From Pain to Progress: How One Busy Entrepreneur Lost 12.2kg in 22 Weeks Without Letting Back Pain or a Hectic Life Get in the Way
- Barry McGinley
- Jun 19
- 2 min read

When we first spoke, this client wasn’t sure where to start.
He was a high-performing entrepreneur, always on the move, constantly juggling business demands, travel, and meetings. On top of that, he was still recovering from back surgery—a chronic issue that had plagued him for years. Like many professionals in his position, his health had taken a back seat.
He didn’t lack the drive. He just needed the right system—one that worked around his life, not against it. That’s when he reached out to me.
With my background in rehab-informed performance coaching, helping professionals bounce back from injury while building strength, structure, and sustainable habits, he knew we could build something that fit his reality.
We implemented our 4-Phase Apex System—a coaching framework designed to help busy, results-driven individuals regain control of their health and physique without crash diets, extreme workouts, or rigid schedules.
Here’s what happened over the following 22 weeks:
✅ 12.2kg of body fat lost
✅ Improved energy, consistency, and confidence
✅ Back pain managed and movement adapted weekly
✅ A structure that fit his schedule—no 2-hour gym sessions or fancy routines
✅ No starting over. Just progressive wins.
He could have made every excuse—and they would have been valid:
🔹 Ongoing back pain
🔹 Lack of time to train
🔹 High-pressure work schedule
But instead of staying stuck, he chose to commit.
Session by session. Day by day.
The truth is:
Your excuses aren’t the real problem.
Your standards are.
If you’re a high-performing professional dealing with injury, inconsistency, or overwhelm—and you're tired of starting over—my coaching system might be the exact solution you’ve been missing.
🔹 Rehab-informed
🔹 Time-efficient
🔹 Built for your lifestyle
We don’t just transform bodies. We rebuild belief.
👉 Ready to stop starting over?
Book a free strategy call today and let’s map out exactly how we can help you get back in shape, stay pain-free, and perform at your best—without sacrificing your career or lifestyle.
