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LEARNING ABOUT CHRIS
“ I started training because I was fascinated with how the human body can change, and I was attracted to the dedication one has to have in order to bring about this change,” says Chris. Our bodies have enormous potential for change when they are trained and fed strategically and properly. How often have we heard that if you want something bad enough you will do whatever it takes to make it happen?
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
Chris is under no illusions about what his goals are. He is very clear on the fact that he is not a powerlifter, he is a bodybuilder. As such, he has found a way to train that compliments his goal – building his body into a muscular, proportioned work of art. Like Misumzi, Chris believes intensity is the way to go in terms of building a muscular physique.“ I always use supersets, and the rests between my sets are always very short. I am not a powerlifter and therefore I prefer training with intensity and not to lift the biggest weights possible,” he explains.
TRAINING SPLIT
( In-season split)
• Monday: chest, rear delts, biceps
• Tuesday: back, triceps, front delts
• Wednesday: legs
• Thursday: chest, rear delts, biceps
• Friday: back, triceps, front delts
• Saturday: legs
• Sunday: rest
LIVING A BODYBUILDING LIFESTYLE
So much is said about the sacrifice needed in order to be successful, about rearranging life ' s priorities in order to enjoy real and lasting change as one pursues physique goals. What else can Chris add?“ Be disciplined in your approach to the sport, stay humble at all times and always respect others. Always accept defeat on stage.” And in fairness to Chris, he has it spot on. The best bodybuilders, the top guys that Muscle Evolution interviews, does covers with and workouts with all share those character traits: they are humble, they are always open to learning and they have respect for other athletes and competitors.
EATING ON A BUDGET
“ Fortunately I am a social worker and so I am able to use my salary for my diet. I would strongly advise people to try and get food sponsorships, such as from supermarkets – we have to make a plan. I have been trying the same but I have had no luck yet. We have to keep trying.”
MEAL PLAN:
• Meal 1: oats, whey protein, raisins and 2 bananas
• Meal 2: 6 eggs, whey protein, yoghurt and a banana
• Meal 3: basmati rice, hake, potato and whey protein
• Meal 4: 8 slices of bread with peanut butter and a glass of milk
• Meal 5: basmati rice, mince and potato
• Meal 6: whey protein and 2 bananas
STEVEN DOMERIS
• NAME: Steven Domeris
• AGE: 25
• HOME TOWN: Beacon Bay, East London
• CAREER: Personal trainer at Virgin Active
• WEIGHT: In season 94kg / off season105kg
• COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS:- 2007 NABBA teenager- 1st place- 2009 NABA junior- 1st place- 2009 IFBB SA Champs junior- 2nd place- 2014 Clash of the Titans seniors U / 90kg- 3rd place
• GOAL IN THE SPORT: To be Mr Border and place at the SA Champs.
FINAL WORD
SO WHAT ABOUT THE SAYING THAT THE EASTERN CAPE IS A TREASURE CHEST OF UNDISCOVERED TALENT IN THE VARIOUS SPORTS, AND HOW CAN BODYBUILDING BENEFIT FROM SOME MORE FOCUS ON THE PROVINCE?“ The Eastern Cape actually has some of the the best phyisques, however there is not much exposure for us here. There are a few shows and a lack of sponsoship and support from the local community. More can be done to host shows around here to help recruit potential athletes,” answers Chris. M. E
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