I use my GB Cycling track pedigree to help you build explosive power and bulletproof joints. Get the exact structured lifting protocols you need to peak your performance, without fatigue ruining your weekend club ride.
Elite-tested protocols
Primed for the road
Crits, hill climbs & sportives
Wattbike & Training Peaks
Most cyclists quit lifting within three weeks for one simple reason: crippling muscle soreness. You walk into a commercial gym, copy a standard bodybuilder routine of 3 sets of 10 squats, and spend Sunday's club ride getting dropped on the first climb. It doesn't have to be this way.
High reps taken to muscular failure that exhaust your central nervous system.
48–72 hours of heavy DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) that destroys your intervals.
Unwanted muscular hypertrophy (bulk) that ruins your power-to-weight ratio uphill.
Disconnected exercises (leg extensions, seated presses) that do not transfer to pedal force.
Low volume, maximum movement speed (2–5 reps, always leaving 2+ reps in reserve).
Zero crippling soreness: your legs stay fresh, sharp, and primed for the road.
Bulletproof pelvis alignment and lumbar stability to eliminate lower back ache.
Direct watt transfer: explosive sprint punch and high-torque climbing durability.
When I coach cyclists, we do not train to exhaust muscle tissue. We train the nervous system to recruit more muscle fibres in milliseconds. The bike remains king—the gym simply makes you durable.
Whether you want a self-serve 8-week block, year-round squad programming on your smartphone, or private biomechanical testing with me at my Lymm performance studio, every tier is built to protect your legs for the bike.
Fixed 8-12-week lifting plans for self-directed athletes. Clear coaching cues, zero complex equipment. Buy once and keep forever.
6–12 week specific plans
HD video exercise library
Home & gym variations
One-time investment
Continuous, year-round strength and durability programming delivered directly to your smartphone via the TrainHeroic platform.
Follows cycling season phases
In-app load tracking & timers
Weekly coach Q&A & feedback
Flexible monthly membership
Fully individualised S&C integrated directly with your TrainingPeaks data, on-bike TSS, and major race objectives. Strictly capped.
Strictly capped at 15 athletes
Training Peaks load alignment
Direct WhatsApp form reviews
Fortnightly check-in calls
Private studio coaching in Lymm, Cheshire, or our Hybrid Protocol: quarterly in-person profiling with bespoke remote coaching.
Wattbike & force diagnostics
Private, uncrowded floor access
Quarterly testing for hybrid
By appointment only
Not sure which level matches your training phase?
I’ve condensed my elite track and road principles into a simple, high-impact framework. Download the exact minimalist routine I use to help amateur riders build explosive power without sacrificing their Sunday club ride.
The ‘2 RIR’ rule to build strength without crippling muscle soreness.
High-watt cluster sets designed specifically for cyclists.
The only 4 minimal-equipment movements you actually need.
Don't just take my word for it. Here is what happens when you stop training like a bodybuilder and start lifting like a cyclist.
"I used to dread the gym because it ruined my Tuesday night crits with heavy legs. This system changed everything. I’m pushing more watts, but my legs feel completely fresh on the start line."
James T.
— Cat 3 Crit Racer
"After years of lower back ache on long climbs, the core and pelvic stability work in the 365 membership fixed it in 6 weeks. I’m climbing faster and finishing 100 km sportives without feeling broken."
Sarah M.
— Endurance Rider
"The bespoke remote programming is next level. Matt integrated my gym work directly with my TrainingPeaks TSS. I hit a new 10-mile PB this season and barely felt the gym fatigue."
David R.
— Time Triallist
During my time working within the GB Cycling system, I saw firsthand how elite track sprinters used the gym to build explosive, race-winning force without carrying unnecessary bulk.
I realised amateur roadies were doing the exact opposite—grinding through exhausting, high-rep gym programmes that ruined their weekend rides. I created Fast Fit Strong to give you access to those same elite neural principles, condensed into a framework that actually fits around your job, your family, and your time on the bike.
Whether you want me to build your bespoke remote programme or you just want to grab the free minimalist blueprint, it is time to stop lifting like a bodybuilder.