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Short introduction: Hi, I'm a 30 year old guy from the Netherlands and I own my own playground (aka a gym). We teach powerlifting, weightlifting, kettlebellsport and bodycontrol (Rings, Floor, etc). As i've heard is pretty usual for trainers / gym owners, I never seem to find the time for my own training. Therefore, this challenge is aimed at making that time. I prefer to play in the rings and on the floor. This is me, one and a half years ago. Goal 1: Playing in the rings and on the floor! Preferably 3 times a week. I will train 2 times a week in the rings, and once a week its "playtime" on the floor. This will be exploring movement, from tricking to floreio like movements. The training on the floor won't be structured. Ill take this time as it comes. Goal 2: Get all the sleeps! On average I get 4-5 hours of sleep.. when I'm too tired the first thing that goes is my own training. So if I want to change that, I'll have to focus on getting more sleep too. The last 2 weeks I've gotten 8 hours a night, which is brilliant so I'll try to stick with that. Goal 3: Shoot and edit video material! The website for our gym is going live in two weeks, for now it's going up with placeholders, but I'd really like to get it filled with quality video ASAP so people can get an idea of what our gym is all about. I'm already working on collecting a lot of good shots and I'd like to get started on editing some video soon. As a bonus, my girlfriend (KB Girl) and our team are going to the kettlebell world championships in 3 weeks and it'd be really cool to make a video out of that aswell An example of my work. Goal 4: Sticking with Nerdfitness! I've tried a challenge once before but it quickly became overwhelming to try to keep up with everyone else... This time i plan to update 2 times a week but put no pressure on following others- it's about having a place to keep focus on achieving my own goals.

To achieve Level 9 I will be focussing on myself, mostly on my mindset and motivation. My main quest is to fit comfortably into size 14 trousers by losing body fat. To move towards this achievement, I have set the following quests for this challenge: 1. Handstands! STR+2 DEX+3 As a much younger hooman, summer lunchtimes were spent out on the fields doing cartwheels and handstands. Now I wish to revisit those carefree days. Using Chris Salvato's method as a guide, I will spend 5 minutes per day on handstand practice (continued from previous challenge). A = 28+ days of handstand practice B = 25-27 days C = 22-24 days F = 21 days or fewer of handstand practice. 2. Floor! CON+2 CHA+ 2 STA+1 I can fit my exercise mat on the floor (just) but in order to really make use of the space in front of my mirrored wardrobe doors, I need to have a clearout, to tidy up and to keep it that way (continued from previous challenge). A = Plenty of space to workout on my mat B = Satisfactory space but clutter is starting to creep back C = Mat barely fits and I trashed everywhere else F = No space for a mat to fit. 3. Mindset! WIS+3 CHA+1 CON+1 Inspired by Neghar Fonooni's email article recommending spending 15 minutes per day dedicated to personal time, I have decided to set aside 15 minutes of my day for personal reflection. This time will include my participation in the JillFit "Mindset Makeover" email course and also could include things like meditation, journalling, walking, reading or whatever at the time gives me energy and renewed motivation. A = 28+ days of reflection B = 25-27 days C = 22-24 days F = 21 days or fewer of reflection. During this challenge, not only will I have a birthday, it will also mark a year since I started lifting free weights

To achieve Level 8, I will be continuing working towards a more balanced self. I have some loose ends to tie up before I holiday in Amsterdam with my SO and BFF and a crowd of other dolly people. My Amsterdam trip will happen during the last 2 weeks of this challenge. My main quest is to fit comfortably into size 14 trousers by losing body fat. To move towards this achievement, I have set the following quests for this challenge: 1. Handstands! STR+1 DEX+2 As a much younger hooman, summer lunchtimes were spent out on the fields doing cartwheels and handstands. Now I have all but overcome my shoulder injury, the time has come to revisit those carefree days. Using Chris Salvato's method as a guide, I will spend 5 minutes per day on handstand practice (continued from previous challenge). A = 28+ days of handstand practice B = 25-27 days C = 22-24 days F = 21 days or fewer of handstand practice. 2. New Moves! STR+1 DEX+2 WIS+2 After being introduced to kettlebells last round by the Rangers mini-challenge, I found I enjoy learning new things and incorporating them into my circuits. So using sources such as Girls Gone Strong and Lift Weights Faster, I plan to learn new exercises I can put into practice. A = 15 new moves or more B = 12-14 new moves C = 9-11 new moves F = 8 new moves or fewer 3. Spreadsheets! WIS+3 CON+1 My employers have provided me with an advanced course in Excel, all paid for, but I need to find a few hours a week to learn it, practice it and take an exam. I want to take the exam before August. A = Learned, practiced and exam date agreed B = Still practicing but nearly there C = Still learning; will sit exam but not sure if I will pass F = Nowhere near ready, have to defer the exam 4. Floor! CON+2 CHA+1 Now my wardrobe is tidy, I want to make use of the mirrored doors and the space in front of the doors. I need to make a space on my floor for my exercise mat to fit. In order to see that bit of floor, I need to put things away and keep them away. A = Plenty of space for my mat B = Mat fits but clutter is creeping back C = Mat just fits but I trashed everywhere else F = No space for a mat to fit