by coachjamescorbett | Apr 14, 2022 | Training
Here are 8 common mistakes that people make when starting to go to the gym. They cause frustration, anxiety and that will kill your consistency and motivation to go to the gym. Hours of cardio every week Restricting your calories too much Not taking rest days...
by coachjamescorbett | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
When people think about the gym, they often get it wrong. They see it as a place of vanity. A place for narcissism. Somewhere people go to show off, take mirror selfies, and obsess over how they look. We can agree that can exist at the extremes, it’s a narrow and...
by coachjamescorbett | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re reading this and we haven’t met yet — hello. My name is James Corbett, and I’m the Head Coach and owner at Mauchline Barbell Club. I want to share something personal today: why I do what I do,...
by coachjamescorbett | Jul 2, 2025 | Training
Here’s the real reason you’re not losing fat (and what to do instead) Losing a few pounds isn’t about running yourself into the ground on a treadmill. It’s about eating smarter, training harder, and building habits that stick. Therefore, if your goal is to drop...
by coachjamescorbett | Jun 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Adequate rest during your workouts is incredibly important. In this short video Coach James explains why you NEED to rest between your sets if you want to; Get stronger Lose body fat Get rid of pain Improve bone density Consistently make progress. Rest times are very...
by coachjamescorbett | Jan 14, 2025 | Nutrition
In this video I went over the fundamentals for fuelling your performance for your gym sessions, team practice sessions and general recovery between your session to maximise your strength and muscle gains. Your program is more than just the reps and sets you get in...
by coachjamescorbett | Oct 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Cold season! A stuffed up nose will affect your sleep, and poor sleep is the first domino that can cause all sorts of problems. So here are some tips that have worked for me, maybe they can help you to get your sleep back on track and help you feel great! 1 –...
by coachjamescorbett | May 21, 2024 | Programming
Something is holding you back from being consistent. Being consistent is the thing that will get you the results that you are looking for. You can have the most perfect, scientifically backed fitness program, but if the program stays on paper, then nothing...
by coachjamescorbett | May 18, 2024 | Nutrition
Ingredients – enough for 3 pizzas 3 tortillas ½ red onion 1 bell pepper 6 whole eggs 1 tsp of olive oil 50g of cheese, grated. Method Dice the bell pepper and red onion Wisk your eggs in a suitable container. And a...
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