{"id":1143,"date":"2021-06-02T06:51:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T06:51:50","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-09-05T23:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T15:09:21","slug":"mack-fitt-bodybuilder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.circledna.com\/mack-fitt-bodybuilder\/","title":{"rendered":"How DNA Testing Changed Award-Winning Bodybuilder Mack Fitt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bodybuilder <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href="\&quot;https:\/\/mackfitt.com\/\&quot;" rel=\"noopener\">Maciej Pijewski<\/a> (you can call him Mack Fitt) has one of those physical transformation success stories that truly makes you believe in the power of self-motivation and ambition. Mack is the definition of an underdog. \u00a0Although he dealt with serious setbacks, he continues to defy the odds and comes out on top.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nobody is born with Mack\u2019s chiselled physique, not even Mack himself. <\/strong>\u201cI was always the skinny kid who found it really hard to bulk up,\u201d explains Mack. As a fitness lover, he actively joins Spartan races and powerlifting meets. He would even spend most of his time working out. Despite being actively involved in the fitness scene, he always had a skinny frame with low muscle mass.<\/p>\n<p>What Mack Fitt didn\u2019t know is that it was written in his DNA to be on the skinnier side, with lower muscle mass. So how did Mack defy the odds to achieve his physical breakthrough and become the award-winning fitness model, bodybuilder, health-tech entrepreneur and fitness influencer he is today? Before we get to his inspirational physical transformation story, let\u2019s discuss Mack\u2019s backstory:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"health-as-the-end-goal\">Health as the End Goal<\/h2>\n<p>Mack\u2019s father had serious health struggles which helped Mack realise the overall importance of health. Mack disclosed, \u00a0\u201cMy father passed away because of <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href="\&quot;https:\/\/circledna.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-yourself-from-getting-chronic-diseases\/\&quot;" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health and medical conditions<\/a>, and I was absolutely overcome with grief.\u201d Mack explains, \u201cI decided to honour both my father and my grandfather by committing to a healthy lifestyle. My grandfather once told me that even though we know we will die, we should want to live healthy to the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The passing of Mack\u2019s father resulted in an epiphany: He was inspired to reprioritise his life\u2019s purpose, from chasing wealth to investing in health. \u201cHealth became more important than money,\u201d Mack explains. \u201cMy dad\u2019s health struggles and his passing motivated me to do something good that helps people.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"journey-to-becoming-a-personal-trainer\">Journey to Becoming a Personal Trainer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1Weg1rAQaW\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p>Mack became a full-time personal trainer and was spending a lot of one-on-one time with his clients. He was also doing <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/blog\/virtual-workouts-are-here-to-stay-online-fitness-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual personal training sessions<\/a> online, with international clients.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise, strength training and physical fitness became an outlet for Mack\u2019s grief. He poured his energy and his emotions into his training.<\/p>\n<p>Training others and helping others became Mack\u2019s saving grace. He was turning his grief into meaningful progress and a life purpose dedicated to healthy living.<\/p>\n<p>While looking for supplements for his personal training clients, Mack accidentally came across a DNA testing advertisement. <strong>He tries<\/strong> a<strong> DNA test to understand how genes play a role in one\u2019s fitness capabilities.<\/strong> Besides that, he knew he could empower his clients with these insights.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-circledna-results-helped-mack-fitt-with-his-physical-transformation\">How CircleDNA Results Helped Mack Fitt with his Physical Transformation<\/h2>\n<p>After Mack ordered his <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA kit<\/a>, he was eager to get the results. He was very excited to learn about his genetics and nutrigenomics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe results from my CircleDNA test were very eye-opening,\u201d explains Mack. \u201cFirst of all, I got clarification from the reports that I\u2019m likely to be very sensitive to carbohydrates. <strong>I therefore immediately changed my diet to a low-carb diet. <\/strong>My results also indicated that I\u2019m likely to be lactose intolerant. <strong>Once I removed lactose from my diet, I stopped bloating. My sleep quality improved. My body was recovering faster after my workouts.<\/strong> This made a <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/blog\/is-your-dna-keeping-you-from-getting-your-perfect-body\/\" rel=\"noopener\">huge difference in my fitness routine<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mack-s-dna-results\">Mack\u2019s DNA Results<\/h2>\n<p>The DNA results provided Mack with a new perspective on nutrition, fitness, and his own strengths and weaknesses. So what was Mack\u2019s most eye-opening genetic report from his DNA test? Mack reveals, \u201cThe most interesting result I got from my CircleDNA test was about my lean muscle mass. <strong>CircleDNA informed me that based on my genetic results, I\u2019m likely to have a lower lean muscle mass.<\/strong> This means that<strong> compared to the average person, I will have more difficulty building strength and building muscle mass.<\/strong>\u201d The report confirmed that it was genetically more difficult for Mack to build muscles and achieve fitness gains. \u201cI wondered if I could defy the odds, even if my genes were working against me,\u201d Mack pondered.<\/p>\n<p>Mack went on to explain, \u201cReading my genetic report and seeing that my lean muscle mass is on the lower end helped me realize why it was taking me so long to build muscle. <strong>Without realizing I had a genetic disadvantage, I had been comparing myself to my friends in the fitness industry. When we trained together, they were building muscle and getting stronger much faster than I was.<\/strong> I didn\u2019t understand why I was working just as hard as they were, but not getting the same results.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"if-your-genetics-are-working-against-you-it-s-crucial-to-train-harder-and-smarter\">If Your Genetics Are Working Against You, It\u2019s Crucial to Train Harder and Smarter<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8blaFoA3Zh\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Because of his genes, Mack had to work a lot <em>harder<\/em> to gain the same results as his peers. This didn\u2019t deter him, but rather provided him with newfound motivation. <\/strong>He could defy his genetic predispositions and work hard to get the body he dreamed of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I moved to Hong Kong, I was 6\u20192 and weighed only 72 kg,\u201d Mack explains. He reflects on how far away from his fitness goals he truly was.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI started doing a lot of bodybuilding, powerlifting, and endurance training,\u201d says Mack. It is interesting to note that he wasn\u2019t that young when he received his DNA test results. In fact, he was 33 when he started his body transformation journey. \u201cBut I used the advice CircleDNA gave me regarding my body type, <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/blog\/find-the-perfect-training-for-you-according-to-your-genes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">optimal training regimen according to my genes<\/a>, optimal diet recommendation, and more.\u201d <strong>Mack Fitt went through a physical transformation from a skinny kid to an award-winning bodybuilder with the help of CircleDNA\u2019s reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mack\u2019s DNA reports led him to understand the importance of training harder and preparing better for competitions. This included a focus on building endurance and muscle mass, and ensuring faster recovery after workouts by eliminating lactose and sleeping better. <strong>He\u2019d have to put more training hours in compared to his genetically blessed competitors.<\/strong> Mack\u2019s new program also included reducing carbs in his diet due to his genetic carb sensitivities, which gave him more energy for <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/blog\/workout-lose-fat-tone-up\/\" rel=\"noopener\">workouts<\/a> and less fatigue.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mack-was-33-years-old-when-he-started-competing-against-20-something-fitness-models\"><em>Mack Was 33 Years Old When He Started Competing Against 20-Something Fitness Models<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Most professional bodybuilders first step on the stage in their 20s. In the case of Mack Fitt, he was 33 when he underwent his physical transformation and became a bodybuilder. As a man in his 30s competing against very physically fit men in their 20s, <strong>Mack was overjoyed when he won first place at the <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/musclemania.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Musclemania<\/a> fitness competition in Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s truly inspirational knowing that there was a time Mack felt he was falling behind, noticing how much stronger and more fit his peers were, all of whom seemed to have a much easier time building muscle mass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CircleDNA report provided Mach with a surge of motivation to beat the odds. The 33-year-old beat out several very fit 20-something contestants at Musclemania.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Musclemania was a major goal and challenge for Mack. Becoming a bodybuilder and competing in Musclemania was a dream inspired by his childhood fitness idol, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mack trained extremely hard to bulk up for the competition. He knew that if he wanted to win, he\u2019d have to work extra hard. Especially because of his genetics working against him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter winning Musclemania,\u201d Mack says, \u201cI went to more and more competitions. I won more and more medals. It was competition after competition, medal after medal.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mack-fitt-physical-transformation-journey\">Mack Fitt: Physical Transformation Journey<\/h2>\n<p>Today, with his chiselled professional bodybuilder physique, you wouldn\u2019t recognize Mack. His DNA told him that he might be destined to be skinnier and weaker than his peers. Mack\u2019s story, however, is proof that one can beat the odds with hard work. <strong>He simply needed to understand his genetic strengths and weaknesses<\/strong>, so that he could find the motivation to put in the extra work required to achieve his fitness goals.<\/p>\n<p>It may have taken Mack longer to pack on the muscles and start eating a diet that accommodates his sensitivities, but with the help of DNA testing, Mack has become an award-winning bodybuilder and fitness professional, a better coach, a holistic lifestyle entrepreneur and a successful fitness influencer.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Mack\u2019s goal is, \u201cto help others live healthy to the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you want to unlock a new you and use DNA insights to transform yourself, order the same <a target=\"_new0.6271004030733373\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=bodybuilding-mack-fitt&amp;utm_campaign=mack-fitt-bodybuilder&amp;utm_content=\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA Premium Kit<\/a> as Mack here. 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