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Fitness Models Questions & Answers - Marcus Wallace
Diet Exercise Advice
Marcus Wallace - Fitness Model Statistics
 Name:
Marcus Wallace
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 225 pounds
- Date of Birth: 07/05/1975
- Hair Color: Brown
- Waist: n/a
- Location: Ft Hood, Texas
- Website: Coming Soon
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Marcus Wallace - Fitness
Model Background
How did you get started in the fitness field?
Answer:
I got started in fitness through playing sports my whole life.
I started out being a pro basketball player overseas but a back
injury caused me to stop playing for a long period of time. During
my rehab process, I was spending a lot of time in the gym working
out trying to build my strength back up and I started seeing great
result. Other trainers and bodybuilders would always come over
to me for advice or ask me how many competitions I already done,
so I tried some bodybuilding competitions and started personal
training people and it just grew from there. It gave me the chance
to still get the same excitement I had for basketball and I also
love helping others reach their fitness goals. That is how all
this fitness stuff started and the more I read about fitness,
I just kept exploring more and more fitness opportunities.
What is the #1 thing you like best about being into fitness?
Answer:
The best thing I love about fitness is that you can control how
your body looks through hard work in the gym, proper diet and
sufficient rest. I also love how I can set goals, write up a plan
and strive to reach them. I can apply these elements when I'm
training people.
What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?
Answer:
I would say placing in the top 5 in the Central Texas Showcase.
It was my first competition. Also getting on the front cover of
Elite Fitness Training magazine and being named one of the military's
most fittest soldiers.
Marcus Wallace -
Fitness Model Questions & Answers
Fitness Question #1 - What is the best
way to get started in the fitness modeling industry? Should I just
contact the photographers directly or should I use an agency?
Answer:
The best way to get started in the fitness industry is of course
to have a good physique but I also believe is being very visual.
Self promotion is a major key I believe also. Sometimes its not
what you know but who you know. I also feel you should contact
both the photographers and agencies just to make sure you give
yourself every chance to be successful. It can never hurt to go
both routes.
Fitness Question #2 - Please describe
a typical day for you. What is your daily routine like?
Answer:
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typical day for me is to get up and do normal Army physical training
for an hour and then work a normal duty day and then get right
to training:
Monday: Chest and biceps.
Tuesday: Shoulder and triceps.
Wednesday: Back and legs.
Thursday: Cardio and abs.
Friday: Off
Saturday: Total body workout.
Note: I do cardio 4 times a week after my weight workouts.
I do this to burn more fat and I prefer HIIT training for cardio.
Fitness Question #3 - I don’t
have that much time during the day to workout, so I really want
to burn major calories in a short amount of time. What is the #1
“bang for the buck” cardio exercise I should do to burn
serious calories?
Answer:
I would have you do what I call circuit training which hits different
body parts back to back with no rest in between the exercises.
I would also have you jumping rope for 10-15 minutes. All of this
can be done in about 30-40 minutes but you will be moving at a
high pace for a short period of time.
Fitness Question #4 - How much weight
(pounds) should I focus on losing every week? What is a safe amount
to make sure I keep it off?
Answer:
I would say about 2 pounds a week is a reasonable goal which
you can reach. Its a good number and you will see steady progress
which means the weight has a better chance of staying off versus
if you drop a lot of weight very quickly which will cause you
to gain it back just as fast.
Fitness Question #5 - What type of
food or supplements should I take before and after my workouts to
help me see results in gaining lean muscle and losing fat?
Answer:
I always suggest to clients to eat natural fruit before a workout
or even peanut butter. After a workout, I suggest a protein shake
with low sugar like 3 grams or less. For more serious bodybuilders,
I have them take a nitric oxide (NO2) type product before a workout
and eat protein after the workout. I feel no need to spend a lot
of money at GNC if you are just trying to drop a few pounds.
Fitness Question #6 - How do you deal
with cravings for junk foods, sweets and salty food? I can stay
on a diet for maybe a few weeks but I eventually get really bad
cravings and binge on snacks and fast foods.
Answer:
For cravings, I usually set aside a day or a meal so that I can
treat myself to whatever I crave and then I get back on my diet.
For example, I will eat a cheat meal on Friday morning and that's
it. Its a weekly thing but I might change it up and go three weeks
without a cheat meal and on the fourth week I might have a whole
cheat day.
Fitness Question #7 - I’m trying
to create a healthy shopping list to stick with. What are some of
the main foods I should include to maintain a lean and muscular
physique?
Answer:
Grilled Chicken, tuna, vegetables, water, whole wheat bread,
skim milk, Greek yogurt, fruit, almonds and peanut butter.
Fitness Question #8 - I’m about
35 pounds over weight. I have never started an exercise program
and really don’t know where to start. What tips can you give
me to get started on the right track?
Answer:
First, see a doctor to get checked out. Then find a good local
gym and find a good personal trainer with creditability. Do research
and go from there but if a gym is not an option, then start walking
every night and work your way up to running. Just start with something
small so you can reach your goals and boost your confidence.
Fitness Question #9 - I tend to eat
out most of the time and really don’t know what healthy foods
to order from the menu. What tips do you recommend for eating out
at restaurants to make sure my diet will not suffer?
Answer:
When eating out, your diet doesn't have to suffer. For instance,
most restaurants offer healthy choices and you just have to ask.
When I go to dinner with friends, I start off with a salad but
leave off the dressing and croutons and I ask for grilled chicken
to be added to it. Or, if I choose a sandwich I will ask for whole
wheat bread and make sure its has no mayonnaise or other fatty
dressings on it. Even at the fast food places, you can get creative
and choose whatever has the lowest calories. I know that when
eating out, sometimes you can't avoid the high calorie foods but
you should always try to plan your meals ahead of time to avoid
eating out a lot because after a while, it can be very bad on
your body.
Fitness Question #10 - What exercises
do you recommend for getting a bigger, rounder and fuller butt?
Answer:
I suggest squats and lunges because they can be done with or
without weights.
Fitness Question #11 - What is the
most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying
in top shape?
Answer:
Being in the army can be challenging as far as being in tip top
shape because of the field time and the deployments. But I don't
let that stop me and I find ways to overcome it.
Fitness Question #12 - Please describe
your normal diet. What do you eat in a typical day to stay in shape?
Answer:
Breakfast: 4 hard boiled eggs, oatmeal and a banana.
Midmorning Snack: Handful of almonds and Greek yogurt.
Lunch: 8 ounces of grilled chicken breast, broccoli and
brown rice.
Mid-Afternoon Snack: Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat
bread.
Dinner: 10 ounces of ground turkey, green peas and a backed
potato.
Fitness Question #13 - What type of
exercises do you include in your routine to stay in shape?
Answer:
Strength Training Exercises: Bench press, military press,
squats and deadlift.
Cardio Exercises: Running, jump rope and elliptical.
Additional Training: I love to train outdoors at a park.
Fitness Question #14 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for developing toned and defined arms?
Answer:
1. Superset biceps and triceps exercises.
2. Stay away from fried foods, sugars and fast food.
3. Standing barbell curls are a great exercise to build up your
biceps.
4. Bench dips are a great exercise to build up your triceps.
5. To get a great set of arms, I suggest working your biceps
and triceps together.
Fitness Question #15 - What are your
top 5 tips for losing unwanted body fat?
Answer:
 1.
Eat 6 smaller meals to your boost metabolism.
2. Do cardio 4 times a week.
3. Do cardio after weight training to burn more fat.
4. Stay away from fast food.
5. Cut back on your sugar and salt intake.
Fitness Question #16 - What are your
top 5 tips for gaining lean muscle mass?
Answer:
1. Do supersets when lifting weights.
2. Maintain a healthy diet.
3. Get proper rest.
4. Do HIIT training (high intensity interval training).
5. Change up your workouts to keep shocking your muscles.
Fitness Question #17 - What are the
top 5 tips you recommend for staying motivated on a fitness plan
and truly making a healthy lifestyle change:
Answer:
1. Take days off to recharge.
2. Set goals for yourself to reach.
3. Track
your fitness progress.
4. Get a trainer that can motivate you.
5. Look in the mirror because it can motivate you in a good way.
Fitness Question #18 - What is your
training routine like? (Please include a few details - training
split, sets/reps, exercises, types of cardio, etc.)
Answer:
Monday: Chest and biceps.
Tuesday: Shoulders and triceps.
Wednesday: Back and legs.
Thursday: Cardio and abs.
Friday: Off
Saturday: Total body workout.
Sunday: Off
Fitness Question #19 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for losing fat around the stomach and developing a toned and defined
midsection?
Answer:
1. A clean diet.
2. Cardio.
3. Leg lifts.
4. Crunches.
5. Hanging leg lifts.
Fitness Question #20 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for toning the thighs, hips and butt?
Answer:
1. Squats.
2. Lunges.
3. Leg extensions.
4. Leg curls.
5. Leg press.
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