With the bodybuilding season in full swing, the GCN has been inundated with beautiful, in-shape bodies coming in and out of the office.
We are constantly in awe of the athletes’ dedication and discipline when it comes to their sport and keeping fit.
So, with this in mind, senior journalist Leigh Hodgson and I decided that it’s time to do something about our less than perfect fitness levels.
Increased fitness and a healthy eating plan will also aid our health, and this is an important aspect.
Luckily for us we have Unique Physique practically on our doorstep and co-owner and personal trainer Marius Wessels competing competitively in bodybuilding.
This weekend sees him take on the Arnold Classic Africa 2016.
With such great “fitness” credentials, who better to whip us into shape?
And we are lucky as not only will we be trained by Marius, but also by the other co-owner of the gym, Jean Bertillon.
We started our 12-week challenge by doing scary stuff like getting weighed and having our bodies assessed.
After the session Leigh and I knew that something had to be done about us, and quick.
So Thursday and Friday saw us hitting the gym – working on legs and arms on the first day and stomachs, backs and upper bodies on the following day.
On Saturday we could barely walk – but we are told that as we continue we will start to see results and the pain will lessen.
We can only hope.
Leigh and I have given Marius strict instructions that we don’t want to look like bodybuilders, but we do, however, want to look good and be fit and healthy.
We are extremely excited about the transformation our bodies and health are about to undergo and will write regular updates on our progress. MH
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