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Stephen Aish





Professional Qualifications and Achievements



MSc. Strength and Conditioning

BSc. (Hons.) Psychology

NLP Master Business Practitioner

Personal trainer award YMCA REPS level 3

CKT (certified kettlebell Trainer) IKFF

NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist

British Weightlifting Association Coach

Greenwood Weightlifting Coach

IKSFA Kettlebell Sport Coach and UK representative

Taekwondo 3rd Dan instructor

Kung fu Instructor

4 x British masters weightlifting champion

5 x British and world records in all-round weightlifting

Training provider for Jordan Fitness

Training provider for Fitnet Greece

Masters sprinter that likes to run fast



My Story

It took me a very long time to find my thing and I now know why. it is only after a certain amount of life experience, reflection and acceptance that we can impact other people with our message. i went from being a physical coach, to a mindset coach, to realising that both are essential for the growth and happiness of most people you will meet in life. For that very reason I created my signature program - train & brain - and combined the elements that I am truly passionate about and confident in.

I believe that each of us has a message to share once we develop ourselves into the version of us that is ready to share it and realise that message is more important than our silence. It takes a lot of work, defeat and courage to walk out from safety and speak your truth and I respect anyone who has walked through failure, feeling lost and wanting to quit in order to grow into the person they always knew was just waiting to step into the arena and commit to greatness

It was also during this journey that my passion, vision and purpose became clear to me and helped me create this program, the podcast, the youtube channel and everything else that I literally created in weeks, because for the first time in a long time I was truly inspired with a deep sense of something bigger than me THAT WOULD IMPACTWAY BEYOND MY TIME HERE

My passion - physical fitness and mental health

mY VISION - THAT MORE PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THIS JOURNEY

MY PURPOSE - TO BE THE CATALYST WHEN AND WHERE I CAN

if you would like to step up and take ownership of your health then you can join us below

I WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS WITH YOUR TIME HERE ON THIS AMAZING PLANET AND MAY YOU ENJOY AN ABUNDANCE OF HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND INNeR PEACE



TRAIN & BRAIN


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PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS BELOW



Steve is not only a great trainer, but a motivator who makes you think outside the box in anything you do. If there's a person who'll help you achieve greatness, it's him. I can't speak more highly of the man.





Ali Jawad - Paralympic athlete, medallist, world champion and World record holder



From doing a number of Stephen's courses including Olympic weight lifting and kettlebells I can honestly say he's a fantastic coach. Not only is his information & delivery easy to understand, it's also in-depth enough for the most educated of participants.
 Stephen has an uncanny ability to bring the best out of you, he somehow changes your mindset and fills you full of confidence which often ends in new PB'S.

 So if you're looking to learn a new skill, become a better teacher or just break through plateaus then Stephen is your man!







The Lean Machines - YouTube Superstars



Having worked with and been trained by Stephen Aish for the last 4 years I have the utmost respect for him as a friend and professional. He is a uniquely passionate and dedicated individual who always delivers excellence and enhanced customer care. Whether it be pushing an athlete to become faster, higher, stronger or developing a new business solution, Steve is 'world class'.






David Cosford - Former Director of Sport. University of East London and part of the Olympic organisation for team GB




I have known Stephen Aish for over 12 years from when I first took part in his Kettlebell instructor course. Then a few years ago, I spent 6 hours with him one to one and returned home a different person. I have not looked back since and have booked Stephen for 7 seminars at the gym I run where he has reached over 200 people and changed their lives for the better. His mindset course is simply astounding and creates many lightbulb moments, reframing things in our lives that we believe we can’t change or define who we think we are to just things that happen to us. Stephen presents with passion and a desire to help people to their own level of inner peace. The feedback I have received from every single course he has presented has always been of the highest calibre. He has changed my life and the lives of my family forever and for that I am eternally grateful.





Phil Lear - World Taekwondo Champion, GB Head Coach and 7th Dan Master



If you want change, you know you need it, want it, but feel stuck, constantly going back and forth through cycles of success and failure, then Steve is your man to break through. His vast experience of the body and mind (because they are both part of the change puzzle) are 2nd to none. Any program or coaching you can get from him, take it, and go “all in” on what he says. Thank me later.





Ben Coomber - BTN Academy and Awesome Supplements owner and the UK's No.1 Health Podcast



Having known & worked with Steve for several years now in a variety of capacities his integrity & humility still continue to positively impact on me both personally & professionally. His unique methods of meditation & skill in coaching mindset have powerfully influenced my daily perspective as well as my belief in my own abilities when strength training. He is someone I will always lean into for regular reminders when I am seeking mental clarity & accountability.





Rachel Frances Thomson - Biomechanics Coach and Industry Training Provider



Steve delivered a masterful mindset workshop as part of our well-being and thrive programme at Deloitte. Steve presented incredible insights into the inner workings of our mind - sharing his inspiring personal story from the world of high performance to the path of mental strength and peace. As well as having a wealth of knowledge, Steve is authentic and genuine - offering practical mindset tools that everyone was able to take away and practise in their work and personal lives. In a fast-paced corporate world, and delivered in the middle of a Global pandemic, Steve’s guidance was relevant and timely. He left the team highly equipped to handle themselves and their emotions to deliver the highest quality service for their clients. A valuable and rewarding experience for all in attendance.





Rahim Ali - Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte




After being so impressed by Steve's talk at the BTN Nutrition Conference, I decided he would be a very welcome addition to our network training course at Porsche Cars GB. The training course was over three days with a mix of employees from across the country from managers, sales and reception staff. I wanted the training to offer something to the delegates that they may not necessarily be exposed to and to give techniques and ways to deal with the stresses and strains of everyday life in and out of their working environment. After looking online at a number of options, I remembered how positive I felt after listening to Steve and decided to get in touch. Steve was more than happy to accommodate our needs for the three-day training and even offered to speak with delegates after his talk. His commitment and dedication to what he does shines through and he is a pleasure to work with. The feedback we had was great. With many delegates taking and asking for Steve's details after the event. I would recommend Steve to any business thinking about offering mindfulness practices and talks to their staff. We all need to learn to take care of our most valuable asset and Steve's approach provides clarity and common sense ways to do so.





Jacqueline Bruce - EXC, TEQ & PDS Specialist Brand & Strategy Porsche Cars Great Britain Limited



some of my career and training highlights - quite a journey so far



Kettlebell course 2012





With the IKSFA who I invited to London in 2012 and was the first time the Russian world kettlebell champions coached in the UK



Weightlifting journey begins





At Bethnal Green Weightlifting club I qualified for the GB Masters Championships



Unofficial bRITISH rECORD





I used to push my limits and this was a 150KG left hand deadlift at 75KG bodyweight. I went on to lift 160KG



UEL Weightlifitng Club





While doing my MSc we had the privilege of being coached by Giles Greenwood - Commonwealth gold medallist and GB record holder



Hanging with Brian Shaw





Managed to catch Brian Shaw at an expo and not only is he the worlds strongest man - he is huge!



UEL COACHES LONDON 2012





The UEL coaches all went to the London 2012 Paralympic games to support Ali Jawad who we had the honour to work with



Hanging with christine ohuruogu





Not every day you get to meet an Olympic and World Champion



Hanging with the greek national weightlifting team





I was flown out to Greece to teach a weekend of kettlebells and weightlifting, only to find out it was at the Olympic venue in Athens and the national team helped out - amazing experience



Valerios Leonidis





I was very fortunate to get a 1-1 coaching session with an Olympic medallist and one of the greatest weightlifters in history



grandmaster Bos





The lads meet their first Grandmaster - ITF Taekwondo Director Wim Bos



Russian kettlebell world champions





2 of the finest kettlebell athletes to step on a platform



GB MASTERS CHAMPION





Not sure what this one was, but I ended up with 4 titles before calling it a day



europes toughest mudder





Why do I remember this? Because I was the only crazy out there with a chest infection and still managed 2 laps



Cyprus workshop





Another coaching session in Cyprus and a wonderful bunch of people



HaNging with MATTHIAS STEINER





An Olympic champion and legend of a human - look him up and read his story



TAEKWONDO YEARS





A long time ago I had pretty good springs



spartan warrior





To be completely honest - this was great fun



Greek national coach





Wonderful to meet one of the most successful weightlifting coaches In in history and Olympic athlete - Christos Lakovou



Hanging with les brown





If you have ever heard a YouTube video with motivation it was probably this guy



porsche gt track day





I was very fortunate to be asked to speak at a 3-day conference for Porsche. They were so nice they even gave me a free GT track day and the GT3 was included



hanging with dwain chambers





I surprised my son with the London legacy games and we bumped into a pretty fast guy



hanging with wim hof





The Iceman - you could say one cool dude



Connect with us online





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