Katy Hynd
KATY HYND
I still remember when Katy first reached out, she told me she hit the gym once a month but wanted to do a bodybuilding show. Of course I was skeptical at first but once she had sent me photographs I knew that she had all the muscle she would need to be competitive on stage so we got to work.
Things changed quite quickly as we targeted a show 15 weeks out - the UKUP Scottish Championships. Katy hit the gym most days, following five weight training sessions across the week and daily cardio. This would be a monumental task for anyone to achieve however Katy cracked on with things and settled into the bodybuilding routine quickly and seamlessly.
Come show day katy was able to compete in 4 categories on the day and won them all in tremendous fashion, taking down girls that had won overalls the couple weeks before hand. Not only that but she was awarded her UKUP Pro status. There were hard days along the way, days where she wanted to give in, but on those days we would talk things through, she would reach out to the other girls on the team for support and she always got the job done. What impressed me the most about Katy is that she is only 19 years old. She has a maturity and work ethic that far proceeds here age and it has been wonderful to see this young lady have such great success this early on in her bodybuilding career.
With another few shows planned out for the rest of the season I know she will continue to have success.
Across her first season Katy collected:
4 x 1st
1 x UKUP Pro card
Here is what Katy had to say about her journey:
“I started my bodybuilding journey as a challenge to prove to myself I could do hard things. After doing some research online, I contacted Vaughan and he came back to me immediately and organised a video chat with me. From the second we got chatting i found him really knowledgeable and understanding of my goals. He made sure I was fully aware of how prep would unfold while still making it sound exciting! From this first conversation I was hooked, and we were definitely on the same page and had a shared determination about my goals.
Vaughan sent over my plan super quickly so we could get started straight away. The plans are very personalised as he took in to consideration foods I didn’t like, the equipment my gym has and my other exercises outwith. When you check-in with Vaughan which ranges from 2 times a week to daily he always replies very quickly and with constructive feedback. I didn’t know anything about bodybuilding before and Vaughan left no room for any questions with the amount of support and suggestions I was given. He provided me direction for who to go to for posing, heels, bikini, tan etc. Vaughan sorts absolutely everything out so that the only thing you need to do is follow the plan and trust the process. In the days of prep that are a little tough Vaughan reminded me everyone goes through this and to reach out to the girls who have done this before which emphasises how supportive the prep coach community is. He was also there to support, motivate and uplift me during these harder days.
Show day was an absolute dream and Vaughan keeps you right on track to ensure you look the best. The check ins around show day are well structured so he can make changes if needed, and really does show the extent of his incredible scientific knowledge. Not only that but the support during show day was amazing and he made sure vibes were high and encourages you throughout, showing his genuine happiness for how you look on stage. The day after the show we then had a call about the next stage and to no surprise he had already planned out what was next for me and we began digging that day!
I can’t recommend Vaughan enough to anyone looking to compete whether it be their first time or if they’re a seasoned professional. His results and conditioning of athletes on stage speak for themselves, I have always felt totally confident in his coaching ability and felt totally comfortable when we first met. His expertise and experience in the field of bodybuilding is second to none and he always puts full effort and energy into each and every client. I am so incredibly grateful I’m with Vaughan for my journey and that he believed in me to achieve my goals.”