FITNESS My body
Florent Concert organiser, barman at Shadow Lounge and model
Q WHEN DID YOU START WORKING OUT?
When I was around 18 years old. I was very envious of all those great looking guys that I saw in magazine and TV, so I decided to build up. I didn’t know much about fitness for the first two years, so I was mostly lifting weights in my room before I went and joined a proper gym. I had my first modelling job at around the age of 20 and it really gave me the motivation to carry on. I always say to my friends ‘we live only once’ so I want to live looking the best I possibly can.
Q WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL GYM ROUTINE?
I mostly train early in the morning. I find gyms are usually too busy in the evenings. I go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week and I do sessions lasting between 90 minutes and two hours. I make sure to work on different groups of muscles each day. I do various exercises and around 4 to 5 sets of 12 repetitions each, which I find gives me leaner muscles. Because I do a lot of repetitions, I therefore don’t need to do cardio.
Q WHAT SORT OF WEIGHTS DO YOU LIFT NOW?
I do a series of combination exercises using dumbbells, bars, cables, kettle bells, etc, for resistance, and I alternate these with squats, lunges, abdominal and aerobic activities to maximize the body’s hormonal response and achieve greater fitness levels. The trick is to keep trying different combinations, to keep the body on its toes – and to rest as little as possible between exercises.
Q DO YOU TAKE ANY
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS? I don’t take supplements anymore. I don’t really trust the effects of supplementary proteins and creatine on the body and I prefer
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to just use natural products. Nowadays, after a workout, I’ll have 2-3 eggs or some nuts or even a can of tuna. Yes, it’s much less convenient than protein shakes, I admit, but you’re getting good quality protein from natural sources. I have a diet rich in low-fat proteins with lots of fruits and vegetables. I don’t eat any carbs at night, but I eat a lot and often!
Q DO YOU HAVE ANY PERSONAL WORKOUT ADVICE OR TIPS?
If you want results – be consistent! Don’t give up after 1-2 months of training because it takes time. You won’t get results overnight. I work around 60 hours per week with all my jobs but I still manage to fit my training sessions in
around work, so don’t use work as an excuse not to train. Food is also 50% of the work. You can undo all the good work at the gym if you’re not eating the right food, and too many people still don’t know what and when to eat. I eat organic produce as much as possible. It can be expensive but it’s also very easy to eat, and is healthier. Believe me – your body will thank you!
Cut the drinks and alcohol binges! Drinking heavily at the weekend sets back the work you did during the week. Finally, learn from others and get a gym buddy to give you extra motivation. I met my friend Dan last year and he has really pushed me on to the next level.
GET A BODY LIKE FLORENT
1.Don’t rest too long between exercises. It can be tempting to read a magazine between reps, but you should only rest between 20-60 seconds – not for five minutes! 2. Eat protein after a workout. Most gym-goers resort to protein shakes or bars, but egg whites deliver plenty of natural, high-quality protein. Fish or lean poultry is also excellent. 3. Find yourself a gym buddy.
Befriend people at your gym or find a mate who wants to work out… and who won’t give up easily!
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