Quick one for the dads in here - something I’ve been seeing a lot lately, and maybe it’ll help someone. Men always talk about wanting to “get fitter,” “lose the belly,” or “sort themselves out”…but when you’re a dad, it’s not really about a six pack. it’s about having the energy to play with your kids without feeling wrecked,being able to handle stress without snapping,and setting the example you want your kids to follow one day. Over the last few years, something clicked for me:It’s much easier to stay consistent when you stop trying to train like your 20-year-old, free-time version of yourself…and start training like a dad with limited time, responsibilities, and a real life. Here are the 3 things that made the biggest difference for me: 1️⃣ Keep it simple - full body 3x per week beats any “bro split.”Short, efficient sessions with the main movements (push, pull, squat, hinge, carry).You stay stronger, fitter, and more consistent with less time. 2️⃣ Protein & steps are the dad cheat codes.If you do nothing else…eat protein with each meal and hit 7-10k steps a day. Energy goes up, hunger goes down, stress improves. 3️⃣ Don’t chase motivation. Build habits that don’t rely on it. Kids get sick. Work gets busy. Sleep gets broken.Motivation disappears fast - habits keep you moving.Even 15 minutes counts. If this helps even one dad here get moving again, class.We’re all trying to be better for our families, and sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impact. Curious - what’s the one thing you struggle with most when it comes to staying consistent as a dad?Drop it below… might help someone else reading too.

One thing that helped me massively as a single dad was setting non-negotiables instead of goals. When life’s busy and you’re juggling work, parenting, and trying to hold your head together - big goals can feel miles away. But a few small non-negotiables each day? That’s where the wins stack up. For me it’s: ✅ 10k steps a day ✅ Eat 3 proper meals (no skipping then grabbing junk later) ✅ Get outside for at least 10 minutes - no phone, just fresh air and a reset They seem small, but those basics keep me grounded, patient with my son, and clear-headed for everything else. What’s one habit or small win that’s made a real difference for you lately? 👇

Hey dads i was just wondering , are we all giving ourselves time to reset , reflect & have you time ? If so what works for you ? would love to know what other dads are doing

3 months left of 2025 , spread positive message around 🙏 it is raining & wet here in Glasgow & i am really tired but we push on 😅

Hey guys 👋I’m Arron, from the UK. I’m a dad, personal trainer & nutritionist, and I run the FitDad Collective - helping busy dads drop the dadbod, build confidence back, and create habits that actually last. I’ve just moved my own community over to Skool so I’m here to learn how to scale it, keep engagement high, and connect with people doing the same. Pumped to be here and looking forward to bouncing ideas around with you all 👊