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| by Gilles Crofta |
Stunning Ross Austen is a 24 year old fitness model from Bedford, England UK, but is originally from Zimbabwe.
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| Simon Barnes |
Gilles Crofta
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With
his awesome physique and great frame, he stands 6’3” tall and weighs 209lbs,
and great looks, this fairly new model has all the ingredients to go all the
way to the top.
Ross
used to play lots of sports and in particular rugby but had to stop due to injury. He is totally dedicated to
his fitness training and healthy living and is a highly motivated person. The results speak for themselves!
We
are thrilled and proud to feature Ross at Stunning Men and grateful to him for
accepting our offer and for doing the interview.
Joseph Wilson
Check
out Ross’ Facebook fanpage and his ModelMayhem profile for more about this sensational
guy!
Vital
statistics:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 209lbs
Chest: 44"
Waist: 34"
Eye
colour: blue
Hair
colour: brown
Make sure to check Ross' ModelMayhem profile
and don't forget to visit and 'like' his facebook page!You can also follow him on twitter.
Here is Ross' interview in full
Ross, a warm welcome to Stunning Men and many
thanks for taking the time to do the interview.
Could we start off with talking a little about
yourself and your background? You live in Bedford, UK but you were born in
Zimbabwe, is that right?
Born
and raised in the beautiful country that is Zimbabwe. Lived there for 14 years
and then moved to Malawi for a further 2 years. I came over the to UK in 2003
with my mother and brother where I
finished off my schooling and attended university. I studied Sports and
Exercise science at the University of Bedfordshire. Graduating in 2010. Not
long after that I started working as a scientist at HFL Sport Science and been
there for almost 2 years now. I now reside in Cambridgeshire due to work.
You have a stunning physique. How do you maintain
it and keep healthy? Do you do any sport?
Thank you
very much. Hitting the gym hard and eating clean is how I manage to maintain
and strive to improve on what I have already laid down. I used to be very
sporty playing all I could get my hands on. However recently I had to give up
rugby due to reoccurring injuries, two sub locations of my left shoulder in a
season and a torn ligament in the opposite shoulder in the season before that.
This still haunts me to this day.
What are your top three favourite exercises and
why?
Compound
movements such as squats, bench press, deadlifts. As these exercises are multi-joint
movements that work several muscles or muscle groups at one time, maximising
your benefits.
What’s the best form of cardio for you?
I do not
do much cardio believe it or not. I train at a high intensity in the gym with
short rest periods this allows me to keep cardio low. However if I have a
planned shoot I will integrate high intensity interval training into my
routine.
What’s your gym/training routine like?
Currently
I work on a 5 day split.
Chest,
legs, shoulders, back and arms.
Using the
12 rep range incorporating drop sets and supersetting to keep in the intensity
high.
How do you keep motivated?
My
motivation comes from within. I have a burning desire to be successful in
everything I try. However I also watch videos. Other athletes with similar
ambitions keep me in check as well.
How do you fit bodybuilding and fitness
into your life? Is it a difficult thing to achieve?
Bodybuilding
and fitness is a lifestyle I have chosen to take. It is part of my daily
routine I go to work and then hit the gym for an hour after work 5 days a week.
How do you approach a challenge?
I
love a challenge. I will approach it pragmatically and work hard to accomplish
it.
What do you eat in a normal day?
Here
is an example of my daily diet
Breakfast
(06:30) - 100g oats (soaked in water overnight) Tbsp of peanut butter and scoop
of whey added, 1 full egg and 3 egg whites scrambled, 1 x fish oil, 1 x
opti-men and a cup of green tea.
0800:
Cup of black coffee and litre of water.
Snack
(08:30- 09:00) – Chicken breast and vegetables, cup of green tea.
Lunch
(12:00) – Fillet of mackeral and vegetables, cup of green tea, 1 x opti-men and
1 x fish oil
Snack
(14:00) – Pork loin chop and vegetables, green tea
Pre
gym (15:45) – Scoop of whey, 5g glutamine and 5 g creatine monohydrate. 3 x
BCAA's
During
the gym – Amino energy
post
gym (18:00) – Scoop of whey and casien and dextrose added at 2:1 ratio to
protein, 3 x BCAA's
Dinner
(19:00) – Thai tuna and sweet potato fish cakes with a salad, 1 x fish oil, 1 x
opti-men
Pre
bed (21:30/22:00)– Casein shake, 2 tbsp of ground flax seed and 2 tbsps of
optimum oil blend, 5 g glutamine
I try
to drink at least 3 litres of water throughout the day.
Do you allow yourself a cheat day? If so,
what is your guilty pleasure?
Every
now and then I will eat a high calorific meal. Can't beat a large Domino’s
Meator!
How did you get into modelling? Is it something you always wanted to do?
I
set myself a goal of landing a fitness magazine cover and I knew in order to
get recognition and practice I will have to get in front of the lens. I started
off by joining ModelMayhem.com (http://www.modelmayhem.com/1984274) and the rest is history. I have
landed my first cover with Fitnorama magazine through a competition just
awaiting the date for the shoot. Really looking forward to this opportunity as
this will hopefully be the beginning for me.
What do you enjoy the most about modelling?
It allows
me to gain recognition for all the
hard work I put in the weights room and I get to meet new people from similar
and different backgrounds, which I thoroughly enjoy.
What advice would you give a new model or what’s the best advice
you’ve ever been given?
It’s a tough industry be prepared to get doors
constantly closed in your face. As a result you have to be resilient and just
keep on plugging and pushing until you get the break you are looking for.
What do you do in your free time, if you get any?
Yes I do not have much
free time I must admit. I try do a variety of things … TFP shoots with new or
existing photographers, spending time with my beautiful girlfriend, playing 7s
rugby with my team 'Hellfish7s' (http://www.hellfishrugby7s.co.uk/) and catching up and hanging out with friends.
Do you have any role models? People who inspire
you?
There are
a few guys doing some great things in the industry. Olly foster, Scott Baptie,
Shaun Stafford, Luke Haslett, Phil Learney, James St Leger and a friend of mine
current Mr International GB Stephen Box. If I could achieve a little bit of
their success I would be extremely pleased.
Now a few quick fun questions if you are game? Do
you think you are a good date?
I do
think I am good date ... bit of a hopeless romantic really. I will always try
and make it a special experience for the possibility of date number 2.
Are you a brief man or a boxer kinda guy?
I have a
mixture of briefs and boxers. A few pairs of plain old boxers for day to day
stuff but then I have a couple pairs of funky briefs.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
I am bit
of a adrenaline junkie. I have done a 300ft bungee jump but that wasn’t big
enough I want to go bigger and better.
What do you listen to on your iPod?
If it
sounds good and I like it you will find it on my iPod from R&B to rock. No
particular genre.
What kind of movies do you like?
Shooter,
Taken, Iron man, Hangover, Role models to name just a few.
What three words describe you best?
Friendly
Chilled
Determined
One last question Ross, where do you see yourself
and what would you like to be doing in 10 years time?
A couple
of covers under my belt, in a managerial position at work and a nutritional
qualification which will allow me to consult and help others achieve their
dreams. Overall be happy with the life and paths I have chosen and looking
forward to what the future holds.
Ross, it was great to do this interview
with you! Thank you for your time and for being a good sport. All the best for the future!
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