The Angry Vegan
Vegan Personal Trainer and Strength Coach
THIS TIME NEXT YEAR YOU'LL WISH YOU HAD STARTED TODAY!
Strength Training That Fits Your Life – Online & In-Person
Getting older isn’t the problem. Training like you’re still 25 and bulletproof is. If you’re a man over 35, you might have noticed that strength doesn’t come as easily as it used to, injuries take longer to heal, and energy dips hit harder than a dodgy pint. Or maybe you’re a woman navigating menopause, frustrated by weight gain, aching joints, and muscle loss - even though you’re still active.
At The Angry Vegan Personal Training, we don’t do fads, gimmicks, or workouts designed for Instagram likes. We do what actually works - old-school strength training that builds muscle, boosts confidence, and keeps you in control of your body for the long haul. Whether you train online or in person at our private Huddersfield gym, you’ll get structured, intelligent coaching tailored to your body, your goals, and your life.
I’m Liam O’Brien, a strength coach with nearly 20 years of experience, specialising in helping men 35+ build real, lasting strength.
My wife, Francesca, is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of NHS experience, specialising in strength training for menopausal women - helping them build muscle, boost confidence, and take back control of their health.
How You Can Train With Us
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1-to-1 Coaching in Huddersfield – A private training space where you’ll get expert coaching without the distractions of a commercial gym.
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Online Coaching from Anywhere – Train at home or in your own gym with personalised programming and real accountability.
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‘Not Dead Yet’ Kettlebell Course – A free online programme designed to introduce men 35+ to kettlebell training and prove that you’re far from past it.
No Nonsense. No Fluff. Just Strength That Lasts.
Wherever you are, The Angry Vegan Personal Training can help you get stronger for tomorrow. Ready to train?
Strength Training That Delivers – Online & In-Person
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Fat Loss & General Fitness
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Strength Training, Muscle Building & Body Recomposition
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Physical & Mental Resilience
At The Angry Vegan Personal Training, We Don’t Just Build Training Plans – We Forge Them
Like a cast-iron kettlebell – built to last, shaped by experience, and ready to deliver results. Whether you're training online or in person at Yorkshire Kettlebell Club in Huddersfield, here’s what we do best:
Fat Loss & General Fitness
No fads. No fairy dust. Just real results. If you’re sick of the endless cycle of commercial gym gimmicks, we’ll show you a smarter, sustainable way to train. Whether your goal is to drop fat, improve fitness, or simply feel better in your own skin, our coaching is built on science, sweat, and consistency – no nonsense, no quick fixes.
Strength Training, Muscle Building & Body Recomposition
Strength isn’t just for athletes – it’s for life. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build muscle or someone ready to break through plateaus, our old-school barbell and kettlebell training will get you there. We blend proven strength-building fundamentals with modern programming, ensuring that every session moves you closer to a stronger, more capable version of yourself.
Physical & Mental Resilience
Strength training isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s about lifting your entire game. We don’t just build muscle, endurance, and power; we build mental resilience. Training with us means developing the discipline, focus, and confidence to push through challenges – not just in the gym, but in life.
If you want serious results without the BS, you’ve found the right place. Whether you train with us online or in person, you’ll get structured, effective coaching designed to make you fitter, stronger, and more resilient – for life.
🚀 Ready to train? Get in touch today and start building real strength.
Strength Forged in Iron. Coaching Backed by Experience.
At The Angry Vegan, We’re Not Just Coaches – We’re Here to Help You Get Stronger for Life.
I’m Fran – co-founder of The Angry Vegan Personal Training, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of NHS experience, and a strength coach who helps women rebuild their strength, confidence, and control over their bodies.
I know firsthand how frustrating it is when your body starts changing in ways you didn’t sign up for. Maybe the weight isn’t shifting like it used to, your joints ache more than they ever did, or your energy levels are all over the place. Maybe you’ve always stayed active, but suddenly the workouts that once worked aren’t giving you the same results. You’re not imagining it – and you’re definitely not alone.
Strength training is the most powerful tool we have to fight back against muscle loss, decreased bone density, weight gain, and all the other surprises that come with getting older. I’ve spent my career helping women through menopause, both in the clinic and in the gym, and I’ve trained through it myself. I know exactly what it takes to rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence – and how to train in a way that actually works with your body, not against it.
Liam, my partner in life and lifting, brings his own wealth of experience to the table. He’s spent nearly two decades coaching men over 35 to build strength that lasts. He’s competed at European-level Girevoy Sport, tackled desert marathons, and lifted heavy in strongman and powerlifting – but more importantly, he helps men stay strong, mobile, and capable for life, not just in the gym.
Wherever you are, whatever your goals, we’ll help you build a body that feels strong, resilient, and ready for whatever life throws at it.
🚀 Ready to start? Get in touch today and let’s build strength that lasts.
Strength Without Limits. Training for Life.
Strength isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s about making sure you can keep doing the things that matter, whether that’s picking up your grandkids, hauling shopping bags without a second thought, or just getting through life without feeling like your body is working against you.
As we age, we don’t get weaker – we just need smarter, more effective training. That’s where we come in. At The Angry Vegan, we combine old-school strength methods, decades of coaching experience, and a no-nonsense approach to help you build strength that actually lasts. Whether you train with us online or in person, the goal is the same: making you stronger, more capable, and more resilient for the long haul.
This isn’t about chasing numbers in the gym. It’s about investing in your future. Every session builds not just muscle, but confidence, resilience, and the ability to keep moving pain-free and powerfully for years to come.
Wherever you are, whatever your level, strength training will change your life.
🚀 Ready to train? Get in touch today and let’s get to work.
Client Testimonials, Feedback and Reviews.
JM - PT "Using Liam as a personal trainer really helped me develop not only my strength but my knowledge and technique in different lifts. I also gained a lot of insight into different aspects of health and exercise. Definitely worth taking lessons with Liam as you can learn more at any level you are at."
IG - PT and group sessions. "Liam has been amazing for me, turning someone who hated the idea of going to the gym into someone who you can't keep out. His enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise is great, and I can highly recommend him to anyone!"
HP - PT and group sessions. "I had been working out at the Angry Vegan gym for around a year when I got pregnant. For a while I carried on with my normal workouts with Frans help and advice, toward the end however I moved to working with Fran exclusively in PT sessions and she designed the perfect sets that allowed me to continue to work out right up untill 37 weeks. The work outs were still challenging so I didn't lose strength, with many of the moves I was used to adapted for my now very different body and the pregnancy side effects I had, there were also some new moves that would help me as I approach the birth. Everyone is different in pregnancy and she really took the time to listen and understand what I was after.... I will continue to work with Fran postnatal and really appreciate her time and the effort she put into designing the perfect sessions for me."
PB - PT "I have worked out for some 30 years, but at a very routine level. This is the first time with a personal trainer and it’s “first time lucky” as Liam is extremely good to work with as well as being a great person. In terms of the training, Liam prepares sessions that continue to extend me and develop my fitness, strength and technique. The sessions are never the same, they are very rewarding and I have learnt so much from him. I can only recommend Liam as highly as possible and pass on my thanks to him for making my new training more enjoyable and productive."
VL - PT "Liam is a brilliant trainer, he knows what he's talking about and how to get the best from you but he knows about real life too and makes sure your goals are realistic! He's a great guy and despite the name he's really not that angry 😂 …"
JT - PT and group sessions. "I had been having a problem with my knee for over a year. Having had X-rays and scans I saw a physio who said that the best way to improve it was to consistently do strengthening exercises for all the muscles supporting the knee. I asked Fran to give me some exercises for strengthening....she tailored them to my requirements and thought about all the muscles! She checked in regularly with my progress, altering the program as I got stronger. I've gone from limping around to feeling no pain or discomfort at all. I also attend group training and she always has an eye on what works for me and what I need to change or adjust. She's highly skilled and very knowledgeable and I can't thank her enough!"
AS - PT "Since I started my PT sessions and the classes with Liam, my energy levels are really good and I feel that my fitness level is getting stronger by the week! For someone who never liked exercising before, I now always look forward to attending my sessions. Liam is fantastic at motivating and pushing me to excel in every session and I have been able to see the benefits to both my physical health and mental well-being."
PT - PT "I can’t believe how much I’ve come on since I’ve been training with Liam. I’m much stronger, much fitter & much happier! (Never thought I’d post that about a gym!). Having PT sessions with Liam has massively improved my technique - I’ve gone from feeling like I didn’t know what I was doing to being confident enough to train on my own. It’s brilliant to have the gym to myself as well. All in all, the gym, & Liam are highly recommended - give it a go & you won’t be disappointed!"
SB - Group sessions. "Liam isn’t angry at all - just very encouraging in a loud voice! He’s rooting for you to achieve that feeling of accomplishment and will help you get there, whatever your level of fitness is. It’s lots of fun with lots of equipment - friendly, relaxed and supportive. Most of the time it’s a social get-together. With shouting and a questionable choice in music - what more do you need?!"
IG - PT "Liam has been amazing for me, turning someone who hated the idea of going to the gym into someone who you can't keep out. He's enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise is great, and I can highly recommend him to anyone!"
Yorkshire Kettlebell Club – Where Strength is Forged
The home of The Angry Vegan Personal Training.
The home of The Angry Vegan Personal Training.
The home of The Angry Vegan Personal Training.
The home of The Angry Vegan Personal Training.
Yorkshire Kettlebell Club isn’t some generic, soulless gym. It’s not a place where people take selfies between sets or wander aimlessly on treadmills. It’s a fortress of strength – a space where training is serious, results matter, and commitment is non-negotiable.
While public gyms fill up in January with half-hearted resolutions and empty out by summer, we stand as a place for those who actually want to get stronger. No gimmicks, no fluff – just kettlebells, barbells, and hard graft.
There’s no queue for machines here because we don’t rely on them. Strength isn’t built on assisted pulleys and padded seats – it’s built under a bar, with a kettlebell in hand, and with a coach who actually knows what they’re doing.
The gym is clean, private, and stocked with the best strength, powerlifting, and conditioning equipment – everything you need, and nothing you don’t.
Strength training isn’t just something you do – it’s how you take control of your body for life. Whether you train with us in Huddersfield or online, you won’t be just another name on a membership list. You’ll be part of a community that understands that strength isn’t given, it’s earned.
Forget fleeting motivation. We don’t do fads, and we don’t make hollow promises. We build strength that lasts.
Classes and Small Group Personal Training
Love Island Lifting Club and Love Island Aftersun
Monday and Thursday at 6.30pm.
This isn’t your typical prance-around-with-pink-dumbbells class. Love Island Lifting Club at Yorkshire Kettlebell Club is where proper strength training meets expert coaching. It’s for people who actually want to lift well, get stronger, and build real resilience – not just go through the motions.
Come Monday and Thursday at 6:30 PM, you’ll step into a circuit session built for serious lifters. We use strongman kit, weightlifting gear, and real coaching to perfect technique, build raw strength, and develop the kind of mental grit that's as rare as common sense in a reality TV show.
Forget the heaving, faceless masses of a commercial gym class – with just 8-10 people per session, you get focused coaching, structured training, and a real sense of progress. You’re not just another body in the room – you’re here to train with purpose and see real results.
Ready to take training seriously?
Step up, lift with intent, and watch those limits crumble like a biscuit in tea.
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Yorkshire Bootcamps
Tuesday at 6.30pm, Saturday at 9.30am.
Yorkshire Bootcamps are where comfort zones come to die.
Every Tuesday and Saturday, we throw out the cookie-cutter gym routines and get stuck into something that actually works – a mix of high-intensity strength training and conditioning designed to build endurance, core strength, and a level of resilience that carries over far beyond the gym.
This isn’t just random exercises thrown together to make you sweat. Our High-Intensity Strength Training (HIST) circuits blend strength, cardio, and technique to push limits and develop real fitness. We’ve been refining this approach for over a decade, making sure every session delivers more than just a workout – it builds toughness, confidence, and results that last.
If you’re after a challenge that’ll push you past what you thought was possible, this is it.
No gimmicks, no shortcuts – just training that works.
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Sing-A-Long-A-Bootcamp!
Monday and Friday at 9.30am.
Sing-A-Long-A-Bootcamp at Yorkshire Kettlebell Club is where timeless tunes meet proper training.
Every Monday and Friday morning at 9:30, we roll back the years and ramp up the intensity. The anthems of the 60s to the 80s aren’t just background noise – they’re the soundtrack to a session that builds strength, endurance, and a bit of nostalgia-fuelled motivation. No singing required, just a willingness to move, train hard, and maybe mouth along to the chorus between sets.
This is bootcamp, but with character. It’s about putting in the work, having a laugh, and proving that strength has nothing to do with age.
So if your idea of a good time is a solid workout with a soundtrack that actually means something, lace up your trainers and get stuck in.🎶🏋️♂️🕺
The Angry Vegan Personal Training.
Yorkshire Kettlebell Club.
Apna Venue.
Prospect St.
Huddersfield.
West Yorkshire.
HD1 2NX
T: 07873 603615
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