#applewatchcomp

Well that’s a wrap on the 12 week #applewatchcomp my PT has been holding. What a great 12 weeks it has been! It’s been so motivating and inspiring seeing everyone work hard and I’ve loved watching the videos of others. . My goal was to gain strength, which is what I’ve done! I have lost around 5lbs which wasn’t my main focus, just a something that happened when I was taking my macros more seriously and counting them consistently. Here’s my strength gains: 🏋🏼‍♀️ SQUATS 45kg to 55kg 🏋🏼‍♀️ BENCH 4 reps at 40kg to 2 sets of 8 at 40kg, PB 45kg for 3 reps 🏋🏼‍♀️ DEADLIFTS: hex bar 48kg (had a bad back) to Olympic bar 70kg 🏋🏼‍♀️ CLEANS: 25kg to 30kg . Also made improvements on other areas such as core work, press-ups and chin-ups. . I’m very happy with the results, it’s been a long 12 weeks but I’ve not missed a single lone workout, I’ve tracked calories everyday and stayed within my goal and I got to my 2019 fitness goal - 8 reps of 40kg on bench. Not bad to say there’s a video of me on here failing rep 2 of 40kg on the 26th January! . I’m still going to carry on working just as hard but taking it 4 weeks at a time in line my training program. Can’t wait to see where I’ll be in 12 weeks time! . . . #womenwholift #crossfitgirls #atthebar #fitnessmotivation #girlswhosquat #gunshow💪 #puregym #puregymyork #puregymleeds #strongwomen #biceps #flex (at Puregym York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxpjhCunMXK/?igshid=8qqxf724adbw

Very happy with my chest day today! Nailed 2 sets of 40kg for 8 and got a new rep PB at 42.5kg, 2 better than my previous rep PB :) . Great way to end the last lone workout during the #applewatchcomp :) . 🎬1: 8 reps at 40kg 🎬2: 6 reps at 42.5kg 🎬3: 3 reps at 45kg (failed 4th) . . . #womenwholift #crossfitgirls #atthebar #fitnessmotivation #puregym #puregymyork #puregymleeds #chestday #benchpress #saturdayworkout #thisgirlcan #leedsgirlscan #armworkout (at Puregym York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxmkeWInIDJ/?igshid=13h42s2hcpx54

Leg day today! A bit annoyed at myself for not hitting the box on some of these but it’s given me something to go away and work on. Hopefully soon I can share videos of me doing the same weight but hitting the box EACH time. I have such a mental barrier when it comes to squats and do a few okay, but then just seem to lose it and my confidence goes AWOL. Squats: Video 1: 40kg x 8 Video 2: 45kg x 5 Front squats Video 3: 25kg x 8 Video 4: 27.5kg x 5 Featuring @fitness_chef_pt giving me a pep talk mid set! Will try again Saturday! . . . #puregym #fitfam #applewatchcomp #ukfitfam #squats #frontsquats #girswhoworkout #girlswhosquat #squatvideo #workoutvideo #asstograss #boxsquats #crossfitgirls #ukfitnessblogger #ukfitness #ptsession #legday (at York) https://www.instagram.com/p/But17zxA8re/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ip0mo5btexd

Trying these body weight circuits again. First time I did this I was able to do negative pull ups pretty controlled but the last two times I’ve struggled. Got the resistant band to to help me today, could have done with a straight bar but the cage was in use. Also hello random guy looking at the camera. This would have mortified me a few weeks ago but now I’m like whatever. Will be worth it when I can do like 300 muscle ups in a row. 🥴 For now I just need to work out how keep hanging on 🤸🏼‍♂️😅 5 x negative pull ups 8 x press-ups 45 sec plank. 3 sets. 20 sec hang x 5 8 hanging knee raises 5 x negative tricep dips 3 sets 8 assisted pull-ups 8 assisted chin-ups 8 assisted dips 3 sets. First rest day tomorrow in 14 days. Could explain why I’m not feeling as strong in the pull ups. Will try again next week 🙄 . . . #applewatchcomp #puregym #puregymthorpepark #gettinghench #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #calisthenicsgirls #fit #morningworking #humpday #pullups #negativepullups #assistedpullups #fitnessbloggers #keepgoing #thisgirlcan #workoutroutine #workout👍 #makingshapes #help (at The Springs Leeds) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuYgppvFXZw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=np9svrjajvwe

On my way to my goal of 8 reps at 40kg! 1st video: 35kg x 8 2nd video: 40kg x 4 3rd video: 42.5kg x 3 Had a little help on the last rep of 42.5kg. Also did another set of 40kg for 5 reps with a bit of help on the 5th. I’ve only ever done 3 reps at 40kg before so really happy with this. Woo! @fitness_chef_pt . . . #applewatchcomp #puregymthorpepark #puregym #thisgirlcan #benchpress #sweatpink #chestpress #womenwholift #strongwomen #strongnotskinny #benchpt #fitfam #ukfitfam #ukfitnessbloggers #transformationtuesday #motivation #gettinghench (at Puregym York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWWp5SFihY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8wvfqo1r8ap1

Starting the first day of the week off strong. Did the strength leg session of my new program today. In my last 4 week block I was focusing on 40kg dept, now it’s time to get that 45kg and 50kg strong and deep! Video 1: 8 reps at 45kg Video 2: 4 reps at 50kg Video 3: 4 reps at 50kg with bench Hopefully in 4 weeks I’ll be posting a video with more depth at these weights. I don’t know where the 8 reps at 45kg came from but I felt strong so I’ll take it. Good start to day 1 of the #applewatchcomp! . . #puregym #squat #video #squatvideo #boxsquat #moneymotivation #letsimprove #progress #crossfittransformation #legday #girlswholift #girlswhosquat #ukfitness #ukfitfam #fitfam #sweatpink #thisgirlcan #dailyfitnessmotivation #instafitness #movementculture #trainlikeagirl #puregymleeds #puregymthorpepark (at The Springs Leeds) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuT9pTjAlap/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uy8bzjpvf1sf

Trained shoulders and back today. Here are my power clean thrusters. First video 4 at 25kg and second set 6 at 22.5kg. Hope to add a few extra reps on over the next few weeks. Need to work on front squat depth and also my grip as I start to struggle to flip the bar into the front squat which stops me going for more reps. Doom. This move is a killer and always gets my heart beating! Hope to get to 30kg soon, but for now I just want to work on that form and depth in my front squat #storyofmylife. . This session took ages so might have to make it one of my weekend sessions if I don’t want to cut it short. I struggle for time during the week and generally only have about 50 minutes before work to get everything packed in! . Feeling pumped for the #applewatchcomp with my PT @fitness_chef_pt. 12 weeks starting tomorrow should keep me motivated until the summer! . . . #powercleans #thrusters #powerlifting #puregym #cleans #lift #weightlifting #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #girlswhoworkout#crossfit #crossfittransformation #hookgrips #barebellbabes #workoutvideo #myproteinwomen #sundayworkout #powersnatch #cleanandjerk (at York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQ81Rvlmm_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a11jx1qsqqsb