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Mike Linger

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The gym (@apexperformanceclub) is like medicine for me. It clears my head and sets me up for the day.

Life throws plenty at us. I’ve made mistakes, had setbacks and had to start again. But I keep showing up.

The people I train alongside set a standard that pushes me to be my best. I carry that into my work and my life.

I want every client to succeed and achieve their own goals, whatever those goals look like.

And for my three beautiful kids, I want to lead by example. Your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Be kind, keep learning and always give your best.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just keep taking the next step 👊🏾

#OptimumNutritionUK #Linger7Coaching #KeepShowingUp #LeadByExample taken in Brentwood, UK by @linger7

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9 days ago

It’s hench season 💪🏾 Time to get stronger.

One exercise that doesn’t get enough credit… The dumbbell pullover!

A great exercise for hitting the lats, chest, serratus, triceps and core, while also challenging shoulder control and giving you a huge loaded stretch through the upper body.

For this one I did:
10 sets x 20 reps
200 reps total.

The key is control, keep the ribs down, core tight, slight bend in the elbows and really focus on pulling the weight back over using the lats.

Simple exercise. Big return.

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#Linger7Coaching #HenchSeason #strengthtraining #optimumnutritionuk taken in Brentwood, UK by @linger7

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a month ago

READY TO MAKE A CHANGE?

I’m opening up a small number of spaces for new Linger7 Coaching clients.

If you want to get stronger, fitter, leaner, more confident and actually enjoy your training again, this could be the right time to start.

I work with people who want real progress without feeling like they need to live in the gym.

• 1:1 Personal Training
• 2:1 Training
• Strength & Conditioning
• Functional / Hybrid Fitness
• HYROX & Competition Preparation
• Fat Loss & Body Composition
• Nutrition Support
• Online Programming

Whether you’re starting from scratch, getting back into training, preparing for an event or just know you need to make yourself a priority again, I can build something around you.

• Training from @apexperformanceclub in Brentwood (Old Ford HQ, Warley)
• Online coaching available

I’m a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach and Level 3 qualified in Nutrition, with nearly 30 years of coaching experience.

This isn’t about smashing you into the ground every session.
It’s about getting stronger.
Moving better.
Feeling fitter.
Building confidence.
And creating results you can actually maintain.

I’m taking on new clients now.

DM me “START” and I’ll send you the details.

@linger7coaching

#Linger7Coaching #PersonalTrainer
#FunctionalFitness #HybridTraining #optimumnutritionuk taken in Brentwood, UK by @linger7

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2 months ago

Its been a Summer!!

🏆 Champions League in Budapest
🔴 Premier League Champions Parade
🥇 Winning Turf Games
🔥 Farm Fitness & Fit Factory Events
🏁 Essex Games ‘The Manor’
🏋️‍♂️ Busy PTing my lovely clients
💍 A great wedding
⚡ Joining The Hybrid Games
❤️ Time with my kids
🇪🇸 Barcelona
🇦🇪 Building The Desert Games
🥈 Finishing 2nd at Race5 Comp

A lot packed into a few months.

Some big moments, some new chapters, plenty of memories and still plenty more to come.

Keep moving. Keep building. Keep competing.

#Summer2026 #Memories #PersonalTraining #optimumnutritionuk #EssexGames by @linger7

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2 months ago

Let's have another look back on an incredible weekend at Essex Games - The Manor 💪🏻

Shout out to everyone who competed and helped to make the day happen! 👏🏻👏🏻

Let's go!

#essexgames #functionalfitness #event #sport #highlight taken in Essex by @linger7

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3 months ago

With so many fitness races and Rookie Races taking place this weekend, there’s no better time to inspire the next generation.

Young eyes are watching. They’re seeing parents, family and friends push themselves, work as a team and cross finish lines they never thought possible. That’s where the next generation of athletes is inspired.

Now that the summer holidays have begun, it’s the perfect time to get your child started on their own fitness journey.

Why is Functional Fitness great for kids?
• Builds confidence
• Improves strength, speed and coordination
• Develops teamwork and resilience
• Encourages healthy habits for life
• Makes fitness fun through games and challenges
• Improves athletic performance across all sports

Whether they already play sport or simply want to become fitter, stronger and more active, our Junior Hybrid Sessions are designed to help them thrive.

• 45-minute taster session from just £12.50

DM us today to get your young athlete signed up!

#JuniorHybrid #KidsFitness #FunctionalFitness #YoungAthletes #StrengthAndConditioning taken in Brentwood, UK by @linger7

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3 months ago

Still life in the old dog! 🥇

Never give up. Never stop believing in yourself. Keep showing up, keep putting the work in, and good things can happen.

Massive thank you to @coachedbyfranks for teaming up with me. Always a laugh, always pushing me to raise my game, and always someone I love competing alongside. Love ya, Casper! 😘

Training every day with the absolute animals at Metabolic has got me as fit as I’ve ever been. The encouragement, advice, support, and banter from everyone there is unreal. You’ve all helped me more than you probably realise. 👊🏾

This is another step in the journey…

HYROX podium… I’m coming for you. 🔥

#TurfGames #optimumnutritionuk #Linger7Coaching #FunctionalFitness #believeinyourself taken in Grasshoppers RFC by @linger7

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4 months ago

Happy 19th Birthday, Freddie 🎉❤️

It feels like only yesterday I was teaching you how to kick a football and now I’m watching you become a young man that I’m incredibly proud of.

We’ve shared so many memories together over the years, football, travelling, laughs, the highs, the lows and moments that only a father and son will ever truly understand. Watching you grow into the person you are today has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

I might not always be much help when it comes to the educational side of things, but I’ve always tried my best to guide you through life, give you advice when you need it, encourage you when things get tough and be there for you no matter what. That’s a job I’ll never stop doing. 👊🏾

This year has given us memories we’ll never forget. Following our beloved Arsenal, travelling together, sharing the laughter, the stress, and finally seeing our team become Champions. Moments like those are priceless and something I’ll cherish forever.

As you turn 19, remember to keep believing in yourself. Work hard, ‘stay humble’, be kind to people and never be afraid to chase what you want in life. You’ve got so much ahead of you and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

No matter how old you get, you’ll always be my boy, a best mate and someone I’m incredibly proud to call my son.

Love you more than you’ll ever know.

Happy 19th Birthday, @_freddielinger.14_ . ❤️

#COYG #HappyBirthday #FatherAndSon #Champions #ProudDad by @linger7

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4 months ago

About the weekend... wow. ❤️🤍

Two days, barely any sleep, thousands of miles travelled, five countries crossed, all for my beloved Arsenal.

The laughs, the banter, the family, the friends, the journey, and the memories made along the way are things I’ll never forget.

Football has a funny way of bringing people together, and this weekend was one of those moments that reminds you why you love the game so much.

And to top it all off...

🏆 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 🏆

What a club. What a journey. What a weekend.

#Arsenal #Champions #ChampionsLeague #NorthLondonForever #optimumnutritionuk taken in Arsenal by @linger7

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5 months ago

A new venue. A new challenge.

Essex Games: The Manor lands on Saturday 18th July.

Set outdoors, surrounded by the grounds of The Manor, this one brings a different feel to Essex Games. Tough stations, testing terrain, a proper event atmosphere, and a finish line patch waiting at the end.

This is your chance to take on something different this summer.

📍 Essex Games: The Manor
📅 Saturday 18th July
🎟️ Tickets on sale now

Secure your place through the link in bio.

#BeYourOwnCompetition #TheManor #EssexFitness #FunctionalFitnessUK #FitnessEvent taken in Essex by @linger7

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5 months ago

Nearly missing our flight, a 1km dash across the airport, tickets sold in error, somehow blagging ourselves a free Hyrox ticket, plenty of laughs… and then a PB 😂🌍✈️

Chaos from start to finish… but that basically sums me and Frankie up perfectly. Ole ole 🇫🇮

So this was my 18th Hyrox and honestly, I had massive self doubt going into this one. My running still isn’t anywhere near where I want it to be, my calf has been playing on my mind, and I kept thinking “what if I let Frankie down?”

Reality is… yeah, my running still has another level to go. But I’m absolutely buzzing to come away with a PB 👊🏾

Me and @coachedbyfranks have become really good mates and he’s helped me massively in this race… but also a lot outside of racing over the last year too. Love ya Casper 💙

The goal has always been to stand on that Hyrox podium one day… and I won’t stop chasing that flag until it happens 👊🏾

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#betourowncompetition taken in Helsinki, Finland by @linger7

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5 months ago

This is the kind of session that builds real fitness… not just looking fit for a mirror selfie 😅

Functional training that tests your engine, strength, grit and ability to keep moving when your body wants to stop.

🔥 60-MIN CARDIO SESSION 🔥

• Warm-Up Flow – 2 Rounds• 10 cal SkiErg• 10 Air Squats• 10 Push-Ups• 10 DB Hang Cleans• 20m Farmer Carry

• Engine Builder – 3 Rounds• 500m Row• 20 Walking Lunges• 15 Wall Balls• 12 cal Assault Bike• 20m Farmer Carry

• Main Grinder – 4 Rounds• 15 cal SkiErg• 20m Heavy Sled Push• 20m Sandbag Carry• 15 Box Step-Overs• 10 Hand-Release Push-Ups

• Finisher – 3 Rounds• 12 cal Row• 10 DB Thrusters• 8 Burpees• Followed by a 2km Run

Functional fitness isn’t about being comfortable… it’s about finding another gear when most people stop.

Build the engine. Build the mindset. Keep showing up. 👊🏾

DM me if you want to train with me and take your fitness to another level.

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#OptimumNutritionUK #adcastoreaff #Linger7Coaching #FunctionalFitness taken in Billericay, Essex by @linger7

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