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[robstanyer]

Day 29 - Leg Workout - This week is the start of some new workouts which involve giant sets. It was legs today and after an early start I have my oats and #prekaged and I was feeling good to push as much as I could. I managed goblet squats without my ankle playing up so that was good and I used as much weight as I could. The leg extensions into body weight squats was really tough and I pretty much collapsed on the last set as they were so fatigued. My steps have been quite high today so I didn’t bother with any extra cardio. My calories have been adjusted down slightly by 100 calories so not a huge difference but it will be interesting to see what difference it makes over the next couple of weeks. #gfit8march18 #grenadefit8challenge #transformation #gym #fitness #nutrition #challenge #fitspo #workout #gf8 #followthenoise #grenadefit8 #blog #training #mfp #macros #kagedmusclesupps #kagedmuscle #legday #squats #giantsets

[robstanyer]

Day 24 - Cardio Workout - I had my double spin classes today for my cardio session. I worked with tabata sets for the class and it was pretty tough. I managed to burn around 500 calories in each session and close to 15km in each. I have probably eaten slightly over my calories today but only by about 100-200 as I have a couple of snacks between classes such as an apple and malt loaf bar in order to give me that extra bit of energy. I’m feeling pretty tired tonight but I have a day off work tomorrow so I can have a bit of a lie in before getting to the gym in the afternoon for my pull workout. #gfit8march18 #grenadefit8challenge #transformation #gym #fitness #nutrition #challenge #fitspo #workout #gf8 #followthenoise #grenadefit8 #blog #training #mfp #macros #spinning #spin #instructor #exerciseclass. #spinclass

[robstanyer]

Day 20 - Metabolic Booster - I had a bit of a lie in this morning as I was feeling pretty tired last night after work. I got to the gym and had a good warm up in the bike. I wanted to do a bit more before the circuit so jumped on the leg press for 5 sets of 20 reps as well as several sets on the leg abductor/adductor machine. I was going to do some leg extensions and hamstring curls but the gym was quite busy so didn’t get chance. I did two different H.I.I.T circuits today. The first was pretty tough and a little more than what was programmed as I am still trying to look after my ankle. The second workout was a simple tabata set of battle ropes and Swiss ball jack knifes. I haven’t eaten quite as much today as I was up late and busy doing a few things but that’s ok as it all balances out. #gfit8march18 #grenadefit8challenge #transformation #gym #fitness #nutrition #challenge #fitspo #workout #gf8 #followthenoise #grenadefit8 #blog #training #mfp #macros #metabolicbooster #tabata #hiit

[robstanyer]

Day 6 - rest day - I was at work all day today so it was ideal to take it as a rest day. I covered a fair few steps today getting jobs done so I easily managed to meet my daily target which was good. I was going to get on the spin bike at home once I finished work but by the time I got in I just felt pretty tired so just relaxed instead. I have managed to eat pretty well today which is good. My girlfriend and I had a Wagyu steak for dinner which we have never had before and it was really good! We managed to pick a few up in Asda the other day so we will definitely be having them again! We then just chilled out and watched the new CrossFit film following last years competition. I’m a fan of CrossFit, the athletes and the games themselves as it’s hugely inspiring and entertaining as well. I will weigh in tomorrow morning to hopefully see what progress I have made this first week! Fingers crossed! #gfit8march18 #grenadefit8challenge #transformation #gym #fitness #nutrition #challenge #fitspo #workout #gf8 #followthenoise #grenadefit8 #wagyubeef #crossfit #crossfitgames #myfitnesspal

[robstanyer]

Tomorrow I start a new training programme. It is the Grenade fit 8 challenge run by Jamie Alderton (@grenadejay ) and his team @grenadefit . It is the first programme that I have actually paid for so will be a new experience to have someone watching over what I’m doing etc. I have been given my training plans and nutritional targets etc so it’s just a case of getting on with the hard work and seeing what a difference I can make. I enjoy the challenge of the training and nutrition but rather than the end results the thing I find most rewarding is the mindset and ability to push myself when things are hard. I want to use my experiences and help others with their health and fitness goals so I will try to be as active and helpful within the group as possible. I took my starting pictures, measurements and weight this morning and I’m not surprised to find out I am the heaviest I have ever been but also probably the most out of shape. I have still been training pretty hard but my diet has been non existent. No matter though as it just means I have that bit more work and reason to get better results! I’m excited to get started....bring it on! #gfit8march18 #grenadefit8challenge #transformation #gym #fitness #nutrition #challenge #fitspo #workout