A fit woman with blond hair doing a workout with dumbbells in a gym, standing in front of a mirror

From Effort to Results

Real journeys from people who committed to the process and built sustainable progress with StillFitness.

  • A muscular man is taking a selfie in the gym mirror, showing his back and muscular physique, wearing headphones and sweatpants.

    “It felt manageable, not overwhelming.”

    — Stiliyan Dimov

    United Kingdom

  • A shirtless man taking a selfie in a gym mirror, wearing shorts and sneakers, with gym equipment and other people working out in the background.

    “Nothing extreme, just something I could actually keep up with.”

    — George Radev

    Bulgaria

  • A shirtless man taking a selfie in a mirror at a gym or locker room.

    “I stopped quitting after a few weeks.”

    — Emil Lazarov

    Germany

  • A young man with short dark hair taking a mirror selfie in a bathroom. He is shirtless, wearing black shorts, and standing in front of a white tiled wall with a white sink below the mirror.

    “I stuck with it longer than anything I’ve tried before.”

    — Krasen Petrov

    Bulgaria

  • A shirtless man with a beard and short hair taking a mirror selfie at the gym, wearing black shorts, black sneakers, and fitness wristbands.

    “I finally stopped overthinking training and just got on with it.”

    — Yani Zhelyazkov

    United Kingdom

  • A shirtless man with a shaved head taking a mirror selfie in a gym locker room, wearing black wristbands and headphones, with lockers and benches in the background.

    “I felt more confident just walking into the gym.”

    — Nicola Zhekov

    Bulgaria

Behind the Progress

The stories behind the photos — where each journey began and how consistency shaped the outcome.

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Yani Zhelyazkov

27, United Kingdom

2025

A shirtless man wearing sunglasses, white shorts, and sneakers standing on rocks near a body of water with a boat in the background, surrounded by green trees and hills under a clear blue sky.

Yani had been training on and off for years, mostly just trying things and hoping they’d work. Some weeks felt decent, others felt like time spent going through the motions. He was putting the effort in, but it was hard to tell if any of it was really adding up, and that started to wear on his confidence.

Early on, things didn’t suddenly improve. He actually gained a bit of weight at first, which was frustrating and easy to spiral over. Instead of jumping between workouts or trying to fix everything at once, the focus stayed on turning up, training properly, and doing the basics well, session after session, even when it didn’t feel like much was happening.

Over time, the work started to pay off. Sessions felt more focused, strength went up, weight came down bit by bit, and muscle built alongside it. Instead of constantly resetting, progress came from doing the same things well and sticking with them.

Back view of a muscular man flexing his biceps in front of a mirror with gray panels.
A man with a beard taking a selfie in a gym locker room mirror, wearing a navy t-shirt and black shorts pulled down, revealing his left leg.
A shirtless man taking a mirror selfie in a gym locker room, flexing his right arm.
A shirtless man with a beard in a gym, taking a selfie in front of a mirror, wearing black shorts, black athletic shoes, and fitness wristbands.
A muscular man takes a selfie in a gym mirror, shirtless and wearing black shorts. He has short hair and a beard. The gym has various colors of weights on racks, a clock on the wall, and two other people working out in the background.
A muscular man with short hair flexing his back muscles in a locker room, facing away from the camera.

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Stiliyan Dimov

25, United Kingdom

2023/24

A muscular man wearing headphones taking a mirror selfie in a gym, with weights on a rack to the side and neon signs on the wall.

Stiliyan (currently one of our coaches) started out on the slimmer side and spent years focused on building size the right way. Early training was about learning how to push weight properly, recover well, and stay consistent without trying to rush the process or copy what everyone else was doing.

As his base strength improved, the focus became more deliberate. Rather than chasing overall size for the sake of it, training shifted toward building and defining his upper body, especially the chest and back. Sessions became more intentional, with attention on form, volume, and progression, making sure the work done in the gym actually translated into visible results.

Over time, that approach paid off. Muscle built steadily, definition improved, and his physique started to reflect the work being put in. What began as simply wanting to add size turned into understanding how to train with purpose, which is a mindset he now carries into coaching others through the same process.

A shirtless young man wearing headphones takes a mirror selfie in a gym locker room, showing his lean, muscular physique with visible abs and chest muscles.
A muscular man with tattoos on his back and arms posing in front of a mirror at a gym. He is shirtless, wearing sweatpants, and headphones, with a smartphone mounted on a tripod recording him. The gym has dark walls, with a neon sign and a rack of weights visible.
A shirtless man taking a mirror selfie in a locker room, wearing headphones and holding a smartphone.
A shirtless young man wearing headphones is flexing his biceps in front of a mirror at a gym, taking a photo with a smartphone on a tripod.
A shirtless young man wearing headphones takes a selfie in a gym locker room mirror, showing his muscular build and defined abs. The locker room has black and wooden lockers, wooden benches, and a black jacket hanging on a hook.
A shirtless man wearing headphones and sweatpants taking a selfie in a gym with a large mirror.
A shirtless man taking a photo of his back muscles in a gym mirror, with gym equipment and a blackboard in the background.
A shirtless young man with muscular build taking a selfie in a gym mirror, standing on black rubber flooring, with shelves of kettlebells and dumbbells behind him and black fitness mats stacked to the right.

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Nicola Zhekov

28, Bulgaria

2024/25

A shirtless man wearing sunglasses, black shorts, and black socks, holding a tablet in a room with patterned curtains and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Nicola started in a place many people recognise. He carried extra body fat, especially around the midsection, and while he looked bulky, the muscle underneath wasn’t well defined. Training was inconsistent, and the results didn’t match the effort.

Instead of chasing extreme fat loss, the focus shifted to tightening things up and building properly. He leaned down slightly, improved movement, and started putting real work into his upper body — chest, shoulders, and back.

As his training became more structured, body fat dropped, and definition followed. The focus shifted from lifting heavy to training with intent, better form, and real consistency.

A shirtless man taking a mirror selfie in a bathroom, wearing black boxers with a gray waistband. The bathroom has a textured light-colored brick wall and a small doorway. There is a sink with a black basin and a silver faucet visible in the foreground.
A shirtless man with a beard and short hair standing in a room, looking at the camera, wearing dark shorts, with an open laptop on the floor showing a graphic of a person on the screen.
A shirtless man taking a selfie in a bathroom mirror, with shelves of cleaning supplies above and a closed door reflected in the mirror.
A shirtless man taking a selfie in a locker room, with lockers in the background, wearing wristbands and listening to earphones.
A shirtless man taking a selfie in front of a mirror, wearing black shorts, black wristbands with red accents, and a bandage on his right arm.

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 FAQs

  • It’s a one-to-one session where we get clear on your goals, your current fitness level, and what your week actually looks like. We talk through what’s holding you back, what’s been working, and what hasn’t. You leave with direction, not guesswork, and a clear next step instead of another half-baked plan.

  • Your plan is built around you — your goal, your schedule, and your experience level. That means structured training, practical nutrition guidance, and simple rules you can stick to. You’ll know exactly what to train, how often, and what to focus on, without overcomplicating things.

  • Most people feel better first — more energy, better focus, and more confidence within a few weeks. Visible changes usually start showing around 4–8 weeks, depending on effort and consistency. There’s no shortcut here, but progress starts as soon as you start showing up.

  • No. Plans can be built for the gym, home, or a mix of both. What matters is consistency, not fancy equipment. If you’ve got some space and you’re willing to put the work in, that’s enough.

  • Yes. Nutrition guidance is built around what you eat, what you enjoy, and what fits your life. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies — all accounted for. The focus is on eating in a way you can maintain, not following restrictive rules you’ll quit in a month.

  • Most people train 3–5 times per week, with sessions lasting around 45–60 minutes. That’s enough to make real progress without living in the gym. Your plan is built around your schedule, not an idealised routine, so if time is tight, sessions are adjusted to keep things effective. What matters most isn’t doing more but showing up consistently and putting the work into each session.

  • Beginners are more than welcome. Everything starts at your current level and builds from there. You’re guided through the process so you can train with confidence, learn proper technique, and progress safely without feeling lost.