Ollie Trimby
Age - 40
Occupation - Strategic account manager
Training with Mark - Over 10 years
Favourite movie - Jurassic Park
Random Fact - Does a mean BBQ steak and ribs
Personal Challenges
Desk-bound job so really hard to burn fat
Finding the balance between eating enough to recover from training and eating too much
Over training and expecting to do the same things he could do in his 20's
Feeling banged up and broken on a regular basis
Strategies used to overcome challenges
Cutting back on the heavy lifting to reset
Increasing aerobic fitness and capacity to take on new load
Increasing volume of training per workout without increasing the time in the gym
Reducing the time in the gym and working smart
Making small adjustments to diet and implementing some simple habits to aid recovery and lose weight
Memorable moments
Getting leaner and stronger at the same time
Understanding that an all-or-nothing mentality isn't the best way to act
Enjoying life more and not stressing about eating a little bit too much or drinking more
Learning to feel what the body needs and when to take the foot of the accelerator
Still being able to deadlift 200kg while losing weight, being lighter and keeping it off
How did you feel about yourself/weight/person etc. before working with Mark? What sort person were you?
After years of powerlifting I was big and strong but had too much body fat, everything hurt, I was always tired got winded climbing the stairs. As I approached 40 I wanted to feel better, strip some of the body fat and move more comfortably.
What did you try in the past to solve that problem before using Mark?
Friends workouts, my own programming as well as using books etc.
Why did you choose Mark to help you achieve your health and fitness goals?
Working with Mark is more than just working with a trainer. He knows how to get the most out of you and explains how and why his methods work. He is supportive and helps you stay consistent and thatβs why I went back to working with him to get myself where I wanted to be
How is/was working with Mark different from what you had previously tried?
He doesnβt just jump on the latest trend. Mark works with me to ensure I am enjoying the training, if an exercise aggravates one of my many injuries we change it. It Iβm losing motivation we mix things up. He asks about my work/personal life to ensure the training doesnβt add more stress which will derail my progress. After work I g with him for years he still wants me to succeed as much as I did on day 1.
What problems have you overcome since working with Mark? Could be nutritional, injuries, habits, confidence, weight loss etc.
I have less pain, better movement, lower body fat, bigger muscles/ a better physique in general, Iβm fitter, I sleep better, have more energy and feel better than I did in my early 30βs
After working with Mark how do you feel now? Do you feel different? Describe the person you are now.
I donβt feel broken anymore. Before working with Mark I used to work around injury and pain now I just deal with a little muscle soreness from pushing myself to train harder
What advice would you give someone that is 'on the fence' about using a coach to help them achieve their goals?
Talk to Mark! Meet with him, have a chat and let him get to know you because the more he knows you the more he can help you achieve your goals