Tomas Vykopal

Personal Trainer & BWL Olympic Weightlifting Coach with over 12 years of professional Olympic weightlifting experience, including competing as a member of the Czech National Team and becoming a multiple-time Czech National Champion. Former elite athlete with a deep understanding of strength development, movement mechanics, Olympic lifting technique, and high-performance training systems. I specialise in helping clients build strength, lose body fat, improve movement quality, and develop long-term training habits through structured programming, technical coaching, and accountability.

Alongside my athletic and coaching background, I bring over a decade of leadership experience in high-end hospitality management, allowing me to deliver exceptional client experience, build strong relationships, and create a motivating and professional training environment. My coaching philosophy focuses on developing strong, resilient bodies through proper movement, progressive strength training, and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Olympic Weightlifting & Strength and Conditioning Coach - London Streength - London

(2026-05)

• Deliver Olympic weightlifting coaching through group classes and one-to-one sessions.
• Coach athletes of all levels in the snatch, clean & jerk, and accessory movements, focusing on technique, performance, and injury prevention.
• Design and deliver strength and conditioning programmes tailored to individual goals, including athletic performance, general fitness, and weightlifting development.
• Lead beginner Olympic weightlifting classes, teaching fundamental movement patterns, lifting technique, and safe training practices.
• Lead Olympic weightlifting classes for advanced, competitive lifters
• Provide personalised feedback, technical analysis, and progressive programming to help members improve performance and achieve their training goals.

Personal Trainer / Strength & Olympic Weightlifting Coach - Muscle Works - Loughton - Loughton

(2025-08)

• Design and deliver structured strength, hypertrophy, fat loss, and performance training programmes tailored to individual client goals
• Conduct comprehensive client consultations, fitness assessments, and movement screenings to identify strengths, limitations, and injury risks
• Provide technical coaching in Olympic weightlifting, barbell strength training, and functional movement patterns
• Monitor and track client progress using structured programming and performance metrics, adjusting plans to optimise results
• Offer practical nutrition guidance and lifestyle coaching to support body composition and performance goals
• Build strong client relationships through high-level coaching, accountability, and consistent motivation

Personal Trainer - Nuffield Health – London - London

(2024-07 - 2026-02)

• Deliver personalised strength, fat loss and performance training programmes
• Conduct detailed client assessments and movement screenings
• Coach clients in Olympic weightlifting techniques, strength training and functional movement
• Track progress and adjust training programmes based on results
• Provide nutrition guidance and lifestyle coaching
• Maintain high standards of customer service and client engagement

Olympic Weightlifting & Strength Coach - Various

• Coach athletes and general population clients in Olympic lifting fundamentals, barbell strength training and conditioning
• Focus on technique development, injury prevention and progressive strength development
• Design structured programmes to improve power, mobility and athletic performance

Bars Manager - The Ned Private Members Club - London

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Managed 5 bars and an events space within a luxury private members club while leading a team of 12 staff. Developed training programmes, improved operational efficiency and maintained exceptional service standards for high-profile clientele.

General Manager (Opening Team) - Bantof Restaurant & Bar

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Led full venue launch and operational setup, including recruitment, supplier contracts, staff training and service standards.

Senior bartending and management roles - Playboy Club Mayfair, 108 Bar – Marylebone Hotel, Forest on the Roof – Selfridges, Mr Fogg's – Mayfair, Roka – Charlotte Street - London

Senior bartending and management roles at various establishments. These roles developed leadership, discipline, and high-level client service skills, which now translate directly into coaching career.

Bartending & Product Knowledge - University of Gastronomy (2006-01 - 2006-12)

Secondary School of Gastronomy & Tourism (2003-01 - 2006-12)