Most people donât really see what goes into training at this level. They might catch a routine on TV or a clip on Instagram, but the reality is a lot less polished and a lot more demanding. This is what a typical day looks like for me, as a GB squad gymnast.
Morning: Fuel for the Day Ahead
A normal day for me usually means two full training sessions, plus evening coaching, so getting the morning right is important. Iâll start with a proper breakfast. Most days, itâs something like pancakes, quick, easy, and good for energy, and Iâll usually add a scoop of protein powder to the mix as well.
Itâs not complicated, but it does the job.
Iâll also have some creatine with a drink before I head out. When youâre training multiple times a day, itâs about doing the basics consistently and making sure your bodyâs got what it needs. Everything I use is from What'Supps, it just makes it easy knowing Iâve got what I need in one place.
Heading to Leeds Gymnastics
Iâve been training at Leeds Gymnastics Club since I was eight years old, so walking into the gym still feels pretty normal, even though the level Iâm training at now is completely different.
Over the years, Iâve come up through the system and had the chance to train alongside some top athletes, including Olympian Nile Wilson and high bar specialist Ash Watson. Now, Iâm training next to Olympians Luke Whitehouse and Harry Hepworth; so inspo is never an issue. This environment pushes you. Youâre surrounded by people operating at a really high level, and you either keep up or you donât.
First Session (12:30 â 3:30)
The first session of the day is usually focused on full routines.
For menâs artistic gymnastics, that means six apparatus:
- Floor
- Pommel horse
- Rings
- Vault
- Parallel bars
- High bar
On a typical day, Iâll aim to get through most of those; today was five out of six.
Right now, a lot of the focus is on new routines for the season ahead, so itâs about hitting routines cleanly and building consistency. Iâm being watched by our coaching team, Dave Murray, Andy Butcher and Tom Rawlinson, all former Leeds gymnasts themselves. They know exactly what it takes, and they donât let anything slide.
Itâs a tough session, but thatâs the point.
Between Sessions: Refuel and Reset
After the first session, I usually have about an hour to recover before going again. This is where Iâll eat something simple and make sure Iâm refuelling properly. Iâll often have a protein shake here, just something quick and easy to help with recovery before the second session starts. When youâve still got a full evening ahead, you feel the difference if you donât stay on top of it.
Second Session (4:30 â 7:30)
The second session is a bit different. It usually starts with landings, working off the trampoline to sharpen up control and reduce impact. Then itâs physio work, making sure everything is functioning properly and trying to stay ahead of injuries.
After that, itâs back onto the apparatus. Today I needed to finish pommel horse, then the rest of the session is what we call ârepairsâ, going back over anything that didnât quite go right earlier and fixing it. This is where a lot of progress actually happens.
Weâll finish with strength work and weights, which is never easy after everything else. Believe me, some days, this session is the toughest part of the day.
Evening: Coaching
After training, Iâll get a bit of time to eat and reset, and then Iâm back in the gym coaching from 8:30 to 10. I coach adult gymnastics, which I really enjoy; itâs a different side of the sport and a good way to switch mindsets a bit. It also helps fund my training, which is just part of the reality of being in a sport like this.
The Bigger Picture
Iâm currently part of the senior GB squad and working towards major competitions, including the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Long term, the goal is to be in contention for the 2028 Summer Olympics in L.A.
Thatâs the dream and what all of this is building towards.
Final Thoughts
Thereâs no shortcut with gymnastics.
Itâs just consistency, hard work, and making sure youâre doing the right things every day, from training to recovery to what youâre putting into your body. For me, having simple, reliable supplements from What'Supps is just part of that routine.
By the time I get home, itâs pretty straightforward: eat, recover, sleep, and get ready to do it all again. Double sessions, day after day. Itâs demanding, but if you want to compete at this level, this is what it takes.
