Vikz Mehta
Personal Trainer
From as far back as I remember, I was one of those crazy kids that made my mum worry on a daily basis! I was climbing trees, sprint running chicken across the road, jumping out of the upstairs windows and balcony, and stunt riding my BMX with homemade ramps. I was an absolute nightmare! Nothing seemed to interest me but extreme sports and adrenaline. I always had my own twist on team sports during PE with Fouling Football and Flip Tackle Rugby but never found myself sticking to any sport or subject until aged 15 when I found Thai Boxing. It was there I learnt about strength, power, endurance and most importantly the art self-development which led me to buying a York bench and weight set with my 16th birthday money.
I was naturally a skinny guy and a self labelled “hard gainer” so when I hit 18 I joined the local gym and began my journey. Through the years I went from 53kg to 60kg where I plateaued at around age 25. It was at this time my passion for bodybuilding really came into a light of its own. As someone who is a firm follower and believer of scientific research and evidence based knowledge I was not going to let my “genetics” beat me. I believed that armed with the right training protocols and nutrition in place I could get to my end goal of 80kg with 10 to 15% bodyfat by age 40.
Experience now covers fat loss, strength, power, sport specific programming (with clients that include Queensbury boxing title holder, triathlon, hockey and cricket athletes), and rehab work. The most rewarding being a full body transformation for a client who after dislocating his shoulder suffered a severed brachial plexus nerve and had lost function in his right hand meaning he had no method of holding, pulling or pushing any weight causing extreme muscle atrophy to the entire arm.
My passion for bodybuilding has always translated across to my clients in the way we execute programming, nutrition, and their favourite - sleep and recovery! I firmly believe that maintaining muscle via stimulation and adequate protein intake is the key to revealing a great physique whatever the goal weather its fat loss or hypertrophy. I have a dear client, 2 years loyal, that at age 66 is performing deadlifts and 100kg leg press when a strength day is periodically introduced, down to younger lads who have had no experience in the gym starting with full body workouts twice weekly and are now completing 4 way splits in the gym and seeing amazing results. I love to see the look of accomplishment on the faces of my clients when they conquer a new movement or PB a weight, being part of the journey both physical and mental is very rewarding, and the best part of my job.
What makes me stand out from other trainers? FEAR. The fear of failure, the fear of judgement, the fear of change.
Growing up I was very insecure about my speech, my size, even my social surroundings as the skinny guy in my crew. As I grew with confidence through education, working roles, social stature, I became very understanding of other people who may suffer from insecurities or fear of the unknown. Walking into the gym can be very frightening, as can training in the gym with the fear of not keeping up with others or incorrect form or programming. My compassion towards client abilities, personal sustainability, and consideration of their needs allow me to individualise programs and not just deliver a session with education behind it, but to take the time coaching my clients outside of the session. Checking in with them, tracking and tweaking as we progress finding ways that they can live a “regular” lifestyle yet transform their physique.
If you would like to see how I have helped our members reach their body transformation goals head over to @WarriorHaus on Instagram and FaceBook. Feel free to approach me and say hi in the gym or call 07864 102 702 to find out how Online Coaching or a Personal Training Package can get you on the path to a happier, healthier lifestyle.
