Some coaches hand out all sorts to their clients š
Me? I hand out⦠salt. š§š
The reactions say it all.
But thereās actually a reason behind it.
When youāre training hardāespecially in this heatāyou lose more than just water. You lose sodium too. Replacing it can help you stay better hydrated, maintain muscle function and keep your training output higher.
Itās hardly the most glamorous performance hackā¦
But sometimes the simple things make the biggest difference.
Looking after my clients isnāt just about writing programmes. Itās about paying attention to the little details that help them perform at their best.
So yes⦠at OPT, you might just get a pinch of Celtic sea salt before your session. š§šŖ
The basics, done well, will always beat gimmicks.
P.S Refined table salt is a BIG NO!
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28/07/2026
āMate⦠have you been going the gym? You look bigger!ā
Those few words meant a lot to Henry Gaskell
Over the last year, Henry has lost over 20% body fat. But fat loss was never the end goalāit was the first step.
He knew that if he wanted to build an impressive physique, he first had to reveal the shape underneath before focusing on adding quality muscle.
Now that foundation is paying off.
For the first time, people are noticing the change without him saying a word.
Thatās one of the best feelings you can haveāwhen your hard work becomes visible to everyone else.
The next phase starts now.
More food.
More strength.
More muscle.
The same consistency thatās got him this far.
Iām excited to see what the next 12 months look like. š
Cable tricep crossovers. One of the best tension through full-range isolation moves for the triceps⦠Also great for practicing your Ronaldo SIUUUU celebration š
Nobody in this video walked in confident.
Most of them had never picked up a barbell.
A few hadnāt trained in years.
One or two spent the first session convinced everyone was watching them.
Nobody was.
Everyone in here is too busy getting on with their own work ā and every one of them remembers being the new person.
Thatās the bit people donāt see when they scroll past a gym video. They see the finished version. They donāt see the first month, where the weights were light, the technique was rough, and turning up was the whole win.
You donāt need to get fit before you start. Thatās what starting is for.
You need a plan that fits your life, and someone in the room who knows what theyāre doing and actually pays attention.
The people in this video have both. Itās not more complicated than that.
If youāve been thinking about it for a while ā send us a message. No pressure, no hard sell. Just a conversation about where youāre at and whether weāre the right fit.
07/07/2026
Four versions of stuck. Most people recognise themselves in one straight away ā and thereās no judgement in any of them.
Hereās the thing: none of these are a discipline problem. Theyāre four different problems, and each one needs a different answer. Treating them all the same is why the last plan didnāt hold.
So tell me honestly ā which oneās closest to you right now? Drop a 1, 2, 3 or 4 below, or say it in your own words. I read every reply.
11/05/2026
š„ SCOTTāS TRANSFORMATION š„
A great example of what structured training, nutrition, and consistency can achieve over 12 weeks at OPT.
Scott came to us already active through work, but despite being on his feet all day, he wasnāt happy with his physique or body composition. The missing piece was a properly structured approach to resistance training, nutrition, and accountability.
The result:
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12kg body weight lost
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14% reduction in body fat
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+0.5kg lean mass gained
The photos say everything.
Not just a huge reduction in body fat around the waist and midsection, but visibly better posture, tighter conditioning, and a leaner, more athletic shape throughout.
What makes this result even better is that he didnāt just lose weight ā he improved body composition while maintaining and building lean tissue.
Scott earned these results through:
⢠Consistency
⢠Better habits
⢠Structured resistance training
⢠Nutrition built around real life
⢠Turning up week after week
REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.
OPTIMISE. PERFORM. TRANSFORM.
11/05/2026
š„ Client Transformation Spotlight š„
This was Emmaās incredible 12-week transformation. š
Emma originally came to me wanting to improve her physique, lose body fat, and break out of a fitness rut.
At the time, most of her training was running-based and she had very little experience with resistance training. Over 12 weeks, through structured strength training and nutrition coaching, she achieved:
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12kg / 25lb body fat lost
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2kg lean muscle gained
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Improved running performance & times
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Increased strength and confidence
One of the biggest takeaways from Emmaās journey was proving that more cardio isnāt always the answer. Once we introduced proper resistance training and structure, not only did her physique change ā her running performance improved too. šāāļø
Hereās what Emma said about her experience:
āI felt stuck in a rut fitness-wise and had never really done weight training before. Joining was one of the best decisions Iāve made. Iām really proud of what Iāve achieved so far and canāt wait to keep progressing.ā
Results like this are exactly why OPT was built ā structured coaching, accountability, and a long-term approach that actually works. šŖš»
10/05/2026
š„ This transformation is ridiculous. š„
James Parrott came to OPT at 21 years old having never weight trained before.
Very sedentary. Limited movement quality. Low confidence in the gym environment. Even simple movement patterns were difficult initially.
6 months laterā¦
š„ 25kg of fat mass LOST
š„ 21% body fat reduced
š„ 4.2kg lean mass GAINED
And honestly, the photos donāt even fully show the changes in posture, movement quality, confidence and overall health.
One of the biggest changes for me has been seeing how much weāve improved his scoliosis presentation and posture. Weāve gone from concerns around future back issues and movement limitations to building strength, stability and resilience properly.
What makes this even more impressive is that James hasnāt done this by hiding away from life.
Heās still enjoyed himself. Still socialised. Still lived normally.
Heās just been consistent.
Thatās the part people massively underestimate:
Results like this donāt come from perfection.
They come from structure, discipline and repeatedly doing the basics well.
Weāre not finished yet either.
Thereās still work to do with hip alignment, movement efficiency and the next stage nutritionally to really cement these changes long-term ā but this first phase has been unbelievable.
Couldnāt be prouder of him.
Well done James ššŖ
65 years old and doing assisted pull ups š
This is exactly why resistance training matters.
Lynn has been consistently training with us for just over 2 years and continues to get stronger, move better and build confidence in what her body is capable of.
So many people accept weakness, aches, poor mobility and loss of independence as an inevitable part of ageing ā but examples like this show how much can change when you train properly and stay consistent.
Very proud of Lynn and everything she continues to achieve šŖ
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