Lohani Rochi (3 x EFBB British Female Champion and IFBB Pro), Joey Bull (4 x Ms. Fitness Champion and IFBB Pro), Tereska Browning ( EFBB 2002 Overall British Female Champion), Mark Povey (NABBA Overall Novice Mr Britain), George Gallagher (NABBA 1st Timers Mr Britain), Julie Crane (4 x Welsh High Jump Champion and GB International) and many more! What do they have in common?

Great genetics, determination, discipline and the smarts to consult the professionals on training, nutrition and contest preparation. In this case they all came to me.

My name is Cain Leathem and I am an Exercise and Nutrition Consultant. I have taught nutrition and training techniques for several years, advised athletes from many sports, written for varied sports publications and the Times newspaper, I have acted as a judge for the EFBB as well as NABBA (I now act as the director for NABBA Instructor courses), ran a large bodybuilding store and now run my own business…“GB FITNESS”. GB Fitness offers one to one consultancy as well as training courses for personal trainers and nutritional advisors.

I pride myself on having an extensive academic background and the experience of learning from some of the best athletes in Britain as well as the finest tutors you could wish for. I combine this knowledge to construct individual programs - be it training, diet, supplementation etc. to get the most out of each client. I put a lot of emphasis on education rather than dictating rules. That is the beauty of Muscular Development…education! I am proud to be writing for a publication that can boast the input of Poliquin, Colgan, Chu, etc….people that I have studied the works of and use as a reference for my own success. But remember to apply this knowledge to your individual needs, your unique lifestyle and your personal goals…at the end of the day no-one knows your body better than you and if you know how to influence results you can be your own master!

One of the greatest compliments I have ever received was from Kerry Kayes, director of Dorian Yates Approved supplements, - someone with a great reputation for his knowledge and results in body building. Upon seeing the superb condition of John Hodgeson on stage when he won the EFBB Championships I told Kerry I was VERY impressed with John’s condition. He smiled and stated that from me that was high praise indeed, as I can have very high standards. That is what I look for in the athletes that I help - the discipline to be the best that they can be… and that is why I am writing for MD – the best magazine on the shelves with the best minds in the industry!

I will continue to learn, continue to educate and continue to help great physiques to become champions. In order to help as much as I can I will be writing for Muscular Development (the only mag that offers real education as well as the glamour of our sport) on a regular basis and I will be utilising the knowledge of some of the fine minds I have around me – including 4 x Mr Universe and IFBB Pro Charles Clairmonte. Yes, he is fit and well and has his own personal training business. Having had the pleasure of teaching him on my courses I can say that he is a true gentleman (not always easy to say in this sport) and keen to continue his education to progress his career.
I will be covering a range of topics including nutrition, training techniques, anatomy and physiology and maybe even the odd opinion on this, often crazy, sport of bodybuilding.

Remember…seek out the professionals in their field and…

Don't ever be too proud to ask!