Follow Kevin’s progress in his lifestyle challenge

KEVIN’S LIFESTYLE CHANGE WITH THE FITLAB

Kevin Creed had his first training session with Steve Nance and Corey Wolski on Wednesday, November 21.

Since then, he has been hitting the gym seven days a week and has been seeing fantastic improvements.

“Kevin has really applied and pushed himself, and his progress has been unbelievable,” Steve said.

“It’s been well above what we expected and his dedication made it happen,” Corey agreed.

Kevin’s goal is to shed 25 kilograms in 25 weeks and, so far, he is right on track — coming up on the half–way mark, he has already dropped more than half the weight.

“It feels fantastic — I managed to get into clothes I haven’t worn in years, I’m not wheezing when I walk, and I can jog up stairs,” Kevin said.

His weekly exercise routine was created by the FitLab strenth and conditioning staff and is designed to build strength and increase his cardiac output (aerobic fitness).

On four out of seven days, Kevin does an hour’s worth of cardiovascular exercises — anything from spinning and rowing to using ‘the stepper’ and ‘SkiErg’.

On the remaining three days, Kevin combines the cardio exercises with weight training.

On several occasions, Kevin has trained with sport teams like the Mustangs, completing rigorous HIIT (high intensity interval training) sessions alongside them.

“The athletes get the best training and it’s a fantastic environment for me to work out in,” he said.

On the days he trains without supervision, Kevin said he enjoys rowing and doing deadlifts the most.

Although he has seen an all–round improvement in his training, his greatest improvement so far has been in rowing, despite him hating it at the start.

“I’m definitely stronger and fitter, and it’s really noticeable in my energy levels and focus in general,” he said.

With just under a week to go until he hits the half–way mark, Kevin is feeling confident about the rest of his lifestyle challenge.

“I’m ahead of my goals and I want to keep it going.

“I’ve even signed up to play football again and will be doing the Stadium Stomp in June.

“I’m determined to reach my 25–week goal and to push it further thereafter — the sky is the limit.”