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Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture
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The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
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Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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