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23/02/2026

Who is Joe? 🤔

I have been training in gyms for over 14 years and have been a qualified personal trainer for nearly 8 years

I have a degree in strength & conditioning along with a masters in research 📚

So from a qualification standpoint, I’m no standard PT (some don’t even have the basic PT qualification 👀)

But what about real world experience…

I have competed in powerlifting for over 10 years winning British, European, and World chamionships 🏆

But none of the above is why I have a successful business with clients who consistently get results ✅

A mentor once told me, you want to become a specialist at being a generalist

Once you understand people, you can meet them where they are at, and you can make a lot of progress😏

If you are wanting to work with a personal trainer who can truly wants to help, then drop me a DM and lets talk 📲

18/02/2026

8 years coaching

Not done yet

From common wealth athletes to the everyday gym goer

Working with individual who want to lose weight or those who want to improve performance

I’ve seen a lot

And that experience goes a long way in this industry

Thinking of starting with a personal trainer?

Drop me a message and let’s talk how I can help you

31/12/2025

Closing thoughts on 2025

You’ll probably see a lot of posts about how good everyone’s year was

And if you don’t feel like you’ve succeeded as much as you’d have like to, that okay

There’s a lot of things I said I’d do at the start of the year which haven’t happened

Partly because I just didn’t get there, but also because goals change

This is the time of year where people set new goals, and I’ll be honest, this is the first year where I’ve not really thought about it

The goals last year are mainly still the goals for next year as well

If you’re in the ‘2026 will be my year’ camp, good for you

I genuinely hope you succeed

But make sure you are winning on your own terms

Not what social media makes out to be a win

How YOU define you’re own winning

Run your own race and don’t have your perception warped of what is good progress

Set your own goals, set targets along the way, and get to work

The best advice I’ve been given this year is “just focus on what you are doing and don’t listen to the noise around you”

And that’s my advice to pass on going into next year

Coach Bastin over and out 🫡

01/12/2025

One year in ✅

Grateful for the personal growth and the lessons learnt along the way 🧠

Especially grateful to the people who have been part of the journey ❤️

One down, more to come 📈

30/11/2025

What did I do in November? 👀

Drink and watch football apparently 🍻⚽️

Oh and lifted a bit as well 💪

Not a bad month overall 😅

24/11/2025

If I wanted to gain weight here’s what I’d do

👀 park near the shops when shopping
👀 make sure I take lot of rest between sets
👀 eat high calorie low protein foods
👀 not track my calories on the weekend
👀 consume a lot of liquid calories
👀 cut my workouts short if I wasn’t feeling it

Earlier this year, I got up to over 100kg, and as you can see from the photo, it wasn’t my best look

I did all of the above, partly because I could afford to gain all that weight, but I started to get complacent

⚠️I didn’t move as much (which meant less walks for Robyn and I)

⚠️I rested a lot in between sets (although partly necessary but did start to take the p*ss)

⚠️I was make poor food choices (3 pizzas a week) 🍕🍕🍕

⚠️I didn’t even bother tracking calories on the weekend (and often had multiple takeaways)

⚠️I drank litres of chocolate milk every week 🤢

⚠️Once I’d done the essentials in my workout I often called it a day

Don’t get me wrong, my performance was great in comps. But my life outside of that had me slow, lethargic, and not feeling healthy 👎

So, if you are trying to lose weight, what do you think I’m going to say…

Do as I say now - not what I did back then 😉

Don’t wait till January to make a change, drop me a DM today if you are serious about wanting to become a leaner, stronger version of yourself 💪

13/11/2025

100kg ➡️ 90kg

Although it took longer than planned, and training maybe wasn’t as smooth as I would have liked - I stuck with the goal of dropping down a weight class for an upcoming comp 💪

At 100kg I felt strong, but not healthy, putting a lot of sh*t in my body that it didn’t really need ❌

Now, I feel a lot healthier (and hungrier) and I think for long term progress it’s a better place to be

Why am I telling you this?

Firstly, because I said this is what I’d do and I aim to follow through on the things I say I’ll do it

But mainly, to highlight the importance of consistency 🔑

I didn’t need to lose weight, I could’ve stopped and say yes this is fine

But I kept going. Why? Because I knew long term it’d be better for me

We’re coming to a time of year now where people tend to push their goals to one side and say “I’ll start next year”

I hate to tell you this, but you’ll probably be saying that same phrase next year as well 🤷‍♂️

There’s just over 6 weeks left of the year, don’t waste them “waiting till next year”

Start today.

07/11/2025

A Goal Without a Plan Is Just a Wish 🎯

We’ve all been there; setting big goals, feeling motivated for a moment… then life gets busy, motivation dips, and that goal slowly fades into the background.

Here’s the truth: motivation gets you started, but planning keeps you going.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, get stronger, run a 5K, or simply feel more confident it needs a clear plan behind it.

Because without structure, accountability, and consistency, a goal is just a nice idea.

Here’s how to turn a wish into a result:

✅ Be specific. “I want to get fit” becomes “I’ll train 3x a week for 8 weeks.”

✅ Make it measurable. Track progress, reps, time, weight, energy levels, whatever matters to you.

✅ Set realistic steps. Big goals are built from small, sustainable actions.

✅ Stay flexible. Life happens. Adjust the plan DON’T ABANDON IT.

✅ Celebrate wins along the way. Progress is progress, no matter how small.

When you have a plan, training stops being random it becomes purposeful.

Every session moves you closer to the version of yourself you want to be.

If you know you want to make a change but don’t know where to start, drop me a DM and lets set a plan together 📲

03/11/2025

Consistency Always Wins 🎯

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a trainer - it’s that consistency beats perfection every single time.

It’s not the one “perfect” workout, the flawless diet day, or the all-out effort once in a while that changes you…

It’s showing up again and again even when you don’t feel like it.

Because here’s the secret:
🔥Those small, consistent efforts compound.
🔥They build strength, discipline, confidence — and lasting results.
🔥You don’t have to go 100% every day.
🔥You just have to go.

Even 70% effort, done consistently, will take you further than 100% effort done occasionally.
Progress isn’t always visible day to day, but it’s happening.

Every rep, every walk, every choice adds up.

So stop waiting for the perfect moment.

Start small. Stay steady.

Trust the process — your future self will thank you. 💪

23/10/2025

When most people start training, the goal is often physical — to feel fitter, stronger, or look a certain way. But what keeps you going long term isn’t just how your body changes… it’s how you change. 💪

🧠 Mental Benefits:

Training is one of the most powerful forms of therapy. Regular movement reduces stress, boosts mood, improves sleep, and sharpens focus. It’s time just for you to disconnect, reset, and build mental resilience that carries into every part of life.

💪Physical Benefits:

Beyond the visible results, consistent training strengthens your heart, muscles, and joints — but it also plays a huge role in your long-term health.

- 🦴 It helps maintain bone density (crucial as we age)
- 💓 Supports healthy metabolism and cardiovascular function
- 🏃‍♀️ Improves mobility, balance, and coordination
- 🔥 Keeps your body strong, capable, and independent for years to come

Every session you show up for is an investment in your future self.

It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress, consistency, and longevity.

So next time you train, remember: you’re not just building a body… you’re building a life that feels good inside and out.

20/10/2025

📉 Weight isn’t the only way to track progress 📸

If you’re on a fitness journey, don’t let the scale mess with your head. Here are 3 smarter ways to measure REAL results:

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1️⃣ Bodyweight (with context!)

Weigh yourself under the same conditions — ideally first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking.

📊 Track trends over time, not day-to-day fluctuations.

💧 Daily weight changes are normal (think: water, food, sleep, hormones).

2️⃣ Measurements

Use a tape measure every 2–4 weeks to track changes in key areas:

📏 Waist (narrowest point)

📏 Hips (widest point)

📏 Thighs, arms, chest — whatever matters to your goals

➡️ Inches lost (or gained) tell the story the scale can’t.

3️⃣ Progress Photos

Take photos every 4 weeks, same setup each time:

📸 Same lighting

📸 Same clothes

📸 Front, side, and back views

👀 You’ll see muscle tone, fat loss, posture, and body shape shifts that numbers miss.

Bottom line:

Use all 3 for a full picture of your progress. The scale is just one piece — not the whole story. Keep going. You’re doing better than you think. 💪

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