In 1998 Nick was entered onto the British Stunt Register for professional stunt performers. Later that year he spent time in Australia and ended up staying for 8 years working as a stuntman on big action fllms like the Matrix Trilogy. Within that time he worked extensively all over Australia and New Zealand. To date Nick has worked in over 15 countries around the world and on over 100 productions in film and television.

With over 22 years experience, Nick is one of the most qualified and accomplished athletes in the film industry having coached athletes to international competition, trained actors for the physical demands of action and winning national titles himself.

Nick's coaching skills have been used worlwide and within the fitness industry Nick is well respected for his innovative and result producing training. He has written over 50 articles for magazines and professional journals and has been consulted by sports teams, actors and stuntmen for his functional, no nonsense training expertize.


 

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Physical Trainer for Actors and AthletesWeightlifting Coach and Referee (BAWLA and IAWA)Strongman Coach and RefereeBritain's Strongest Man under 105kg (2006) Toukley Strongman Champion (2006)Aberdeen Strongman Champion (2006)3 Time Australian Grip Champion (2002/2003/2006)Champion of Champions 2nd Place (2005)Coolum Classic State Strongman Champs 2nd (2001)British Grip Championships 2nd (1998)British Grip Championships 2nd (1997)IAWA British Weightlifting Championships 1st (1996)Midlands Strongest Man 3rd (1996)Lifted the Dinnie StonesLifted The Blue Stones of Old DaillyLifted The Thomas Inch DumbbellClosed Ironmind No.3 Captain of Crush Gripper
Testimonials
"I have worked with Nick over the last 2 years and in that time his knowledge has helped turn me from a raw talent to one of the top strength athletes Nationally. With his continued help and support I hope to become a full time professional Strongman and compete internationally and get to the top of my Sport.
Nick has helped me to identify and focus on exercises and training methods specific to my sport of Strongman. I have found that the variety and type of training aids that Nick uses are original and help to keep me motivated.
Nick has a wide range of knowledge encompassing a number of sports and disciplines, he can identify strengths and weaknesses in any athlete and provide training to help them reach their full potential."
Laurence Shahlaei
International Strongman
Midland's Strongest Man
2 Time Britain's Strongest Man Competitor
World's Strongest Man Competitor
"Nick eats, lives and breathes fitness. His focus on understanding what truly works rather than merely looks good, sets him apart from his peers. If you want absolute fitness, flexibility and strength without the bulk, there is no better person to show you how to get there."
Stephen Tunley
CEO
Mirvac AQUA

Coaching World's Strongest Man Competitor Laurence Shahlaei

"If you are looking for practical, no nonsense training advice for physical training look no further than Nick McKinless. As a strength and conditioning coach I deal with world class coaches and athletes on a regular basis and Nick is both! Nick takes complex and demanding movements and coaches them in an easy to absorb fashion, I have seen complete beginners achieve things they would never have thought possible after a single session with Nick.
Added to this Nick walks the walk and continually amazes with his feats of strength, power and grip."

Don Stevenson
Strength and condtioning coach, Olympic weightlifting coach, Kettlebell instructor. Owner of Octogen Fitness.

Nick at one of his coaching seminars in Australia

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