James O'Shea Fitness

12/10/2025

12 years since earning my Green beret, here’s what it taught me.

12 years ago,I was passed for duty to join the Royal Marines by H.R.H Princess Anne

The culmination of a gruelling 11 months of training, with injuries in order to earn my Green beret and be able to call myself a Royal Marine.

An honour which is earned, not given.

A career I’m incredibly proud of and one which gave me a foundation for life.

Here’s the lessons I took away…

1. You are more capable than you think, you just have to metaphorically keep putting one foot in front of the other in order to achieve what you want. Do what Is required not what you feel like.

2. Humour in the challenging times is absolutely potent. Think of it as a skill to be learnt.

3. Find your tribe, a group of like minded individuals who challenge you to do better and strive for excellence.

4. Systems beat chaos. Chaos is constant, in all areas of life. Having systems in place creates calm.

5. Be the first to adapt. Part of the plan is, it not going to plan. Always be quick to pivot and become solution oriented.

6. “Do more, with less” you sometimes won’t have all the tools you need. Do what you can with what you’ve got.

7. Comfort is the enemy. Doing things that challenge you and are inherently hard is the recipe for growth and evolution.

07/10/2025

02/10/2025

My take on Discipline.

There’s a lot of talk on this subject at the minute.

Spoken about as if it’s something you magically find with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

You can “find it”, except you’re putting the cart before the horse.

My belief is that you have to find the goal that’s big and scary enough that it challenges you, excites you and makes you feel uncomfortable all at the same time.

Forget those self imposed glass ceilings.

When you find that goal, and it’s that important to you. Start taking action, how you’re going to get there is none of your business.

You’ll figure it out along the way, and you’ll find the discipline.

If the goal really truly lights you up then you’ll know the difference between…

“I tried my best”

and

“I did everything possible to make it work”

30/09/2025

Sept 2025 🫡

29/09/2025

Imagine walking into Christmas parties sharper, fitter, leaner than anyone else there.

That's what 87 days of focus with the right education does.

Or

What's new mate?
"Nothing much"

Stuck in the same position you were last year.

Going into the new year, promising things will be different this year (again)

One decision makes the difference. Stay stuck or step up.

What's it going to be?

09/09/2025

When Dilraj first came to me,

His goal wasn’t a photoshoot.

He just wanted to lean up a bit and build some muscle.

He was sick of training but not seeing the results

He wanted to gain knowledge on how to structure his training and nutrition.

I suggested a photoshoot, and it gave him the challenge he needed to learn the discipline.

The results speak for themselves,

But his self confidence gained says even more.

When you’re in the right environment and challenged by someone who backs you and believes in you.

It changes everything!

If you’re ready to build your dream physique

DM me the word TRANSFORM

20/08/2025

The next photoshoot kicks off on the 26th Aug

Our last photoshoot intake for the year.

You said you'd change things this year, that you'd stop being the tomorrow guy.

That you'd redefine your standards. This is your opportunity to stick your middle finger up to being average.

The Early Bird Offer closes at midnight on Friday. All the systems, structure, knowledge and guidance you need, for less than a pint of beer.

After midnight, the price goes up.

To find out more DM me the word 'SHOOT' and I'll get you the details.

28/10/2024

Happy 360th Birthday Royal Marines

The greatest boys club on earth, entry is earned not given and once in you are part of a brotherhood who share an unbreakable bond

The Royal Marines trace their roots back to the formation of the “Duke of York and Albany’s Maritime Regiment of Foot” on 28th October 1664

TTK 🍷