Colossium Magazine August Issue_2018 | Page 58

BIG MIKE M.A: How do you spend your leisure time? B.M: When not working, sometime I social- ize with some of the guys in my hood and they know me to be a fitness instructor, I have a keep fit club, so we go for jogging from there to the gym, we workout for a while and some of the guys go play football afterwards I will be in my room or take my kid out. M.A: Some people are under the im- pression that body builders are violent and abusive, how do you respond to that? B.M: People act in some funny ways when they see a body builder; don’t judge a book by its cover just get closer and ask questions. Body builders are the loveliest people you like to know. M.A: Usually you see body builders serving as securities for personalities, events, places and so on. Is that the motivation for body building or it goes beyond on that? B.M: It’s an individual’s choice to do what they want to do be it - be it security for personalities, events, places and so on. M.A: Let’s talk about food. As a trainer are you on some type of special diet or anything goes for you? B.M: When it comes to food I go on a lot of diet during my time of training be it off season and on season. M.A: Are you always at the gym? B.M: I train once a day. I’ve been a body build- er for the past 8 years. M.A: Are you preparing for any compe- tition? B.M: This year I have decided to focus on my personal training stuff. The last competition I 57| Colossium . August 2018 participated was 2017, the Arnold Classic that was when I became a champion in my category. M.A: Any awards in body building con- tests? B.M: Yeah, quite a number. I have won Mr. GHANA, Man GHANA, Mr. AFRICA, Arnold Classic & Tizo Classic. M.A: You are a biker, aren’t you? I saw you come in on a bike. I really nice bike, I must say. B.M: Thanks. Yeah, I am a big time Biker, I’m a big fan of Caw Saki 2017 Za100 I used to ride Z1000. I ride for pleasure and it’s also a means of transport for me as well. M.A: Who would you count as your Top 5 body builders? B.M: My top 5 body builders would be Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronney Coleman, Gesker ,Kyle Green, Flow Hit. M.A: I have plans of hitting the gym soon. Probably after we release our August issue but I am not sure if I can afford your services hahaha B.M: I am expensive but I’ve positioned myself in such way that everybody can enjoy training and working with me and I do consider a lot when it comes to charging my clients. M.A: I know you like music. Who do you enjoy listening to? B.M: Am a music lover and my five musicians are 2Pac, DMX, Nas, Jay Z and Kelly. I also love any nice movies. M.A: Where do you see yourself in the next 25years? B.M: After 25years I will be a legend. M.A: We should do this again, some- time in the future. B.M: It’s been a pleasure, chief!