19/01/2026
I'm looking for participants with combat sport experience and local to Twickenham to take part in my final year dissertation research.
You get 2 free sessions as part of the testing which will be very beneficial for anyone looking to improve their power.
Please get in touch if you have any questions ๐
06/08/2025
Check out my latest article on hunger during fat loss phases, the reason why it happens, and 13 tips to handle it.
Hunger in Fat Loss | PatrickCloseStrength
Fat loss is achieved by consuming less calories than you burn. But you need to make sure that you donโt eat those calories back. Otherwise, youโll end up back where you stated.
06/08/2025
Check out my latest video on hunger during fat loss phases, the reasons why it happens, and 13 tips to handle it.
The Reason You Don't Lose Fat: Hunger
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09/01/2025
I just published an article on polyphenols - anti-oxidants that are found in fruits and vegetables that reduce muscle damage, helping us recover from training quicker.
Polyphenols can also reduce inflammation and the risk of getting cancer or heart disease!
Have a read if you are interested
Polyphenols | PatrickCloseStrength
However we can also supplement with concentrated smoothies and juices that make it quicker and easier to consume extra polyphenols than 100% whole food.
15/12/2024
I've just launched my website. Click the link for more information on my services ๐ช
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I offer 9 years experience as a personal trainer, a First Class Honours degree in Strength and Conditioning Science and I am a multiple national powerlifting champion.
07/12/2024
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The priority is to achieve results that YOU are delighted with
Goal Setting โ You need to be clear about what you want, and WHY it is important to YOU.
Individualisation โ I believe people have more similarities than differences, but the service should be tailored to the individual based on their experience, age, goals, personality, lifestyle etc.
Planning โ You need a training programme that is right for you with a clear plan of progression.
Action โ Itโs essential to put the plan into practice.
Nutrition โ You canโt lose fat, build muscle or perform at your best without the right nutrition.
Lifestyle โ Things like lack of sleep, high stress or lack of daily activity can affect your progress and should be improved.
Education โ Training with a coach is a great opportunity to learn and ask questions so you can understand the process.
Accountability โ I will measure your progress regularly to ensure you are moving in the right direction.
Injury Prevention โ Nothing slows down progress as much as injuries. Building a foundation of good technique and selecting the right exercises for you is key to staying injury free.
Enjoyment โ You will need to do things you donโt enjoy, but if we find exercises and foods that you enjoy and fit your goals, you will be much more likely to succeed.
Communication โ Weโre working as a team. I need to make sure you understand what you need to do, and why. The more feedback you can give me in return, the better.
Consistency โ Results donโt happen overnight, and you should be prepared to apply these principles over the long term.
06/12/2024
6 months progress by
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๏ธ 6kg / 1 stone down in bodyweight
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๏ธ 12.5cm / 5 inches lost from her waistline
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๏ธ Deadlift up from 30kg to 72.5kg
Great effort and determination to get to this point ๐ Lorna is almost at her goal of reaching her pre-pregnancy weight before the end of 2024.
It's not easy, but good decisions pay off!
28/11/2024
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