Ricky Ross

5 steps to supporting mental health immediately. 5. Start walking more. 4. Spend time in local parks. 3. Drink water. 2. Eat more fruits, veg, meat. 1. Stop punching down politically. Migrants are not responsible for energy prices or the housing market.

This one absolutely resonated. Dropping deep, human truths, it's densely descriptive in it's approach to scene setting and without it could easily be 100 pages shorter but it's bizarrely captivating settings and mystery had me hooked. Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer. #booksky #books #reading

I don't care much for Marvel comics these days, I mean I do love the characters but with so many other rich stories, universes, characters etc by so many creative writers, independents and artists its a shame not to look beyond what the big guns publish.

Been going book daft recently. Absolutely worn out by the gaming industry, I can't trust a TV show not to get binned after one season and books don't require a subscription either. I'd tell you I'm saving so much right now but I really have bought ALOT of books...

Chipping away, two weeks and counting until I throw myself in front of a camera lens for my first fitness shoot. Posing in my own studio gym is one thing, this is gonna be so alien to me. #fitnesssky #fitnessky #blueskyfitness

Three weeks from shoot day. Stressful week. Not wanting to let down my coach or photographer has kept me on track this week. #blueskyfitness #blueskyfit #fitness #fit #gym

Hey Dundee! I'm Rick. I own a private gym that you can hire by the hour. See, I understand that gyms can be overwhelming, so I removed the people. There's a link in bio if you'd like to book.

Just having a moment in a lake, in the Fjords, in Noway. Absolutely incredible escape. What a place for a swim. #fitness #fitnesssky #fitnessky #blueskyfitness #holiday #fit #health

Really wanna share my hobbies Again, but my social feeds being my business page means constant comic spam is not what to folk signed up for when the day job is fitness. So, I'mma share here instead mostly. Gimmi a wee comment, what are you currently reading?

@sirjamesdouglas.bsky.social Thank you for the reposts mate, every wee bit helps. Much appreciated.

@patrickhorvath.bsky.social Just finished Beneath the trees. Nigels surname made me think of Mary Albright from 3rd Rock from the sun, that John Lithgow, the local unassuming killer from Dexter was in. Not sure if it's an intentional nod, but a fun connection all the same.

Do you close your fitness circles easy? I did, so I made bigger circles, made them harder to close, in fact if I'm closing them regularly and with ease, I'm leaving steps and challenge on the table. Embrace a little chaos and understand it's ok to miss once in a while if your bar is High enough.

Dundee. I know big gyms ain't your thing, but did you know you can hire mine by the hour? Your time. Your tunes. Your results.

Today's Canva project, few bits to mess about with and add but all in all, a good few hours work. Get these finished up and off to print Monday I reckon. PS, AI might be fast, but clients will wonder, if you use it on marketing, what else you shortcutting?

Do one thing today to move your health, knowledge or mental wellbeing forward. A big walk, a workout, a bit of study etc. Use an hour of your downtime today to get an extra step on yourself. #blueskyfitness #fitness #health #wellbeing

Over 40 years in a row of Celtic or Rangers winning the SPL. Definitely a broken, boring system. I unengaged from it years ago. It's a bust system for sure regardless of who you follow. Shit on American sports all you like but draft systems keep things entertaining for everyone.

Always amused me that drinking a wee carton of whole milk in the streets turns heads but slamming back bottles of yazoo doesn't. Same goes for most whole food vs processed variants. Imagine watching someone smashing into a pre roast whole chicken at lunch, you'd definitely double take. Strange.

Anyone else get nailed by that rainy/hail Dundee? Put a wee dampener on the step Count today but we pulled it back.

Starting to wonder how many folk followed me because they thought I was the other Ricky Ross from Dundee. 🤣

@stephengethins.bsky.social Congrats on the election result, I'd love to invite you along for a strength training session in my studio any time you are free. I'd love to chat about making strength training more available and less daunting to the public given it's proven benefits.

Anyone else sick of seeing those AI generated flyers everywhere? Thought I'd try something different today. #dundee #scotland #tayside #fife

Things are slowly coming in. It's been a year, I'll say that much but my health and fitness are on the up. Even as a coach, work and life can take you down if you're not careful.

Hey Dundee. Done with busy public gyms? Too many cameras and kids? How about booking a totally private training space for a change. Just you and that's it. Peace and quiet to do your thing. Zero distraction.

Back to more outside the box thinking for promoting my business here in Dundee. Algorithms have executed organic reach. Only 49 out of 1020 followers seen my last Insta post. It's dire over there if you ain't clapping to the tune of the Algo.

Fact of the matter is, Reform voters aren't capable of pulling themselves up by their bootstraps. They whine and look for excuses everywhere else but the mirror. Politics ain't coming to save you. That responsibility is yours alone.

Happy Monday folks. What are your plans, projects and priorities for the week ahead? Use me for accountability and I'll revisit this post on Friday to see how you got on!

Bed Book. What's on your night stand?

Dundee I'm working on refining my private hire by the hour gym to accommodate neurodivergent people across the city who might not thrive in busy gym spaces. I'd love some feedback on things I could implement that would be help people get the most out of the space during their sessions. Comment below

Really proud to be able to offer an exclusive training space to people in Dundee and Tayside I know that gyms can be overwhelming and an absolute blast on the sensory system but you can hire my studio by the hour and exercise in genuine privacy. Link is in the Bio for more info.

I have to charge for my time and in person coaching as that's my job, but I want to help those who most need it and can't afford it. For that, all my nutrition resources, programming templates etc are available for free for anyone who is struggling financially and with their fitness goals.

Absolutely beautiful day today in Dundee. Just back after a long shift at the studio, made sure to get the steps in though. People love chatting shit about Dundee, but it's a phenomenal place to stroll. You're never more than a ten minute walk from a bonnie Park or a hot coffee.

Great day in Dundee today. Good to see so many people out and about, getting those steps and showing up as a healthy city.

Measure your weight loss daily if you use a scale and start valuing that trend data over poor weekly weight fluctuations. You'd not treat your business that way, so why you'd do it to your body? #dundee #scotland

Calling Dundee locals! You can train in absolute exclusive privacy, how many gym spaces in the city can offer that? No more waiting on kit or dodging influencers cameras! Hit the link in my bio for details folks.

Inspire good habits with your kids early on. Had one if mine in the studio recently to show her the basics of getting strong!

Hey Dundee, If you see this, I'd love a reshare. I'm bringing 96 Bitter Beings, one of my favourite rock bands to Dundee on 9th February at Hidden on ward road. Their singer was the original CKY writer and vocalist! Huge for any old school Tony Hawk gamers out there. Thank you for reading.

CKY singer songwriter to play Dundee next month. Ex CKY & Jackass alumni star Deron Miller brings his classic catalogue to Hidden on 9th February. CKY featured prominently on Jackass, The Tony Hawk series and more. #dundee #tayside #fife #aberdeen #scotland

Now with added Hyperstasis. Ex CKY front man is doing his thing in Dundee this February. #dundee #tayside #fife #perth #scotland #gigs

Dundee, original cky singer Deron Miller brings his band 96QBB to the city. #dundee #tayside #music

Energy matching in coaching is huge. If our vibes are on the same level you are absolutely going to enjoy the session far more. You bring a positive attitude and you will reap the rewards.

The BBC is coming under fresh pressure over its coverage of Reform UK after a university study found it featured in a quarter of News at Ten bulletins over six months

Today was rough. Social media Algorithms, 'astroturfing' racists, Elon and twitter turning a local anti-social child into a folk hero for racism. I bite the bait. Do it to myself. Apps have been deleted and socials logged out. Time for a break. Blue-sky can stay, discover is switched off.

Hair chopped. Probably be the only hair cut for another two years, I'll enjoy the easy maintenance while it lasts.

Grandfather mode engage.

Picked up a new phone and the camera is a little too good. It auto sharpened my fucking eyebags so badly I'm currently buying a cucumber. 😂