Hardy Strength and Fitness

What a week it’s been ! It’s been flat out taking the studio apart and rebuilding it with lots of new toys. Unit 1 is up and running (although a tad overcrowded at the moment) unit 2 will follow soon and we can spread the kit out and add even more toys. It was massive effort supported by family, friends and customers all putting in a massive and much appreciated effort. Claire and I can’t thank you all enough for the overwhelming support. All sessions next week will be at then new unit. It’ll be cosy for a few weeks but we can do all the training we need. Personally I want to thank our friends Hockley Gym for the last 3 and a bit years, I’ve had a great home to build my business from. A community gym that’s has supported me personally and professionally for over 15 years now. We won’t be strangers and you will see me there to coach some sessions and train myself. We look forward to collaborating and growing together. Thank you all 🙏

Massive thank you to Optimised Nutrition for sorting me out with discounted supplements. It’s great to have another local brand supporting us. And yes they have given me a discount code use “hardy10” to get cheap , high quality products produced by another local business. What else could you want ?

Terrible news yesterday, our thoughts are with all the business affected, we hope and pray that nobody has been seriously hurt. The explosion rattled the gym and shocked us all. Well done to our emergency services who ran to the site of danger to protect us all. BodyandMindFitness

🚨 The cat’s officially out of the bag… 🚨

We’re excited to announce that Body & Mind Fitness will be opening in Rochford this August (all being well! 🙌).

Over the past few months, Claire and I have been working hard behind the scenes to create something special—a private, bespoke training facility designed with people in mind. BodyandMindFitness

Our mission is simple: to create a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable. No egos. No intimidation. No pressure. Just great people working towards becoming fitter, stronger, and healthier—both physically and mentally.

Whether you’re stepping into a gym for the very first time or you’re a high-performing athlete looking to take things to the next level, we’re here to help. Claire specialises in body transformations and helping people build confidence, while I specialise in coaching neurodiverse clients and performance athletes. Together, we offer coaching that’s tailored to every individual.

Alongside our 1-to-1 coaching, we’ll also be offering small group personal training sessions and classes suitable for all abilities.

We can’t wait to welcome you through the doors and build an incredible community together. Watch this space… 💪🖤

HARDY STRENGTH AND FITNESS

STRUGGLING TO STAY MOTIVATED?

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❌ Start exercising consistently
❌ Eat better
❌ Stop quitting every Monday

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What happens when you retire from your team sport?

The games stop.

The habits don’t.

For years, rugby was my focus. As a forward, my goal was simple:

Get bigger.
Get stronger.
Become harder to move at scrum time.

Carrying extra weight wasn’t a problem—it was often an advantage.

At my heaviest, I weighed 121kg.

Strong? Absolutely. Probably the strongest I’ve ever been.

Healthy? That’s debatable.

The problem is nobody really talks about what happens when rugby starts to disappear from your life.

The training volume drops.

The matches stop.

The structure disappears.

The injuries remind you they’re still there every morning.

But the eating habits and the drinking habits often stay exactly the same.

That’s where many former players get caught out.

These days, I’m still chasing strength.

But I’m also trying to lose some body fat so I can move better, feel better and stay capable.

Not because I want six-pack abs.

Not because I want to look like a fitness influencer.

At 41 years old, I couldn’t care less about that.

I want a body that still works.

One that allows me to coach athletes, demonstrate movements properly, enjoy family life and stay active for years to come.

The goal isn’t to be the biggest bloke in the room.

The goal is to be the most capable.

Because rugby may finish.

But looking after yourself shouldn’t.

Has rugby retirement—or simply getting older while still playing—changed how you think about training?

Drop me a DM and let’s chat about staying strong, fit and athletic in your 40s and beyond.

🏉 Strength & Conditioning Announcement 🏉

I can officially announce that I have the great honour of becoming the Strength & Conditioning Coach for

Having played my final years of rugby with the lads, it’ll be great to finally be on the other side of pre-season for once.

We’ll begin with a solid block of General Physical Preparedness to build the foundations the squad needs, before progressing into structured overload phases and finally focusing on specificity — ensuring the lads are physically prepared and ready to perform come August.

Excited for the work ahead.
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📅 Fridays – 17:00
📅 Saturdays – 09:00

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Limited spaces available each session — use link in bio to book you spot