In 2001 Mark was weighing almost 21 stone, he then decided to get into bodybuilding. He won his first contest, the 2003 EFBB South Coast First Timers and then placed 3rd in his class at the British Championships that year. The following year he won th u90kg class at the EFBB South Coast and also won the South Coast NABBA Class 3 title.
2005 was supposed to be a year off for Mark, however with a matter of days notice he entered both the EFBB South Coast again for which he placed 2nd and the NABBA South East which he placed 3rd. He has also came 2nd in the EFBB Stars of Tomorrow u90kg class, qualifying him for the 2006 British Finals for which he is looking forward to. Some year off !!
Mark's favourite supplements are Bio-Activator to supply him with good tasting, quality protein, and the Norateen range which enable him to gain strength and size, whilst increasing hardness in the run up to a show. He's also using Vasculator and ZAC to further increase vascularity.
Mark says: "I am a firm believer in supplements and the importance they play in my results. Having competed in 7 shows and gaining 3 first places, 2 second places, and 2 thirds (including a 3rd in the British Finals 2003), I have obviously been using supplements which produce results. My year round choice is LA Muscle, mostly LA Whey and Bio_Activator. Both provide me with first class protein along with minimal carbs and fats. The wide range of flavours on offer from Bio-Activator means that no matter what cravings I have whilst dieting, I can always find a flavour to satisfy them (including peanut butter and chocolate !)."
Mark is now looking forward to the UKBFF British Finals in 2006 in which he hopes to do well, with the help of LA Muscle supplements.
Check out Mark's Strongman web site: UKPSMA.
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