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15/09/2026

🏋️ TECHNIQUE TUESDAY | Brace Before You Move

Here’s something simple that can make a big difference to your lifting…

Learn to brace properly.

I see people get themselves into a good position for a squat, deadlift or press — and then forget about their core as soon as they start moving.

Your core isn’t just there to give you a six-pack.

It helps you create stability and transfer force through your body.

Before you lift, think:

Breathe in.
Brace.
Then move.

You don’t need to suck your stomach in as hard as possible.

Think about creating tension around your middle — almost like you’re preparing to take a punch.

Then keep that tension while you perform the rep.

It can make your movements feel stronger and more controlled.

And here’s the important bit…

Don’t brace harder just because the weight is heavier.

Learn to brace properly with lighter loads first.

Get comfortable with it.

Then gradually build up.

It’s one of those little things that doesn’t look particularly exciting…

But when you get it right, you can really feel the difference.

That’s coaching.

Sometimes the biggest improvements come from small changes to how you move, not simply doing more.

💬 Give it a try in your next session and see if you notice the difference.

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

12/09/2026

💪 SATURDAY AT T.O.D

There’s just something about a Saturday session.

You might not be as motivated as you were on Monday.

You might have had a busy week.

You might even be thinking…

“Do I really need to train today?” 😂

Yes. Yes, you do.

Not because you have to smash yourself.

Not because you need to burn off what you ate this week.

And definitely not because you need to punish yourself.

Just come in and move.

Have a good workout.

Have a laugh.

Catch up with the people you train with.

Maybe do something you’re good at.

Maybe have a go at something you’re not.

And then go home feeling better than when you walked in.

That’s what I love about T.O.D.

It’s not just about the training.

It’s the people, the atmosphere and the feeling you get from being here.

Some days you’ll have a brilliant session.

Some days you’ll just get through it.

Both count.

So if you’re training today, enjoy it.

And if you’re not…

We’ll see you next time. 👊

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

10/09/2026

💪 TRANSFORMATION THURSDAY | It Starts Before You See It

One of my favourite things about coaching people is seeing the changes that happen before anyone else notices them.

It might start with:

“I actually enjoyed that workout.”

“I’ve got more energy.”

“I’m not as tired walking up the stairs.”

“I feel stronger.”

“I’m finally getting back into a routine.”

Then something else happens…

They start believing they can do it.

And that’s a massive part of transformation.

Because getting fitter and stronger isn’t just about changing your body.

It’s about changing what you believe you’re capable of.

The weight starts moving.

The fitness improves.

The clothes fit differently.

But underneath all of that, something else is happening.

You’re becoming more confident in yourself.

And honestly, that’s one of the best transformations of all.

So if you’re currently thinking:

“I’m not seeing much difference yet.”

Don’t give up.

Keep turning up.

Keep putting the work in.

Those small changes you’re making now are building something much bigger.

The transformation starts long before the mirror shows it.

That’s why we focus on the whole person at T.O.D — not just the number on the scales.

💬 What’s the first change you noticed when you started training?

Let us know below 👇

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo
Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

09/09/2026

🏋️ WORKOUT WEDNESDAY | GET STRONG. THEN MOVE.

Today’s session is about combining strength with a short conditioning hit.

Not complicated. Just good training.

A — Lower Body

🏋️ Front Squat — 4 × 6
🚴 Bike Sprint — 15 seconds

B — Upper Body Push

💪 Incline Dumbbell Press — 4 × 8
🥊 Med Ball Chest Pass — 5 explosive reps

C — Posterior Chain

🔥 Barbell Hip Thrust — 3 × 10
🛷 Sled Push — 20 metres

D — Core & Carry

💥 Pallof Press — 3 × 10 each side
🚶 Suitcase Carry — 30 metres each side

The idea?

Lift with control.
Move with intent.
Then recover.

You don’t need to spend an hour smashing yourself into the floor to have a productive session.

Get the strength work done properly, add some explosive or conditioning work, and get out feeling like you’ve actually trained.

And remember…

A good workout isn’t measured by how destroyed you feel afterwards.

It’s measured by whether it helps you move towards your goal.

That’s the difference between exercising and training with purpose.

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

08/09/2026

🏋️ TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

Here’s something I see quite often in the gym…

You’ve got two arms, two legs, so naturally we tend to train them together.

Makes sense, right?

But sometimes your stronger side is doing more work than you realise.

You might not notice it.

You might be pressing slightly more with one arm, shifting your weight onto one leg, or rotating a little when you’re getting tired.

Nothing dramatic.

But over time, those little differences can add up.

That’s why I like putting some single-sided exercises into training.

Single-arm rows.

Dumbbell presses.

Split squats.

Step-ups.

Single-leg work.

Nothing fancy.

Just making each side pull its own weight, so to speak. 😂

And here’s a simple tip:

Start with your weaker side.

If you can do 10 good reps with that side, do 10 with the stronger side.

Don’t let your stronger side decide how much work you’re doing.

The goal isn’t to make training complicated.

It’s simply about making sure both sides are getting the work they need.

And sometimes, you’ll be surprised at just how different the two sides actually are.

That’s why good coaching matters.

We’re not just watching how many reps you do.

We’re looking at how you’re doing them.

💪 Train smart. Move well. Keep progressing.

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

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07/09/2026

🧠 MINDSET MONDAY | Just Get Started

Sometimes we make getting fit far harder than it needs to be.

We wait for the right time.

We wait until we’re more motivated.

We wait until work settles down.

We wait until Monday…

Well, it’s Monday. 😂

So let’s start.

You don’t need to completely change your life this week.

You don’t need to train every day.

You don’t need to eat perfectly.

Just make a few better choices.

Get your training sessions booked.

Get through the door.

Do the session.

Eat a little better.

Get some decent sleep.

Then do it again.

Because I’ve seen it so many times…

People don’t change because they suddenly become incredibly motivated.

They change because they start doing the little things consistently.

And those little things eventually become habits.

So don’t worry about getting everything right.

Just get started.

Then keep going.

That’s where the results come from.

💬 What’s one thing you’re going to do for yourself this week?

Let’s make it happen. 👊

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

04/09/2026

🍽️ FUEL FRIDAY

Can I be honest?

People make nutrition far more complicated than it needs to be.

Every week I hear things like:

“Should I stop eating carbs?”

“Can I eat after 8pm?”

“What’s the best diet?”

“Do I need to cut out chocolate?”

And my answer is usually…

Let’s start with the basics first.

Get some protein in your meals.

Eat your fruit and veg.

Drink plenty of water.

Eat sensible portions.

And if you’re training hard, give your body enough food to actually recover.

That’s it.

You don’t need to live on chicken and broccoli.

You don’t need to completely cut out carbs.

And you definitely don’t need to feel guilty because you had a takeaway with the family.

One meal isn’t going to ruin your progress.

Just like one workout isn’t going to transform you.

It’s what you do most of the time that counts.

I’ve always believed that if your diet is so restrictive that you can’t enjoy a meal out, a birthday, a holiday or a takeaway with your family…

It’s probably not a diet you’re going to stick to.

Get the basics right.

Be consistent.

Enjoy your food.

And get back on track when you have an off day.

That’s real life.

That’s sustainable.

And that’s what we’re trying to teach at T.O.D.

Not how to diet for six weeks.

How to look after yourself for the long term.

💬 What’s one nutrition habit you know you could improve?

Be honest… we’re all guilty of something! 😂

🏆 T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

28/08/2026

📢 BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

Just a quick reminder to all our members:

T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo will be CLOSED this Bank Holiday Monday.

Enjoy the long weekend, get some rest, spend time with family and friends, and we’ll see you back in the gym refreshed and ready to go! 💪🥊

Normal opening hours resume Tuesday.

Thanks for being part of the T.O.D family ❤️

T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo
Where you’re more than just a membership number.

27/08/2026

Transformation Thursday

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that people can get too caught up in what the scales say.

“I’ve only lost 2lb.”

“My weight hasn’t changed this week.”

“I’m not seeing much difference.”

But then I look at what they’re actually doing…

They’re lifting more.

They’re fitter.

They’re moving better.

They’ve got more energy.

They’re more confident walking into the gym.

And they’re doing things now that they couldn’t do a few months ago.

That’s progress.

Sometimes the biggest changes aren’t the ones you can see in the mirror.

They’re the ones you feel.

And that’s why I always tell our members:

Don’t just measure your progress by your weight.

Look at what you can do now.

Look at how you feel.

Look at how consistent you’ve become.

Look at how much stronger you are.

Because real transformation takes time.

There will be good weeks and bad weeks.

There will be days when you smash your training and days when just getting through the door feels like an achievement.

And that’s okay.

Just keep turning up.

Keep doing the basics well.

Keep making those small improvements.

Eventually, you’ll look back and realise just how far you’ve come.

That’s what I want for everyone who walks through the doors at T.O.D.

Not perfection.

Just progress.

And a healthier, stronger version of themselves.

💬 What’s one thing you can do now that you couldn’t do when you first started training?

I’d love to hear it.

T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

🏆 Award-Winning Gym & Team

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

26/08/2026

🏋️ WORKOUT WEDNESDAY | Make Every Minute Count

More isn’t always better.

Sometimes the goal isn’t to lift heavier or train for longer.

It’s to get more quality work from the time you already have.

Try this simple 30-minute strength session:

🔥 BLOCK 1 — 10 MINUTES

Goblet Squat
3 × 10

Dumbbell Floor Press
3 × 10

Rest as needed, but keep the quality high.

💪 BLOCK 2 — 10 MINUTES

Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
3 × 10

Supported Single-Arm Row
3 × 10 each side

Again, control the movement rather than racing through it.

⚡ BLOCK 3 — 10 MINUTES

Farmer Carry
4 × 30 metres

Sled Push
4 × 15–20 metres

🎯 THE COACHING POINT

The aim isn’t to see how quickly you can finish.

It’s to see how much good-quality work you can complete in the time available.

That means:

✅ Good technique
✅ Appropriate loading
✅ Controlled reps
✅ Short, purposeful rest
✅ Consistent effort

And here’s the big takeaway:

You don’t always need more time.

Sometimes you simply need to use the time you have better.

30 focused minutes can be far more productive than an hour of wandering around the gym without a plan.

At T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo, we don’t just give you exercises.

We give your training a purpose.

📩 Short on time but still want results? Message us and let’s build a programme that fits your life.

T.O.D Coaching Gym & Dojo

🏆 Award-Winning Gym & Team

Where You’re More Than Just a Membership Number.

Address

T. O. D Gym And Dojo Unit I The Daks Building
Polbeth
EH558TJ

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 10pm
Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441506413040

Website

http://www.todcoaching.co.uk/

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