Josh King PT

One of the quickest ways to limit progression is failing to engage with the coaching process.

A coach cannot assess what they cannot see.

Check-ins provide the information required to evaluate progression, identify limiting factors, and make the adjustments necessary to move forward.

Without that information, decision-making becomes guesswork.

Coaching is a partnership.

The coach is responsible for assessment, structure, and progression.

The athlete is responsible for adherence, communication, and ex*****on.

When both sides fulfil their role, progress follows.

When one side doesn't, the process breaks down.

The athletes who consistently achieve the best outcomes are rarely the ones requiring constant reminders.

They understand that accountability is not being chased.

It's meeting the standard required.

How do you view check-ins?

As an obligation or as part of the process?

⬇️ Let me know below.

Applications for online coaching are now open.

Whether your objective is stepping on stage for the first time, improving your placing as a competitor, building a more complete physique, or simply approaching your training with greater structure, the standard remains the same.

Progress is rarely limited by effort alone.

More often, it is limited by a lack of structure, objective assessment, and consistent ex*****on over time.

At VALHALLA COACHING, every phase is built around a clear process:
• Structured training
• Individualised nutrition
• Data-driven adjustments
• Ongoing accountability
• Long-term progression
We work with first-time competitors, figure athletes, bodybuilders, and lifestyle clients who are prepared to approach their goals with discipline and adherence.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start executing with purpose, applications are now open.

DM "VALHALLA" to enquire.

One of the most common questions i get is:

"Should I cut or bulk?"

The reality is that most people already know the answer before they ask.

Many want to enter a growth phase when their current level of body fat is already limiting progression.

At that point, adding more food often isn't the most productive decision.

Improving body composition first can create a better environment for future growth through:

- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Better nutrient partitioning
- Greater training efficiency
- A stronger starting point for the next phase

The goal should never be to bulk for the sake of bulking.

The goal is progression.

Choose the phase that moves you closer to that objective.

If you're unsure which phase you should currently be in, comment "PHASE" below and I'll give you my opinion.

Recovery is key! Especially after a bodybuilding show!

Recovery is so important after a bodybuilding competition as your body has been put under so much stress and now its time to reverse it and get back to "normal"

The Recovery rate for each person varies it can take a few months to a year so take everything with a pinch of salt as everyone's body is different and everyone recovers differently it depends what your protocols are

I get that you get your feedback and you want to crack on at working towards what you can improve but how can you improve when you arent fully back being you?

Your just breaking yourself down even more