Tim Martin

2008

- 1^st Mr. Olympia c3 and Overall Amateur Champion, 2008 INBA Natural Olympia  (earned PNBA Pro Card)

- 2^nd Mr. Australia c3, 2008 INBA Australian Titles

- 1^st Mr. Victoria and Overall, Open Men's, 2008 INBA Victorian Titles  2007

Took the year off to get married.

2006

- 1^st Mr. Olympia c3, 2006 INBA Natural Olympia

- 1^st Mr. Australia c3, 3rd Overall 2006 INBA Australian Titles 2005

- 2^nd U/90kg, 2005 IFBB Victorian Championships

- 2^nd Mr. Australia Tall, 2005 INBA Australian Titles

2004

- NHW World Champion, 2004 Musclemania Worlds

- 1^st Mr. Australia Med/Tall, 2004 INBA Australian Titles

- 1^st Silver Class, 2004 Musclemania Australian Titles

- 2^nd Open Med/Tall, 2004 INBA Natural Olympia

- 2^nd Invitational Gold Division 2004 INBA ACT State Titles 2003

- 1^st Intermediate & Overall Champion, 2003 INBA N.S.W Country State Titles

- 2^nd Intermediate, 2003 INBA Australian Titles

- 3^rd Open Men's, 2003 INBA A.C.T State Titles

- 3^rd Open Med/Tall, 2003 INBA Olympia

2002

- 1^st Novice, 3^rd Overall, 2002 INBA A.C.T State Titles

 

Height, weight, DOB.

Height; 176cm (5’10”), 

Weight - 98-100kgs (215-220lbs) off season

87-89kgs (190-195lbs) contest

DOB -  30 Dec 1979

 

Marital status.

Happily married to my beautiful wife Terri;

Current and previous occupations.

I worked in the pushbike and then motorcycle industry before joining the Royal Australian Air Force in 2000. In 2006 I left the RAAF and then worked for the Crime Department for 4 years, Victoria Police as an unsworn (non-uniform) member. Since 2002 I have been involved in the Health and Fitness Industry.

I’m now proudly employed by Dymatize Nutrition as the National Sales Manaer.

What would you like your future occupation to be?

My new position with Dymatize is my absolute ideal job and I have no future plans.

Age you started training with weights - workout time and days.

I started weight training when I was 16 whilst at school.  I was hoping to improve my strength and speed whilst competing as a track sprinter and basketballer.

The time of day I train varies during a typical week because I’m on the road but my preference is training early morning after a good night sleep. I find it much easier to eat for the remainder of the day, maximising recovery.

My training routine as it currently stands is;

Monday – Shoulders & Traps

Tuesday – Back

Wednesday – Rest

Thursday – Chest + Abs

Friday – Legs

Saturday or Sunday – Arms (depending on work and other commitments)

Why you are you a bodybuilder?

I enjoy the sport as a whole and the benefits it not only brings to your health but your life as well.  The discipline and commitment involved, the sacrifice I find all very rewarding when you achieve not only results on the stage but off it too!  As much as I like team sports I never excelled at them like I have with bodybuilding as an individual pursuit!  Because you are solely responsible for your performance and the outcomes you are far more accountable and that’s what I love!

How you were introduced to bodybuilder?

Until I started competing in 2002 I never considered myself to be a bodybuilder, rather someone who trained and enjoyed the lifestyle.  I was introduced to Nick Boutzos (INBA ACT President) 3 weeks prior to my first show when I went to buy a ticket to watch the show.  Long story short Nick refunded my ticket, convinced me to compete in his show and got me ready within 3 weeks.  In this my first contest the 2002 INBA ACT state titles I won the Novice division and then came 3^rd overall.  So thrilled with the experience and results I caught the competition bug big time and haven’t looked back since!  So I would say once I started competing and learning about nutrition and training is when I really became a bodybuilder.

Current contest workout program and diet.

My contest workout regime doesn’t change dramatically during a contest prep. I just make sure I work within my limits when on a calorie restricted diet.  Last year preparing for the INBA Victorian and Australian Titles I followed a Ketogenic or carb cycling type diet, so high protein, moderate fats and carbohydrates introduced systematically.  It worked for me to a degree but after the Australian titles during my preparation for the Olympia I switched back to a more conventional and more balanced diet and have continued to do so since.  It’s what works best for my body and is more effective for manipulating my condition coming into a show.

Current off-season workout and diet.

Off season I follow a very similar regime to during a contest prep with both nutrition and training.  It’s just that I eat greater quantities and allow myself more leeway for junk meals along the way for the psychological break.  I consistently eat 9-10 meals a day at 2 hour intervals at least!

Your interests and hobbies.

Outside of bodybuilding I’m a keen car enthusiast and have a go occasionally at some club level events.  I have a very diverse range and taste in music and love to listen to music as much as possible. Depending how the mood takes me determines what that music might be but I find it a great tool whilst training in the gym and alleviates boredom whilst doing cardio too!

My wife and I love to travel and go camping with friends when we can and we both love spending time with our Son Sam;

Great experiences that happened in your life.

I have to say that the day I married my wife and the day my son Sam was born are the highlights of my life so far (I have to say that don’t I? haha)  During my time in the RAAF I had some great times travelling around Australia and the mate ship and comradery is something that I do miss from time to time.

Then the pinnacle of my bodybuilding endeavours was 2008 when I won the Open Men’s Class 3 and then went on to win the Overall at the 2008 INBA Natural Olympia!

I had made it a goal of mine to one day achieve pro status within the INBA/PNBA but thought I’d need a lot more time to achieve that.  It came as definite surprise and shock to me last year to be read out as the Overall winner, thus earning my PNBA Pro card in the process.

Your upbringing.

I had a fairly normal upbringing.  I’m the eldest of two children, my parents Michael and Gillian and my sister Phoebe, all great supporters of me in this sport.

I went to a local primary school and was then fortunate enough to be able to attend a private Secondary school, Caulfield Grammar.  The opportunities and experiences there were far and wide and second to none.  I went on to study IT for a semester before deciding it wasn’t for me, moved into retail for a few years before joining the Air Force.  All of these experiences very influential in shaping and moulding me into the person I am today!

Your lifestyle.

Nothing too exciting about my lifestyle… I really do lead a bit of a bodybuilders type lifestyle in that I eat, sleep, train and work to support the lifestyle I lead.

Where do you train and why?

I train at Neil Gardner’s Winning Physique Gym, Ferntree Gully, Genesis Fitness, Wantirna and Next Level Fitness, Noble Park.  Winning Physique Gym and Genesis are two local gyms that are very supportive and kind enough to sponsor me with a full gym membership.  Next Level Fitness is the gym owned and operated by my coach Eyad Moleab. So I visit Eyad once a week and train with him, although that becomes a more regular fixture around contest time.

Who are your sponsors (if applicable) or supporters?

I’m extremely proud to be a Dymatize Nutrition sponsored athlete and team member, their supplements are second to none and I their level of involvement in sports, bodybuilding in particular, is sensational!  I ha

Why did you join the INBA/PNBA?

I joined and stayed with the INBA/PNBA because I firmly believe they are the only organisation routinely doing legitimate and accredited drug testing.  I have been tested many times during my competitive career with the INBA/PNBA and after experiencing the process I am extremely confident and trusting in their approach and methodology!  It just doesn’t get anymore stringent than the ASADA/WADA testing protocol!

Also in the time that I have competed with the INBA there have been people within my divisions and other divisions caught out for drug use and I’m very grateful and proud of that fact!

Your future goals.

Within the sport I hope to continue with the success I’ve had in recent years and hope to be competitive within PNBA Pro ranks.

Outside of bodybuilding I want to be successful in my job role and grow the Dymatize brand throughout Austrlia.  I’m also very much looking forward to the completing our new family home currently under construction.

Your best lifts in three exercises.

Big lifts are really not something I chase anymore. As I’ve become more educated and experienced different training techniques I use much less weight in the gym than I used to.

In the past I’ve deadlifted 220kg for reps, squatted 260kgs for partial reps and done EZ bar bicep curls with 65kgs for reps.

Which is your next competition? 

My next competition I’m training towards is the 2011 INBA/PNBA Olympia and Universe. 

Which contest would you like to win the most and why?

Now that I have turned Pro I would definitely like to take out the Pro division at the INBA/PNBA Olympia and Universe.  As a PNBA Pro this is the pinnacle competition, the World Championships so it would be a dream to achieve a win at that level!

It would be great to have a Pro division at the INBA Australian Titles again some time soon.

 Your favourite Domestic and International bodybuilders. 

I’d have to say Warren Clampit is one of my favourite competitors both Domestically and internationally. A fellow PNBA Pro and good mate of mine I have the utmost respect for him and how he conducts himself as an athlete on and off the stage!

I also highly rate INBA Mr Australia and Olympia champions Justin Firgaira, Trevor Huni and Joel Ramintas.

Outside of the Natural Federations I’m also impressed by Phil Heath, Dennis Wolfe and admire Jay Cutler for the entrepreneur and businessman he is as well as a professional athlete.

I met Phil Heath recently and can’t speak highly enough about him. Legend now and in the making!

People you’d like to thank.

As much as we compete in this sport individually, all the competitors will be quick to tell you that there is a team behind all of them and that you can’t get to the stage without them!  I am very fortunate to have such strong and supportive team behind me all the time and they are essential in my performance and success!  Could not do it without you guys so a special thanks goes out to;

First and foremost my wife Terri and Son Sam. My family, Mum, Dad and Phoebe. My sister Phoebe always helps me achieve a flawless tan and is my number one backstage helper!

• My sponsor Dymatize Nutrition www.dymatize.com
• My Coach Eyad Molaeb www.nextlevelfitness.com.au
• Thanks to my gym sponsors Genesis Fitness Wantirna; www.genesisfitness.com.au
• And Neil Gardner’s Winning Physiqe Gym; www.wpgym.com.au
• My good mate and mentor Josh Dickinson from www.physique-essentials.com
• Neil Gardner from Evanescence Massage www.neilgardner.com.au your advice and direction is much appreciated.  Not a bad Masseur either! ;o) Thanks for fixing up the continuous torment I put my body through.
• Craig Lucas and Vicky Arief, thanks for all your support and friendship
• Hardcore Aussie Muscle; www.hcam.com.au
• My cheer squad, too many names to mention but you guys know who you are!  Your cheering and support makes all the difference in the world!
• And to Nick Boutzos who got me started in this whole obsession

Thanks for taking the time to read my info, please feel free to contact me or checkout my website;  www.timmartinonline.com  tim@dymatize.com.au

The Key Ingredient by Tim Martin