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Help Wanted - Gym Finder

mattlewis52 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:32:51 +0000

So, long story short, I’ve just been transferred to South Africa, and am going to working out of offices in Heidelburg. Can anyone recommend any decent gyms in that area or am I going to have to commute from Jo’burg?

Softly, softly, catchy monkey

mattlewis52 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:09:01 +0000

Okay, so I’m now headed back to the gym following my blown rotator cuff to try and get back to where I was…after not having trained properly for almost 4 months for a variety of reasons I’m going to hit it with a renewed vigour. No more excuses.

…okay, so I may not be ready to go for American Gladiators anytime soon, but I’d like to drop about 15 pounds of fat and replace it with lean muscle over the next six to eight weeks…lets see how it goes this time!

Low Point

mattlewis52 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:03:44 +0000

So since the last blog, I’ve been working away from home a lot, which means great difficulty in trying to fit in any gym time at all. And now on top of that I’ve picked up an injury - and not just a little niggle either! My shoulder has been blown for about three weeks now and it’s still causing some discomfort and so training in completely off. Not good for motivation or attitude at all because I had started making some good gains.

So plan B - try and get cardio in, and then plenty of leg workouts…and hope I can stick to it…

Slow (no) Progress

mattlewis52 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:03:37 +0000

So…I’ve managed to put on one pound every week!! Now, I know that my training is going well, I’m lifting good weights and as always my cardio sucks (this has seriously got to change), my diet is considerably cleaner than the whole holiday period but still I can’t lose the weight.

Cardio it is…this weekend I’ll start making an effort to do at least 45 minutes of useful cardio…here goes nothing…

2008 - The refocus

mattlewis52 — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:49:24 +0000

So anyways, towards the tail end of ‘07 I really tailed off - too many parties, excuses and poor diet! Not impressed! But the plan is to hit the new year full on. I’ve started cleaning my diet, I’m not intending to drink for at least the whole of January, and hit the gym seriously. The big problem is still cardio - I don’t have the time in the week and my asthma is playing up with the cold weather - the plan is to hit an hour or two at the weekends and keep the weights for the week. Let’s see how this goes then…

The Comeback - part ii

mattlewis52 — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:31:02 +0000

So the tail end of last week was good - excellent chest and shoulder days followed by an okay leg and arm session…I’m still acheing today in all of those and i feels good…so today is going to be back, and I’m aiming for a PB with deadlifting, so long as my gym hasn’t been flooded!!

Keep it up folks

Post Vacation Lull - the comeback

mattlewis52 — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:35:49 +0000

Okay, so it’s two weeks since my vacation and it been real hard to get back in to it. I’ve picked up a slight chest infection which has caused me to cut cardio to the absolute minimum, and the backed up work load at the office means longer hours and less opportunity to get to the gym.

That said, this weekend is the starting point for my new kick. Seeing posts that have been put up by you guys is a great motivator and I know that I just need to get my head down and refocus - with some proper commitment I’ll nail my diet and get back to making those gains.

Thanks for your help, it’s good to see what kind of levle you’re aiming for when setting goals!

Time Out

mattlewis52 — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:46:48 +0000

So, its almost here…my first holiday in several years, with an opportunity to finally relax on a golden beach. After having missed my target of reducing my bodyfat, I’ve decided to take the opportunity to try and get some enthusiasm for cardio - early morning jogs and plenty of time spent in the pool - sorely missed in the everyday training because there simply aren’t enough hours for work, weights and cardio - and light weight/high reps in the hotel gym…

A week next to a beach in Turkey and I’ll be good to go…here’s hoping!

Top 10 Gym Pet Hates

mattlewis52 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:57:25 +0000

Okay, so as my first addition to the blog I need to get something of my chest - it’s a topic that me and my buddies reflect on often, and I’m not a hater, don’t get me wrong, it’s just that serious training needs no distractions.
1. People that don’t put the weights back where they should be – simple housekeeping…

2. All the gear, no idea – just because they’ve been to Nike Town doesn’t mean they can train well. Note especially middle aged men in Lycra, a big no no!

3. Bad Form – simple philosophy – use less weight and maintain good form (if you have it in the first place) – I have no sympathy for people that get injured through bad form, even myself.

4. Groups congregating and chatting around machines and benches – WTF!!, this isn’t the Women’s Institute

5. People using an incline bench as a flat bench, even when there’s one free.

6. Mobile Phones – you training or texting?!

7. BO – okay, so sweat is natural, but there’s no need to stink!

8. Lack of eye candy – vanity is a great motivator for both men and women

9. Feeling weak – lack of sleep, lack of energy…it sucks big style!

10. Circuit trainers/uneducated folk breaking up supersets.

I’m not for one second saying I’m perfect, but my training is heading in the right direction at the moment and even little things can get to me - and I apologise if anyone thinks I’m out of order with any of these, it’s not my intention, just my thoughts…

…on a more positive note, I had a great day training chest yesterday, I’m seeing some good gains at the moment, and talk about those endorphines…wow!

max52

Welcome!

mattlewis52 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:45:15 +0000

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