FabSwingers.com forum: What are your 2023 fitness goals?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

First of all. I want to wish you all a happy new year.

It is a new year and now my cutting phase have started till the summer. I will do a slow cut to get more definition, which means that I will cut the calories slowly and slowly increase the cardio. I will be training 3 times a week doing a full body workout,

here is my year plan:

January to may: Slow cut

June to september: Maingaining (Eating at maintenance)

October to december: A slight surplus (About 300 calories)

What are your fitness goal?

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

Bought into the Fitbit crazy!!

Goals:

Drop 1st 4lbs currently back to my “fighting weight”, currently weigh 14st 12

Develop more leaner physique

Include more functional strength rather than traditional and mechanical weight training

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

I want to lose about 10kgs & prefer going super strict for a quick loss over shorter period. Then I can hit maintenance quicker.

I’ll be gym 3/4 times a week with a 5km run after every gym session although cardio increases my appetite so I may cut back a little.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

going for a dadbod this year..

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We shall keep going to the gym that we've been members of for 6 years, cutting of a weekend - that's cutting cheesecake or carrot cake.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

To get back to running a 5km in sub 28 and running a 10km in 1hr 5

Nowhere near that but fitness starts on Monday but going to brisk walk to station to start with

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Bought into the Fitbit crazy!!

Goals:

Drop 1st 4lbs currently back to my “fighting weight”, currently weigh 14st 12

Develop more leaner physique

Include more functional strength rather than traditional and mechanical weight training "
Good luck and that is a good goal too, not at all. I have been doing weight lifting since I was 18, about 22 years, it is one of my hobbies.

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

I'm aiming to do dry January

I am planning to introduce a daily walk, 2-5km, increasing to 5-10km at weekends and then up to 20km in the summer

I'm going a daily plank +squat challenge and will be dipping into hiit with Betty Rocker

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

I'm a larger than life chap so my fitness aim isn't so much as getting fit but to get fitter and thinner. Never gonna be thin but want to be thinner. Never gonna be fit but want to be fitter as it were.

Happy new year all

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Add some bulk

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I'm aiming to do dry January

I am planning to introduce a daily walk, 2-5km, increasing to 5-10km at weekends and then up to 20km in the summer

I'm going a daily plank +squat challenge and will be dipping into hiit with Betty Rocker "
That sounds like a good plan too, good luck

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Lose a stone of body fat plus whatever I put back on over Christmas. Get back to regular gym pattern, the world cup ruined my schedule!

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I want to get climbing again, I miss it.

Fitness wise though, I’m restarting from scratch.

Need to lose some lockdown timber and regain my cardiovascular fitness first off, than burn through the rest.

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By *ordo320Man
over a year ago

Gatwick

Mine is simple, I hope. Which means it’ll be manageable, fingers crossed!

It’s to keep to my routine of 4-5 visits a week to the gym and to increase my strength. Hopefully leanly! I’m not bothered about looks, I just want to be fit and healthy. Will need to add some cardio into the mix too.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

im very fortunate tend to eat what i want but dont put much weight on,, for me walking bit of bench pressing,, i do knock a few press ups out each day..

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By *cott73Man
over a year ago

brighton

Find an ab....

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By *C79Man
over a year ago

Caterham

I plan to shift about 2 1/2 stone of snacking & drinking too much for months on end.

I'll be super strict with calorie intake & drop the weight over a couple of months.

I also suffer with a bad back/neck so reintroducing exercise will be more gradual.

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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Somewhere

Primary goals to stay in good shape, add ~3-4kg of lean mass over the year.

Secondary compete in bench only competition. Need to hit 197.5kg, getting to 180kg will be easy, the last 17.5kg not so much. Will see how the body holds up.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Hello Shag, wishing you a very Happy New Year!

So my fitness goals - I want to get back into swimming. Visit the gym at least three times a week and to carry on with lifting and cardio. See improvements in those areas. Go back to attending my friend's yoga classes to help with my mental state and also improve flexibility. The main goal is to be consistent even if I really don't want to - I can cry my way through sets.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Get fit enough to do the London to Brighton ride in just over 4 hours.

Then look to get ready to do the coast to coast fun ride in 2024.

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

I want to get back to running, personal circumstances have made it tricky in the last few months but hopefully that’s in the past.

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

I'm a pretty regular gym goer but never took my diet seriously. I've also been unwell recently and haven't trained properly for about a month.

My goal is to eat right, train hard and get as lean, strong and fit as I ever have been.

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

I had a pretty lazy 2022 and didnt train anywhere near what i should have done. This year is about training for an Iron Man in 2024. So I've booked runs, rides,swims and Tri's throughout the year with a half Iron Man in Austria in September.

I need to shed a good few KGs before I start to put it back on as muscle and get to my optimum weight

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

After a month of cutting back the training and resting, I’m ready to start the year back in the gym

I want to get back into lifting heavy weight and building some more dense muscle

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

Carry on losing weight to help me get to ultra marathon number 3

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

I'm gonna experiment with being plant centric. (That's like vegan but without felling everyone, although I just have, shit)

Improvement my movement. Be it flexibility, posture, or just stop being an old man every time I bend over.

Gym etc are now so part of the routine I don't really have goals per se.

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

Get fit

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

Oh, and pick up all the gym bunnies... Chatting up gals at the gym is legit okay, right ?

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

"Get fit"

Get fit using the Elf model

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

"Get fit

Get fit using the Elf model "

Elf's dead.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Do more exercise and lose at least 2kg of weight

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

"Get fit

Get fit using the Elf model

Elf's dead."

Well this is a delightful slice of news to fuck into the new year with

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

No specific plan but want to get healthier & end 2023 in better condition & on less medication than I am on now

J x

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Happy new year fitness fabbers

My plan is to continue bulking upto 97-100kg by end of Feb currently 93 then start cutting for birthday in August

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Stay fat. Happy new year.

The mr

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

"Get fit

Get fit using the Elf model

Elf's dead.

Well this is a delightful slice of news to fuck into the new year with "

Start the year as I mean to go on, spreading joy as always.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Continue being fit and healthy. Eat well, distance walking, no stress (I work freelance). I don't do too much as at my age, I'd like to keep ligaments and joints unstressed.

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Do more sexercising

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I swim a mile twice a week and have a weekly yoga class, I will just continue to do that. Keeps me nice and trim at 62Kg.

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

Happ New Year everyone! I am going to get back to the gym to do weights and cardio (aiming for 4-5 times a week), going to get up earlier to get some fresh air and steps in with my dog before work, drink more water, get back to doing my meal preps and focus on eating more fruit & veg and less processed junk

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

*Happy

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

My fitness goals are to remain consistent at all times.

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

It's a tough one for me this year to be honest. Last year it was about me trying to build muscle with as little fat as possible but as I'm trying to get back into football and carry on with table tennis this year, it might be more on conditioning. That may involve more cardio as opposed to weight based training to help

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

Now my Achilles has sorted itself out, I’m really pleased to get back running again, and looking forward to getting my Parkrun pace back, as well as losing the 1/2 stone of weight I’ve put on over the last year

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Hello Shag, wishing you a very Happy New Year!

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Hi _eli, ty and a happy new year to you too, that is a good goal too, good luck. I also do yoga. I do ashtanga yoga, it is fun

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

Minimum 4k every morning on the water rower. Weights 4 times a week. Aim is for 75 kg. Currently 78. I take cordyceps once a day as a Supplement. Highly recommend them.

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

My goals or to out bit more weight on and maintain, also to do more calisthenics as need to focus on core and balance.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

I might actually put together a planking regime as better than nothing and good for the core, if I join a gym I doubt I'd use it

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I am 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh around 90 kilos I say I am short , stocky with a dads bod.I haven’t been to a gym since February 2020.At the moment I try to walk 3-4 times a week 3-5 kilometres a walk I am not losing weight but neither am I gaining weight.Not sure if you I want to join a gym to do weights or carry on as I am.My downfall has always been food too much of it and the wrong type of foods I guess I must try harder.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I've only looked at goals up to April, Manchester Marathon and I'm aiming for a sub 4 PB. Along the way I'm hoping for PBs at half marathon and 10km.

After April, I'm not sure. It'll either be more of the same but possibly a return to track racing on my bike. Or final commit to a triathlon.

I'm also enjoying the gym and having a better body at 51 than I've ever had in my life, vanity and a Peter Pan complex may continue to fuel that

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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

"First of all. I want to wish you all a happy new year.

here is my year plan:

January to may: Slow cut

June to september: Maingaining (Eating at maintenance)

October to december: A slight surplus (About 300 calories)

What are your fitness goal?

Honestly would just like to get lifting again and shift the fat. Seriously unmotivated lately

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

To not go to a gym, to not do crunches and to not pull a rowing machine cable

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"After a month of cutting back the training and resting, I’m ready to start the year back in the gym

I want to get back into lifting heavy weight and building some more dense muscle "
That is a good plan too, good luck

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

Would love to get to a gym to tone up a bit but working fulltime and kids always put a stop to it.

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By *MandMMCouple
over a year ago

Welwyn

Continue to build on my riding. And add more strength and conditioning. Oh, and flexibility, which is dire at the moment

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

January - December.

Maintain the ability to breath. Retain the ability to fit into my existing wardrobe.

That's about it. I don't want to push things too hard too early.

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By *ab365XMan
over a year ago

Paisley

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By *ab365XMan
over a year ago

Paisley

Just going to continue with my momentum of going at least 4 if not more times a week, last year I got myself into a reasonable level of fitness which I’m happy with, but I’m looking forward to what gains I’ll make this year, watch this space!

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

Do you have the thread bookmarked from last year? I want to check if I did promise myself something publicly but never delivered

I want to get into that dress from 2005 I'm still hoarding.

should be good by Summer but fingers crossed for April.

Fit-ilicious looking.

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

"January - December.

Maintain the ability to breath. Retain the ability to fit into my existing wardrobe.

That's about it. I don't want to push things too hard too early.

That sounds like a bloody good plan!!!

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By *pandjMan
over a year ago

Sparkford

For the last few years I've been very inconsistent with it all so currently trying to get into a routine and stick to it. Was gonna try getting my abs back for March but think that won't be possible but will chip away at it.

Done about a month of 5x5 stronglifts and the weight is ramping up nicely plus added benefit of raising my libido. At the same time got back into a wattbike cycling program 3 times a week. The summer is usually a struggle to go in the gym as I'd rather do outdoor stuff.

I race xc mtb usually and only had one race in 2022 where I fell off and did my rotator cuff in so stretching and strengthening my shoulder is key. Need to do an xc race series and then the SW cyclocross league in the winter. Am crap going downhill off road so need more practice but local stuff is shyte.

Also training for a mountain leader qualification. Off to Chile for my 40th on a 10 day exped which will take some timber.

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

Following Midnight's lead on the "daily plank +squat challenge", continue with the regular dog walks, find a couple of abs and get down to eleven stone.

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

"January - December.

Maintain the ability to breath. Retain the ability to fit into my existing wardrobe.

That's about it. I don't want to push things too hard too early.

A"
breathing is difficult tho. At least, breathing properly. Signed, a mouth breather.

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

Lose two and a half stone !

I am soooo fat !

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

"Minimum 4k every morning on the water rower. Weights 4 times a week. Aim is for 75 kg. Currently 78. I take cordyceps once a day as a Supplement. Highly recommend them. "

Started cordyceps today, put the powder in my morning shake

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

get to and maintain 13- 13.5 stone

and not have a heart attack, siatica flare up or slip in my own sweat from burpees

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Looking to get to 13st 14at the moment

And looking to do a triathlon this year I was supposed to do it last year but hurt my shoulder and lost all motivation but this year I will smash it

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By *amnaughtybutniceWoman
over a year ago

tf1

Dry January

Back to training. Doing an Ironman in June.

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By *amnaughtybutniceWoman
over a year ago

tf1

"Looking to get to 13st 14at the moment

And looking to do a triathlon this year I was supposed to do it last year but hurt my shoulder and lost all motivation but this year I will smash it

Which triathlon are you planning ?

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Looking to get to 13st 14at the moment

And looking to do a triathlon this year I was supposed to do it last year but hurt my shoulder and lost all motivation but this year I will smash it

Which triathlon are you planning ?"

In the lakes around Windermere

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Dry January

Back to training. Doing an Ironman in June. "

Very impressive which one are you doing

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By *i4bicplsMan
over a year ago

Darwen

I'm aiming to reduce my alcohol intake by a pint a week.

Exercise more and tone up. Might even get my blackbelt.

It's all there for the taking.

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

"Get fit

Get fit using the Elf model

Elf's dead."

Elf’s gone

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By *amnaughtybutniceWoman
over a year ago

tf1

"Dry January

Back to training. Doing an Ironman in June.

Very impressive which one are you doing

Staffordshire

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Dry January

Back to training. Doing an Ironman in June.

Very impressive which one are you doing

Staffordshire "

You will be putting the effort in what time are you looking at doing it in

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By *ustincider888Man
over a year ago

Preston Ish

To not drink anymore but I'm not going to drink any less either

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

"After a month of cutting back the training and resting, I’m ready to start the year back in the gym

I want to get back into lifting heavy weight and building some more dense muscle.

That is a good plan too, good luck

Thanks and you!

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By *hite meat for BBCCouple
over a year ago

bmfc clubs

Lose some weight, hit some new lifting PR’s, be better than I was yesterday and fingers look better naked.

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

Hope to do my first Sprint Triathlon this year. Had to cancel last year because of Covid but fingers crossed for this summer or Autumn.

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"To not drink anymore but I'm not going to drink any less either "

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By *amnaughtybutniceWoman
over a year ago

tf1

"Dry January

Back to training. Doing an Ironman in June.

Very impressive which one are you doing

Staffordshire

You will be putting the effort in what time are you looking at doing it in

7 hours hopefully. I’m not quick - sorry should have said 70.3 but aiming for full when I turn 50

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Dry January

Back to training. Doing an Ironman in June.

Very impressive which one are you doing

Staffordshire

You will be putting the effort in what time are you looking at doing it in

7 hours hopefully. I’m not quick - sorry should have said 70.3 but aiming for full when I turn 50"

What ever your doing it’s very impressive that’s for sure

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

Gee you are all so good. I have about 3 stone to lose. I absolutely hate running so aim to do lots of walking along with a couple of pt sessions a week. I may try and do some stuff at home as the gym just isn’t for me. My weakness is I’m impatient and don’t lose weight fast enough for my satisfaction so give up easy. But day one of the healthy eating has gone well, just need to keep at it.

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By *orl1971Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Goal is to try and find a good time to go to the gym in Jan when it’s not rammed. Hate Jan. Going to gym in Dec was nice and quiet.

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

Over 100kg deadlift. I hurt my back being a complete novice at it and I've slowly been increasing the weight. Up to 90 now.

That and general fitness. More cardio

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By *r SensualMan
over a year ago

London

Get big, get strong up until spring then look to cut down from then through the summer and begin bulking again in the autumn/winter

Back in the gym tomorrow after having the last few weeks off

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

The plan is to continue with exercising I do each week, but sort my diet out, it's shocking! If I crack that I should drop a stone

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

chichester

Get big muscles on legs / glutes and some more core

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

To walk more

Do 13000 steps a day at work

Sort my food out

Diet is atrocious at the moment

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

I was just told my cholesterol is 6 so I need to reduce it to 5, and the weight loss has to continue, my spinal injury has piled on the pounds of late.

I need to get out on the boats more to increase physical activity.

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

My goal is to actually eat proper meals , rather than having 1 a day or just snacking on rubbish for convenience. I’d like to get a little more fit and join a gym but I don’t have the confidence to go and I wouldn’t even know where to start.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

"My goal is to actually eat proper meals , rather than having 1 a day or just snacking on rubbish for convenience. I’d like to get a little more fit and join a gym but I don’t have the confidence to go and I wouldn’t even know where to start. "
,, you would be surprised how many people are helpful in the gym men and women,, go for it

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

Just remember most gym goers are in their own world. And that everyone there knows the battle is against themselves, not others. In my experience there is very little judgement. And most of that is reserved for the person who hasn't left his ego at the door. It's very easy to not be that guy.

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

Me and Mrs ready to reduce a few pounds!! Had been planning a it could do wt some does and don't s of anyone can give!!! Happy New Year Everyone

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

Meal prep is a great way to do this! For a couple of hours on a Sunday, you can have your breakfast and lunch sorted for the week. Check out Joe Delaney on YouTube who has some great meal prep ideas

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

Thank you!, it’s just silly little insecurities and not wanting to turn up , then being like “eh ok what now”

. Maybe going with someone the first few times will make me feel better

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

Meal prep is a great way to do this! For a couple of hours on a Sunday, you can have your breakfast and lunch sorted for the week. Check out Joe Delaney on YouTube who has some great meal prep ideas

Great idea!. I love cooking for other people but when it comes to me I usually just make anything that’s quick and convenient at the time. Maybe if I had stuff already prepared I’ll be less likely to just snack on rubbish

I’ll go have a look

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By *astesLikeMagicWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

Get my splits.

Not something I thought I might want until a couple months ago

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

Eat more cake

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

Thank you!, it’s just silly little insecurities and not wanting to turn up , then being like “eh ok what now”

. Maybe going with someone the first few times will make me feel better

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put up a meet

Even now, I try and plan my workouts beforehand. And then almost go thru them in my mind on the way there.

Holla if you want help !

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By *r-8-BBCMan
over a year ago

LONDON

"First of all. I want to wish you all a happy new year.

here is my year plan:

January to may: Slow cut

June to september: Maingaining (Eating at maintenance)

October to december: A slight surplus (About 300 calories)

What are your fitness goal?

I'd like to loose a stone or close to per month to reach my desired goal. Lost it before but put it back on

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Continue being fit and healthy. Eat well, distance walking, no stress (I work freelance). I don't do too much as at my age, I'd like to keep ligaments and joints unstressed."
That is a good plan too

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By *KG12Couple
over a year ago

Burnley

To lose a stone by getting back into healthy eating and cardio.

After a few weeks of cardio, add some resistance in an attempt to tone up a bit.

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By *he force is strongeCouple
over a year ago

Doncaster

We will be cutting all alcohol out,eating relatively clean with the odd treat,hitting the gym 5x a week with a set plan.

We want to lose weight slowly and gradually as the last time we where working out properly we lost weight to fast and when the pandemic hit we just put the weight right back on.

Been finding it hard to get the right motivation ever since

We also want to get back into kick boxing

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By *picy mancMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Well my first one back tonight after Christmas and new year and wasn’t as bad as I thought 5k run on a high incline 27 mins and then 45 mins medium weight on chest and arms then squats and some light weights on legs

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By *endydick.CumbersnatchMan
over a year ago

Goal to be more strict and less impulsive on my diet. I know the catch points but need to be more on it to stop myself derailing the good work I do.

I'd like to get consistent sub-20 5km runs with a buffer and sub-40 10k's. I've done half marathons and longer, but never officially run a marathon. Also want to do more trail and cross country running than same ol' road roads and find more adventurous events and places.

I'd also like to balance cycling time with water time (rowing and kayaking) and access and explore more areas.

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

"Mine is simple, I hope. Which means it’ll be manageable, fingers crossed!

You don’t need to worry about looks…

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

I just want to be beach fit

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

"To get back to running a 5km in sub 28 and running a 10km in 1hr 5

Nowhere near that but fitness starts on Monday but going to brisk walk to station to start with "

Ran 3 * 5km this week - started at 48 mins - then down to 41.

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By *ordo320Man
over a year ago

Gatwick

"Mine is simple, I hope. Which means it’ll be manageable, fingers crossed!

You don’t need to worry about looks…

Thank you, neither do you too, fingers crossed we'll be able to manage some cardio together some time soon

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

Take my recently diagnosed heart condition serious and make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of it getting worse

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

Be more consistent with my protein and meals to add on some lean muscle mass overall and to get cardio fitness back for running season!

Generally happy with shape though. Fitness is more about being able to do stuff and health for me.

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By *amyam5627Man
over a year ago

Swadlincote

My plan was to step up another gear the bodybuilding training I started last year, but that’s gone out the window after I was assaulted by someone in my local, I was trying to leave at the time and got jumped from behind , no training for a month or so due to injured knee and ribs.

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

First race of the year done yesterday. A gentle 10k while recovering from being under the weather

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Just to stay fit and put on more muscle.

Him

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

I started back at the gym just before Christmas.

I'm only going once a week at the moment, my ME/CFS can take a beating if I ramp up too much too quickly.

I'd like, by the end of the year to be back 3 times a week and be deadlifting what I was pre my gastric bypass...

(Which was then 90% of my body weight, now would be 145% of my body weight...)

Between those and squats I want to get my ass back to what it was.

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By *unCycleGymRepeatMan
over a year ago

Greater London

Running:

400mtrs Sub 60seconds. 68(2020).

Squat

100kg, all the way down and up. Currently half squats.

Gym

100kg, 85kg currently

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By *ornycouple19Couple
over a year ago

grantham

"First of all. I want to wish you all a happy new year.

here is my year plan:

January to may: Slow cut

June to september: Maingaining (Eating at maintenance)

October to december: A slight surplus (About 300 calories)

What are your fitness goal?

To be in my best physical fitness of my life by my 40th at the end of the year

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"Running:

400mtrs Sub 60seconds. 68(2020).

Squat

100kg, all the way down and up. Currently half squats.

Gym

100kg, 85kg currently

Why is the weight so important a better gauge is pullups as we are all built different.

Power to weight use your body as the weight. If you build mussel getting to you gaols it will slow you down.

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By *ormorantMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Staying alive will do for me..

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By *rojan23Man
over a year ago

neverland

To get back in the saddle and get back to the downhill trails and get some miles done on the bike, uses to do average 60 miles a week would be nice to get that back, use strata to track everything

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By *pandjMan
over a year ago

Sparkford

Still at it but doing less CV as had a week off everything due to my boy being ill and off school. Took 10% off my weights but its ramped back up again and haven't done any CV in about 3 weeks now.

Weights wise I'm over 110kg on the Squats which is getting cheeky 3 times a week but still going. Deadlift I did 140kg 5x1 but my grip is starting to hold me back as I have to reset/take a break after each rep due to sore palms.

Pulled my neck/back doing OHP so on lighter weights with that and it's always been a weak point.

Eating everything I can lay my hands on but trying to be good.

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

Simply maintain what I gained over the last year while continuing with a slight progressive overload.

I love my body at the moment, and I'm just going to enjoy it - preferably in good company.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Stay injury free

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Eeerrrmmm,

I’ll get back to you on that.

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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Somewhere

"Running:

400mtrs Sub 60seconds. 68(2020).

Squat

100kg, all the way down and up. Currently half squats.

Gym

100kg, 85kg currently

Why is the weight so important a better gauge is pullups as we are all built different.

Power to weight use your body as the weight. If you build mussel getting to you gaols it will slow you down."

Why not make it about the weight, if that's what motivates someone?

The majority of people aren't interested in measuring their strength against others, only bettering their own numbers regardless of how big or small it might be.

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

My objective is to slowly recover from the two bouts of Covid that I acquired: (one before it was called Covid-19) and also later the Omicron variant; and then incrementally improve my fitness to be able to walk marathon distance, with relative ease.

No rush, just gradual and continued weight loss.

Most importantly, I have implemented changes to improve my sleep, such as new lightweight thermals.

From experience, good sleep hygiene and lots of rest is vital.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

To lose some weight not a lot but a little, I'm going to go back on low carbs and see how that works out

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By *SuperbMan
over a year ago

now in Germany

I’d like to do the tan dance in Brecon Beacons this year. Fit enough to enjoy it

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

To do everything comfortably,that is my only aim now , l played sports all my life but lm gone past the stage of competition now , everything l do is just for my own benefit now both mentally and physically, doing what l love doing sets me free, l just love my skipping rope , love it , as l said it sets me free , l would highly recommend skipping as a form of exercise for everything.

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

Increase mobility lost through injury and get my Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt

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

To get a curvy ass

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

I lost the just over a stone that I wanted to in Jan/Feb, got my all clear mid Feb did my pretraining distance trial and aced it then a speed trial and aced it ...

Now need to get motivation back as want to add 3+ yoga sessions a week, 3+ workouts and 2+ jogs a week into the mix ... need the motivation and discipline back

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

I think I've come to the realisation that I can't put more muscle on without adding a bit more fat as well which I don't think is a good trade off. So I think I'm just going to maintain what I have by going gym 3 times a week and getting involved in more sports like football and table tennis for other activity and managing my diet a bit better.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

To eat less chocolate, less frequently. Hopefully will be super fit by week three.

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

Improve my booty

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Get below 80kg

Run a 10k PB

Compete in BJJ

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

Lose some timber and get back to where I was before lockdown (climbing 6a, regular 100km rides).

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

Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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

Bigger legs and stay around the 14/14 half stone mark being lean

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Incremental improvement is working nicely: ten miles yesterday with relative ease; no stiffness and if necessary, I could have repeated the route but the afternoon rain intervened.

Lots of high quality sleep is essential; and back out again today. Happy Days.

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^"

You look amazing fella

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

My target is to get round a 10k again, in my lovely red chariot

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By *ixenforfunWoman
over a year ago

banes mask

"Increase mobility lost through injury and get my Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt "

Ah i miss the days of rolling

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

I’m trying to increase my physical activity and improve my strength this year. Started walking more just before Xmas and I’m trying to add a bit more distance every week or so. Hoping to get back into yoga and maybe start some weight training.

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

"Increase mobility lost through injury and get my Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt

Ah i miss the days of rolling"

Stop missing them then and start again

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

My goal is fitness sausage roll in my belly

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

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^"

Impressive at any age!

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

Try to shake those menopausal few pounds that have snuck on, winter is a struggle for me due to SAD, so I naturally eat better and exercise more in summer anyway, don't really anticipate having to put huge effort in, I'm maintaining flexibility, could do with some weight training. With health issues and arthritis, slow and steady is the goal

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

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You look amazing fella

Thanks buddy. I appreciate you on the forums also. You have a top SOH. I think I also saw you at the social last Friday at Abfabs. You are wearing a rather large green hat ?

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You look amazing fella

Thanks buddy. I appreciate you on the forums also. You have a top SOH. I think I also saw you at the social last Friday at Abfabs. You are wearing a rather large green hat ?"

Haha, yes - that was me! Was a fun night, I’ll say hi if I see you there again!

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

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Impressive at any age!"

Thankyou

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By *amnaughtybutniceWoman
over a year ago

tf1

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^"

Looking good.

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

"Seeing as I’m 52 next month i will be happy to maintain this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Looking good.

Ditto x

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By *neforone69TV/TS
over a year ago

Congleton

If I can pull my socks up in a morning on Happy

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

To maintain my weight, up the yoga/walking & get back to David lloyd gym

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By *rMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Somewhere

My plans are going well.

Just over 1kg up in 11 weeks, waist has dropped by 1/2" so no lard going on.

Hit 180kg bench was first target that was easy, adding the next 17.5kg to that I reckon will take me a year based on the last time I hit those numbers.

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

"My plans are going well.

Just over 1kg up in 11 weeks, waist has dropped by 1/2" so no lard going on.

Hit 180kg bench was first target that was easy, adding the next 17.5kg to that I reckon will take me a year based on the last time I hit those numbers."

Impressive numbers.

But as I’ve read on here many times - dad bods are the way to go

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

Same as usually…attend gym more than I did last year lol

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

Had a great session today.

30 mins 5km incline run followed by some pull-ups dips and hammer curls. In and out of the sweat box within an hour.

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Bench press like prime Lou Ferrigno

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