By Michael Waddington

I’ve been in the gym game for over three decades — coaching everyday people, competitive athletes, and bodybuilders chasing the pro stage. And if there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again, it’s this:

The people who get results have a plan. Everyone else just spins their wheels.

A solid training plan is more than a nice-to-have — it’s the foundation for real, sustainable progress. Whether you’re new to lifting or have been training for years, having structure in place will take you further, faster, and with fewer setbacks.

A Training Plan Gives You Direction

Every session should have a purpose — a clear reason why you're doing what you’re doing. A well-designed training plan outlines exactly what to train, when to train it, and how to progress over time.

It takes the guesswork out so you can stop wondering and start building.

The Science of Progress

Muscle doesn’t grow from random workouts. It grows from progressive overload, smart exercise selection, proper volume, and enough recovery. A good training plan brings all of these together, week after week.

What most people don’t realise is: it’s not just how hard you train — it’s how smart you train. I've seen strong people stall and beginners burn out because their training lacked structure.

Plans Prevent Plateaus and Injuries

One of the biggest mistakes I see in gyms is people doing the same exercises with the same weight for months. No progression, no variation, just habit.

A proper training plan forces adaptation and includes balanced programming across all muscle groups, reducing imbalances and helping prevent injury. It also gives your body the recovery it needs to grow, instead of running yourself into the ground.

Consistency Beats Intensity

Anyone can train hard once. A plan helps you train well every time.It gives you momentum, keeps you accountable, and lets you actually track what’s working.

And when you can measure it, you can master it.

My Advice After 30 Years in the Industry

Don’t waste time doing what feels right in the moment. Trust a system that’s built around your goals, your lifestyle, and your ability.

Whether you’re looking to:

• Build muscle

• Lose fat

• Get stronger

• Prep for a comp

• Or just train pain-free again…

A customised plan makes all the difference.

Ready to Train With Purpose?

I build training plans that work in the real world — based on science, tested over decades, and tailored to you.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start making real progress, send me a message.

Let’s build a plan that gets results.