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Fit Status:
I've got it under control. I see gains - I feel unstoppable now!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Theodor
Sex:
Male
Age:
17
Location:
Denmark
Occupation:
Student
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Sep, 2008
How I Started:
I've never seen myself as training material. I have to admit that I've been a bit of an indoor nerd - wish I had started training back then!
I guess I was just a product of my sorroundings; tho I had some friends playing soccer on high level. They were often going to the gym to work out. I was slowly drawn by this completely new world.
I bought dumbbells and rubber bands - started out slowly. At first I trained pretty casual; also only training upper body :/
Things have changed since then. I started seing my training as a lifestyle instead of a hobby. This new way of looking has brougt me results.
Why I Love It:
I love training because I can see the result of work. I know that nothing is a waste; every single shake, rep and denial of sloppy food is a victory.
I also like the mix of simplicity and complexity in this lifestyle/sport. It seems basic to outsiders; pumping iron and eating chicken - they have no idea of the complexity behind every technique and nutritional consumption.
How I Stay Motivated:
I get motivated by others who have obtained a physique which is better than mine.
I get motivated by others who talk about "making progress", but in the end just keep on talking. I can do better.
I also admire people who have an attittude like a beast when it comes to training - training smart, but pushes it to the limit.
"Their weakness is my motivation"
60 kg
This was taken on my summer holiday to Nicaragua in 2007. When I got back to school I bought my first pair of dumbbells.
Although, my serious training started one year later (september 2008).
Being able to train is not just to lift the iron. It's about passion, control and the will to share and learn - this man has it all.
kind regards, Theo
I deeply admire you.
What do you think about people who "grunt" loudly while working out? Do you do it?
Sign of dedication. Horrible to "fake" though.
- Updated Mar 25, 2009 11:22am
What do you do before your workout to get motivated and energized?
I don't really have a specific ritual.
Although I get pumped up just by the atmosphere of the gym and my warm up.
- Updated Mar 24, 2009 10:20am
Do you currently have a workout partner?
Yes
Why do you like having a workout partner? What are the benefits?
The benefits by having a training partner are endless.
1. First of all, he helps me keep up my motivation.
2. Secondly, he makes sure that I use proper technique.
3. Thirdly, I can focus on lifting the damn weight (going out 100%), since I know that he will always be there to pick it up if I'm in trouble.
By having a training partner, my training changes from being my individual journey to be a social session and hardcore training at once.
My training partner is "Buragu" here on bodyspace, check him out!The benefits by having a training partner are endless.
1. First of all, he helps me keep up my motivation.
2. Secondly, he makes sure that I use proper technique.
3. Thirdly, I can focus on lifting t...more
I need a break. I just know; I can feel it inside. I feel like I'm stuck in an old pattern. Minor injuries are showing, time to lay off. I want to follow "Navy Seal Training 1" at first - running, pull ups, pushups, situps progression basically.
Hey man- I've had to put the training on hold for a little while due to a minor shoulder strain, but I should be back on track in a few days. How's your training going?
Thanks for the add- I am currently following Bob Chick's training and nutritional ideas. You can read through his thread here
http://forum.bodybuilding .com/showthread.php?t=10798983 1
I try to make it simple, well sort of.
I do sets to the point were im burning and hurting by the end of the third set and i just do one exercise per body part unless it's legs then i do 2 or 3.
The knees aren't to bad yet, I just try to avoid to much stress on them, especially the left. As for squats, I don't do them to often, try to find other means to accomplish that exercise.
I bike ride as well. Knees are destined to be bad. Both my parents have had knee surgeries for torn cartilage, and I can already hear my left knee crackle a little on the tough hills, ha. So I stick to low impact bike riding for cardio, plus I like it better, cover more ground and can enjoy the scenery. Can also dodge muggers better, ha.
I am atm really looking forward to my first HST-cycle. It's gonna be pretty basic; someting like this:
1 Front squat
2 DB press
3 Bent over BB rows
4 Seated rows
5 BB curl
6 Lat pulldown
7 Dips
Abs are taken care of on off-days. I only gonna hit my shoulders with DB press and rows, since I'm afraid of RC damage - so, I'm gonna let it rest.
My new goal that goes along with the HST-cycle is proper warm up - I tend to be a little sloppy when it comes to warming up : /
