IWR Personal Training

28/05/2026

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
Stuart has been training with me since last August and the progress since then has been quality to watch.

What started as wanting to get fitter and stronger has turned into a complete lifestyle shift. Strength levels are up massively, body composition has changed, and his confidence in the gym is on a completely different level now.

The biggest thing is consistency. Stuart has put the work in week after week, training 3–4 times consistently while balancing work, family life and kids alongside it all.

There’s been no shortcuts and no extreme approach. Just structure, progression and showing up even on the weeks where motivation probably wasn’t high.

Seeing Sharon join the journey in January has only added to it. They’ve both pushed each other and built habits that actually last.

Most people want fast results. Stuart committed to long-term progress instead — and it shows.

Massive respect for the work he’s put in since August. Still a lot more left in the tank. 👊

21/05/2026

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT — Sharon walked into IWR with zero background in strength training.
Like a lot of people, gym sessions mostly meant a bit of cardio here and there, but nothing structured and nothing that truly pushed her physically.

Fast forward a few months and the difference is hard to ignore.

One of Sharon’s biggest wins has been the sled push.
She started at 30kg. Last night she moved 137kg including the sled. That doesn’t happen through motivation alone. That comes from consistency, progressive overload, and showing up week after week even when life is busy.

What’s been most impressive isn’t just the physical transformation — although her body composition has changed massively — it’s the fact she’s done it while still living her normal life. No extremes. No “all or nothing” mindset. Just building habits she can actually sustain and getting 3–4 sessions in each week.

That’s the part people overlook. Results usually come from boring consistency, not perfect weeks.

Sharon’s proof that you do not need a background in training to become strong. You just need to start, trust the process, and keep progressing.

Proud of this one. More to come. 👊

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09/05/2026

31/12/2025

So here we are 5 days later — and the scale is already almost 2 kg back down.
No extremes. No punishment. No panic.

Just back to:
Normal eating
Normal movement
Normal daily routine
Which proves the point perfectly.

That initial increase wasn’t fat. It was food weight, water retention, carbs, salt, slower digestion, and disrupted routine. Once those settle, the scale drops quickly.
Fat gain (or fat loss) doesn’t happen this fast.
Water and gut weight do.

This is exactly why I tell my clients not to stress over one weigh-in, especially around Christmas. Enjoy the food, enjoy the drinks, enjoy the time with people.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year 🎉
Enjoy the occasion — normal routine will be there when it’s time.

26/12/2025

I’m about 2.5 kg up on the scale just now — and I want you to see this as reassurance, not a problem.

To gain 2.5 kg of body fat, I’d need to eat roughly 18,000–19,000 extra calories on top of my normal intake. That’s around 3,000+ extra calories every day for nearly a week, or 1,500 extra calories every day for almost two weeks. A few Christmas meals and drinks don’t come close to that, so any actual fat gain here is minimal.

What’s really happening (and the same applies to you):
Bigger, heavier meals mean there’s more food sitting in the gut
Digestion slows down, so that food stays there longer
Christmas food is higher in carbs and salt, which means more water retention
Carbs are stored as glycogen, and glycogen holds water — so you feel more bloated or “puffy”
Less movement, later nights, and broken routines push the scale up short-term
That’s why the scale jumps quickly — but it’s not fat.

Once normal routines are back — regular meals, training, steps, sleep — this weight comes back down on its own without extreme dieting or punishment.
This is why I always say: don’t panic, don’t try to “undo” Christmas.
Enjoy this time of year. Enjoy your food and a drink. Live your life.
We’ll get straight back to normal once the festivities are done — and the scale will follow.

16/12/2025

New Year 8-Week Fitness & Health Challenge

Sign up for 8 weeks (8 x 1-to-1 sessions) and get 4 sessions free — that’s 12 x 1-to-1 personal training sessions for the price of 8.

Straightforward training, sensible nutrition guidance, and proper accountability to help you get stronger, healthier, happier.

What’s Included:

12 x 1-to-1 personal training sessions
Structured sessions planned around your goals, ability, and schedule.

Initial consultation & goal setting
We look at where you’re starting, what you want to achieve, and set a realistic plan.

Personalised training programme
Strength, fitness, and conditioning work tailored to you — not generic workouts.

Nutrition guidance
Calorie and macro targets, plus practical advice you can actually stick to.

Weekly check-ins
Track progress, make adjustments, and stay accountable.

Full access to my coaching app
Training plans, progress tracking, and support all in one place.

Habit & lifestyle support
Build routines, stay consistent, and manage busy weeks effectively.

Ongoing support throughout the 8 weeks
Questions answered, guidance when things feel off, and encouragement when motivation dips.

📍 PureGym Kittybrewster, Aberdeen
📩 [email protected]
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📞 07743 057022

Message me for full details and to secure your place.
Limited spaces available.

29/11/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

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The winner will be announced on 8th December.

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16/11/2025

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07/08/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
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