Any fitness freaks?

Fives times a week here - 2 x PT sessions (mainly boxing and trx resistance outdoors) then upper and Lower split in the gym and then include a swim/run plus a game of squash - per week

Protein is a must in order to get the required level of protein into my body through the day and for my objectives

Clean diet is the real key. Big protein rich breakfast, smaller meals through the day and then protein rich dinner in the eve following the gym. Other things which are essential for me were - cut out all sugar, no carbs, no fructose so caution with fruit, no bad fats

I started this in jan and did it hardcore for 3 months (objective was to feel good for holiday at end of march)

Before I started I weighed 89kgs and shockingly had 30% bodyfat - yet I look normal!!
At the end my weight was 85% and bodyfat was 19%
I'm 6'1

Since getting back from hols in the 1st week of April I got flu etc so haven't restarted my training in earnest - but I'm back on it from Tuesday!
 
Jamie ... Where did you get your meal plan / nutrition plan from? I run out of idea with food and get too bored

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-Tom- said:
Jamie ... Where did you get your meal plan / nutrition plan from? I run out of idea with food and get too bored

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Hi mate

I got advice from my PT on what to and not to eat in the basic form. After that I just put stuff together - but it's not easy. Best way to do it is to list out all the stuff you can't / shouldn't eat - then take it from there

Iphone add ilovefitness has some great free recipies

Some examples

Breakfast - 4 bacon (medalions) and 4 dry fried/poached eggs

11am snack - protein shake / peanut butter on rice cake

Lunch / tuna salad / chicken salad /

1pm snack - fruit salad

Pre workout - protein shake

Dinner - chicken / turkey, broccoli, carrots, green beans, mashed sweet potato - all steamed
 
Haven't been near a gym in 20 years. Think I'll stick with sun sand and surf. 8) :thumbsup: :D. Plus walking up and down the fine Cornish cliffs, to find grockle free zones, to keep me fit for the next 20. :wink:
 
I'm pretty freaky about fit birds ......
Not sure that what I have for breakfast has anything to do with that though, but I could be missing something :cry:
 
It's funny when you mention fitness a lot of people talk about weights and protein exclusively. Sounds more like body sculpting/building to me.

A lot of the "ripped" guys in my gym have zero real fitness because they avoid the treadmill at all costs. They also seem to have large torsos and arms and spindly little legs too. I haven't been in ages but when i was going regularly I looked very toned with good muscle definition but I wasn't big (a bit like an 800m runner say) but i could also comfortably do a sub-20 minute 5k as well. I've no interest in looking like a meathead.

What's the point of having lots of muscle if you don't have any stamina?
 
original guvnor said:
It's funny when you mention fitness a lot of people talk about weights and protein exclusively. Sounds more like body sculpting/building to me.

A lot of the "ripped" guys in my gym have zero real fitness because they avoid the treadmill at all costs. They also seem to have large torsos and arms and spindly little legs too. I haven't been in ages but when i was going regularly I looked very toned with good muscle definition but I wasn't big (a bit like an 800m runner say) but i could also comfortably do a sub-20 minute 5k as well. I've no interest in looking like a meathead.

What's the point of having lots of muscle if you don't have any stamina?
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Original Guvnor, I agree, meatheads don't look good (haven't heard that term in ages! I normally associate that with 'beat me up' looking people, and I don't think guys with massive arms and shoulders (real top heavy) from lots of weights, yet normal legs look nice at all). Just a personal view.
 
RubyBlueZ4MC said:
I believe this thread needs some more pics :D
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Be careful what you ask for Ruby.

One from 31 years ago, sat on the Top of Gibraltar. 8)

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And one from last Year, in Tenerife. :roll:

 
T2FFN said:
andrewbowers133 said:
300kg dead, 220kg bench, 200kg squat
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Unless that's a typo you have unusual 1RM figures. If you can bench 220kg but only squat 200kg you must be all upper body strength and neglect legs.

200kg squat isn't to be taken lightly by any measure, but a 220kg bench I would think would put you closer to 300kg squat, if that level of strength was across the whole range.
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I am 6"5 which makes squatting more difficult. It would be hard to get to 200kg if I "neglected" legs. Also if deadlifting correctly there is a lot of legs involved.

Original guvnor / oak and acorns - If you neglect legs you won't get that big (No big compound excersises means there is not enough hormone release to support a massive amount of muscle growth). It is a very popular thing for people that aren't confident about what they are talking about to say about people that work hard in the gym / with their nutrition.
 
Andrew funnily enough my legs are the strongest part. Years of middle distance running, football etc. For a man of my weight and frame I'm good at dead-lifting and squats.

I do know what i'm on about. I've spent a long time in gyms, done the shakes/nutrition stuff myself. I also know a lot of weight-lifters that couldn't run down the street without being out of breath but they may look ripped with a low body fat.
 
ok, i get that you are good at squats / deads for your weight. Considering that you have done a lot of running and playing football that is understandable. You can get strong legs without anything else being particularly strong. Just hard the other way round.

I was answering your point about people with "massive" upper bodies and small legs.

I also know a lot of people generally (whether they have muscle or not) that couldn't run down the street without being out of breath, I don't think that is relevant.
 
Well the point was that people associate fitness with body-building. To me they are very different things. To be physically fit you need stamina as well as strength. To answer your other point I do see a lot of (mainly) young lads though with big torsos and weedy looking legs - we call them the t-shirt workout brigade! :thumbsup:
 
original guvnor said:
It's funny when you mention fitness a lot of people talk about weights and protein exclusively. Sounds more like body sculpting/building to me.

A lot of the "ripped" guys in my gym have zero real fitness because they avoid the treadmill at all costs. They also seem to have large torsos and arms and spindly little legs too. I haven't been in ages but when i was going regularly I looked very toned with good muscle definition but I wasn't big (a bit like an 800m runner say) but i could also comfortably do a sub-20 minute 5k as well. I've no interest in looking like a meathead.

What's the point of having lots of muscle if you don't have any stamina?
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What I also meant was it is interesting that it seems alot of guys associate fitness with weights and protein. In my eyes this take on it comes across as 'bulking up', getting more muscly.

andrewbowers133 said:
T2FFN said:
andrewbowers133 said:
300kg dead, 220kg bench, 200kg squat
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Unless that's a typo you have unusual 1RM figures. If you can bench 220kg but only squat 200kg you must be all upper body strength and neglect legs.

200kg squat isn't to be taken lightly by any measure, but a 220kg bench I would think would put you closer to 300kg squat, if that level of strength was across the whole range.
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I am 6"5 which makes squatting more difficult. It would be hard to get to 200kg if I "neglected" legs. Also if deadlifting correctly there is a lot of legs involved.

Original guvnor / oak and acorns - If you neglect legs you won't get that big (No big compound excersises means there is not enough hormone release to support a massive amount of muscle growth). It is a very popular thing for people that aren't confident about what they are talking about to say about people that work hard in the gym / with their nutrition.
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andrewbowers133 - I was meaning when guys have big muscles in their necks and shoulders which looks disproportionate to the bottom half of their body, it seems abit too far and doesn't look attractive. However, I know this is a personal thing. I think being healthy overall is important.
 
A good mix is definitely important. I come from a gymnastics background and try and keep CV and flexibility up whilst lifting too :thumbsup:

Getting there...!
 
Can't say I understand much of whats been written here. Like another language with all this talk of supplements and cretins (sic).

As a 6'3" 41 year old father of one that tries to eat healthily, cycle, run and keep fit but balances that out with laziness, lethargy and eating the occasional pie I think my routine is pretty good and long gone are the days of me wanting to look totally ripped (not that I recall ever wanting to be like that!).

Sincerely admire your determination, dedication and ability to recognise the opportunity for a selfie gentlemen :thumbsup:
 
I try to train at least 5 times a week, weights on three, pilates on one combined with cardio and a further cardio day. It all depends on what you want to achieve but a clean diet, consistency and dedication are key factors here. It is important to not become impatient and keep on going, it is not a five minute wonder and takes serious commitment (again depending on your aims). I use My Protein and take their True Whey as well as Health Aid's BCAA's before and after training with other supplements (zinc, chromium etc). I have a problem with my Insulin so it is crucial I eat every three hours and stick to mainly low glycemic foods. Wheat isn't my friend either unfortunately however I am not coeliac and tolerate Spelt so I go between that and rye as an alternative...

Whole grains people, veg, fruit and protein. Portion size is equally important, don't over do it at each sitting, you'll just be maximising your insulin secretion and your body won't know what to do with all those excess carbs which will then just turn into fat storage!
 
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