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Build muscle. Lose fat. Get stronger. Change your physique without putting your life on hold.

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Why This Is Different

Most online coaching gives you a plan and leaves you to get on with it. A spreadsheet, a generic meal plan and a weekly check-in. If your job changes, your progress stalls or real life gets in the way, you're expected to figure it out.

That's not how I coach.

Your training, nutrition, cardio and targets are built around you and adjusted as you progress. If something isn't working, we change it. If you're moving forward, we push it. If life gets in the way, we adapt.

Because the best plan isn't the one that looks perfect on paper. It's the one you can actually follow consistently until you get where you want to be.

Dan Lawless

Why I Coach

Why I Coach

I started lifting at 14. Back then, I was just a skinny kid who wanted to build some muscle and a bit of confidence. I had no idea it would become the one constant that stayed with me through some of the worst periods of my life.

I've served a prison sentence. While I was there, I trained in cells and yards with whatever I could find because training was one of the few things that kept my head straight. When I got out, I had to rebuild my life from nothing. No shortcuts. No safety net. Just discipline, hard work and the same process I'd relied on since I was 14.

Fitness gave me a way forward. That's why I coach the way I do today.

I've made mistakes. I've been judged for my past. I've had to prove myself. So I don't judge my clients. I don't care whether you're starting from your best shape ever or your worst. I care about where you're going — and whether we're doing what it takes to get you there.

Since 2017, I've coached hundreds of people around the world, from complete beginners to experienced lifters. Different bodies. Different lives. Different goals. But one thing in common: they wanted to become better than they were.

That's what I'm here for. No judgement. No nonsense. No quick fixes. Just honest coaching from someone who's lived it.

“I don't judge where you start. I care about where you're going and what it takes to get you there.”

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1-to-1 Coaching

What's Included

Coaching That Adapts

This isn't a plan you download and forget about. It's ongoing 1-to-1 coaching designed to move with you. Your training isn't a template with your name on it. It's built around your experience, goals, schedule, equipment and limitations.

Whether you're trying to build serious muscle, lose fat, get stronger or completely change your physique, we'll build your training around the result you're after — then adjust it as you progress.

Train with purpose. Not just because it's Monday.

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Nutrition That Fits Your Life

You don't need to eat six identical meals from plastic containers for the rest of your life. You need a nutritional strategy you can actually follow, built around your preferences, routine and goals.

Calories, macros, food choices and meal timing are tailored to you, while still allowing you to have a social life, eat out and go on holiday.

The goal isn't to make your life revolve around fitness. It's to make fitness work around your life.

Make Fitness Fit My Life

Constant Adjustment

Your body doesn't follow a spreadsheet, so your plan shouldn't either. Your check-ins give me the information I need to see what's working, what's not and what needs changing — whether that's your calories, training, cardio, recovery or overall approach.

Whatever needs adjusting gets adjusted. You're never left running the same plan and hoping for the best.

Get Coached, Not Just a Plan

Honest Guidance on PEDs

If you use or are considering using PEDs, I'll give you the honest conversation that many coaches avoid. No scare tactics, no glorification and no pretending the subject doesn't exist. Just straightforward guidance around the risks, monitoring, bloodwork, side effects and the decisions that come with enhanced bodybuilding.

If it's part of your journey, it needs to be approached responsibly.

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Client Transformations

Real Client Results

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transformation picture, before and after

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In Their Words

What It's Like to Be Coached

Featured Story

Dave

Result
12 Stone 6lb Lost

Dan, please don't underestimate the impact you've had on turning my life around.

Having access to your experience and knowledge, combined with the accountability of having you in my corner, has been the biggest influence on my recovery and rebuilding. Everything you've set out for me or suggested has worked.

When I first started working with Dan in August 2024, I weighed 25st 12lb. By December 2025, I was 13st 6lb. My blood work and blood pressure had improved, I had no headaches and, most importantly, I'd broken the cycle of binge eating.

Dan's ability to adapt his coaching to me as an individual has been remarkable. He understands how I operate, keeps me accountable and knows exactly when I need pushing, guidance or simply someone in my corner.

He's genuinely the best coach I could have hoped for.

You haven't just added years to my life. You've added decades.

After 12 years of consistently lifting, I wanted to try a new approach and take my progress to another level. I'd been aware of Dan's work online for years and always saw him as someone who genuinely knew his stuff, so hiring him was the logical next step.

Six months in, I'm really glad I took the plunge. The coaching has given my fitness journey a new lease of life and completely changed how I see my body. Dan is always on hand, Dan is always on hand, adapts my diet and training around changes in my lifestyle, and never forces something that doesn't suit me. The accountability has also been a surprisingly powerful motivator.

I'm finally consistent with cardio, much more focused on my diet, and genuinely excited to see what the next six months bring.

Miles

· 12 Years of Lifting. Finally Making Progress Again.

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, but I had plenty of excuses to eat rubbish and avoid training.

After following Dan on social media, I got in touch and explained that I wasn't a bodybuilder. I simply needed guidance and, more importantly, some external accountability.

Dan was exactly what I needed to get back on track. After discussing my short, medium and long-term goals, he created a simple, flexible training and nutrition plan that actually fitted my life. He's always on hand with professional advice, delivered in a friendly and approachable way.

Anthony

· From Zero Motivation to Back on Track.

After 34 years of being unhappy with my body, I started my fitness journey in 2022 and lost 35lbs on my own. But I was spinning my wheels in the gym, constantly changing things because I didn't really know what I was doing.

I found Dan on an online forum and was immediately impressed by his knowledge and genuine passion for helping people. From the start, his approach was completely different. My training plan was detailed, easy to understand and clearly tailored to me and my goals, not a generic plan sent to everyone.

Since working with Dan, I've bulked up to 210lbs, gaining significant strength and muscle, before cutting down to 171lbs. That's the lightest I've been since my early teens, and for the first time in my life, I have a visible six-pack.

Dan is always there when I need help or advice, and his responses are precise, knowledgeable and easy to understand. I can't recommend him enough and only wish I'd found him sooner.

Matt

· 210lb → 171lb

I've been working with Dan for almost four months after finishing a dieting phase with another coach. The goal was to add muscle without gaining unnecessary body fat.

From our initial conversations, it was clear that Dan didn't expect bodybuilding to consume my life. Instead, he wanted it to complement it. I like going away and enjoying myself, and he showed me that we could still make serious progress without sacrificing that.

The training plan has been great, and the meal ideas he provided are still part of my diet today. So far, I've gained just shy of two stone while keeping my abs clearly visible. Unlike previous attempts to gain size, I feel healthy and don't feel constantly out of breath.

I'm now in the best shape of my life, and we're nowhere near done yet. I'd highly recommend Dan to anyone who wants to make serious progress without sacrificing their life outside the gym.

Andrew

· Nearly 2 Stone Gained. Abs Still Visible.

After doing my own training and diet and following online routines, I decided to find a coach to help me take my fitness goals further. Dan stood out because of his experience and the detailed information he provides.

After almost seven months of coaching, I've transformed my physique through carefully planned fat-loss and muscle-gaining phases, effectively recomping along the way.

Dan has been a fantastic coach with a wealth of knowledge. He's quick to respond, keeps me accountable and provides the sharp eye I was missing when training on my own. He's a great guy to have in your corner.

Alex

· From Self-Coached to a Completely Different Physique.

Working with Dan has been an unmatched experience. His dedication to his clients is clear in everything he does, from weekly check-ins and training adjustments to diet and general questions. He's always quick to respond with helpful, knowledgeable advice.

Every check-in is genuinely reviewed and used to decide what we need to change going forward. There are no copy-and-paste responses. Everything is personalised and based on my progress and goals.

I've been working with Dan for around seven months and can't recommend him enough.

Cameron

· No Copy-Paste Coaching.

I initially signed up for three months to see if Dan's coaching was right for me. After completing the questionnaire, he quickly provided a bespoke training plan with a routine and split that made sense straight away. The nutritional guidance was equally spot on, and we started with a cutting phase to create a lean base for my long-term goal.

In under three months, I lost 18lb of fat while maintaining my muscle mass, and I've never felt or looked better. I renewed early because I knew I'd benefit from Dan's coaching in the long term. I'm now moving into a lean bulk and have no doubt we'll achieve the goals we've set.

Dan's knowledge is excellent and he's always on hand when I need help. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

Leigh

· 18lb of Fat Lost. Muscle Maintained.

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Who I Work With

THIS ISN'T FOR EVERYONE.

And that's deliberate.

It's for people who are serious about changing their physique, have tried doing it alone, or know what to do but struggle to execute consistently. Maybe you're an experienced lifter who's stopped making the progress you should be. Maybe you want to get lean without living on chicken and broccoli, or build muscle without turning your entire life into bodybuilding.

Most importantly, you want a coach who actually pays attention, tells you what needs changing and expects you to take responsibility for the work.

IT'S NOT FOR YOU IF:

You're looking for a magic plan, results without doing the work, or someone to tell you everything is fine when it isn't. If you're looking for a six-week transformation that disappears six weeks later, I'm not the coach for you.

I'm interested in building something that lasts.

How Coaching Actually Works

How It Works

Simple, personal coaching built around you.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Tell me where you are, where you want to go and what you're struggling with.

  2. 02

    Talk

    I'll personally review your application and get back to you. No sales team, no automated pitch — just an honest conversation about whether we're a good fit.

  3. 03

    Build

    I'll build your training and nutrition strategy around your goals, lifestyle, experience and starting point.

  4. 04

    Execute

    You train, eat and check in. I analyse your progress, make the necessary adjustments and we repeat. That's coaching.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching is tailored to the individual, so I don't display a one-size-fits-all price on the website. Once I've reviewed your application and understand your goals, I'll explain the most suitable coaching option and the cost before you make any decision.

If You're Serious, Let's Talk.

YOU'VE ALREADY SPENT ENOUGH TIME THINKING ABOUT IT.

You know what you want to change. Maybe you've tried doing it alone, lost momentum or made progress but know you could be doing more. Whatever your starting point, the answer probably isn't another month of guessing. It's having someone in your corner who knows what they're doing and expects you to do the work.

I'll build the plan, monitor your progress and make the adjustments. You execute.

Let's see what you're actually capable of.

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You'll hear from me personally, usually within 24 hours. No bots. No sales team. No bullshit. Just an honest conversation.

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