Blake Baker Coaching

13/09/2026

Client spotlight

97kg ➡️ 70kg

As all-round life transformations go, this one is incredible.

Chris initially contacted me for coaching wanting to lose some body fat, gain some muscle, and get stronger.

Over time, we’ve progressed his training, built better habits, and introduced boxing sessions; a completely new skill Chris is now learning as part of his private sessions with me.

But the biggest changes have gone far beyond physical appearance.

There’s been a substantial improvement in his fitness, strength, confidence, mindset and overall mental wellbeing and most importantly, he’s enjoying the process.

As I’ve mentioned in previous content, clients will often come to me wanting purely physical improvements. More often than not, though, they end up improving both physically and mentally as a by-product of the way I coach.

This is genuinely one of my favourite transformations in my 15 years of coaching, mainly because it has been life-changing.

If I can help facilitate positive changes in someone’s overall quality of life, then that is exactly why I do what I do and it's a huge part of what clients really value of me.

You can even see the difference in Chris’s confidence and happiness in the photos. The smile says a lot.

The next chapter of Chris’s fitness journey starts now.

Even Stronger mind. Even Stronger body.

05/09/2026

A side of my life I don’t share very often.

I’ve always kept the close protection side of my work relatively private. Discretion, trust and integrity come with the territory, and a lot of the experiences I’ve had will quite rightly remain that way.

But it’s also been an important part of my career. For many years, my work in security has run alongside my career in fitness, and I’ve now spent almost as long in one industry as I have the other.

During my time in private security, I’ve been fortunate to work across a wide range of high-level environment’s including high-net-worth individuals, Middle Eastern royalty, Premier League and international football, major sporting and entertainment events, as well as government-level assignments in the UK and internationally.

It’s taken me to places I probably wouldn’t otherwise have seen, allowed me to meet some great people, and given me a lot of valuable life experience and personal development along the way.

Fitness and coaching have played a substantial role in my life, and close protection has too. Two very different careers, but both have given me experiences I value, and both are part of my story/journey.

* For clarity, imagery shared in this post are taken from publicly available resources. No confidential or operational information is being disclosed *

29/07/2026

Client Spotlight ⭐️

Six months ago Heidi made the decision to invest in herself and start working with me as her coach.

Her transformation so far goes far beyond what you can see in these photos.

Over the last six months, she’s become stronger, fitter, more resilient and has developed a far more positive mindset and confidence in herself.

The physical changes speak for themselves too…

I genuinely believe we’re only just getting started, and I look forward to seeing what the next 6 months bring. 💪

If you’re ready to make a lasting change, not just physically, but mentally too, send me a DM and let’s start your journey!

29/07/2026

For most of our lives we’re taught who we should be.

By society.
By school.
By our parents.
By social media.

We create belief systems that are not our own.

We try and fit in with society norms and other people’s expectations of how we should live our life.

Then one day, something shifts.

You realise the real work isn’t becoming someone new.

It’s actually unlearning everything that stopped you from being yourself in the first place.

Creating new belief systems more aligned with who we truly are and with the person we want to become.

Maybe that’s the unlock to happiness, peace and fulfilment.

Maybe that’s where the growth really is?

Can anyone else relate 👇🏽👇🏽

01/03/2026

I coach my clients around the key fundamentals of achieving their fitness goals.

Consistency
Discipline
Constant improvement

Execute on those, and the results take care of themselves.

08/02/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of a workout isn’t the exercises; it’s getting your mind in the right place.

That’s why I like to add boxing into some of my clients’ sessions. It’s more than just learning to punch.

Depending on the client, it can be for technique, self-defence, or cardio, but more often than not, I use it to help people get in the zone and reach flow state faster.

Many of my clients have busy minds, so a few minutes of boxing at the start of a session is an incredibly effective way to switch off the mental chatter and get focused for the work ahead.

19/01/2026

Everyone has their demons, struggles and habits they can’t seem to overcome.

For some, it’s comfort eating.

For others, it’s alcohol.

Fear. Self-sabotage. Different demons, same solution.

You don’t defeat them by avoiding them.

You defeat them by turning around and facing them.

Real change starts when you take ownership, accept where you are, and commit to a plan to move forward.

I’m here to help.

When you’re ready to face yours, DM me; I’ve got you!

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

I turn 34 today

34 trips around the sun and still learning 🌍

Here are 34 quotes that have helped me in life until now.

Comment your top 3 most thought provoking 👇🏽👇🏽

07/01/2026

I’m posting this even though my technique isn’t as clean as I would like in these videos.

Fitness is like life. It isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up, putting in the work, and being real.

Less about perfection, more about consistency.

Every session is a chance to learn, improve, and get 1% better than yesterday.