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Why I Coach: InnerFight Gym Culture
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The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
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Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
ENGINE
Working on building powerful, resilient legs. Expect a mix of heavy leg-focused strength work designed to improve muscular endurance and replicate race demands.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday we're going upside down with handstand holds and handstand push-ups, testing balance, strength, and control. Then, we’ll lock in that overhead power with strength work.
On Thursday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.
HYROX
Working on building powerful, resilient legs. Expect a mix of heavy leg-focused strength work designed to improve muscular endurance and replicate race demands.
MOBILITY
Keeping on that hip mobility, we will work through the same drills as the previous week, but now start upgrading the strengthening drills. Making sure we keep everything locked in place!
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we start the week with some weighted push-ups, followed by rest-pause sets on the bench press. On Wednesday, we are progressing the loading on our RDL max set.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are spending time working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Spicy complex of power clean, front squat, jerk. Finishing off with an EMOM power clean. Make sure not to miss out.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 6 mins blocks. You will take a 1 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 5x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 400m repeats at 5km pace. After each 400m you get a 25sec rest.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 800s and 400s. Try to run your 400m efforts slighly faster than you 800m efforts.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be doing hill repeats on the canal bridge. Efforts will be short and sharp, working on your power. 10-12X
20secs at 9/10;
2mins walk back to starting point.
WELCOME TO HELLLLL WEEKKKKKK!!!!
Relax. Pack your bags with whatever training kit you own, and come ready for everything we throw at you! It will be wild and hard, but you will get through it! Let's Gooooooo!!!!!
Monday:
We kick the week off with a partner WOD featuring the Assault bike and the Barbell and then a chance to max out your Power Clean!!
Tuesday:
Tuesday, everyone's favourite, heavy back squats! The workout will be an oh my legs and lungs type of feeling!
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are pressing in the strength, giving you a chance of a 1 Rep Max. Strongman conditioning where the harder you work the more rest you will get!
Thursday:
A twist on a HERO workout where you will only be moving your body weight! Do not let that fool you!
Friday:
Friday will be one for the books! Heavy Barbells combined with some Box Jumps and Wall Walks into an AMRAP of something that will be sure to bring the fire to your legs!
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 6 mins blocks. You will take a 1 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 5x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 400m repeats at 5km pace. After each 400m you get a 25sec rest.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 800s and 400s. Try to run your 400m efforts slighly faster than you 800m efforts.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be doing hill repeats on the canal bridge. Efforts will be short and sharp, working on your power. 10-12X
20secs at 9/10;
2mins walk back to starting point.
WELCOME TO HELLLLL WEEKKKKKK!!!!
Relax. Pack your bags with whatever training kit you own, and come ready for everything we throw at you! It will be wild and hard, but you will get through it! Let's Gooooooo!!!!!
Monday:
We kick the week off with a partner WOD featuring the Assault bike and the Barbell and then a chance to max out your Power Clean!!
Tuesday:
Tuesday, everyone's favourite, heavy back squats! The workout will be an oh my legs and lungs type of feeling!
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are pressing in the strength, giving you a chance of a 1 Rep Max. Strongman conditioning where the harder you work the more rest you will get!
Thursday:
A twist on a HERO workout where you will only be moving your body weight! Do not let that fool you!
Friday:
Friday will be one for the books! Heavy Barbells combined with some Box Jumps and Wall Walks into an AMRAP of something that will be sure to bring the fire to your legs!
ENGINE
Working on building powerful, resilient legs. Expect a mix of heavy leg-focused strength work designed to improve muscular endurance and replicate race demands.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday we're going upside down with handstand holds and handstand push-ups, testing balance, strength, and control. Then, we’ll lock in that overhead power with strength work.
On Thursday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.
HYROX
Working on building powerful, resilient legs. Expect a mix of heavy leg-focused strength work designed to improve muscular endurance and replicate race demands.
MOBILITY
Keeping on that hip mobility, we will work through the same drills as the previous week, but now start upgrading the strengthening drills. Making sure we keep everything locked in place!
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we start the week with some weighted push-ups, followed by rest-pause sets on the bench press. On Wednesday, we are progressing the loading on our RDL max set.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are spending time working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Spicy complex of power clean, front squat, jerk. Finishing off with an EMOM power clean. Make sure not to miss out.
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 6 mins blocks. You will take a 1 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 5x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 400m repeats at 5km pace. After each 400m you get a 25sec rest.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 800s and 400s. Try to run your 400m efforts slighly faster than you 800m efforts.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be doing hill repeats on the canal bridge. Efforts will be short and sharp, working on your power. 10-12X
20secs at 9/10;
2mins walk back to starting point.
WELCOME TO HELLLLL WEEKKKKKK!!!!
Relax. Pack your bags with whatever training kit you own, and come ready for everything we throw at you! It will be wild and hard, but you will get through it! Let's Gooooooo!!!!!
Monday:
We kick the week off with a partner WOD featuring the Assault bike and the Barbell and then a chance to max out your Power Clean!!
Tuesday:
Tuesday, everyone's favourite, heavy back squats! The workout will be an oh my legs and lungs type of feeling!
Wednesday:
Wednesday, we are pressing in the strength, giving you a chance of a 1 Rep Max. Strongman conditioning where the harder you work the more rest you will get!
Thursday:
A twist on a HERO workout where you will only be moving your body weight! Do not let that fool you!
Friday:
Friday will be one for the books! Heavy Barbells combined with some Box Jumps and Wall Walks into an AMRAP of something that will be sure to bring the fire to your legs!
ENGINE
Working on building powerful, resilient legs. Expect a mix of heavy leg-focused strength work designed to improve muscular endurance and replicate race demands.
GYMNASTICS
This Tuesday we're going upside down with handstand holds and handstand push-ups, testing balance, strength, and control. Then, we’ll lock in that overhead power with strength work.
On Thursday, we’ll visit the bar for pull-up progressions! Strict, kipping, and butterfly will appear, followed by lat and core supersets.
HYROX
Working on building powerful, resilient legs. Expect a mix of heavy leg-focused strength work designed to improve muscular endurance and replicate race demands.
MOBILITY
Keeping on that hip mobility, we will work through the same drills as the previous week, but now start upgrading the strengthening drills. Making sure we keep everything locked in place!
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we start the week with some weighted push-ups, followed by rest-pause sets on the bench press. On Wednesday, we are progressing the loading on our RDL max set.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we are spending time working on the split jerk technique in weightlifting. Spicy complex of power clean, front squat, jerk. Finishing off with an EMOM power clean. Make sure not to miss out.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
The gym culture at InnerFight immediately stood out as the perfect blend of my passion for fitness, working in a positive environment, and my desire to help others be better. The core values at InnerFight—simplicity, honesty, mental toughness, fun, hard work, and smash life—resonated with me from the start.
What truly drew me in was the opportunity to work alongside a leadership team and a group of coaches who constantly push each other to improve. This environment of continuous learning and accountability makes InnerFight a place where not only the members grow, but the coaches do too.
Simplicity: The Foundation of Our Gym Culture
At InnerFight, simplicity means focusing on what really works. In a world overloaded with fitness trends and misinformation, I believe that the best path to creating change is to avoid overcomplicating things.
Keeping programs simple yet effective helps clients stay on track and master the fundamentals, building habits that last and creating a foundation they can build on for the long term.
Honesty: The Backbone of Progress
To see real progress, you need to be brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the steps required to improve. InnerFight fosters an environment where both coaches and clients face challenges head-on, providing real, constructive feedback.
This transparency is why I was drawn to coaching here, especially after my interview with Marcus and Jamie—it's all about being upfront with yourself and others to drive meaningful change.
Mental Toughness: Building Resilience
Life, like fitness, demands mental toughness. One of the things I love about our environment is how we emphasize building resilience. As a coach, I'm passionate about helping clients push through their mental barriers, develop discipline, and learn to embrace discomfort.
This mindset extends far beyond the gym, helping us be better in everything we do.
Fun: Enjoying the Journey
Despite the intensity, fun is a critical part of the InnerFight experience. Training should be something you look forward to. As a coach, I strive to make every session enjoyable by combining hard work with creativity to keep clients engaged and motivated. If we don't have fun doing something, why do it?
Hard Work: The Key to Progress
InnerFight is built on the value of hard work. There are no shortcuts. Whether it's lifting heavier, running faster, or simply showing up consistently, hard work is the key to progress. I wanted to coach in a place where this value is celebrated and lived every day.
Smash Life: Our Gym Culture Mantra
Smash life is the InnerFight mantra for tackling life with full intensity. This isn't just a gym; it's a community that encourages people to excel in everything they do. Coaching here allows me to help clients develop a mindset of success both inside and outside the gym. We're not just training people to look better; we're shaping lives.
Final Thoughts
Having worked in gyms around the world, I can confidently say that InnerFight provides the ultimate environment for me to grow as a coach and, thanks to the gym culture that’s been nurtured here, help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - SMASH LIFE- Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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