Aj Ellison

IN THE WORLD OF MALE MUSCLE MODELS, THEY DON’T GET MUCH BIGGER THAN THREE-TIME WBFF WORLD CHAMPION, AJ ELLISON, BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING.

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Not only does he sport one of the most iconic muscular physiques in the industry, but he also has a huge following around the world and a thriving personal training and coaching business in the US.

However, it hasn’t always been all fitness, all the time. It was only after he became fed up with the 8-5 corporate grind while working as a test engineer at a major cellular company, that he dumped his career and decided to chase his passion. That’s when AJ Ellison’s legacy of aesthetic perfection was born.

What motivated you to pursue a career in health and fitness? 

When I made the move to personal training, I soon realised that I enjoy helping others achieve their fitness goals and decided that is what I wanted to do for a living. The sense of gratification I get from seeing others reach their goals is a huge rush.

What's your approach to developing a physique of mythical proportions, like yours? 

The best way to start seeing changes in your body is balance. Have a well balanced diet of 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fats. Add in moderate cardio and regular resistance training to complete the trifecta. This is the quickest way to get you from point A to B. You're covering all the bases by focusing on these three things. Most people slack and do one or two out of this group.

What's the overriding philosophy you follow with regard to your training? 

Don't be set in your ways. You have to evolve with your training style. This is something I had to figure out as I got older. I'm 41 now, and there's no way I can train exactly like I did when I was 25 or even 30.

What's been one of the biggest challenges on your path to success and how did you overcome it?