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What gym rats actually need to start running, and what they can safely skip.
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What gym rats actually need to start running, and what they can safely skip.

From being called "Kanono" and "Blueband" to building 20kg of muscle, this is my journey from childhood obesity to natural bodybuilding. Through high school struggles, campus gym sessions, and years of trial and error, I learned what actually works.

Three years ago, I stepped into fitness with one goal: to become the strongest and most confident version of myself. Through discipline, consistency, and learning from a back injury, this is my transformation story.

A personal reflection on how gym culture in Kenya has evolved from a supportive brotherhood to a more self-absorbed environment, and a call to restore the values of respect, sharing, and community.

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What gym rats actually need to start running, and what they can safely skip.

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