"Will changing the plan ruin my results, Chris?" I was in a consultation and a potential client asked me whether changing a planned...

My son has ADHD. His mind works at the speed of light and I can't keep up with him for shit. Coach V has a lot of ADHD traits and at...

I lose my temper with my teenage son because he takes issue with the way I describe something I want him to do. This infuriates me as...

Many Personal Trainers work for years to reach the magical stage of being fully-booked. Today, we explore whether being fully-booked...

During my Personal Training course in 2008, I learned two main lessons: 1) What a plank is 2) Spinal positioning is a thing I'm not sure...

It's time to chat about competitive bench press. "Start" "Press" "Rack" These are the 3 commands you will be primed and ready to hear...

It felt like my elbows were about to burst. Every time I squatted my elbows hurt beyond belief. I couldn't bench press, and I felt as if...

Sometimes there are people who walk into your life and change it forever. Mr Shrubs, or Stuart Mosey as his birth certificate says is one...

When I began as a powerlifting coach, I didn't appreciate how important stress is in cultivating the best performances from lifters. We...

As of the writing of this article, I've never been fisted. I did get punched at a Craig Charles jazz gig once, which not many people can...

Whenever a client has a bad session, it bothers me for about 2 days. If it's my fault, it might last a week. If it's downright appalling,...

On the 29/01/2022 it was time to drive up to Newcastle for another regional meet. This time we had me, The Heavy Metal Strength Coach...

2021, what a crazy year. No words will ever justify the chaos, the uncertainty and the novelty we've all experienced over the last couple...

"How important is it to be approachable?" Thanks to Josh for sending in this question via Instagram. Being approachable as a Personal...

During the four years since I wrote this article, I occasionally lament the original got no readership. I truly think many Personal...

Should a Personal Trainer assess the movement of a client? Yes. It's an essential part of keeping our clients as safe as possible. But...

This week, gyms in the UK are reopening. Many of you will have had to significantly change your training or have stopped training...

While recording an episode of The Grafters Podcast with Steven Cuthbert (host of Strength Chat Podcast) he chatted about a guest who...

"Your PT sessions are more than just a training session."