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Hamza Ahmed

@hamu_kicks

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Sports Coaching and Performance Degree
3rd Dan in Taekwondo
EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer @fitnessfirst_uk_official
S&C | Mobility | High-Performance

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One eye closed. Full concentration.

A simple drill designed to challenge reflexes, coordination and movement. Great work from Coach @hamu_kicks representing the MachadoLDN team and sharing his knowledge.

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#MachadoLDN
#ReflexTraining
#LondonPT taken in Fitness First Cottons by @hamu_kicks

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a month ago

Sports Day Announcement!

We’re excited to welcome Hamza to Sports Day 💪🏽

Hamza is a Level 4 Personal Trainer, currently studying for a Master’s in Strength & Conditioning, specialises in injury prevention, injury management and posture correction, and is also a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo.

On the day, Hamza will be available to support with consultancy, sharing practical tips to help you move better, train smarter and stay injury-free. Whether you’re new to exercise or train regularly, you’ll come away with advice you can apply straight away.

If you’ve ever wanted to improve your movement, reduce niggles or speak to someone passionate about performance, rehabilitation and long-term health, make sure you come and say hello to Hamza!

Tickets available in the GC bio 🎟️ by @hamu_kicks

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2 months ago

HOW TO IMPROVE GUT HEALTH

Gut health isn’t about extremes or trends.
It’s about consistently supporting the systems that drive energy, digestion, immunity, recovery, and focus.

Here are 10 practical foundations I focus on with clients:

• Prioritising fibre intake
• Using soluble fibre for regularity
• Strategic use of seeds and whole foods
• Fermented foods (when tolerated)
• Probiotics — used intentionally
• Reducing ultra-processed foods
• Smart hydration habits
• Managing stress as part of health
• Balancing training load and recovery
• Consistency before intensity

Alongside these foundations, certain anti-inflammatory ingredients can support gut health when used appropriately — including ginger, turmeric, peppermint, cinnamon, garlic, and clove.

This isn’t about quick fixes.
It’s about building a foundation that supports long-term performance and resilience.

In upcoming posts, I’ll break these down further and share simple, evidence-informed ways to apply them in real life.

#GutHealth
#HealthOptimization
#PerformanceNutrition
#HighPerformance
#LongTermHealth taken in Fitness First UK by @hamu_kicks

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9 months ago

OPTIMIZE YOUR GUT. ELEVATE YOUR OUTPUT.

Gut health isn’t a trend — it’s a foundational performance system.
When the gut is supported, research consistently links it to improvements in energy, recovery, focus, immunity, inflammation control, and sleep.

Here’s what optimizing gut health actually impacts ⬇️

1. Nutrient Absorption
A healthy gut lining and balanced microbiome improve how efficiently the body absorbs key micronutrients (B vitamins, iron, magnesium, zinc) — essential for energy production, muscle function, and recovery.

2. Digestive Comfort & Bloating
Gut dysbiosis and poor motility are strongly associated with bloating and digestive discomfort. Improving gut function can reduce GI stress and improve daily comfort.

3. Immune Function
Roughly 70% of immune tissue is associated with the gut. A diverse microbiome helps regulate immune responses and reduce unnecessary inflammation.

4. Energy & Recovery
Gut health influences inflammation levels and metabolic efficiency — both of which directly affect training output and recovery capacity.

5. Hormone & Mood Regulation
The gut plays a role in hormone metabolism and neurotransmitter pathways (including serotonin), influencing mood, stress tolerance, and motivation.

6. Supplement Efficiency & Cost Control
If digestion and absorption aren’t optimized, supplement stacking becomes expensive guesswork. Fixing the found

9. Inflammation Control
A healthy intestinal barrier helps prevent inflammatory compounds from entering circulation, reducing chronic low-grade inflammation linked to pain and fatigue.

10. Weight Management
Gut bacteria influence appetite hormones, insulin sensitivity, and fat storage — playing a role in body composition regulation.

11. Seasonal Allergies
Research shows altered gut microbiome diversity in individuals with allergic conditions, supporting the gut–immune tolerance connection.

12. Sleep Quality
Gut microbes interact with circadian rhythms and neurotransmitters involved in sleep, influencing sleep quality and recovery.

I’ll be sharing researched, proven ways to improve gut health in my next post — practical strategies that support performance, recovery, and long-term health. taken in Fitness First UK by @hamu_kicks

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9 months ago

I’ve been quiet for a while — intentionally.

I’m back, and 2026 will look different.

I’ll be sharing more high-quality, research-backed content focused on performance, recovery, and long-term health. No trends. No noise. Just principles that actually move the needle.

If you care about training smarter, recovering better, and building a body that performs long-term, stay close.

More coming soon.

#PerformanceTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #HealthOptimization #HighPerformance #LongTermHealth taken in Fitness First UK by @hamu_kicks

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9 months ago

Fun time out in Lake District

#lakedistrict #holiday #hiking #adventure #ashnessbridge #ashnesspier #silverdalebeach #carnforth #keswick taken in Lake District, Cumbria by @hamu_kicks

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3 years ago

My last student comp with the team, it's been a journey and looking forward to the new journey ahead.

#tkd #tkdfamily #tkdpoomsae #tkdsparring #bstf #competition by @hamu_kicks

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5 years ago

Step hook kick
#hook #hookkick #spinning #tkd #taekwondo #subzero #reels #explore #explorepage #martialarts #tricking #flare #bengali taken in East London Gymnastic Club Beckton by @hamu_kicks

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5 years ago

Cycled 60km with @heyitsajharhussain with bikes with no gears. Burnt a million calories to see mar menor but it was worth it.

#cycling #marmenor #sanjavier #murcia #spain taken in Mar Menor by @hamu_kicks

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6 years ago

#blackouttuesday by @hamu_kicks

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6 years ago

First time competing freestyle poomsae and bringing home silver. This was the most fun I had in a competition with all the support I had from my team and will come back again soon after my gap year and hopefully aiming for gold

#freestyle #poomsae #freestylepoomsae #tricking #rne by @hamu_kicks

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7 years ago

BSTF nationals 2019 was an amazing experience with my team giving me all the support and motivation I needed. I look forward to coming back next year hopefully get the gold medal

Major thanks my coaches @kickingsteve @s_fiaz @z.gilboy
For giving all the tips and skills that they have provided and I wouldn't be where I am now without it. 📸 by
@eeloftheworld @darrenleecrisp @hangonlife

#bstf #nationals #bstfnationals #taekwondo by @hamu_kicks

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8 years ago