Fitter You Global

And if you can D:Ream, then things can only get better

You want to get from A (where you are now, not 100% happy with your progress and outcomes)...

to B (in a routine, enjoying the Journey, making satisfying progress that enhances your day-to-day life)

You don't have to do this alone.

Humans need accountability - me included!

Accountability means we show up for ourself AND for other people, and when you layer in a secret THIRD tier of accountability, you can't fail.

In the new community I've set up - Fitter Confident Club - I'll be running an Accountability Challenge in June - LOVE you to be part of it.

(New group feedback already: "I’m in a few groups on various platforms but all I do is watch from afar. I’ve always been too anxious to really chat with anyone new. Since coming on here I’ve started chatting with new people without even really thinking about it. Being on this platform with you guys just feels safe to me.")

Who's the challenge for?

GBTQ+ guys who are...

- sick of starting a plan and not sticking to it

- tired of going 'All or Nothing' with their approach

- ready for kind, inclusive support to finally help it all stick

Oh, and as well as hitting your goals and having the satisfaction of sticking to your plan, you can also win CASH MONEY in your HOT LITTLE HAND!

Like the link to the community?

Reply with your most used emoji and I'll invite you over!

The 🐱 is out of the 👜 - welcome to the new Skool!

I've been quietly setting up a brand new community for GBTQ+ guys, and I'd love to invite you over!

The Fitter Confident You free FB group - Online Personal Training - Fitter Confident You - was a brilliant thing for the first few years of its existence, and then lockdown happened and it really was a brilliant way of connecting and supporting each other...

But times change and platforms change... Sometimes for the worse.

And lots of LGBTQ+ people don't feel safe here, not to mention the algorithm stopping us seeing what we'd actually like to see...

Fitter Confident Club is over on Skool - specially designed for communities, so it's clean, easy to navigate and intuitive to use.

I've also packed it full of free, brand new workouts and trainings to make it as valuable as possible.

>> 3 days from launch and it's already attracted members who had left FB AND it's encouraging those who felt stifled here, to participate again.

So excited for this - like to come see what's going down?

Just reply HIYA!!!* below and I'll get you the link!

* the three ! are important!

Pride Month in the UK is June... ie, a month away:

I've worked with some brilliant brands (at all times of the year!), including TfL, Henkel, Gymshark, State Street, Virgin Media and Asahi Beer, so if you're looking to put on talks and events during Pride Month AND support an LGBTQ+ owned and run business (Fitter Confident You), I'm ready!

To talk transparently, some people currently see this as a box-ticking activity, but two important points about that:

A - I'm happy to be that box! Because...

B - Getting in front of people means I can spread the word, that fitness and wellbeing CAN be things we choose to fit into our lives, and that sometimes LGBTQ+ people do better with tailored coaching, specific to our unique lives.

Talks can be in-person or online, but Fitter Confident You can host workouts, panel discussions, even set up group coaching and retreats for employees and being a 'Say Yes' kinda guy, I love even more creative and juicy ideas!

You'll also be supporting the charity I'm proud to partner with, Positive East.

Drop me a DM or email [email protected] - let's talk soon!

Aye aye!

Not feeling motivated? Maybe you need a holiday in the diary!

Join me in September for the 4th Fitter Confident You retreat.

Keen? Let me know and I'll send you the link to the waitlist!

Bringing people together is my favourite thing.

Adding in some fitness and food and other fun stuff and it's even more of my favourite thing!

7 spots left on the second FCY Fitness Fun Day - Saturday 20th April - why come...?

- For Inspiration
- To make new friends
- To experience working out in a completely private gym
- To meet more LGBTQ+ people
- To feel part of something
- To learn new fitness skills
- To get motivated for the rest of the year

If you're feeling a little sluggish, it's time to come out of hibernation in the nicest way possible.

Just reply Me! And I'll get you the info - or drop me a DM!

Coming up with new things to keep me enthused as well as everyone I get to work with is a big part of Fitter Confident You - I've got to love what I do too.

And the free challenge I've run this week - From Beginner to Buff - has been the biggest and bestest ever.

More than 200 brilliant, supportive, kind, generous GBTQ+ guys joined in and the results, shifts and lightbulb moments have been SUCH a joy to witness.

We officially finish tonight with the final live training AND drawing of the prizes, including a free place on my soon-to-be-returning plan, GROW!

I've always loved what I do, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to say that...

But this week has - somehow! - taken it all up a notch!

Thank you to everyone who's taken part, you're bloody amazing and such an inspiration to me.

Whoooo-eeee, back from Sicily with a bang:

Hit 227 brilliant people who've joined my free challenge this week, it kicked off this morning and is flying already!

First task is underway, and I'm hosting the first free training in the group at 7pm today

AND giving away the first of three brilliant freebies to each member!

BRING IT ON!

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This comes up time and time again - and for all sorts of different reasons:

- bad experiences at school with sports / fitness
- unwelcoming vibe in gyms you've been to
- lack of knowledge of what to do and how to do it
- crowds of people in busy gyms who seem to know precisely what they're doing and have been doing it for years

If you're ready to conquer these feelings and use that gym membership you're paying for but not going (that's how they get you!)...

>> Receive my Nervous Gym-Goer's Guide when you join the free challenge I'm hosting next week!

I'll pop the link in the comments, and you'll get the guide immediately...

And then next week we have 4 brilliant days together, where I'll share everything I've done to built a routine, body and optimism that keeps me turning up and LOVING everything I'm doing.

OH! And you can also win a place on my 6 month training plan too - VALUE £1,400!

It's win / win / WIN!

Last hour to complete this and have your say on what's ACTUALLY going on in our world!

We've got 190 responses so far - incredible! - can we get to 200?

Takes 5 minutes to complete and you can win £250 for taking part!

Thanks Fitter Confident Youniverse!

Very excited to announce this...

I had a brilliant chat with Chris at the wonderful Homosapiens Podcast... About all things fitness, LGBTQ+, motivation, putting it all together...

And you can hear it tomorrow!

12% of all gym sign-ups happen in January, but what is unique about health and fitness for the q***r community? Body confidence, body image, and the gym itself can be thorny topic for LGBTQ+ people. Tomorrow we are joined by Matt Boyles , who specialises in helping gay, bisexual and trans men to improve their relationship with excercise! It’s a brilliant episode about broadening your fitness goals beyond physical changes and understanding how gay shame can present itself in a fitness environment. Prepare to be inspired and see y’all in the gym!

Link in bio to subscribe 🎙️💜

🌈 Fostering a Safe Haven: LGBTQ+ and Fitness at Fitter Confident You🌟

Hi Fitter Confident Youniverse!

I started writing about psychological safety and a manifesto came out - let me know what you think!

Specifically, creating a fitness space that radiates warmth, acceptance, and support for the LGBTQ+ community. 💪🌈

At Fitter Confident You, I believe fitness can be a haven for everyone, regardless of who you are or who you love.

🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Celebrating Diversity in Every Rep 🏋️‍♀️

Fitness is a celebration of individual AND group strength. Every workout, every rep, contributes to a tapestry of strength that reflects the uniqueness of each of us. Let's celebrate that diversity in every aspect of our fitness journey. 🎉🌈

🌟 Words That Lift, Not Limit 🗣️

Words have power, the language I use will always be rooted in respect and inclusivity. Let's be mindful of the words we use, ensuring they uplift and inspire. The Fitter Confident Youniverse is a place where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 🌍💬

👬👭 Building Bonds Beyond Barriers 🤝

Fitness is about building not just physical strength but strong connections that breaks down barriers and builds bridges. Reach out, support, and uplift your fellow Younicorns, and we'll go on creating a network that stands strong together. 💪💙

❌ No Room for Judgement, Only Love 🚫

We have zero tolerance for discrimination. If you witness or experience anything that goes against our ethos, speak up. We're committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe, supported, and celebrated. 🚀🌟

🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices 📣

Your stories matter. Your triumphs, challenges, and everything in between deserve to be heard. Let's continue to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, inspiring others, lighting up pathways and breaking stereotypes one story at a time. 🌈💖

📚 Continuous Learning and Growth 🌱

We're on a journey of growth, and that includes educating ourselves about the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. Let's embrace questions with open hearts and minds, fostering an environment where curiosity leads to understanding. 🌐📖

💙 Remember, a rising tide lifts all boats* 🌟

Fitter Confident You is much more than just a fitness thing; we're a family. A family that thrives on acceptance, understanding, and love. Together, let's make every step, every lift, a statement that fitness is for everyone, no exceptions. 💙🏋️‍♂️

*risey tidey, floaty boaty

12 weeks, and this is when Chris would normally give up... But now he's making progress he can see and feel, there's no stopping him!
And in his own words:
"I'm always glad when I've done my workout and have renewed motivation for the next day.
Thank you for helping me get to this point with the support and easy to follow plans!"
📌 You're absolutely welcome, it's my total pleasure to work with my clients.
Keep that foot on the peddle Chris!

Very grateful for the ongoing support for the Fitter Confident You book!

It's a lovely modern handbook to help LGBTQ+ people understand why we sometimes struggle with prioritising ourselves and how to clear a path ahead, full of motivation, progress and joy.

Have you read it yet?!

"What we think about ourselves us probably the central concept in our conscious lives"

If you're not in this place yes, it might sound glib saying some fitness and other wellbeing bits and pieces changes your life...

But then you find it and everything changes. Outlook, energy, self-esteem - plus all the physical benefits.

If you feel stuck, it can feel like an impossible task to get going again.

We've all seen movies with people stuck in quicksand who only get deeper and deeper in... But those who manage to get help... get out.

If it feels like you're in quicksand, I'm here to help you out.

And it doesn't take much to get the wheels turning and the beautiful change start to happen.

👉 Let's get going, ready when you are.

UNTIL NOW!!!
The Curse of Fitter Confident You helping GBTQ+ guys... Like... Fitness...?! STRIKES AGAIN!
I get that if you've never enjoyed the ol' fitness, then why would you start now...
The thing is, I didn't used to like it. And now, well it's fair to say I'm known to dabble in it once or twice a month!
📌 If you think you hate fitness, I want to talk with you. Come on, let's chat! What's the worst that can happen?!
📌 Don't think, book in with me via www.fitterconfidentyou.net/bookcall (or the link in my bio) and I'll hear why you don't like it, what you've tried and the goals you'd still like to achieve.

>> SPECIAL OFFER for all pals, friends, partners, acquaintances, colleagues, family members and... Err that'll do for now!
(and it's actually open to everyone!)
(click the link in my bio for access)
📌 The Power of People and working out together is undeniable:
✅ greater motivation
✅ greater accountability
✅ more fun
✅ halve embarrassing moments
✅ someone to cheer you on
So I'm rewarding that with my amazing PALentine's Offer!
📌 It's the high end Online Personal Training you'd expect from Fitter Confident You, plus...
➕ Bonuses!
➕ More time!
➕ A discount!
You cannot fail to hit your goals this year and I'm SO excited to support you in hitting them.
MAN ALIVE IT FEELS GOOD TO DO THAT!
Book a chat or jump straight in - cheering you on more than ever!

Loving the professional pics from , courtesy of .
Here I am playing the world's largest invisible violin!
Snap back to reality... But I'm grateful that I really quite like a lot my day to day reality of working with lovely clients, creating content to help Younicorns on their journeys, doing my own fitness thing and generally trying to be a good egg.
Me doing - and sticking to! - my own fitness has made such a difference to everything else I do.
The joy of it has taught me self-discipline... And greater self-discipline has brought me more joy.
You know how I'm more often in a good mood - a big chunk of that is fitness and using my body for good.
Loving the person I see in the mirror is part of it too.
Is investing in something fitnessy on your radar this year?
📌 I'd love to help you build the body, mindset, confidence and habits that change EVERYTHING
📌 Click the link in my bio to book a call today and I'll review what you're and make sensible suggestions to help build a Fitter Confident You.

Shall we hear from Ewan himself?! Let's!
📌 "Once I was in my mid-20's I started seeing my weight go up and clothes not fitting like they once did, I was scared that I will hit 30 worse than I was at 25. Honestly i was a bit scared of not fitting into trousers I liked, or seeing my jean waist size go up and up. I wanted to be fitter at 28 than I ever was at 20.
After my 12 week programme with FCY, I truly can say I am happy with my relationship with fitness. I feel already that I am on the track I want to be on in order to meet not only my short-term goals but longer annual goals. I quickly saw good progress in the gym learning new exercises and better understanding how they will help to reach my goals, and i was seeing a body transformation in progress.
After my 12 week programme with Matt, I lost 7kg, whilst gaining muscle and definition. Most noticeably I've lost fat on my waist, and gained muscle and strength in my arms and chest, with a full body transformation taking place. I feel I am out my fitness rut and ontrack for an amazing 2023 with fitness at its core"
aka. I created a simple plan that fitted into Ewan's life, he stuck to it, results!
This is available to anyone. Helping GBTQ+ people find their way with fitness and well-being is what Fitter Confident You is all about.
📌 Get started via www.fitterconfidentyou.net - or click the link in my bio.
Disclaimer - as always! - Progress pics are just one of the many, many ways I encourage Fitter Confident You clients to track progress, but IG is a visual platform, so here's his pics.

Feeling gymtimidated? (ie. You want to workout but find the gym off-putting)
Firstly, Scott would like me to inform you he's thrilled with his results, and I have seen him smile on our various catch up zooms!
Secondly..
📌 6kgs down
📌 Two waist sizes down
📌 Repeatedly broke his PB
📌 In a brilliant routine, loads more energy, loving the journey
📌 On to his new G R O W programme, for size and strength
AND... all with home workouts!
If you're feeling gymtimidated, that's OK, happens to all of us AND you need never set foot in a gym again.
40% of Fitter Confident You clients do home workouts very happily and effectively - like Scott here!
Book a quick chat with me, and I'll explain all!
📌 www.fitterconfidentyou.net/bookcall or click the link in my bio
Have a Fitter Confident Week!

Happy New Year - today's a great time to forgive yourself for those things you keep beating yourself up about.
📌 Also a great time to set an intention to let those things go, quicker.
👉 Incredibly grateful for this year, the people, experiences, light bulb moments, moments of struggle, challenges, inspiration and love.
Shall we do it all again (with some adjustments) in about 14 hours?
Oh go on then!
Have a Fitter Confident New Year, love ya!

And very proud to be introducing Craig Brimmer as yet another expert who'll be taking to the stage at Fitter Confident You LIVE on 21st Jan!
Craig is a qualified yoga teacher and the in-house yoga teacher for Fitter Confident You clients.
He's been helping us get stronger, more flexibile and lots calmer for the last six months and excited he's leading a breathwork workshop on the day.
Our breath is an underrated tool in self-soothing and reducing anxiety, Craig will be sharing the secrets!
📌 Fitter Confident You LIVE is a chance for us to get together, be inspired and support and encourage each other.
It takes place in Central London - why not make a weekend of it?
Tickets available via the link in my bio
Did I mention that delicious, nourishing lunch and a snack is included from ?
Well it is!
Save your seat today - something to look forward to in grey, wet January!

Saturday 21st January - come to Fitter Confident You LIVE!
📌 Really looking forward to seeing Cassie and her talk about the kind, intuitive approach to food and eating.
If you've struggled with comfort eating or stress eating, you need to be here for Cassie's talk, as she'll help us understand why we do what we do and clear a path forward, to enjoy food guilt-free in 2023.
✅ Tickets available via the link in my bio - lunch and a snack from the delicious, nourishing included with your ticket!
📌 Let me know if you have any questions about the event - I created it to bring people together to be inspired, encouraged and motivated for the year ahead.
👉 See you there!

Buy your ticket to Fitter Confident You LIVE now, so you have something to look forward to in January!
📌 Introducing the brilliant Kolin - - who I'm really excited to bring to the FCY LIVE stage in 21st January.
Kolin runs his own Personal Styling and Image Consultancy business, created to invigorate and elevate his client's personal styles and confidence.
Ie. A perfect fit with Fitter Confident You!
He'll be talking about the power of knowing and owning your unique style AND how to detox your wardrobe (I need this!)
Tickets are available via the link in my bio AND include lunch and a snack from .
The venue is in Holborn in (very!) Central London - why not make a weekend of it!
So excited to be bringing people together AND curating a day of inspiring speakers to create our best 2023.
📌 Who's coming?

Gorgeous weather and gorgeous few days with the fam.
Feeling rested and relaxed and more ready than ever for the new year, which includes...
📌 Fitter Confident You LIVE - January 21st, Central London
📌 Something brand new and different in April (inspired by the Christmas Challenge I recently ran...)
📌 The FCY Retreat in Italy in early May
(check the link in my bio for info and tickets)
Plus everything in the Fitter Confident Youniverse is getting an upgrade!
So incredibly grateful for the year we've had - lots of personal growth, learnings and developments. Loads of opportunities, some lovely travel, meeting new inspiring people and pushing myself to do even more than ever before.
It's not about being busy, it's just the more I do... The more I love the doing.
Big thanks to for his support and .macdonald for his work with lots of Fitter Confident Younicorns.
📌 Will I use the Push Pin Emoji less in 2023?!
Lets find out!
🇮🇹

Very excited to be announcing the Fitter Confident You Retreat next year - fancy coming to Umbria, Italy and staying in this beautiful palazzo?
📌 Well you can! 3rd May for a week!
(link in my bio)
I mean, just look at it.
But this is more than just a week in the sun (though it will be blissfully warm), as we'll ensure you leave with a PLAN and know precisely what to do and how to keep it going.
This is a holiday with a PURPOSE.
📌 To help that even more, join the retreat before the end of the year and I'll include my flagship 12 week plan, completely free.
The accommodation - beautiful
The area - breathtaking
The food - nourishing
The experience - holistic and inspiring
DM me any questions, or happy to arrange a chat to discuss the retreat in more detail.
Four spaces gone already, I'd love to have you with us.

If you're wondering about where Fitter Confident You LIVE! came from, you can thank this amazing woman, .
I've had the pleasure to be part of Lisa's amazing Destination Inspiration Mastermind this year, and this pic is from a retreat she hosted in Valletta, Malta.
Less than 12 hours after this pic was taken, we were talking about events I could appear at and she simply said:
"you should host your own event!"
As I love taking action and trying new things... I started work!
📌 Fitter Confident You LIVE!
📌 Saturday 21st January in Holborn, Very Central London
📌 Brilliant, inspiring speakers, on topics as diverse as finding your unique style, emotional eating, breathwork for calm and how to find your fire...
📌 Plus, FREE LUNCH!
👉 And I want you there!
👉 Grab your ticket to save your seat in the link in my bio
PLUS... lots of time to mingle, chat with your fellow Fitter Confident Younicorns and just be around lovely people who want the best for each other.
See you there!
➡ And business owners, if you're not in Lisa's world yet, get to it! I'm so grateful for her insight support and strategy this year.

Have you tried the Ski Erg machine?!
You might have seen it in the corner of your gym, looking lonely and dusty...
Think of it as a standing rowing machine. You pull the handles down on either side of you and there's a fan to provide resistance.
I used to hate it and always avoid it, and it's a lot more leggy than this picture does it justice...
But there's something satisfying about it.
(or possibly it's Stockholm Syndrome).
Anyway give it a try when you see it.
Try 30 second intervals (work for 30, rest for 30) for five minutes...
Great cardio session to build your pure engine power.
And don't let the handles bang back in place!
(!)

SAVE THE DATE! 21st January - it's a Saturday!
I've wanted to run an in-person event for ages, and now the stars have aligned and we're just over five weeks away from Fitter Confident You LIVE!
A brilliant array of speakers covering topics like:
📌 How to find and hold your focus for the year
📌 Understanding comfort eating
📌 How to detox your wardrobe
Plus more speakers and full details to be announced soon.
Also included with your ticket? LUNCH!
If the thought of getting together with likeminded GBTQ+ people, learning and talking and supporting each other - and lunch! - sounds good to you, give me a 🖐️ in the comments...
Thank you!
***rmen !

📢 Calling 'ALL OR NOTHING' people!
Whatever happens during Party Season, Christmas, New Years... you DON'T have to hit the F**k It buzzer!
It's never ruin - and you can't unlearn or undo what you did previously - so, just get back to your fitnessing when you can, and it will all start to work for you!
We pick up this habit - and it IS a habit - from lots of different sources*, but you can change it just by... keeping going. in any regard!
That's it, that's the tweet, send
*mmmm different sauces
**kit