TESTIMONIALS

“I had never touched a barbell before, but now I’m a 2x British Powerlifting Champion!”

 

Skye came to me with zero gym experience after retiring from cheerleading. We focused on:

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✅ Mastering lifting technique from the ground up.

✅ Progressive strength programming to build confidence and skill.

✅ Competition prep strategies.

 

The Result?

In just three years, Skye has:

🏆 Won 2x British Powerlifting Championships

🥇 Earned 20+ international medals

💪 Set multiple powerlifting records

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💬 “If you’ve ever doubted yourself, I highly recommend working with Coby. He helped me believe in myself and get the results I always wanted.”

“Strength training changed everything. I finally ran the London Marathon without pain!”

 

Richard, a Desford Striders runner, was struggling with constant injuries during races. His coach referred him to me to improve his strength and endurance. We focused on:

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✅ Targeted resistance training to support his running mechanics.

✅ Collaboration with his running coach & physiotherapist to manage injuries.

✅ Muscular endurance development.

 

The Result?

🏅 Completed the London Marathon (pain-free!)

💨 Set new personal records in short & middle-distance races.

“I’ve never been faster or more powerful on the track!”

 

Ben, a competitive BMX rider, needed a strength and conditioning plan to boost his speed and explosiveness. We focused on:

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✅ Strength training for maximum power output

✅ Conditioning work to improve endurance & speed

✅ Sports-specific programming for BMX racing

 

The Result?

🇬🇧 Selected to represent Great Britain at the UCI BMX World Championships.

🚀 Became an athlete for Birmingham’s National Race Team.

“After years of injuries, I’m finally competing again!”

 

Robyn, a former professional dancer, returned to England wanting to rebuild her strength and stability after years of recurring injuries. We focused on:

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✅ Strength training to improve stability

✅ Injury prevention & recovery strategies

✅ Gymnastics-specific resistance training

 

The Result?

🏆 Competed at the British Gymnastics Championships injury-free for the first time!

“I’ve never felt fitter or more confident—at 50!”

 

Jonathan wanted to get leaner, fitter, and stronger for his 50th birthday. We focused on:

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✅ Barbell resistance training for muscle growth

✅ Cycling for cardiovascular endurance

✅ Nutritional guidance for fat loss & muscle gain

 

The Result?

⚖️ Lost 5kg of body fat

💪 Gained 3kg of muscle

👏 Boosted confidence

“Strength training changed my confidence—now I’m undefeated in boxing!”

 

Kelsey wanted to lose weight, get fitter, and feel more confident. We focused on:

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✅ Full-body resistance training & conditioning

✅ Improving endurance & power for boxing

✅ Building confidence through structured training

 

The Result?

⚡ Significant weight loss

🥊 Competed in two boxing matches—won both!

💪 Huge boost in confidence & performance

“I became the most improved athlete in my club thanks to strength training!”

 

Luke, a Royal Air Force competitive rower, needed a strength & conditioning plan to enhance his performance. We worked on:

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✅ Core strength & muscle endurance

✅ Explosive power for rowing

✅ Body composition optimization

 

The Result?

🏆 Won the “Most Improved Athlete” award at his rowing club

⚖️ Increased muscle mass & reduced body fat

🌍 Continues to represent the RAF internationally

“I never realised how much I was leaving on the table until I started strength training!”

 

Sharon was already active, attending fitness classes and running regularly, but she felt like she was missing something in her training. She wanted to:

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✅ Learn proper resistance training techniques

✅ Get stronger & complement her fitness routine

✅ Feel more confident in the gym

 

The Result?

⚖️ Lost over a stone while training together

💪 Gained the confidence to independently use the gym

🏃‍♀️ Discovered a new love for strength training that improved her running & overall fitness

 

💬 “Strength training has made me a better runner, helped me lose weight, and given me confidence I never had in the gym!”

“I started at 14, and now I have 10 international medals!”

 

Alfie transitioned from football to powerlifting at 14. We worked on:

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✅ Mastering squat, bench, and deadlift technique

✅ Adapting training to his adolescent growth phase

✅ Competition preparation for national & international meets

 

The Result?

🏆 2x British Powerlifting Champion

🥇 10 international medals

“Strength training took my power and speed to the next level!”

 

Arlo was competing in both rugby and BMX, two sports that demand explosive power, strength, and fitness. He needed a structured training program to improve his performance in both. We focused on:

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✅ Speed & power training to improve sprint performance in rugby & BMX

✅ Strength & explosiveness to transfer onto the field and the track

✅ Building all-around athletic ability for competition success

 

The Result?

🏆 Placed at the British Nationals in BMX

💨 Became one of the fastest players for Burbage Rugby Club

💪 Increased overall athleticism, power, and resilience

 

💬 “Coby’s training gave me the edge I needed to compete at the highest level in two completely different sports!”

“I was terrified of the gym. Now, I compete on stage in front of hundreds of people!”

 

Abbie had never set foot in a gym before hiring me as a coach. She was overwhelmed and nervous, but she wanted to build strength and confidence. We focused on:

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✅ Overcoming gym anxiety by learning how to train properly

✅ Building strength and technique in squat, bench, and deadlift

✅ Progressing from beginner lifter to powerlifting competitor

 

The Result?

🏆 Stepped onto the powerlifting platform and competed in front of hundreds of people

💪 Gained massive confidence both in and out of the gym

🙌 Now lifts with purpose and without fear

 

💬 “I never thought I’d feel comfortable in a gym, let alone compete in front of a crowd. Strength training changed my life!”

“For years, I didn’t think I was good enough to compete. Now, I’m competing at the highest level in Britain!”

 

Shaun had been wanting to compete in powerlifting for years but struggled with self-belief. He needed:

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✅ Confidence in his lifts to meet competition standards

✅ Technical refinement for squat, bench, and deadlift

✅ A structured program to take him from the gym to the platform

 

The Result?

🏆 Shaun qualified for national powerlifting competitions and now competes at Britain’s highest level!

💪 His self-belief skyrocketed, and he now approaches training with a completely new mindset.

 

💬 “Coby didn’t just help me get stronger—he helped me believe in myself.”

“From my first competition to the British Championships in under a year!”

 

Pippa trained in her garage gym but needed coaching to refine her technique. We worked on:

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✅ Technical refinement for all lifts

✅ Structured programming for progressive strength gains

✅ Competition strategy & mindset training

 

The Result?

🥈 Silver medal at the British Powerlifting Championships after just one prior competition!

🏆 Team GB selection at the European Championships

“We spend all day helping others, but we needed help building our own strength!”

 

Chloe and Jenny, sports massage therapists at Astral Fitness, work hard treating clients with aches and pains. But their job is physically demanding, and they needed to:

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✅ Improve strength to prevent work-related injuries

✅ Lose weight & boost overall fitness

✅ Feel stronger & more resilient for their hands-on job

 

The Result?

💪 Increased strength & endurance to handle long workdays

⚖️ Felt leaner, healthier, & more motivated

🙌 Could help even more clients thanks to their own improved fitness

 

💬 “Coby helped us feel stronger, leaner, and better at what we do!”