Qs.1 - Polo De’Marco Magazine is known to be a luxury
lifestyle magazine, however you were involved with
fitness and appeared on several covers. Why do you
want to go from fitness to lifestyle?
It is an honour for me to appear on your pres-
tigious cover and to be featured within. I want
to show another side to myself - a swarve,
sophisticated, fashionable gentlemen to com-
pliment the fitness side. I have already shown
many times. To me fitness is a lifestyle anyway,
the two go hand in hand. I am staying true to
myself, this is who I am and it continues to
open my more opportunities and experiences
for me.
Qs.2 - You’re known as ‘HealthManMark’. How did that
come about and when did it start?
We it came about five years ago over a casual
chat with a friend, and I really didn’t expect it
to stick. I opened my Instagram account under
that name and quickly ‘Health Man Mark’. It
became kind of catchy and people familiarised
themselves with it. I like it because it shows
that I am all round health; including nutri-
tion, exercise, psychology which are my three
degrees and my passion.
Qs.3 - Being a qualified Dietitian with a Master in
Nutrition and Dietetics, and you have a Degree in
Science and Psychology. How does science work with
physchology, and its affects?
Yes! Thank you I spent six years at university,
studying a Bachelor Degrees in Exercise
Science and Psychology; with a Masters
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I like the
link that psychology has with exercise and
nutrition, because so much of the result comes
down to motivating the mind and being self
disciplined. Whilst I don’t practise as a
psychologist, I feel it helps me a great deal in
my nutritional consultations and everyday
inter-personal dealings with people.
Qs.4 - In 2013, you won the World Model Title. Firstly,
what was that like? Secondly, you judge and often MC
the Natural Fitness Shows. Is that something that you
want to do in terms of luxury lifestyle?
Absolutely! I love travel, I enjoy challenges, I
feel comfortable talking in front of large
audiences and I like sharing knowledge. I
always strive for more and so after winning the
world Musclemania title I positioned myself to
Coach and lead many more athletes to
national and world shows and took every
opportunity to judge, present awards and Host
or MC. It’s an honour and I hope to continue
growing into a tv and movie personality.
Qs.5 - You started the supplement range called; 360.
How long did it take you? and Did you use your
education to create this?
Supplements have always been a big passion of
mine and yes absolutely my studies
contributed to my interest in them and hugely
in the formulating of our 360Health range. In
2013, I joined forces with my business partner,
Rob Quatro to officially launch our first
Natural Supplement - Whey Protein Isolate
(WPI) and today we have a whole range of
supplements; including various amino acids
to suit all goals. Being a Dietitian helps enor-
mously in the nutrition panels, and ensuring
our range is completely natural and of the
highest quality.
Qs.6 - The Acetyl L - Carnitine has natural amino acids
that help you to loose weight and create brain
alertness. How does it work?
Yes, that’s exactly right! The Acetyl component
is a neurotransmitter, which assists brain
cognition; thinking, memory and alertness.
The Carnitine component is a natural amino
acid that functions as a transporter of fat from
stubborn fat cells of the body delivering it to
the mitochondria cells for metobolism or
conversion into energy; therefore enabling fat
loss and natural energy.
Qs.7 - What’s your advice in keeping fit and healthy?
Nutrition is the key! Improve your diet firstly,
and then secondly undertake regular exercise.
My nutrition tips include high protein, moder-
ate carbohydrates and low fats, eat regularly in
small amounts throughout the day. Plus, keep
it simple and achievable and be consistent and
patient.
Qs.8 - In your bio - you state that you want to go into
television. Are you looking to have you’re own TV
show? or Do you want to host a luxury lifestyle show?
I see myself as being a guest on various tv
shows as the expert in health; to talk from a
Dietitian and Fitness Model perspective on
anything Health related. For example; the
latest trends and fads in nutrition. If this role
is developed into hosting a current show or
having my own that would be a dream come
true!
Qs.9 - What would you say to future models who are
looking to do the same thing? and What is the weight
restriction when going from fitness modelling to
luxury?
Keep chasing your goals!!! I have had to
believe in myself and be persistent; nothing
comes easy, you have to go after it and it takes
a lot of hard work, but it is an exciting journey
that never really ends. Fitness modelling
requires more emphasis on a ripped and
muscular physique; whilst with luxury we
need to look after our face, hair, grooming,
fashion and style a little more - plus both
require charisma and a good personality.
Qs.10 - Lastly, whats it like to be on the front cover of
Monaco’s premium luxury lifestyle magazine and to be
introduced to a whole brand new market?
Thank you! This is a huge honour for me. I
have never been to Monaco but it’s always
been on my list to visit. This magazine is so
prestigious and associates with some of the
worlds largest & most famous people, as well
as the worlds biggest fashion brands. I am
blessed!