Michael Stone

Founder and Head Coach

The strength and performance coach: Why I'm Here to Help You?

So, what landed me in this position. Why do I want to help you to become the best version to improve your body and help you to create a better you? Are you ready for the most cliche' yet transparent self-transformation story I have to offer? Well, here you go! As a young bloke, I knew all too well the struggles of just trying to fit in with the crowd. I had low self-esteem, low self-awareness and a high dependency on self-sabotaging behaviours; binge drinking on weekends, smoking, eating terribly and on top that, I hardly exercised. I treated myself and my body as a low priority, and as a result, I felt like crap most of the time. I experienced anxiety, depression, and I often felt like a bit of lone wolf, even though I had a large circle of friends. 

I reached a point where something just clicked. I simply knew I needed to focus on moving forward with my life. My current habits and behaviours were not serving me, and I guess I felt a bit of a void in my life. I didn't have a game plan, nor an end goal, I just knew I wanted to become a better version myself and live a more fulfilling lifestyle.
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Insert fitness. I joined a gym, I trained... A LOT. I loved it. I was a sporty kid growing up, so determination and consistency weren't too hard to find. Yet, I hardly had a clue when it came to what was optimal for me as an individual in term of training and nutrition. All I knew was that I needed to train hard and be consistent (I didn't say train smart *cough* ego-lifting *cough*). ​​
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As time went by, my commitment to myself influenced the content I consumed and people I related with. I started to watch more motivational and educational content online, and this began to change how I thought and behaved. I was more confident and more independent. My mindset had become more tuned into health, fitness and self-growth as a result of my training and lifestyle changed. Eventually, I studied to become a Personal Trainer and gradually, I removed myself from my social circle. I continued to treat my body with more care.
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5 years ago, I entered the fitness industry. I was a small fish in a bloody big ocean! However, I was also an open-minded and mildly extroverted young whippersnapper ready (well I thought so) to help as many people as possible! In short, while I had good intention, that younger version of me needed mentors, coaches and experience to offer more value to clientele. So over the years, I hired coaches and mentors to help me grow personally and professionally.

I learnt from some of the best in powerlifting, bodybuilding and business coaches. I equipped myself with more knowledge, structure and accountability to help me grow into a more valuable coach.

​I competed in powerlifting twice, and bodybuilding once and I continue to use methodologies from both sports in my training today.

​My community was a big part of my journey as they heavily influenced how I wanted to live my life and how I wanted to behave daily. I changed my environment, and who I spent time with, I focused on getting better each day, and I learnt how to get more out of my health and fitness more as well as learning how to coach my clients to do the same. ​
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Currently, I have 5 years of education and experience in the fitness industry. I've coached hundreds of people and specialise in coaching females (20 - 35) who want to build strength, get leaner and become more empowered by their bodies. I continue to learn and have recently become an ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach. On top of that, I am also studying a Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science. I don't intend to be braggadocios. However, I do mean to show you I am committed to becoming more educated and staying accountable for offering the best service I can to my clients.

​I firmly believe we humans thrive when given the education, structure and accountability needed to succeed in whatever the endeavour may be. This is why I utilise my experience with my clients and knowledge from all sources to create programs and coaching relationships that achieve success in many shapes and forms. I firmly believe a commitment to your health and fitness reaches far beyond stronger lifts, bigger muscles and better performance. This commitment teaches you the importance of worshipping your body. It teaches you how to plan for and overcome challenges. It empowers you to go on the offence in life rather than just standing amongst the crowd fearful of expressing who you truly are. If my story or anything I have to say makes any connection with you, please, let yourself experience what a stronger body and more empowered mind have to offer you in life.

​- Michael

"I Want To Help Individuals Build Stronger Bodies and  Minds”

MICHAEL STONE​

About Stone Strength & PErformance

At Stone Strength and Performance, we want to help individuals build stronger bodies and empowered minds. We love working with clients who commit to becoming fitter, healthier and overall, happier.

We know that investing in better training and nutrition practices can be challenging. We also know that doing so has a profound influence on how you choose to challenge and present yourself in your personal and professional life. You become more confident in social situations such as meeting strangers or going on dates. Professionally, you may speak up rather than holding back in that next meeting, or you may show the initiative that lands you a promotion in future.

​We understand the necessity for the appropriate knowledge, structure and accountability. So not only do we provide coaching and training programs, we provide you with comprehensive education and support on both exercise and nutrition. So you can understand just how to use your time, money and energy wisely to improve your strength, performance and physique.​
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​​Often clients come to Stone Strength and Performance after failing to achieve their goals in the past. Their training and nutrition weren't structured nor consistent, nor was it sustainable. Most of all, they didn't know where to turn to when they didn't see results. Having a coach that understands your specific needs helps you to gain clarity and move in the right direction with your training and nutrition. A big part of improving yourself comes with surrounding yourself with the right influences. This is why belonging to a community of like-minded friends and peers is important. When you have the right people on your team, beautiful things can happen. Your first step is to reach out and ask for help.

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