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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
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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.
The big T is a very humble guy that hits the gym hard, derives great results and provides scope that you can kick it and achieve in your 40's and beyond. An awesome guy and hold him in high regard.
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...
So impressed am I with your torso shot, that I had to add another comment today. I just hope it won't be the catalyst to further the well-known Italian penchant for hubris. Leave Lancia to pout in her garage slot. Jim
Poor Lancia! Sounds like all my bmw's that kept breakin down...worst was my Avus Blau 95 M3...fukr left me stranded twice in a month once! Glad to hear you took a needed few day holiday...I try and plan when I need a few days off. What do you usually find as best? I try to do either 5-7 days off every 8 weeks, or a back off week training only 3x. Ideas on that? Never heard of Icehouse...have to check them out!
Thanks big P! Got em good this afternoon after training Chest. Delts crankin in that post race pic man! Of course I gotta rep da 80's!! Had some Tears for Fears on after Idol! :D What's you train today?
hey Piero! i havent been on in a while. Hope the injury is all healed now. I lift everyday. have to. and school of course is always a pain lol. keep up the good work bro
Ha! Why is it that beer and pizza are so good together? Whenever I make it down to Australia, we'll have to go for a 5k run, then down a couple beer like your last run...and I thought us Canadians could always find a reason for a beer.
I will be spending long days here at work, my home away from home. Hopefully my last weekend here though. Of course, I will hit the gym tonight and Sunday some time.
Hi P, I am feeling stressed with assignments piling up and auditors breathing down my back. It didn't help that I had to go home early yesterday with a migraine, but today is a new day full of hope of getting more done!
