DAN LAWLESS · MANCMUSCLE
03 · MEET YOUR COACH
I began my fitness journey as a 14-year-old, hoping to build some muscle and confidence. I fell in love with the process straight away, and training has been the one constant in my life ever since.
That constant mattered more than I could have known. I've trained in state-of-the-art performance facilities and I've trained in makeshift gym environments while serving a prison sentence. When I came out I had to rebuild my life from scratch, and fitness was the foundation I rebuilt it on. It kept me afloat through some of the darkest times I've faced and gave me something to aim at when everything else had fallen away.
One of the most important traits of anyone who succeeds in fitness is a willingness to learn. Along the way I've worked and trained alongside some of the most knowledgeable and inspirational people in the game, and I'm still learning every day. I've coached hundreds of men and women all over the world since 2017, and I'm just getting started.
Helping others grow is my passion, and I know first hand that it's never about where you've come from. It's about where you're heading. So whether you're brand new and need guidance, experienced and after some fine-tuning, or at a low point and looking for a challenge to prove to yourself how strong you are, I've got your back.
“I’ve coached hundreds of men and women since I initially began in 2017, and I am hoping to help many more.”
05 · Services
What's included with every program.
Forget the one-size-fits-all approach. Dan offers personalized online coaching that adapts to your unique lifestyle, experience, and fitness goals. Through detailed questionnaires and constant communication, he crafts a plan that's just for you, with the flexibility to adjust as you progress.
Achieve your fitness goals with a custom nutrition plan that fits into your life. From calorie and macronutrient guidance to meal timing and supplements, Dan provides the nutritional blueprint you need to fuel your success.
Whether you're looking to build muscle, lose fat, or improve overall fitness, Dan designs a training plan tailored to your needs. Incorporating cardiovascular, mobility, and form checks, he ensures your workouts are effective and safe.
Navigate the complexities of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements with Dan’s experienced guidance. From cycle planning to blood work interpretation, he offers advice tailored to your experience level and goals.
Get In Touch
Set things in motion today. Fill in the application form and you'll get a personal response from me, usually within 24 hours. No bots, no sales team, just me.
Response within 24 hours
08 · WORDS FROM CLIENTS
Featured Story
Miles
After 12 years of consistently lifting, I wanted to try a new approach and take my progress to a new level, and hiring a coach was the logical conclusion.
My reason for going with Dan was because I had been aware of his contributions online for years and saw him as someone who always showed how knowledgeable he was in many areas of health and fitness, to the degree that he was able to stand apart and become a valued part of several online communities full of people who already had varying degrees of knowledge and life experience with training, dieting and bodybuilding.
I started with a six month package, and was glad I decided to take the plunge and enlist Dan’s services. It gave my fitness journey a new lease of life and helped me see progress which completely changed the way I saw my body. Dan is always on hand to address any concerns, tailor diets and training plans according with lifestyle changes and if something just doesn’t suit. The accountability having Dan as your coach gives is also a surprising motivational tool. I’m really happy with how I’ve finally been able to be consistent with cardio, have much closer focus on diet and it has made me very excited what the next six months of progress with Dan will bring.
Featured Story
Matt
After 34 years of being unhappy with my body and wishing to become somebody else I set out on my fitness journey in March 2022. I managed to lose 35lbs in weight by myself but felt like I was spinning my wheels in the gym not really knowing what I was doing and chopping and changing things almost weekly.
I came across dan on a online forum and was impressed with his knowledge and his clear passion to help people. I enquired about the services he offers and right from the get go I was overwhelmed with how thorough and thought out his responses were. I immediately signed up for the initial 3 months and Dan set about my training plan and within hours I recieved my plan and instructions that were so easy to read and understand. It was clear that it wasn't some generic plan sent out to everyone it was detailed and tailored just for me and my goals.
Whilst working with Dan he has helped me bulk up to 210lbs in which I gained clear strength and some muscle and we are just coming to the end of a cutting phase that has me now weighing in at 171lbs the lightest weight I have been since my early teens and for the first time in my life I have a faint six pack.
I can't recommend dan enough he has helped me enormously and I will continue to work with him for the foreseeable future to reach my goals and the body I want. He is always there anytime for help or advice about anything and his replies are always precise knowledgeable and easy to understand
You will not regret it I just wish I found him sooner!!!
Featured Story
Andrew
I’ve been working with Dan for almost 4 months. Since I had just finished a dieting phase with a different coach, the aim was to add some muscle tissue without adding unnecessary body fat.
During initial discussions via email it was apparent that Dan didn’t expect me to let bodybuilding completely consume my life and more let bodybuilding complement my life. He knew I liked to go away as often as possible and he assured me that as long as I didn’t go crazy we could make great progress while still doing what we enjoyed. The meal ideas he gave me to begin with I am still using now and the training program was great. Some movements I hadn’t used before but he provides links to videos so you can see how they should be performed.
So far I have gained just shy of 2 stone in weight. My abs are still very much visible and unlike previous attempts to add size I feel healthy and not constantly out of breath. I would highly recommend Dan to anyone and especially those who want to make progress but not at the expense of actually living life. I feel great and I’m in the best shape of my life and we’re no where near done yet.
Hiring Dan as a fitness coach has easily been one of the better decisions I’ve made recently. I’ve been able to progress quicker and significantly easier in the last few months than I ever had on my own. I tend to overthink things when it comes to fitness but with just a few tweaks I’ve been able to significantly improve my fitness and that has really carried over to almost all aspects of my life. I feel like I’m living a much more balanced lifestyle overall now.
From the beginning it’s been clear that my goals are clearly understood, I’m not a bodybuilder and it’s never been a personal goal to be one or live that lifestyle. I’ve asked for advice from other trainers in the past and it was pretty easy to see that I was being fed a cookie-cutter plan and responses. I’ve never felt that with Dan, everything has a personal touch to it and his passion for fitness and honestly, for me as a client, is always visible.
Kevin
After a long period of injuries and operations, I found myself in the worst shape of my life with zero motivation.
I knew something had to change because I had a bucket load of excuses to eat rubbish and not train.
After following Dan on social media I decided to get in touch. I explained I was not a bodybuilder and that I just needed some guidance and more importantly, some external accountability.
Dan is what I needed to get back on track!
After a thorough discussion about my short, medium and long term goals,
Dan created a simple, flexible plan for training and nutrition.
Always on hand with professional advice delivered in a friendly manner, what more do you need for a lifestyle training coach!
Anthony
While I’d made good results on my own, I knew there were aspects of my training that were wildly unrefined. Dan gave me the tools to bring consistency to my results both in the gym and in the kitchen while still adjusting to fit with my plateaus and setbacks. He outlined a plan that was grounded in years of experience and not fitness industry hype, and he has remained steadfast in his reminders that above all else, we do this for our health.
Evan
After a while of doing my own training/diet and following online routines, I decided to search for a Coach to assist me in my fitness goals. Dan seemed like a good choice due to his experience and the detailed information he provides on his website and Instagram. So far, after working with Dan for almost 7 months, I have been able to transform my physique with calculated fat loss and mass-gaining phases, almost recomping my physique in the process. Dan has been a fantastic coach with a wealth of knowledge, his response time is fast and is a great guy to have in your corner, offers a sharp eye and keeps you accountable
Alex
Working with Dan as my coach has been an unmatched experience. The dedication he shows to clients, from my experience, is amazing. From weekly check ins, routine creation and alteration, diet, and just general questions, he is always fast to respond with helpful and knowledgeable advice. Each check in, he looks everything over and decides from there what we will do, going forward into the following week depending on the goals set. There is no copy paste responses, everything is done with dedication, and the commitment he shows to us clients, is outstanding. I have been with Dan for roughly 7 months now, and I can’t recommend him enough.
Cameron
Ready To Start
Your Story Goes Here
09 · Real Client Transformations
Want Results, Like These?
Start Your Transformation
10 · FAQ
Questions
My main selling point is the personalisation of the plans and how responsive I am to clients. Many clients who have joined me after working with other coaches have commented on how quick and individual my responses/tweaks/adjustments are. I do not see my clients as a number. Every client has a unique story and is embarking on their journey. I use my experience to tailor my approach to make the information I deliver and the adjustments I provide easy to digest.