Freedom Fitness Essex

19/09/2026

16/06/2026

Cut vs. Lean Bulk: What Proper Progression Actually Looks Like…..

I don’t post many pics of me on here… but have been focusing hard on my training and nutrition behind the scenes.
I went straight into a cut after my hip op which more than anything highlighted my lack of glute muscles after being unable to train them properly previously…. Very flat 🍑

→ The Cut: August 2025 • 140 lbs • 1800–2000 kcal
→ The Lean Bulk: June 2026 • 150 lbs • 2400+ kcal

There’s a 10lb gap between these two photos — and yet the visual change is subtle. That’s exactly how lean bulking works:
✅ Controlled surplus + adequate protein = slow, sustainable muscle growth
✅ Minimised fat gain
✅ Your shape stays defined while strength and tissue mass increase

The scale moves, but the “bulk” doesn’t have to look bulky.

After the cut I went into maintenance for a few months 2200kcals ish before upping again to build more muscle and strength. Focusing more on growing my b***y (+2inches)

Slow and steady progress 💪

08/06/2026

Regularly working out (especially through weightlifting) creates thicker, denser, and more mineralised bones compared to a sedentary lifestyle. While inactive bones are more prone to thinning and fractures with age, active bones continually remodel and reinforce themselves to withstand physical stress.
💪🏻😃

30/04/2026

The goal isn’t just to live longer… it’s to live better.

Cardio keeps your heart healthy, but lifting weights now sets you up for later in life — maintaining muscle, protecting your joints, supporting your metabolism, and keeping you strong, mobile, and independent as you age.

A mix of both is where the real magic happens 💪🏻😃

05/03/2026