Jim P

I was an extremely skinny kid who got into fitness via strength training as an aid to gaining weight. Now i climb, lift weights, and i've just started running and Yoga too!

Jim P's top sports

Bouldering

Olympic Weightlifting

Running

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Jassy C Hi Jim, great bio- you inspire all of those that struggle putting on mass- well done :)

WA, AU • 11:19 GMT, 28 Apr 2013 • On Jim P's wall

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Jim P achieved the Silver One to Watch medal

Manchester, GB • 2:32 GMT, 22 Dec 2012

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Jim P achieved the Silver Top Supporter medal

Manchester, GB • 11:30 GMT, 5 Dec 2012

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Jim P achieved the Bronze One to Watch medal

Manchester, GB • 8:04 GMT, 28 Jun 2012

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Jim P is now at level 6 on Tribesports

Manchester, GB • 5:59 GMT, 15 Jun 2012

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Jim P is now at level 5 on Tribesports

Manchester, GB • 8:40 GMT, 19 Apr 2012

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Get fitter than you have ever been this year Challenge

Jim P answered the question Training Programme

Excellent answer Neil! Fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. If you can find a way to incorporate aspects of fitness training into your life and enjoy them, you will make consistent progress towards your goals. Don't...

Manchester, GB • 7:33 GMT, 2 Apr 2012 • In the Get fitter than you have ever been this year Challenge

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Triple 100kg challenge: Bench, Squat and Dead-lift Challenge

Jim P responded to the guide Jim Wendlers 5/3/1

Resist the temptation Adrian! At worst you'll lose a week or two of progress, but i doubt that you will. 5/3/1 has worked for everyone i work out with so far. :)

Manchester, GB • 10:32 GMT, 10 Mar 2012 • In the Triple 100kg challenge: Bench, Squat and Dead-lift Challenge

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Jim P responded to the guide Jim Wendlers 5/3/1

I'm training the 5, 3, 1 system right now! Just got a new max Benchpress 2 days ago, tonight is Deadlift night :)

Manchester, GB • 3:05 GMT, 13 Feb 2012 • In the Triple 100kg challenge: Bench, Squat and Dead-lift Challenge

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Jim P took 10 Challenges

pull ups with 25% of bodyweight added Challenge

Tic tac over a 5 foot obstacle Challenge

Pint of milk every day for a fortnight Challenge

2 minute one legged wall squat Challenge

Hold a head stand for 5 minutes Challenge

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Jim P is taking the The Sixth Sense Challenge

Manchester, GB • 7:27 GMT, 28 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the pull ups with 25% of bodyweight added Challenge

Manchester, GB • 7:20 GMT, 28 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the Basic precision jump Challenge

Manchester, GB • 12:19 GMT, 23 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the Tic tac over a 5 foot obstacle Challenge

Manchester, GB • 12:19 GMT, 23 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the The Muscle Up Challenge

Manchester, GB • 6:34 GMT, 16 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the Pint of milk every day for a fortnight Challenge

Manchester, GB • 6:23 GMT, 16 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the 20 pull ups in one go Challenge

Manchester, GB • 6:23 GMT, 16 Jan 2012

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Jim P is taking the 100 crunches in a row Challenge

Manchester, GB • 8:51 GMT, 29 Dec 2011

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Jim P is taking the 2 minute one legged wall squat Challenge

Manchester, GB • 8:50 GMT, 29 Dec 2011

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Jim P is taking the Hold a head stand for 5 minutes Challenge

Manchester, GB • 8:50 GMT, 29 Dec 2011

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Jim P added 2 achievements

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Jim P added the achievement /users/jimble/user_achievements/12798-do-a-parkour-climb-up

Manchester, GB • 12:22 GMT, 23 Jan 2012

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Jim P added the achievement /users/jimble/user_achievements/12797-try-a-parkour-class

Manchester, GB • 12:19 GMT, 23 Jan 2012

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Jim P commented on the blog post Yes Minister: is politics creating a narrow-mind towards our definition of sport?

Manchester, GB • 1:05 GMT, 13 Jan 2012

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Jim P I got to 49! So close!

Manchester, GB • 12:57 GMT, 13 Jan 2012 • In the 50 chin-ups in 5 minutes Challenge

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Great stuff - you'll get there next time!

Andrew T • 7:26 GMT, 13 Jan 2012 • Encourage

Do natural movements for a workout session Challenge

Jim P answered the question Would it be inappropriate to do this challenge in a playground?

I agree, there's nothing wrong with you using a jungle gym to do a few pull ups! But when it comes to natural movements, nothing beats navigating a forest, i feel it brings me back to our ancestral ape origins, i fee...

Manchester, GB • 3:19 GMT, 8 Jan 2012 • In the Do natural movements for a workout session Challenge

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Jim P answered the question 100 dips in one set?

Goodness me! 100 in one set i'm sure is possible, but i'm a long way off yet. I was proud to beat my brother, doing buddy sets of dips when he dropped out after 60 or so reps! I doubt i could achieve more than 30 rep...

Manchester, GB • 3:06 GMT, 8 Jan 2012 • In the 100 Parallel Bar Dip Challenge

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Jim P asked 100 dips in one set?

Manchester, GB • 5:38 GMT, 30 Dec 2011 • In the 100 Parallel Bar Dip Challenge

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Jim P answered the question Is a chin up easier if I raise and cross my legs behind me?

That's true as well, if you get your timing right you do them a little more efficiently, for example i can do between 17 and 22 chin ups in a set depending on how well i get into the flow of it so to speak.. Also if...

Manchester, GB • 5:16 GMT, 30 Dec 2011 • In the 20 chin-ups in one go Challenge

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Jim P answered the question Is a chin up easier if I raise and cross my legs behind me?

If you cross your ankles it'll keep your legs together, which makes things a little simpler, because you swing less. If you really want to make them easier you can swing your legs forward and backwards in time with y...

Manchester, GB • 7:24 GMT, 29 Dec 2011 • In the 20 chin-ups in one go Challenge

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Jim P answered the question Is the BMI a good way to determine if your 'overweight'?

BMI takes into account weight, not lean body mass. I advise people to forget the BMI scale, forget the weight scales, and buy a mirror. Not only will it tell you if you're getting fat, it'll tell you if you're ugly t...

Manchester, GB • 7:05 GMT, 29 Dec 2011 • In the Get your BMI below 25 Challenge

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