Radio Episode #31: Christer Norman | Bodybuilding Athlete

From the cold north comes a warrior with a heart as great as the sword that he swings. This time Bringing Awesome Back Goes Radio has the pleasure of meeting a true fighter. Christer Norman is a bodybuilding athlete with a great love for mother nature. His era on the stage has a respectable amount of years in it, and he's no stranger to the competitive climate that it holds. Tune in and listen to what the Viking Warrior has to say!

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# INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

* 00:00 - Opening talk
* 06:37 - Christer is introduced
* 07:09 - Christer on the origin of his nickname "Viking Warrior" 
* 11:50 - Christer on Anders Graneheim and Tammer Training Camp  
* 14:50 - Christer on how he lost his long hair
* 15:36 - Christer on his love for nature  
* 15:11 - Christer on his love for bodybuilding  
* 22:59 - Christer on being bullied and support from parents
* 24:28 - Christer on compassion for others
* 25:54 - Christer on society and its view on bodybuilding 
* 30:10 - Christer on appearances and discussing weight
* 31:40 - Christer on bodybuilding's 24/7 approach 
* 35:45 - Christer defines will, patience and devotion
* 42:25 - Christer on how his kids impact his joy for life
* 46:18 - Christer on setting goals in order to improve self-worth
* 50:02 - Christer on his own inspirational figures
* 54:20 - Christer on his future plans
* 56:52 - Christer answers 10 quick questions
* 66:48 - Christer shares final tips from his own life experience
* 68:52 - Thank you Christer!
* 70:19 - Final reflections

# Check it out!
See what Christer is posting on Instagram: http://instagram.com/christernorman
Get in touch with Christer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christer.norman.1
Visit Christer's blogg: http://www.christernorman.blogspot.se/

What's up?

For those of you who regularly read the blog, you might be surprised that there are very few posts right now - specifically posts about my training. Here's the reason. What's happening right now is that the website is about to be rebuilt. What that means is that you guys will get a brand new design, new material, but above all, the site will be in Swedish. There might be a chance that I'll keep some of the material in English, but by the looks of it, that'll happen further ahead. So, keep your eyes open and don't forget to keep Bringing Awesome Back!

Ooooh, must be something really awesome...

Bonus Material: Fredrik Backlund Tammerpokalen 2014

Some things are worth highlighting. In my world, usually that means something that comes from the heart. During our reportage at Tammer Training Camp 2014 we also shot some footage at Tammerpokalen. One of the athletes entering the competition was Fredrik Backlund from Lund. I decided to add his performance as bonus material on the YouTube channel. Not because he won, but because he displayed true passion for the sport. Thank you Fredrik!

Amazing performance, congratulations!

Honorary Award At Tammerpokalen 2014

It's probably impossible for you guys to have missed that I recently put out a big reportage from Tammer Training Camp and Tammerpokalen 2014. What I didn't put in that video was the video where I received a honorary award. I didn't really feel that it was relevant for the reportage. But, nevertheless, my girlfriend recorded the whole thing, and since it means the world for me, I'm putting the entire thing here on the website. Here you go!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you Anders!

Radio Episode #30: Tammer Training Camp | Interviews

Tammer Training Camp is an event that warms the world of bodybuilding and fitness. Anders Graneheim, the creator, is a true Swedish bodybuilding legend with a heart as impressive as the physique he's been known to present on stage. This is close to two hours of reportage, covering the camp as well as the Tammerpokalen competition. Tune in, get inspired and warm your hearts. Thank you Anders for creating this for us to enjoy!

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# INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

* 00:00 - Opening talk
* 02:47 - Interview with Bengt Nyström
* 06:49 - Interview with Mikaela Labor and Gabriella Tammer Saez
* 13:01 - Interview with Michael, Karin, Therese & Jenny  
* 19:28 - Interview with Andreas Lindgren
* 24:30 - Interview with Fredrik Olsson & Train4Cambodia  
* 29:40 - Interview with Camilla & Magnus  
* 31:54 - Interview with Samuel Ahlin
* 35:09 - Interview with Tobias Tranberg
* 38:06 - Interview with Alex Danielsson
* 44:14 - Interview with Maria Eriksson 
* 47:12 - Interview with Jocke Nilsson
* 52:48 - Interview with Sofia, Lars, Victor & Anders Graneheim  
* 64:24 - Interview with Frida Bålefalk, Petra Kardell, Helen Ahlson
* 70:42 - Interview with Elin Forsberg
* 75:28 - Interview with Christer Norman
* 84:09 - Interview with Jimmy Nilsson
* 88:01 - Interview with Karin Tägtström with family
* 93:18 - Interview with Nicklas Johansson and friends
* 96:43 - Interview with Sara Tingvall
* 103:46 - Interview with Hassan Mouline
* 108:16 - Interview with Anders Graneheim and family

# Check it out!
Visit Tammer Training Camp's website: http://www.tammerpokalen.se
Train4Cambodia's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/train4cambodia
IronWorks Gym Sundsvall: http://www.ironworksgym.se

Bringing Awesome Back Goes Tammer Training Camp 2014

It's yet again time for another reportage. This time Bringing Awesome Back heads up north to Tammer Training Camp and Tammerpokalen. The man behind the camp is none other than our Swedish bodybuilding legend Anders Graneheim. Anders, and his family, put their heart and soul into this project each year. They create opportunities as well as friendship for many of the people who are lucky enough to visit Lögdö Herrgård. This is a reportage with heart. From Bringing Awesome Back with love!

A postcard from Bringing Awesome Back!

Show your support! 

Visit www.tammerpokalen.se

Bringing Awesome Back At Tammer Training Camp

That's right folks. This evening at 9.22 the night train from Båstad will leave only to take us all the way up to Sundsvall and Tammer Training Camp. This is an event held by our legendary Swedish bodybuilder Anders Graneheim. The event is about community, building a wider interest for the sport of bodybuilding and fitness. If there's one guy who is worth spending your time on, it's Anders. Stay tuned for our reportage - we'll give it our best! Make sure you check out the event by visiting the website here.

Tammer Training Camp, here we come!

Training Day Five Hundred Ninety Two

Had a day at my new work place for the summer. It's the last "get-to-know-your-work-place-day" before I get to try my wings for a month. This is actually only a temporary place, so I'm not going to get too used to this. I like the change of scenery for a while though. Oh, and by the way, don't forget to check back regularly for our upcoming Tammer Training Camp reportage. We head to Sundsvall on Wednesday evening.

I already did this joke once, didn't I?

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# WORKOUT: BACK, TRAPEZIUS, FOREARMS

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# Seated Cable Row (Wide Grip)

- Set 1: 12 x 44 lbs (20 kg)
- Set 2: 12 x 44 lbs (20 kg)
- Set 3: 12 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)
- Set 4: 12 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)
- Set 5: 12 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)
- Set 6: 12 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

# Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

- Set 1: 8 x 81,5 lbs (37 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 92,5 lbs (42 kg)

# Dumbbell Shrugs

- Set 1: 20 x 42,9 lbs (19,5 kg)
- Set 2: 12 x 92,5 lbs (42 kg)

# Reverse Cable Curl / Behind Back Cable Wrist Curl (Superset)

- Set 1: 20 x 44 lbs (20 kg) / 40 x 44 lbs (20 kg)
- Set 2: 6 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg) / 20 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: N/A

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# Workout Notes:
God damn it was hot during today's workout. And as if that wasn't enough, I had an enormous stress factor burdening me as I entered the gym. I know, I know, the gym is supposed to be a sanctuary. But today it wasn't. I'm not displeased, only lessened on the performance department.

Training Day Five Hundred Ninety One

Today we did something awesome. We booked our tickets for the 2014th Mr Olympia! Last year we had an amazing time in Las Vegas, staying at Caesars Palace. Not only did we cover the Olympia expo floor with a reportage, we also decided to get ourselves our very first tattoos, and, get engaged! I'm not sure how we'll be able to top that. But I guess 10 days at the Bellagio, as well as Mr Olympia celebrating 50 years, does help!

Vegas Baby! Vegas!

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# WORKOUT: CHEST, BICEPS

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# Incline Bench Dumbbell Chest Press

- Set 1: 12 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 37,4 lbs (17 kg)

- Set 5: 12 x 48,5 lbs (22 kg)

- Set 6: 6 x 65 lbs (29,5 kg)

# Push-Ups (Across Benches)

- Set 1: 10 x Bodyweight

- Set 2: 7 x Bodyweight
- Set 3: 6 x Bodyweight
- Set 4: 6 x Bodyweight

# Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl

- Set 1: 8 x 11 lbs (5 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 15,4 lbs (7 kg)
- Set 3: 8 x 22 lbs (10 kg)
- Set 4: 8 x 37,4 lbs (17 kg)

# Barbell Curl (EZ-Bar)

- Set 1: 12 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: N/A

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# Workout Notes:
Awesome workout this time. To be honest, I'm not even sure why, but the feeling of joy after booking our flight to Vegas made the workout seem like walking on clouds. I'm not even going to analyze this, I'm just going to say that things are good right now, awesome in fact!

Training Day Five Hundred Ninety

It's the 4th of July, which shouldn't really mean much for us living in Sweden. For me it means two things; 1. my girlfriend's name is printed on the calendar (namndag!), and 2. a country that has brought my so much joy throughout the years celebrates its Independence Day. So, why not give a little bit of love?

A little bit of love sent from Sweden!

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# WORKOUT: QUADS, ABS

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# Leg Extension Machine

- Set 1: 12 x 22 lbs (10 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 22 lbs (10 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 33 lbs (15 kg)
- Set 4: 12 x 44 lbs (20 kg)
- Set 5: 12 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)
- Set 6: 12 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)
- Set 7: 12 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)
- Set 8: 12 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)
- Set 9: 12 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)
- Set 10: 12 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

# Thigh Adductor Machine

- Set 1: 12 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 121,2 lbs (55 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 143,3 lbs (65 kg)

# Seated Leg Raises

- Set 1: 12 x Bodyweight

- Set 2: 30 x Bodyweight

- Set 3: 30 x Bodyweight

- Set 4: 40 x Bodyweight

# MORNING WALK TIME: N/A

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# Workout Notes:
I'd say fairly good workout this time. However, there were a lot of things going on during the workout that kind of interrupted it. Perhaps that was a good thing, because I got some time to recuperate in-between the sets. It worked for now.

Cheat Day One Hundred Eleven

Today it's yet again time for another cheat day. Right now it's not really that important since I'm not 100% strict on my diet. I'm currently not close to any form defining goal. I am, however, 100% focused on getting my company running and being able to promote myself at upcoming expos and events. In any case, here's some of today's goodies!

More "clean" cheat days going on right now...

Training Day Five Hundred Eighty Nine

This morning marked the release of yet another episode of Bringing Awesome Back Goes Radio. This time bodybuilder Irene Andersen visited the show and discussed everything from female muscularity to protein ice-cream. You can get to the episode by clicking here. On a more personal level, the entire day has been filled with home-related work. The entire evening will be the same, but tomorrow will be a day of rest. Looking forward to that!

Filled with protein, handy and good for the home-economy!

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# WORKOUT: DELTS, CALVES

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# Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

- Set 1: 20 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

- Set 2: 20 x 37,4 lbs (17 kg)

# Upright Cable Row (Black Rope)

- Set 1: 20 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 2: 20 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

# One-Leg Calf Press In Leg Press Machine

- Set 1: 20 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)
- Set 2: 20 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

 

# MORNING WALK TIME: 40,26 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
There was definitely no fuel in today's gym tank. Last night's sleep was poor, this day has been physically exhausting and I've had a bit of stress going on the past couple of days. There was nothing left but to cut things short. Perhaps the cold is still in this picture as well. Oh well, I live to fight another day!

Radio Episode #29: Irene Andersen | Bodybuilding Athlete

This time it's a rare privilege to have one of our few Swedish professional bodybuilders on the show. Irene Andersen started competing at the age of 37, earning her pro card in 2005, with aspirations of one day becoming the new Ms Olympia. Today she's using her resources in order to keep the sport of female bodybuilding alive on stages all around the world. Tune in and listen to a true burning spirit!

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# INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

* 00:00 - Opening talk
* 05:13 - Irene is introduced
* 05:55 - Irene on bodybuilding in Sweden compared to Denmark 
* 07:20 - Irene on her fascination for muscle  
* 09:35 - Irene on bodybuilding and her introduction to gym
* 13:00 - Irene on how others view her muscularity  
* 15:11 - Irene on why she started competing at the age of 37  
* 16:51 - Irene on her spontaneous side
* 19:53 - Irene on stepping on stage for the first time
* 24:15 - Irene on earning her pro card 
* 26:39 - Irene on saving female bodybuilding
* 30:48 - Irene on different kinds of attention 
* 33:08 - Irene on bikini fitness and its impact on bodybuilding
* 39:29 - Irene on support and understanding during diet
* 41:38 - Irene on owning a gym
* 44:21 - Irene on bringing protein ice-cream to Sweden
* 49:09 - Irene answers 10 quick questions
* 55:44 - Irene shares final tips from her own life experience
* 57:42 - Thank you Irene!
* 59:59 - Final reflections

# Check it out!
See what Irene is posting on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ireneandersenifbbpro
Get in touch with Irene on Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003308052147
Visit Irene's Website: http://www.ireneandersen.com/
Irene's "Too Big for the World" Pre-launch Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=rfxArbece3U