What I’m doing now

🧪 UKRI Proof of Concept Success

Great to learn that our UKRI Proof of Concept bid was successful — one of just 48 projects funded from 2,800 applications. Our project, Commercialising a scalable training programme for rehabilitation professionals, builds on earlier UKRI work and will help establish Group Works® as a viable Bournemouth University spin-out. The official announcement from UKRI is here with an official University announcement here. We currently have a holding page here.

✍️ Lancet Rheumatology.

Our group-based exercise trial for people with hip osteoarthritis, led by Prof Tom Wainwright, was recently published open access in The Lancet Rheumatology — even featured on the cover. Read the paper and BBC feature

🧾 British Journal of Sports Medicine

We also published a vision piece in BJSM on expanding group-based exercise rehabilitation for chronic conditions. Read my LinkedIn post

🎯 What separates elite athletes from the super-elite?

Our final paper from the Great British Medalists project examines how coach support shapes athlete development from junior to elite. ▶️ Watch the 60-second explainer. 📄 Read the full article.

🎥 YouTube

I’ve launched a YouTube channel and just released an explainer video introducing Group Works™ training for health and exercise professionals. Watch the video

🎸 Music

I finally released my new track Right Track — written and produced in my home studio. 🎧 Spotify | 📺 YouTube

🏋️‍♂️ Training

Over the past year I’ve shifted from heavy powerlifting to a balanced strength programme designed by James Graesser. After years of back issues, I’ve focused on sustainable strength and smarter nutrition — dropping from 75 kg to 68 kg while staying strong and pain-free.