Optimal Performance

Taking that initial step to join gym is always scary and even more so when it’s group training.

❓Will I enjoy it?
❓Will other people judge me?
❓What if I can’t keep up?

The truth is, taking that first step through the doors is probably the biggest hurdle you will overcome. No one is watching, everyone is too busy focusing on themselves to even notice.

Even the fittest person in the group started where you are at one stage.

At Optimal, we have built a community of support, encouragement and accountability. No judgements! No mirrors! No bu****it!

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about joining Optimal or any other gym for that matter, go for it. It’s an investment in yourself that you won’t regret.

Give our one month trial a go and see for yourself 🖤💪

This week at Optimal, we’re focusing on celebrating the small wins with our members.

Celebrating small wins is one of the best ways to build motivation and sustainable habits.

Why does it matter:
1. Builds momentum for your progress and growth
2. ⁠builds self confidence by setting the realisation that we can do hard things
3. ⁠focus is on accomplishment rather than the long term goal which can be daunting.
4. ⁠sets the bar for consistency as it makes it easier to repeat the positive behaviours.

This week our members are celebrating;
1. Making the early session rather than hitting snooze button
2. ⁠Getting the workout in, even if it was shorter or not as intense as they would have liked.
3. ⁠Trying an exercise they would normally shy away from.

Small wins result in big achievements over time, it’s about building the blocks to the long term goal. It’s a marathon, not a sprint!

Comment below and let us know what small wins you’re celebrating this week 🖤💪

Massive congratulations to the Cliftonville U14s on completing the clean sweep this season! 🏆🏆🏆

It was a privilege to have the lads in once a week throughout the year, putting in the work in the gym alongside everything they were doing on the pitch.

Their success is no accident. The effort, commitment and attitude they’ve shown all season has been outstanding, and it’s brilliant to see that hard work paying off in such a big way.

A hugely talented squad with a fantastic work ethic. The future is very bright for this group of players.
Well done lads enjoy every minute of it! 👏🔴⚪

At Optimal we are always banging on to our members about not just focusing on the scales when the goal is fat loss. There’s more to progress than what it says on the scales.

Most of us will, at some stage on our fitness or fat loss journey, have worked hard all week in the gym and on our food choices, stepped on the scales and seen little or no change. It can be disheartening.

But, what if we told you body weight can fluctuate daily for many reasons; hydration levels, food intake, salt consumption, hormones, and even stress. Just because the number is bigger on the scales, doesn’t mean you’ve gained body fat.

So, forget about the scales and focus on:
✅ The fit of your clothes
✅ Progress photos
✅ Strength in the gym
✅ How your energy levels are
✅ Recovery levels
✅ Overall body confidence

Yes the scales are a tool but the real progress;
💪 becoming stronger
🥗 feeling healthier
🧱 building habits that are sustainable in the long term.

Trust the process and keep showing up, the results will speak for themselves! 🖤💪

If you need help progressing your fitness goals, drop us a DM

MAY MEMBER OF THE MONTH – LEAH 🏆💪 @⁨Leah McE⁩

Leah has been a complete grafter since joining and has settled into the gym extremely well. She has completely changed her lifestyle habits, is becoming healthier week by week, dropping weight and improving every single session she comes into 💪

The biggest thing has been seeing her confidence grow both inside and outside the gym. That’s what this is all about 👊

Well done Leah very well deserved 👏🔥

Get in touch for more information 💪⚽️

Introducing Optimal Academy’s Pre-Season S&C Camp ⚽️

Wanting to get a head start for pre-season? Or simply wanting to take your training to the next level? We have designed a new programme for those wanting to get faster, stronger and stay injury free ahead of the new season.

❓Who is this designed for? Aged 16+ tailored to senior players of those ready to make their break into senior football.

🗓️ When? Starting June for four weeks.

🏋️ Pitch and Gym based sessions.

DM for more info!!

Optimal Performance

At Optimal Performance we don’t just open the doors and leave you to figure things out yourself. Every session is coached, structured and built to help you improve no matter what level you’re starting at.

Whether your goal is:
• Losing body fat
• Building confidence
• Getting stronger
• Improving fitness
• Getting back into routine
• Feeling better physically and mentally
…we’ll help you every step of the way.

No wandering around wondering what exercise to do next.
No wasting sets.
No being made feel uncomfortable.
Just hard work, accountability and a team environment that pushes you to become better every week. 💪

Our members aren’t perfect.
They’re busy people with jobs, kids, stress and responsibilities just like everyone else. But they show up, put the work in and build momentum one session at a time.

That’s what coached group training is about.
Energy. Standards. Structure. Community. Results.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about starting, this is your sign to stop overthinking it and come see what we’re about.

Drop us a message and come experience SGPT training properly. 🔥

On Saturday we had our sponsored cycle in aid of Cancer Lifeline and in memory of Michelle.

The support from our members and community was unreal. Thank you to everyone who showed up, those who cycled and to those who cheered on with words of encouragement and most of all, to those who donated 🎗️

If you haven’t yet donated, there’s still time. Click the link below ⬇️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/stuart-buick-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA