Mark Thistlethwaite Coaching

Mark Thistlethwaite Coaching

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Helping busy men and women get lean, strong and confident with structured online coaching

14/06/2026

Helping busy men and women get lean and strong through structured online coaching.

14/06/2026

Online coaching is now open.

35+ years gym experience.�BSc Sport & Exercise Science.�MSc Strength & Conditioning.

I help clients lose fat, build strength and create sustainable results through training, nutrition and accountability.

DM COACHING to find out more.

14/06/2026
14/06/2026

Online coaching is now open.

35 years experience in the gym
BSc Sport & Exercise Science
MSc Strength & Conditioning

I help clients build strength, lose fat, and creat sustainable results through training, nutrition and accountability.

DM COACHING to find out more

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Online coaching now open, helping busy men get strong and lean through structured, personalised training.

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One of the biggest misconceptions around fat loss is that you need to starve yourself to get results.

In reality, successful fat loss is built through consistency, and not aggressively cutting calories.

This is where most people make mistakes by;

- Slashing calories too aggressively
- Trying to lose weight as quickly as possible
- Doing endless cardio
- Cutting out all foods they enjoy

Approaches like this might work temporarily, but most people can't sustain them long-term

What I see happen all the time with these approaches is;

- Energy drops
- Motivation disappears
- Training performance suffers
- Old habits return
- And cravings increase

That's why I focus on;

* Structure
* Calorie awareness
* Adequate protein
* Sustainable habits
* Realistic training
* And consistency over time

Fat loss should improve your health and confidence, not make you feel miserable and tired

That's also the approach behind my coaching and nutrition plans

I don't believe in extreme crash diets or unrealistic diets people can't follow or sustain.

My goal is to help clients.

Build better habits and their relationship with food
understand nutrition
Stay consistent
Enjoy training
Create long-term results they can actually maintain.

Because in the long run, consistency will always beat starvation

If you're ready to stop guessing and follow a structured plan, send me a DM with the word COACHING.

And let's build a plan that works around your life, not against it.

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WHY I BELIEVE STRENGTH TRAINING IS ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE IN YOURSELF

As someone with a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning, and over 35 years of training experience, I've seen fitness trends come and go.

One thing has remained constant:

Strength matters.

When most people think about exercise, they think about losing weight or burning calories. But strength training offers so much more than that.

It helps preserve muscle mass as we age, supports bone health, improves mobility, increases confidence, and makes everyday life easier.

Now in my 50s, my focus isn't just on looking good. It's about staying strong, capable and healthy for the years ahead.

I want to be able to train hard, move well and enjoy life for as long as possible.

That's why strength training remains the foundation of my own training programme.

The good news is that you don't need to be a bodybuilder or athlete to benefit.

Whether you're looking to lose fat, build muscle, improve fitness or simply age better, a properly structured strength training programme can help you achieve it.

Through my online coaching, I help clients build strength safely and effectively with personalised training, nutrition guidance, accountability and ongoing support.

Because getting stronger isn't just about lifting weights.

It's about improving your quality of life.

💪 If you're ready to get stronger, healthier and more confident, send me a DM with the word COACHING and let's discuss your goals.

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