging.

It pushes us out of our comfort zones.

It disrupts routines.

It demands effort before results.

But it’s also where growth happens.

It’s where tired dads become fitter, stronger, and more energised.

It’s where small, consistent actions reshape how you feel — at work, at home, and in yourself.

So yes, change is challenging.

But staying stuck?

That’s much harder in the long run.

Here are 3 things that will help you keep showing up, especially on the tough days:

1 – Get clear on your real why.

This isn’t about chasing a six-pack. It’s about being a great role model, the best leader you can be, energised, present, and proud of the man your kids look up to.

2 – Don’t try to change everything overnight.

Most people go too hard, too fast, and burn out. Pick one thing, do it imperfectly but consistently for a month. Stack the next one when you’re ready. Slow and sustainable always wins.

3 – Find your people.

You don’t have to do this alone. Surround yourself with people on the same mission, a mate, a coach, a group of men who get it.

Some days they’ll lift you up. Other days, it might be a boot up the arse. Either way they’ll have your back.

Keep going. You’ve got this.

Have a strong week.

Ashley

2kg down in 2 weeks!And yes, that’s me, the health and fitness coach.This year’s been a real challenge. I’m not after sy...
18/08/2025

2kg down in 2 weeks!

And yes, that’s me, the health and fitness coach.

This year’s been a real challenge. I’m not after sympathy, but the truth is, I let my own health slip and the weight crept on. After a few failed restarts, I decided 2 weeks ago to strip it back to basics.

The result? 2kg down.

So, what changed?

Not the strategies—I used the same ones I give my clients.

It was my focus.

You’ve probably heard these phrases:

The better it gets, the better it gets

What you focus on, you move towards

Where focus goes, energy flows

This isn’t just motivational fluff, it’s neuroscience.

The Reticular Activating System (RAS) acts like a filter in your brain, deciding what gets through. And the best part? You can retrain it.

Start small. Focus on the things you can do today:

I can drink more water

I can go for a short walk at lunch

I can choose a healthier option for one meal

Each small “I can” shifts your focus, and bit by bit, your RAS starts working for you.

I’ve recorded a short training on how to use the RAS to your advantage. If you’d like the link, just drop RAS in the comments.

Here’s to a strong week ahead 💪 👊 🔥

Ashley

Losing weight, getting fitter, and boosting your energy is simpler than you think.I could hand you a one-page plan with ...
12/05/2025

Losing weight, getting fitter, and boosting your energy is simpler than you think.

I could hand you a one-page plan with everything you need to start making real progress with your health and fitness.

But here's the thing:

Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two very different things.
That’s where I come in.

I help my clients with simple, effective strategies and keep them accountable for following through.

Real results from real clients:

✓ Lost 7lbs in the first 4 weeks
✓ Dropped over 4lbs in just 10 days
✓ Didn’t give up the foods they love
✓ One ate leftover Easter chocolate without guilt
✓ Both committed to a maximum of 3 hours of exercise per week

No drastic diets. No all-or-nothing plans. Just consistent, sustainable implementation.

If you’re ready to improve your health without turning your life upside down...

Book a free 20-minute discovery call and let’s talk.

31/12/2024

🎉 Happy New Year 2025! 🎉

As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far we’ve come and to look ahead with excitement and purpose.

2025 isn’t just another year—it’s your year to take control, build momentum, and create the habits that will help you look, feel, and perform at your best.

Here’s to a year filled with health, happiness, and the kind of success that lights you up from the inside out. Let’s make 2025 the year we crush our goals and enjoy the journey along the way!m

🎁 What’s your number one goal for this year?

Drop it in the comments or send me a message—I’d love to hear it and cheer you on!Wishing you an incredible start to the year,

Ashley
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