About LTH Athletics
Who is Nick Michalopoulos?
Nick studied Physics at the University of Patras. He has conducted research in exercise science, biomechanics and strength training, alongside notable researchers like Dr Eric Helms, Dr James Steele and Dr Pak Androulakis-Korakakis. As a coach he has worked with powerlifters and general strength trainees (ages 18–50).
He is an assistant coach of the Hellenic Powerlifting Team, with international experience at major open, junior and university championships. Nick is also the Head Coach of the Powerlifting Club at the University of Southampton.
AWARDS
Load The Heel
Online Coaching
HOW IT WORKS
1. Apply
After filling in the coaching application form, we will reach out to you for a free consultation call. This conversation will help us better understand your unique needs and training goals, as well as the approach that would work best for you.
2. Start your journey
Upon deciding to begin your journey, a bespoke training plan will be designed, tailored to your goals. This plan will be fine-tuned and updated based on your progress, ensuring its compliance to your evolving needs and challenges.
3. Deeper understanding
Through the daily or weekly feedback process, depending on which coaching tier you choose, we will gain a deeper understanding of how to own your technique and response in order to better equip you with a programme that will help you accomplish your goals.
Training Rates
£55
The Essentials
- Pay once and get a personalized 6-week programme that can be run indefinitely
From £80 /month
Fitness Enthusiast
- Weekly updated programme customised to your needs
- Weekly check-in call involving coach/ athlete feedback, form check
- Game day coaching for powerlifters
From £110 /month
Powerlifter
- Weekly updated programme tailored to your needs
- Daily communication (feedback & form check) via Whatsapp
- Access to private exercise database
- Game day coaching for powerlifters
Testimonials
Coaching That Improves Every Aspect
Since I began training with Nick in June 2024, I’ve experienced remarkable improvements in several areas:
1. Reduced injuries and pain: I’ve had significantly fewer injuries, and any discomfort during training sessions has been minimal to nonexistent.
2. Improved strength and physique: I’ve made progress in both the technical execution of each lift and the amount of weight I can lift. I’ve also seen positive changes in my body composition, including increases in muscle mass.
3. Enhanced training knowledge: My understanding of training regimes and the technical aspects of lifts has grown considerably. I now have a much clearer grasp of periodization and program design.
From Injury Recovery to Peak Performance
Through Nick’s coaching I have been able to go from regional to national level comps. We are now focusing on being very competitive within nationals. Even though I had a bad lower back injury and some adductor issues, Nick worked to change my technique and programme to focus on recovery and building up those weaknesses. From this I was able to deadlift pain free for the first time in years and gained a lot of strength in the process. Nick is very intuitive in his approach and really knows how to tailor a program to an individual.
Guided Goal-Setting and Growth
Nick has helped me in reaching my goals as well as setting them appropriately.
Trusting the Process, Lifting with Confidence
Having dealt with chronic back pain, both the training and psychological approach were very helpful for me and immediately had an impact. I feel much calmer when it comes to pain, plateaus and setbacks, and I have a lot of trust in the process as a whole. Communication is effective and pleasant. Also the energy on meet day was fantastic and took all of the pressure off of me -I didn’t concern myself with anything except lifting what was on the bar.
Powerlifting Reimagined
It’s been absolutely amazing, he has really changed my perspective on powerlifting as a sport and could not imagine how much stronger I will get in the long run with Nick.
A Coach Who Truly Listens
Nick is the most supportive person I have ever met. The program is completely personalised and gets updated every day week after my feedback.
Tailored Guidance That Makes a Difference
Nick puts in effort and time in order to customise my program and give me feedback on my lifts to improve.
More Than Just a Coach
Choosing Nick was the best decision I could have made. He took the time to understand who I was as a person and athlete, then used this to tailor his coaching for my success. The knowledge, passion and dedication he brings are great assets.