MALE MUSCLE
48 MUSCLE & FITNESS^ /^ AUGUST 2019
“The poses in these pictures are representative of our
combined skill sets. Both Nathan and I train as all-
rounders in health and fitness, with our main priority
being movement and mobility. We both come from
a bodybuilding and CrossFit background, so we
have mixed calisthenics, gymnastics, pilates and
yoga to create the duo intermediate poses.
“There are so many benefits to this type of training
in mastering your own bodyweight, including
maintenance of joint function, better flexibility and
balance (core strength), and injury prevention.”
Nathan says yoga is not just for the girls!
“I’ve always thrown myself into things head on
(think that’s the big kid in me) and tried my hand
at everything,” he says. “I believe you can achieve
anything with a little focus and determination.
“The biggest factor for me in any sort of
workout/ activity/ sport is enjoyment.You have to love and have fun with what
you’re doing (even if you are beasting yourself
in the gym).
“I mix everything up and take a different approach
to training through HIIT, bodyweight workouts,
calisthenics and full body resistance workouts
in each session. The poses in the pictures really
depict myself and Sarah as trainers. We think
outside of the box and merge everything together
we’ve learned along the way to create some
awesome shapes.
“Keeping mobile and progressive stretching is
so important for both men and women, yet it’s
overlooked by most. Practising mobility and
stretching exercises consistently has helped
me to recover faster, prevent injury and develop
muscle in a totally different way. I’ve achieved
a better rounded physique by being able to
move in a better ROM.”