I started training with Manuel in May 2023 and have been training consistently ever since. Broadly speaking, my journey has been as follows: At the beginning, I had a limitation in my left knee, which I developed after doing a demanding hike that I was completely unprepared for. The result was that, after a short walk, my knee would start hurting, and the pain would extend up to my hip, still on the left side. I had significant discomfort doing something I had always taken for granted—walking. After this rather foolish injury, I realised I didn’t want to have such a fragile body at 30 years old. I had known Manuel personally for several years, and later, through social media, I became familiar with his work in bodybuilding and health. So I decided to try his service, and eventually got to work. Training history: May to September 2023 – training at home; From September onwards – training at the gym; At a certain point, I went from 3 to 4 full-body workouts per week. Needless to say, after the first few months of training, the knee–hip issue disappeared completely. My goals were related to aesthetics, strength, and health, all of which I have been achieving year after year. Training with Manuel has translated into invaluable learning, as I’ve learned to apply the fundamental principles of good nutrition, training, and training management. For example, when I know I’ll have less time to train, I adjust my workouts and make the necessary changes to my plans so that I can continue progressing in the gym. Another example is nutrition: at the moment, I’m not weighing my food, but I know what to prepare in order to meet my macronutrient needs. The fact that Manuel’s service is entirely online makes it extremely convenient and adaptable to all possible situations. Manuel has always provided practical and feasible solutions to any constraints I’ve encountered, whether related to diet, training management, or minor injuries. For instance, at one point I was stuck at 70kg on the squat and ended up with a minor injury in my left spinal erector. Manuel suggested changing the bar used for squats, and I spent quite some time using that variation, while still wanting to return to the classic back squat. After a few months, and with some important additions to my plan (zercher squat and zercher deadlift), I felt I had built enough strength to return to the back squat. From that point on, I made significant progress and reached the 100kg mark, since zercher variations are very effective at strengthening the back and core musculature.

Pessoal, temos de decidir as regras da comunidade para termos o sítio bem arrumadinho. Como é que vamos proceder?