[Marc]

First session back post competing. I like to generally give my body a week to reset before getting back to it. Had a really good solo upper session today, actually trained at David Lloyd’s (I never do that) but it’s local and made use of the sauna post workout too. New training plan moving forwards will be 2 days on, 1 day off so I will get extra training volume. Previously I trained 4 days a week, where as now this will help me with filling the gaps and getting more sessions in which is needed. It will take some adjustments with my training partner and some sessions might be solo but needs must. I’ve also posted up a post show wrap up from the competing at BIGMAN weekend on my YouTube channel, so please do check that out guys on my thoughts / feelings / future plans

[Marc]

Here I wouldn’t compare the spin bike with the stairmaster. Set a time for how much you want to use the spin bike, if it counts calories great use that as a reference point each time. If not like kamara said go by intensity. You aren’t doing anything wrong, it’s just a different piece of kit

[Marc]

Family day today with my two daughters and kerry. Did some shopping with my girls, cracked some jokes and mainly spent the day enjoying each other company. Really nice end to the weekend, family is everything to me so I’m a very happy Dad…. Oh and I’ve also been invited onto a really good bodybuilding podcast this coming week today, so I’m definitely looking forward to that!

[Marc]

Are you currently progressing with your current rotation? How long have you been running your training rotation for?

Progress doesn’t necessarily come down to having more than one training rotation. Training volume based on your physique needs is key here alongside being able to recover between sessions.

[Marc]

I filmed for my YouTube Channel this morning. A wrap up from last weekends comp at big weekend, my thoughts/ feelings and my plans moving forward. This video should be out in the next day or two – so keep your eyes peeled for that. A chilled day today with kerry and my youngest daughter, quality family time, just can’t beat that. I won’t lie, I’m gutted there are no more shows this season for men’s open bodybuilding but my health phase is underway and I’m already looking forward to next season!

[Marc]

Hi mate

Sounds like you are taking all the right steps with compression vests, scar gel. Peptides can help with healing so can be worthwhile using too.

I’d definitely be in a calorie surplus to help healing during the time and up your protein intake from what it usually is. Don’t rush going back to training and take the advice from the surgeon on how much you should / shouldn’t do.

All the best with your op

[Marc]

Hi guys

Back to reality, landed back in the uk around midday. Straight back home, food shop / prep alongside client work. Watched a little of the cutler cast podcast nice to hear some positive comments about me from competing at the weekend. Last meal going in now, then off to bed hopefully get a nice long sleep

[Marc]

You have managed your holiday really well full credit to you. The team have all given you sound advice here so you don’t need to do anything drastic in terms of changes. Keep a daily step count alongside pre-holiday diet and you will be all good

[Marc]

Check in with Kuba this morning. Check ins will be every other day during this post show phase which I think is great to make sure I am in the perfect place during this health phase / reverse diet before heading into a push up phase. Today is the last day for me and kerry out here. She’s currently training and I am getting MnS haircut (the haircut is in titan gym). It’s mad still Just how tired my body still feels but I’m hoping next week I’ll be able to start easing myself back into training

[Marc]

What’s your goal, What’s your ideal look do you want when going away to Dubai?

[Marc]

Sleep seems to be way off since post show. Not sure if it’s still adrenaline or what but not sleeping the best at the moment. Today was client work ticked off in the morning then myself and kerry met up with some friends who also compete from the uk had some coffee / lunch and a scroll down the marina which is nice as we are back to the cold in the uk soon

[Marc]

Hi mate

If you have a look at my YouTube channel it’s my name you can see some tips / cues that I use when training my back that I think you will find useful

[Marc]

Hi guys

Client work this morning and some food prep (well kerry did that lol). In Spain for a few days, so just out and about today racking up some steps and having a look around the town centre which is nice. Paid for my professional pics / vids from the show at the weekend so I’m hoping they come through soon, so I can get some posts up on IG today

[Marc]

I’ve been to Mexico before and trust me they are very strict, not worth the hassle. You can literally buy whatever you need from just about every single pharmacy and it’s legit brands too, so definitely just buy it there

[Marc]

Well after a 2 year hiatus from the open bodybuilding stage, yesterday I made my return in Alicante at the big man weekend. Stacked line up of 27 athletes, and I placed 4th so a nice return and always good to place. I have to give a big thanks to my coach kuba. He has been immense from the moment I joined his coaching team and he deserves a huge amount of credit for bringing me at my biggest and most conditioned ever on stage. Without a doubt my best look to date. Also a big thanks to Meg for coming out to support me at the show and making sure the feedback Kuba gave was on point – truly grateful. Also a massive thanks to Jordan and Corinne, they have been so supportive with me through my injuries and I’m so pleased and grateful to be part of such a special team. I will do a post show wrap up on my YouTube channel this week for sure… put it this way, I am not finished!