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Ilesh - The person behind Coach Ilz
Fitness is now a major part of my life, but I know what life feels like before health becomes a priority. My story spans corporate IT, people leadership, late nights, social drinking, family health and a complete change in how I choose to live.
People Leader
I spent around a decade leading and coaching people in my corporate career before becoming a personal trainer.
Tech & IT
I worked in software deployment, where late releases and disrupted sleep could stretch until four or five in the morning.
Smart Coaching
My coaching focuses on clear training, practical nutrition and habits that work around real responsibilities.
Family & Health
My father's prostate cancer diagnosis changed how I thought about longevity, responsibility and the example we set for those around us.
Where It Started
Before fitness became part of my life, my days revolved around work, food, alcohol and socialising.
My IT and software deployment career involved late nights, inconsistent sleep and an after-work drinking culture that felt normal at the time.
Exercise was sporadic, my waist reached around 36 to 38 inches, and I was wearing XL or XXL clothing without thinking seriously about my long-term health.
Finding My Turning Point
That changed in 2020.
My father's prostate cancer diagnosis made me think seriously about family history, longevity and the difference between what I could and could not control.
Around the same time, a back injury caused by something as simple as sneezing showed me how physically vulnerable I had become.
Rebuilding Myself
I began with walking, then trained consistently and worked with a personal trainer four times per week.
I also changed my relationship with food and alcohol, replacing an all-or-nothing lifestyle with better daily decisions.
The progress was not only physical. It changed my energy, confidence, mindset and understanding of what fitness is really for.
What Coach Ilz Means to Me
Coach Ilz was built around a simple belief. Fitness should improve the way you live, not take your life over.
You cannot control genetics, circumstance or every challenge that comes your way. You can control many of the choices you repeat each day.
My role is to help you turn those choices into a practical structure that builds strength, health and confidence for the long term.
Why I Do This Now
Before becoming a personal trainer, I spent around a decade leading and coaching people in my corporate career. That taught me how to listen, understand what is holding someone back and help them make practical changes.
I now combine that human approach with structured training, practical nutrition and honest accountability.
My goal is to help busy professionals, fathers and vegetarians become stronger, healthier and more capable without relying on extremes.
Client Reviews and Testimonials
5/5
Lost 5 Stone & Changed My Life
“I dropped 5 stone in about a year with Ilesh. His training was clear, supportive and flexible, and his advice genuinely worked with my life. He changed the way I think about food, training and myself.”
Zeeshan Nathvani
5/5
Stronger, Fitter & More Confident
“Every session feels purposeful and challenging without being overwhelming. Ilesh balances pushing me further with making sure I train safely and with good technique. I feel stronger, more motivated and much more confident in what I’m capable of.”
Kam Patel
5/5
Confidence In & Outside the Gym
“My training was completely tailored to me, combining workouts I genuinely enjoyed while still pushing me outside my comfort zone. I became stronger, leaner and far more confident, with the knowledge to train independently.”
Alpesh Manji