Welcome to BodySmith

Hey there! So, this is my first post on this website, and I just wanted to share a quick piece about what I'm here to do, who I am, and what you can expect from me in the coming weeks, months, and even years.

I started this website and my online coaching program because I've been a regular gym-goer and sports enthusiast for as long as I can remember. Now, I may not have an incredible weight loss story, and I definitely don't have the body of a Greek God, but I've been on a fitness journey and learned a thing or two along the way that I know will be valuable to you.

Origin Story

Let's go back to where it all began. Like most eager beginners, I had absolutely no clue what I was doing when I first started out. I grabbed a bunch of my grandad's old weights from the '80s, set up shop in my garage, and pretty much bicep-curled my way through each day. It did wonders for my arms (and they still benefit from that today), but after a year of this routine, I realized I had developed "chimp arms" with no muscle or definition anywhere else on my body.

Then came the classic mistake: listening to the so-called "experts" at the school gym. I distinctly remember someone telling me that I needed to chug three protein shakes a day to gain muscle (which, to be fair, isn't entirely false). They also claimed that I didn't need to bother training my legs if I wanted to get big, and what was the point of working on my back if no one could see it anyway? Being young and agreeable, I took their word for it.

Fast forward to my university days. I had done some research by then. I knew I had to train my back and legs. I realized I couldn't get away with half-repping a preacher curl with a 30 kg weight and call it a proper workout. I also discovered that squats, despite making me walk like I had a little accident for a couple of days, were actually great for overall muscle growth. But then I ran into another problem, one that I'm here to solve through my coaching.

Information overload

It was the era of information overload. The internet bombarded me with an overwhelming amount of advice on muscle building and strength training. Now, I never aspired to be a bodybuilder or a strength athlete, but I loved training and wanted to find ways to maximize my gains while still excelling in football, which I played at uni. I tried countless programs—body part splits, German volume training, and even stuff I downloaded from bodybuilding.com. But here's the thing: I often hit the same roadblock. I'd be super motivated for a few weeks, and then those six days of two-hour workouts would simply become unsustainable. I was also swamped with information and never really took the time to dive deep into anything I read. I naively took everything at face value, and my untapped potential paid the price.

Awakening

But then came my awakening. After leaving university, I was determined to level up my training game. I was living at home, saving up for a South America trip, and working a job where I could leave work at the office. It was the perfect time to take things seriously. I invested in some books (shout-out to "Bigger Leaner Stronger") and immersed myself in scientific literature about muscle building and fat loss. Armed with knowledge, I crafted my own program—a balanced, goal-oriented approach that suited my training style, social life, and sports commitments.

And guess what? It made a massive difference. I saw significant improvements in my physique, and I achieved a level of consistency that had previously eluded me. The secret? I developed what I now call the G.E.T F.I.T principles—the very foundation of my coaching and lifestyle. Let me break them down for you:

Goal-Oriented: I stopped jumping around aimlessly between bulking, cutting, and losing body fat. I set a goal and stuck to it.

Elastic (Versatile): Instead of sticking to traditional bodybuilder splits, I made my training versatile, adapting it to fit my brain and training preferences.

Tracking: This was a game-changer for me. After years of going to the gym without keeping tabs on anything, I finally started tracking my workouts. It's a piece of cake with today's technology, and it makes a world of difference.

Full Body: I incorporated full-body workouts into my routine. I mean, why only do four sets of legs when you can hit your whole body in one session, right?

Intensity: I learned to adjust the intensity of my training to match my energy levels, leaving my ego at the door.

Time: Managing my time was crucial. I designated a specific time to train every day and stuck to it. Mornings worked best for me.

Now, it's not ground-breaking stuff, but it works. And that brings me to today and why I'm here. After spending the past year working as a personal trainer in local government and the corporate world, helping people with their health and fitness goals, I realized I wanted to narrow my focus. I want to assist a specific group of individuals—people like I was, committed but a bit lost when it comes to continually improving performance and maintaining consistency in their training.

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Bonus

Oh, and as a bonus, here's a

snap from my holiday last year. Now, I'm currently working on getting better at taking photos of myself for this new venture, so for now, this is all you've got. Just remember, I may not be a Greek God, but I still enjoy a drink, going out, and indulging in takeaways. However, I've figured out how to stay in shape, and that's the knowledge I want to share with you!