• Mark’s Motivational Monday #9
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    Mark’s Motivational Monday #9

    Installing Muscles… Please Wait

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  • Week 25 – Update
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    Week 25 – Update

    Day 175 End of Week Twenty Five – 12 January0.6kg (1.3lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date29kg (63.9lb / 4st 7.9lb) That’s a reduction of 26.4% of my starting body weightMuscle Mass and Fat Mass remained stable at 78.5% and 17.2% respectively.Lean Mass is now up to 83% and my Basal Metabollic Age is now down to 51. I am aiming to get that to below 50 by the time I reach my 56th birthday in exactly four weeks time. FRIDAY – 5 January PULL training session with Matty – Barbell row 50kg, assisted pull-up, upwards seated row, lat…

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  • Patellar Tendinitis

    Patellar Tendinitis

    Patellar tendinitis can affect runners, particularly those who engage in activities that involve repetitive stress on the patellar tendon. While it’s commonly associated with sports that involve jumping, running can still contribute to this condition due to the repetitive nature of the activity. After all, running is a continuous series of small jumps. Here are some specific considerations for runners with patellar tendinitis: The treatment for runners with patellar tendinitis may involve a combination of rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, physio therapy, and modifications to training. Individualised care is important, as the severity of the condition can vary from person to…

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  • Mark’s Motivational Monday #10
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    Mark’s Motivational Monday #10

    Today I Will Do What Others Won’t So Tomorrow I Can Do What Others Can’t

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  • Week 26 – Update
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    Week 26 – Update

    Nearly 6 months has passed since I started this amazing “journey”. What started out as a simple weight-loss challenge has turned into a total lifestyle reboot. Back in Juy 2023 I could never have imagined being where I am right now, let alone the destination I am heading towards. Day 182 End of Week Twenty Six – 19 January1.6kg (3.5lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date30.6kg (67.5lb / 4st 11.5lb) That’s a reduction of 27.8% of my starting body weight.Muscle Mass increased to 80.8% whilst Fat Mass decreased to 15%.Lean Mass is now up to 85.0% and my Basal…

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  • The First Six Months
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    The First Six Months

    Today, 20th January 2024 is the six month anniversary of that ‘switch’ in my brain flicking over and making the decisions that have since led me to this point – Day Zero, 20th July 2023. Once I had made the decision to change and embark on a weight-loss challenge I immediately ordered, what I thought would be my diet staple, Huel. A nutritionally complete food, providing all essential vitamins and minerals, protein, essential fats, carbs, fibre and phytonutrients. During that day I discussed my plans with Coach Ken (although back then neither of us realised the impact he would have…

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  • Mark’s Motivational Monday #11
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    Mark’s Motivational Monday #11

    Limits Only Exist If You Choose To Have Any!

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  • Five Stone!
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    Five Stone!

    Six Months and 1 Day and I’ve reach my FIVE STONE Milestone. As Coach Ken put it… “Epic!”

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  • German Volume Training (GVT)
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    German Volume Training (GVT)

    German Volume Training (GVT) is a weight training method that involves performing 10 sets of 10 repetitions for a specific exercise. It’s often used to promote muscle hypertrophy and endurance. The idea is to use a moderate weight and focus on high volume. Read more about GVT

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  • Week 27 – Update
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    Week 27 – Update

    Day 189 End of Week Twenty Seven – 26 January2.6kg (5.7lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date33.2kg (73.2lb / 5st 3.2lb) Current weight – 76.7kg (12st 1.1lb) That’s a reduction of 30.2% of my starting body weight.Muscle Mass increased to 81.0% whilst Fat Mass decreased to 14.7%.Lean Mass is now up to 85.2% and my Metabolic Age (according to the Tanita Body Scanner at Ribby Hall Health Club) is now down to 40. And more milestones. FRIDAY – 19 January Personal Trainer session with Matty the PT at JD Gym (Thornton-Cleveleys) – PULL DAY: Barbell row, deadlift, lat pull…

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