[Maddy]

Hi guys! Rest day today as I’m getting my bloods taken tomorrow and so a rest day pre is ideal. Lots of editing, check ins with clients, training analysis and intimately a bit day on my laptop. Went for a walk in the morning and evening to break up the day. I’m on day 2 of my cycle right now and it is kicking MY ASS. I usually train through my period (never rest) and I’m assuming usually I’m distracted and active and so things don’t usually feel this awful. Hopefully tomorrow is better!

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[Maddy]

Hiya Warren, just going to ping back some questions about this that would help us know more about this.

Have you had any bodywork done recently/semi recently?

Have you had a deload at all recently?

Are you currently dieting?

How long have you noticed that push movements have been declining?

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[Maddy]

Hiya RK.

James asks some great questions. What are you currently doing in training for biceps? If you have any videos of your training for us to see I’m sure we can help further too

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy weekend! Up for a wet and windy walk this morning after a bit of a lie in. A little client work, then in for hand glutes and delts. Great session even if the gym gets packed on a Saturday! Back home to have a chill one!

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[Maddy]

Have you been progressing your leg movements? Pictures would also be great if you’re happy to share those.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys! Happy Friday! Up to take check in pictures, measurements and see how offseason has been offseasoning. Bodyweight is up, composition is in a good place, kcals are up. Training is going really well. Happy days! Out for a very chill walk, breakfast, check ins/client work then in for legs. Really good session on the whole even if it was very cold! Back home to finish off work for the day and chill!

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[Maddy]

Hiya Eddy, Jordan explained it really well. If that doesn’t help and you still feel pain after you re-introduce the movement. Address it properly by seeking further assessment from physio/sports massage/osteo so they can help you further

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[Maddy]

Hello hello guys! Rest day today and a lot of laptop work. A walk in the morning and in the middle of the day to break up all the sitting! Check ins, client work, editing and I even made banana bread with some old bananas I took from my grandmas. Wowee I managed my time well today.

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[Maddy]

Totally agree with the guys above. I keep protein consistent and adjust carbs and fats 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

Hi guys, winding down for the day! Up for a VERY chilly walk, breakfast and then straight into check ins and client work. Headed over to train glutes, hand and delts. Really good session! Headed over to see my grandmother, have a tea have a chat, then back home to continue a bit of work for the evening and now wind down and chill

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[Maddy]

Hiya Ben, if it’s not excessive I’m sure members will leave you alone eventually. If there’s a real issue, management will speak to you. Imo a little noise isn’t out of line, if you’re literally screaming, perhaps don’t do that. I think there’s a hard line that gets crossed by some where the noise and set lowkey looks like it’s performative. I’m assuming that isn’t you!

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[Maddy]

Hi guys! Rest day today for me. Out for a walk this morning, breakfast, check ins and a break in the middle of the day to pop into town and have a tea and walk about. Then back home to finish check ins, a client call and making selects from the shoot we did on the weekend. Steps hit, meals consumed and now chilling

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[Maddy]

Hiya Easton, I agree with the guys above absolutely consult with a physio to look at this so you can move forward with appropriate measures

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Monday! Finally a week where my schedule is normal. Up for a very chilly walk! It truly feels like winter now! Breakfast, check ins, training analysis then in for quads and glutes. Honestly, my hip and back were feeling iffy after some longer days of shooting but today I had a GREAT session

Adductors x2
Single leg leg ext x2
Nytram leg press x2
Smith Squats x2
Glute Drive x2
Abductions x2
Kickbacks x2
GHR x 2
Donkey calf raise x3

Somehow I managed to increase load for almost all movements just by a smidge. I’m chuffed and I’ll take it! Back home to pack an order for mad, onboarding clients and then cracking on with some editing work. I have a crazy amount to tackle over the next 4 weeks.

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[Maddy]

Hiya Liam, the guys above have given some really great advice. Please do let us know further, is your hesitation around pushing up food purely because of your A1c? How long ago was this and how has it been recently (if you know) if it is because of that, the advice below is solid

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