The VLCN Ethos
VLCN stands for:
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Structured, intelligent training
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Long-term progression over quick fixes
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Coaching that respects real life and real athletes
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High standards in both service and delivery.
We work with people who want to train with intent, whether they’re stepping into the gym for the first time or preparing for high-level hybrid competition.
In-Person Personal Training
In-person coaching is delivered through focused, hands-on PT sessions designed to:
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Improve movement quality and technique
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Build strength and conditioning efficiently
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Provide immediate feedback and accountability
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Sessions are structured, purposeful, and aligned with each athlete’s broader training plan.
The Founder & Coach
VLCN was founded by a coach with over four decades immersed in sport and training, spanning team sports, endurance, strength, and hybrid performance.From early competitive football through swimming, racket sports, ice hockey, and functional conditioning, this background shaped a deep understanding of how athletes develop over time and how progress must adapt as life evolves.
Today, the primary athletic focus is HYROX, a sport that rewards preparation, durability, and disciplined execution, values that sit at the core of the VLCN approach.
The goal is sustainable, repeatable progress.
VLCN is built as a performance ecosystem. Alongside coaching, the brand promotes:
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Best-practice personal training standards
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Performance-led fitness apparel
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Trusted partnerships and member benefits
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Everything under the VLCN name is designed to support athletes in training better, longer, and with purpose.
CIMSPA Level 2 & Level 3
Credentials
The CIMSPA Level 2 qualification is the foundational entry-level certification for aspiring fitness professionals. It covers the basics of fitness instruction, including anatomy, physiology, principles of exercise, and techniques for planning and delivering safe and effective fitness sessions. This qualification is ideal for those looking to start a career in the fitness industry, enabling them to work as gym instructors or fitness assistants.
The CIMSPA Level 3 qualification advances on the foundational knowledge from Level 2 and is designed for those aiming to become fully qualified personal trainers. It includes deeper insights into program design, advanced exercise techniques, nutrition, and client assessment. With this qualification, professionals can work as personal trainers, designing tailored fitness programs and supporting clients to reach specific health and fitness goals.
Both levels are industry-recognized by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity), the UK’s professional body for health and fitness.
Hyrox Foundation Coaching Certificate
The Foundation Hyrox Certification is an introductory qualification for fitness professionals looking to specialize in Hyrox training. This certification covers the fundamental principles and techniques specific to Hyrox competitions, which blend endurance, strength, and functional fitness. It provides trainers with the knowledge to coach the standard Hyrox exercises, structure effective training sessions, and guide clients in preparing for Hyrox events. This certification equips trainers with a solid base in Hyrox methodology, allowing them to help clients build the endurance, power, and resilience required to excel in the sport.