Strength in Body & Mind
Strength in Body & Mind. Legacy in Every Step.
My name is Slav. I’m the founder of One Step Closer and CbdFit—two businesses built on transformation, resilience, and community impact.
I'm a personal trainer, , HYROX coach, class instructor, and HybridNW ambassador with over 11 years of coaching experience and 20 years of personal fitness evolution. I specialize in legacy-driven fitness: blending technical precision with emotional depth, ritual, and comeback energy.
🧠 MY MISSION
Fitness saved my life. Twice.
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First in 2006, when I escaped addiction, anxiety, and street life after arriving in the UK with £70 and a suitcase full of CVs.
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Then again in 2021, when I survived near-death experiences and weeks of septic shock.
I’ve battled PTSD, depression, asthma, heart failure, and immune system collapse. And I’ve come back stronger—mentally, physically, and spiritually. That’s the energy I bring to every client, every class, every race.
🥋 ATHLETE & COMPETITOR
I’ve evolved through nearly every fitness identity imaginable:
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Weightlifter → Strongman → Bodybuilder → MMA fighter → Muay Thai & BJJ competitor → Ultra runner → Ironman triathlete ---> HYROX and HYBRID athlete
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25× BJJ medallist, including British Open Champion
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Finisher of multiple Ironman races, endurance triathlons like The Roc Triathlon, ultramarathons, marathons, smaller running events, Hyrox and fitness races, obstacle runs, and endurance events
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Competitor in Thai Boxing, MMA, and over 100+ running, swimming, and triathlon events
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Enhanced DBS certified to work with children, teens, and adults
🎓 QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a wide range of certifications, most of which I practice daily with clients or myself:
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Level 2 & 3 Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
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Hyrox performance and level 1 coach
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Nutrition & Naturopath Diplomas
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Clinical Weight Loss Coach
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Raw Food & CBD/Cannabis Diplomas
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Massage Therapist
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Pilates Instructor
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Yoga Level 3 (in progress)
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Self-Defence & Boxing Padwork Coach
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Kettlebell & MMA for Fitness Instructor
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Level 2 & 3 Qualified Chef
🔥 COACHING STYLE
I ritualize training. Every session is a step toward legacy.
My coaching blends:
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Strength & Conditioning
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Martial Arts & Combat Fitness
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Mental Toughness & Confidence Building
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Endurance, Resistance & Recovery Protocols
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Nutrition, Supplementation & Cardiac Safety
I help clients believe—then achieve. Whether it’s a comeback from injury, a race prep, or a lifestyle overhaul, I meet people where they are and guide them toward where they’re meant to be.
🧬 LEGACY & COMMUNITY
As a HybridNW ambassador and event leader, I build alternative fitness communities that honor grit, growth, and mythic storytelling. I document races like The ROC Scotland 2023 (survived during Storm Babet) and HybridNW Bolton 6.0 (completed with my wife) as legacy pieces—turning adversity into inspiration.
I also create motivational content, rap, and race reports that help others rise. My coaching is as much about emotional transformation as it is about physical progress.
👨👩👧👦 PERSONAL LIFE
I’m a father of two, husband, godfather, and proud owner of two businesses. I love travel, good food, and watching my kids carve their own paths. Fitness is my sanctuary. It’s where I reconnect, reflect, and recharge.
🛠️ SERVICES I OFFER
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Online Coaching
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Personal & Group Training
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Fitness Classes
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HYROX & Hybrid Coaching
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Outdoor Training
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Running, Training & Meal Plans
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Prep Meals
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CBD Supplements
