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It's Coach Ray Helping career-focused family men reclaim health, energy, & confidence. Build lean muscle, stay active, & be the dad you want to be. Personal Training

13/12/2025

POV: You keep telling yourself this is “just getting older.”

But deep down, you know something’s off.

Low energy
Slow recovery
Stiff joints
Motivation fading

That’s not a motivation problem.
It’s a capacity problem.

After 40, strength training stops being about looking fit and starts being about having energy, resilience, and confidence again.

Train smarter and your body gives back.
If this hit a nerve, you’re not alone.

Ever feel tired even when you’re doing “all the right things”?

Drop a 👋 if this sounds familiar.

07/11/2025

Happy Hiking Friday!!

06/11/2025

Throwback to when my kids were small enough to stand on a stool, big enough to learn what real food is 🍳

From early on, I made sure they knew: eating healthy isn’t a “diet thing,” it’s a life thing.

Now they can whip up a healthy meal. The message landed 👊

Strong habits start at home. Lead by example.

05/11/2025

Life’s hectic. Deadlines, family life, responsibilities stacking like laundry you swear you folded already.

And let’s be honest…
No guy over 40 has time for 12 different cable curls and a TikTok-influencer b***y warm-up just to feel like they trained 😂

Busy, hardworking men need efficient, no-BS training that builds strength, muscle, confidence and keeps the dad-bod from sneaking up.

That’s why compound lifts are king.
More muscles working → more calories burned → more muscle built → more “damn I feel good” energy.

Minimal time.
Maximum payoff.
No fluff. No drama. No excuses.

Because at this stage in life, fitness isn’t a hobby. It’s insurance for your strength, confidence, and longevity.

➡️ Want structure so you don’t waste time guessing what to do in the gym?
DM COMPOUND if you want a program that gets you strong, lean, and energized, even with a crazy schedule.

03/11/2025

Most guys don’t realise how much those “quick lunches” are costing them.

Not just calories.
Not just the belly creeping in.
But energy. Focus. Confidence.

Back when I worked corporate, I started joining the lunch-out crew.

Energy crashed. Belly started forming. Motivation dipped.

Switching back to home-prepped meals?
Total shift.
Steady energy. Less bloat. Better mood. No afternoon fog. Feeling sharper, lighter, and honestly… liked what I saw in the mirror again.

You don’t need to eat perfect.
You just need to eat real food most of the time.

Start with lunch. It sets the tone for the rest of the day.

💬 Tell me… are you rolling into the week with a plan or winging it again?

28/10/2025

You’re not broken.
You’ve just been following advice that wasn’t built for you.

The internet’s full of cookie-cutter programs and “quick fix” plans. None of them know your lifestyle, your schedule, or your stress.

That’s why you spin your wheels, confused and frustrated, while nothing changes.

It’s time to stop guessing and start working with a plan that’s built for your life.

🔹 Train smarter.
🔹 Eat for your body.
🔹 Get results that stick.

💬 DM “PLAN” and let’s rebuild your routine the right way.

27/10/2025

Sleep’s important in your 40s. In your 50s, it’s survival.
It’s hormone maintenance, muscle repair, fat control, focus, and stress reset all in one.

If you’re always running on empty, start here. 😴💪

DM “RESET” and let’s fix it.

24/10/2025

Flashback to December 2016 — not a progress pic, just me joining the trend with peak serious-face energy 😏💪

Sometimes you’ve gotta have a laugh. Fitness isn’t meant to be all frowns and flexes.

Because strong doesn’t have to mean serious. 😉

How’d I do? 😂👇

22/10/2025

What’s your favourite place to go to? Mine is the beach 🏖️

21/10/2025

As dad of 50+, my goal isn’t to chase youth. It’s to stay strong, capable, and full of life. 💪
Because when you’re stronger, everything changes…

You’ve got more energy to show up for your family after a long day.
More patience, more confidence, and more drive to be there, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

You don’t want to be the dad sitting on the sidelines, watching life go by.
You want to be the example; the role model your kids look up to and your partner admires.

Every workout, every meal, every bit of effort you put in is an investment in your independence, your energy, and your legacy.

Age doesn’t define you. Your actions do

Stay strong, capable, and full of life because they’re watching, and they’ll follow your lead. 💪

You’re juggling work, family, and life. Your energy’s running on fumes.Cardio won’t fix that.Building muscle will. 💪It’s...
18/10/2025

You’re juggling work, family, and life. Your energy’s running on fumes.
Cardio won’t fix that.
Building muscle will. 💪

It’s how you burn more fat, stay strong, and get your confidence back — without living in the gym.

👉 DM “LEAN” to rebuild your energy, strength & focus for you and your family.

16/10/2025

If you’re a man over 50, building muscle isn’t optional, it’s ✅ non-negotiable.
It’s the difference between slowing down and leveling up.

✅ More lean muscle = More fat burn, even at rest
✅ Stronger body = Better mobility & joint health
✅ More muscle = More confidence & energy to lead your life

You don’t need endless hours in the gym, just a smart structured plan that fits your lifestyle and delivers real results.

👉 DM “MUSCLE” to start rebuilding your strength, energy, and confidence today.

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