Owner 

Katie 

My name’s Kate, and this crazy world called Strength Within… it’s my baby.

Every single part of what I do has come from dreams I’ve had.

​

Dreams of helping other people achieve what I once thought was impossible when I was at rock bottom.

Dreams of showing people that strength gives you a superpower.

Dreams of helping people realise that real confidence can change your life — and it doesn’t come from how you look.

It comes from inside.

​

And one of the best parts? Still to this day, I have to pinch myself that I get to show people just how incredible Thailand is too.

So, how did this all start?

I first stepped into the gym around 18 years ago. I was overweight, lacking confidence, and honestly just bumbling around trying to figure it all out after I stopped working with horses.

At 95kg, I knew something had to change.

I lost 35kg in 9 months when I discovered bodybuilding. But let me tell you now — low confidence and low self-esteem do not mix well with bodybuilding. For me, it created the perfect storm of disordered eating and body dysmorphia.

​

After a few years of therapy, things started to shift.

I was putting in a lot of work, but I still wasn’t getting the results I truly wanted — not mentally, not emotionally, and not in the way I felt about myself.

Then in 2019/2020, I wanted a new challenge.

I stopped training just for how I looked and started training for strength instead. I entered my first powerlifting competition, and everything changed.

Over the last 6 years, I’ve competed internationally, won a British title, and one of my proudest achievements to date is squatting 205kg — triple bodyweight.

I started coaching in 2019 after spending four years as a fully booked PT. Then I dipped my toe into online coaching… and honestly, the results far surpassed in-person PT.

Why?

Because online coaching lets us add value to your life in ways you can’t even imagine. It’s not just about a session in the gym. It’s about your mindset, your habits, your lifestyle, your confidence, your routines, and who you become in the process.

I’ve got so much drive, energy, and passion for growth.

If I had to describe myself in my own words?

I’m direct, open, and honest — sometimes maybe too honest. I make my biggest decisions by asking myself one thing: is it a f*ck yes? If it’s not, it’s a no.

What you see on Instagram is me 99% of the time, just with a bit of sarcasm thrown in.

I love having fun, making people laugh, and putting a smile on people’s faces.

And truthfully?

I care more about your progress than you do.

Because to me, transformation isn’t just about how you look.

It’s about your mindset.

Your lifestyle.

Your habits.

Your confidence.

Your identity.

Your life.

​

We help our clients become strong, empowered, and confident.

I adore what I do.

I’m more than just a coach. I change lives, I make friends, and I build a community that lifts each other up every single day.

​

So if you want to get to know me better, start with my podcast or Instagram 💙🩵

Coach 

Luce

Hey! I’m Luce! 

I have been a Coach with Strength Within since November ‘24  and I absolutely love it! I am a level 3 Personal Trainer and have 5 years experience working in the fitness industry. 

I have a huge passion for helping people and that has led me to careers in mental health & learning disabilities, and most recently I worked in the prison service for 2 years. 

I love a good adrenaline rush and weirdly love pushing myself out of my comfort zone because doing scary things is how we grow! And my mission as a Coach is to get others outside of theirs!

I have had my own struggles with mental health, confidence issues, past trauma and being overweight, I have overcome all of them! So I have been there and can relate and understand 💜

If you have me as a Coach you should expect the following: 

- I will help you become stronger physically and mentally 

- I will educate you to fuel your body for your sessions 

- I genuinely care about you and your journey and I am committed to ensuring you reach your goals. 

- I will push you outside your comfort zone 

- I will take your mental health seriously and give you tools to improve it

-  I will empathise and we will overcome any obstacle together 

- I will get you feeling so confident, you won’t be able to walk past a mirror without flexing in it.

Coach 

Del

Hi my name is Derick… but most people call me Del (or Delboy 🙃) 

Before I tell you why I became a fitness coach, let me tell you a little about me.

My family is my world, I have 2 children (Ava & Archie), and I found my soulmate Kate 4 years ago I’ve always loved being active. Growing up, I wanted to be a footballer  but my dodgy knees put an end to that dream (probably a lack of skill too 🤣) 

So at 20, I joined the gym because I wanted to look good on my first lads holiday to Ibiza. A tall 5ft 7, pretty skinny guy & I found it really hard to gain muscle, but I loved how working out made me feel. After a few years of bumbling along in the gym, I eventually got my first coach. He persuaded me to enter a bodybuilding competition in men’s physique & I came 2nd  place, which qualified me for the British Championships, where I finished in the top 10. I did one more competition before calling it a day. 

I loved pushing my limits, but I wanted a life with more freedom. I love travelling & adventure (Thailand is my happy place) and generally being active, yoga, hiking, climbing and going fishing brings me peace. 

So why have I decided to pursue a career in fitness? Well, I have been in the construction industry for 15 years. I am a qualified plumber, gas / renewables engineer, I have just about every qualification in my field. I have a successful business… but I still don’t have job satisfaction 😒 

Fitness has always been my outlet. It’s been my constant for the past 18 years. It’s built my confidence, allowed me to stay grounded and disciplined. I’ve seen first hand how the right coach can completely change someone’s life not just physically, but mentally too. And that’s what I want to do 💪🏻

I want to help people feel stronger, more confident, and proud of themselves again.  I’m big on building real relationships, understanding what makes people tick & finding solutions that actually work for you. No one-size-fits-all, just honest coaching, attention to detail & someone in your corner every step of the way 👊