PT Launch Lab — The UK Personal Trainer Podcast

The UK's podcast for aspiring and working personal trainers. Ryan Robinson and guests on becoming a personal trainer, NCFE Level 3 PT qualifications and building a PT business in the UK.

Hosted by Callum Brown and Ryan Robinson (founder of Ultimate Shred Academy and PT Launch Lab), each episode features real career-change stories, business advice from gym owners and coaches, and honest answers about NCFE Level 3 qualifications, building a PT business, and surviving the fitness industry. Whether you're thinking about becoming a personal trainer, just qualified, or scaling an existing PT business — this podcast is for you. Take the PT career quiz: https://ptlaunchlab.co.uk/quiz Book a call: https://ptlaunchlab.co.uk/book-call

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PT Launch Lab — The UK Personal Trainer Podcast

From 46 Stone to Qualified Personal Trainer (Jack Atkinson's Story)

January 12, 2026 • Callum Brown and Ryan Robinson • Episode 23

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In Episode 24 of the PT Launch Lab Podcast, Ryan and Callum sit down with Jack Atkinson – a former learner turned personal trainer – who has one of the most incredible transformations we’ve ever seen.

Jack opens up about his journey from weighing over 46 stone (over 290kg) to becoming a qualified PT and helping others who are exactly where he once was. From battling food addiction, undergoing gastric surgery, and hitting rock bottom, to becoming the coach he wished he had—this conversation is raw, powerful, and inspiring.

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