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Your year in the gym

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By *rMonkey OP   Man
over a year ago

Somewhere

How was your year in the gym?

Did you hit your goals, surpass them, or fail miserably?

Unfortunately I failed miserably.

After serious injury in 2021 I was very briefly back to full strength early 2022 equalling all my best lifts and on course to break an 800kg total in powerlifting competition, thus qualifying to compete at European and World championships.

Unfortunately a health scare and various body parts giving me signs they no longer want to do that has forced me to reevaluate.

10+ years of competing has come to an end and I'm a bit lost.

Staying in shape now and may go for a bench only competition as those body parts work fine but it's not the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I knew there was somewhere I was meant to go this year!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Completely smashed it out the watter

1023 sit-ups with 20kg on my chest was impress To say the least

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By *rtyIanMan
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons

Sipsmith, henlys, Gordon’s, tanqueray, Brecon,

Oh I thought it said Gin

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I thought I had forgotten to do something too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow I’m sorry to hear that man!

It’s been good this year. I’ve stayed consistent and been training, pretty much every week. I took 3 weeks out in December and went back today… I felt that, but it did me good to have a rest and reset, I think.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"How was your year in the gym?

Did you hit your goals, surpass them, or fail miserably?

Unfortunately I failed miserably.

After serious injury in 2021 I was very briefly back to full strength early 2022 equalling all my best lifts and on course to break an 800kg total in powerlifting competition, thus qualifying to compete at European and World championships.

Unfortunately a health scare and various body parts giving me signs they no longer want to do that has forced me to reevaluate.

10+ years of competing has come to an end and I'm a bit lost.

Staying in shape now and may go for a bench only competition as those body parts work fine but it's not the same.

"

Welcome Most of my year was happily spent out of the gym as you can see from my rotund figure.

My goals include staying out of jail, out of hospital and out of the grave. I've crushed it for the last 6 years.

We collect lost souls around here.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"Sipsmith, henlys, Gordon’s, tanqueray, Brecon,

Oh I thought it said Gin"

Lol! Someone Pooh Poohed my Beefeater but it tasted perfectly good to me for the purpose of getting too d*unk to remember to leave the house or watch the King's Speech for the last 4 days.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"I knew there was somewhere I was meant to go this year!! "

I took my Fat ass to the Caribbean and swam 100 strokes every day.. that's enough gym for me.

I see a trainer nearly every week that way my body parts keep working.

I also lift heavy shit in my supermarket job 2 days a week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I give him a wave when I pass him in the street..

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By *ad Bod AdonisMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

What is this "gym" of which you speak?

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By *rtyIanMan
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"Sipsmith, henlys, Gordon’s, tanqueray, Brecon,

Oh I thought it said Gin

Lol! Someone Pooh Poohed my Beefeater but it tasted perfectly good to me for the purpose of getting too d*unk to remember to leave the house or watch the King's Speech for the last 4 days. "

I’d message you but can’t

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

Failed miserably.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

I joined one…if that counts

Only very recently though! I don’t have any goals but I need to be fitter as haven’t been skiing for a few years and we’re going at the end of Feb. I need my new hip to hold me up!!

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Didn't go, didn't make any goals but maybe next year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Didn't go, didn't make any goals but maybe next year "

You have a great body!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both did reasonably well.

Just maintenance really at our age.

Been a struggle last few weeks though with the cold and darkness.

We’re better when we know we’re going to be naked outside in company!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes...

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Didn't go, didn't make any goals but maybe next year

You have a great body! "

Cheers buddy, so do you

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester


"I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes..."

I like the bulking phase

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes...

I like the bulking phase "

Can I just have the huge muscles while remaining utterly ripped please?

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester


"I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes...

I like the bulking phase

Can I just have the huge muscles while remaining utterly ripped please? "

3 star jumps and half a plank should do it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes...

I like the bulking phase

Can I just have the huge muscles while remaining utterly ripped please?

3 star jumps and half a plank should do it!! "

Ok, I've done that and nothing's changed

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By *B69Woman
over a year ago

Wiltshire

It’s my goal for this coming year, re join and get into a routine

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By *arker secrets 321Man
over a year ago

West Bromwich

Was doin OK till back injury in Sept as ad massive effect on my work as well as my training. Got 2 re think my training goin 4ward in new year x

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By *ryingitout19Man
over a year ago

Wales

Mines been mostly about staying in shape, getting a bit stronger and keeping healthy really.

I find the gym more of a stress release than anything else, always feel a lot better after going.

I gave up the idea of a 6 pack a long time ago

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By *illsgrillsMan
over a year ago

lakenheath

Started the gym last January lost 3 stone then got introduced to strongman in august now trying to put the weight back on lol. Got my first strongman comp in feb.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bailed during Covid 1.0 and never went back. I got into cycling for cardio and just throw some modest weights around at home for toning. Some stretching exercises and that's about it these days.

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
over a year ago

Launceston

Said I'd never go to a gym - didn't go to a gym....

Totally smashed it

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"Sipsmith, henlys, Gordon’s, tanqueray, Brecon,

Oh I thought it said Gin

Lol! Someone Pooh Poohed my Beefeater but it tasted perfectly good to me for the purpose of getting too d*unk to remember to leave the house or watch the King's Speech for the last 4 days.

I’d message you but can’t "

You can message me in the forum. I get too many men in my inbox.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"Mines been mostly about staying in shape, getting a bit stronger and keeping healthy really.

I find the gym more of a stress release than anything else, always feel a lot better after going.

I gave up the idea of a 6 pack a long time ago "

I'd take those thighs and bum over a 6 pack any day. I've never had a 6 pack in my life and the thought of trying to achieve it in my over 40's fills me with dread.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've eaten and d*unk copious amounts but do the odd exercise to buff up my shoulders which are the only thing that really matters

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Sorry to hear that, OP. Hope you find something to fill the gap - must be very hard to adjust.

I'm going to be glass half full, which I find hard when it comes to me and the gym. I've been consistent, sticking closely to my programmes, and making progress. Numbers haven't raced up, but I'm at the point now where some gains are quite incremental on the big lifts and I'm ok with that.

But have taught an old dog some new tricks and focussed much more on Olympic weightlifting this year and have made real strides technically with the lifts, which I'm pleased about.

Looking forward to next year, but do want to bring my body fat down a little so probably need to up the cardio a little

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By *ryingitout19Man
over a year ago

Wales


"Mines been mostly about staying in shape, getting a bit stronger and keeping healthy really.

I find the gym more of a stress release than anything else, always feel a lot better after going.

I gave up the idea of a 6 pack a long time ago

I'd take those thighs and bum over a 6 pack any day. I've never had a 6 pack in my life and the thought of trying to achieve it in my over 40's fills me with dread. "

Ha ha why thanks

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By *r-8-BBCMan
over a year ago

LONDON


"How was your year in the gym?

Did you hit your goals, surpass them, or fail miserably?

Unfortunately I failed miserably.

After serious injury in 2021 I was very briefly back to full strength early 2022 equalling all my best lifts and on course to break an 800kg total in powerlifting competition, thus qualifying to compete at European and World championships.

Unfortunately a health scare and various body parts giving me signs they no longer want to do that has forced me to reevaluate.

10+ years of competing has come to an end and I'm a bit lost.

Staying in shape now and may go for a bench only competition as those body parts work fine but it's not the same.

"

Haven't started 2023

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes..."

It's the cut I fear! I'm in a perma-bulk! Must do better!

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By *mber and FireCouple
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

It's on my to do list

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I didn't have any set goals but just tried to steadily improve on all my lifts to build muscle. I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to keep it up much longer with my progression without going through a proper bulking phase but really can't bear putting on the extra fat along with the muscle but we'll see how it goes...

It's the cut I fear! I'm in a perma-bulk! Must do better! "

Yep, that's the worry too! Never had to lose any kind of weight before and wonder if I would even know how

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