COLUMBUS, OH — With the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival now in the books and spring officially here and the weather beginning to warm up, now is the time to get off the couch and in the gym.
With many preparing to make plans for travel in the form of spring break, vacations and summer not far behind, the motivation to look and feel your best is obvious.
Seeing and wanting to be fit are two different things, for one such individual, that is not a problem in Arnold and Olympia Physique champion bodybuilder, Erin Banks.
Here is my Q and A with Erin from the Arnold down in Columbus, as he talking about what fuels his workouts, his collaboration with CELSIUS, embracing a healthier lifestyle and future projects in the pipeline.
Name: Erin Banks
Age: 34
Height: 6’ 1 1/2.
Weight: I weigh on stage 225 pounds in the off-season and anywhere between 235 pounds of 240 pounds.
Measurements: N/A
Social Media: Instagram @e_bankssss, TikTok @e_bankssss, YouTube @erinbanks7508
Notable Awards/Titles, etc: 2022 and 2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Champion; 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia Title
1.) With fitness and embracing a healthier lifestyle becoming more common, what are your thoughts on the societal shift towards a healthier way of life?
Well, I definitely think fitness is a huge part of the world nowadays fitness is a $1 trillion industry.
There’s so many people making transformations and becoming healthier not just in bodybuilding but just as an aspect of a healthier lifestyle.
So I think and believe that having a healthier lifestyle is very important nowadays, especially with social media booming the way it is, so many different people inspiring and motivating others and just making their goals become dreams.
2.) How would you describe the feeling of winning both the Olympia and Arnold Physique titles?
It actually feels really good just a humbling experience to be able to do and be the first ever Men’s Physique athlete to accomplish those two prestigious shows so you know I’m just I’m still in awe of the whole situation but I again I am embracing it and the fact that I am Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia champion and one year and also a back to back Arnold champion. So surreal!
3.) Can you describe how CELSIUS fuels your workouts and what you enjoy about using their products the most?
CELSIUS is a key component to what I do every day. When it comes to my pre-workouts or even just having this energy drink, when I’m feeling down I’ll pop a can of CELSIUS Heat right before workouts and it gives you at drive it gives you that focus to continuing to push through those extreme workouts, especially when you’re in a deep into prep and you’re tired all you need is a CELSIUS Heat!
4.) Any future projects and competitions in the pipeline?
And as of right now we are not doing any shows leading up to this Mr. Olympia.
Me and my coach talked about doing a show right before 2023, Mr. Olympia but I’m not sure what show that is going to be yet.
5.) Any final words for those who wish to enter or start their own fitness journey?
Just a few words for people who are out there just wanting to start to start their fitness journey. Just take it slow, you know everyone wants the instant gratification, the “right now”.
It doesn’t happen like that, it takes some time and it takes a whole lot of patience, discipline and consistency.
You will hit your goals but again it’s all based on your meal plans, your routine and everything else so again my main thing is telling anyone who is starting to just take your time and be patient.
Special thanks to Erin, Robert Mantell from M Booth, the folks at CELSIUS and the Arnold Sports Festival for their help, time and assistance.