Mat D.

Background

When I was 14, I joined a gym to help improve my fitness for boxing. Although it was ok, it was one of those gyms where there are hardly any free weights and most of it was running machines etc. After going here for about 6 months, I decided that I was wasting my money so I stopped going and started working out at home - running, cycling, doing pressups, situps, pullups from the doorframe. Soon afterwards, I managed to find enough money to buy a cheap bench, barbell, dumbbell and some sand-filled weights. These were fine for a few weeks until I discovered a gym hidden away nearby. I started going there and I made some big gains. Unfortunately, it closed down so I was back with the weight set in my room. I've purchased some steel weights since and I will continue to keep everyone posted on my progress. I figured that by writing for Teenbodybuilding.com, I could help out other teens around the country. Please feel free to e-mail me about anything!Name: Mat D.
Age: 16
Years Bodybuilding: 4 months
Favorite Bodyparts: Chest
Favorite Exercise: Hammer Curls
Favorite Supplements: Milk, Creatine, Multivitamin Tablets.
Hobbies: Boxing, running, drinking... oh yeah and Bodybuilding!
Favorite Bodybuilders: Arnold

Cheers;
Mat!

Articles

  • Mat's Top Teen Supps!

    Creatine is, without doubt, the best supplement (apart from protein supplements) ever to hit the bodybuilding world.

    Published on: May 2, 2002

  • My New Workout Program!

    In my last article, I wrote about a possible training Her Majesty's Royal Marines Commandos - Britain's elite amphibious troops. Since then, I've been down to the military careers office and signed up to begin the Potential Royal Marines Course (PRMC).

    Published on: Mar 31, 2002

  • No Equipment? No Problem!

    First of all, I recommend that you join a gym if you possibly can. I've written this article, though, because I know a lot of people don't live near gyms or cannot afford the membership fees.

    Published on: Mar 6, 2002

  • No Equipment? No Problem!

    First of all, I recommend that you join a gym if you possibly can. I've written this article, though, because I know a lot of people don't live near gyms or cannot afford the membership fees.

    Published on: Mar 6, 2002

  • Which Supplements?

    I use Creatine for 6 weeks at a time and then stay off for 2 weeks before reloading. I have never noticed any bad side effects and it gives my muscles a massive pump even the day after the gym and after working out I recover really quickly!

    Published on: Mar 6, 2002

  • Training Methods Of Britain's Royal Marine Commandos!

    The Royal Marines are widely regarded as one of, if not the most highly trained forces in the world - Learn their workout!

    Published on: Mar 6, 2002

  • Training Methods Of Britain's Royal Marine Commandos!

    The Royal Marines are widely regarded as one of, if not the most highly trained forces in the world - Learn their workout!

    Published on: Mar 6, 2002

  • No Equipment? No Problem!

    First of all, I recommend that you join a gym if you possibly can. I've written this article, though, because I know a lot of people don't live near gyms or cannot afford the membership fees.

    Published on: Mar 6, 2002

  • Mat's Abs!

    To lose the maximum amount of fat in the shortest possible time whilst losing the minimum amount of muscle, you should aim to complete 20 minutes of medium paced exercise every morning before breakfast.

    Published on: Mar 4, 2002

  • Learn To Fight!

    From following a basic program I will set out for you below, you can turn your body into a fighting machine, capable of handling the biggest meanest most determined dickhead you can find.

    Published on: Sep 11, 2001

  • The Importance Of Water In Bodybuilding!

    The most important nutrient known is undoubtedly water. Well, not the most important maybe, because most nutrients are essential, but you can go a long time without most nutrients. A week is your absolute limit without water. Any longer is deadly!

    Published on: Jul 12, 2001

  • Mat's Essential Bodybuilding Tips!

    A few weeks of the year should be dedicated to strength training alone. This helps you to lift heavier. The heavier you lift, the more muscle.

    Published on: Jul 10, 2001