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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
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 ...
Still holding together reasonably well given a grade 2 tear in a tricep which has limited a fair amounts of lift and boxing for over a month...Still nearly ready to fireback at full force again!
The Aussie summer is approaching and trying to grow at least another 7lbs of lean mass before then...living the dream!
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.
Was one of my first friends on bb.com and demonstrates time and time again how transformations are done (at any age). Smart, classy and knowledgable. Really appreciate the friendship.
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...
Here's again to abs and Italian cars and lovely lassies full of the sassies right down to their contoured a.....s. In short, the run has not permanently harmed you. Let's hear it no Boos! for the jumping 'Roos. Later. Jim
Ahhh that's not sounding pleasant. I pray a speedy and As best of a recovery for you man. Im not exactly sure to be honest, my dad has plans for me to go to medical school, and I've been looking to be a personal trainer, so maybe I'll combine both and do sports medicine or something.
Nice profile pic! Glad to see you are enjoying yourself even with the tricep injury haha. Training has been steady for me lately im making it in the gym 3x per week and im starting to see some progress again. Train hard, Cheers!
As for me i have just returned back from a carribbean cruise, great fun visiting places and having the freebies on board ship, nice gym on board too. Highly recommend it. talk soon and keep fit. cheers
hello matey, sorry for the late reply, ive been overwelemed with work, family and emails on here, hence the reason for the late reply. IM glad that your injury is on the mend and your starting up once again your fitness routine, important to stay positive i say.
Word man thatz not a bad time at all especially since you are gaining a lot of muscle, nice work! Im gonna check that right now. What you got goin on today? Keep on shovelin in that meat man you best be eating like a dag gun Tiger! Have a solid day Cuz Jah bless
-Kdeazy
I would take a LOT more than that to get me running. LOL, I just noticed that the person who took your pic has their finger over part of the lens. Was it your wife?
And was it very much like A.E. Houseman's poem ..the time you won your race, we ran you through the marketplace ...on shoulders high...? Congratulations. Nice back and bicept pic, Piero. Jim
Thanks man! Between work and school I'm trying to maintain motivation to workout, but it's my life so I can't give up. I appreciatethe motivation bro. How did you tear it?
Hey dude! You're probly getting ready for the day Im chillin out about to go to the gym itz 7pm here haha. Sorry about your tricep just keep babyin it and give it the TLC to get better. How waz your charity run today? Have a great day CUZ! Jah bless
-Kdeazy
