As I make my Fitness videos across the world as “International Personal trainer” I’m forever requested for pics/posters when rating/blogging gyms along the way, and I’m so chuffed with the proofs sent to me today but I’m even more chuffed I finally got my ass in gear to be organized enough to do it while I’m here in Tenerife as 1 of the best Graphic Designers I have ever used is here on this tiny island, Drum roll for Luis at Imagine Studio who I highly recommend. x
I receive lot’s of emails for tips on fitness shoots & Stage prep.
So here is how I got myself and my body ready for this Fitness Shoot I did a couple of months ago in Singapore with Blackwater Photography.
The day of the Photo shoot I drank little water maybe 1/2 litre were I usually would of had 2 litres at least by that afternoon, just to dry out a little-not to extreme and I cut down sodium for 48 hrs before to help with bloat and water retention.
Video On Pumping Back Muscles for Photos-Singapore Fitness Model
The Photographer Kin wanted a rear toned look, so for extra definition I applied a Jan Tana Glaze which gives my muscles a shine for added Separation and Definition, then to pump my Lats, Rhomboids and bring in my core I performed a set of Plank Single rows to get the blood flowing and muscles popping with 10kgs dumbbells
As you can see Fitness Shoots are very different than the Beauty Shoots where make up and hair is the focus we Bikini and Figure competitors have to get a sweat on to get our body rocking which of course is the main focus.
And here’s a great tip! My meal the night before was grilled chicken and asparagus, Asparagus is a great diuretic-again to cut out bloating! As if you ate Broccoli which is fantastic and full of Fibre BUT this will bloat your tummy a little bit more on the photos so better meal for after the shoot.
Mix of Pics mic Guy & Sound Samuri-top right, Haslina the best make up artist on earth-centre, Aidan Gillen-centre Left, Zoe Tay-centre right, Meradith the Wardrobe vixen-bottom left, British husband-and-wife indie directorial team Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor with Oola (DP)-bottom left
I finished my last scenes of filming for Mister John today starring the Amazing Aidan Gillen (from Game of Thrones, The Wire) and The Queen of Singapore the lovely Zoe Tay.
The Akanga Films Production is my 1st supporting role in a International Feature Film, I have to admit I was nervous at the beginning of shooting with so many crew members then double that in extras waiting for me to finish my scenes as I didn’t want to let anyone down, but after the 2nd day I relaxed a little after I stopped took a deep breathe telling myself to not stress and chill & just enjoy the experience. Then before I knew it, it was sadly over ;( but now I have been invited to the wrap party next week and the UK premiere later this Year, so every cloud has silver lining, there’s always something round the corner to look forward too and who knows what will come next
Here is a link to a recent article on the Film Mister John
