Over the past couple of months I have used the body scan machine in the gym. You know that expensive machine near (or in) the changing room that gives you a full body reading of your body fat percentage, BMI and everything else. Over the past month, I have seen my belly get flatter and flatter.

I have seen my arms and my back muscles get more defined. But for some reason, the reading of my body fat percentage won’t fall below 24%. Yet if I use my scales at home I get a reading of 22.8% and if I use the skinfold calipers I get a reading of 22%. This seems a lot more accurate! Continue reading “Body scan machines”

A lot of people feel bad about not going to the gym for a day. Many people say it is terrible because it’s a sign of becoming lazy!

So why did I see a need to take a full week off and why did I feel so good about it?

I did it because I was TIRED and I feel great for it. Continue reading “A guilt free week away from the gym”

A Quick History Lesson

Throughout my adult life I have been a strength trainer. I haven’t much cared for any cardio work, until recently anyway. All I’ve ever wanted is to look and feel STRONG.

In my teenage years, I was one of the quiet ones. The type of lad you would find sat with the ‘geeky’ kids. Heck, I got bored with playing football (or soccer if you’re American) with all the alpha boys claiming they were the top dog – I felt inferior. Continue reading “How heartache has changed my goals”