Andy vincent
Having been a coach now for 20 years and working as a trainer in London, Miami, New York and LA, I am currently based in Ibiza and work as an online coach.
Over the span of my career, I have amassed a vast level of education working with some of the leading authorities in their field from UKSCA, Poliquin Group, AiM, FRC, EXOS, Precision Nutrition and more. I’ve also been lucky enough to have worked alongside some of the best strength & conditioning coaches, performance coaches, bodybuilders and biomechanics specialists that the world has to offer.
Train Smart, Move Better, Feel Strong and See Results
In an industry where there is a lot of confusion and conflicting information, I like to keep my methodology simple using methods that have stood the test of time and bringing in only the very best of current science while ignoring all the fads and trends.
Training should not be about crushing your body in the gym every day. It’s about building a foundation in movement and strength and progressively challenging the body to take on the demands of what lies ahead.
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360º Approach
The more I learn about the human body the more it becomes clear that the complexities within can’t be worked, improved or fixed with one approach. Too much emphasis on just one component of fitness or health can lead to neglect in other areas. It’s often stated that to achieve any goal it is 80% diet and 20% training.
This feels like quite a short sighted method, certainly a goal you intend to sustain. I believe that small changes across each of the 6 key pillars is a more realistic and targeted way to approach your goals. This might sound like a lot of work but actually spreading the focus across each of the key pillars is less demanding both physically and mentally than obsessing over one or two areas.
Your capacity to move will either be your greatest strength or biggest restriction. Mobility needs to be the bedrock in what your training is based on. The average person’s experience of range of motion over a working day is usually very restricted which is why it’s imperative to factor this into your training.
Strength can mean different things to each individual. Ultimately being able to manage more force is the key to building a resilient body, be it using body weight or external load. The focus should always be around intelligent programming based on exactly what your body requires.
This is probably the most misunderstood part of training. It’s often an all or nothing aspect. Cardio has huge benefits to both health and fat loss but like any form of training should be built up progressively rather than jumping in at the deep end doing hill sprints and HIIT style training. Cardio training like strength training should be progressed gradually to ensure you have the capacity to carry out the task optimally.
The gym is not where the magic happens, it’s in the process of repair that we grown and develop. Recovery is more than just taking a day off, it’s about how to manage your training load over a week, when to prioritise refuelling, optimising sleep and using self care methods to aid repair.
Nutrition is usually where is all goes wrong, nutrition is the pillar that if you get it right it will get you to the body composition and energy levels you always dreamt but get it wrong and you’re on a crash course to stagnation, sluggishness and stress. Food is a huge part of our culture however learning how to use food to maximise your training and drive your goals is key for success.
Are often the hardest changes to make, it’s not about living perfectly all the time. It’s about picking your moments to let go and to really enjoy yourself on your terms rather than slipping up constantly and feeling guilty for it and then punishing yourself afterwards. Small steps here can have a huge knock on effect to the other pillars.
Your capacity to move will either be your greatest strength or biggest restriction. Mobility needs to be the bedrock in what your training is based on. The average person’s experience of range of motion over a working day is usually very restricted which is why it’s imperative to factor this into your training.
Strength can mean different things to each individual. Ultimately being able to manage more force is the key to building a resilient body, be that using body weight or external load. The focus should always be around intelligent programming based on exactly what your body requires.
This is probably the most misunderstood part of training. It’s often an all or nothing aspect. Cardio has huge benefits to both health and fat loss but like any form of training should be built up progressively rather than jumping I at the deep end (hill sprints and HIIT). Cardio training like strength training will be periodised to ensure you have the capacity to carry out the task optimally.
The gym is not where the magic happens, it’s in the process of repair that we grown and develop. Recovery is more than just taking a day off, it’s about how to manage your training load over a week, when to prioritise refuelling, optimising sleep and using self care methods to aid repair.
Nutrition is usually where is all goes wrong, nutrition is the pillar that if you get it right it will get you to the body composition and energy levels you always dreamt but get it wrong and you’re on a crash course to stagnation, sluggishness and stress. Food is a huge part of our culture however learning how to use food to maximise your training and drive your goals is key for success.
Are often the hardest changes to make, it’s not about living perfectly all the time. It’s about picking your moments to let go and to really enjoy yourself on your terms rather than slipping up constantly and feeling guilty for it and then punishing yourself afterwards. Small steps here can have a huge knock on effect to the other pillars.
