This week we’d like to introduce you to Brian Holtkamp, this week’s Skimble Member Spotlight! Brian is relatively new to Skimble, starting just a few months ago, but is already an avid user of both Skimble’s Workout Trainer & GPS Sports Tracker apps! With over 1700 points in November alone, we just had to talk to Brian to ask about his fitness motivations and Skimble experience.
What was your starting point versus your current fitness status?
About a year and a half ago I had become horribly out of shape after being very fit earlier in life. I was about 30 – 40lbs overweight, a BMI of 27.5 and body fat percentage in the low 20’s. Today at 42 years old, I am lean and more fit than I was in my mid 20’s, a muscular 170lbs, a BMI of 23.7 and a body fat percentage of 14.8%.
When I decided to begin getting back in shape I focused heavily on modifying my diet and doing an hour of cardio a day. I went from 189 lbs to 155 lbs in a matter of 6 months. After I had lost all the extra body fat and wanted to begin growing muscle was where Skimble became really helpful, with numerous workouts available I was able to find routines that helped me accomplish my goals and I have even created a couple of my own. I love the app!
What’s your next fitness goal?
My next fitness goal is to continue to grow a little more muscle and to remain lean and fit.
What’s your favorite thing about Skimble?
My favorite thing about Skimble is the variety of workouts available and the ability to create my own.
Give us a fun fact about yourself:
I am a huge science geek, and all around nerd. Physics and astrophysics are my favorites but, I really just enjoy science in general.
Brian made amazing leaps and bounds in just a matter of months, all with the free versions of both our apps! Imagine what he’ll do with the free year of Workout Trainer Pro we just gifted him?
We at Skimble HQ get psyched when we find out that our members are going out and challenging themselves with monumental athletic feats. If you are planning to participate in some sort of challenging event, and are using the Workout Trainer & GPS Sports Tracker apps to help you train, we’d love to spotlight you! Please send us an email to trainers@skimble.com if you’re interested.