PH Transformation Thread 2012 - Pictures/Stats
Discussion
Hi All,
As discussed in the 'next transformation thread' this is the competition thread and the elements of this competition are made up of the combined wisdom of the Pistonheads masses!
Timings
March 1st - September 1st
Format
Please post your goals and provide weekly/monthly updates to your goals in this thread.
The format to the first goal setting post should be something similar to the below submitted by Frankeh.
User:Frankeh
Age:23
Height:5'10
Weight:77KG
Starting picture: <picture here>
Current stats:
50KG Bench press
57KG bent over row
65KG squat
Goals:
80KG bench press
80KG bent over row
110KG squat
And accompanying photo's should you wish to do so. I recommend photo's on the basis they will mean you are more accountable for your results which can help with motivation!
Please keep all chat/training advice to this thread;
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/xforums/topic.asp?h=0...
The winner will be determined by the Pistonheads community with a vote that will be linked to this thread.
Good luck everyone!
Lee
As discussed in the 'next transformation thread' this is the competition thread and the elements of this competition are made up of the combined wisdom of the Pistonheads masses!
Timings
March 1st - September 1st
Format
Please post your goals and provide weekly/monthly updates to your goals in this thread.
The format to the first goal setting post should be something similar to the below submitted by Frankeh.
User:Frankeh
Age:23
Height:5'10
Weight:77KG
Starting picture: <picture here>
Current stats:
50KG Bench press
57KG bent over row
65KG squat
Goals:
80KG bench press
80KG bent over row
110KG squat
And accompanying photo's should you wish to do so. I recommend photo's on the basis they will mean you are more accountable for your results which can help with motivation!
Please keep all chat/training advice to this thread;
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/xforums/topic.asp?h=0...
The winner will be determined by the Pistonheads community with a vote that will be linked to this thread.
Good luck everyone!
Lee
Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Thursday 1st March 21:05
Day 0
User:Frankeh
Age:23
Height:5'10
Weight:77KG
Starting picture:http://i.imgur.com/NgCfU.jpg
Current stats:
50KG bench press, 5x5
57.5KG bent over row, 5x5
65KG squat, 5x5
38.5KG OHP, 5x5
90KG deadlift 1x5
Goals:
80KG bench press, 3x5
80KG bent over row, 3x5
100KG squat, 3x5
57.5KG OHP, 3x5
160KG deadlift, 1x5
Notes: GAME ON!
User: Hagglebury
Age:30
Height:6'5
Weight:110KG
Starting picture: <picture here>
Current stats:
100KG Bench press
80KG bent over row
100KG squat
100KG deadlift
70KG Seated bar shoulder press
Goals:
140KG bench press
120KG bent over row
150KG squat
200KG deadlift
100KG Seated bar shoulder press
After being a lazy b
d for a year with virtually zero training other than teaching the odd self defence course I decided to get back onto the weights 3 weeks ago. I reckon I am carrying about 20KG of unwanted body fat so the goal is to achieve the above stats whilst reducing fat considerably over the 6 month period. I reckon it will be easily achievable.
I am 3 weeks into a 12 week strength gaining routine. Will post the routine to the other thread.
Good luck everyone!
User: Smitters
Age:31
Height:5'8
Weight:82.4KG
Starting picture: Edited as no one really needs to see this any more
Right. Here’s my plan. Apologies at the different format - I wrote it this morning in anticipation of the thread, but it should be clear enough. I'll put some chat/rationale in the chat thread! Game on.
Smitters
Age:31
Height:5'8
Weight:82.4KG
Starting picture: Edited as no one really needs to see this any more
Right. Here’s my plan. Apologies at the different format - I wrote it this morning in anticipation of the thread, but it should be clear enough. I'll put some chat/rationale in the chat thread! Game on.
Smitters
| Starting Point | Starting Value | End March | End April | End May | End June | End July | End Result | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 82.4kg | 78.0kg | 77.1kg | 75.0kg | ? | ? | ? | 72kg |
| Days on The Wagon | 10 | 41 | 70 | 101 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Cardio | ||||||||
| Running | 15 mins x 3 per week - treadmill | 3-8km two to three times a week, outside! | as last month - maintaining | nothing - achilles | ? | ? | ? | 25 mins x 3 per week - outside |
| Cycling | ~45mins | 50 mins | 45km on mtb | 45 miles mtb | ? | ? | ? | 50 miles |
| Strength | (BSD - 5x5 values) | |||||||
| Bench | 20kg | 32kg | 42.5kg | ? | ? | ? | ? | 60kg |
| OH Press | 20kg | 20kg | 30kg | ? | ? | ? | ? | 40kg |
| Squat | 50kg | N/A | 60kg | ? | ? | ? | ? | 80kg |
| Deadlift | 70kg | N/A | 80kg | ? | ? | ? | ? | 100kg |
| Pull-up | 0! | 0 | 1/2! | 2 | ? | ? | ? | 10 |
| Plank (mins/secs) | 2.01 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 5.00 |
| ”Proper” Sit Up | 5 | 15 | 30 | ? | ? | ? | ? | 50 |
| RMC Press Up | 10 | ? | 18 | ? | ? | ? | ? | 60 |
| RMC Sit Up | 30 | 43 | 59 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ETA 85 (was 80) |
Edited by Smitters on Tuesday 1st May 11:03
Edited by Smitters on Monday 11th June 13:23
Edited by Smitters on Tuesday 3rd November 16:49
Day 0
User: amnesia182
Age: 38 TODAY (1st March)
Height: 5'11
Weight: 87KG
Body fat: 21%
Starting picture:
Target: 75kg
Body fat: 15%
Not particularly interested in weights but would like to increase cycling endurance and do my first 100miler this summer.
Current longest ride is 66 miles @ ~17mph
User: amnesia182
Age: 38 TODAY (1st March)
Height: 5'11
Weight: 87KG
Body fat: 21%
Starting picture:
Target: 75kg
Body fat: 15%
Not particularly interested in weights but would like to increase cycling endurance and do my first 100miler this summer.
Current longest ride is 66 miles @ ~17mph
Edited by amnesia182 on Friday 2nd March 21:17
Day 0
User:Pete102
Age:26
Height:6'0
Weight:120kg (TBC)
Starting picture: Coming tomorrow night
Current stats:
Struggle to run 4k
Generally unfit
38" Waist
Not been in the gym since October 2011.
Sweet tooth!
Goals:
Hull 10k in less than 1 hour (3rd June)
Bench press my own weight + 10%
Weight below 100kg
34" waist would be nice
BMI below 29
10 Unassisted underarm pull ups
Fit comfortably back in my wedding shirt
Notes: Im a typical yo-yo dieter/fitness freak I go for months hard then don't do anything. This time I'm looking to make it stick and I'm hoping this thread aids me.
User:Pete102
Age:26
Height:6'0
Weight:120kg (TBC)
Starting picture: Coming tomorrow night
Current stats:
Struggle to run 4k
Generally unfit
38" Waist
Not been in the gym since October 2011.
Sweet tooth!
Goals:
Hull 10k in less than 1 hour (3rd June)
Bench press my own weight + 10%
Weight below 100kg
34" waist would be nice
BMI below 29
10 Unassisted underarm pull ups
Fit comfortably back in my wedding shirt
Notes: Im a typical yo-yo dieter/fitness freak I go for months hard then don't do anything. This time I'm looking to make it stick and I'm hoping this thread aids me.
Edited by Pete102 on Friday 16th March 04:55
User: deadmau5
Age: 22
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 15st 5lbs (97.5KG)
Starting pictures:
Current stats:
112.5KG Bench press
180KG Deadlift
140KG Squat
72.5KG Military press
Goals:
120KG Bench press
200KG Deadlift
80KG Military press
Once I've achieved these targets I'm going to cut for a couple of months then reassess.
I'm not going for a high weight on squat as my knee plays up, instead I'm going to do German Volume Training as it's less weight but lots of reps.
Age: 22
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 15st 5lbs (97.5KG)
Starting pictures:
Current stats:
112.5KG Bench press
180KG Deadlift
140KG Squat
72.5KG Military press
Goals:
120KG Bench press
200KG Deadlift
80KG Military press
Once I've achieved these targets I'm going to cut for a couple of months then reassess.
I'm not going for a high weight on squat as my knee plays up, instead I'm going to do German Volume Training as it's less weight but lots of reps.
Edited by deadmau5 on Thursday 1st March 22:27
Edited by deadmau5 on Tuesday 3rd April 15:22
Edited by deadmau5 on Wednesday 9th May 11:12
User: Hoofy
Age: 39 years and 360 days
Height: 5'7
Weight: NFI
Starting picture: GGCP (Gratuitous Gay Cock Pic)
Current stats:
Not bothered. This is purely for vanity purposes.
Goals:
1) Get ultra lean so I can see what there is
2) Continue to build up (I know it's vague but I'm easily satisfied - the chicken will confirm this)
3) To do front lever pull ups (might be impossible in the time given and not having a coach but shall give it a go, anyway)
Age: 39 years and 360 days
Height: 5'7
Weight: NFI
Starting picture: GGCP (Gratuitous Gay Cock Pic)
Current stats:
Not bothered. This is purely for vanity purposes.
Goals:
1) Get ultra lean so I can see what there is
2) Continue to build up (I know it's vague but I'm easily satisfied - the chicken will confirm this)
3) To do front lever pull ups (might be impossible in the time given and not having a coach but shall give it a go, anyway)
User:43034 (Call me Scott though!)
Age:17
Height:6ft
Weight:67.5kg (Last week though, been on a bulking bundle for 1.5 weeks but not weighing til the end of it)
Starting picture: :shock: None modern but here's some ghey ones of me that I put up in the old thread in December. P.S, no one was in the gym at that point.
Current stats:
26kg Flat Dumbell Press (ready for 27.5kg next week!
)
105kg Deadlift
35kg Clean and Press
Goals:
40kg Flat Dumbell Press
150kg Deadlift
50kg Clean and Press
Age:17
Height:6ft
Weight:67.5kg (Last week though, been on a bulking bundle for 1.5 weeks but not weighing til the end of it)
Starting picture: :shock: None modern but here's some ghey ones of me that I put up in the old thread in December. P.S, no one was in the gym at that point.
Current stats:
26kg Flat Dumbell Press (ready for 27.5kg next week!
)105kg Deadlift
35kg Clean and Press
Goals:
40kg Flat Dumbell Press
150kg Deadlift
50kg Clean and Press
User:Big E 118
Age:37
Height:6'3
Weight:104kg
Body fat 18.5%
Starting picture:
Current stats:
130kg Bench press
150kg squat
150kg dead
Goals:
Weight 100kg
Body fat <15%
150kg bench press
180kg squat
180kg dead
Going to spend the next 6 weeks cutting then looking to add lean muscle. I have fked knees so my deads/squats are weak and my form suffers. I'm going back to basics on those with light weights and lots of reps to get my form and ancilliary muscles right before increasing the weight again. I will eventually target 2x body weight on these.
Good luck guys!
Age:37
Height:6'3
Weight:104kg
Body fat 18.5%
Starting picture:
Current stats:
130kg Bench press
150kg squat
150kg dead
Goals:
Weight 100kg
Body fat <15%
150kg bench press
180kg squat
180kg dead
Going to spend the next 6 weeks cutting then looking to add lean muscle. I have f
ked knees so my deads/squats are weak and my form suffers. I'm going back to basics on those with light weights and lots of reps to get my form and ancilliary muscles right before increasing the weight again. I will eventually target 2x body weight on these.Good luck guys!
Go on then i'll be in on this too.
User: nottinghamblue
Age:19
Height:6 ft 1
Weight: 252 lbs
Starting picture: p.s put the picture from before up to give me a kick of motivation after a week off working out.
Current stats:
Started to go to the gym since october, general cardio training for cycling.
Started to sort out my diet and do specialized training (muay thai) in january and subsequently lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks.
Not sure as to my stats at the moment, will do a big 'see where im at' session tomorrow and see how long I can cycle for and what pace, and my 2km rowing time and the RAF fitness test running part. Not too bothered about weights except for aiding with fat loss.
Goals:
Planning a 10 day cycle trip with 2 mates to Paris and back via Normandy in june/july. Will need to be able to hack potentially up to 10 80 mile days in a row or would like to do so just to be on the safe side.
Want to be able to pass the RAF fitness test by xmas.
Complete Tough Guy next january.
Weigh 205 pounds being pretty lean and strong.
34" waist would be good.
'healthy' BMI.
Body fat % of < 20
Be in a place (fitness wise) where people won't ask me to write a will if I say I want to do a marathon.
Notes: Weighed 280 pounds before xmas period, didn't even want to look at the scales just after new years before I started my health kick and therefore didn't, wouldn't be surprised if I was 285-290 though.
Weighed 261 6 weeks into health kick so lost >20 lbs as of 6 weeks in (2 weeks ago) so going well.
Student, so alcohol abstinence is a no no, but cut down, a lot.
Not necessarily want to 'win' or compete, just looking for some friendly advice and motivation, from what i've seen a lot of the guys on here really know their stuff. Started well so confident I can get to my goals.
Would be good to have someone with comparative goals as me as well.
User: nottinghamblue
Age:19
Height:6 ft 1
Weight: 252 lbs
Starting picture: p.s put the picture from before up to give me a kick of motivation after a week off working out.
Current stats:
Started to go to the gym since october, general cardio training for cycling.
Started to sort out my diet and do specialized training (muay thai) in january and subsequently lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks.
Not sure as to my stats at the moment, will do a big 'see where im at' session tomorrow and see how long I can cycle for and what pace, and my 2km rowing time and the RAF fitness test running part. Not too bothered about weights except for aiding with fat loss.
Goals:
Planning a 10 day cycle trip with 2 mates to Paris and back via Normandy in june/july. Will need to be able to hack potentially up to 10 80 mile days in a row or would like to do so just to be on the safe side.
Want to be able to pass the RAF fitness test by xmas.
Complete Tough Guy next january.
Weigh 205 pounds being pretty lean and strong.
34" waist would be good.
'healthy' BMI.
Body fat % of < 20
Be in a place (fitness wise) where people won't ask me to write a will if I say I want to do a marathon.
Notes: Weighed 280 pounds before xmas period, didn't even want to look at the scales just after new years before I started my health kick and therefore didn't, wouldn't be surprised if I was 285-290 though.
Weighed 261 6 weeks into health kick so lost >20 lbs as of 6 weeks in (2 weeks ago) so going well.
Student, so alcohol abstinence is a no no, but cut down, a lot.
Not necessarily want to 'win' or compete, just looking for some friendly advice and motivation, from what i've seen a lot of the guys on here really know their stuff. Started well so confident I can get to my goals.
Would be good to have someone with comparative goals as me as well.
Edited by nottinghamblue on Friday 2nd March 19:08
Edited by nottinghamblue on Thursday 26th April 18:40
So I've taken a photo, it's not the best, but it's a start.
In terms of goals, I only really have one - visible abs. That's something of a simplification, I have loads of mini goals, but when I started this journey 6 months ago, that was what I set out to do.
In terms of fitness, I started running a few weeks ago. I'd like to do a sub 50min 10k.
Height: 6ft 1
Weight: 13 stone dead on
For reference, here is one pic from mid-October last year and December last year:
In terms of goals, I only really have one - visible abs. That's something of a simplification, I have loads of mini goals, but when I started this journey 6 months ago, that was what I set out to do.
In terms of fitness, I started running a few weeks ago. I'd like to do a sub 50min 10k.
Height: 6ft 1
Weight: 13 stone dead on
For reference, here is one pic from mid-October last year and December last year:
Edited by GBDG on Saturday 3rd March 20:08
Edited by GBDG on Saturday 3rd March 20:09
Edited by GBDG on Saturday 3rd March 20:11
1st time I have put a pic up so apologies if I get it wrong.
Age: 26
Weight: 78kg
Height: ?180cm
I don't have a goal. Going to spend the year experimenting. I am looking to:
run a 5k in a respectable time
Deadlift BW x 3
Overhead press BB x 1
I am racing a friend at 100m in a couple of months.
I'm in a bit late!
Age:18
Height: 5ft 10
Weight: 12 1/2 stone
My goal is to just get down to 11.5/12 stone and get some muscle definition.
Also want to bring my 3k run time down to about 13 mins ( doing it in 16 at the moment but this is after a hard gym session)
main reasons for wanting to get fit are: mountain biking will start up again in summer and i will be riding 25 miles some days on a single speed jump bike so need fitness.
Off snowboarding next winter a few times so need some more muscles in my legs.
Oh and i want to look good for my holiday at the end of june
Currently go to the gym about 4 times a week and play football twice a week for an hour at a time.
I look forward to the challenge and i just know i will achieve me goals
Age:18
Height: 5ft 10
Weight: 12 1/2 stone
My goal is to just get down to 11.5/12 stone and get some muscle definition.
Also want to bring my 3k run time down to about 13 mins ( doing it in 16 at the moment but this is after a hard gym session)
main reasons for wanting to get fit are: mountain biking will start up again in summer and i will be riding 25 miles some days on a single speed jump bike so need fitness.
Off snowboarding next winter a few times so need some more muscles in my legs.
Oh and i want to look good for my holiday at the end of june
Currently go to the gym about 4 times a week and play football twice a week for an hour at a time.
I look forward to the challenge and i just know i will achieve me goals
User:Theshrew
Age:33
Height:6ft
Weight:84kg
Starting picture:
Goals are to loose more body fat get fitter just keep going as i have been since Nov. Improve my weights also quite fancy doing a 10k run.
Sorry its taken so long to get a pic on + that one is rubbish anyway.
Age:33
Height:6ft
Weight:84kg
Starting picture:
Goals are to loose more body fat get fitter just keep going as i have been since Nov. Improve my weights also quite fancy doing a 10k run.
Sorry its taken so long to get a pic on + that one is rubbish anyway.
Edited by theshrew on Monday 12th March 08:50
Name: Sushi
Age:33
Height: 1.8m
Weight: 128.5kg
Body Fat: Yes
Goal: To lose 25 kilogrammes, I've started swimming daily and eating sensibly. I'll also be starting up some form of martial art again (previously 6 years wing chun)
main reasons for wanting to get fit are: I've really let myself go over the past 10 years, I used to be very active playing rugby and doing wing chun, but a ruptured disc after a collapsed scrum put paid to that and I've never really recovered mentally. I have twin boys, turning 2 in May and I'd like to be able to keep up with them, I also think I need to set them a good example as I can't let them get like my lardy ass has.
Right now my plan is to keep up the daily swim, or at least some form of cardio daily to shift the initial weight, I'm swimming 30 minutes every morning, and looking to do at least 3 evening classes a week. If I can't find somewhere to train I'll probably just take a bag to a quiet corner of the gym and spar with it for 45 minutes or so.
I'm open to advice, I'm fat, out of shape, and it's been at least 10 years since I saw the inside of a gym (not counting ones I've seen on TV), so hook me up.
ETA my fat pic
Age:33
Height: 1.8m
Weight: 128.5kg
Body Fat: Yes
Goal: To lose 25 kilogrammes, I've started swimming daily and eating sensibly. I'll also be starting up some form of martial art again (previously 6 years wing chun)
main reasons for wanting to get fit are: I've really let myself go over the past 10 years, I used to be very active playing rugby and doing wing chun, but a ruptured disc after a collapsed scrum put paid to that and I've never really recovered mentally. I have twin boys, turning 2 in May and I'd like to be able to keep up with them, I also think I need to set them a good example as I can't let them get like my lardy ass has.
Right now my plan is to keep up the daily swim, or at least some form of cardio daily to shift the initial weight, I'm swimming 30 minutes every morning, and looking to do at least 3 evening classes a week. If I can't find somewhere to train I'll probably just take a bag to a quiet corner of the gym and spar with it for 45 minutes or so.
I'm open to advice, I'm fat, out of shape, and it's been at least 10 years since I saw the inside of a gym (not counting ones I've seen on TV), so hook me up.
ETA my fat pic
Edited by Sushi on Friday 27th April 09:16
Edited by Sushi on Wednesday 22 August 13:19
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