James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread

[supercell]

Originally Posted by Captain Hero

Amazing improvements James I dont understand how you can have as tremendous a physique as you have and not be a pro?

Out of interest big guy, what is your main motivation behind competing? whats driving you?

My main motivation is to keep improving and be the best my genetics and hard disciplined work will allow.
The thought of winning another British title also keeps the burning desire alive.

J

[supercell]

Originally Posted by Pscarb

yea but they have not help produced the physique he has now as he has only just been using them a few months.....

I dont think anyone including Myprotein are under any illusion that my physique was created by their or anyone elses supplements.

Everything we do as BBers is a small piece of the puzzle and after 8 weeks of exclusive use they are certainly playing an important part.

This is the first time that I have ever used any companies supplements exclusively so previous improvements were hard to attribute to one particular source. Now that I am I feel 100% confident in them and hope that they will continue to play an important part over the months and maybe years ahead.

J

[Pscarb]

of course james

[supercell]

Today is Monday 28th January 2008

Weight this morning was 14st 4lbs.

Holding a lot of fluid today from the 1200 miles I travelled over the weekend and also the substantial cheat meal I had on saturday up in Edinburgh.

So, what a weekend I have had; it was in one word....Fantastic.

I want to start off by thanking Del SO much for his kindness and extreme generousity during my trip up to Scotland and Tower Gym in Whitburn, West Lothian.

The weather was typically Scottish with a deluge of rain and wind making the trip to the hotel an eventful one with flooded roads and submerged cars!!!

I arrived on the friday afternoon at Edinburgh's Waverely station and was met by a smiling Del. We then drove to my hotel above a Loch in the small town of Linlithgoe (sp)

The hotel was great with a very spacious room with amazing views across the Loch and town (when the weather cleared)

After checking in it was off to the gym for a meet and greet with the members that had braved the weather. Everyone was really friendly and it wasn't long before the questions on all aspects of BBing came rolling in.
One thing that really struck me was the enthusiasm of everyone and also a real feeling of 'communtiy' and friendship within the gym, it really was heartwarming.

Later on Del's friend and training partner (Ian) came down to train after being held up for a few hours by flooded track and a broken down train!!
We trained shoulders and tri's and they took my lead. I think they were somewhat shocked by my short training session but i will let Del explain more and how his training is now being turned on its head!!

After staying at the gym for around 6 hours Del dropped me back off at the hotel and I pretty much went straight to bed.

The next day dawned a little drier and we hit the gym at 10am. I did a light leg session (as I was going to take the weekend off training) and then after spent another 4-5 hours chatting and helping the memebers of Dels Tower Gym.
Lots of pics were taken which I am sure Del will send for me to put up on either this thread or a separate one.

At 3pm we then headed off to Edinburgh for a look around the town and also a ghost walk of old Edinburgh which was fascinating. Ian and a lad called Daz came along too. After the walk we headed off to find a restaurant and we found a great Italian and the food was sensational, I really cant believe how much I ate.

After the food we then went in search of a little of Edinburghs 'alternative' nightlife which was most enjoyable especially for Daz (who was only 17). I think we changed his life forever!!!! LOL.

After we then drove back to the hotel and I was dropped off.

The next morning it was time to go home. It had been a great weekend and I had made many friends. Everyone was SO welcoming towards me and I was treated so well it was really humbling. Nothing was too much bother for Del (or Nee bother as they say up there) but as I explained to Del, my life is simple; as long as I have a bed and food (and of course a gym) then I am a happy man!!!

I will be back, there is no doubt in my mind, and it will be soon. Scotland and the Scottish people are wonderful folk and made my first trip beyond the border a very memorable and unforgetable one.

Today its back to reality and back to work and cardio (which I shied away from for 3 days!!) so it was 75 minutes today and will be 90 mins for the remainder of the week.

I am now truley focused, Scotland was my last big trip until the Arnold. It is now time to knuckle under and really push hard as with just under 5 weeks remaining I want to make sure I am ready in just under 4.

J

[Marsbar]

Sounds like a great time James .. credit to you as well for taking the time out to help Del and his members.

[Nytol]

Some posts have been edited etc, this is for a good reason, please understand.

Thanks

[Nine Pack]

Originally Posted by Nytol

Some posts have been edited etc, this is for a good reason, please understand.

Thanks

Why you little............ Only kidding bud. Wise move. :beer1:

[StephenC]

Sounds like you had a good weekend then James, I ended up in bed with the flu and couldnt make it.

Had a few pages of A4 full of questions too lol

I'll save them for next time:lift:

[Delhi]

Originally Posted by supercell

Today is Monday 28th January 2008

Weight this morning was 14st 4lbs.

Holding a lot of fluid today from the 1200 miles I travelled over the weekend and also the substantial cheat meal I had on saturday up in Edinburgh.

So, what a weekend I have had; it was in one word....Fantastic.

I want to start off by thanking Del SO much for his kindness and extreme generousity during my trip up to Scotland and Tower Gym in Whitburn, West Lothian.

The weather was typically Scottish with a deluge of rain and wind making the trip to the hotel an eventful one with flooded roads and submerged cars!!!

I arrived on the friday afternoon at Edinburgh's Waverely station and was met by a smiling Del. We then drove to my hotel above a Loch in the small town of Linlithgoe (sp)

The hotel was great with a very spacious room with amazing views across the Loch and town (when the weather cleared)

After checking in it was off to the gym for a meet and greet with the members that had braved the weather. Everyone was really friendly and it wasn't long before the questions on all aspects of BBing came rolling in.
One thing that really struck me was the enthusiasm of everyone and also a real feeling of 'communtiy' and friendship within the gym, it really was heartwarming.

Later on Del's friend and training partner (Ian) came down to train after being held up for a few hours by flooded track and a broken down train!!
We trained shoulders and tri's and they took my lead. I think they were somewhat shocked by my short training session but i will let Del explain more and how his training is now being turned on its head!!

After staying at the gym for around 6 hours Del dropped me back off at the hotel and I pretty much went straight to bed.

The next day dawned a little drier and we hit the gym at 10am. I did a light leg session (as I was going to take the weekend off training) and then after spent another 4-5 hours chatting and helping the memebers of Dels Tower Gym.
Lots of pics were taken which I am sure Del will send for me to put up on either this thread or a separate one.

At 3pm we then headed off to Edinburgh for a look around the town and also a ghost walk of old Edinburgh which was fascinating. Ian and a lad called Daz came along too. After the walk we headed off to find a restaurant and we found a great Italian and the food was sensational, I really cant believe how much I ate.

After the food we then went in search of a little of Edinburghs 'alternative' nightlife which was most enjoyable especially for Daz (who was only 17). I think we changed his life forever!!!! LOL.

After we then drove back to the hotel and I was dropped off.

The next morning it was time to go home. It had been a great weekend and I had made many friends. Everyone was SO welcoming towards me and I was treated so well it was really humbling. Nothing was too much bother for Del (or Nee bother as they say up there) but as I explained to Del, my life is simple; as long as I have a bed and food (and of course a gym) then I am a happy man!!!

I will be back, there is no doubt in my mind, and it will be soon. Scotland and the Scottish people are wonderful folk and made my first trip beyond the border a very memorable and unforgetable one.

Today its back to reality and back to work and cardio (which I shied away from for 3 days!!) so it was 75 minutes today and will be 90 mins for the remainder of the week.

I am now truley focused, Scotland was my last big trip until the Arnold. It is now time to knuckle under and really push hard as with just under 5 weeks remaining I want to make sure I am ready in just under 4.

J

First off I appologise for the delay in responding mate.



WOW what a very kind post indeed. Me and the tower members learned a great deal from you James and as promised you now have a loyal fan base up here (Listen for the jocks at the UKBFF 2008 LOL). I have already told you my thoughts about your visit but words really dont convey my gratitute toward yourself.
As you know I tell it like it is............thanks mate from the bottom of my heart. As mentioned, you will forever be welcome up these parts and we all await your speedy return.


As for others reading this post that dont already know James, I can assure you he is a true gentleman and his persona and attitude FAR outwiegh his physical attributes. This alone makes him a champ in my book, and believe it or not the gym members who spoke of him all said the same.


I am glad James mentioned the word "Community" in his post as it means we are heading in the right direction as a gym.
I am a big believer in knowledge and I hope to create something completley different at tower (We have a library in the gym FFS!), and the visit of James marks the beggining of towers "Knowledge sharing" and as such I hope to attract other atheletes (Or notable people) to come up here and be part of it all. And in some way I can give back to this sport I love so much..............

PS "I will be back, there is no doubt in my mind, and it will be soon." Not soon enough mate

PPS rain????:confused::confused::confused: what rain? mild shower yes but not rain, I dont think so.............. Nae bother big yin.

[supercell]

Thanks Del, you are the true gent.

What you have done for those guys is nothing short of inspirational.

I hope that they all have found something that they are passionate about, just as you have and your gym leapfrogs them into a life changing lifestyle and helps them become more fulfilled people as a result.

God bless

James

[amjad.khan]

Originally Posted by supercell

The benefits of cardio are there for both beginners and experienced lifters. 3-4 times a week at 30-45mins a session, pre meal 1 or PWO, which ever is more convenient.

J

Hi James

Thank for the advice, I will apply the cardio to my training and see how my body will impact on this method. I will now apply my new diet which was kindly given to me by Keith (Righyho) when I first joined his gym but never got around to it (sorry Keith :confused and who knows couple of years of hard training and dieting I might be on the stage completing against you guys.

Thanks

Amjad

[Delhi]

Originally Posted by supercell

Thanks Del, you are the true gent.

What you have done for those guys is nothing short of inspirational.

I hope that they all have found something that they are passionate about, just as you have and your gym leapfrogs them into a life changing lifestyle and helps them become more fulfilled people as a result.

God bless

James

Now go get em tiger and show the world what you are made off.

[webby]

James, Ive read what you've said about doing your cardio in the morning and your weights separately. Do you think i would get the same benefits from doing my cardio at midday, followed by meal 3, and then weights at 5pm?

My problem is that I have to get up quite early for work anyway so to do cardio before work id have to get up at 5:30am which means to get a full nights sleep id be going to bed at about 8pm and I dont get home until 7pm. An hour really isnt enough to have my dinner and prep all my meals for the following day and wind down.

[greg fear]

james great work im preparing for my first show in may nabba wales
and reading your thread is really making me put the effort in that is needed just hope i get the results
keep up the gd work mate looking excellent

[supercell]

Originally Posted by webby

James, Ive read what you've said about doing your cardio in the morning and your weights separately. Do you think i would get the same benefits from doing my cardio at midday, followed by meal 3, and then weights at 5pm?

My problem is that I have to get up quite early for work anyway so to do cardio before work id have to get up at 5:30am which means to get a full nights sleep id be going to bed at about 8pm and I dont get home until 7pm. An hour really isnt enough to have my dinner and prep all my meals for the following day and wind down.

Hi There,

You would get some benefit but not as much as if you were to do your pre meal 1.
I get up at 5.15 every morning except sunday to do cardio before work (altho it is easier as I work at a gym)

How much sleep do you need!!??

I go to bed at 10.30-11.30 and am up at 5.15 and feel great.

You have to fit cardio into your routine without upsetting it too much. For me it works great but if Nytol were to do it he'd be Mr Grumps come training at 9.30!!

Remember the 6 P's

POOR
PLANNING
PROMOTES
P1SS
POOR
PERFORMANCE

You know what I think you should do!

J