Clyde Mataj has only been bodybuilding for 3 years, but the 5’10″, 185 lbs., 19 year old chef has developed a crazy thick physique already. “Working in a restaurant, I get to eat all the time,” he says. “I training in the morning before work, then back again to the gym in the evening. So, I am able to eat all day. A couple of weeks ago, I started cutting carbs and picking up my cardio because I want to compete.” Clyde has never been on stage before, so he will be big surprise in any Musclemania Teenage Division.
Training for Musclemania® Korea, Ryan Lee is fast becoming a popular favorite for the show. The 5’10″, 185 lbs., university student hopes to also compete at MM in Las Vegas this season. Ryan competed in MM 3 years ago but has a completely different physique now. “I am about 20 lbs bigger and keep my condition all year,” Ryan says. “I really want to make a career with bodybuilder and am training more serious than ever.”
Muscle model Brian Andraos has never competed or modeled commercially. However, the 6′, 205 lbs., 24 year old is says he’s being inundated with calls from agents, photographers, producers and promoters. “It’s really crazy,” Brian exclaims. “I just love training and working on my physique. Right now, I am in the gym twice a day, every day of the week. Really, I am so driven to gain some serious muscle and create something different.” Brian continues he’s training for Musclemania® Universe Physique Championships in June which will be his very first time on stage. “Its going to be wild, man!”
Musclemania® World Pro Champion Samuel Dixon says he;s back into shape after taking off a month to travel to Thailand with his newlywed wife. “I am back and training hard, got my diet on track again and will be ready to start shooting soon,” he promises. The 6′, 235 lbs., Canadian is one of the thickest MM natural heavyweights.
Peruvian natural bodybuilder Luis Bellatin says after 2 months of dieting and condition is physique, he’s achieved his goals. At 5’11″, 195 lbs., he explains, “I wanted to get back into shape because I have some advertising and promotions scheduled for my fitness center.” Luis has one of the most popular gyms in the country and appears regularly on national news programs as an expert trainer. He will be competing at Musclemania® Central America in Guatemala.
Musclemania® New Mexico LW Winner Rogelio Medina says he’s been growing since last year’s show. The 5’6″, 165 lbs., construction worker says he wants to bring a new physique to the stage this season. “I an growing and keeping it tight,” he explains. “I don’t skip a meal and bring everything to work with me so I can eat all day. My training is super intense I try to get it in before work so I got the energy I need for a good workout.” Rogelio says he’s out to win MM New Mexico in May and then on to either MM Universe or MM America.
Daniel Roman is training for his show debut at Musclemania® Colombia in two weeks. The 5’6″, 185 lbs., 21 year old college student is getting leaner everyday. “I am on my diet but still eating 6-7 times a day,” he says. “I am training twice a day, doing a split routine and resting between workouts. Its all working.”
