Of all people, builders are not famous for having an enviable body structure. Although they have a physically demanding job, builders tend to pay little or no attention to their diet and exercise (plus they sleep terribly, too). However, it is not impossible for a builder to be healthy and have a beach body year round; take a look at who I’m pretty sure is the UK’s fittest builder, Glenn Luff.
As you can probably tell, Glenn is not your average builder. the materials market The expert eats well, exercises frequently and makes sure to go to bed on time so that his body can recover properly. “Being fit and strong is great for my job as a builder,” he says, “it helps me get up and down stairs more easily and carry more materials with ease. I never have a problem climbing roofs.”
Of course, keeping fit means that Glenn lives a somewhat different life than other builders. “I don’t want to generalize too much about builders, but they’re not known for being the healthiest of people,” he explains, “a lifestyle of chips, alcohol, drugs and hardly any exercise has left many out of shape. Advising any builder looking to get a little fitter, I’d suggest simply changing one habit at a time. Cut out alcohol to lose weight. can help eg. Not to mention, moving more can help improve fitness a lot.”
Here Glenn explains how he stays fit at 37 and gives practical tips you can follow to help you look like the Fittest Builder in the UK too.
The UK’s Fittest Builder’s Daily Routine
As Glenn explains, “I do martial arts sessions three times a week, in addition to going to the gym five to seven times a week, I incorporate max effort strength training, dynamic effort strength development training, and explosive training (like jumping jacks). , punches and throws), high rep calisthenics and HIIT training. My training sessions are never longer than an hour.”
This is what Glenn’s schedule looks like on a day of martial arts:
4:45 a.m.
Wake up and immediately drink water with electrolytes, wheatgrass powder, and apple cider vinegar.
5:00 a.m.
Breakfast – Oatmeal and 4 whole eggs, banana, peanut butter and honey
6:30 a.m
Go to the gym to do some mobility work, core work and to train 2 weaker body parts
8:00 am
Start to work
10:30
Mid-Morning Meal: Minced Beef Chili, Basmati Rice, and Green Vegetables
11:00
Continue working
14:30
Lunch: salmon fillets, basmati rice and green vegetables.
five pm
Finish up and then go home for lunch.
19:00
martial arts training
21:00
Dinner: Usually steak or chicken thighs with basmati rice and broccoli and then meal prep for the next day.
22:00
I go to sleep
(Image credit: Glenn Luff)
Train like a builder with Glenn Luff
“If you are completely sedentary, I suggest you start by walking or doing a few sessions in a stationary bikeGlenn suggests, “Ultimately, if you can move, you can exercise!”
Even Glenn admits that his body transformation didn’t happen overnight. Even going five minutes without sitting on the couch contributes to a healthier metabolism and better circulation. You also can increase metabolism just drinking more water.
“I always stay fully hydrated and then some, I drink a lot of water (sometimes with added salt) and I drink three to four coffees a day,” says Glenn, “I never drink beer, but I do love a good bourbon every now and then and later.”
Glenn recommends moderation as a key factor in staying fit and knowing when to be a little more self-indulgent: “Once a week, I’ll eat whatever I want, like a roast with all the trimmings, a good curry or a big burger.” ‘, he admits, ‘never for dessert though, as I prefer a big dinner.’
Intense exercise goes a long way in realizing how resilient you are and how far you can push yourself, as does finding the discipline to get up and start your day before everyone else. “Feeling good physically has done wonders for my mental health, which is absolutely important in the construction industry,” Glenn concludes.
