How a Personalised Training Plan Helped Michael Achieve His Best Results Yet

We’ve loved having Michael as part of the DARE community. He’s consistent, curious, and always up for a challenge.

Between raising two young kids and managing a demanding corporate role, Michael still shows up, and brings a quiet determination to every session. With a background in elite golf, he knows the value of structure and mindset. So earlier this year, he set himself a personal goal: a photoshoot to track his progress and take his training up a level.

But with 8 weeks to go, things got tough. Life got busy. Confidence dipped.
What happened next is a real reminder of how quickly things can shift – when you’ve got a great personalised training plan, the right people around you, and you’re willing to lean in.

Here’s Michael’s story, in his own words:

“With 8 weeks to go, my confidence was low. The combination of a busy home and work life was getting the better of me.
I was having a bit of a crisis — staring down the photoshoot and feeling nowhere near ready. It felt like a mountain to climb.

After chatting with the DARE team — Zeek, David and Vinnie — it became clear I wasn’t lacking motivation… I just needed a tailored workout plan.

Structure had always been my friend, from playing elite golf as a kid right through to my corporate career.

Within days, the guys had rallied around me and created a clear, achievable plan. All I had to do was follow it.

And pretty quickly, things started to shift.
My strength came back. My numbers were moving in the right direction. And more than anything, my confidence returned.

But the biggest win? I felt better mentally.
That filtered into every other part of my life — I had more energy for my kids, I was sharper at work, and I found myself genuinely looking forward to each training session. That momentum kept feeding itself.

8 weeks later, I was absolutely stoked with the results.
The fittest I’ve ever been — and proud of how far I’d come.”

So what changed?

With the photoshoot goal in sight, our coaches supported Michael to focus on the things that mattered most:

• A personalised training plan that targeted the areas Michael wanted to sculpt and strengthen.
  
• Daily walks increased to support fat loss and recovery without overwhelming his already full schedule.
  
• A custom nutrition plan that was simple, structured, and realistic to follow — no guesswork.
  

But more than just hitting his physical training goals we saw a version of Michael who felt grounded, energised, and confident. And that’s what it’s really about.

Michael’s biggest takeaways from the process?

1. Surround yourself with people who actually want to see you do well. The DARE coaches are those people. Speak up if something’s not working for you — they’ll help you get back on track faster than you think.

2. Structure isn’t for everyone, but it worked for me. Having small, clear steps made the whole thing feel manageable. That’s what helped get me out of the rut.

3. Trust the process. Big things take time. But if you show up, follow the steps, and stay consistent — you’ll get there quicker than you think.

So what’s next?

Michael’s now working towards his next goal: training for a bodybuilding show next year.

And we couldn’t be more excited to keep supporting him.

He’s a great example of what’s possible when you stay open, ask for help, and commit to the process — even when life is loud.

Let’s go, Michael.


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