High praise from my harshest critic
“Didn’t realise you were giving a book away as well. Blimey, Phil, you really can’t do better than that.” So said Jess upon reading yesterday’s email about the changes I’ve made to The Phil Tyreman Letter. She ain’t wrong. Most of the books on the list (see the P.S.) go for over £100 when they […]
Young man benefits from my wicked ways
Hark unto the musings of a young man who has been following my wicked ways for a handful of months: === “I have been working with Phil as a paying customer since the beginning of April 2025, but have been following his emails for much longer, applying his free advice to my workouts and lifestyle, […]
A “small progress note”
Came a note from one of my Phil Tyreman Letter subscribers: === “Small progress note: in the gym, in the big mirrored room (with favourable lighting), I can see abs (ie. A faint line at the top of my abdomen and a more muscular structure revealing that there are in fact abdominal muscles behind my […]
Dad of seven gets strong and in shape
Got an out of the blue text from a former client and friend to tell me that he is still benefiting greatly from my “Silver Era Secrets” programme some six months since we stopped working together (and nine since we started). So far, so unremarkable. That is, until you consider he: * Has seven children, […]
“It will work wonders”
Behold the words of a fine gentleman (who has a grave reason for remaining anonymous) on his experience of working with me: === “I recently engaged Phil to write me a programme that will help me focus on building some strength and muscle. I am a fit and active guy, hitting the gym regularly, playing […]
Example of what is possible when new or returning to training
Phil Tyreman Letter subscriber who shall remain anonymous reports in: === “Gym progress feels great – moved to 3 sets of Squats/deads last week so have now done this for two sessions. Strength gains have been felt naturally across a few lifts in the past couple of weeks, and I now feel as though my […]
Misogynistic me mansplains how to get your wife to train
Anonymous client asks: === “it’s been an absolute godsend working with you and has really been exactly what I needed! One last question, I am building a gym at home so that my family can see my train more. I also want to get my wife consistently looking after herself and doing roadwork and light […]
The manifold joys of barbell training
Anonymous friend and former client reports in: === “I still love my barbell to bits and smile inside when I handle it, every single time” === His is not an uncommon reaction to barbell training. When done correctly, there is nothing quite like it. Why? As a beginner, you will probably enjoy rapid, linear, and […]
Thin, attractive, pregnant wife writes book
“I’m not teaching them anything, I’m telling them what is and isn’t acceptable” So sayeth Jess about the book she is writing. That is correct. My thin, attractive, pregnant wife has decided to put pen to paper (or, rather, finger to keyboard) to create a substantial piece of work. On? Ah, that’d be telling. Suffice […]
Why I won’t do your thinking for you
Behold a testimonial: === “Phil is the only PT I’ve ever worked with who has provided education to feed my own ownership of my fitness, rather than doing the thinking for me. Working with Phil has significantly contributed to getting back into the gym after a serious injury that stopped me enjoying physical play with […]