Mark Welsh - Personal Training & Online Coaching

I don’t really share anything to do with the news on here. It’s not what this page is for. But after a few shared this with me and reading up on what happened in Berlin yesterday, felt I needed to say something.

Whatever comes out about why it happened, the thing it leaves behind is the same. It makes people wonder whether it’s safe to be seen. And that’s the part I keep coming back to.

Because there are still folk out there who feel like they’re better off keeping quiet. Playing it down. Making themselves smaller so they don’t get noticed. In 2026.

That’s exactly why the room you walk into matters. Whether that’s a gym, a class, a wee group chat, wherever. Somewhere you don’t have to explain yourself or watch your back.

That’s what I’ve always tried to build. That’s the whole point of it for me.

So if you’re reading this and you feel like you’ve got to shrink yourself to be safe, I’m sorry. You shouldn’t have to.

The way I see it is simple. If you’re a consenting adult and you’re not harming anyone else, mentally or physically, then you’re alright in my book. That’s it. That’s the whole test.

Keep being yourself. And anywhere I’ve got any say over, you always will be able to.

Amazing work from Rhys, one of the online PT team 👏

✅ Down from 114kg to 99kg and finally into double digits
✅ 15cm down around his waist

And that’s not even the full story.

🛫 He’s now enjoying his first holiday in years, has started a new job and is just feeling so much happier in himself generally.

I genuinely couldn’t be more proud of you as your PT, Rhys Ridge-Evans 💪

picked last in PE.