The
man in the shorts today is Matthew Wold – Family man, financial advisor, Marine and self professed band geek. Matthew, congrats on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
I had tried a few bodybuilding shows in the past, but was relatively unsuccessful due to my genetics. I have a naturally lean and athletic build and that seemed to transfer well to the Men’s Physique Division. I love competing and wanted to continue to get on stage. After researching a lot on this fairly new division, I really felt that I could compete and succeed in it.
Can you tell us a little about the show in which you most recently competed?
I recently did the NPC Northern Indiana in South Bend and won the tall class and overall. It was a great experience and a very organized show. I had a great time and met a lot of great people doing it. Being my first time on stage in the Men’s Physique Division, I learned a lot about the sport and what I need to do to prepare for the stage.
How did you feel after pre-judging?
I was a bit pessimistic and nervous after pre-judging. There was some great competition in the Men’s Physique Division and I was unsure of myself. My wife had taken a few pictures and I was comparing myself to the rest of the athletes. I felt that I had placed at least top 3, but was only praying for the win. Enduring the 4-hour span between the pre-judging and finals was very nerve racking but I was anxious and looking forward to getting back up there to hear the judge’s decision.
How did you feel about the final results of the show?
I was, and still am, very happy and excited. It was a great feeling to win my first show in the Men’s Physique Division. I felt I brought a good physique, but learned that I could have done a few things different to bring a better package. I was elated to win the overall and qualify for Nationals.
What are your thoughts on the Men's Physique Division and what it may be able to do for your career?
I think Men’s Physique Division is great. It gives the guys with a different body type an arena to display all of their hard work and dedication to the sport. As far as my career, I am hoping to get a pro card down the road which will hopefully open a lot of doors for my future.
Age:
34
Hometown: Mishawaka, IN
Current city: Mishawaka, IN
Years training: 6
Education: MBA, ACE certified personal trainer, Licensed Financial Advisor
Occupation: Financial Advisor and Business Manager at Ameriprise Financial; Personal trainer at Anytime Fitness
Favorite type of training: High Volume
Favorite body part to train: Chest
Favorite exercise: Incline Bench and preacher curls
Rep range: 10-12
Number of sets: 4-6
Typical workout duration: 45-60 minutes
Training split: Mon – Chest, Tues – Arms, Wed – Shoulders, Thurs – Back, Fri – Quads/calves, Saturday – Chest/back, Sunday – Hamstrings
I train 7 days a week.
Typical daily eating plan: 6 egg whites, 3 meals of chicken breast and broccoli, 3 protein shakes, and a Quest bar with some almonds.
Favorite supplement: Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy
What peaked your interest in training?
I was always a skinny kid. I graduated high school at 6’2” and 132 pounds. I joined the Marine Corps and started gaining a little weight with eating a lot and training a bit, but never anything serious. I ended up friending a bodybuilder at a job that I had and he taught me about lifting seriously. The rest is history.
Who influences/influenced your training?
My wife and three kids are a huge influence. They push me to be all that I can, and I want to show my kids what hard work and dedication can do in your life.
Sports: Basketball, Football, Golf
Special interests: I love Jeopardy and want to be on the show one day! I love spending time with my family as much as I can. I coach all of my kid’s sports teams and have them work out with me as much as they can.
Physique, 
fitness, bodybuilding competition history:
2007 Natural Michigan Challenge – 2nd Men’s Open Bodybuilding
2008 Circle City Championships – 7th Men’s Open Bodybuilding
2009 Natural Michigan Challenge – 4th Men’s Open Bodybuilding
2009 Circle City Championships – 10th Men’s Open Bodybuilding
2013 NPC Northern Indiana – 1st Men’s Physique tall class and Overall Winner
Awards and/or accomplishments:
Naval Achievement Medal for time served in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Fox, USMC
Next planned competition:
2013 NPC National Championships, Fort Lauderdale, FL
What keeps you on track towards reaching your goals?
I have a strong work ethic and when I put my mind to something, I finish it. I am also a highly competitive person, so if I am going to get on a stage, I want to be at my best to place as high as possible. My wife is the biggest supporter of mine. She helps keep me on track if I tend to waiver, especially during the diet. Occasionally my kids ask, “Is that on your diet, DAD?”
Interesting fact or something you would like our readers to know about you:
I was a scrawny BAND GEEK in high school!! I was the first chair trumpet player and an academic nerd, which did not equate to being much of a ladies man! Thank God my wife liked shy nerds!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattwoldnpc
Instagram: @matthewwold
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