Lifestyle Change

Jacob Butterfield Cancelled a Beach Holiday So That He Could Get the Ultimate Beach Body.

- John Plummer

When Jacob Butterfield was 20, he went to see a bodybuilding competition and was so inspired that he cancelled a holiday to Ibiza, got a coach and hasn’t looked back since. Last year, he won in men’s physique at the UKBFF North Championships and finished fourth at the Arnold Classic Europe and third at the Diamond Cup.

FLEX: Why did seeing a contest inspire you?

Jacob Butterfield: Imagine being rewarded for something you consider to be a hobby whilst being in the best shape of your life…that’s what I thought. I had been training consistently from the age of 15 and got to the point where I wanted more for my efforts. I was inspired by those on stage and felt it was now or never.

What have you learned about pushing your body to the limit?

That the main barrier to success in everything you do is more than likely your own thoughts and beliefs.

What’s your training split?