Gorilla and She Coaching

27/05/2026

Most busy professionals are not low on motivation.

They are running on a metabolism that has been under pressure for years.

Long office hours.
Poor sleep.
Indoor work.
High stress.
Low sunlight.
Ultra-processed food.
Constant fatigue.

And for many people living in Scotland, Canada, United States, Northern Europe, and across North America, low vitamin D may quietly become part of that picture.

This is why the Metabolic Acceleration Strategy System focuses on rebuilding the body instead of fighting it.

Vitamin D is not just about bones.

Research has linked healthy vitamin D status to:
• Energy production
• Recovery
• Mood and cognitive performance
• Hormonal function
• Immune resilience
• Muscle function
• Long-term metabolic health

Especially for:
• Busy professionals
• Shift workers
• Parents under pressure
• Office workers
• People training hard but recovering poorly

This carousel breaks down:
• Why vitamin D behaves more like a hormone
• Why northern climates increase deficiency risk
• Why testing matters more than guessing
• How magnesium and vitamin K2 support vitamin D function
• Why systems beat shortcuts every time

The goal is not perfection.

The goal is building a body that works with you instead of against you.

More energy.
Better recovery.
Better focus.
Better health.
Better performance under pressure.

That is the foundation of the Metabolic Acceleration Strategy System™.

25/05/2026

Proud to be one of three sponsors for the kits for the 2026/2027 season.

A new look for the team 👕🔥

The new season will bring a fresh look for the boys — new home, away and third kits are ready for the 26/27 season.

We’re very grateful and proud to be supported by the following local businesses.

Gorilla & She Coaching
Echo3 Education
Tayside Energy Certificates

Thank you for backing the players and helping them look the part on matchdays.

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19/04/2026

Keep active. Spend time with kids. Burn off BBQ feast 😊

18/04/2026

BBQ seafood high protein 😋

18/04/2026

Deadlift series strength training

In this video I am attempting 230kg, a PB attempt while managing injuries.

The lift was completed, which is a positive, but if I am being honest it needs to be faster. Speed off the floor and through the lift is key, especially with a history of back and hip issues.

The longer you spend in that bent over position, the more stress you place on the spine. The goal is to build enough strength and power to move the bar quickly and efficiently.

So although this is a PB, there is still work to do. More focus on building speed and power so the next lifts are stronger and safer.

Progress, but not finished.

17/04/2026

Squat series strength training

This is a PB attempt at 210kg, working toward 220kg, and my first real attempt at this level since dealing with back and hip injuries.

This was not originally part of the plan. The goal was to build the box squat up a bit more first. However, I have found that doing box squats too often can leave me feeling quite tender, mainly because of how upright the position is and the amount of load you can handle.

It can become similar to a hack squat type position, with a lot of knee flexion and more stress through the knees. For me, that builds up quickly, so I decided to test where I am now instead

16/04/2026

Deadlift series strength training

The reason I made this video was because I came across another video online that showed some unsafe practices, yet it had very high engagement.

At the top, many people were criticising it, but as you scrolled down there were still a lot of people asking if it was good advice.

Because I have back and hip injuries, I wanted to s

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

Deadlift series strength training

In this video we are working on speed and why it matters in the deadlift.

Speed off the floor is important because it reduces the time you spend in weaker positions. The faster you can produce force with control, the stronger and safer the lift tends to be.

We built up through the weights and worked toward a post injury PB. The goal was to stay explosive while keeping good form.

At 180kg the speed started to turn into a jerk. That is not what we want. There is a difference between being explosive and losing control.

The aim is controlled speed. Build tension, stay tight, and drive the bar up with intent, not by jerking it.

Explosive, but controlled. That is what transfers to stronger and safer lifts.

10/04/2026

Squat series strength training

Now we are building up the box squat.

This is a very humbling exercise for many people. One of the reasons I like it is that it removes most of the transition between the negative and positive part of the lift, which takes some pressure off my back and hips.

That said, the movement itself is often harder. You are lifting from a dead stop when seated on the box, which means no momentum to help you.

The box is set at around 40cm for me, which puts me roughly at parallel. If you are doing this, set the height based on your own structure and goals.

I would also recommend using safety bars. Depending on your strengths and weaknesses, this can be a tough lift to get back up from.

The goal is to build this up toward PB level for reps. Once that improves, I will transition more into full barbell squats without the box.

Build strength from the bottom and the rest becomes easier.

09/04/2026

Simple nutrition ideas

Been away for two weeks and forgot to cancel my egg delivery, so ended up with plenty to use up.

Just keeping it simple here. Boiled 12 eggs, sliced some for salads, used some in wholemeal wraps, ate a few hot, and kept the rest in the fridge for later.

Nothing fancy, just easy ways to get quality protein in without overthinking it.

Most people will already know this, but there are always some who do not think about simple options like this. Quick, cheap, and effective.

If you are struggling to stay on track with food, start with simple things like this and build from there.

If you want more simple, practical ideas like this, follow along or drop me a message.