thank you for following me through my journey :) your support both here, on facebook and in person has been a huge help towards keeping me on track towards my goal.
I started this mini challenge as I have been unable to commit to playing football this year so wanted a push into regular weight training to ensure I continue to practice what I preach :)
The Program
Big thanks go out to Bryan Kavanagh whose athletic physique program I have been following:
http://www.tiny9.com/u/athletic_physique
I found the program to be well organised, easy to follow, challenging and progressive which is exactly what I was looking for and the range and type of exercises involved meant it was fun to follow too (well, if you like this kinda thing like me).
The goal:
My main target was to get my body fat below 10% and to start to look more defined and athletic (As a personal trainer I felt I should look the part as well as being generally fit)
The results:
Success :) I managed to take my bodyfat down to 9.4% my shape has changed a fair bit and my abs are begining to show so i'm pretty pleased. More so than the physical appearance changes, I have enjoyed how much stronger I feel. Before starting I could barely throw together a set of 10 chin ups (the easier ones with the palms facing towards you) whereas now I am performing chin ups with weights between my feet and can do 5-6 wide grip pull ups with pretty good form. Being able to achieve these exercises is just as pleasing as the physical changes :)
The Pictures:
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Let me know what you think with a comment below or some feedback on facebook :)
Thanks Guys,
Nathan
www.nathanlee-pt.com
