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[1984mini25]

I don’t really need to lose any weight though, as I’m currently 9.4 stone, height of 5foot9 and a 30 (Ish) inch waist. Witch if my maths works out is a bmi of 19.4.  

What I do need is to build muscle in my lower back and left leg. I’ll have to see if I still have the picks of the bruising that comes up on my lower back. But I have been told from someone watching that my left leg looks to be a lot weaker than my right, and it was the left hand side of my lower back I pulled a few years back.  Plus what would be a relaxing stroke, the old lady/don’t want to get my head wet head up breaststroke, for me isn’t. Because of the extra stain on my lower back and weaker leg.  So because of my back issues, I start off normally and once my back starts to get tired I switch to using a pull buoy and just using my arms and upper body. I know it might be cheating to some, but if means I can do more or stay in the pool longer I really couldn't care.

 

 

 

Edited by 1984mini25, 13 December 2015 - 10:07 PM.

[Steve220]

Try doing some squats and lunges. Good form, 3 sets of 10 reps 3 times a week should help :) it's all about form.

Wish I could find a decent swimming pool that isn't full of gossiping mothers or toddlers pissing in it. Instead I just use the weights bay.

[1984mini25]

That's thankfully not a problem I have to deal with, as at both the pools I visit under 16's are banned from the main pools unless its a general swim of a weekends. Now if they could just do something about the easily offended females who have issues with tight, wet form fitting shorts that do show but still keep everything covered, trotting a round in bikinis that are 10 times too small with the constant boob rearranging and dental floss wedges and flabby backsides.   

[Anthony30]

I don’t really need to lose any weight though, as I’m currently 9.4 stone, height of 5foot9 and a 30 (Ish) inch waist. Witch if my maths works out is a bmi of 19.4.  

What I do need is to build muscle in my lower back and left leg. I’ll have to see if I still have the picks of the bruising that comes up on my lower back. But I have been told from someone watching that my left leg looks to be a lot weaker than my right, and it was the left hand side of my lower back I pulled a few years back.  Plus what would be a relaxing stroke, the old lady/don’t want to get my head wet head up breaststroke, for me isn’t. Because of the extra stain on my lower back and weaker leg.  So because of my back issues, I start off normally and once my back starts to get tired I switch to using a pull buoy and just using my arms and upper body. I know it might be cheating to some, but if means I can do more or stay in the pool longer I really couldn't care.

 

 

 

You should be the same height/weight as me roughly.  I'm 5 FT 9, 9 ST 1.

[Steve220]

Christ, I feel heavy in comparison. I'm the same height but 12st stone. However, I've probably got a bit more muscle mass than you guys.

Edited by Steve220, 14 December 2015 - 11:05 PM.

[Mon_Papillon]

A simple weight training routine will help build strength and size - that is the easy bit.  

Work with big compound multi-joint free weight exercises (think Barbell Squat, Dead-lift and Bench) and avoid the fixed machines.

DO NOT go blindly into it though, any good gym should and will give you assistance with these exercises - don't just watch YouTube videos and think you know how to do it, ensure someone who knows what they are doing talks you through correct form.  FORM IS PARAMOUNT - bad form equals injuries.

 

However you need to ensure you are getting the calories in to allow the muscles to grow and repair - this part is the challenging part IMO

[Anthony30]

Christ, I feel heavy in comparison. I'm the same height but 12st stone. However, I've probably got a bit more muscle mass than you guys.

My work colleague said he weighs 18 stone, and the same height, maybe slightly taller than me, but fairly well built. LOL.   I'll try and focus on building my upper body next year. Realised I was fat at 17/18 ish, so lost weight, now I don't like being skinny.

[Anthony30]

[New game mini]

Last time I went to the gym I got really hooked on 1 machine, I could only use it for an hour at a time tho as it made me feel really sick. I can't remember what it was called but it had Twix, Pringles, Mars,all sorts...it was ace!!

(I'm sorry I'll stop now)

[Anthony30]

Last time I went to the gym I got really hooked on 1 machine, I could only use it for an hour at a time tho as it made me feel really sick. I can't remember what it was called but it had Twix, Pringles, Mars,all sorts...it was ace!!

(I'm sorry I'll stop now)

My reward was a blister on my left foot.

[Anthony30]

I still need to buy some protein though.

[megamini_jb]

Last time I went to the gym I got really hooked on 1 machine, I could only use it for an hour at a time tho as it made me feel really sick. I can't remember what it was called but it had Twix, Pringles, Mars,all sorts...it was ace!!
(I'm sorry I'll stop now)

[Steve220]

I still need to buy some protein though.

Ant, you don't NEED protein supplements, just good food. It will help fuel your body to do more exercise too!
I don't really take pics of myself, but I reached a goal in my training today, 80kg bench and 110kg deadlift. I'm celebrating with a smug selfie! Zomg what the hell BBQ!!&@£

Edited by Steve220, 27 February 2016 - 03:34 PM.