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Our coaches are featured across some of the UK's and US's most respected publications, including a full Business Insider feature on ClubQ and the results we deliver for our clients. Beyond that, they're regularly called on as expert voices in training, nutrition and lifestyle.
FEATURED & QUOTED IN
Business Insider
The Sunday Times
Parade
GQ
Inside Hook
Woman & Home
§ THE LONG READ
The Feature
AS FEATURED IN
BUSINESS INSIDER
How a busy 40-year-old lost the weight without giving up his lifestyle
In 2025, Business Insider featured the transformation of one of our clients: a director in the hospitality industry who spends two to three weeks abroad every month. ClubQ Founder Harry Cox shares how he helped him lose 17 pounds without putting his life on hold.
"Having a high-performing job, one can't dedicate one's whole life to the gym. So it was important to me that he was also able to maintain good energy levels throughout the day." - Harry Cox
§ THE ARCHIVE
Expert contributions
Harry and Alina regularly contribute to the press as experts. The articles are written by journalists, but the advice on topics ranking from training and fat loss to longevity comes straight from our coaches.
The Sunday Times
2 ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS+ 3 PRINT MAGAZINE
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Why a Holiday Needn't Wreck Your Fitness routine
For this piece, Alina shared the advice we give clients before they go away. Her starting point was one we hold to strongly, that rest genuinely matters and most of us do not get enough of it. She was reassuring on the training, explaining that two weeks off will not undo your progress, that muscle takes far longer than a fortnight to atrophy, and that most people stay active enough on holiday to keep their fitness.
"Whether it's swimming, hiking or other recreational sports, you're still likely to be active on holiday, so the overall loss in cardiovascular fitness may not be that significant." - Alina Cox
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The four exercises you should do to boost your brain
For this piece on how exercise keeps the mind as sharp as the body, Harry spoke to the value of balance work, which trains the spatial awareness that tends to decline as we age. His advice was to build it into your training and then keep progressing the challenge as you adapt.
"In the gym, incorporate a Bosu ball, a halved exercise ball with a flat base, into your workouts. Balancing on it while you perform moves such as forward lunges or squats will mean your body has to work harder to remain upright. At home, try standing on one leg for one minute. 'Too easy? See if you can do it with your eyes closed.'"
Business Insider
1 FEATURE + 1 ONLINE CONTRIBUTION
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How to lose fat while maintaining muscle, according to the personal trainers of celebrities and business execs
For this piece, Harry featured alongside Hollywood trainer Magnus Lygdbäck, sharing the approach we take at ClubQ to fat loss with busy professionals. Rather than anything drastic, he pointed to the fundamentals that hold up over time: strength training with progressive overload, enough protein to support it, and a gentle calorie deficit rather than an extreme one.
"If you start putting in place those healthier habits of eating more protein, exercising more frequently, a lot the time, the fat loss happens as a byproduct without even focusing on it." - Harry Cox
Inside Hook
1 ONLINE CONTRIBUTION
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How to make the most of 45 minutes in a busy gym
For this piece, Harry shared three time efficient ways to still get results when you only have a short window to train: tempo training, isometric holds, and a dumbbell circuit that strips back to bodyweight when you have no kit at all. The thread running through all three is doing more with less, so a short session is still effective for your goals.
"Tempo training is extremely effective at improving technique and reducing the risk of injury. One of the best application is when someone's grabbed all the heavy weights but you still need a pump" - Harry Cox
GQ
12 ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS
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How to lose and burn body fat the smart way
For this piece, Alina featured as one of three expert voices in GQ's deep dive on fat loss, reframing fat as fuel rather than the enemy and explaining why generic calorie rules rarely hold up in the real world. Her point was that body composition is shaped by far more than a single number on a plan.
"The issue with assigning a generic calorie number to every body type is that how much fat we actually lose is impacted by a whole range of factors, from body composition to initial reductions in glycogen and fluids that move the scale but don't actually amount to fat lost." - Alina Cox
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26 nutrition facts you need to know in 2026
For this piece, Harry was one of several experts and GQ editors weighing in on the nutrition trends worth paying attention to in 2026. His section focused on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, where his argument was clear: If you are on them, protecting your lean mass through strength training, a high protein intake, and avoiding extreme deficits is non-negotiable.
"Most weight-loss programmes, whether backed by GLP-1 or 'natural', involve the loss of muscle mass, usually with up to 40 percent of total weight loss coming from muscle." - Harry Cox
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The best posture correction exercises to fix those aches and pains
For this piece, Harry explained why long stretches of sitting leave the body stiff, and shared five of his go-to moves for a full-body release: the cat and cow, the Spiderman stretch with rotation, back extensions, the glute bridge and the dead bug. They are built to work either as one complete routine or picked off individually, depending on where you are feeling tight that day.
"When our muscles are held in certain positions for a long period of time, our body gets used to these positions and the muscles can stiffen." - Harry Cox
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Forget jabs: sleep, diet and exercise will boost testosterone levels naturally
For this piece, Harry shared his approach to improving testosterone naturally for men at every stage of life. He covers training, sleep, body composition, and why not eating enough is one of the worst things you can do for your hormones.
"My Mount Rushmore for improving testosterone levels would be: regular exercise, eight hours of high quality sleep per night, maintaining a healthy bodyweight, and managing your stress. If you aren't doing at least three of those, I'd consider taking them a bit more seriously. " - Harry Cox
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How to get rid of love handles, for good
For this piece, Harry broke down the science behind spot reduction, why it has largely been debunked, what newer research is starting to suggest, and why your overall body fat matters far more than where it happens to sit.
"For a long time, it's been generally accepted that spot reduction doesn't exist, however there's been new research challenging this notion." - Harry Cox
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Should I work out in ketosis? The pros and cons
For this piece, Alina was the lead expert voice in GQ's investigation into ketosis and exercise, explaining how the body switches to burning fat for fuel, why the keto diet is harder to stick to than simple calorie counting, and why she doesn't recommend it for most people.
"Even from a weight loss perspective, I can't really recommend it: it's usually not sustainable, and most people end up regaining most of the weight when stopping." - Alina Cox
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Creatine: The all-around fitness hack you didn't know you needed
For this piece, Alina walked GQ readers through everything they need to know about creatine, from the thirty-plus years of research behind it to who benefits most, what to actually buy, and how to spot the marketing scams.
"Over 30 years of research and more than 500 studies have examined creatine, finding that supplementation increases the amount of creatine in muscles, helping to generate more energy and boost performance in short-duration activities such as weightlifting and sprinting." - Alina Cox
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How to turn back the clock on your metabolism
For this piece, Harry cut through the noise on metabolism hacks, explaining why no magic food will fix it and laying out the three things that genuinely move the needle: eating enough to recover, prioritising protein, and keeping an eye on your overall intake.
"Pretty much the only thing we can do to improve how many calories our body burns at rest is to increase muscle mass" - Harry Cox
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How long does it take to build muscle? A definitive guide according to the experts
For this piece, Harry was one of the lead expert voices on how muscle is actually built, cutting through the fad diets and shortcuts in favour of the essentials: progressive overload, enough protein to grow on, and the recovery that lets it happen. He was clear that muscle is built both in the gym as well as at home while eating, sleeping and resting.
"I am a firm believer that silver bullets don't exist, particularly when it comes to fitness. The solution you're actually searching for is right in front of you: consistency over time." - Harry Cox
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Free weights vs machines: Which should you use at the gym?
For this piece, Harry was the lead expert on the free weights versus machines debate, making the case that it isn't one or the other but a question of when to use each. He explained why beginners are best starting on machines, since they are harder to get wrong, and why free weights come into their own once you are stronger, building the stability and movement patterns that carry over into real life.
"Since there's no conclusive evidence that either is better, it makes sense to include both modalities into your training" - Harry Cox
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Functional training - the key to building a stronger, faster, life-proof you
For this piece, Harry contributed to a guide on functional training, the kind of work that makes everyday movements easier and less injury-prone, from carrying the shopping to reaching the top shelf. His emphasis was on starting sooner rather than waiting for something to go wrong, and he rounded off the piece with a workout of his own to build strength that carries over into real life.
"Functional training is a lot like pension contributions: starting early yields the best results, while delaying makes it much harder to catch up later. Many guys wait for their back to twinge or their shoulder to start hurting before they really consider it. Don't do that, start now." - Harry Cox
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A DIY pull-up bar: The secret weapon to smash your fitness goals
For this piece, Harry made the case for the pull-up as one of the most useful exercises you can do, and one of the few bodyweight moves that genuinely builds size. He shared how he coaches people to raise their numbers, favouring frequent, submaximal sets over grinding to failure, and stressed that strict technique matters more than forcing out one extra scrappy rep.
"Pull-ups are one of the few bodyweight exercises that can really pack on muscle. As long as you've got somewhere you can hang from, you can develop a relatively muscular back and a solid pair of biceps with ease." - Harry Cox
Parade
1 ONLINE CONTRIBUTION
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Exactly how many times a week to do balance exercises to prevent falls
For this piece, Harry explained why balance quietly declines with age. As eyesight, strength and our sense of where the body sits in space all fade, staying steady on the feet becomes harder than most people realise. His favourite way to train it is simply standing on one leg, progressing to movement and eventually closed eyes, though he was clear that balance work only holds up if you keep it a consistent habit alongside your strength training.
"You can't expect to do balance exercises for six weeks and then never need to worry about your balance again. You either use it or you lose it, which is why making it a consistent habit matters far more than an all-or-nothing approach." - Harry Cox
Woman and Home
1 ONLINE CONTRIBUTION
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Forget HIIT - this easier alternative can help you live longer and healthier with just 10 minutes a day
For this piece, Alina was the expert voice on moderate intensity work, often called zone 2 cardio, explaining what it is, how to find it, and why going longer and slower carries real benefits for the heart, the brain and longevity. She was also clear that it works best paired with strength training, so that you protect your muscle while you build the endurance.
"Zone 2 is where your breathing speeds up enough that singing would be difficult, but holding a conversation is still possible, and it's normal to start sweating lightly after about ten minutes." - Alina Cox
§ PRESS & MEDIA
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