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I lead driven individuals to find direction, create strategies and accelerate toward the greatest ve I help driven individuals to fulfil their true potential.

To create a robust, strong and durable body. To forge a tough, resilient and flexible mindset. And to effectively lead and communicate with those around them, and those who would depend on them. If you’re reading this.. The chances are that you feel like you’re currently living to 10% of your true potential...

If you have no interest in expanding on that, living life on your terms, challenging yo

urself and breaching the door of your true capability, then stop reading here. This is not for you. But if you're the person who knows they can achieve more.. Who has worked hard, professionally. Who has shown, in a former life, you have the fortitude and capability to be a physical specimen.. But has, for some reason, fallen in to bad habits, negative self talk and a state of low-self confidence? Then this is for you. We can lead you to not only re-gain your former glory, but surpass it. Send me a DM to find out more.

22/07/2025

The truth can hurt…

But repeating the same cycle and descending into hopelessness and despair hurts more.

Whether you like it or not, humans are feeling creatures.

Almost everything we do is based on feel and emotion, with some attempt at logic added in toward the end of the process.

You don’t have to care about being shredded.

I certainly don’t.

You don’t need a rigid meal plan or to exclude alcohol.

Again, I don’t - and I wouldn’t expect you to, either.

But you can’t keep hiding behind the same old excuses about why you can’t stay in control of your food choices.

It’s a cornerstone stone of mental and physical health.

So let’s work the problem, but starting at the right place.

20/07/2025

The perfect program doesn’t exist, but this post may help.

Your “split” depends on your intended outcome.

During recent years - my focus was completing the three toughest multi day ultra marathons on Earth - which I successfully completed in under 2.5 years.

For that - my focus was primarily strength.

3 whole body sessions per week with a focus on “stimulate, not annihilate”.

Hypertrophy is at the opposite end of the spectrum from that.

2-3 x whole body is perfect for “hybrid” / endurance athletes looking to be strong.

But I don’t need to be able to run for 6 days carrying 15 kilos of kit anymore.

I want to have fun, I want to prioritise health and I want to feel strong.

Lean muscle is a secret weapon when it comes to optimal health & longevity in males.

Looking good is a welcome bonus.

You’re probably in the same boat.

For that intent - I enjoy upper / lower.

How you organise it depends on your ability to train hard.

If you can train accurately and with high intensity - you really only need 12-16 sets in a session.

If you’re a beginner trainee - you can justify more like 16-20.

Upper and lower should each have two variations per week.

The mentality changes from “multiple sets”, to “one or two sets to inflict maximal stimulus.”

Machines can help facilitate that. They often offer a degree of stability that allows us to surpass technical failure.

Utilise progressive overload and the SAID principle will take care of the rest.

Try to avoid pigeon-holing yourself with training, or creating emotional attachments to lifts or methods.

Unless you’re balls deep into prepping for something tasty - fun is critical.

Education is important. Biceps are importanter.

18/07/2025

He’s the guy I’d want in my corner.

When you’re looking at coaches…

It’s important to ask “would I actually want to be coached by that guy?”

“Do I like him? Do I look up to him? More importantly, do I trust him…?”

If I were not the founder of this organisation - the answer would categorically be YES in this case.

For over 20 years, has staked his claim to being the real deal.

20 years of helping hard working men like you turn their potential into performance - all whilst studying an MSc, setting world records and being a family man, himself.

A friend.

An inspiration.

And now, a colleague.

We are committed to the relentless pursuit of excellence in all that we do, and Jonny is a Herculean milestone in that journey.

Jonny will be by my side, in the trenches, coaching and delivering his expertise to clients inside Uncharted Performance.

Please help me welcome our new Head of Client Performance, Mr Jonny Pain.

16/07/2025

It’s uncomfortable, which is why I’m sharing it.

It’s so insidious that you won’t even realise it’s taking place.

This constant desire for “more stuff”.

You’ll trade hidden metrics; like happiness, peace of mind, fulfilment and self respect…

For external & visible metrics.

The car.

The house.

Even just a more impressive sounding job title, or larger team.

You’ll wonder why you have everything you said would make you happy…

But still aren’t happy.

It’s because you want peace - not possessions.

I’ve consulted for some of the most high powered individuals in finance and even Wall Street.

All of them had an “oh f**k” moment when they realised the tail had been wagging the dog.

You want control over how, where and with whom you spend your time - just like them, and me.

If you’re feeling the weight of the world and like you’re at the bottom of your own list…

Just to satisfy societies inferred metrics of success…

I’m telling you - you don’t have to play those games.

Authenticity is an act of rebellion.

It can start with the courage to answer those three little questions.

10/07/2025

What we’ve been instructed to do is killing us.

The inference that we must do everything, perfectly, in solitude, right now…

Is ruining relationships, destroying mental health and degrading bodies.

We’re not bonding.

We’re not laughing.

We’re not spending enough time outside.

We’re getting fat and unfit.

We’re not sleeping.

And for what?

For the promised land of a prosperous retirement…?

So that your boss, who’s also likely afflicted with the same toxic beliefs, can give you a pat on the back?

So that you don’t displease someone you’re desperately trying to get validation from?

Whilst your life slips through your fingers in a fever dream of stress and “I wish I….”?

You have agency.

You have the power to do something about it.

I’ve done it.

I’ve helped hundreds of men do it.

I’m not asking - I’m telling you that it’s possible.

Build the structure that takes back control of your life.

02/07/2025

You might not have thought about it like this…

I’ve been the guy who tried to stay ‘on plan’ whilst on holiday.

I’ve also been someone who hit the ‘f**k it button’ whilst away…

And felt like absolute s**t for it.
 That’s not self care, or self love.

That’s self abandonment - there’s a big difference.

Instead…

I found a middle ground by learning to ask better questions.

I pose this same question to clients when they go on holiday.

And you can probably gain a healthier perspective from it, too.

You don’t have to follow suit of what I’ve described above.

But the point is you get what you want, and what you need from your time away.

That’s the key to performance through peace.

Intentional and values driven behaviour.

If you want to read 27 more lessons that will change your perspectives and improve mental & physical performance…

Comment “Holiday” below and I’ll take care of it.

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Let’s start with Why. I help guys get the Muscle, Body and Confidence they’ve always dreamed of but never been able to achieve.

Having coached hundreds of guys, and myself, from a place of not being happy and confident with how they look.. I know how frustrating it is when nothing seems to work. Nutrition seems so overwhelming and knowing which Training plan to follow can create nothing but anxiety. That’s why everything I do is geared up to help Guys get leaner, build muscle, feel more confident, be happy with what they see in the mirror and reap the rewards in their lives.