The Angry Vegan
PERSONAL TRAINING
Est. 2007
Train with Liam – Build Strength That Lasts
I’m Liam O’Brien, founder of The Angry Vegan Personal Training and coach at Yorkshire Kettlebell Club in Huddersfield. I’ve spent nearly 20 years coaching strength, drawing on experience in powerlifting, strongman, kettlebell sport, and endurance events. These days, I specialise in helping men over 35 cut through the noise, train properly, and get results that last.
Most of my clients don’t care about Instagram lifts or gym fashion – they want to feel stronger, move better, and know they’re building something solid for the years ahead.
That’s exactly what we do here. You’ll learn how to lift with confidence, train with purpose, and build strength that carries over into your everyday life.
Who I Train
Most of the men I coach are over 35. Some are coming back to training after years away, others are already lifting but want structure and proper progression.
What they all have in common is the need for results that actually carry over into life - more strength for work, sport, and family, better health, and the confidence that comes from knowing you’re capable. If you want to be stronger, leaner, and still moving well for decades to come, this is the place to start.
My Experience & Qualifications
I’ve been coaching strength for almost 20 years, after qualifying as a Master Trainer with the European Institute of Fitness in 2006. Along the way I’ve trained and certified with some of the best in the world:
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Extreme Kettlebell Instructor (London, 2008)
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IKFF qualification with Steve Cotter (Athens, 2012)
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Aggressive Strength Coach with Mike Mahler (London, 2012)
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World Kettlebell Club and EGSA coaching with Ivan Denisov, Gregor and Tajda Sobocan (Slovenia, 2013)
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British Weightlifting Coach (Leeds 2012)
I’ve competed in girevoy sport, strongman, and powerlifting, and taken on marathons and triathlons. That mix of disciplines gives me a broad perspective, but the focus is always the same: strength that lasts. I still train hard myself, still push for progress, and bring that same mindset to every client session.
All of this matters because when you train with me, you’re not just getting a plan from a textbook, you’re getting coaching shaped by years of lifting, competing, and teaching. Every cue, every adjustment, and every session comes from real-world experience, not guesswork.
Client Story - Alan (55)
"Liam’s knowledge is incredible – he works on good form first, then builds routines that push you like nothing else. At 55, I’m in the best condition I’ve been in for years."
My Approach to Coaching
Every session has a purpose. I don’t hand out templates or let you guess your way through a workout. Your training is built around where you are now, where you want to be, and the time you’ve got to get there.
We use the tools that actually build strength – barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and accessory work – coached with attention to form so every rep counts. Progression is steady and structured: adding weight, refining technique, and building resilience week after week.
The result is simple: you get stronger, leaner, and more capable in ways that make a difference outside the gym as well as in it.
Client Story - Mark (42)
"Before I started with Liam, I was lifting on and off with no real plan and never seemed to get anywhere. Within a few months of proper coaching, my numbers went up, my technique improved, and for the first time I felt like I knew what I was doing in the gym. Every session has a clear purpose and I can see the progress week after week."
Why Train With Me
There are plenty of trainers who’ll put you through random circuits or hand you a routine from the internet. That’s not what I do.
With me you get:
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Nearly 20 years of coaching and competition experience.
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A private gym – no distractions, no waiting for kit, no posing.
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Old-school strength training that’s stood the test of time.
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Coaching that’s direct, structured, and built around you.
If you’re serious about getting results that last, you’ll find them here.
Start Training With Me
If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally train with structure, now’s the time to take action.
Book your free consultation and first session at my private gym in Huddersfield. We’ll talk through your goals, look at where you are now, and get you started with proper coaching from day one.
More about training with Liam:
Training with Liam O’Brien at The Angry Vegan Personal Training means working with one of Huddersfield’s most experienced strength coaches, specialising in helping men over 35 build lasting strength, fitness, and confidence.
With nearly two decades of coaching, competition, and real-world experience across powerlifting, strongman, kettlebells, and endurance events, Liam provides more than just a workout plan – he delivers structured coaching that gets results.
Sessions take place at Yorkshire Kettlebell Club, a fully private gym with the equipment and environment needed for focused, distraction-free training. Whether you’re coming back to training after years away, looking to break through a plateau, or want a coach who knows how to get men stronger, leaner, and healthier without gimmicks, Liam’s approach combines proven methods, hands-on guidance, and consistent progression.
This isn’t a commercial gym or a quick-fix programme – it’s personal coaching designed to carry over into everyday life, keeping you strong and capable for years to come.