well as most people that train will tell you the gym bits easy (its not) its the strict dieting thats tough (oh god it is) but luckily for me my daughter is a professional trainer at a gym in central london as well a wbff fitness pro , so i had some fantastic help , she set up my training plan and diet which started off with me on 1640cals a day for about 5 weeks to lean me out, my training routine stayed pretty much constant except for increasing weight as my strength increased
mon chest and triceps
tues back and biceps
wed rest
thurs legs and abs
fri shoulders and whatever else i wanted to work on
weekend rest
cardio started off at 30mins at the end of each workout but by week 12 i was down to just 10mins at the end of each workout
also after 5 weeks my calories/macros were increased each week so that by week 12 i was on just over 2000 cal a day (because i sit on my ass all day its a lot) my weight dropped from 76kg to 70kg (im only 5ft 9") 32" waist down to 30"
i can`t deny it was a massive help having a personalised training plan but i still had to get my ass in the gym at the end of a working day im glad i did, i was very happy with the end result
PS my daughter lives in london, i live just north of manchester 200 miles away
I'm 53 this year and agree that it does feel more of a challenge the older we get - there's a fair bit of research to suggest that not only do we lose lean muscle mass as we age but it becomes harder to put it on. As ever, loads of factors involved and - as you've proved - it isn't impossible!
Hope you enjoyed the trip too
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
well as most people that train will tell you the gym bits easy (its not) its the strict dieting thats tough (oh god it is) but luckily for me my daughter is a professional trainer at a gym in central london as well a wbff fitness pro , so i had some fantastic help , she set up my training plan and diet which started off with me on 1640cals a day for about 5 weeks to lean me out, my training routine stayed pretty much constant except for increasing weight as my strength increased
mon chest and triceps
tues back and biceps
wed rest
thurs legs and abs
fri shoulders and whatever else i wanted to work on
weekend rest
cardio started off at 30mins at the end of each workout but by week 12 i was down to just 10mins at the end of each workout
also after 5 weeks my calories/macros were increased each week so that by week 12 i was on just over 2000 cal a day (because i sit on my ass all day its a lot) my weight dropped from 76kg to 70kg (im only 5ft 9") 32" waist down to 30"
i can`t deny it was a massive help having a personalised training plan but i still had to get my ass in the gym at the end of a working day im glad i did, i was very happy with the end result
PS my daughter lives in london, i live just north of manchester 200 miles away
Cool - I do the same body split however do cardio in a seperate session!!
Just wanted to contribute to this thread with an update of my progress. I posted a pic of me on vacation back in the later part of April. I was about 235 pounds back then. I was happy because I was down about 10 pounds from the end of March. Looking back now, I’m surprised at how fat I still was. Anyway, I’ve continued with my new lifestyle of improved nutrition and more consistent workouts. Here is a picture of me from today. At about 201lbs (for reference I’m 6’0’’)
Just wanted to contribute to this thread with an update of my progress. I posted a pic of me on vacation back in the later part of April. I was about 235 pounds back then. I was happy because I was down about 10 pounds from the end of March. Looking back now, I’m surprised at how fat I still was. Anyway, I’ve continued with my new lifestyle of improved nutrition and more consistent workouts. Here is a picture of me from today. At about 201lbs (for reference I’m 6’0’’)
Thanks! I'm hoping someone can draw inspiration from seeing someone make a little progress. Only downside is having to buy a bunch of new clothes as I continue dropping pounds haha.
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
Guys just seen davids Bond25 fitness tips video , excellent as always David and a real inspiration.
He mentions hes uses PX90 Plus
I'm roughly similar age , any of you experts recommend which type of programme.
I currently train 2 days a week with a personal trainer but need something now to work out on,on those other days
cheers
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
Anyone know which manufacturer was used for the pull up bar in skyfall ?
I know the fitness equipment was cosmed but apparently the free standing bar wasn't
Hows everyone's #bond25fitnesschallenge going? I think those recent pics of DC in Matera (and all the thirsty comments women made) were definitely inspirational in how I want to look in clothes.
I've been doing general fitness over the years with olympic lifting and high-intensity interval training and have enjoyed it, so I feel I have knowledge of the movements, lifts, etc and have a decent base for my strength.
As with many of you, I like to reach general fitness goals for the release of a new Bond film. I haven't really followed any program in particular nor really had goals or achievements that I worked towards.
For the new film, I want to change that a bit and do a work-out program to improve my endurance. I can be pretty athletic for 10-minutes or so, but after that my body falls off a cliff and I really struggle.
While technically the second book in the program (first one is detailing the strength routine), reviews online have suggested that folks start with the Conditioning book first in order to follow the "Base Building" programming for 8 weeks or so, then start to incorporate the other parts of the program into your work. I've only decided to do it a few days ago, so I'm only 25% through the short book. Plan on finishing it this weekend, making myself a plan, then beginning the base building next week.
From the sounds of it, the programming should be right up James Bond's alley.
I recently broke through the 200lb mark. The only downside is I have to rebuild my whole wardrobe as my pants, shirts, suits, etc are too big.
That's a great problem to have! Congratulations!
I found out that I've gone from a 38 and even a 40 pant size to a 33. I'm currently 195. Still got a little bit left. I think my ideal body will fall around 175-185...so basically 180 is the goal. From there I'll look at my bf% and figure out how to proceed to get that lean muscle cut look.
#bond25fitnesschallenge Injury and a Plan of Action!
What do you do when you injure yourself but you want to keep following the #bond25fitnesschallenge? I discuss my own experience and a plan of action on how to stay motivated and fit!
#fitness #notimetodie #jamesbond #piercebrosnan #danielcraig #007 #workout
I've decided to make a public commitment to getting back in to shape and here seems as good a place as any......
I turned 53 last week and I'm nowhere near in the shape I want to be in. Having been in good shape most of my adult life (I'm ex-military, I have worked as a fitness instructor and I qualified as a personal trainer 7 years ago) I know what I should be doing but allowed myself to fall victim to all of the excuses I know are bs......I've also had some personal struggles to contend with but the last few months have seen me doing next to nothing and I've had enough.
My goal is to be in decent Bond shape for the release of NTTD - and by all means hold me accountable. I'll also take a look at the #bond25fitnesschallenge
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
I've decided to make a public commitment to getting back in to shape and here seems as good a place as any......
I turned 53 last week and I'm nowhere near in the shape I want to be in. Having been in good shape most of my adult life (I'm ex-military, I have worked as a fitness instructor and I qualified as a personal trainer 7 years ago) I know what I should be doing but allowed myself to fall victim to all of the excuses I know are bs......I've also had some personal struggles to contend with but the last few months have seen me doing next to nothing and I've had enough.
My goal is to be in decent Bond shape for the release of NTTD - and by all means hold me accountable. I'll also take a look at the #bond25fitnesschallenge
Excellent stuff - good luck, I know the feeling and I need to do the same - 4 months to NTTD
In the UK the Holland and Barrett Healthy Magazine for January (out now) has a kind of interview with Daniel Craig. Theres not a great deal of info there but does mention fartlek training and his daily nutritional plan. It also comes with four free nutritional samples all for £2.45 I think -{
I've decided to make a public commitment to getting back in to shape and here seems as good a place as any......
I turned 53 last week and I'm nowhere near in the shape I want to be in. Having been in good shape most of my adult life (I'm ex-military, I have worked as a fitness instructor and I qualified as a personal trainer 7 years ago) I know what I should be doing but allowed myself to fall victim to all of the excuses I know are bs......I've also had some personal struggles to contend with but the last few months have seen me doing next to nothing and I've had enough.
My goal is to be in decent Bond shape for the release of NTTD - and by all means hold me accountable. I'll also take a look at the #bond25fitnesschallenge
172 cm for 66kg.....not so bad Duncan, not so bad !!!
In the UK the Holland and Barrett Healthy Magazine for January (out now) has a kind of interview with Daniel Craig. Theres not a great deal of info there but does mention fartlek training and his daily nutritional plan. It also comes with four free nutritional samples all for £2.45 I think -{
I'm not sure what my target is in terms of numbers - drop some of the body fat and increase the lean muscle to look better in shirts I guess; feeling inspired by how DC looks in the Matera scenes
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
I've decided to make a public commitment to getting back in to shape and here seems as good a place as any......
I turned 53 last week and I'm nowhere near in the shape I want to be in. Having been in good shape most of my adult life (I'm ex-military, I have worked as a fitness instructor and I qualified as a personal trainer 7 years ago) I know what I should be doing but allowed myself to fall victim to all of the excuses I know are bs......I've also had some personal struggles to contend with but the last few months have seen me doing next to nothing and I've had enough.
My goal is to be in decent Bond shape for the release of NTTD - and by all means hold me accountable. I'll also take a look at the #bond25fitnesschallenge
Good luck with the program -{
I also turned 53 last week…but that’s where our similar stats end )
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well as most people that train will tell you the gym bits easy (its not) its the strict dieting thats tough (oh god it is) but luckily for me my daughter is a professional trainer at a gym in central london as well a wbff fitness pro , so i had some fantastic help , she set up my training plan and diet which started off with me on 1640cals a day for about 5 weeks to lean me out, my training routine stayed pretty much constant except for increasing weight as my strength increased
mon chest and triceps
tues back and biceps
wed rest
thurs legs and abs
fri shoulders and whatever else i wanted to work on
weekend rest
cardio started off at 30mins at the end of each workout but by week 12 i was down to just 10mins at the end of each workout
also after 5 weeks my calories/macros were increased each week so that by week 12 i was on just over 2000 cal a day (because i sit on my ass all day its a lot) my weight dropped from 76kg to 70kg (im only 5ft 9") 32" waist down to 30"
i can`t deny it was a massive help having a personalised training plan but i still had to get my ass in the gym at the end of a working day im glad i did, i was very happy with the end result
PS my daughter lives in london, i live just north of manchester 200 miles away
I'm 53 this year and agree that it does feel more of a challenge the older we get - there's a fair bit of research to suggest that not only do we lose lean muscle mass as we age but it becomes harder to put it on. As ever, loads of factors involved and - as you've proved - it isn't impossible!
Hope you enjoyed the trip too
Cool - I do the same body split however do cardio in a seperate session!!
Great your daughter is your trainer!!
He mentions hes uses PX90 Plus
I'm roughly similar age , any of you experts recommend which type of programme.
I currently train 2 days a week with a personal trainer but need something now to work out on,on those other days
cheers
I know the fitness equipment was cosmed but apparently the free standing bar wasn't
As with many of you, I like to reach general fitness goals for the release of a new Bond film. I haven't really followed any program in particular nor really had goals or achievements that I worked towards.
For the new film, I want to change that a bit and do a work-out program to improve my endurance. I can be pretty athletic for 10-minutes or so, but after that my body falls off a cliff and I really struggle.
So for that goal in mind, I've purchased the kindle book of Tactical Barball: Conditioning (http://www.tacticalbarbell.com/about/).
While technically the second book in the program (first one is detailing the strength routine), reviews online have suggested that folks start with the Conditioning book first in order to follow the "Base Building" programming for 8 weeks or so, then start to incorporate the other parts of the program into your work. I've only decided to do it a few days ago, so I'm only 25% through the short book. Plan on finishing it this weekend, making myself a plan, then beginning the base building next week.
From the sounds of it, the programming should be right up James Bond's alley.
That's a great problem to have! Congratulations!
I found out that I've gone from a 38 and even a 40 pant size to a 33. I'm currently 195. Still got a little bit left. I think my ideal body will fall around 175-185...so basically 180 is the goal. From there I'll look at my bf% and figure out how to proceed to get that lean muscle cut look.
What do you do when you injure yourself but you want to keep following the #bond25fitnesschallenge? I discuss my own experience and a plan of action on how to stay motivated and fit!
#fitness #notimetodie #jamesbond #piercebrosnan #danielcraig #007 #workout
https://youtu.be/U6n18Lc3aJY
I turned 53 last week and I'm nowhere near in the shape I want to be in. Having been in good shape most of my adult life (I'm ex-military, I have worked as a fitness instructor and I qualified as a personal trainer 7 years ago) I know what I should be doing but allowed myself to fall victim to all of the excuses I know are bs......I've also had some personal struggles to contend with but the last few months have seen me doing next to nothing and I've had enough.
My current stats:
5'8" (172cm), 145 pounds (66kg), 19% body fat, 38" chest, 31" waist. Weedy arms, pretty poor strength and lacking cardiovascular fitness.
My goal is to be in decent Bond shape for the release of NTTD - and by all means hold me accountable. I'll also take a look at the #bond25fitnesschallenge
Excellent stuff - good luck, I know the feeling and I need to do the same - 4 months to NTTD
172 cm for 66kg.....not so bad Duncan, not so bad !!!
I'm not sure what my target is in terms of numbers - drop some of the body fat and increase the lean muscle to look better in shirts I guess; feeling inspired by how DC looks in the Matera scenes
Good luck with the program -{
I also turned 53 last week…but that’s where our similar stats end
And a very happy birthday for last week - we are a fine vintage -{
Indeed...here’s to us -{