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Stephen Combe Exercise & Nutrition Coach

I help grown ups who want to make positive health and lifestyle changes without sacrificing everything about their life.

I help grown ups who want to make positive health and lifestyle changes without sacrificing everything about their life.. We focus on the things that actually matter for health and fitness as well as mindset and how to fit all this into their existing life.

11/07/2026

Garage sessions are kinda warm these days! 🥵

22/06/2025

105 minutes at easy pace in the bag today. Longest run since I did Great North Run 31 years ago!
Slowly getting there! Progress not perfection and all that.

18/06/2025

Heading down to London for FitProLive.

15/06/2025

It’s amazing how the body adapts. A few months ago tbe thought of running 75 minutes non stop would have been so daunting. Goes to show, following a structured progressive plan will usually see you progress. This run actually felt really good, so much so, I managed to increase pace (just a little) for the last 20 or so minutes. If you have a goal, don’t be put off if it seems far away, make a start!

08/06/2025

Went a little off piste today and added a short trail section to my 90 minute long “run”.
Was lovely to be out in the country, but some of the inclines made it harder than expected 🥲. Even found myself sprinting around the edge of a golf course, scared I was going to catch a golf ball to the head 😂.

Anyways, I am still working towards my target of raising £400 for the British Heart Foundation.

I might even do a bake sale at work 🧐.

Want to help? You can donate via the link

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12/08/2024

Great weekend of learning with this lot completing a practical workshop from . Now to practice and get my assessments booked in.

24/02/2024

PERIODISATION 101.

I’ve just started yet another course! This one is the Level 4 Award in Strength and Conditioning. They say the best way to learn something is to teach someone else, with that in mind I am going to be making some posts about the content I am learning as I go.

Ever find yourself wondering how the pros keep hitting their goals, seemingly without missing a beat? Well, I’ve got the lowdown on a game-changer called periodisation. It’s not just some fancy jargon; it’s the blueprint for real results.

Let’s break it down into the main acts of this strategy:

Macrocycle: Think of this as your endgame, the big goal you’re chasing over the year. Whether it’s crushing a marathon, mastering a pull-up, or simply feeling your best, this is where your eyes are set.

Mesocycle: These are your milestones along the way, lasting a few weeks to months. Each one targets specific aspects of your fitness, building you up piece by piece.

Microcycle: The weekly or daily breakdowns where the real work happens. It’s where you plan the specifics of each workout, ensuring you’re on track for the bigger picture.

And here’s how we navigate the journey:

General Preparation Phase: Building your base, where you focus on overall fitness and conditioning. It’s about laying the foundation for more intense work ahead.

Specific Preparation Phase: Tailoring your training to the specifics of your goal. It’s where the training becomes more focused, fine-tuning your body for peak performance.

Competition Phase: The peak, where you’re ready to showcase your hard work. It’s about fine-tuning and being at your best, whether for a competition or personal achievement.

Transition Phase: Time to rest and recover, reflecting on your achievements and setting sights on new goals. It’s as crucial as the training itself.

Periodisation is about smart, structured training, ensuring you’re not just working hard but also working smart. It’s about making consistent, measurable progress towards your fitness goals.

So, if you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure how to level up your training, periodisation might just be the missing piece. Let me know if you’ve got any questions!

24/02/2024

PERIODISATION 101.

I've just started yet another course! This one is the Level 4 Award in Strength and Conditioning. They say the best way to learn something is to teach someone else, with that in mind I am going to be making some posts about the content I am learning as I go.

Ever find yourself wondering how the pros keep hitting their goals, seemingly without missing a beat? Well, I’ve got the lowdown on a game-changer called periodisation. It’s not just some fancy jargon; it’s the blueprint for real results.

Let’s break it down into the main acts of this strategy:

Macrocycle: Think of this as your endgame, the big goal you’re chasing over the year. Whether it’s crushing a marathon, mastering a pull-up, or simply feeling your best, this is where your eyes are set.

Mesocycle: These are your milestones along the way, lasting a few weeks to months. Each one targets specific aspects of your fitness, building you up piece by piece.

Microcycle: The weekly or daily breakdowns where the real work happens. It’s where you plan the specifics of each workout, ensuring you’re on track for the bigger picture.

And here’s how we navigate the journey:

General Preparation Phase: Building your base, where you focus on overall fitness and conditioning. It’s about laying the foundation for more intense work ahead.

Specific Preparation Phase: Tailoring your training to the specifics of your goal. It’s where the training becomes more focused, fine-tuning your body for peak performance.

Competition Phase: The peak, where you’re ready to showcase your hard work. It’s about fine-tuning and being at your best, whether for a competition or personal achievement.

Transition Phase: Time to rest and recover, reflecting on your achievements and setting sights on new goals. It’s as crucial as the training itself.

Periodisation is about smart, structured training, ensuring you’re not just working hard but also working smart. It’s about making consistent, measurable progress towards your fitness goals.

So, if you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure how to level up your training, periodisation might just be the missing piece. Let me know if you've got any questions!

25/07/2023

Finished my PN Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery Coaching Certification and now have the full suite! Apparently I’m a Master Coach now or something 😁.

10/08/2022

Took a little longer than I anticipated but I made it from home to Saltburn beach.

I decided to ride 46km to mark my 46th birthday. Ended up doing 49.85km 😀.

Feeling it now as I get the train home and I can’t help but think of fitness journey analogies about the trip.

Lots of ups and downs, lost my way, wasn’t sure if I was following the right path but ultimately I stuck to it and got there in the end. 😅

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