Andre Van Der Mescht

	Full Name: Andre van der Mescht Vital Stats: 1.89m tall Age: 40 Reside: Alberton Occupation: Personal trainer (Virgin Active Meyersdal) Where do you train: Virgin Active Meyersdal Off-Season Weight: 125kg In-Season Weight: 117kg Training Since: 1987 Competing Since: 1999 What is your one rep max or heaviest weight on: Benchpress: 220kg Leg press: 800kg Barbell curl: 75kg Shoulder press: 120kg Sponsors: Muscle Science
List 5 or more achievements throughout your career? 2009 Central Gauteng Overall Champ 2007 Central Gauteng Super Heavy Weight 1st 2007 Placed 6th at IFBB Worlds 2007 IFBB SA’s Heavyweight Division –1st place 2006 IFBB SA Overall Champion 2006 Central Gauteng Super Heavy Weight 1st, Overall Winner 2005 M Classic Overall Winner 2004 IFBB SA’s Heavy Weight Division – 1st place 2004 NABBA Worlds tall man division - 1st place 2003 NABBA Universe tall man division - 1st place 2003 Dischem classic Theatre on the track over 80 kg division - 1st place and overall winner 2002 NABBA S.A champs tall man division - 1st place and overall winner; NABBA Universe tall man division - 6th place 2001 NABBA Universe tall man division - 6th place 2001 NABBA S.A champs tall man division - 1st place and overall winner 2001 Gentle Giant classic Carnival City - 1st place 2000 NABBA Universe tall man division - 6th place 2000 NABBA S.A champs tall man division - 1st place 2000 Gentle Giant classic Carnival City - 3rd place 1999 IFBB S.A champs heavy weight division - 3rd place 1999 IFBB Gauteng Provincials heavy weight division - 4th place Tell us a little about yourself? I am married to Vanessa, we have a son Matthew who means everything in the world to me. He is 5 years old. I love the outdoors and I love doing things with my family when I have free time available. What is your favourite body part to train? Legs Least favourite body part to train? Chest What does your training split look like? Monday: Chest Tuesday: Legs Wednesday: Arms Thursday: Back Friday: Shoulders
	List 5 hints and tips on basic training principles? Warm up properly Execute exercises with strict form Always be in control of the weights you're pushing Listen to your body Connect mind to muscle List 5 hints and tips on nutritional principles? Always count your calories Eat every 2-3 hours daily Consume small meals Use supplements wisely Remember eating is growing!
What are your favourite supplements to use? Muscle Science Whey Supreme Muscle Science Beta-gain Creatine Muscle Science Xplode Muscle Science BCAA Complex Muscle Science Glutamine What are your favourite healthiest meals to eat? Sushi and chicken What are your favourite cheat meals to eat? Nandos and Steers List of things you like to do when you are not training? Spend time with my family. Fishing. Go to movies with my son. Eating out. Play golf and cricket with my son. Your favourite movie or movies? Avatar. Astroboy. Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. Your favourite magazine or magazines to read? Muscle Evolution Muscular development FHM List some factors and people that inspired you during your time in this industry? Firstly I am grateful to God for blessing me with this talent - I have put to good use. My dad for instilling discipline in me regarding everything I choose to do. My wife who has been supporting me through the good and bad times. The fact that I can sculpt my body into the condition I bring it to stage in. In bodybuilding there is no limit to where you can take your body. At the end it is up to you and you alone if you want to achieve your goals. I train like an animal to always be in the best shape of my life for YOU my supporters! What is your favourite quote or philosophy you like to live by? Train like a champion!!!! What is your famous last words to say to anyone, on or off stage? All bodybuilders that make the stage are winners in their own right!