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1995 - grunge, techno...what was all that all about seriously!!, started working out. Initially for sports reasons but wanted to grow some mass as I was a skinny 66kg / 145lbs with 27cm arms and a 89cm chest!
To present went through really good training high's and some not so good low's – all in all great to go through all this but gotta realise when you have to turn down the volume sometimes – wisdom can only come through eff’n up!
2008 – training totally collapsed due to injury and motivation spiralled out of control as a knock on effect. Was this end..no just a new beginning!
January 2009 - picked up the pieces and decided to fight back as I was nearly 100% again – could have easily given up like the general mass in my age bracket but have always enjoyed the challenge and the buzz. For the moment, I am below 10% body fat (8.50%) and hover around 170lbs so back on track - key difference I am fighting fit and it's sustainable…not lookin to thrash my body with the whole cut and bulk regimes.
Key learning’s meant that I had to take a new direction that is sustainable and compatible for every day living (check out my blog and training journal).
Key Learning message:
Understanding nutrition is the key, you don't need to go hardcore with fitness to achieve lean mass growth.
Why I Love It:
Love the mental and physical challenge. This year I have managed to fast-track a lot of my gains back by trying new ideas and concepts - great to see when the hardwork pays off and FAST!!
Getting there in terms of accomplishments and constantly shifting the goal posts..especially going heavy with weights. At the start of the year I could only bench 85kg / 187lbs (6 reps) and today it's 110 /242lbs (6 reps)...120kg/264lbs is just around the corner!!
If I could train everyday I would but I don’t – I really enjoy it that much.
Also kickin it still like I was in my '20s.. training started in 1995, 36 is just a number (and a good one at that!!)
How I Stay Motivated:
Love the challenge and enjoy waking up in the morning to train and keep active. Current split – 70% weights / 30% Fitness (last year 30% weights / 70% fitness, not good!)
Training strategy encompasses, running (beach and track), weights, boxing, rowing and anything crazy that decides to come into my space. With all this kickin around, you have to have a system that can support this and also need to look the part!! Also, hell regimental and have the mad eye look when I train.
My current goal is to keep improving and maintain the mental and physical edge – yeh want it all and why not!
BB Accomplishments:
Have managed to turn myself round from the brink
Boom - 2009 was a comeback year, BF dropped 14.5% to 8.5% by May this year. Have remained under 10% since March.
Key changes in diet and training have resulted in mass gains (several cm's in all directions), waist decreasing 4.5cm and body fat dropping 6.5%. All this is permanent and easily manageble.
Can't rest with these results though - this was only the start to get things back on track..looking better in the horizon!
Forum Signature:
"Failure lies not in falling down. Failure lies in not getting up."
Workout journal =>http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread .php?t=116089381
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2009 7:48am
What wabeer1 Is Up To:
Nov 28, 2009
wabeer1updated Fit Status "Boxing, lifting and running - life is awesome!"
The low down..
Hell injured and spirit broken. Felt that I had reached the end of a great training journey that started when I was 21. Feelin all my 35 years but decided that my body had recovered enough to kick start all this again - love training and gotta bring it back from the brink. Never want ...
A stronger focus on rows and shrugs - back is looking a lot thicker and wider. Just bought some wrist straps so exciting times to see were I take my training!
Take advantage of the Aussie summer and beast up to 187lbs.
Goal (Long):
Goal Charter: -
1. Build a bigger athletic body that is injury free and sport compatible - anything from boxing to running.
2. Keep BF levels below 10%, ideally sub 8% in leaner drive periods.
3. Keep up the fitness and sport push.
4. 40cm+ arms!!!
5. Maintain a healthy diet and eating paterns.
6. Improve Strength and keep setting new goals when they have been reached.
His awesome physique is the product of hard work and dedication. By far one of the most seamless training systems that sets the benchmark. Also has a great attitude and his is willingness to mentor and share his information has helped me and others to progress rapidly. Appreciate the support and motivation.
Simply big J is a beast! Incredible discipline and a consistent healthy lifestyle delivers strong results. Thanks for your support and help - really appreciate it.
Late in 2008 I was sitting idle, a dodged up knee from sports and running, bunged up shoulder and wondering how the F did it all go so wrong. I have always been active and thought for a moment that maybe it was retirement time for sports and lifting..heck most of my mates had given up....
Key Objectives:
• Build a bigger athletic based body
• Increase strength and push limits more
• Remain under 10% BF and hit 8% in leaner cut cycles
• Maintain a healthy eating pattern
• Keep fitness as a priority
Weight Training Regime
Time and intensity are key – workouts...
CUZ! Haha I enjoyed reading your last comment haha your dam right I am! Thanx by the way my Thanksgiving waz Amazing! Did you celebrate it?? Haha so you got to be a beach bum all week!? You lucky man you good to hear though get that t.l.c. in. So you are looking big and that water iz lookin amazing! Have a solid week my Cuz. Jah bless
-Kdeazy
Boxing...fantastic. And, yes, that's keeping it real! Was Mrs. Wabeer your sparring partner who clocked you in the head?! Me, I'm just doing my thing, slinkin into the gym, flexing at the mirror, doing my reps and going on with my day. Work, sleep, eat, lift..and a little jogging.
Healthy diet versions of all the tradition courses. I invented all the recipes and jotted them down for use in a book on staying youthful that I plan on publishing. Starting hitting the boxing training today. speedbag came back to me like riding a bike. Ratta tat tat finishing with strong straight rights. Wham. the heavy bag I felt the punches flow and the footwork was there but I got winded real fast. I forgot boxing good shape is WAY tougher than regular gym guy good shape.
I pretty much listen to everything except that death metal screaming crap and jibberish rap. I did behave for thanksgiving just had some plain turkey, carrots and olives, got full really quick so I was a little bummed I didn't get more in.I'm so jealous you're a beach bum. I would give anything for a few days on the beach!!
Lol all part of the game! Stack is the same as crash? Nice lingo. How long ago was that? Looks like you'd get pretty messed up in that sport. My weekend looks like work and gym time ha. Maybe some movies. I'm stoked for the warmer weather to roll around, I just bought me a wakeskate this morning and I'm amped to ride it.
Totally destroyed legs yesterday... had to take the lift this morning! And tonight is the big test of shoulders again... not too well!
Nice back thickness on the pic here!
Thanks man. I've been determined not to let the holidays get the best of me. Xmas will be the real test. I did good with the feast today. Can't go into any detail or a worm will kick my ass. That is a cool pic. Is it at the beach?
yeah I wish I was a toolie haha! I've been experimenting to see what exercises I can do with the injured wrist, so far its dips, all leg exercises, pushups and pullups, anything else aggravates it so been hitting the treadmill and doing some kickboxing in the gym most of the week to try and boost fitness/get the fat burning. what are the plans for weekend?
Still gowing strong with my workouts. Trying to mix things up and experimenting with new things. Up to 40 lb dumb bells. I'm confused which protein I should take, any suggestions.
