CJS Coaching

Great evening conducting some performance testing with the Elgin City Ladies team going into the new season.

Great to collaborate with Fusion Physiotherapy and Podiatry and huge thanks to Doug Nevins | Coach for helping out!

I have a couple of daytime and limited evening personal training slots available for August! 🗓️

Get in touch to arrange a wee consultation to find out more ✨

I’ve been a bit quiet on here recently, and it was intentional.

This summer I wanted to take a step back and figure out a better balance between work and everything else. Social media and admin is a huge part of being a personal trainer, but it quickly takes over.

Instead, I’ve been making the most of the longer days by spending more time with friends and family, getting outside, trying different types of exercise, reading plenty of books, and generally doing more of the things that make me feel like myself, and in turn, a more present coach.

As much as I know showing up on social media is important, I’d much rather put my time and energy into supporting my clients than worrying about posting all the time. That’s always going to be my priority.

I’m still here, still coaching, and still helping people get stronger and feel more confident, just with a bit more balance behind the scenes.

Swipe for what I would do if this Monday was the start of my fitness journey ➡️

If you’re anything like me and prefer to know how things are going to work before starting something new, here’s what happens when you begin coaching with me.

✅ Initial Enquiry

We start with a message or email so I can learn more about you, your goals, and what you’re looking to achieve. This helps me understand your starting point and make sure we’re the right fit.

✅ Consultation

We’ll meet at the gym to discuss your goals, training experience, lifestyle, and any injuries or health considerations. This stage is important because achieving any fitness goal starts with understanding where you are now, why you to change, and identifying the most effective route forward.

✅ First Session

We’ll work through a movement assessment and some foundational exercises. Rather than jumping straight into a generic workout, this allows me to see how you move, identify any areas that need attention, and ensure your training is tailored to you.

✅ Personalised Programme

Using the information gathered, I’ll create a personalised training programme and upload it to your app, along with guidance around nutrition, activity goals, and hydration to suit you and your goals. Having a structured plan removes the guesswork and ensures everything you’re doing is aligned with your goals.

✅ Weekly Check-Ins

Each Sunday, we will review the steps you have taken towards your goals. This is an important part of the process as progress is influenced by what happens outside of your training sessions just as much as what happens during them. It also allows us to communicate outwith sessions, gives me an opportunity to provide you with the feedback on the week and make adjustments where needed.

✅ Ongoing Progress

After each check-in, I’ll review your feedback and make any necessary changes to keep you progressing. The aim is to provide clear direction, accountability, and support so you can continue moving towards your goals.

If you have any questions about the onboarding process or how personal training works, don’t hesitate to ask ☺️

Shoutout to Elgin City Ladies for bringing the SWF 1 trophy to their S&C session this week 🏆

The ladies have been dialed in to their off-season Power and Plyometric mesocycle as we prepare to re-test at the start of the upcoming season ⚽️

My daily aims and outcomes working with clients 💭

💖 CLIENT SPOTLIGHT 💖

Big shoutout to this client for trusting both me and the process on the journey to becoming the fittest they’ve ever been at 40. We’ve trained hard, built serious strength, added muscle mass, and are now leaning down. Currently 10kg down with more to go!

The best part? Doing it with balance. Family meals, doughnuts on days out, fuelling BIG strength sessions, hitting protein goals, and staying in a calorie deficit without life revolving around restriction. Sustainable results done properly 💪🍇

Massive congratulations to Elgin City Ladies for their 2-1 win on Sunday, becoming champions again for the second year in a row 🏆⚽️

The ladies have put in the work in their strength and conditioning sessions with me the past 6 months and I’m proud of the progress we have made! I’m honoured to run their S&C sessions and excited to see what’s to come next season ⚽️🥳

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