World Physique

Interviewed by Tammy Renee'

WP: Robert Loigu, CPT, started Diamond Physique in 1988 shortly after leaving UCLA, where he studied Pre-Med and played football for the Bruins. He has also been a Personal Trainer for Gold's Gym, World’s Gym, Sporting Club Aventine and several well known studios throughout Southern California. Diamond Physique is presently affiliated with Rancho Physical Therapy, who has 22 locations in Riverside and San Diego Counties.

Robert covers a broad spectrum of cliental, ranging from professional/amateur athletes, TV personalities, physically fit and beginners. Their professional trainers specialize in weight/inch loss, toning, muscle development, speed/conditioning, circuit training, on-line training, endurance training, and nutrition.

Robert has recently became our Official Personal Trainer and we want to show him off to the world!

Hey Robert! It's great to have you here and it's an honor to be able to give you this title! Can you describe yourself in just a few words?

RL: Thanks, Tammy. It's an honor not to just be nonimated for this title but, also to have the title of World Physique's Official Personal Trainer. I would say I am the “All American Guy” that loves life and his career as a personal trainer. In my spare time, I am found doing things outdoors and cooking.

WP: How long have you been in the fitness industry?

RL: I have been in the industry since 1988, when I started Diamond Physique 1-on-1 Personal Training.

WP: What is your educational background? What are your certifications?

RL: I was a Pre-Med Major at UCLA. I am certified by ISSA and also have my CPR certification.

WP: How long have you been a personal trainer?

RL: I have been a trainer close to 21 years.

WP: That's a long time! What do you feel sets you apart from all other personal trainers out there?

RL: I would have to say my personality and the personal attention each one of my clients receives is what sets me apart from other personal trainers.

WP: As long as I have known you, I would say the same thing about you! Where do you train your clients? Do you train them in a gym, at home, or where?

RL: I train my clients in the comfort of their own home or business and at Fitness Plus; which is a small gym in Fallbrook, CA. In addition, I train people online and over the phone.

WP: That would be nice to have someone to come into my home and train me. I can see why you are such an success! How much time per day do you typically spend with a client?

RL: I offer both 30 minute and 1 hour sessions. It's according to how long my clients wish to work out. They are all different.

WP: How many days do you suggest your clients to work out in a week?

RL: If I had my choice, no less then twice a week, but three times a week would be the best.

WP: What helps you get up each morning?

RL: The passion and love of what I do for my career is what gets me up each morning.

WP: I know that about you! The more people you can help in a days time, the happier you are. What motivates you?

RL: That's easy to answer! My clients motivate me!

WP: What forms of exercise do you find to be the most effective for the following? To gain mass:

RL: To gain mass, I recommend lifting heavy and doing between 8 to 10 reps.

WP: To lose weight?

RL: I have developed an awesome circuit training program that includes both cardio and working out with weights and rubber bands.

WP: To cut?

RL: Eat very clean, lots of cardio, and high reps with moderate weight.

WP: Before competition?

RL: I do not tackle this type of training. My on-line trainer and nutritionist, Kim Agnew, does all of this for us.

WP: What problems have you had as far as staying motivated and disciplined to stick with your workouts?

RL: I am blessed; this is something I have not needed to deal with as a trainer or someone that loves to train.

WP: What problems did you have to overcome in order to stay on track with your fitness program?

RL: I would have to say old football injuries.

WP: What keeps fitness interesting to you?

RL: That it changes daily and to see my clients achieve their personal goals.

WP: Tell me something about yourself that no one else knows. It’s just between us, no one else will know. Ha-ha.

RL: I love to cook!

WP: Incorporate that into personal training and that might be a gold mine! Ha-ha! How have you changed over the years?

RL: I would say I have become more humble.

WP: Any shout outs?

RL: I would love to shout out to my parents and my sister.

WP: Explain your workouts to me.

RL: I train 5 days a week, which includes hitting different body parts each and every day. As of right now, I am doing 45 minutes of cardio 4 times a week, also.

WP: What is your diet?

RL: I would say the typical body builder diet, high protein and watching those carbs.

WP: Who had the most impact on you in your life thus far?

RL: I would say my parents had the most impact in my life.

WP: What were you like in high school?

RL: I guess I was a bit cocky, but still liked.

WP: What supplements do you take?

RL: I take multi vitamins and Whey Protein. I use the protein for my snacks to increase my protein per day.

WP: What are your future projects?

RL: I want to start a women’s fitness clothing line.

WP: What accomplishments have you achieved thus far in your life that you are proud of?

RL: There are several as I am blessed, playing on the 1986 Rose Bowl Championship Team of UCLA, becoming World Physique’s Official Personal Trainer, and being one of San Diego’s top trainers.

WP: Anything you would like to mention before we close?

RL: Thank you for the opportunity to be interviewed by your awesome magazine.

WP: It's been a pleasure interviewing you!