Oakman Coaching, Oxford (2026)

17/03/2026

You dread doing a workout because:
1. You’re not seeing results - it feels pointless

2. You’re doing something different each time - so you don’t see progress

3. You’re too stop-start and so it always feels hard (the soreness is the worst the first
week!)

4. You’re not sure you’re doing it right - so you worry you look silly!

5. You’re not confident in your plan (maybe you don’t even have one!)

When people tell me they hate doing exercise, these are always my go to thoughts:
Find out why you hate it, and fix it.

Often it’s as simple as having a solid plan that you understand and trust. Then you start seeing results and it all falls into place.

If you constantly swap and change your workouts your confidence will never build and you’ll never see results.

That’s why all of our Acorn’s have carefully planned workouts with regular progression.

Once they see what that achieves, the motivation to workout skyrockets!

If you’re not sure where to start - you need our ‘Beginner to strong training framework’ message us ‘STRONG’ for your FREE copy and start making those workouts more enjoyable.

16/03/2026

Get 5 Days of FREE Coaching - Join Our Weight Loss Bootcamp!

Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of Team Oakman Coaching?

We know that hiring a coach can feel daunting - what if it’s not the right fit? What if you don’t know what to expect? That’s exactly why we’re giving you FREE 5-day access to our Weight Loss Bootcamp!

This is perfect if you:
• Had big goals for 2026 but aren’t quite there yet
• Feel stuck and don’t know how to get started
• Want a glimpse into how our coaching works before committing

Here’s what you’ll get:
• Bodyweight workouts to get you started
• An easy-to-follow meal plan
• A private Bootcamp group chat for support from our coaches
• Access to our education library
• Access to our weekly ‘hot topic’ webinar

We kick off on Monday, 23rd March, and entries close on Saturday, 21st March, at 4 PM.
So… what have you got to lose?

Drop us a DM with ‘JOIN’, and we’ll get you set up.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s day to both of our wonderful Mums and of course all our fab clients who are Mums.

We know that it can be super tough to meet your health and fitness goals when you’re so busy taking care of everyone else.

That’s why we make finding time to prioritise you as straightforward as possible. To get our Mums incredible results.

We’re super realistic with workout schedules as we know time is precious. We’ll programme 20 min workouts that fit in between school drop offs and chores.

These workouts can be done from home with minimal equipment so you’re not wasting time or needing loads of space.

We’ll make small sustainable changes to your diet that work with family meals. We know that cooking separately is just not going to be an option.

Getting fit and strong doesn't need to be a commitment that takes over your life, it should fit in seamlessly and that's what we specialise in at Oakman Coaching.

If you’re a Mum who would like a realistic plan that gets unbeatable results then DM us ‘MUM’.

Plus this week as a special thank you to all the Mums busy looking after everyone else - we’ll offer you an exclusive 10% off any of our plans if you start your fitness journey with us this week.

14/03/2026

Don’t come at me but, this is one of the biggest mistakes I see when women start their fitness journey…just doing gym classes.

And this is coming from someone who used to teach them!

I get it, they feel like the safe option. You’re being told what to do for the entire time. You have supervision - well kind of!

You have to turn up at a certain time, so you go.
And it can be fun being in a group.

I’m not saying never do classes, however so many people try it for a bit and then give up.
Why?

Because they’re not seeing results.

You leave, hot and sweaty feeling like you’ve worked really hard but you just don’t see the scales moving or your body shape changing.

The reason for this is one of the reasons people are attracted to them, they’re just too varied.

For the body to adapt and change it needs the same stress repeatedly with increasing intensity over time - it’s what we refer to as progressive overload.

If you’re always changing it up, you won’t see results.

Plus, I’m going to let you into an industry secret…

Although you feel like you’ve supervised, trust me, it’s impossible to run a fast paced class with 20 people and check and correct everyone’s technique. I tried, for many years!

If you want individual technique checks, with a programme tailored for you, that includes progressive overload and WILL get you results. We can help. DM ‘CLASS’ to find out more.

13/03/2026

It’s Friday the 13th - the day superstition says is riddled with bad luck, black cats, and broken mirrors. Is there any truth in it? Who knows. But here’s what I do know…

There are some health and fitness myths that deserve to be debunked once and for all.

Here are three of the most common ones I hear - and why they need to go:

Myth 1: Lifting weights makes women bulky
I’ve been lifting for over 10 years, consistently and with purpose - and I promise, getting ‘bulky’ doesn’t happen by accident. What it does do, build strength, boost confidence, and support a lean, healthy body.

Myth 2: You need to do cardio to lose weight
Cardio has its place, but when it comes to fat loss, your nutrition plays the biggest role. You can run yourself ragged, but without sorting out your nutrition, you won’t see sustainable results.

Myth 3: One diet is better than all the others
There’s no magic diet. The best one? The one you can stick to, that nourishes your body and fits your lifestyle. What works for someone else might not work for you - and that’s okay. That’s why each and every one of our clients has a bespoke plan built just for them - their preferences, their lifestyle, their goals.

So whether you’re superstitious or not, let’s make today myth-free, accident-free, and full of smart choices.
If you want to see how we build a sustainable plan that works for you, message us ‘MASTERS’ and we’ll send you a video walkthrough.

12/03/2026

How many times have you said, “I’m just not feeling motivated”?

BUT… motivation doesn’t matter as much as you think.

And honestly? I don’t feel motivated to work out all the time either.

What does matter is understanding why motivation is unreliable - and learning the strategies that actually build discipline. That’s when the magic happens.

When our clients learn this shift, everything changes.

So we gave our Acorns a full webinar breaking it all down.

By getting clear on your personal values and the person you want to become, discipline stops feeling like a chore.

It starts to feel meaningful. Even enjoyable.

Because every action moves you closer to you.

At that point, you’re no longer waiting to feel motivated - you just get it done.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly follow through…

Message us ‘DISCIPLINE’ and we’ll send you the FREE webinar.

11/03/2026

To see more of the results our clients have been getting and learn EXACTLY how they’ve been doing it, join our email newsletter.

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Have you ever felt like all the things you usually do aren’t working?

You’ve been here before, you want to lose a bit of weight, but suddenly your tried and tested methods are failing you?

You just feel stuck! It’s super demoralising.

Belinda was in exactly this position before joining Oakman Coaching.

On top of this, injury was holding her back. She didn’t want to risk hurting herself further and didn’t know what to do for the best.

Plus she doesn’t exactly love the gym and needed something that would fit seamlessly into her lifestyle.

This is where we came in. Each and every client has workouts built bespoke for them and with our vast experience in injury rehab we were soon able to find exercises that worked for Belinda.

She lost 6kg but more importantly felt less stuck, healthier and stronger.

So don’t worry if you sound like you’ll be tricky to help!! We love a challenge!

10/03/2026

When I first started at the gym I was beyond useless.

Some of you will know that Ryan and I actually met when I hired him as my Personal Trainer (who knew we’d end up running a business together, buying a house, a dog, and eventually get married!).

He kept asking me to do things that I was convinced were physically impossible.

I genuinely couldn’t work out how to replicate what he was doing.

He would show me something and then I would do something entirely different with my limbs!

Very frustrating for everyone involved!

Why am I telling you this?

Because it’s so easy to look at social media and assume that what you’re seeing now has always come easily.

Now I walk into the gym confident and knowing exactly what I’m doing. I know where my limbs are and what they do!!

However that wasn’t always the case.

So if you’re starting out and feeling a bit useless and frustrated, trust me I get it.

What made the difference was a supportive and (mostly) patient coach!

If that sounds like what you need, drop us a message!

09/03/2026

How I reversed osteopenia and improved my bone density.
As many of you know, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

This has meant that over the years, I’ve had flares that required treatment with steroids, putting me at higher risk of reductions in bone density.

A few years ago I had a DEXA scan which showed Osteopenia - the start of osteoporosis. Showing my bones had weakened from the treatment.

Fast forward to 2025 and I had a repeat scan showing I reversed that and now have completely optimal bone density with no signs of decline.

How did I achieve this?

- Strength training - lifting heavy weights 3-4 times per week consistently with progressive overload
- A small amount of higher impact work eg jumping, skipping
- Optimising my diet for calcium intake
- Supplementing Vitamin D in the winter and getting out in the sun in the summer

No old lady bones for me, thank you very much!

Diet and exercise are undervalued - they really are so often the best medicine. If you want more details on the exact steps I used to regain bone strength you need our guide ‘Building Strong Bones for Life’ - message us ‘BONES’ for your FREE copy.

08/03/2026

It can’t just be me?
Feeling so let down after a glimmer of Spring earlier in the week.
Also realising how much the weather impacts my energy, mood, meal choices and just general wellbeing!
Come on Spring - we need you! 🌞
Ps first picture is the very first lamb of the season on my parents farm 🩷

07/03/2026

80% of us will experience back pain at some point.

One quick fix tip and one longer term solution to future proof your back.

First the quick fix - sit on the floor!

We spend most of our time sat in supportive chairs or slumped on a squidgy sofa.

The muscles in our backs therefore don’t need to do an awful lot and so they…don’t. They waste and don’t support our spine in the way they should.

Then we go to move that heavy box in the garage and ahhh we’ve put our back out.

Sitting on the floor means the muscles have to engage to support our posture, it’s a mini workout while watching TV.

The longer term solution - resistance training.

People who have back pain often worry about exercise (obviously, there are exceptions to this, so always consult your doctor first) but 9/10 times exercising and strengthening the back is the answer.

Some simple resistance band exercises that can be done at home in 20 mins can make a huge difference.

So if you want to resolve your back pain or make sure you stay in that 20% that have never experienced it, drop us a DM to discuss your pathway to pain free movement.

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