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I began training seriously about 5 years ago.
My favourite exercises are standing barbell curls and leg curls. The eccentric contraction always furnishes the muscles with an intense burn, which lingers well after training them.
My favorite body parts to train are shoulders and biceps. I find that they're the easiest muscle groups to stimulate and focus on, and being scrupulous with your form will always guarantee you results.
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Diploma in Graphic Design from Technikon Pretoria My number 1 dieting tip for staying in good shape all year round is to remember that nothing tastes as good as thin feels. I find that abstinence is sometimes far easier than moderation, so if you're unable to control the portion size of your favourite cheat foods, avoid them altogether. |
Q: How do you motivate yourself to stay in top condition?
A:
I'm passionate about fitness; hence I don't need motivation – I simply love it!
Q: What are you favourite exercises?
A:
Standing bicep curls and laying leg curls have always been my favourite; not because I enjoy doing them, but rather because I can feel the muscle really working.
Q: Talk me through your routine on a typical session at the gym?
A:
15 minutes stretch, 15 minutes abs, Leg extensions – 5 sets, Squats – 5 sets, Leg press – 5 sets, Lunges – 5 sets (12 each side), Let curls - 5 sets.
Q: What are your favourite 'cheat' foods when you have to give in to temptation?
A:
85% black chocolate & 60% dark chocolate Lindt balls straight out of the fridge.
Q: Weekly Workout Schedule
A:
Sunday – legs and abs, Monday – Shoulders/triceps and abs, Wednesday – Back/calves and abs, Thursday – Chest/biceps and abs (this does keep changing though)
Q: Supplements?
A:
Pre workout: Gaspari Superpump250, Post workout: Gaspari IntraPro Chocolate or Gaspari Myofusion Chocolate.
Q: Cardio?
A:
What's that? ;) I really don't do any cardio - I focus on strength training and my diet.
Q: Number 1 dieting trip?
A: My number 1 dieting tip for staying in good shape all year round is to remember that: nothing tastes as good as thin feels. I find that abstinence is sometimes far easier than moderation, so if you're unable to control the portion size of your favourite cheat foods, avoid them altogether. If you do this long enough, you'll soon learn self control. Eat clean and be consistent with your training.
Q: How do you balance your lifestyle with training, dieting and competing?
A:
Training and dieting has become a way of life for me. It's something I'm able to maintain 24/7 without doing any harm to my body. I believe you should always "begin with the end in mind," so I don't put my body under stress before a competition; I simply change my carbohydrate, water and salt intake. (Easy as a pie ;)
