Could   you   tell   us   a   bit   about   yourself   and   how   you   started   training?

My name is Petr Prielozny, I am 24 y/o, 5’11 tall, weighing from 235-185lbs. I live in NYC where I work as a professional personal trainer and nutrition expert. I am also a European and American bodybuilding champion and fitness model.

I was always a sport based child with tons of activities, and at 15 I started with weight lifting. I am a classic story, grew up in a small town so I had to build my own gym equipment from concrete filled bottles, ironing board as bench, etc.

How   do   you   stay   motivated?

I would say that motivation is very important key in your bodybuilding progress. It’s not always that easy to be focused on diet, workout, competition 24/7.
With the support of your family, fans, it’s always easier.
I like to keep an eye on the competition, I watch the bodybuilding videos, even talk with pros I know.

What   is   your   current   workout   routine?

My current workout routine is composed of heavy basic exercises. My current split is shoulders and arms, back and chest, legs and calves.

Always starting with stretching, light weight warm up and slowly increasing the weight set by set, I usually find myself doing a 2-3 rep sets with heavy weight. Always correct technique, not a cheating. I tend to do supersets as well. Workout takes approximate 70 minutes.

What   is   your   diet   like?

I am currently in a bulking phase, my goal is to gain 40 lbs.
My approximate caloric intake is about 7000kcal a day.
Looks approximately like this:

6 am: 6 eggs, bowl of cereal, piece of fruit
9 am: potatoes with cottage cheese
11 am: protein + carb drink
2 pm: potatoes, cottage
5 pm: bowl of cereal, few sandwiches with ham& cheese
8 pm: rice and chicken
10 pm: cottage cheese
11:30 pm: milk and casein

Petr   Prielozny   -   Abs   workout

What   gives   you   the   best   results   when   cutting?

The most effective way to lose the weight is the combination of smart diet, weight lifting and cardio.
It always depends on your own metabolism, nutrition habits, etc, but basically if you want to change your results, just adjust the numbers. Adjust the caloric intake, energy output. It’s all about numbers.

What   3   exercises   have   contributed   the   most   to   building   your   physique?

For the best progress, these 3 exercises shouldn’t be skipped in your workout routine. It’s squat, deadlift and bench press.

You can always play around with angles, positions, etc to change it up a bit. Rear squat, front squat. You can do presses with dumbbells, barbell, incline flat or decline. Just use your imagination.

If you want to be a true champion, you also have to exercise your mind to be strong, determined, persistent. True champions should also behave like a true champions.

What   supplements   do   you   use?

As I always mention to everyone, supplements are only useful when your nutrition is perfect.

I use 100% whey protein, maltodextrine, dextrose, glutamine,  casein, tribulus terrestis, dhea, l-arginine, caffeine, vitamin c, multivitamin, fish oil, joint support.

I was trying to find the perfect post workout drink and I personally recommend mix of whey protein, maltodextrine, dextrose, glutamine, creatine.

What   is   the   most   common   training   question   that   people   ask   you?

People usually ask how much can I bench press, etc. And I always answer them that bodybuilding is not about this. Its about feeling the muscle stretching and contracting, bringing fresh blood into muscle cells, etc.

Not many people know, but powerlifting used to be a part of a bodybuilding show, when bodybuilding first started. You were judged by your physique performance, but also by numbers you lifted during a competition. Old school

Petr   Prielozny   NPC   Space   Coast   Classic

What   is   your   greatest   achievement   so   far?

My greatest achievement in my personal life is marrying my beautiful wife in 2010. She is great support for me and huge motivation.

In my sports career, I consider my victory on 2 NPC shows as my best so far.
I am also proud of myself that I managed to establish myself here in NYC as a top personal trainer and fitness icon, all within 3 years.

What   is   your   favorite   quote?

I have few of them…

“Even the biggest wall was built from basement”.

“Tears will give u sympathy, sweat will give u results”.

“Never give up”.

Petr   Prielozny   -   Posing

What   are   your   plans   for   the   future?

I just started my own company with my wife, its called BEAUTY&BEAST FITNESS by PRIELOZNY, LLC.  We are fully focused on professional personal training, nutrition consulting, also providing CPR workshops.

As for bodybuilding, my goal is to hit 270lbs in off season and once I hit this number, I’ll know I am ready for the season. I expect to be competing in 2012 or 2013 in National competitions.

Thank you for the interview and if any of the readers are interested in my services, please feel free to contact me. You can find me on Facebook & Youtube.

Petr Prielozny
BEAUTY&BEAST FITNESS by PRIELOZNY, LLC.
http://www.petrprielozny.com/
petr.prielozny@yahoo.com