About Us

Christopher McNally, founder of ITAL STRENGTH.

I have an educational background consisting of a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science and a Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning Coaching.

I have practical coaching experience working with a range of cohorts including elite athletes, drug addiction recovery and general population with organizations including Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, Sheffield Sharks, Mind Body Connect and a range of freelance clients.

I am a practitioner in strength training, flexibility, mobility, hand balancing and mindfulness. With years of experience learning from mentors including Paul Smith (England Strongest Man 2016) and Dr. Chris Fitzgerald.

During my years working with Mind Body Connect I worked with people in recovery from drug addiction, survivors of human trafficking, homeless young adults and various mental health support groups. I witnessed the profound impact a consistent physical and mindful practice has on the well-being of human beings.

I truly believe ITAL STRENGTH can serve many people. Especially those living in modern societies where issues  such as prolonged sitting, lack of movement variability, processed foods, physical/mental weakness and prolonged screen times have become normalised.

To live in accordance with nature is a truth alluded to in many cultures, tribes, religions and philosophies. Not to disregard the achievements and advancements of modern life which provide us with so much i.e. medical treatment, shelter, online learning etc. But it is important to have an awareness of the natural tenets of life that should not be forgotten. We should strike a balance to live naturally in the modern world.

Being aware of the variables in nature we can become attuned to such as; exposure to the elements, the circadian rhythm, nourishing whole foods, mindfulness and having a strong and flexible mind and body can improve our state of being. It can allow us to thrive as human beings. Capable of serving not only ourselves but others and causes around us.

The ‘Raw Sapien’ refers to the true essence of being Human. A Homo sapien. A biological creature. One which is stripped of the unnatural burdens of modern life, indifferent to the lures and temptations of Babylon. One that is not in a state of opposition with nature but rather in a state of flow, ease and oneness. One that thrives. Is strong. Is mindful. Is mobile. Is capable.

I believe everyone has skills and assets that can be channelled towards a greater good, the good of the tribe. My calling has been coaching how to train mind and body to navigate the challenges of life drawing from my expertise acquired form personal practice, Education and working/learning from 100’s of clients I have worked with for 5+ years.

I want to help free people up from the mind and body so that they may express themselves fully in their calling, unburdened by injury, weakness or pain. Rather they can be a fuller version of themselves for e.g. a pain free mechanic, a less stressed teacher, a more mobile grandparent.