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28/07/2026

Some coaches hand out all sorts to their clients šŸ‘€

Me? I hand outā€¦ salt. šŸ§‚šŸ˜‚

The reactions say it all.

But thereā€™s actually a reason behind it.

When youā€™re training hardā€”especially in this heatā€”you lose more than just water. You lose sodium too. Replacing it can help you stay better hydrated, maintain muscle function and keep your training output higher.

Itā€™s hardly the most glamorous performance hackā€¦

But sometimes the simple things make the biggest difference.

Looking after my clients isnā€™t just about writing programmes. Itā€™s about paying attention to the little details that help them perform at their best.

So yesā€¦ at OPT, you might just get a pinch of Celtic sea salt before your session. šŸ§‚šŸ’Ŗ

The basics, done well, will always beat gimmicks.

P.S Refined table salt is a BIG NO!

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ā€œMateā€¦ have you been going the gym? You look bigger!ā€Those few words meant a lot to Henry Gaskell Over the last year, He...
28/07/2026

ā€œMateā€¦ have you been going the gym? You look bigger!ā€

Those few words meant a lot to Henry Gaskell

Over the last year, Henry has lost over 20% body fat. But fat loss was never the end goalā€”it was the first step.

He knew that if he wanted to build an impressive physique, he first had to reveal the shape underneath before focusing on adding quality muscle.

Now that foundation is paying off.

For the first time, people are noticing the change without him saying a word.

Thatā€™s one of the best feelings you can haveā€”when your hard work becomes visible to everyone else.

The next phase starts now.

More food.
More strength.
More muscle.
The same consistency thatā€™s got him this far.

Iā€™m excited to see what the next 12 months look like. šŸ‘Š

27/07/2026

Cable tricep crossovers. One of the best tension through full-range isolation moves for the tricepsā€¦ Also great for practicing your Ronaldo SIUUUU celebration šŸ˜…

13/07/2026

Nobody in this video walked in confident.

Most of them had never picked up a barbell.

A few hadnā€™t trained in years.

One or two spent the first session convinced everyone was watching them.

Nobody was.

Everyone in here is too busy getting on with their own work ā€” and every one of them remembers being the new person.

Thatā€™s the bit people donā€™t see when they scroll past a gym video. They see the finished version. They donā€™t see the first month, where the weights were light, the technique was rough, and turning up was the whole win.

You donā€™t need to get fit before you start. Thatā€™s what starting is for.

You need a plan that fits your life, and someone in the room who knows what theyā€™re doing and actually pays attention.

The people in this video have both. Itā€™s not more complicated than that.

If youā€™ve been thinking about it for a while ā€” send us a message. No pressure, no hard sell. Just a conversation about where youā€™re at and whether weā€™re the right fit.

Four versions of stuck. Most people recognise themselves in one straight away ā€” and thereā€™s no judgement in any of them....
07/07/2026

Four versions of stuck. Most people recognise themselves in one straight away ā€” and thereā€™s no judgement in any of them.

Hereā€™s the thing: none of these are a discipline problem. Theyā€™re four different problems, and each one needs a different answer. Treating them all the same is why the last plan didnā€™t hold.

So tell me honestly ā€” which oneā€™s closest to you right now? Drop a 1, 2, 3 or 4 below, or say it in your own words. I read every reply.

šŸ”„ SCOTTā€™S TRANSFORMATION šŸ”„A great example of what structured training, nutrition, and consistency can achieve over 12 we...
11/05/2026

šŸ”„ SCOTTā€™S TRANSFORMATION šŸ”„

A great example of what structured training, nutrition, and consistency can achieve over 12 weeks at OPT.

Scott came to us already active through work, but despite being on his feet all day, he wasnā€™t happy with his physique or body composition. The missing piece was a properly structured approach to resistance training, nutrition, and accountability.

The result:

āœ… 12kg body weight lost
āœ… 14% reduction in body fat
āœ… +0.5kg lean mass gained

The photos say everything.
Not just a huge reduction in body fat around the waist and midsection, but visibly better posture, tighter conditioning, and a leaner, more athletic shape throughout.

What makes this result even better is that he didnā€™t just lose weight ā€” he improved body composition while maintaining and building lean tissue.

Scott earned these results through:
ā€¢ Consistency
ā€¢ Better habits
ā€¢ Structured resistance training
ā€¢ Nutrition built around real life
ā€¢ Turning up week after week

REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.

OPTIMISE. PERFORM. TRANSFORM.

šŸ”„ Client Transformation Spotlight šŸ”„This was Emmaā€™s incredible 12-week transformation. šŸ‘Emma originally came to me wantin...
11/05/2026

šŸ”„ Client Transformation Spotlight šŸ”„

This was Emmaā€™s incredible 12-week transformation. šŸ‘

Emma originally came to me wanting to improve her physique, lose body fat, and break out of a fitness rut.

At the time, most of her training was running-based and she had very little experience with resistance training. Over 12 weeks, through structured strength training and nutrition coaching, she achieved:

āœ… 12kg / 25lb body fat lost
āœ… 2kg lean muscle gained
āœ… Improved running performance & times
āœ… Increased strength and confidence

One of the biggest takeaways from Emmaā€™s journey was proving that more cardio isnā€™t always the answer. Once we introduced proper resistance training and structure, not only did her physique change ā€” her running performance improved too. šŸƒā€ā™€ļø

Hereā€™s what Emma said about her experience:

ā€œI felt stuck in a rut fitness-wise and had never really done weight training before. Joining was one of the best decisions Iā€™ve made. Iā€™m really proud of what Iā€™ve achieved so far and canā€™t wait to keep progressing.ā€

Results like this are exactly why OPT was built ā€” structured coaching, accountability, and a long-term approach that actually works. šŸ’ŖšŸ»

šŸ”„ This transformation is ridiculous. šŸ”„James Parrott came to OPT at 21 years old having never weight trained before.Very ...
10/05/2026

šŸ”„ This transformation is ridiculous. šŸ”„

James Parrott came to OPT at 21 years old having never weight trained before.

Very sedentary. Limited movement quality. Low confidence in the gym environment. Even simple movement patterns were difficult initially.

6 months laterā€¦

šŸ’„ 25kg of fat mass LOST
šŸ’„ 21% body fat reduced
šŸ’„ 4.2kg lean mass GAINED

And honestly, the photos donā€™t even fully show the changes in posture, movement quality, confidence and overall health.

One of the biggest changes for me has been seeing how much weā€™ve improved his scoliosis presentation and posture. Weā€™ve gone from concerns around future back issues and movement limitations to building strength, stability and resilience properly.

What makes this even more impressive is that James hasnā€™t done this by hiding away from life.

Heā€™s still enjoyed himself. Still socialised. Still lived normally.

Heā€™s just been consistent.

Thatā€™s the part people massively underestimate:
Results like this donā€™t come from perfection.
They come from structure, discipline and repeatedly doing the basics well.

Weā€™re not finished yet either.

Thereā€™s still work to do with hip alignment, movement efficiency and the next stage nutritionally to really cement these changes long-term ā€” but this first phase has been unbelievable.

Couldnā€™t be prouder of him.
Well done James šŸ‘šŸ’Ŗ

10/05/2026

65 years old and doing assisted pull ups šŸ‘

This is exactly why resistance training matters.

Lynn has been consistently training with us for just over 2 years and continues to get stronger, move better and build confidence in what her body is capable of.

So many people accept weakness, aches, poor mobility and loss of independence as an inevitable part of ageing ā€” but examples like this show how much can change when you train properly and stay consistent.

Very proud of Lynn and everything she continues to achieve šŸ’Ŗ

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