#Fitspire of the Week: Sidney Wilson: GET VICIOUS!
What gives someone the right to consider themselves a successful fitness model or personality in the industry? Is it the amount of covers one can land because of their physique? Could it be how many sponsors they are able to grab to help support them? Or is it the amount of money one can make between different modeling/ fitness gigs?
Everyone will tell you something different, but if there is one thing that is hard to disagree with, it’s the ability to promote and market yourself to others. Social media has begun to play a huge role in self marketing as an athlete, competitor, fitness model or personality in the Industry. These days, you don't need a modeling agency to help promote you, or a company to take you on as a sponsored athlete in order for you to be seen in the industry.
Someone w
ho once could have been just an average fit person, now has the ability to transform themselves into a “Social Media Fitness Star!” If you put in the time, the effort, and truly have a passion for fitness, you can change yourself from just a face with a body, to a bona fide personality – someone able to inspire and motivate others on their own fitness journey!
Sidney Wilson IV, age 36, and hailing from the Sunshine State of Florida, is proof that if you put in the time, effort, hard work in the gym AND the kitchen, and use social media as a tool to self-promote, you can turn your average health/fit lifestyle into a network that reaches out to endless amounts of people who want to take the time out to follow your journey.
Q: Tell me about your competitive history.
A: Men's Physique – I have competed four times back to back within a year’s time and won 1st place in 3 of my competitions. My first show I ever did, I place 3rd in the nation. I was very pleased with my results and success.
Q: When did you get started on your fitness career/journey? What made you want to become more than just the average person living a healthy and fit lifestyle?
A: When I was 13 I started doing pushups and sit ups every day. One of my family members went to prison at a young age who I was close to and I asked him what do you do in prison all day? He said I just do pushups and pull-ups to stay in shape.
Q: Being that you have a loyal social media following, what is some advice that you would offer someone wanting to increase their popularity in the Fitness industry? What tip can you give someone to help them build their following as well?
A: Find a direction you want to go and stick with it. Don't change it, keep motivating others and helping them in every way you can.
Q: Do you consider this as your part/full time job or a hobby?
A: Full-time lifestyle. Not a job. I do this out of love.
Q: There are many people that motivate and are inspired by you. How does that make you feel knowing that there are people who take the time to see what you are doing day to day?
A: I feel obligated to help everyone who is interested in my services, no matter age, race, height, religion or gender.
Q: How does it feel knowing that somewhere, you are actually helping someone by motivating them to achieve their personal goals, just by posting your personal life and achievements on social media?
A: It feels amazing. This is not a job to me, it's my calling. I help people every day all over the world.
Q: Is there anyone who has motivated or inspired you to become the person you are today?
A: Yes, my grandfather passed away when I was young and the doctors told me he died because he didn't work out and didn't eat right.
Q: How does your family feel about your lifestyle? What would you say to someone whose family does not support their lifestyle?
A: My family is supportive, but don't live a healthy lifestyle as well as I do. I say keep motivating them to change their lifestyle every day. It's a life change. You can make anyone change their life, just be there when they are ready to change.
Q: Of all the social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), what do you think is the most effective to use in order to market yourself in this industry?
A: Instagram is the best.
Q: What is your diet like? Do you eat clean all year round?
A: I eat clean all year round. For example:
8 to 10 Egg Whites
Fish/Chicken/
2 servings of Veggies either asparagus, Kale, Spinach, or Cucumbers
Q: What is your favorite cheat meal? How do you control yourself from going overboard when you decide to treat yourself?
A: Ch
ocolate! I control it by eating a protein bar or chocolate protein shake. Eating honey, peanut butter, and rice cakes.
Q: Do you take any supplements? What do you think is one of the most important supplements someone should take who is training constantly?
A: BCAA’s, Amino, Amp protein shake, L-carnitine, CLA
Q: What’s your social media/contact information?
A: Website – www.sidneywilson.com
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
@SidneyWilson4
Q: Special thanks to:
A: All my clients here in VEGAS and all my online clients all over the world who trust me with their body and life. #GETVICIOUS WITH #TEAMVICIOUS
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