Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture

Forging Champions, Inside and Out
Written by Marcus Smith
Andy McTaggart
Andy McTaggart
Dec 3, 2024
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Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-26

GYMNASTICS

No Thursday PM Classes for the next 6 weeks.

This week, we’re working on handstand push-up development. We’ll start on the floor working on hip drive power, headstand balance and core work followed by box and wall drills before a strength piece to finish.

HYBRID FITNESS

This week's HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of specific sections of the race to dial in timings and feel. The primary focus will be on the initial four stages of the race.

MOBILITY

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week, we will focus on the squat snatch.  With a fun complex snatch pull, Hang squat snatch and OHS. Great technique session!

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-26

The Monday Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba

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 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Wednesday - Indoor Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com

Thursday - Endurance Strength

A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.

Time: 06:30am

Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-26

Monday

Session: LRC Tempo

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.

Wednesday

Session: LRC Intervals

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. Come ready to run, work hard, and enjoy coffee afterwards.

Sunday

Time: 5:29am

Location: Cafe Peloton car park

Session: The Coffee Run

Route options:

5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/evqgc848

10km: https://onthegomap.com/s/63kid650

14.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/v56bkn24

19.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/se0bifs8

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-26

Monday:

Starting the week chasing a 1RM in the push press before partnering up to chase some Calories on the ski!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 - 1 Push press build to a max

Conditioning:

3 Rounds in pairs, in a 7-minute window

40/30 cal ski

40 TTB

40 push Press (60/40)

Cal Ski in the remaining time

Rest 3 mins

Tuesday:

Bringing the heat on a Tuesday with some 1RM Deadlifts! 9min AMRAP will follow this workout will get Spicy!

Strength:

A) EMOM 12

M1 - 20-30 sec dip support

M2 - 20 sec/leg sl glute bridge

M3 - 15 Banded Good Mornings

B) Every 90 sec x 6 - 2 Deadlift building

C) 8 mins to establish a 1RM

Conditioning:

9min AMRAP

5 DL @ 60% of 1 RM

5 Handstand Push Ups

*Every round, add one rep!

Wednesday:

Some strict work to get the upper body working, then 8 3-minute rounds where the harder you work, the more rest you get!

Strength:

EMOM x 10 1/5 strict pull-ups

Conditioning:

Every 3 mins x 8

18/15/12 cal Ass bike

8 DB Thrusters

8 pull-ups

Thursday:

What better than building to a heavy Front Squat followed by all-out 500m efforts on the rower.

Strength

A) Every 2 mins x 5 - 2/2/2/2/5 front squat

B) Every 2.30 mins x 5 16 KB Walking Lunge into 12 Alt KB Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

For time

500m row

Rest 3 mins

500m row

Friday:

What an end to the week, an upper-body pump session in Therapy!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 9

A: 12-15 DB Skull Crushers

B: 10-15 barbell bicep curl

C: 5/5 Alternating DB Z Press

Conditioning:

28min AMRAP

3 DB Renegade Rows

12 Dual DB Deadlift

5 Wall Walks

Pool Run

Rest 90 sec

Every round + 1 Renegade Row on Each Arm

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-26

The Monday Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba

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 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Wednesday - Indoor Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com

Thursday - Endurance Strength

A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.

Time: 06:30am

Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-26

Monday

Session: LRC Tempo

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.

Wednesday

Session: LRC Intervals

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. Come ready to run, work hard, and enjoy coffee afterwards.

Sunday

Time: 5:29am

Location: Cafe Peloton car park

Session: The Coffee Run

Route options:

5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/evqgc848

10km: https://onthegomap.com/s/63kid650

14.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/v56bkn24

19.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/se0bifs8

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-26

Monday:

Starting the week chasing a 1RM in the push press before partnering up to chase some Calories on the ski!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 - 1 Push press build to a max

Conditioning:

3 Rounds in pairs, in a 7-minute window

40/30 cal ski

40 TTB

40 push Press (60/40)

Cal Ski in the remaining time

Rest 3 mins

Tuesday:

Bringing the heat on a Tuesday with some 1RM Deadlifts! 9min AMRAP will follow this workout will get Spicy!

Strength:

A) EMOM 12

M1 - 20-30 sec dip support

M2 - 20 sec/leg sl glute bridge

M3 - 15 Banded Good Mornings

B) Every 90 sec x 6 - 2 Deadlift building

C) 8 mins to establish a 1RM

Conditioning:

9min AMRAP

5 DL @ 60% of 1 RM

5 Handstand Push Ups

*Every round, add one rep!

Wednesday:

Some strict work to get the upper body working, then 8 3-minute rounds where the harder you work, the more rest you get!

Strength:

EMOM x 10 1/5 strict pull-ups

Conditioning:

Every 3 mins x 8

18/15/12 cal Ass bike

8 DB Thrusters

8 pull-ups

Thursday:

What better than building to a heavy Front Squat followed by all-out 500m efforts on the rower.

Strength

A) Every 2 mins x 5 - 2/2/2/2/5 front squat

B) Every 2.30 mins x 5 16 KB Walking Lunge into 12 Alt KB Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

For time

500m row

Rest 3 mins

500m row

Friday:

What an end to the week, an upper-body pump session in Therapy!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 9

A: 12-15 DB Skull Crushers

B: 10-15 barbell bicep curl

C: 5/5 Alternating DB Z Press

Conditioning:

28min AMRAP

3 DB Renegade Rows

12 Dual DB Deadlift

5 Wall Walks

Pool Run

Rest 90 sec

Every round + 1 Renegade Row on Each Arm

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-26

GYMNASTICS

No Thursday PM Classes for the next 6 weeks.

This week, we’re working on handstand push-up development. We’ll start on the floor working on hip drive power, headstand balance and core work followed by box and wall drills before a strength piece to finish.

HYBRID FITNESS

This week's HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of specific sections of the race to dial in timings and feel. The primary focus will be on the initial four stages of the race.

MOBILITY

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week, we will focus on the squat snatch.  With a fun complex snatch pull, Hang squat snatch and OHS. Great technique session!

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club 25-26

Monday

Session: LRC Tempo

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Session: Track Tuesday

This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Come ready to run fast and have fun.

Wednesday

Session: LRC Intervals

There is no in-person session today. LRC Unlimited and Online clients, please check your TrainingPeaks accounts for the built session. Enjoy.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Common Grounds

Session: The Coffee Run

This is our weekly Tempo Session with InnerFight Endurance. Come ready to run, work hard, and enjoy coffee afterwards.

Sunday

Time: 5:29am

Location: Cafe Peloton car park

Session: The Coffee Run

Route options:

5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/evqgc848

10km: https://onthegomap.com/s/63kid650

14.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/v56bkn24

19.5km: https://onthegomap.com/s/se0bifs8

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout 25-26

Monday:

Starting the week chasing a 1RM in the push press before partnering up to chase some Calories on the ski!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 8 - 1 Push press build to a max

Conditioning:

3 Rounds in pairs, in a 7-minute window

40/30 cal ski

40 TTB

40 push Press (60/40)

Cal Ski in the remaining time

Rest 3 mins

Tuesday:

Bringing the heat on a Tuesday with some 1RM Deadlifts! 9min AMRAP will follow this workout will get Spicy!

Strength:

A) EMOM 12

M1 - 20-30 sec dip support

M2 - 20 sec/leg sl glute bridge

M3 - 15 Banded Good Mornings

B) Every 90 sec x 6 - 2 Deadlift building

C) 8 mins to establish a 1RM

Conditioning:

9min AMRAP

5 DL @ 60% of 1 RM

5 Handstand Push Ups

*Every round, add one rep!

Wednesday:

Some strict work to get the upper body working, then 8 3-minute rounds where the harder you work, the more rest you get!

Strength:

EMOM x 10 1/5 strict pull-ups

Conditioning:

Every 3 mins x 8

18/15/12 cal Ass bike

8 DB Thrusters

8 pull-ups

Thursday:

What better than building to a heavy Front Squat followed by all-out 500m efforts on the rower.

Strength

A) Every 2 mins x 5 - 2/2/2/2/5 front squat

B) Every 2.30 mins x 5 16 KB Walking Lunge into 12 Alt KB Gorilla Rows

Conditioning:

For time

500m row

Rest 3 mins

500m row

Friday:

What an end to the week, an upper-body pump session in Therapy!

Strength:

Every 90 sec x 9

A: 12-15 DB Skull Crushers

B: 10-15 barbell bicep curl

C: 5/5 Alternating DB Z Press

Conditioning:

28min AMRAP

3 DB Renegade Rows

12 Dual DB Deadlift

5 Wall Walks

Pool Run

Rest 90 sec

Every round + 1 Renegade Row on Each Arm

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #25-26

GYMNASTICS

No Thursday PM Classes for the next 6 weeks.

This week, we’re working on handstand push-up development. We’ll start on the floor working on hip drive power, headstand balance and core work followed by box and wall drills before a strength piece to finish.

HYBRID FITNESS

This week's HYBRID session, we are working through repeats of specific sections of the race to dial in timings and feel. The primary focus will be on the initial four stages of the race.

MOBILITY

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week, we will focus on the squat snatch.  With a fun complex snatch pull, Hang squat snatch and OHS. Great technique session!

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #25-26

The Monday Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com\

Time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: The Loop Cafe, Nad al Sheeba

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 hour

Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park

Entrance fee

Wednesday - Indoor Ride

Our community program is delivered via TrainingPeaks for AED 750 p/month. If you're interested to have a plan to follow, email tw@innerfight.com

Thursday - Endurance Strength

A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.

Time: 06:30am

Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture

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

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture

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