INSPIRATIONAL stuff – Page 2

The sad passing of fitness guru Gregg Plitt shocked the fitness community worldwide. He was an icon and mentor for thousands and according to those that know also a very nice guy. In a flash his life came to a halt while filming footage with some friends on train tracks for a protein shake. He … Continue reading Death of Greg Plitt

November 13, 2014April 5, 2019 GertFITNESS INSPIRATIONAL stuff

My 50th birthday muscle photoshoot

So 10 years after I started transforming my body I finally hit the big 50! Click here to watch my "50th BEACH muscle shoot" Click here to watch my "50th birthday STUDIO muscle shoot" Many guys trade-in wife for a younger bombshell but alas I love wife too much to do that! Second … Continue reading My 50th birthday muscle photoshoot

April 23, 2014March 14, 2019 GertFITNESS INSPIRATIONAL stuff

Training update – 23Apr2014

Been a bit quiet lately on my blog, but busy working on my next blog post. Training going very well and no injuries - I thank God! Started with the building phase recently, meaning back to heavy (!) weights and low reps (about 8 per set). Still with the same training partner (Mark) and … Continue reading Training update – 23Apr2014

August 15, 2013March 14, 2019 GertFITNESS INSPIRATIONAL stuff

Muscle transformation update

Every now and then I like to compare my current size and development to the photo when I started...this was now nearly 9 years ago! This month I am also 49 and I promised myself I will be in the best ever shape when I reach 50. My training is very hardcore right now. I … Continue reading Muscle transformation update

February 5, 2013March 15, 2025 GertFITNESS INSPIRATIONAL stuff

Can I still transform my body when over 40?

A straight talking article and video on the misconception that males cannot have a great body after 40.

January 19, 2013March 14, 2019 GertFITNESS INSPIRATIONAL stuff

My first flexing video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcPDfNH9BuA At loooooong last I made a short flexing video. All footage shot during the 2nd week of Jan 2013. My training is spot on and weight now at 87.5kg, 8% bf (bodyfat) and 1.75m tall. (For those that don't know - I am 48 y/o.) I am busy cutting right now to lower bf … Continue reading My first flexing video