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Working with a Personal Trainer is the safest and most effective way to achieve your health and fitness goals. Handpicked by Richard himself, our personal trainers are skilled in creating 'taylormade' programmes for all types of clients. We will ensure that your sessions are filled with diverse techniques that will not only keep you physically challenged but mentally focused too. We understand that every single person who walks through our door is unique. Which is why, as a new client, we work together to achieve your dreams and goals, regardless to your fitness level, body shape or schedule. Together we create a detailed profile of you and your lifestyle in the privacy of the consultation suite. Together we develop an individual programme catering to your specific fitness needs and personal ambitions. Together we achieve the best results through understanding and motivation!

13/09/2025

🌅 Now Is Your Time No More Excuses

You’ve had your holiday. You’ve relaxed, enjoyed yourself, maybe even overindulged. But now it’s time to be honest with yourself. Are you happy where you are? Are you proud of your health, your energy, your body? Or are you still telling yourself, “I’ll start tomorrow”?

How many times have you said you’d focus on yourself… and then didn’t? How many mornings have you dragged yourself out of bed feeling tired, frustrated, and unmotivated? This is your moment to change that. 💪✨

Imagine waking up with energy, looking in the mirror and loving what you see, slipping into clothes that make you feel confident, moving through your day feeling unstoppable. That’s not a dream that’s achievable. But it only starts when you take action today.

Too many people tell me after they start:

“I wish I had started sooner.” – Gina 50, lost 14 lbs in 8 weeks.
“I can’t believe how much better I feel I should have done this years ago.”

Steve, 58, more energy and strength
“Starting was easier than I imagined.
l just wish I hadn’t put it off.” – Julie, 54, lost 14 lbs in 7 weeks and feels confident again.
“If I had done this earlier, I would have saved myself years of frustration.”

John 60, full of energy and control.

So let me ask you directly: when will it be your turn? Are you going to keep waiting, or are you going to step up and be the best version of yourself?

Fifteen minutes a day. That’s all it takes to start moving, fuel your body, and set your mind straight. Fifteen minutes a day to feel stronger, fitter, and unstoppable. 🚀

Message me today. Let’s make this your turning point 💬🔥

27/08/2025

Why We Quit Too Soon and How to Push Through.

Have you ever started a weight-loss or fitness journey, felt excited in the beginning, and then… stopped?
👉 Maybe the scale didn’t move fast enough.
👉 Maybe you felt tired and wondered if it was worth it.
👉 Maybe you thought, “This just isn’t working for me.”

This is one of the biggest reasons people give up they expect instant results.
But here’s the truth:
👉 Fat loss takes time.
👉 Building strength takes consistency.
👉 Improving your health is a lifelong investment not a two-week fix.

Why the Results Aren’t Showing (Yet)

When you start eating better, moving more, and looking after yourself, your body is changing even if you can’t see it straight away.
👉 Your metabolism is adjusting.
👉 Your energy systems are adapting.
👉 Your body is repairing damage that’s been years in the making.

But because we live in a world of quick fixes, if the results aren’t visible in the mirror or on the scale within a few weeks, we convince ourselves nothing is happening and quit.

The Real Progress
👉 You’re sleeping better
👉 Your cravings are calming down
👉 You’re getting stronger and fitter
👉 Your confidence is growing

These are all signs of progress that lead to bigger changes if you stick with it.

The Message? Don’t Quit.

The people who get results are the ones who push through the weeks where nothing seems to be happening.
Because results don’t come to the quickest they come to the most consistent.

So next time you feel like giving up, remind yourself:
Progress is happening, even when you can’t see it yet. Keep going. Your future self will thank you.

21/08/2025

Stuck.

There’s a version of you inside strong, healthy, confident banging on the walls, desperate to get out.
You want to move more. You want to feel lighter. You want to look in the mirror and see someone who feels alive again.

But life… life keeps pulling you back.
Work. Family. Stress. Responsibilities.
There’s always a reason, always a distraction, always something that feels more urgent.

So, you stay stuck knowing what you want but feeling like it’s just out of reach.

The Silent Struggle

This isn’t about willpower.
It’s not about laziness.
It’s about being pulled in so many directions that there’s no space left for you.

Yet every day, there’s that voice:
“I want to feel fitter.”
“I want to lose this weight.”
“I want my energy back.”

But the days roll into weeks.
The weeks roll into months.
And nothing changes except the frustration that builds up inside.

But Here’s the Truth

Change is possible no matter how long you’ve felt stuck.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight.
You don’t need to train like an athlete or give up everything you love.

What you need is a first step.
One small win.
One simple shift in how you see yourself and what’s possible.

Because once that trapped version of you sees the door crack open, you’ll push it wider.
And with the right guidance, the right plan and someone who understands what it’s like to be where you are the change you’ve been longing for finally starts to happen.

Your Future Self Is Waiting.

15/08/2025

When was the last time you did something just for you?

Not for work.
Not for the kids.
Not because you had to.
But because it made you feel good… stronger… healthier… alive.

Life has a way of putting everyone else’s needs before our own.
We convince ourselves we’ll “get around to it” when things slow down — but they never do.

Your health, your happiness, your strength…
They don’t have to be at the bottom of your list.

Maybe today’s the day you take 30 minutes to move your body.
Or prepare a meal that fuels you.
Or simply go for a walk in the fresh air without your phone.

You only get one body. One life. One you.
Make sure you take care of it.

So… when was the last time you did something for yourself?

24/07/2025

When most people think about strength training, they think about lifting heavy weights, pushing themselves to the limit, and constantly chasing personal bests.
But if you’ve been training for a while or you’re over 40 you’ll know that approach doesn’t always deliver long-term results.
In fact, there’s something far more important than how much weight you can lift:

👉 It’s how well you control it.

Whether your goal is fat loss, better health, or simply moving pain-free as you get older, strength without control is just noise. True strength the kind that transforms your body and your life comes from controlled movement.

💪 What Is Controlled Strength?

Controlled strength means being in command of the entire lift:
No rushing through reps.
No bouncing weights or swinging dumbbells.
No ego-lifting.

Just quality movement, with purpose and precision. Slowing down the tempo, especially on the lowering phase (eccentric), is where the real magic happens.

🔥 Why Controlled Strength Training Helps With Fat Loss.

Most people associate fat loss with cardio or high-intensity circuits. But slowing things down in the weight room can be just as if not more effective.

Here’s why:

✅ More Muscle Activation = More Fat Burn.

Slower reps increase time under tension, which forces your muscles to work harder and burn more calories not just during the session, but afterwards too.

Muscle is metabolically active. The more lean muscle you build, the more calories your body burns at rest. That’s the real secret to sustainable fat loss.

✅ You Preserve Lean Muscle While Losing Weight.

Losing weight without strength training often leads to muscle loss, which slows your metabolism.

Controlled strength training helps:
• Burn fat
• Maintain or build lean muscle
• Create a toned, lean look not just a smaller frame.

This becomes even more important over 40, when muscle loss accelerates naturally.

✅ Better Blood Sugar and Hormone Balance.

Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, helping your body manage blood sugar and store less fat especially around the belly.

And because controlled lifting doesn’t spike cortisol like some high-intensity training does, it’s great for managing stress-related fat gain (yes, that’s a real thing).

🧠 Why It’s Better for Your Health.

Beyond fat loss, controlled strength training supports almost every system in your body:
• Joint health – Less risk of injury, better movement quality
• Mobility and posture – More balance, coordination, and stability
• Bone density – Reduces risk of osteoporosis and fractures
• Heart health – Yes, strength training improves cardiovascular health too

Controlled training is not just safer it’s smarter, especially if you’re focused on ageing well and staying active.

🎯 Final Thoughts.

If you’re training to lose fat, move better, and feel strong for life don’t just chase the weight on the bar.

Chase control. Chase precision. Chase strength that actually serves you.

The strongest people I know aren’t always the ones lifting the heaviest. They’re the ones who move with purpose, build their strength intelligently, and stay consistent because their body feels good doing it.

So next time you train, remember:

“Slow is strong. Controlled is powerful.
Strength without control is just a number.”

Train smart. Train for life.

Coach Richard.

23/07/2025

You’ve taken care of everything… except yourself.

Work. Family. Everyone else’s needs. You’ve always been the dependable one. But when it comes to your health? Your energy? Your confidence?

You don’t feel like YOU anymore.

And maybe, deep down… You’re starting to believe it’s too late to change. Let me tell you something important 👇

It’s not your age. It’s not your schedule. It’s not your willpower.

It’s your belief!

You’ve been telling yourself: “I’ll never stick to it.
“I always fall off the wagon.”
“I’m not the type to work out regularly.”
“I’ve left it too long.”

But that’s not truth. That’s just a story.

And the good news? You can rewrite the story.

I’ve seen it first-hand. Busy people in their 40s, 50s, even 60s… Low energy, low confidence, stuck in a rut. And then they commit. Not to a perfect plan but to believing they’re worth it. They start showing up. They build momentum. And they surprise themselves.

You can too!

You’re not too old. You’re not too late.
You’re just one decision away from taking control again.

You’ve been strong for everyone else but now it’s your turn 💪

Tag someone who needs to hear this today 💬
Or drop me a direct message- you don’t have to do this alone.

04/07/2025

Confidence: The Silent Struggle and How to Reclaim It Through Health and Self-Respect.

Let’s talk about confidence not the loud, showy kind. I mean the quiet self-belief that lets you walk into a room without shrinking, speak your mind without fear, and look in the mirror without flinching.

For many of the people I coach especially women over 40 confidence doesn’t disappear overnight. It fades slowly. A little more tired than usual. A bit more self-critical. You don’t wear the dress you used to love. You avoid the camera. You laugh it off when people say, “You’ve changed.” But inside, it stings.
And often, it’s closely linked to how we feel in our own bodies the weight we’ve gained, the energy we’ve lost, the daily habits that have quietly crept in while life got busy with work, family, stress, or just trying to keep going.

When you’re carrying more weight than feels good for you, your confidence often takes a hit. Not just because of appearance but because it reminds you that you’re not where you want to be. You feel stuck. Like you’re not fully you anymore.

But here’s the truth most people don’t realise: confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have it’s something you can rebuild. It’s a muscle. And like any muscle, it grows stronger when you work on it.

And one of the most powerful ways to start?
Not with positive thinking alone.
But with positive action.

The Shift: From Struggling to Strong

When my clients start to make small changes walking more, eating better, lifting weights, drinking water, prioritising sleep their confidence begins to rise long before the scales even change.

They start to realise:
“I’m keeping promises to myself.”
“I’m stronger than I thought.”
“I’m not broken. I’m just rebuilding.”

Losing weight isn’t just about fitting into old jeans it’s about gaining freedom. Freedom to move without pain. To wake up without dread. To say yes to things again.

Health and confidence are deeply connected. When your body feels good, your mind follows. And when your mind is clear and proud, you stop hiding. You show up. For yourself. For your family. For your life.

A New Chapter

So if you’re reading this and thinking, “I just don’t feel like me anymore,” know this: you’re not alone. And you’re not stuck.

You can feel confident again not by chasing perfection, but by choosing progress.

Start with one thing today. Drink a glass of water. Go for a walk. Say no to something that drains you. Say yes to something that lifts you.

Confidence isn’t waiting for you out there somewhere it’s something you can create, step by step.

And you’re more than capable.💪🏻

30/06/2025

The biggest flex in wealth today is being in shape.

Not just for appearances… but because it shows:

🟩 You value yourself
🟩 You’ve still got drive
🟩 You’re ready to fight for your future

This isn’t about chasing youth.
It’s about taking control. Moving better. Living longer.

You’ve built your career. Raised a family. Done the hard yards.

Now it’s time to make you the priority.

Strong is the new rich.
Health is the real wealth.
And your body is still the best investment you’ll ever make.

13/06/2025

🚨Yvonne Loses 2 STONE and 4.5 inches from her waist.🚨👌👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

📸 First photo was taken while visiting Honoré Police Station (Death in Paradise)

“I saw that holiday photo and thought I can’t believe I’m back here again.”

Hi, I’m Yvonne.

Like many women my age, I’ve lost weight before. I’ve been focused, dedicated and I know what it feels like to be proud of myself. But somewhere along the way, I lost that focus.

Life crept in, as it does.
And the weight crept back on.

I was on holiday when that first photo was taken. At first glance, it’s just me smiling and enjoying the moment. But when I looked at it later, I felt a lump in my throat.
I saw someone I didn’t recognise anymore. Someone hiding behind the smile. Someone who had let herself go again and was feeling lost, heavy, and stuck.

And the truth is… I felt embarrassed.
I knew better. I’d done better before.
But knowing and doing are two very different things.

When I got back, I told myself: Enough is enough.

I didn’t want to feel like that anymore.
I didn’t want to keep starting over.
I wanted to feel strong, confident, and proud of myself again not just for a season, but for good.

So I committed.

I started training properly. I stuck to a routine.
I focused on what I could do not what I couldn’t.
I didn’t do anything drastic just consistent effort, the right support, and believing in myself again.

And with Richard’s support, I stayed on track even when life got busy.
He kept things simple, encouraging, and realistic and that made all the difference.

Now, I’ve lost 2 stone. But honestly, it’s not just about the weight.

It’s about how I feel in my body.
How I hold myself.
How I walk past a mirror and smile.
How I put on my clothes and feel comfortable, capable, and confident.

I’m not just proud of what I see I’m proud of what I’ve done.

And I hope if you’re reading this and you feel like I used to please know that it’s never too late.
You’re not too old. You’re not broken. You haven’t “failed.”

You just haven’t finished yet. 💪🏻

06/06/2025

🎉 BREAKING NEWS: Steve drops 2 stone in 10 weeks! 🚨
Real story. Real results. Real change.

🗣️ “I’ve lost 2 stone in 10 weeks and for the first time in years, I feel like me again.”

Before I started working with Richard, I was in a bad place.
I’m in my late fifties, and I’d been overweight for a long time. I had problems with my knee and hip, and that made moving around painful let alone exercising.

I’d tried to lose weight in the past, but nothing ever really stuck.
It felt like I was fighting a losing battle. I was tired, frustrated, and if I’m honest I’d started to think this was just how life was going to be from now on.

But Richard changed all that.

He didn’t just give me a diet or throw me into a workout plan.
He listened. He worked around my injuries. He helped me build things up in a way I could actually manage.

💪 Ten weeks in, and I’ve lost two stone.
✅ My knee feels better
✅ My hip doesn’t ache as much
✅ I’ve got more energy, more confidence, and I finally feel like I’m heading in the right direction.

I won’t pretend it was easy there were days I didn’t feel like doing anything.
But I stuck with it, and I’m so glad I did.

If you’re struggling with your weight, or you’ve got injuries that make everything harder…
just know that change is possible.

I’m proof of that.

Steve Ayland

Thank you Steve so proud of your accomplishments.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Who is Next???

25/05/2025

🧬 How to Stay Young in Your 60s (Advice from a Real Inspiration)

“What you put in the inside is what you’re going to see on the outside later.”

I’m always encouraging my clients to eat well and take good care of their gut because that’s where real, lasting health begins.

Just watched a short interview with a woman in her 60s full of energy, glowing skin, and the kind of vitality most people dream of. 💫

When asked what keeps her so young, her answer was simple but powerful:
“It all starts with the gut.” 🧠💪

Here are her top points 👇

✅ “You are what you absorb.”
Looking young and feeling strong begins inside feed your gut the right things.

✅ Gut health = immune health, energy, skin glow, and mental clarity.
If your gut’s off, everything else feels off too.

✅ Cut the junk, feed the good bacteria.
That means more fibre 🥦, fermented foods 🥣, proper hydration 💧, and less processed rubbish 🛑

✅ Prevention is better than cure.
She doesn’t wait until something goes wrong — she fuels her body with intention every day.

You don’t need to chase the next quick fix or the latest anti-ageing trend.
Nourishing your gut might be the most powerful anti-ageing “hack” you’re ignoring.
Start there and everything else begins to shift.

07/05/2025

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Working with a Personal Trainer is the safest and most effective way to achieve your health and fitness goals. Handpicked by Richard himself, our personal trainers are skilled in creating 'taylormade' programmes for all types of clients. We will ensure that your sessions are filled with diverse techniques that will not only keep you physically challenged but mentally focused too. We understand that every single person who walks through our door is unique. Which is why, as a new client, we work together to achieve your dreams and goals, regardless to your fitness level, body shape or schedule. How do we do this? Together we create a detailed profile of you and your lifestyle in the privacy of the consultation suite. Together we develop an individual programme catering to your specific fitness needs and personal ambitions. Together we achieve the best results through understanding and motivation! We want you to succeed!