JACO VAN WYK IS A RISING STAR IN THE WORLD OF COMPETITIVE FITNESS, AND HE HAS BIG AMBITIONS, BOTH FOR THE STAGE AND IN BUSINESS. We caught up with this full-time student who has, in a short period of time, achieved what many fail to accomplish in a lifetime.
What do you do for a living and what are your interests?
I'm a student, so I spend most of my time either dedicated to my studies or to fitness. I also enjoy off-road 4x4 activities with my dad and adventure sports like mountain biking and hiking. When I'm not studying or training, I love spending time with family and friends.
How did you get involved in the fitness industry?I played hockey throughout high school and at university in my first year. I then decided it was time for a new challenge. I then met my personal trainer, Marco Araujo from Bodysketch, who got me started on a formalised training programme and a personalised meal plan. It's been an incredible journey so far with his guidance and support.
What's your secret to getting lean?
Although I spend a lot of time in the gym, it will all be a waste if I don't stick to my meal plan. Basically, you eat yourself lean.
What does your average diet consist of?
Egg whites, oat bran and almond nut butter in the morning. The other meals vary between lean red meat, skinless chicken breast, white fish, white basmati rice, sweet potato, butternut, corn, peas and cucumber throughout the day. I eat every three hours.
What's been the biggest challenges on your path to success and how did you overcome it?
Maintaining a healthy balance between fitness and full-time studies. What helped me tremendously was my peak performance mind coach, William Badenhorst. He has assisted me in getting everything onto a list in order of priority. It's all a mind game!
You're relatively young, yet you've added significant muscle to your frame already. What approaches have delivered the best results?
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