What Does Fitness Mean to You?
Everything.
I believe that taking care of our health and our fitness allows us to maximise life. Without being fit and healthy:
- We cannot work
- We cannot enjoy our hobbies
- We cannot look after our loved ones
Fitness is also me-time. I can forget about everything else going on in the world—almost like meditation. My mind focuses solely on one thing, whether that’s making sure I stand up during a heavy back squat or pushing through a 10km time trial. My mind is clear, and it’s a chance to use the body I’ve been lucky enough to be blessed with.
When Did You Start Your Fitness Journey?
I engaged in various sports growing up: football, rugby, boxing, and more.
But my REAL fitness journey started at 15, when I got a taste for conscious self-improvement by going to the gym and weight training.
I dabbled in and out of the gym until I was 18, when I started to become consistent and make good progress.
How Has Fitness Helped You in Other Areas of Your Life?
Confidence.
I was always shy as a kid—lanky, too. My confidence was low.
But I always envisioned the man I wanted to become: fit, strong, developed—and I worked tirelessly to achieve it.
Along the way, I gained:
- Confidence within myself and around others
- The ability to practice delayed gratification
- A strong habit of discipline and routine
- The skill to set clear goals and break them down
This mindset translated into exams, jobs, and personal endeavors.
I gained a mindset shift: from “you can’t do this” to “you CAN do this.”
I doubted myself less and developed the mental strength to block out those doubts.
What Do You Bring to the Physique Academy?
I was a highly successful personal trainer for almost 3 years in one of the UK’s busiest gyms—with 8,000 members.
Key experiences I bring:
- Worked with diverse people from all backgrounds and goals
- Real-world coaching skills equal to 10+ years in a private studio
- Ability to work with anyone
- Highly motivated and disciplined
- Wide-ranging knowledge with practical application
- Extreme gratitude for the trust people place in me
What Are Your THREE Biggest Strengths as a Coach?
Strength #1: Enthusiasm
It brings me SO much joy to see people smashing goals, achieving PBs, and improving themselves.
Strength #2: Understanding
I’ll never ask you to do something I haven’t or wouldn’t do.
I understand the challenge—but also the sweet reward at the end.
- I’ll ease up when needed
- I’ll push beyond limitations when it counts
Strength #3: Experience
I’ve worked with so many people, and a common thread was self-doubt—just like I had before my journey.
People just need someone in their corner saying, “You CAN do this,” and giving them the roadmap.
Why Should People Join the Physique Academy?
Physique Academy clients will tell you why.
The value and service provided is unmatched.
- We’re a tight-knit team of around 50 staff
- We’re aligned with the mission
- We hold each other accountable
- We deliver top-level service and results
Just check out the transformations and testimonials on our website and Instagram.
What Advice Would You Give to People Starting Their Fitness Journey?
Hard work + Consistency = Results
There are many people in shape, but with varying:
- Training styles
- Approaches to eating
We provide the most effective route for YOU, based on science, data, and—most importantly—enjoyment and adherence.
Remember: This is YOUR journey.
Block out the noise.
Take pride in working on yourself.
Embrace the challenges. Celebrate the wins.
What Is the Best Thing About Being a Part of the Physique Academy?
Being in a team that is fully aligned with the vision.
Everyone at Physique Academy truly believes in the mission—and there's strength in numbers.
Plus, I get to connect with amazing people worldwide and help them with their health and fitness goals.
What Is Your Favorite Style of Training?
Right now, I’m using a Hybrid approach focused on Hyrox Races as a goal and progress marker.
But ultimately, I just love physical fitness.
I’ve dabbled in most styles and currently use a blend of:
- Strength training
- Bodybuilding
- Calisthenics
- CrossFit
- Running
My goal is to be an all-rounder.
Why Is Routine and Discipline Important to You?
Without routine and discipline, I will not achieve anything. It’s that simple.
Floating around with no direction is just existing—and that doesn’t make me happy.
I’m always aware that this might be my only shot at life, and I’m so grateful for the cards I was dealt.
So I implement routine and discipline to:
- Make the most of life
- Achieve things that bring happiness
- Make myself proud
Have You Ever Had a Setback in Training? How Did You Overcome It?
My biggest setback was during lockdown—two years of disruptions due to COVID.
I was deep into bodybuilding progress when suddenly everything stopped.
But I built a ladder and climbed the wall.
I found a love for new styles of training:
- Rucksack-weighted pull-ups and press-ups
- Weighted uphill lunges
- Hill sprints
- Bodyweight CrossFit workouts
Creativity and a desperate need to train kept me going.
