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GRAND CHAMP HOW GLENN BLACK SHED 16KGS AND GOT RIPPED

TOP 10 FINISHERS

Inspiring stories of success

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GUIDING HAND Our Challenge Coaches spill their secrets

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CON TEN TS’13 SPECIAL EDITION

MAX’S MUSCLE-UP CHALLENGE WRAP-UP 5 8

editor’s letter master coach wrap-up BY FRED LIBERATORE

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honour roll 2013 list of finishers fitness coach wrap-up BY JOHN DELINAC

nutrition coach wrap-up

MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge 2013 winner, Glenn Black, shares his secrets to getting a ripped new physique.

BY BEN GOODWIN

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MAX’S Challenge winner: Glenn Black Entering the Challenge changed Glenn Black’s life, in more ways than one.

MAX’S Challenge first runner-up: Jason Kenny A health scare in the family prompted Jason Kenny into action, and into the gym.

MAX’S Challenge second runner-up: Romie Choueiri When Romie Choueiri tipped the scales at 91kgs, he decided it was time to act.

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MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge 2013 first runner-up, Jason Kenny, holds nothing back.

MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge second runner-up, Romie Choueiri, was pumped to have a reason to get back into the gym.

A big congratulations to all those who competed in the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge in 2013. MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge Top 10, Craig Williams shows his form.

MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge Top 10, Jai Warwick enjoys a solid workout during the finalists weekend Melbourne.

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MAX’S Challenge Top 10: Ashley Purvey From the worst shape of his life to the best, we follow Ashley Purvey’s journey. MAX’S Challenge Top 10: Craig Williams Time in the gym and a lack of results gave Craig Williams plenty of motivation to succeed. MAX’S Challenge Top 10: Didier Ducasse Having a previous MAX’S Challenge winner in the family was a handy tool for Didier Ducasse. MAX’S Challenge Top 10: George Hazouri With a dedicated all or nothing approach, George Hazouri was always going to experience success in the Challenge.

MAX’S Challenge Top 10: Jai Warwick His goal was to get lean and set an example for his son. Jai Warwick achieved all that, and more.

MAX’S Challenge Top 10: John Shilton The discipine and structure of the Challenge was just what John Shilton needed to get in shape.

MAX’S Challenge Top 10: Neil Cahill Neil Cahill enjoyed the 2012 Challenge so much, he came back for more in 2013.

MAX’S Muscle‑Up Challenge Top 10, John Shilton, couldn’t be prouder of his hard-earned abs.

MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge Top 10, Neil Cahill, knew exactly what he was in for second time around.

MAX’S Challenge Top 50 A big congratulations to all those who made the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge Top 50 in 2013. www.maxs.com.au // MMN // 3

OUR EXPERTS

Fred Liberatore Fred is no stranger to anyone who has done the Challenge previously – he’s helped and guided literally thousands of people to dramatically change their physiques since the Challenge began. With a lifetime of experience in both bodybuilding and as a certified personal trainer and food coach, he’s probably forgotten more than most people know about training, nutrition and successful body transformation. As those that know him will testify, he’s a man that doesn’t take shortcuts and at times can be a hard taskmaster, but always has your best interests at heart. As a former Australian Masters bodybuilding champion with over 20 years experience in bodybuilding and many years competing, Fred certainly ‘walks the walk’. Fred is as passionate now as he ever has been about the Challenge and helping people meet their fitness goals, and returns this year to lead a brand new team of Challenge coaches in both the MAX’s Muscle-Up Challenge and Maxine’s Shape-Up Challenge.

John Delinac John is living proof of how the Challenge can quite literally change your life. As the winner of the inaugural MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge in 2011, John knows only too well what it takes to not only successfully complete the Challenge, but also dramatically change your physique in the process. Since the Challenge, John has devoted his life to his newfound passion for health and fitness and to helping others get the awesome results he achieved. He is now a certified personal trainer; has recently opened his own training studio and looks forward to passing on his intimate knowledge of what is required over the 12 weeks to get the very best out of every training session.

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Ben Goodwin Ben is another that has made the transition from student to teacher. Having come third in the inaugural 2011 MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge, Ben continued with his passion and is now a certified personal trainer, elite nutrition coach and a competition prep coach. Ben has an awesome amount of knowledge when it comes to nutrition and in an area that can sometimes seem conflicting and even quite confusing – he combats that with a very matter-of-fact approach to ensure everyone he deals with not only has a better understanding of what is required, but also of why it’s required! 4 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Challenge yourself Welcome to the special ‘Challenge’ edition of MAX’S Muscle News. BY PAUL KIRKHAM, BSC

his issue we feature the Top 10 finishers from our 2013 MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge, with a special emphasis on our Top three placegetters, Glenn Black, the 2013 Grand Champion, Jason Kenny, our amazing second place finisher, and Romie Choueiri, who came in a fantastic third. Plus we give you all the information you’ll need if you’re interested in the 2104 Challenge. If you haven’t heard about MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge before, then read on! For many Challengers, it’s been a life changing experience and the results achieved by literally thousands of Australians is truly inspiring. The Challenge has been running for three years now, and in that short time it has grown to become one of Australia’s toughest and most effective body transformation competitions. In 2011, the Challenge had a little over 500 entrants and the Top 10 results were outstanding. In 2013 that number swelled to many, many times the 2011 figures and the standard of transformations is simply amazing, as you will see on the following pages. So what is the Challenge? It’s a 12 week program of hard training and disciplined nutrition designed to achieve dramatic change. Challengers

register online, then have 12 weeks to achieve the best transformation they can. Finishers are ranked by public voting and then judged by an expert panel to a Top 10, from which a Grand Champion is chosen. Best of all, the Challenge is FREE to enter – all we ask is that you use some MAX’S supplements to be eligible for prizes. Speaking of prizes, there are some great ones on offer, including travel vouchers and MAX’S sponsorships. But anyone who finishes the Challenge is a winner. To be part of the 2014 Challenge, simply visit the website (maxchallenge.com.au)

other Challengers. You can also join our online community of coaches, ambassadors and Challengers any time of the day or night to ask questions, share stories, and learn valuable tips and tricks about health and fitness. Make no mistake – the Challenge isn’t for everyone. It takes discipline, willpower and a real determination to see it through. Whether your goal is to add muscle, get ripped, become active or simply eat better, the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge will provide the resources and plans you need to help you achieve your own personal goals.

“The Challenge has grown to become one of Australia’s toughest and most effective body transformation competitions.” and pre-register your interest. We will give you all the information you need to start your journey towards an amazing new body. The Challenge starts on July 28, which then gives you access to weekly nutrition and training plans, shopping lists, and heaps of online support from expert trainers, dieticians and

The 2014 Challenge is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, so don’t put it off any longer. Why not make the commitment to get into the best shape of your life? And rest assured, we are working hard to ensure that this year’s Challenge remains Australia’s best! All the best for 2014. www.maxs.com.au // MMN // 5

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MASTER COACH

A bigger and better Challenge Master Coach Fred Liberatore offers his take on the inspiring journey that was the 2013 MAX’S Challenge. BY FRED LIBERATORE // PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO

he 2013 MAX’S MuscleUp Challenge officially started in July when registrations opened. But behind the scenes, the team at MAX’S were doing a lot of planning and preparation, whilst competitors also prepared for their impending 12 week journey. The 2013 Challenge was set to be the best yet, building on the success of last year’s event with more features and additional services, including a new female division. Bottom line, MAX’S wanted to improve on last year’s Challenge, to keep lifting the bar for entrants.

media and Muscle TV, in MAX’S Muscle News and by word of mouth. Our pre-registration numbers were phenomenal, so we could tell it was going to be the biggest year yet. The Challenge officially started on July 29, 2013. As a former Australian Masters Bodybuilding Champion with over 30 years experience in bodybuilding and many years competing, my passion is all about helping people meet their goals during the Challenge, and I was ably assisted by a team of Challenge Coaches and ambassadors who had competed last year.

UPPING THE STAKES

EMBRACING THE MASTER COACH ROLE

So how did we do it, you ask? Well, for one, we got a task team together and I was fortunate enough to head it up again as the official Master Coach. Engaging a full-time Challenge co-ordinator, Samantha Shaw, really helped with organising our systems and procedures and by all accounts there was lots of interest in the 2013 Challenge, from the industry, on social 8 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

My role as Master Coach varied from compiling weekly video blogs and training tips to answering questions and

Opposite top: Master Coach Fred Liberatore is surrounded by the 2013 Challenge team of Nutrition and Training Coaches. Opposite below: Master Coach Fred Liberatore shares his highlights from the 2013 Challenge at the Gala evening in Melbourne.

posting up content on the forum, and making sure all the team were contributing to the Challenge. I also helped promote the Challenge and attended fitness trade shows. I did an instore ‘meet and greet’ with some of the Challengers in Adelaide, and when the Challenge finished I helped look after the Top 10 men and women during the finalists weekend in Melbourne, and emceed the Gala evening. One of the highlights for me this year was the opportunity to call the ‘blog of the week’ winners, throughout the 12 weeks. I loved hearing how excited they were over the phone, and it was a chance to deliver some good news and check in and see how they were going with their training and nutrition plans, and offer some advice. One of my other tasks was to report back to the Challenge co-ordinator each week and the

“The 2013 Challenge was set to be the best yet, building on the success of last year’s event with more features and additional services, including a new female division.”

directors of MAX’S. I was never short of an inspiring story or tale from our competitors.

A QUALITY CHALLENGE

There are many differences that separate this Challenge from other body transformation competitions. One example is the real time replies competitors receive via the help and support forum section of the website, another is the level of experience and expertise Challengers have at their fingertips. I also like the fact there is a mix of ambassadors who are able to provide feedback based on their own experience in previous years. These ambassadors have walked in the competitor’s shoes, so to speak, and are a great resource for all Challengers. This year, we also added some cool features to the website including mobile upload and easy downloadable links for training and nutrition programs.

“One of the highlights for me was the opportunity to call the ‘blog of the week’ winners…I loved hearing how excited they were over the phone…”

MAGIC MOMENTS

Looking back on the highlights of the Challenge, one of the most inspiring things to hear is people’s stories of how they handled setbacks, and still conquered and completed the 12 weeks. Every year I look forward to calling the Top 10 and this year was no exception. When they answer the phone, most people think I’m having them on, but once they realise it’s really me, they’re gobsmacked! There are many great things about the Challenge but one of the most profound is that people use the experience as a catalyst for change – be it their job, lifestyle or fitness routine, they have chosen to be fitter, active and happier. When they started they were average and now they are extraordinary. The Gala evening was a great night, there was a magnetic energy in the room, and hearing about people’s stories and journey was a heart-warming experience. It was fantastic to catch up with Challengers from all over Australia. 10 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

LIVING YOUR TRUTH

This year’s Challenge ticked all the boxes for those thinking about entering in 2014. If you chose to do it, remember that you are unique, with your own special beauty and value to give to life. What a shame it would be if you let that beauty be hidden behind your fears. As a Master Coach I learnt a long time ago that when you worry you’re not good enough, you allow others to control you, and their domination will soon make you miserable. Or when you fool yourself into thinking you’re superior to everyone else, you deny yourself the exquisite joy of offering your own special gifts to life. It takes courage and faith, effort and initiative to be who you are. It is so worth the effort, and what better platform to enter the Challenge to conquer this. Make no mistake though, no one else can do it for you – you have what it takes to be successful at being you. We will of course help you along the way, but I believe every bit of

“There are many great things about the Challenge but one of the most profound is that people use the experience as a catalyst for change – be it their job, lifestyle or fitness routine, they have chosen to be fitter, active and happier.” Above: Fred interviews the very deserving 2013 Grand Champion, Glenn Black.

you is meant to be the authentic and original person you are. Listen to that quiet, persistent voice inside, the one that you know is right. This is your opportunity to fulfil and express the real and lasting joy of being you. We hope to see you in next year’s Challenge, which of course will be even bigger and better than ever.

FINISHERS LIST

2013 honour roll A huge congratulations to all those who successfully completed the 2013 MAXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Muscle-Up Challenge. You are an inspiration and should be so proud of your efforts!

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Mark Kleynjan

Nathan Boyd

Clinton Gibbs

Russell Bateman

Adam Ryan

Glen Kemp

Steve Robinson

Troy George

Craig McPherson

Clinton Ward

Brian Turner

Nicholas Donovan

Daren Clark

Miguel George

Jon Bohan

Shannon Soley

Radlee Moller

Luke Jansen

Gavin Lamb

Shaun Campbell

Nathan Basham

Mark Biviano

Darren Lindsell

Michael Tiyce

Thomas McNeil

Sam Antoon

David Heinecke

Michael Bourke

Michael Cousins

Paul Ledbrook

John Taboas

Charles Williamson

Ralph Yorong

Matt Patterson

Karl Harisson

Daniel Felstead

Matthew Byrnes

Alex Allen

Giuseppe Battaglia

Andre Snyder

Anthony Ellison

Michael Easton

Abraham Sarary

Darren Hoppe

Benjamin Lanigan

Craig Williams

Peter Phippen

Aaron Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

Kris Commins

James Krajcik

Matthew Fullerton

Aaron Liversidge

Ryan Persson

Matt Bender

Hayden Ramsey

Nicholas Rochead

Zachary Clark

Brett Carden

Greg Cole

Michael Hurley

Les Moore

Peter Ryan

Cole Cullen

Mitchell George

Robert Ashby

Mick Parker

Alfred Fernandez

Nathan Kitchen

Brendan Gibbs

Ben Parrott

Ben Clarke

Glenn Black

Gary Klomp

Brenn Hunter

Darren Kenney

Matt Downie Cockburn

Lindsay Davis

Thomas Halcombe

Vjekoslav Vekic

Dean Porto

Ian Sell

Ben Dunstan

Nikul Patel

Stuart Finch

Kristijan Jurak-Komsic

Jim Ellis

Brent Milsom

Michael Linhart

Jason Martinez

Adam Saddington

Lloyd Fairbairn

John Khanh

Glen Millar

John Jones

Ben McCullough

Chris Carr

Ryan Murphy

Mark Herbert

Garry Frederick

Stephen Case

Glen Lindsay

Collin McMahon-Woods

Trevor Baart

Russell Wilcoxon

Craig Whitechurch

Steve Blackwell

Russell Gair

Shaun Masters

Rob Gregory

Michael Baker

Mitch Buchan

Steven Thomas

Scott Drewitt

Ben Armstrong

Jason Hose

Clay Martin

Steve De Vries

Jason Rolff

David Firkin

Todd Sowers

Alisdair Barr

Duck Mulholland

Ben Roberts

Matthew Bull

Mathew Woods

Steve Pazsit

John Healey

Damien Poulsen

Ben Yarnold

Adam Peake

Tim King

Peter Froome

Michael Andrewartha

Andrew Koufis

Dan Poynter

Scott Campbell

Robert Byrne

Mark Carpenter

Frank Allan

Troy McKibbin

Julian Park

Jim Crookston

Roko Durovic

Trent Oldham

Martin Roberts

Tim Kimbell

Jay Stenning

Dean Webber

Matthew Tagg

Greg McLaughlin

Dave Dawkins

Matthew Brunsdon

Darren Hedges

Grant Maher

Charlie Gosche

Tim Hunt

Richard Kinkaid

Chas Nicholson

Scott Mullay

Mathew Flynn

Anthony Strati

Yehya Shinnaoui

Joe Graham

Mitchell Nisbet

Max Culic

Nathan Craig

Darryl Cardwell

Shaun Beckley

Darren Heidke

Adam Ryan

Justin Ward

Denis Thorne

Paul Hamilton

Chris Kokkoris

Stuart Bowen

Challen Mandich

Maulik Joshi

Daniel Sharp

Stuart Webb

Clinton Forner

Rhys Daley

Luke Pisani

Todd Stewart

Stephen Mitchell

Mykel Koblenz

Robert Nancarrow

Richard Terweeme

Laurie Camporeale

Iain Smith

Peter Dening

Benjamin Jobson

Adam Edwards

Phil Elmer

Steve Musumeci

Justin Birchall

Brad Clarke

Dustin Bryant

Nathan Cattell

Jason Walton

Alero Atayi

Joe Young

Hamish Matheson

Ian Voss

Joel Jarvis

Chris Donoghue

Russell Dawson

Anthony Arnts

Domenic Young

David Smith

Steven Oliver

Adam Ferry

Christopher Davies

Craig Thomas

Spiro Gial

Andre Lemoine

Adam Yorke

Milan Misak

Haydan Rogers

Adam Alexander

Antonio Dormio

Dwayne Cromie

Glenn Davies

John Lacey

Nathan Wijaya

Ian Plunkett

Joshua Scanlon

Simon Barnden

Matthew Clark

Kevin Watt

Andrew Hunter

Scott Jones

Sven Brenn

Jason Vyas

Timothy Peek

Zach Aikman

Jason Macey

Travis Thaddeus

Adam Mills

Michael Vance

Paul Mitchell

Sebastian Canicula

Nathan Nash

Rob Redmond

Samir Jivani

Sam Cook

Andrew Lovett

David Carey

Bryn McGeever

Ezekiel Vaotuua

Brandon Wilson

Michael Shalhoub

Dan Kinny

Corey Walker

Dave Cupples

Kevin Euhus

Dave Millard

Brad Thompson

Nathan Johnson

Seumas McDonell

Benjamin Upton

Nathan Rigg

Jason Challen

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Rod Smylie

Paul Byrnes

Adam Crocker

Kelvin Trembath

Bryce Exton

Julian Power

Wayne Wilson

Jason Carney

Mark Brown

Garry McGhee

Samuel Deacon

Brent Dockerty

Derek Benton

Anthony Shipway

Bradley Slattery

Lee Armstrong

Brian Dale

Brett Brown

Troy Wilson

Bill Stephens

Kevin Buhler

Jeremy Brauer

Brendan Maroney

Michael Chopiany

Aaron Wade

Damien Thompson

John Schipp

Dominic Souvlis

Conway Beattie

Paul Davidraj

Chris Roman

Dave Millmore

Mark Osborne

Jim Irons

Craig Atwell

Bodi Tattersall

Daniel Mailey

Richard Campbell-Smith

Tynan Leahy

David Vernon

Thomas Powlay

Drew Goodwin

Brandon Small

Anthony Mantarro

Ben Hope

Joshua Bull

Anthony Iwers

Ross Russo

Gary Morley

Nicholas Vasiliadis

David Banks

Dan Morgan

Michael Newman

David Niebling

Robert Smith

Con Giannoulis

Shane Muldowney

Brett Butler

Kusitino Oam Halemai

Rob Spurr

Marc Williams

John Thompson

Joshua Fenech

Richard Robinson

Daniel Rowbottom

Adrian Revelo

Jamie Curry

Ian Vassallo

Jai Stanford

Ryan Taiaroa

Gareth Tomasini

Steven Jamieson

Trevor Kay

Scott Kiely

Bernard Robinson

Peter Kapetanic

Chris Formenton

Andrew Jamieson

Mitchell Ousby

John Chadwick

John Lawton

Stephen Britten

Steve Watson

Ben Matthews

Adam McKinlay

Jarrod Davis

Chris McCullough

Jacques Cockeram

David Kleid

Mick Wardrop

Liam Gallagher

Dennis Cassin

Kane Davidt

Beau Bradbeer

Gavin Bee

Peter Coleman

Blake Allard

Jeremy Moffett

Jamie Muscat

Russell Smith

Alex Appleton

Tank Roberts

Shaun Martin

Alan Kik

Max Melendez

Andre Roeland

Rhys Geary

Steve Steinmetz

Daniel Rogers

David Roberts

James Exton

Liam Harwood

Josh Findlay

Brett Bullock

Michael Kriesch

Karl Flowrs

Joshua Eivers

Monty Bloom

Nathan Staib

Tristan Baker

Mark Evans

Josh Brown

Matt Price

Luke Williams

Jason Zeller

Robin Shearer

Mitchell Atkinson

Dylan McKenzie

Andreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Petero

David McIntosh

Matthew Mollard

Hayden Busk

Scott Armstrong

Tai Lucre

Shaun Tomaszewski

Warren Jamieson

Matt Coghill

Daryll Leabourn

Michael Staib

David Anthony

David Newman

Malili Faolua

Chris Windress

Scott Cullen

Tony Banaria

Steve Dolenec

Steven Aldworth

Corey Scherrenberg

Tim Weling

Chris Thorp

Andrew Sommerville

Anthony Hearne

Nigel Fairbairn

Benjamin Hyde

Ben Page

Ben Jack

Troy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Sam Humffray

Darren Banks

Lindsay Hardy

Brendan McDonell

Kevin Coleman

David Bates

Matthew Burnett

Nicholas Roman

William Craven

Matthew Marshall

David Loader

Arnold Shaw

Dave Merewether

Nigel Richardson

Anthony Johnson

Patrick Karamanos

John Wallace

Will Perez

Johnny Lazar

Craig Hannah

Brendan Lawson

Gavin Chapman

Ben Milham

Nick Allen

Rob Mason

Daniel Guerin

Shane Colhoun

Paul Rosolen

Lyle Craddock

Scott Walker

Warren Small

Solomon Louie

Dan Waite

Tommy Akerlund

Scott Flanders

Jye Walker

Daniel Walker

Grant Wallace

Anthony Duncan

Nathan Cox

Chris Barnes

Greg Robinson

Francis Buffier

Adam Keena

Adam Armstrong

Grant East

Jason Carthouser

Adam Smith

Coby Williams

Barry Hosking

Shane Ozanne

Scott Daly

David Hacker

Paul Raynsford

Joshua Smith

Ashley May

Glen Stoddart

Paul Mizsey

Jamie Foley

Andrew Byrne

Domenic Fameli

Dennis McGrath

Danny Lippert

Scott Moore

Jordan Brown

Simon Ball

Brendon Fameli

Bret Smart

Nathan Holden

Ronald Lagas

Keith Gray

Marcus Orsini

Chris Hunter

Gary Vagg

Gary Tremul

Daniel Ricardo

Mark Lee

Luke Edwards

Bruce Connelly

Toby Wilson

Daniel Constantine

Benno Holder

Sam Richardson

Michael Cobcroft

Austin Morris

Troy Chapman

Jason Snow

Luke Challis

Brendan Meehan

Daniel Cooper

Steve Wagener

Cameron Black

Earle Patrick

Niu Peau

Shane Gregory

Matt Stenning

Benjamin Kikalis

Darrell Barnes

Dale Ellis

Ben Olerhead

Jason Paues

Kristoffer Keast

Shannon Speller

Luke Hill

Conrad Lee

David Jones

Ben Douglas

Simon Roberts

Irangi Matapuku

Shane Wilson

Kelvin Vaega

Joshua Klerkx

Shane Dowdall

Damien Cain

Chris Bourke

Rob Lynn

Nick Woodriff

Scott Oliver

Brad Doolan

Mark Hevers

Hasib Tahbin

Anthony Beckett

Stephen Triggs

Michael Power

Sean Mackay

Adam McAnulty

Ben Fitzgerald

Matthew Roberts

Ian Lang

Dean Brettell

Graham Brechney

David Rowland

Matthew Nowell

Adam Hendrick

David Drury

Mathew Smith

Jacob Male

Daniel Iachini

Craig Coley

Adam Rohan

Scott Robinson

Matthew Maclean

Wayne Male

Pierre Cantarakis

Gareth Antony Kelly

Kristopher Green

Richard Spears

Phil Cowling

Murray Tomlinson

Joel Sunderland

Peter Stewart

Michael Mark

Glenn Cantarella

Ross McNichol

Steven Wakeman

Paul Jenkins

Aaron Tilley

David Harris

Scott Matheson

Clint Ryan

Timothy Cowling

Daniel Hawker

Alex Brennan

Matthew Borchert

Stuart Jones

Mark McPherson

Matthew Swetland

Adam Evans

Tom Majetic

Jay Mitchell

James Jackson

Ricky Joiner

Josh Hasham

Peter Tisdell

Amar Tarahija

Kevin Shaw

Jeff Hill

Clem Chan

Mohinder Padam

Matt Yates

Jason Clarke

Shane Ho

Adam Davies

Ashley Purvey

Michael Hornby

Glenn Craig

Stephen Hogan

Steve Peacock

Salvatore Duro

Peter White

Tony Goodyer

Quinton Boorman

Jason Kenny

Daniel Smith

Grant Parker

Matthew Costello

Chris Kalms

Brad Quine

Jai Warwick

Clint Currie

Kane Turner

Mitch Sherrell

Brayden Kalms

Michael Coe

Darren Sharp

Adam Rossborough

Gary Porter

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QLD

Clint Valentine

Jake Gordon

Veny Armanno

Dene Grooms

James Kirwood

Gary Hanisch

Donald Mason

Mark O’Keeffe

Darren Hooper

Darren Keenan

Richard Jervis

Brad Sweeney

Derek Chapman

Cameron Crouch

Karl Davis

Danum Harris-Lusk

Nick Kemp

Steve Miers

Daniel Hamer

Brett Bull

Harley Jarrett

Ken Whittaker

Peter Pearson

Matt Reeves

Clinton Schwarz

Mark Tralau

David McTaggart

Michael Watson

Scott Bethell

Ridley McCoach

Adam Bruhn

Kyle Wallace

Doug Bettridge

Peter Russell

Jacob Weir

George Moutzouris

Donovan Scott

Aaron Earl

Harly Walsh

Anthony Paans

Aaron Murphy

Steffen Terreblanche

Trent Jones

Matthew Clews

Dean Hudson

Paul Jeftic

Will Lovelace

Durante Jones

Carlos Garcia

Mark Davis

Paul Hannant

Darrin Pearson

Ric Glass

Christopher Favaro

Tuisano Ioasa

Garth Moyle

Greg King

Antony Smoothy

Mark Tidbury

Troy Patrick

Jesse Godwin

Phillip Dechaineux

Dean Farnham

Joshua Clark

Jason Graham

Michael Young

Neil Cahill

Graham Millard

David Curtis

Todd Wright

Ben French

Daniel Hodgkin

Hayden Brooks

Darren Ward

Justin Allsop

Arch Berry

Matt Smith

Craig Woodward

Darren McLaughlin

Gary Scarff

Henry Tanuvasa

Angelo Oliaro

Vivian Weier

Justin Porter

Shannon Chown

Leonard Gow

Bernard Adam

Luke Nitschke

Steve Major

Stephen Selby

Ethan Whitney

Troy Peri

Alex Marschall

Jack Williams

Leighton Richardson

Darren Hetherington

Ryan Thornhill

Craig Tucker

Mason Krollig

Jason Dawe

Jim Holden

David Coleman

Kristopher McMullen

Dan Cheadle

Nicolas Koutlakis

Stephen Mulders

Trent Lonie

Phillip Wright

Josh Batts

Jarrah Shaneman

Siana Panakera-Thorpe

David Keri

Lee Harris

Justin Stilgoe

Garry O’Sullivan

Paul Ambler

Scott Hogg

Paul Henderson

Cameron Buckley

Marcus Locke

Grant Mears

Jeremy Anderson

Gregory Hooker

Joshua Lambert

Luke Cox

John Shilton

Nick Crouch

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MUSCLE-UP CHALLENGE

power of inspiration Throughout the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge, Glenn Black looked to former Challenge champions and his wife for motivation. Now, others are turning to the 2013 winner for advice. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

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after

t was during week four of the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge when Glenn Black felt his motivation take a dive. After keeping to a strict diet and tough training regime, he was hoping to see more results. And the thought of pushing through another two months of hard work seemed like a huge hurdle. “I started wondering if all the training and dieting was worth the effort,” he says. “I guess it was a time when the results hadn’t really come through and there was still a long way to go and you start to doubt what you can achieve.” www.maxs.com.au // MMN // 19

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Glenn entered the Challenge as a way of motivating himself to get physically and mentally fit. His amazing new body is an added bonus.

Avoiding alcohol, pizza and other enjoyable foods in favour of chicken, vegetables and water was proving tricky as he says, “old habits die hard”. “Social occasions such as dinners, parties, happy hours, work lunches and weekends away were tough times. “Unfortunately the Australian culture doesn’t look favourably upon water-sipping blokes when you’re on a fishing or camping trip and there were many, many times where I got sick of saying ‘no thanks’ to the offer of a beer, glass of wine or slice of pizza!” However Glenn mustered up his determination and pushed on, dropping from 101.7kg to 84.3kg over the Challenge and emerging as the overall men’s winner. Before the Challenge, Glenn was appalled that he had let himself get so unhealthy through poor eating, binge drinking and lack of exercise.

“At the start of the Challenge I had set a goal to lean up and get back to my old footy weight, and never dreamt I would go so far beyond that.”

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“Finding out that I had high cholesterol and rising blood pressure also made me realise it was time to act. I really wanted to improve my health and get back to a point where I felt good both physically and mentally.” Glenn saw an advertisement for the Challenge on MAX’S Muscle TV. He was inspired by the transformations of Guillame Gerbert and Peter Venz from the 2012 Challenge and was “amazed” at what they had achieved. 22 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

“This ignited a spark regarding my old passion for fitness and weight training and I loved the idea of having the support of the forum and coaches.” His wife, a friend and his sister all encouraged him to take part, which helped him immensely when he needed extra motivation. The training program proved to be straightforward, he says, with lots of variation to prevent boredom.

The supplied training program worked really well for Glenn, enabling him to build muscle and strip fat, especially during weeks nine to 12.

“This also ensured muscle groups were worked in a variety of ways which resulted in continued improvement throughout the Challenge.” He watched the program’s videos to help with his exercise technique, making it easy for him to perform the moves properly. While week four was mentally taxing, in weeks nine to 12 it was the exercises that were the biggest challenge. “This was probably the most physically taxing part of the program but it definitely stimulated muscle growth and provided great results.” MAX’S supplements proved useful for Glenn, and he used MAX’S SuperSize for 10 weeks to gain strength, MAX’S Cell Repair to aid recovery after workouts, and MAX’S SuperShred over the last few weeks to build lean muscle and burn fat.

“Finding out that I had high cholesterol and rising blood pressure made me realise it was time to act. I really wanted to improve my health and get back to a point where I felt good both physically and mentally.”

“I found this combination worked really well at achieving the result I was seeking. I was able to put on muscle mass and get lean at the same time.” Glenn also used MAX’S Cre8 Carnage throughout the Challenge to provide extra energy during workouts. This helped him to train longer and harder. “I also used the protein bars and they were really handy when I was after a quick snack and didn’t have my powders nearby. “I definitely liked the banana flavour protein powder the best and even my kids often commented on how good it smelt when I made up shakes!” www.maxs.com.au // MMN // 23

He is now thrilled to have defined abdominal muscles for the first time in years, which is far cry from when he was embarrassed to take his shirt off at the beach. “I still have a grin from ear to ear!” he says. “At the start of the Challenge I had set a goal to lean up and get back to my old footy weight, and never dreamt I would go so far beyond that.” While the Challenge may be over, Glenn has no intention of going back to his old lifestyle. He says the experience was “life changing” and he wants to keep his confidence shining. “I certainly have a much more positive outlook on life now and can’t wait to start each day. The Challenge has also given me the opportunity to meet likeminded people and build new friendships which is fantastic.” The change in his eating and exercise patterns has rubbed off on his family and friends, with many taking a keen interest in his approach. “This will continue to have positive impacts for so many others and it’s great to know I played a part in getting the ball rolling.” Glenn has become the “goto” expert among his friends and colleagues who ask him for advice on diet, training and supplements. 24 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

“It has really amazed me how many of them must have been thinking about their health and fitness but lacked the motivation to make changes in their lives to improve things.” Glenn says two of his friends have already lost 20kg between them after following the Challenge diet and getting back into regular exercise. “Two workmates have also changed their gym programs and started taking some of the MAX’S supplements.” Throughout the Challenge he has built a following on social media which has proven a big motivation. “It’s been fantastic to receive so many positive comments, many from people I don’t know. It’s quite humbling to be told that you have inspired someone to work toward their own goals.” His children have also picked up positive lessons from his efforts, which he knows will help to set them up for a healthy life. He says anyone considering the Challenge should “go for it, stop talking and start acting”. “The hard work has been done by the Challenge team already with all the information and support you need right at your fingertips. The best bit is it’s free!” As for the man who couldn’t resist a pizza and a beer at the start — now he’s in control. “I’d tell people that the Challenge is all about time. If you have the time to eat a pizza, you have the time to eat a salad. If you have the time to watch TV, you have the time to do a gym session. Put aside the excuses for 12 weeks and change your life, you may just surprise yourself.”

“The Challenge has also given me the opportunity to meet like-minded people and build new friendships which is fantastic.”

TASTE OF CELEBRITY

Top: Glenn waits nervously at the Gala dinner after finding out he finished in the Top three. Above: The Top three men pose with their medals, from left to right, Romie Choueiri (third), Glenn Black (winner) and Jason Kenny (second). Right: Glenn and his eversupportive wife at the Gala dinner.

As a finalist in the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge, Glenn felt a little apprehensive at first as he didn’t know what to expect from the final weekend experience. “My apprehension soon turned to excitement after chatting with Samantha (Heron) whose friendly nature really put me at ease,” he says. “She did a fantastic job organising flights to get us to Melbourne and nothing was ever too much trouble.” The final weekend proved to be “undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life”. “I still remember Fred’s words when he called to let me know I was in the Top 10 – ‘This is going to be the ride of your life.’ Well, he certainly hit the nail on the head!” Glenn flew to Melbourne and had the chance to meet the other finalists, who he found to be friendly and welcoming. He arrived at the hotel to find a goody bag full of MAX’S products, and realised he was in for a taste of celebrity life. A personal trainer took him through a gym session to work on his technique, which was followed by a cameraman and a photographer. “It was hard to fathom that anyone would want to take footage of me! It was a really humbling experience and the guys made you feel very relaxed.” Glenn says the photoshoot was great fun, and he even had to get make-up applied for the first time ever. “It was so well run and went like clockwork from the first shutter click to the last. I would love to do it all over again!” He enjoyed roaming Melbourne for some good coffee before his on-camera interview. “Once again it made you feel a bit like a celebrity to be sitting in front of a camera – a great experience.” The following day his wife arrived, and they prepared for the Gala dinner. “We were treated like royalty from start to finish.” Making the Top three was a big surprise, he recalls, and after a nerve-wracking 30 minutes he was announced as the men’s winner. “It was definitely a very special night and one that my wife and I will remember for the rest of our lives.”

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Glenn’s Challenge-winning workout

Wondering how Glenn Black got such a shredded, muscular physique? Here’s a few sample workouts from the 2013 Grand Champion’s program. WORKOUT 1 – CHEST, TRICEPS AND ABS CHEST

TRICEPS

ABS

SETS

REPS

Flat bench with barbell (85kg max, plus extra drop set to 60kg)

Incline dumbell presses (maxed out at 32kg)

Isolateral presses (use 50kg weight or as close to as you can)

Dips (non weighted)

Tricep press down (full stack)

Tricep press down using rope (pin 5)

Weighted crunches (16kg kettlebell held above head, 2-3 second hold with each crunch)

Full situp with kettlebell held outstretched

Cardio tip: Glenn would ride his bike to and from the gym for most workouts, which added extra cardio to his day. And he’d always take the stairs at work. Working on the third floor had its benefits!

WORKOUT 2 – BACK, BICEPS AND ABS

This combo really taxes the muscles and is an intense workout. As Glenn says, do this at the gym and you’ll sleep well!

BACK

BICEPS

ABS

SETS

REPS

Machine-assisted wide grip pull ups

Seated row

Close-grip pull down

Face pulls

Alternate curls

Preacher curls with drop sets and also up and down the rack

Ezy bar standing curls

Crunches weight with 14kg dumbbell

Overhead situps holding dumbell with arms extended

SETS

REPS

Seated press on machine

Dumbell side raises

Bent over rear delt raises

Rear delt using barbell (underhand grip)

Romanian Deadlift

Calf raises

Nutrition tip: Do as Glenn did and finish this session with a SuperShred shake mixed with water.

WORKOUT 3 – SHOULDERS AND LEGS SHOULDERS

LEGS

Injury tip: Glenn tore his ACL years ago and was experiencing knee pain throughout the Challenge, especially when doing leg presses. He had his technique assessed and was cleared, but worked around his injury with other leg exercises, rather than push his body to its limit and chance injury. Keep this in mind if you’re working with pre-existing injuries. 26 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

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MUSCLE-UP CHALLENGE

2 Leading the way When Jason Kenny’s brother had a health scare, he decided to get his life in order and be an inspiration for them both. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

family health scare prompted Jason Kenny to sign up for the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge. His brother Nathan had just been in hospital for a month due to an englarged heart that was only functioning at 20 per cent. “With this frightening incident fresh in my mind and with my own health and fitness declining – I was weighing 130kg – I realised that starting

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the Challenge was essential not only for myself, but also as an example for my brother,” he says. Being an inspiration for Nathan was a priority, as was getting his training and eating habits back on track. His health was at an all-time low, and he was upset about it. “This was the perfect time, with the guidance and support that the Challenge offers, to get into the best shape of my life.”

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“I couldn’t be happier and this proves that anything is possible with the right attitude and plan of attack.”

After eating too many fast foods, he had to learn to manage his nutrition, but resisting was hard. He had to discpline himself not to go through a drive-thru whenever he wanted a snack. “The most difficult aspect of the Challenge was definitely changing my diet for the better,” says Jason. “The first three weeks I really had a constant battle, resisting the desire to head to the drive thru on the way home from a long day at work, or to grab something quick and unhealthy for lunch.” He stuck to the training program diligently, but was able to tweak it to suit his fitness levels as the Challenge went on. “The supplied program was always the backbone to my training, and I just added a few more exercises here or there or changed the rep ranges to get what I thought would benefit me the most.” He supplemented his training with MAX’S SuperShed, which helped to kick-start his fat loss. 30 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

Jason used the supplied training and nutrition plans to his full advantage, tweaking them to suit when required. His results speak for themselves.

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The Challenge not only enabled Jason to get into the best shape of his life and inspire his brother and friends, but it instilled a passion for fitness that he is now taking a step further. “I’ve had such an amazing insight into the fitness industry and I have recently secured a place to study Certificate III and IV in health and fitness,” he says. “I look forward to making a career within the fitness industry in order to help people with their health and fitness goals.” Another incredible bonus from the experience has been that his asthma is impacting his life less than it was before the Challenge. “It was an issue I dealt with on a daily basis with frequent visits to the hospital with a bad attack. It was second nature for me to never leave the house without my ventolin inhaler as I was constantly wheezing and randomly gasping for air.” He says he was “never a fan of cardio training”, but now he can’t get enough of it. “I couldn’t wait to get up bright and early and smash an hour of brisk walking or HIIT training. I know getting so cardio fit has been the contributing factor to eliminating my condition and it feels brilliant.”

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“I’ve had such an amazing insight into the fitness industry and I have recently secured a place to study Certificate III and IV in health and fitness.”

“To say this was the perfect choice is an understatement,” he says. “Granted, a disciplined, healthy diet and consistent training was the base for the results I achieved, but I truly believe SuperShred helped speed up my fat burning progress by stopping the food cravings between my meals. Consuming SuperShred two-tothree times throughout the day combined with my other meals sped up my metabolism, which encouraged further weight loss. Also it kept my protein

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content high which is essential for building lean muscle and strength.” He also liked MAX’S pancakes, which he’d top with some berries and cinnamon. “They were good to have early in the day as a great fuel source as they contained a good mix of carbs and protein,” he says. Jason was “ecstatic” with his transformation and says it transformed his outlook on life. “I couldn’t be happier and this proves that anything is possible with the right attitude and plan of attack.”

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After years of dedicated gymgoing, Romie lost his motivation and fitness mojo. But the Challenge helped bring it back and now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking better than ever.

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Better than ever Romie Choueiri’s fitness was in a downward spiral for four years, and after tipping the scales at 10 kilograms over his former weight, he decided to step up and face the fire. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

omie Choueiri has a history of keeping in shape, and four years ago he was the fittest he had ever been. He had been training hard for six years and was proud of his achievements. But then he completely dropped off. “For the last four years I had slacked off my weights, stopped my cardio completely and my diet was pretty bad,” he says. “I was facing a few of life’s challenges, and training wasn’t important to me anymore.

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I stacked on the weight and not in a good way. I had never previously tilted the scales over 81 kilograms until late last year, and in 2013 I hit 91 kilograms.” With more than 10 extra kilograms to fight off, and having lost his motivation, he knew a big overhaul was needed to get his body back on track. “I knew I needed a change, and I decided in 2013 I would train harder and try to put on some muscle, and then lean down during the summer.”

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“I knew I needed a change, and decided this year I would train harder and try to put on some muscle, and then lean down during the summer.” He got back into the gym, and a fellow gym-goer called Dave told him all about the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge. “After a few attempts at trying to convince me, I finally decided to use the 12 week Challenge as motivation to get back into shape. And I haven’t looked back since.” Romie set out with the goal of reaching a weight of 75 kilograms, but found he hit that mark much faster than he first thought, so he pushed harder towards 69 kilograms. For Romie, the first two weeks and the last two weeks of the Challenge were equally the biggest hurdles. 36 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

“The first two weeks were hard because I was trying to adjust to a new diet and lifestyle, and the last two weeks were hard because I went really strict with the diet, and I felt depleted and couldn’t train the way I was used to,” he says. One of the unexpected difficulties was confusion and negativity expressed by some family and friends, who didn’t understand why he was putting himself through such a focused regime. “But I learnt to be patient, and learnt to use their negativity as motivation to keep going, and to go harder,” he says.

Like every Challenger, Romie had his moments throughout the 12 weeks but he always managed to push through and worked even harder in the gym.

Despite these battles Romie really enjoyed the training. He admits there were times during the three months when he felt “weak and tired”, but he pushed through with determination. He turned to MAX’S products to supplement his diet overhaul, and was a fan of MAX’S SuperShred protein. “I tried all the flavours – caramel nougat, chocolate and moccachino. My favourite was the caramel nougat mixed with the chocolate. I also used the CR8 Carnage, MAX’S NAGG glutamine and BCAA’S amino acids,” he says. All of the work paid off, and in the end Romie was “rapt with the transformation I achieved”.

“I was most happy with the fact that even though I got ripped, I still looked full and had thickness. That’s where all the MAX’S supplements came into play.” More than anything, the best benefit for Romie has been to feel fit and healthy again, but he’s also enjoying giving training advice to people at the gym and on social media. “I’m thinking of maybe doing a personal training course. I’m going to try and further my profile in the industry and try getting some work out of it and going as far as possible.” It is not only strangers that are turning to Romie for tips on how to achieve the

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The Challenge gave Romie access to so much knowledge about fitness training and having a good diet, which made all the difference to his ability to transform his body. “The MAX’S website was easy to use and easy to access, and I was able to update my blog pretty much anywhere I was,” he says. “The weekly tips were great, the forum was very helpful and the webinar was a fantastic idea.” The top benefit of the Challenge was having an overall goal to strive for. “It motivated me to get the best out of myself…all in all it is a great set up and I couldn’t fault much about it.”

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“It feels good trying to help others achieve their goals.” same success, but in a big turn around, his friends and family are also inspired by his makeover. “A lot of my family, friends and workmates are rapt for me. Some were inspired to start getting into shape and are looking forward to the 2014 Challenge so they can take part in it. “It feels good trying to help others achieve their goals.” He says if anyone is considering the Challenge for 2014, they need to give it their all and remember 12 weeks is a short time. “Have a real crack, it’s only 12 weeks and if I can do it anyone can. Also, don’t let anyone put doubts in your head, and if you stumble throughout the Challenge don’t let it bring you down, just get back on track and have another go.” He recommends that everyone try the Challenge “at least once in their lifetime”. “It’s a great way to get motivated to get into shape, and there is plenty of help and support along the way.”

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Inside and out It wasn’t just a physical change Ashley Purvey was after when he stepped up to the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge, but a new lease on life. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

eeking fresh motivation and focus following some personal struggles, Ashley Purvey turned to the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge to get him back on track. Ashley says he was in the worst shape of his life and hadn’t trained for around 10 months when the Challenge began. He set out with the goal of getting as lean as possible, but he also wanted to make his two young sons proud of his achievements. “They were both awesome during the Challenge, telling me about changes they could see in me and helping me train,” he says. In the last four weeks things became a lot harder. Ashley had made so much effort with good nutrition and training, but he wasn’t seeing enough change. He didn’t give up, and soon found his “mojo” in the gym and looked forward to each training session.

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Ashley transformed from being in the worst shape of his life to the best, in just 12 weeks.

“My training style has changed forever. I used to train at the gym doing chest and triceps, back and biceps. I never pushed myself and was merely there in presence to be honest.”

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Below: Ashley’s lean and ripped physique is just reward for his efforts in the gym.

“The Challenge certainly changed me inside and out.”

“My training style has changed forever. I used to train at the gym doing chest and triceps, back and biceps. I never pushed myself and was merely there in presence to be honest.” Ashley used MAX’S products throughout the Challenge, including MAX’S SuperShed and MAX’S Cell Repair in banana and chocolate flavour. “I was really happy with my transformation. I went from 94kg the day of my ‘before’ photos to 79.9kg on my last 42 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

day. To finally go under 80kg was awesome, as I haven’t been that weight since probably high school,” he says. “My waist went from 94cm to 78cm, none of my shorts fit and that’s what I’m most happy with – how much I lost around my stomach.” Ashley is now feeling more positive and his personal relationships have improved as a result. “The Challenge certainly changed me inside and out.”

Above left: A positive mindset and determination drove Ashley to success in the Challenge.

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Game changer Craig Williams entered the MAX’S Challenge after training in the gym but not getting results. What he didn’t expect was a life-changing journey with no end. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

raig Williams started the 12 week Challenge with a burning desire to build a muscular physique. He’d been training in the gym but couldn’t quite get the results he was after. “MAX’S offered a structure that I incorporated into my then current program,” he recalls. “When I mixed the two it gave me variety and the results followed. What I didn’t expect was to be blown away by my new physique! I never ever thought I’d achieve such a transformation.” One of the best moments for Craig was when his abs finally started to reveal themselves. “I was pretty excited to see that I actually have abs. For a tall guy my legs turned out ok, too,” he laughs. But the Challenge experience became much more than just a physical one. “The Challenge has given me a completely new outlook on life. Old bad habits have been replaced with my new lifestyle,” he says. “My friends and workmates were a really important part of my journey. But like me, nobody could foresee such a transformation. And now I’m enjoying notoriety as people seek advice on how they can achieve similar results.”

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“The early stages were the hardest for me. Whilst my motivation was high, it was the challenges I faced with family and work and social commitments. Staying true to my diet and resisting temptation whilst I developed my new habits was a real test at times.”

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Like many Challengers, Craig’s journey wasn’t always a smooth one. “The early stages were the hardest for me. Whilst my motivation was high, it was the challenges I faced with family, work and social commitments. Staying true to my diet and resisting temptation whilst I developed my new habits was a real test at times.” “I also struggled with the continual preparation of meals. It felt like you were always preparing or planning your next meal. That said, being organised in the kitchen and eating well was a pivotal part in my success and I continue to prepare and manage my meals daily. It’s no longer a difficult process, it’s just part of my lifestyle.” Craig relied on a range of MAX’S products to supplement his nutrition. “SuperShred has got to be the best protein powder on the market – I love it! All of the flavours are awesome, you can’t go wrong. I took Cre8 Carnage Creatine too, which allowed my body to recover from the daily gym/cardio session and get ready for the next one.” Having achieved an amazing results, Craig is ever-thankful for the MAX’S Challenge experience. “The Challenge may have formally finished but for me it has been replaced with a ‘journey without a destination’. I’m always looking to improve and assist, myself and others.” To anyone thinking about entering in 2014, he has the following advice: “Prepare yourself for a physical and physiological challenge that will positively change your life and many lives around you. Also prepare your social calendar as best you can – then tell everybody who wants to listen that you are doing the Challenge. Advertising the fact that you are doing it is your first challenge within the Challenge - it can be daunting. But putting the expectation in others’ minds puts pressure on you and makes you accountable.”

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Happy and healthy It’s not uncommon for a family member or friend to enter the MAX’S Challenge one year and inspire those around them to enter the next. That’s what happened for Didier Ducasse, cousin of 2012 winner, Guillaume Gebert. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

ollowing in his cousin Guillaume’s footsteps was not easy for Didier, who entered the Challenge whilst battling some serious personal demons. “I started the Challenge because I wanted to be a healthier and happier father to my two sons and husband to my wife. It came at the right time, I was battling depression, and had lost drive and motivation. I needed to prove to myself that I was sill able to succeed at something.” And succeed he did. Aside from Didier’s new lean and toned physique, it’s the emotional benefits that stand out the most.

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“Post-Challenge, I have never had such a mindset. It’s a growth mindset with so much positivity. I have improved myself in every way through the Challenge. Everything in my life seems to now be falling into place. My relationship with my wife and sons are much more complete as I am no longer stressing for no particular reason. It’s the best thing I have ever done.” But it wasn’t without sacrifice. In the last week of the competition, Didier left his family and stayed with Guillaume in Sydney. Whilst the results showed, it was a hard decision for him to make.

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“I started the Challenge because I wanted to be a healthier and happier father to my two sons and husband to my wife. It came at the right time, I was battling depression, and had lost drive and motivation.” “To leave my family for a week and spend it in Sydney with Guillaume, just focussing on myself and finishing the last stage of the Challenge strongly was difficult. My family is everything to me and not being by their side was a challenge of its own.” Like Guillaume before him, Didier’s journey has inspired a lot of people. “I have friends and family who now exercise and eat cleaner from seeing my results. Old colleagues have asked me to help with a training program and nutritional plan. And I get feedback from people I don’t even know who tell me they have been following me through the Challenge and ask me to send them information about getting involved.” As a newbie to the gym, Didier followed his training and nutrition plan to the letter, and was rewarded with results. “It definitely doesn’t come easy though, as you are continually giving another five-to-ten per cent every time 50 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

you walk through the door. I’ve never really trained before so it was a good learning experience for me.” he says. One of the highlights for Dider was the finalist experience in Melbourne, including the Gala dinner. “Spending time with other finalists, ambassadors and MAX’S staff was amazing. We were treated so well. I felt like royalty! Being able to train at an iconic gym like Doherty’s was a huge compliment. Having our stories told and meeting everyone on the Gala night was mind-blowing.” When pressed for a final word on the Challenge, Didier has only good things to say: “To anyone thinking of entering the Challenge, there’s so much more to gain than to lose. The only thing you lose is your old self. It only gets better and there’s nothing out there that works better than the MAX’S Challenge. It is so well-planned and the support is second to none. The results speak for themselves. It’s genuine and so are the staff at MAX’S.”

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Ultimate transformation Recovering from a broken leg was not going to get in the way of George Hazouri overhauling his life. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

t was going to be all or nothing for George Hazouri when he signed up for the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge – he was after a “permanent lifestyle change”. “I have been training on and off for the past seven to eight years, but it was never at the intensity it should have been,” he says. George noticed he was putting on weight, and thought it was “ridiculous”, so he determined to do something about it. He had the support of his girlfriend who did the Maxine’s Shape-Up Challenge, and fellow Top 10 finalist Romie

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Choueri to help on his journey. Despite breaking his leg in a serious car accident just months before the Challenge, George had a certain body image in mind, and was keen to see how close he could get in just 12 weeks. “I also wanted to be the fittest I could possibly be, to get as much definition as I could, drop my body fat percentage and to make healthier choices as part of my new lifestyle change.” Getting into the habit of preparing food was a big challenge, to make sure he had nutritious options to hand.

George set himself several goals for the Challenge: to get fit, to get lean and to clean up his diet. He succeeded on all fronts.

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The fact George is a part owner in a fish and chip shop didn’t help with resisting temptation! He learnt to stock up on vegetables and meats for the week, and loved MAX’S SuperShred in chocolate. “Not being able to eat out at most restaurants or go for a drink with friends was a hard thing to give up for a while, but things did change and it was the best decision I’ve made.” George focused on training one body part each day, following different programs to keep challenging himself. He enlisted a personal trainer at the gym and also did long cardio walks on the weekends. He’s “extremely happy” with his transformation. “Looking at my before and after shots…it was like looking at a different person. I had achieved that image I had imagined and reached a goal I never thought possible.”

The sacrifices George made throughout the 12 weeks were all worthwhile, especially when the final reward was a ripped new body.

“Looking at my before and after shots…it was like looking at a different person. I had achieved that image I had imagined and reached a goal I never thought possible.”

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Leading by example Jai Warwick wanted to get in shape not just for now, but to learn the right health lessons to pass onto his son. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

ai Warwick has always had an interest in fitness, but confesses that in recent years he let himself go. He decided to challenge himself to get in shape, and to set a good example for his young son. “My main objective prior to entering the Challenge was to get as lean as possible,” he says. “I wasn’t really concerned with a specific amount of weight that I had to lose.” Jai focused on completing every weights workout, every cardio session and getting his nutrition in order. The first two weeks, and the final few days of the Challenge threatened his determination to succeed, as things got tough. “The first two weeks were a bit of a shock in regards to the nutrition. Being quite a large eater and previously having a carbohydrate dense diet, I initially struggled with the new, healthier way of eating.”

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Jai embarked on the Challenge with a goal to get lean - what he didn’t expect was to lose 16 kilograms and have a body fat percentage of just six!

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“I felt hungry, especially during the day at work, and with this came a feeling of lack of energy and fatigue. What helped me overcome this was the knowledge that it was just my body adapting and it would pass, and that the nutrition plan was complete and providing my body with the nutrients it needed, even though it didn’t feel that way,” Jai recalls. He soon adjusted and came to enjoy the eating plan and his appetite was satisfied. Jai used MAX’S SuperShred and MAX’S Nitetime Protein throughout the Challenge. He lost around 16kgs and dropped his body fat to around six per cent – beyond his “wildest expectations”.

“The most pleasing thing for me though was the mental transformation that I achieved. I have formed new habits in regards to training, nutrition and lifestyle. And I am much more motivated for life in general.” Jai’s efforts impacted his wife, who is now also eating better, and he plans to pass on what he has learned about healthy living as his son grows up. His advice for those contemplating entering the Challenge in 2014? “Don’t go in half-hearted. Promise yourself that you will do everything you can to complete the training and nutrition to the best of your ability and you will be amazed by the results.”

“The most pleasing thing for me was the mental transformation that I achieved. I have formed new habits in regards to training, nutrition and lifestyle. And I am much more motivated for life...”

Jai did all of his workouts at home during the Challenge, but relished the opportunity to train at Doherty’s Gym with the other Top 10 finishers.

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Through thick, to thin John Shilton led a fairly active life, but his exercise program and diet lacked discipline and structure. Enter the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge and he found himself a new man, with a new body to boot. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

ohn Shilton’s advice for people contemplating the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge is to jump right in. “Do it! It will be tough sometimes, but it’s only 12 weeks and it will transform your life,” he says. Indeed, it transformed his. John considered himself fairly fit but overweight before entering the Challenge. A long distance runner, he lacked the discipline that a structured weight loss program provides, and the Challenge was just the ticket. “After watching the 2012 Challengers on MAX’S Muscle

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TV, I made the decision to take it on. I’m also good mates with last year’s Top 10 Challenger Peter Venz, so his achievements inspired me to give it a go,” he explains. With his main objectives being to gain muscle and get lean, John was able to do most of his gym workouts from the convenience of home. “I loved the training program. All of the hard work of actually developing a program was done for me. It was very straightforward and I could do all of the exercises on the

John loved the fact the Challenge provided him with a ready-made training program, and his new body shows the results.

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“I wish I had a dollar for every time someone told me how good I looked...I have quite a few mates who have told me that I’ve inspired them to get off the couch and to start training hard and lose weight.” equipment that I have in my home gym.” By the end of the 12 weeks, John was most excited about his svelte new physique. “I have so much more selfconfidence. Now I don’t have to look through my drawers every morning to work out which t-shirt to wear that won’t show off my fat belly and man-boobs. And now that I have a six-pack, I want to keep it.” Since the Challenge ended, John has been working hard to maintain his new body, and in the process has been inspiring all those around him. “I wish I had a dollar for every time someone told me how good I looked and asked how I did it. I have quite a few mates who have told me that I’ve inspired them to get off the 62 // MMN // www.maxs.com.au

couch and to start training hard and lose weight. It’s made me feel much better about myself which has improved my life in all areas.” It’s a common sentiment, that witnessing a person go through the Challenge and achieve amazing results often prompts another into action, it’s really true. For John, though, the Challenge wasn’t always a smooth ride — he just had to tough it out. “Cutting out sugar was hard at the beginning, but after a few weeks I became used to it. The hardest stage was probably weeks nine and 10 when I was away on holidays with my extended family. Everyone was relaxed, eating and drinking what they pleased, whereas I had to stick to my eating and

John’s objectives throughout the Challenge were to gain muscle and get lean – two things he’s definitely achieved.

training plan, rather than eat takeaway food and drink beer. That was pretty tough.” John’s transformation speaks for itself. Whatever sacrifices he had to make were worth it — and part of the reward was the finalists weekend in Melbourne, an experience he says he’ll never forget. “The finalists weekend was like a dream. I had to keep pinching myself because I couldn’t believe that from thousands of people, I was in the Top 10 and was being treated like a star!” What John also won’t forget is the results that came from his hard work and steely determination. If he gets distracted, there’s always the six-pack staring back at him in the mirror as a reminder.

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Back for more It was second time sweeter for Neil Cahill, who took on the Challenge to finish what he started in 2012. STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE SURIANO // WORKOUT PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HANNA

n 2012, Neil Cahill undertook the MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge and lost 33kg, so in 2013 he wanted to take it to the next level. He had fallen short of reaching the body fat percentage he hoped to achieve, and wanted to get some “serious abs”. “This year I was flat out with my new business and my wife and five kids. Old habits were coming back, so I needed to do it again to teach myself how to incorporate training and good nutrition into my now hectic work and family schedule, before it was too late, no excuses!” he says.

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In the 2012 Challenge, things were different for Neil. He had been in a downward spiral, was depressed and had quit his job in town planning to look after his wife as she recovered from complicated openheart surgery. As a result, food was comfort – but he was determined to break the cycle and be a good role model for his children. “My self esteem was nonexistent and I was disgusted to see pictures of myself weighing 135kg. After some soul searching I realised that my health and my obesity problem was the one thing that I could change.”

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Neil decided to take control of his weight issues once and for all, and now has a brandnew body.

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hat else can I say but, wow! What an experience, privilege and honour it’s been to be part of the most exciting Challenge yet! Seeing thousands of men and women change their lives for the better, and being lucky enough to mentor, coach and guide so many as this year’s Muscle-Up Training Coach has just been incredible. Huge congratulations to every competitor that completed the MAX’S and Maxine’s Challenge. You have not only changed your own lives for the better, but those too of people close to you, and even complete strangers who have watched from afar – not to mention myself. It was a fantastic effort by all, and the level of competition was incredible. As many will agree, the Top 50, Top 10, Top three, right up to the winners, were all very deserving of their accolades and have set the bar extremely high for future Challengers. It’s been a brilliant 12 weeks, an experience I’ve loved re-living with this year’s

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competitors. It took me right back to my own Challenge experience in 2011 with the mix of emotions, so it was nice to help guide new Challengers through their ups, downs and uncertainties. I hope to relive it all over again with thousands more, for many years to come.

“12 weeks is a realistic timeline to achieve a healthier body and mindset ... if not your healthiest body and mindset ever.” Everybody and anybody CAN make a great change in 12 weeks, a change that will serve you well for the rest of your life. We’ve seen people from all walks of life enter the Challenge, from all age groups, with all sorts of obstacles, goals and dreams. And they all prove that if you want something bad enough, you CAN have it. You just have to let go of the excuses that have held you back in the past.

12 weeks is a realistic timeline to achieve a healthier body and mindset ... if not your healthiest body and mindset ever. You’ll learn more in those 12 weeks than most will in a lifetime of training and dieting. Thank you again to everyone involved, from the outstanding competitors, ever-helpful and caring ambassadors and coaches, right through to the hard working team of people behind the scenes at MAX’S. You guys help change lives for the better, and every year the Challenge becomes a better and more fulfilling experience for everyone. The MAX’S Muscle-Up Challenge and Maxine’s Shape-Up Challenge 2013 has undoubtedly been the best competition yet, and it’s the most supportive and professionally run Challenge Australia has ever seen. For anyone contemplating giving it a go, be sure to get on board in 2014. It could change your life forever as it has mine, and for that of thousands of others! It’s never too late to become who you want to be.

“We’ve seen people from all walks of life enter the Challenge, from all age groups, with all sorts of obstacles, goals and dreams.”

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The Challenge journey Nutrition Coach Ben Goodwin reflects on the memorable moments of the 12 week Challenge, and the support network that all entrants can rely upon. BY BEN GOODWIN

he 2013 MAX’S MuscleUp and Maxine’s Shape-Up Challenge are now ‘in the books’ and what a successful Challenge year it has been. It’s a humbling experience to help others who want to improve their lifestyle and ultimately their long-term health. As the Nutrition Coach, the Muscle-Up Challenge starts a lot earlier in the year and as a lot of Challenger’s know, being prepared is the key to success. Creating nutritional plans, healthy recipes, diet tips and trying to answer questions that haven’t been asked yet take my focus. Being a nutritional coach and personal trainer in my day-today job gives me the satisfaction of seeing my own personal clients work hard and achieve their goals. Add in thousands of MAX’S and Maxine’s Challengers and the emotions of being a proud coach go into over-drive. The online forum has been an amazing tool that helps Challengers with their nutrition, training and motivation. I know from personal experience that when trying to make a positive change in your lifestyle, you are often met with resistance and negative support from those

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close to you. The forum provides the exact opposite. It takes on a space of enthusiasm and encouragement when you’ve had a bad day or a rough week. Everyone on the forum is on your side and that’s a nice feeling to have when you can’t have a slice of ‘Susan’s’ birthday cake at work. Everything from how to cook chicken 12 different ways to activating your almonds could be found on the forum. The forum can also be a good place to see some of the real contenders who might take out the win. When it comes to judging time, judging a bodybuilding competition is a breeze compared to judging the Top 50 men and women. When a competitor is on stage, it is easy to see who has done the hard work and who has stayed committed. Now change the setting from 10 bodybuilders on stage to thousands of Challengers who have fought off late shifts at work, their own children’s birthday parties, and the hot pie truck to make jaw-dropping transformations,

Opposite top: A winning team Nutrition Coach Ben Goodwin (far left) with the other MAX’S and Maxine’s Challenge Coaches, and the overall male and female winner. Opposite bottom: Ben helps oversee training with the Top 10 at Doherty’s gym, during the finalists weekend in Melbourne.

and judging becomes a whole lot harder. I honestly felt like ‘The Bachelor’ when judging the women, I wanted to give them all a rose for their hard work and well-earned results. And like always, it’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for. Just because someone hasn’t made 10 posts a day on the forum doesn’t mean they won’t make the Top 10. Hard work is what will get you noticed, and we do pay attention, I can promise you that. Finally, the Gala night rolls around and I bet for many of the Top 10, the wait between finishing the Challenge, the announcement of the Top 10 and right until Gala night feels twice as long as the Challenge itself. It’s exciting as a Coach to see everyone in person and it is honestly one of the most energetic weekends to take part in. After following the Challenger’s blogs for 12 weeks and getting to know them almost in a ‘creepy online stalker kind of way’, it’s exciting to finally meet them in person. Secretly, I enjoy meeting the Challenger’s family

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who have come in support. More often than not, they have also taken part in the Challenge or have been the backbone to their partner’s success. I love hearing the untold stories about boiled chicken breast tantrums and stinky gym bags and protein shake containers. These are the kind of stories that don’t make the Challenger’s blogs. It’s a great reminder that we are all the same and no-one has had an easier Challenge than someone else. In my eyes, anyone who finished the Challenge should feel like a winner. When we announce the winner on the Gala night, I don’t think you would find a disappointed soul in the place. Everyone is so proud of their own achievements and their new MAX’S friends. It’s hard not to be inspired by the Top 10. Ask anyone who has completed the 12 week Challenge and you’ll hear a common theme. It’s a tough 12 weeks both physically and mentally. But as the saying goes, ‘if it’s worth having, it’s worth working for’.

“When we announce the winner on the Gala night, I don’t think you would find a disappointed soul in the place. Everyone is so proud of their own achievements...”

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2013 MAX’S Muscle-Up Grand Champion, Glenn Black, cracks a smile.

Good mates and Top 10 Challengers, George Hazouri and Romie Chouerie, applaud finalists.

“For most, the Challenge is a life changing experience and the results achieved are truly inspiring.”

2012 Challenge first runner-up, Andrew McGree, and partner. Tony Doherty (left) and Director of MAX’S, Keith Ellis. Num facca borem quiasi ressum.

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Health, fitness and personal development Coach, Craig Harper, delivers his keynote address during the Gala.

2012 and 2013 Challenge entrant Stephen Britten (left) with the 2012 Grand Champion, Guillaume Gebert (right).

The Challenge Dream Team pose for the camera at the end of the night.

Challenge Master Coach Fred Liberatore, with MAX’S VIC/SA Sales Manager Tony Torcasio and his wife Joanne.

Our local law enforcement contingent comprised of this year’s entrant, Ash Purvey (left), 2012’s Peter Venz, and 2013 Top 10 Challenger, John Shilton.

The Top 10 MAX’S Muscle-Up Challengers.

First runner-up Jason Kenny (right) poses for selfies with his mate.

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