My new workout program -Mark

Hi again, it's me, Mark,

Here's my workout program for the foreseeable future.  I won't go into the individual exercises now until I can talk about doing them with perfect form...this workout comes from Arnold Schwarzeneggers "Encyclopedia for modern bodybuilding" I borrowed this from my local library then ordered a copy 2 days later.

This book covers everything and its heavy enough to be used as free weights itself!




These workouts are to be done twice a week, therefore 6 days a week with 1 day of proper rest.

Workout 1 (aka Monday+Thursday)
                   
                    Chest, back, abs and 30 mins cardio

Workout 2 (aka Tuesday+Friday)

                    Shoulders, arms, abs and 30 mins cardio

Workout 3 (aka Wednesday+Saturday)

                    Thighs, calves, lower back, abs and 30 mins cardio

This is going to be the hardest workout program I have ever attempted but I will succeed, nothing will stop me achieving what I want.  There will be obstacles but it's how you overcome them will define my success...I can't wait for it to start and it starts from today!

Thanks for reading

Mark

My gym...Zone Fitness Northallerton

Now then,

Mark here with a quickie about the gym Sarah and I go to.
It`s Zone Fitness in Northallerton.  We have both been to other gyms in the past but it hasn't felt quite right, I can't put my finger on it but something was missing.

That changed when Ryan and Mike opened Zone Fitness in Northallerton.
It is a gym that just feels right for the two of us.  They are great instructors who listen, advise, encourage, monitor and motivate.  They have helped me personally with diet, meal ideas, recommended supplements and the timing of meals, which, I struggle with due to work.
They also practice what they preach...ie exercise and healthy eating leads to healthier and better you.

Just a thanks from the both of us.
Ps Sarah's apprehensive about her challenge Ryan...dare I ask what's mine?

All the best Mark

Who inspire me...

The people who inspire me

There are a few people who have inspired me to be the best I can be.

Firstly the love of my life my gorgeous husband, who got me back into the gym again and who is as dedicated as I am to get to where we want to be. We go to the gym together as often as we can, which helps to keep each other motivated.

                                               












Our children Amelia and Luke who support us both and always ask what we've done at the gym.

This lady is Nina Ross a IFBB Pro Bikini Athlete, Twice UKBFF British Champion, Myprotein Ambassador and Pre competition prep and one to one/group posing, health and nutrition consultant. Nina advised me on which supplements to take, and even took the time out of her day to give me a  phone call a few months back, to find out where I was on my journey and to advise me. That was kind of a WOW moment for me and keeps me motivated to be the best I can. Such an amazing and genuine person, would love one day to be trained by her and hope to meet her one day too.

I'll be back again soon :)

Sarah x

People who inspire me...by Mark

My inspirations for my fitness goals are many and varied.  I do not wish to be like anybody else...I want to be the fittest and best that I can be!

To start with its my wife & children.

My son Luke in his RAF
 cadets uniform

My wife Sarah and daughter Amelia

 I was really ill for a few years and now I feel it's the right time to get my ass in gear & change for the better.
I hope it will also show them that you can change for the better after adversity.  I hope in turn I may inspire others and my children to achieve whatever they want in life.


My fitness heroes

My first & biggest inspiration is the current European strongest man, 2nd in the world's strongest man namely...

Hafthor Bjornsson aka Thor Bjornsson, but you may know him better as "The mountain" - Gregor Clegane in The Game of Thrones.

He looks like a bodybuilder and is as strong as an ox!

Next is Gizelle Higginson, a IFBB competitor and bikini fitness model, entrepreneur and a lovely person too!

She has offered words of encouragement and advice even though I have never met her yet...I wish to one day, just to say thanks!

Last and by no means least, is in my humble opinion, the man with the greatest bodybuilding physique on history...Frank Zane!

Never the biggest bodybuilder but the one with the most perfect symmetry...I love reading his articles in any magazines or online.

I'll be back soon with my current workout program!

Regards Mark