PAIN TEMPORARY, PRIDE FOREVER

MBABANE – While women are more concerned about having a slimmer physique, most men believe that their structure is measured by their masculinity and feel the need to grow bigger and stronger body muscles.

American bodybuilding legend, George Culp, once said, “if a great mentor comes along, shut down the ego and listen, you might just learn something important!.”

Mentorship and commitment are intertwined entities and if we remain open-minded and willing to learn, these mentors can help one reach immeasurable developments.

This does not only happen in physical development but in business, relationships and any other endeavours as well.
Super Mndzebele, a young man from Lamgabhi at Bhunya is living testimony that anything is possible; as long as you follow the right path towards achieving the desired goals.

With only one year into the bodybuilding industry, he has totally transformed his physical appearance and improved his health through exercise.

transformation

“My body transformation journey began in 2018, tipping the scale at a fairly unimpressive 69kg. I was fed up with being one of the scrawniest guys around. I was motivated by the kingdom’s army side powerlift of all time, Smanga Maziya and my gym partner Senzo ‘M-Just’ Dlamini, who is more muscular than I am. Driven by the desire to look more masculine, I committed myself to learning more about bodybuilding and devoted myself to my newly-adopted lifestyle,” said Mndzebele.

He said he felt the need to change and so he joined Mahhala Fitness Zone Gym in Matsapha and his salvation came in the form of a mentor, who offered him tips on how to improve his body. He says that he exercises daily; doing bench presses and biceps curls for three hours and follows the prescribed body builders’ eating programme which is high on fat-free proteins, which support the development of muscles.

He trains regularly and has developed impressive muscles, an absolute physical transformation through bodybuilding. In a space of one year, he has built visibly remarkable muscles, having moved from 69kg to 79kg on the scale.

“Reading more about the sport has helped me to achieve quality muscles instead of randomly pushing weights which usually cause injuries. Participating in the previous Barbosa Classic Bodybuilding competition made me realise the importance of improving in the gym in order to reach international standards,” he added.

results

Just like bread and butter, the results of working out are mostly determined by one’s workout and nutrition. Experts say, fitness is 80 per cent nutrition and 20 per cent diet.
As a committed bodybuilder, he now follows a strict eating programme, which consists mainly of animal protein such as chicken breasts, fish, vegetables and starch such as rice and potatoes.

“Before being more acquainted with the programme, I used to fill up my stomach with any junk food and sometimes go to the gym on an empty stomach but now I eat more balanced meals, high in protein and as per the demands of a bodybuilder’s diet.

supplementary

“I also drink lots of water, supplementary shakes and 100 per cent fruit juice,” said Mndzebele.
The transformed young man emphasised on the essence of self-discipline and perseverance, stating that gym life was not an easy path but one marred by pain and sacrifices.

“My slogan is ‘no pain no gain’ and it has helped me focus on the results and forget the pain.
“Bodybuilding is a road with no end and if you are determined to be the best, you have to work harder every day or else you will relapse and all the hard work will go to waste,” he concluded.

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