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PhD research student

I was awarded a scholarship for three years of full-time PhD research in human sciences, focusing on nutrition and metabolic health. My research helps me examine the evidence behind dietary approaches and bring that understanding into thoughtful, individual coaching.

MSc Strength and Conditioning

I completed my MSc in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Greenwich, awarded with Merit in 2018. This academic foundation informs how I plan, assess and progress training for different goals.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

My CSCS qualification is awarded by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). It supports my work in exercise technique, programme design and physical preparation for sport.

Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN)

My CISSN qualification is awarded by the International Society of Sports Nutrition. I bring this sports nutrition knowledge into practical guidance on food, fuelling and supplementation alongside your training.

European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPs)

Daru Strong Mentorship (elite level combat sports coaching)

Virtual conference for advanced periodisation by NSCA

Certificate of attendance

Public Liability Insurance

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

I was awarded Qualified Teacher Status in England on 28 December 2022. You can view the Department for Education document below.

Five years of progress

Over five years, this client’s body weight changed from 90 kg to 70.7 kg, alongside a two-to-threefold improvement in strength.

The progress reflects consistent work and patience through busy periods and times when motivation was lower.

Kafeel: 106 days of progress

@kafeelofficial1 reduced his body weight from 125.2 kg to 93.2 kg during a 106-day weight-loss phase. That is a 32 kg change, approximately 70.5 lb or just over five stone, across approximately 15 weeks.

A structured plan, consistent habits and regular progress tracking supported this phase of his coaching.

A six-month transformation

After six months of resistance training and a calorie surplus, this client achieved the physique she wanted while gaining 8 kg in body weight. I’m proud of the strength and consistency behind that progress.

For women who are unsure about lifting weights, this is a useful reminder that scale weight is only part of the picture. Building muscle can support the shape and definition you are working towards.

Nearly four years of consistent training

@ish_456 trained four times a week across nearly four years, finding time around university, football, work, religious commitments, social life and periods of injury.

He started at around 60 kg. The early work addressed muscular imbalances and postural weaknesses while developing familiarity with the fundamental exercises. By that stage, his body weight was around 68 kg, before a later muscle-building phase took him to 86–87 kg.

Approximately ten months of progress

This comparison documents roughly ten months of consistent work from @kingcletus.

I’m proud of his dedication throughout the process and the gradual progress shown here.

Sukh: June 2020 to April 2022

These photographs document Sukh’s progress from June 2020 to April 2022.

He trained consistently four times a week, increasing to as many as six sessions in some weeks. His progress reflects that sustained commitment.

Roseanne: eight months of progress

This comparison shows @roseanne1988’s transformation over eight months.

I’m proud of the commitment behind her progress.

Progress from 115 kg to 101.5 kg

@aprivatelifeisaquietlife progressed from 115 kg to 101.5 kg at the point shown in these photographs.

This update captures a stage in his weight-loss journey and the commitment behind it.

Three stone lost over three months

@choiceplumbing lost three stone over three months.

His dedication and consistency were central to the progress shown in this comparison.

Three months: body composition and strength

This comparison records changes in body weight, measurements and lifting performance after three months of training.

Body weight: 74.3 kg to 66.2 kg

Waist circumference: 83.5 cm to 78.3 cm

Thigh circumference: 56.5 cm to 52.3 cm

Deadlift: 25 kg to 70 kg

Three months with a tailored training plan

This comparison shows progress over three months of following a tailored training plan, with an in-person check-in once a month.

Kieran: coaching adapted to individual needs

Kieran’s training intensity, volume and rest periods were adjusted to account for his heart-related needs.

His progress was deliberately gradual, with the programme adapted around these considerations and his longer-term physique and body-weight goals.

More than two years of sustained progress

Across a coaching journey of slightly more than two years, @a.orhiere changed his lifestyle and eating habits without a rigid diet or training plan. He reached his body-weight goal in less than a year and maintained it through the period covered here.

Body weight: 96 kg to 75–77 kg

Body fat: a reduction of more than 10%

Best deadlift: 105 kg for three repetitions

Alongside the weight change, his training produced substantial improvements in strength.

Cihan: from fat loss to weightlifting performance

@cihanalex followed his training and nutrition plans consistently. Over the first three and a half months, his body weight changed from 93.5 kg to 83 kg and recorded body fat from 23.7% to 14%.

I then shifted the programme towards Olympic weightlifting, retaining muscle-development work and adjusting nutrition to support performance.

The top photograph shows his physique at the five-month stage of this process.

Rav: building strength through changing circumstances

Rav’s coaching journey covered more than a year, initially with one session a week. During lockdown, sessions moved online and additional free time allowed her to train almost daily.

Alongside the changes in her physique, she achieved her goal of completing a push-up. By the stage shown here, she could perform more than ten repetitions comfortably.

Marty: the first three months of gym training

@martyporter1969 was active through his work but had not previously trained in a gym.

This comparison documents three months of resistance training and changes to his eating habits. It captures his progress as he adapted to structured gym training.

Sri: 37 days of body-composition progress

Over 37 days, Sri recorded a 4% reduction in body fat alongside increased muscle mass. Her body weight was 61 kg in both photographs.

Her plan combined resistance training with a tailored ketogenic diet and some vegan-only days at her request.

The comparison shows why body weight alone does not describe every change in body composition.

Kelly and Tom: four months of training

Kelly moved from a cardio-focused routine towards more resistance training, while Tom began training in a gym for the first time. Both followed an individualised high-protein, moderate-carbohydrate diet with a modest calorie deficit.

Over four months, they improved their strength and body composition. Tom achieved unassisted pull-ups and a 100 kg bench press for eight repetitions. Kelly achieved press-ups with good technique and a 65 kg squat for eight repetitions.