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Mark Bibbing | Online Coach

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We Get Career Driven Men & Women In Cover Model Shape 🔥
⚔️Ex Military PTI
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Here’s a bit of my journey that’s led me to this point ➡️

I started as the overweight kid, playing football and cricket, but never really felt confident in myself.

I joined the military carrying a lot of that self-doubt with me… but over time, that’s where everything started to change. I built myself up, physically and mentally, and eventually became a PTI.

Since then, I’ve made it a mission to keep pushing my limits, putting myself in uncomfortable situations, competing across different disciplines, and seeing what I’m truly capable of.

I’ve chased strength, performance, and physique goals… and I’m still chasing more. That part of the journey is far from over.

Now I get to take everything I’ve been through. The struggles, the lessons, the growth, and pour it into this next chapter with @fitlabcoaching_

Genuinely excited for what’s ahead.

#OptimumNutritionUK by @mark_fitlab

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6 months ago

I understand what it feels like to be trapped in a cycle of low energy, dwindling confidence, and feeling uncomfortable in your clothes.

I've faced that struggle. After losing over 20 kg, my life transformed dramatically.

This is why I founded MBFitnessBristol.

To empower individuals just like you: busy dads, parents, and professionals who are ready to reclaim their lives.

Here’s what you can expect when you join me:

✅ A tailored structure that seamlessly fits your lifestyle
✅ Accountability coaching to keep you motivated and on track
✅ Lasting progress that transforms your health and fitness

Whether you want to shed pounds, build muscle, or elevate your performance, I’ll guide you along a clear, actionable path.

If I can achieve this, so can you, and I’ll be right by your side every step of the way.

Save this message as a reminder of your potential.

DM me "COACHING" if you're ready to make a powerful change!

#Gym #Lifestyle #Change #Journey #Goal #Fitness #motivation #FitnessJourney #BristolFitness #strength #health #functional #Progress #bristolpt #OnlineCoach #OwnYourJourney #BristolBusiness #functionalfitness #bristolfitness taken in CommandoFit Bristol by @mark_fitlab

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a year ago

YOUR WEEK AT COMMANDOFIT BRISTOL 👊

Swipe through for each day’s classes and timings—including gymnastics and your included Stretch & Mobility sessions at The Studio ➡️

🏋️ MONDAY — Strength & Metcon + Gymnastics
⚡ TUESDAY — Long Aerobic
🏋️ WEDNESDAY — Olympic Weightlifting + Gymnastics
🔥 THURSDAY — HYROX
💪 FRIDAY — Strength + Workout of the Week
🤝 SATURDAY — Pairs & Teams
🔋 SUNDAY — Basics, our uncoached session

Our coached classes welcome ALL levels, with movements and weights adapted to your ability.

JUST FANCY DROPPING IN?
HYROX Thursday, Super Saturday and Sunday Basics are £7.50 per session for non-members. These sessions are included in your CFB membership.

📍 Yatton
💥 First month HALF PRICE—£40, then £80/month.
✅ No contract. No joining fee.

7-day FREE trial. Link in bio 🔥

#gymtimetable taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @mark_fitlab

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20 hours ago

£80 A MONTH. LOOK AT WHAT’S INCLUDED 👊

Your CommandoFit Bristol membership gives you:

🏋️ Unlimited classes—strength, conditioning, Olympic weightlifting, HYROX, gymnastics and pairs/team workouts.

🗣️ Proper coaching, with movements and weights adapted to your level.

🔑 24/7 CommandoFit open gym access PLUS FREE 24/7 access to The Shed Gymnasium.

📲 FREE ElevateU training app, programming and 25+ programmes. Record your weights, log your scores and track your progress.

🧘 Three Stretch & Mobility classes every week at The Studio.

🔥 Huge discounts on individual bookings at The Studio Recovery Centre.

🧊 50% OFF Recovery Centre membership—add it for just £25/month instead of £50.

Swipe through for the full breakdown ➡️

📍 Yatton
✅ No contract. No joining fee.
💥 First month HALF PRICE—£40, then £80/month.

7-day FREE trial. Link in bio 🔥

#freetrial #bristolgym #yattongym #yattonfitness taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @mark_fitlab

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20 hours ago

THINKING ABOUT TRYING COMMANDOFIT BRISTOL? START HERE 👊

You don’t need to get fit before you join. You don’t need to know the movements. You just need to turn up—we’ll help you with the rest.

Our coached sessions include clear explanations, movement demonstrations, a guided warm-up and coaching throughout. We adapt the weights and movements to suit YOUR ability.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or already training, there’s a place for you here.

Swipe through to see what to expect ➡️

📍 Yatton
🔥 7-day FREE trial
💥 First month HALF PRICE—£40, then £80/month
✅ No contract. No joining fee.

Book your FREE trial through the link in bio 🔥

#YattonGym #Yatton #BristolGym taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @mark_fitlab

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20 hours ago

SUPER SATURDAY — OVERLOAD 🪫🔋

AJ’s on the coaching floor for 90 minutes of pairs training. Two ascending ladders, a max-calorie machine effort, then heavy barbell work to finish. 🔥

Share the work, push your partner and see what you’ve got left for that final complex.

▪️ Every Saturday | 09:00–10:30
▪️ All levels welcome — movements scaled to suit
▪️ Non-members: £7.50 PAYG

Come with a partner or we’ll pair you up. Get booked in 👊

#CommandoFitBristol #SuperSaturday #PairsWorkout taken in CommandoFit Bristol by @mark_fitlab

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2 days ago

How many times have you said:
“I just haven't got the time at the moment.”

And honestly, I get it.
You've got work, family, responsibilities, a million things to think about, and barely enough time to get it all done.

The last thing you need is another person telling you to wake up at 5 am, train six days a week and meal prep every Sunday.
But here's something worth thinking about.

How long have you been putting yourself last?
How long have you promised yourself you'll get back into shape when work gets less stressful, the kids get older, or life gets a little easier?

And how many times has that perfect moment actually arrived?

The truth is, you can spend another six months waiting for the right time.
Or you can spend the next six months making progress with the time you've actually got.

You don't need to overhaul your entire life.
You don't need hours in the gym.
You don't need a perfect diet.
You need a realistic plan, a few non-negotiable habits and the willingness to keep showing up, even when life gets busy.

Because looking after yourself doesn't mean taking something away from your family.
It means making sure you're looking after the person they rely on, too.

Your health matters. Your goals matter. And you don't have to keep putting them off.

At FITLAB, we help you build a plan around your real life, so you can stop waiting and start making progress.
You don't need to find more time.
You need to make the time you have count. by @mark_fitlab

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8 days ago

🔥 SUPER SATURDAY – COACH RICKY’S BIRTHDAY WOD! 💀

Coach Ricky has programmed this week’s Super Saturday, and it’s an absolute monster!

Heavy barbells, gymnastics, ergs and a serious amount of work. Get ready! 🔥

🔥 PART 1 – EMOM x 9

* Min 1: 12/9 Cal Erg
* Min 2: 12 Clean & Jerks @ 40/30kg
* Min 3: 12 Toes to Bar

🚨 EXTRA WORK

At ANY point during the workout complete 1995m Erg (double distance if using a bike).

💀 PART 2 – THE GRIND

🏋️ 10 Power Clean & Jerks @ 60/40kg

3 Rounds:

* 31 Toes to Bar
* 31 Wall Balls

🏋️ 10 Hang Power Clean & Jerks @ 80/50kg

2 Rounds:

* 31 Pull-Ups
* 31 Box Jump Overs

🏋️ 10 Hang Squat Clean & Jerks @ 100/60kg

1 Round:

* 31 Bar Muscle-Ups
* 31 Burpee Box Jump Overs

🏋️ THE FINISHER

10 Squat Clean & Jerks @ 110/70kg

Everything is scalable. All abilities welcome. No excuses, just get stuck in!

📍 CommandoFit Bristol
⏰ Saturday – 9:00 AM
💥 Members FREE | Non-members £7.50

🔥 7 DAY FREE TRIAL – LINK IN BIO!

#SuperSaturday #CommandoFitBristol #CrossFitWorkout taken in CommandoFit Bristol by @mark_fitlab

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9 days ago

How many times have you said to yourself:
“Right, this time I’m actually going to do it.”

You start on Monday feeling motivated.
You eat well.
You train hard.
You hit your steps.
You feel like you’re finally back on track.

Then life gets in the way.
Work gets stressful.
The kids need you.
You’re tired.
You have a meal out.
You miss a session.
And suddenly you feel like you’ve messed everything up again.

So you give up and tell yourself you’ll start next Monday again.
Then the same thing happens.
But the problem isn’t that you’ve failed.

The problem is that your plan didn’t account for real life.
You have a job, a family, responsibilities, social plans and plenty of other things going on outside of the gym.

You don’t need another extreme diet.
You don’t need to become obsessed with fitness.
And you don’t need to wait for life to become less busy.

You need a plan that works because life is busy.
A plan that helps you know what to do on a bad day.

When you miss a workout.
When you eat more than planned.
Because progress isn’t about never going off track.
It’s about knowing how to get back on track without feeling like you’re starting from zero.

Imagine what could change if you stopped trying to be perfect and focused on being consistent instead.

No more Monday restarts.
No more guilt.
No more feeling like you’re constantly failing.
Just steady progress.

You don’t need to start over.
You need to keep going. by @mark_fitlab

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14 days ago

Have we gone a little too far with the protein obsession?
It feels like you can't walk down a supermarket aisle anymore without seeing:

HIGH PROTEIN.
Protein crisps.
Protein bars.
Protein cereal.
Protein chocolate.
Protein ice cream.

And look...
Protein is important.

If you're training regularly, trying to lose body fat or build muscle, getting enough protein can absolutely make a difference.

But here's where I think we've overcomplicated it.
You don't need to make every single thing you eat high protein.
You don't need protein-enhanced bread, protein-enhanced cereal and a protein snack after your protein snack.

Build your diet around proper meals first.
Get your protein from foods you actually enjoy.
Then use things like protein powder, bars or high-protein snacks when they're convenient.
Because that's what they're good at.

Not magic.
Convenience.
And if a high-protein yoghurt helps you hit your target without making your diet miserable?
Brilliant.

If you'd rather have a normal yoghurt and get your protein elsewhere?
Also brilliant.

The goal isn't to eat as much protein as possible.
It's to get enough consistently.
Simple beats obsessive every time.

What's the most ridiculous “high protein” product you've seen recently? by @mark_fitlab

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23 days ago

🔥 THE NEW COMMANDOFIT BRISTOL WEEKLY TIMETABLE 🔥

LIVE as of October 1st:

Every day has a purpose. Strength, conditioning, Olympic weightlifting, HYROX, aerobic capacity, mobility and functional fitness — all professionally coached.

🔵 MONDAY — STRENGTH + METCON
⏰ 6AM | 12PM | 6PM
Big compound strength movements followed by a CrossFit / functional fitness-style metcon.

🟠 TUESDAY — LONG WORKOUT
⏰ 6AM | 12PM | 6PM
🧘 5:30PM Stretch & Mobility
Longer aerobic capacity sessions. Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, ergs, running, gymnastics, bodyweight — if it’s functional, it’s fair game.

🔴 WEDNESDAY — OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
⏰ 6AM | 10AM | 6PM
Technique, positions, strength and heavy lifting. Snatch, clean & jerk and everything Olympic weightlifting.

🟢 THURSDAY — HYROX DAY
⏰ 10AM | 6PM
🧘 5:30PM Stretch & Mobility
Everything HYROX and race-day focused — running, ergs, sleds, carries, lunges, wall balls and more.
£12.50 PAYG for non-members.

🟣 FRIDAY — STRENGTH + WORKOUT OF THE WEEK
⏰ 6AM | 12PM
Compound strength followed by a different CrossFit / functional fitness Workout of the Week.

🟡 SATURDAY — SUPER SATURDAY
🧘 8:30AM Stretch & Mobility
⏰ 9AM — Pairs & Teams
All things functional fitness in pairs and teams. Big workouts, big atmosphere and proper community training.
£7.50 for non-members.

🔵 SUNDAY — BASICS
⏰ 9AM
Back to basics — simple movements, solid fundamentals and quality coaching. Perfect for beginners AND anyone wanting to improve how they move.
£7.50 for non-members.

EVERYTHING IS COACHED. Every workout is explained, movements are demonstrated and everything can be scaled to your ability.

🔥 7-DAY FREE TRIAL
🔥 FIRST MONTH HALF PRICE
🔥 ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME
🔥 PROFESSIONAL COACHING
🔥 A REAL COMMUNITY

This is far more than a gym.

COMMANDOFIT BRISTOL 👊

#CommandoFitBristol #FunctionalFitness taken in Bristol, United Kingdom by @mark_fitlab

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a month ago

3 supplements that helped me get to 10% body fat.

But before you start filling your basket with supplements…
Let me make one thing clear:

These supplements did NOT get me lean.

The calorie deficit did.
The training did.
The steps did.
And most importantly, consistency did.

These three simply made the process easier for me.

Protein powder
Hitting my protein target every day can be difficult, especially when you're busy.
A shake is quick, convenient and makes getting enough protein much easier.

Creatine
One of my staples when training hard.
It helped me continue training at a high level while dieting, and it's something I keep taking regardless of whether I'm cutting or maintaining.

Magnesium
Getting lean isn't just about what happens in the gym.
Sleep and recovery matter too, so magnesium became part of my evening routine as I prioritised getting better quality sleep.

That's what supplements should do.
They should make an already solid plan easier.
They shouldn't be the plan.

You don't need fat burners.
You don't need detoxes.
You don't need a cupboard full of expensive supplements.

Get your calories right.
Eat enough protein.
Lift weights.
Move more.
Sleep properly.
Stay consistent.

Then use supplements to fill the gaps.

Save this post if you're planning your next cut.

#OptimumNutritionUK by @mark_fitlab

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