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Online and Crossfit coach
Crossfit programming, 1-1 online coaching and specific movement programs available. DM for details.

Limited 1-1 coaching available in Manchester or Derby

20/03/2025

✨ ARE YOUR SKILLS HOLDING YOU BACK?✨

The open is closed now.

Whether you were on the leaderboard or not, if you did the workouts you've probably got a good idea of what movements or area might be dragging your overall score down.

If you've got plans to compete later this year they're probably at the forefront of your mind. 🤔

"I need to sort out these *insert skill* before then"

A phrase I'm sure most of us are pretty familiar with. 😅

Instead of spending an aimless 30 minutes once or twice a week trying and failing to hit some reps, try this progression path. 👇

1️⃣ Make sure you've actually allowed yourself enough time to get better. If you're constantly competing every couple of months it's going to slow that progress right down. A good 12-16 weeks of uninterrupted training are key for real gains.

2️⃣ Make sure your basics are PERFECT. Straight after a competition is a great time to strip things back and make sure your foundations are firm. Base strength, basic kip swings etc. If that stuff isn't right it'll only make things harder.

3️⃣ Stop throwing your new skills straight into wods. Build consistency and volume in those skills on their own first. Get really confident with them before introducing any kind of fatigue. Timed intervals like EMOMs are perfect for this. 👍

4️⃣ You're never too good for the strict stuff. It's not JUST for foundation building. It builds time under tension safely, thus helping you build your volume without putting yourself at injury risk. 💪

And if you need help putting this blueprint into action, drop that "BUILD" in the comments and I'll slide in your DMs 😉

13/03/2025

✨ HAVE A PLAN ✨

You've been in open gym, practicing your skills, adding more strength work, so why isn't the progress coming? 😕

It might be because you don't have a plan.

💪 You're doing a ton of drills, but are they building on each other?
💪 You're doing extra lifts, but are these lifts actually filling the holes in your strength?

Progressing in CrossFit isn't really about training harder. It's mostly about training SMARTER.

Lots of people I speak to are doing a ton of extra work, but none of it is really getting them anywhere.

This is where I come in.

✅ No more guesswork. I give you structure and strategy to your practice time and additional strength work.

✅ Education. I don't just tell you what to do, I'll make sure you know HOW and WHY you're doing it.

✅ Perspective. I'll be there for reassurance when you think you're not achieving anything (because we ALL have those days)

Real coaching isn't just giving you a program and sending you on your way.

Here, you are not alone.

And that's why my clients make such epic progress.

If you're ready to ditch the junk volume and start training smarter, drop a 💪 in the comments and let's chat.

I'm with you every step of the way 🙏

12/03/2025

✨ SARAH THE GYMNAST ✨

She probably wouldn't describe herself that way but whether she likes it or not she's well on the way to it. 😜

She used to feel frustrated because the gymnastics was the element of workouts she needed to scale, despite being able to RX other things in the workout.

So she got to work.

Committed to the process.

And can now include things like pull ups and toes to bar in the workouts as prescribed.

And they're becoming more and more consistent by the day. 🥳

She EVEN hit her first chest to bar pull ups in last week's open workout! 🙌🙌

How did we do it?

💥 Strict strength work
💥 Isometrics to build quality positions
💥 Drills for the skill technique
💥 Targeted accessory work

This often isn't a quick process, so I'm super proud of Sarah for sticking with it and continuing to put the work in, even when she felt deflated.

She deserves this shout out for the awesome progress she's making at the moment!

Amazing job Sarah! 👏💥

And the program she's currently following is still available.

If you're interested, DM me "RX" and I'll tell you all about it. 💪

07/03/2025

✨ SIGH ✨

Around a month ago I posted a reel explaining that strength is more important to gymnastics than bodyweight and boy did you guys tell me some STORIES in my DMs.

There are still, apparently, far too many coaches telling members/clients that the reason they find gymnastics hard is because they're too heavy for it.

It's f**king frustrating. 😤

For the same disclaimer I posted on that original reel; yes there is no denying that if you built your gymnastics at a higher bodyweight and then you become lighter, you may find yourself moving quicker through those movements.

That is NOT the same thing as a higher bodyweight meaning gymnastics isn't achievable. 🙄

It's lazy coaching.

Extremely demoralising for that person.

And untrue.

The strength required can be built by anyone.

It just requires GOOD coaching, patience, and a bit of self belief. 🫶

Put the energy you'd spend beating yourself up for being "heavy" into getting REALLY strong (and not just with a barbell) and defiantly proving those people wrong.

Because I promise you it can be done. ❤️

05/03/2025

✨ALL ARE WORTHY ✨

I'm often asked the question

"What level do you work with?"

And the answer truly is: any.

(Well actually, my answer is generally "as long as you're coachable", because that is my ONLY pre-requisite)

Everyone deserves quality coaching, whether you're working on your first skill or trying to hit ring muscle ups in workouts. Whether you're lifting 20kg or 120kg. 🥰

There is no level that is "too good" or "not good enough" for coaching.

Here's an example of the range of levels within my client base alone.

And this isn't even everyone. 🫶

My message is

Don't talk yourself out of something you think could be a GREAT thing for you because you're worried you aren't good enough.

You absolutely are.

And I'm happy to prove it to you.

26/02/2025

✨ FEB FAVES! ✨

February has been full of the most incredible wins from new and existing athletes that I'm lucky enough to be supporting right now 🙌

Take a look at what's possible to achieve with the right plan and someone in your corner! 🫶

Big numbers and new skills are awesome, but a good proportion of these wins are these guys breaking through their mental barriers and building confidence with things they didn't think they could. 🥹

Incredibly proud of the whole team for what they all put in 🔥

If you've got barriers and plateaus you're tired of and ready to break through, drop me a message and let's get you that sledgehammer 🔨

23/02/2025

✨ ANOTHER WEEK DONE ✨

No weekly dump this week, mostly because I've been too overwhelmed to remember to take pictures of anything, but also because all I've done is work and train a little bit 😂

Some weeks be like that.

And this one's been hard.

So we're just doing some reflections this week. 🥰

It's around 6 weeks until I leave the UK and I'm feeling very much like nothing is organised and everything in this process is expensive. 🫠

The need to organise everything on top of running this business AND working two jobs is a lot. I have to keep reminding myself that this would be a lot for anyone and I'm not being weak.

It's also important to remember that gratitude is a key part of a good life. And I'm very, very thankful to my journey in CrossFit, with all its mental and physical trials, for playing a part in building the grit that's necessary to keep going on weeks like this.

(Reading an incredible book with GRIT as the title also helps) 🤓

We aren't born with grit, we build it over time.

A little bit of grit and a hell of a lot of passion can get you through things you'd never imagine. 🙏

It's a new week tomorrow.

LFG.

22/02/2025

Dare you to tag them 🤣👀

18/02/2025

✨ STRENGTH FOR CROSSFIT ✨

It's just JUST about smashing the big moves in classes and comps (I get it, they're more fun 👀).

Often it's what we do behind the scenes, outside of class, that really unlocks our progress and allows us to move forward WITH those big impressive movements.

Here's what that looks like ⏩

Let me know if this helps!

16/02/2025

✨ WEEKLY DUMP ✨

What a week 🤩

It feels so good to be moving and training again. 7 weeks until the Just Lift comp I entered purely out of fomo for all the comps I'll miss this year. Eased back in nicely this week and ready to get my foot down and lift big starting tomorrow 😍

Midweek working brunches are becoming my favourite time of the week 😋

This week at Uncommon we had our first guest workshop with the awesome who talked the team through all things nutrition and fuelling for CrossFit, feedback has been EPIC and I'm already planning what subject to tap into for our next one. 🙌

(Just one of many perks of being part of the team 😉)

It's also been a busy week for consultations, and spaces to start coaching in March are filling FAST with some amazing people, all ready to smash their summer season and I can't wait 🫶

Bittersweet feelings as myself and finally made our impending separation official. 🥲 Just under 8 weeks until an incredible adventure begins but MAN am I gonna miss this community.

Topped off the week with an unreal Sunday roast (complete with pudding) with the best company .

Much needed reset ready for another big one this week 🤩

LFG

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