1. Who is Akil Ebrahim?
I’m a 24 year old charismatic entrepreneur who’s just trying to turn myself into a household name within the fitness industry, all while trying to enjoying the journey too.
2. How long have you been playing in the fitness space?
I began my fitness journey at the age of 13, roughly 11 years ago. Of course “impressing girls” was the main objective at the time. It was only in 2015 when my father developed heart disease & I saw the devastating impact it had on him that my interest within the industry peaked.
3. Who trained you?
I was trained by a number of professionals in the industry , my main coach being Bible Mhiza who was on an American TV show called Gladiators , he also has numerous bodybuilding titles to his name!
4. How long have you been a personal trainer for ?
I began my professional personal training career in 2017!
5. What experience do you have? Qualifications ?
I’ve studied sports science at HFPA (health & fitness professionals academy) i then went on to work at a corporate company as a private instructor for over 60 different clients. I did this for 3 years & then went on to start up my own business doing online personal training , I’ve been doing this for a year now.
6. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
In the next 5 years I would love to have already competed in a few bodybuilding competitions , established a prominent name within the industry & have my own sports brand specialising in active wear & supplements!
7. Favourite cheat meal?
My go-to chest meal would undoubtedly be the cheddar melt cheese burger from spur , delivers me straight to heaven & back every time!
8. 5 tips for beginners to get that perfect body?
• The first tip would definitely be to stay consistent in your dieting & training! Nobody will see results instantly , if it were that easy , everybody would be walking around with beach bodies. It is a journey !
• If you are dieting down or trying to bulk up, ensure that you are tracking your calories & eating in a reasonable calorie deficit/surplus , if you don’t know what’s going into your body , chances are , you’re either eating too much or too little.
• Start off small. Don’t ego lift just because the guy next to you is slightly stronger. Remember ,you don’t need to be the strongest guy in the room to have the best body!
• Set mini goals & work towards them ! Whether it’s a PR (personal record) lift or just the number that you’d like to see go up or down on the scale at the end of the month , those little wins will be the fuel that drives you to do it again!
• Don’t compare yourself to others who have been in the game for a long time , it will demotivate you , especially if they are secretly using performance enhancing drugs & thus setting unrealistic expectations for beginners. Focus on yourself, we are all running our own race.
9. Share your favourite sex tip?
My favourite sex tip is a statement. Guys, the only time you are done, is when she is.
10. What’s the one quote that you live by?
“Great things never come from comfort zones” & I believe that this applies in the gym as well as life in general.
