The athlete inside you hasn´t gone anywhere

Coaching for men with mortgages, meetings, and a weekend that matters.

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The Challenge

Four weeks to break the start-stop cycle. Drop body fat, get stronger, build habits that survive a real week.

€295

Run by a chartered physio, former pro rugby player and Dad.

  • Men 40+ with mortgages, careers and families. Built for the life you actually live, not a perfect version of it.

  • Drop body fat, get stronger, sleep better. By the end of four weeks you'll have a system — and habits — that last.

  • Four weeks. Small group, bespoke plan, weekly coaching call, daily WhatsApp check-ins, weekly scorecard. Built around your week.

1:1 Personal Coaching

For men who want their body, training and recovery treated like an athlete's.

From €495

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  • Direct access to me. Daily communication. A bespoke plan, weekly review, and coaching built only around you. I'm the person you call about everything related to your health and fitness.

  • Men who are done with apps, fad diets, generic programmes, and coaches who've never been in their shoes. For men who want this taken seriously.

  • Daily WhatsApp. Weekly call. Monthly deep-dive on training, recovery, life pressure, and what's coming up. Your life shapes the programme — not a static template.

Meet Gary

I played professional rugby, then qualified as a physio and moved into coaching. I set up these programmes for men over 40 because I know how much the body changes as we get older.

Most of what’s out there is generic stuff that ignores injuries, recovery, and the reality of life after 40.

I wanted something smarter, built around real bodies and real goals. That’s why I created The Challenge and Perform.

Gary Brown fitness and physio, founder of The Challenge and Perform
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In the Media

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James McCormack, 44, Founder & CEO

“I’ve struggled with my diet for the last 4 years. Having the knowledge is one thing…but the accountability was a game-changer for me. I have a renewed focus. The Challenge has helped massively.”

Testimonials and outcomes

Tips & Insights

 FAQs

  • The philosophy and protocols behind all programmes are both Physiotherapy and research driven. As a Physiotherapist I have worked with and continue to work with people who have or have had osteoporosis, shoulder reconstructions, knee and hip replacements, lumbar back surgeries and ACL and Achilles ruptures. I also work people who are undergoing Hormone Replacement Therapy, or have recently started Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication.

  • Although 90% of our clients are male, we do run both The Challenge and Perform Monthly for women also.

  • It’s mainly for men 40+ who may have been previously active or involved in sports and want to get back in shape without messing themselves up in the process. If you’ve tried going it alone, fallen off track, or just want a clear plan that works with real life, this is for you.

  • Each programme is tailored to the individuals needs and so it has a slightly different focus—whether it’s rebuilding a base, dropping weight, or pushing performance.

    The Challenge is really the foundational level of getting back into a routine, sorting out your nutrition, designing you a resistance training protocol, and helping you get a better night’s sleep.

    Perform takes it up a level as you’ll be trained up in more advanced techniques and science with all year round accountability.

  • No problem. All the sessions and materials are in the app, so you can catch up when you’re back. Life will always mean things get in the way of fitness goals, but we’ll show you how to slot things in so you don’t fall behind or lose momentum.

Got a question?

I’d love to hear from you.

I’ll respond quickly and I’m happy to chat further.