Mark Thistlethwaite Coaching

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

🔥 12 WEEKS REAL PROGRESS 🔥

Really proud of the progress Josh has made over the past 12 weeks.

The photos speak for themselves.

He's dropped a significant amount of body fat, tightened up massively through the waist and midsection, and brought out more definition across his abs, shoulders, chest and arms
- whilst maintaining a strong muscular physique, and all the while wearing a moonboot for 6 weeks due to an injury sustained whilst playing football.

But this wasn't achieved by starving himself, endless cardio or training 7 days a week.

It came from getting the basics right;

✅ Structured Strength training
✅ Progressive overload
✅ Nutrition matched to the goal
✅ High protein intake
✅ Staying active
✅ Consistency week after week

That last one is the main one. Because you don't need to be perfect.

You just need a plan that fits around your life that you can actually stick to.

Then consistency becomes easy.

12 weeks can make a huge difference when your training and nutrition are working together.

Josh has done all the work- my job has been to give him the structure
, accountability and adjustments needed to keep him moving forward.

Now we move onto the next phase, building more muscle whilst keeping him lean.

If your looking at these pictures and thinking " I need to get myself back in shape" then message me.

Whether your goal is to drop bodyfat, build muscle, get stronger or just feel better about yourself, I can help you put a realistic plan together.

Message me "COACHING" and I'll get back in touch and we can have a chat about your goals.

- No crash diets
- No ridiculous workouts
- Just structured training, sensible nutrition and consistency.

Your next 12 weeks could look very different from your last 12 💪

05/09/2026

Stay consistent and above all be patient..

05/09/2026

Keep it simple, Stay consistent

29/08/2026

After 35 years in the gym industry, plus a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Strength & Conditioning, I'm excited to offer you my online coaching service.

My coaching is designed to help you:

✅ Lose body fat
✅ Build muscle
✅ Get stronger
✅ Improve fitness
✅ Create sustainable habits that last

You'll receive:

📱 Personalised training programme through the Kahunas app
🥗 Nutrition guidance tailored to your goals
📊 Weekly check-ins and accountability
💬 Direct access to me for support and guidance
📈 Ongoing adjustments to keep you progressing

💰 £179
📅 3-month commitment
💳 Paid monthly

If you're tired of guessing what to do and want a structured plan backed by education, experience and accountability, send me a DM with the word:

👉 COACHING

Let's build the strongest, healthiest version of you.

25/08/2026

Quick Holiday mobility routine, great for lower and upper back stiffness.💪

15/08/2026

One thing I’ve added more of into my training as I’ve got older is zone 2 cardio.
Years ago, I mainly focused on weights and viewed cardio mostly as a tool for fat loss.
Now I see conditioning and cardiovascular health very differently.
Zone 2 cardio is low-to-moderate intensity work where you can still hold a conversation while training.

For me, it’s become an important part of staying:
fit
healthy
conditioned
recovered
able to perform well long-term
I currently include 2 zone 2 sessions per week alongside my strength training.

The benefits go far beyond just burning calories.
It helps improve:
cardiovascular health
endurance
recovery capacity
work capacity
overall fitness

It also helps balance out the stress of heavy weight training.
One thing I’ve learned over time is that being “gym fit” and being genuinely fit are not always the same thing.
I still prioritise strength training, but I also want:
good energy levels
a healthy heart
decent conditioning
longevity

Especially as you get older, training should support your long-term health, not just aesthetics.
That’s why I believe combining strength work with sensible conditioning is such an effective approach.
I'm currently taking on a limited number of online coaching clients. DM me "COACHING" for details.