Full Name: Andrew John Hudson
Age: 26
Reside: La Lucia
Occupation: Personal trainer and online coach
Where do you train: La Lucia Virgin Active or at Body Guru Umhlanga studio
Off-Season Weight: this year 111-114kg
In-Season Weight: Im predicting around 110 kg contest weight this year, but who knows what might happen!
Training Since: 2001
Competing Since: 2002
What is your one rep max or heaviest weight on:
Benchpress: 200kg
Leg press: 500kg
Barbell curl: 80kgShoulder press: 65kg dumbbell
Sponsors: SSN Supplements, Muscle Junkie clothing

List 5 or more achievements throughout your career
NABBA Junior World Champion 2004
3^rd place NABBA Universe Juniors 20053 x NABBA South Africa men’s open class 1 winner
IFBB SA 2^nd place Superheavies 2008
IFBB SA 2^nd place Heavyweights 2009
Selected to go to IFBB Worlds 2009 (I didn’t go but I consider that to be an achievement in itself due to the high standard of the IFBB federation)

Tell us a little about yourself?
I like to laugh and joke a lot, but don’t let that fool you because inside I am extremely driven and focused on achieving the very best I possibly can in this sport I love so much! I like to be an extremist and I enjoy the shock value of competitive bodybuilding.

I love competing as well as the pressure that comes with competing; we all show up on show day after a year of prepping and trying to improve on our physiques. On the day of the show there is nothing that can help you, no matter how bad you want your physique to look better. If you haven’t put in the work you won't show any improvements, or if you come in slightly off, that’s it, your chance is gone and you have to wait another year! So the sport is unforgiving and that’s what adds to the pressure that I have grown to enjoy!

What is your favourite body part to train?
I love training everything. If Im training Im happy!

Least favourite body part to train?
Don’t really have a least favourite, I love training each and every muscle group.

What does your training split look like?
Monday: Legs
Tuesday: Chest
Wednesday: Back
Thursday: Shoulders
Friday: Arms
Saturday: Weak point training
Sunday: Rest

List 5 hints and tips on basic training principles?
1. Form is your most important factor when training.
2. Sometimes rest is what you need to break through plateaus.
3. Sometimes more training is what you need to break through plateaus.
4. Use basic free weight exercises for maximum results.
5. Mind muscle connection is crucial for success in this sport.

List 5 hits and tips on nutritional principles?
1. Keep your carbohydrate intake around your most active moments within a day.
2.Use fats during less active moments.
3. Split protein up evenly throughout all your meals in a day.
4. Eat loads of fibre and veggies.
5. Drink lots of water.

What are your favourite supplements to use?
SSN Cytomaize
SSN Cytoguard
SSN Glutamine
SPS IsoPro
SSN Creatine Monohydrat

List of things you like to do when you are not training?
Fly and fix my radio controlled helicopter.
Read the bible.
Have iced coffee in coffee shops. My new favourite is a Voltage from Gloria Jeans!
Go to the beach.
Spend time with my friends doing anything.

Your favourite movie or movies?
Star Wars
Avatar
Kung Fu Hustle
The Cove (documentary out now on Nouveau - very good!

Your favourite magazine or magazines to read?

Muscle Evolution
Any other bodybuilding magazine, as well as any magazine that my clients buy or subscribe me to.
Any magazine to do with radio controlled helicopters.

List some factors and people that inspired you during your time in this industry?
Kevin Levrone's ability to go from small and skinny to huge and shredded in a insanely short periods of time!
Flex Wheeler's symmetry and proportion.
Ronnie Coleman's sheer dominance of the sport.
Jay Cutler's never give in attitude! How many times did he lose and say I'm going to win next year, next year is my year. He kept on coming back until he became the only man to ever lose the Olympia and win it back again!
A friend of mine, Grant McDonald, the only man that I know can do a three and quarter hour chest workout! Has to be seen to be believed!
Lastly, all the people that support me and believe in me. You inspire me everyday! I can’t tell you how awesome it is to constantly get messages encouraging me to keep pushing harder and harder, or to congratulate me on my last competition or training session. It really is awesome.

What is your favourite quote or philosophy you like to live by?
Do not be fooled, the Justice of God shall not be mocked: you shall reap according to how you sow.

What is your famous last word to say to anyone, on or off stage?
What you eating afterwards??? Hahaha!!!