When I was younger, I enjoyed football and karate and had success competing in both sports, even having trials with several professional clubs. Thai boxing was, and still is a favourite for keeping fit and I have even started dabbling in Brazilian Jujitsu. Back then, though, I was torn between fight training and football and it was whilst fight training in 2003 that I started weight training. The owner of the gym told me I should compete in bodybuilding so I did, and in 2004 I won the Heavy Weight & Overall titles at the Nabba North East Britain.

It was 2003 when Dave started competing in bodybuilding and in 2004 he won he won his first regional NABBA titles!The following year he won the NABBA UK title and continued his success at national level, clinching the Mr Britain title this year – CLASS 1 & Overall Winner.

One of my favourite USN supplements is the Pure Protein IGF-1 – nothing else touches this low carb engineered protein shake which helps to build extra lean muscle and is an essential for muscle repair and growth. It tastes great too – particularly the chocolate one. And if you want a real treat, mix chopped nuts with the pistachio flavour shake and put it in the freezer - it comes out tasting like ice-cream!