LEP Fitness

2 stone lost between these two pictures 👇🏻...

Really happy and proud of LEP Fitness client Elliot for the results he’s achieved

The interesting thing about Elliot’s transformation is that he wasn’t starting from a place of doing nothing...

He was already training 3 times per week

He enjoyed running, cycling and using his Peloton...

His cardiovascular fitness was already good

The problem was that despite years of consistent cardio and dieting, he wasn’t getting the physical changes he wanted...

He didn’t want to look like a bodybuilder

He didn’t want a Men’s Health cover physique

He simply wanted to look leaner, more athletic, have more definition through his chest, arms and abs, and feel more confident in his appearance

So we didn’t remove the cardio...

We kept it in because he enjoyed it and it’s great for his health

What we did do was introduce 3 structured resistance training sessions per week using nothing more than adjustable dumbbells and a bench at home...

I built a custom programme around the equipment he had available and over the last 4 x 12-week phases we’ve gradually developed his physique, strength and habits...

There were no extremes

No ridiculous diets

No living in the gym

No giving up holidays or social occasions

Elliott is a successful businessman who travels, enjoys holidays and wanted flexibility whilst still making progress

From day 1 we knew this would be about creating a lifestyle that could be sustained long term and being patient with the process.

The result?

2 stone lost

A leaner, stronger and more athletic physique

More confidence

More energy

And most importantly, a transformation that has become part of his life rather than something temporary

Extremely proud of Elliott and everything he’s achieved 👏

A great example of what can happen when you follow a structured plan consistently over time

Nick 💪🏻🚀

I’ve just finished watching the Rafael Nadal documentary on Netflix... 👇🏻

Absolutely blown away

4 episodes and I’d highly recommend it

Growing up, Nadal was one of the athletes I looked up to most

As a kid, he seemed like a real-life superhero

Long hair, headband, huge biceps/forearms, unbelievable physique and the heart of a lion

He just never stopped

No matter how difficult things got, he kept fighting

To me, he was the ultimate example of determination, resilience and refusing to give up

I watched the Wimbledon finals

I watched Roland Garros

I watched the highlight reels

What I never saw was everything happening behind the scenes

The injuries

The pain

The sacrifices

In the documentary, Nadal talks about playing through foot problems, knee injuries and chronic pain

At one point he says there were probably 10-12 Grand Slams he wouldn’t have won had he not pushed through what he was feeling physically

The amount he had to endure just to step onto the court was incredible

And it got me thinking...

How often do we look at someone’s life and assume everything is perfect?

We see the trophies

We see the results

We see the photos

We see the highlight reel

What we don’t see are the sleepless nights, the setbacks, the injuries, the self-doubt, the sacrifices and the battles nobody else knows about

Social media can make this even worse

We create stories in our heads about other people’s lives based on a few photos or videos

The reality is we rarely know what’s going on behind the scenes

Someone might disappear for 6 months

Someone might stop posting

Someone might seem like they’ve got everything figured out

But you have absolutely no idea what they’re dealing with privately

The documentary reminded me that every person you admire is carrying struggles you’ll probably never see

And often the thing you admire most about them isn’t their success

It’s what they had to overcome to achieve it

A good reminder that we’re all fighting battles that other people know nothing about

If you’re interested in mindset, resilience, psychology or human performance...

It’s a must-watch

Have you seen it?

The supplement industry is worth billions...

Most people are spending money on products that massively overpromise and massively underdeliver...

In this episode, I break down 6 popular supplements that I personally think are massively overrated...

and more importantly, what actually matters if you want to build a great physique, improve your health, and feel better...

If you’d like to listen to the podcast just click below:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-modern-day-leader-podcast/id1701807791?i=1000772375102

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The older I get, the more I think this is true...

Most men don’t actually want a six-pack

Or a bigger business

Or a nicer car

Or another promotion

I think what they really want is to feel enough

The longer I’ve coached men, the more I’ve realised that very few men come to me because they want to drop body fat or build muscle

That’s what they tell me

But it’s rarely the real reason

What they really want is to feel better about themselves

Because I’ve seen men with great physiques who are deeply insecure

I’ve seen men making good money who constantly feel behind

I’ve seen successful men who never feel successful

And if I’m honest, I’ve been there too

There have been times when I was leaner than I am now and felt more self-conscious

Times when I’ve earned more money than I do today and still felt like I wasn’t doing enough

Times when I’ve walked into rooms full of successful people and left feeling small

Because no matter what level you reach, there’s always somebody doing better

A bigger business

A better physique

More money

More status

More success

If your confidence depends on being better than everyone else, you’ll spend your whole life chasing a finish line that doesn’t exist

That’s why what I do isn’t really about calories, workouts or fat loss

Those things matter

But they’re not the end goal

What I really want is to help men become stronger physically and mentally

To feel confident in their own skin

To stop constantly seeking validation from the outside world

To become the kind of man who can look in the mirror and genuinely respect what he sees

Because the goal isn’t perfection

The goal isn’t more

The goal is peace

And the older I get, the more I think this is true...

The quality of your life will never rise above the relationship you have with yourself

Nick ❤️

The Weekly Debrief...

We’ve been back off holiday for a couple of weeks now, but if I’m honest, I still don’t feel fully back into routine yet...

Work’s been busy

Life’s been busy

And I feel like I’m still trying to find that rhythm again

One of the highlights this week was watching the Rafael Nadal documentary on Netflix...

Absolutely unbelievable

I’ll share more thoughts next week because I took loads away from it, but the resilience, discipline and mindset throughout his career was incredible to watch

I also watched the Michael Jackson film this week...

Putting all the controversy to one side and purely appreciating the music...

I thought it was one of the best films I’ve watched in the last couple of years

I’ve had Michael Jackson playing most days since...

Current favourite track... Human Nature

Football went really well yesterday too...

Noah had a great tournament, scored some really good goals and produced some fantastic assists

We also booked tickets to watch The Karate Kid in July...

One of my favourite films of all time

Really looking forward to seeing it in the theatre

Gym Training has been solid...

I’ve completed 4 sessions on my new programme...

2 push sessions (chest, shoulders, triceps, quads)

2 pull sessions (back, biceps, hamstrings)

Nutrition has probably been the area that still needs a little work...

Nothing disastrous

But definitely not as sharp as it was before holiday

I think this is something a lot of people experience...

You spend months locked in...

You give yourself a bit more flexibility...

And then it’s sometimes harder than expected to switch back on

The difference isn’t massive

But you notice it

You don’t feel quite as sharp

Training doesn’t feel quite as good

Sleep isn’t quite as good

Energy isn’t quite as good

Small changes... but they have a knock-on effect

So that’s one of my focuses over the next couple of weeks

Work has been brilliant...

I’ve completed 17 x 1-1 coaching sessions this week and 29 client check-ins.

Outside of that...

I’ve spent some quality time with the family

Played plenty of Donkey Kong with Noah

Have a great Sunday everyone 💪🏻

Nick ❤️

You can be proud of yourself... and still want more...

For a long time, I thought growth came from being hard on yourself...

I should be leaner

I should be more successful

I should be further ahead

I should be better

And whilst that mindset can drive results for a while, eventually it becomes exhausting...

Because no matter what you achieve, it never feels enough

There’s always another target

Another goal

Another reason why you haven’t made it yet

Over the last few years, I’ve realised something...

I’m actually proud of myself

I’m proud of the business I’ve built

I’m proud of the physique I’ve built

I’m proud of the father I’m becoming

I’m proud of the standards I’ve kept

And for a long time, I thought being proud of yourself meant becoming comfortable

It doesn’t

In fact, I want more from myself now than ever before

Not because I have to

Because I want to

I want to become a better father

I want to become a better coach

I want to improve my health even further

I want to have a bigger impact

I want to see what I’m truly capable of

That’s a completely different mindset

One is driven by not feeling enough

The other is driven by possibility

I’ve realised you don’t have to choose between gratitude and ambition

You can appreciate where you are...

And still be excited about where you’re going

You can be proud of who you’ve become...

And still be committed to becoming more.

The question isn’t whether you’re capable of more...

Deep down, most people already know the answer to that...

The real question is:

What would happen if you stopped telling yourself you should... and started deciding what you truly want?

16kg lost between these two pictures... 👇

I’ve been working with Mal now for 9 months...

In that time he’s lost 37 pounds (16kg)

Gone from getting out of breath walking up the stairs...

To now doing a 5K run at the weekend without getting out of breathe!

His transformation has been incredible but honestly...

There’s nothing “extreme” about what we’ve done

When we started, the focus was simple:

✅ 2 resistance sessions per week

✅ Increase daily walking (starting with 10 mins per day)

✅ Create more structure with food

✅ Build habits he could actually stick to

We didn’t cut out all the foods he enjoyed...

We didn’t put him on some miserable crash diet...

We simply created a system around his lifestyle

3-5 breakfast options

3-5 lunch options

3-5 evening meal options

All based around calories and foods Mal already liked eating

Then over time...

We slowly increased the exercise intensity

Fast forward to now and his current routine is:

✅ 3 resistance sessions per week (35-40 mins)

✅ 1 cardio session per week

That’s it

Total training time is around 2.5 hours a week

He still goes out for meals with his family

Still lives a normal life

Still enjoys himself

But now he’s fitter, leaner, healthier and more confident

And the best bit...

We’ve still got more to come 👊

This is what happens when you stop looking for the “perfect” plan...

And start following a plan you can actually stick to for 6-12 months

The right structure

The right support

The right mindset

Consistency beats intensity every single time

🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

Over the last 20 years, I’ve realised the biggest changes to my physique haven’t come from extreme diets, magic workouts, or motivation...

They’ve come from a handful of repeatable habits that I’ve applied consistently over time.

In this episode, I break down 8 weekly habits that have helped me stay lean, strong, healthy, and disciplined across two decades...

whilst also balancing business, family life, stress, travel, and real life...

This episode covers training, nutrition, mindset, structure, consistency, and the habits that actually matter long term.

If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing approach and want something sustainable that actually works... this episode will help…

If you’d like to listen to the podcast just click below:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-modern-day-leader-podcast/id1701807791?i=1000771327107

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gTPQcT0LeMCVOaUrxDm7n?si=T74mZAwGQ468RdpugstBqA