Muscle & Fitness UK – August 2019

AUGUST 2019 / MUSCLE & FITNESS 141

FLEX: How did you prepare this season?

Verba: This season it only took me five weeks to prep,
last season it was 8 weeks and before then even earlier;
10 weeks. It seems that I get into my best shape and
condition more and more quickly every time. In general,
I do not follow a specific diet, or regimen, I only try
to have a very large range of food, and of course
I follow a strict balance of my intake of calories,
protein, carbohydrates, etc.

FLEX: Do you have any personal adaptations
of these general principles?

Verba: I try to be in competitive condition a little
earlier than necessary, which helps me to avoid
extremes, and helps not to make drastic cuts
in carbohydrates or fat. I don’t suffer during the
diet-drying period, I feel quite normal and I think
that those who die on diets before competitions are
just guys who have not understood their body and
should learn from more experienced athletes. All year
round I supplement with ANS PERFOMANCE and
use Country Life brands in my off-season. They have
a large choice of products, including amino acids and
vitamins, minerals, protein, pre-training complexes,
omega-3 and special supplements for the heart,
joints, and stomach.

PROJECTS

FLEX: You’re a very ambitious bodybuilder!

Do you have a lot of other projects too?

Verba: My plans are to move to our capital city, Kiev, to find

good housing and cement my career as a coach. Speaking

globally, after moving I immediately start preparing for

the next season of IFBB Pro league competitions. Long-

term, I am thinking of moving to the United States, as I

understand that living in the US increases the chances

of being part of the Mr. Olympia competition!

FLEX: Eastern Europe has provided some bodybuilding

greats and you represent the new generation of Eastern

muscle. You asked to shout out some of your friends

from the Ukrainian bodybuilding world...

Verba: Thank you so much for this fantastic opportunity

to be in contact with the UK fans. There are many

talented bodybuilders in the Ukraine, guys whose names

have not yet graced the world stage; Roman Yushchenko,

Kirill Khudaev, Vladislav Sukhoruchko, Bogdan Koshman,

Yura Sologub, these are our young and promising

athletes who will give some heat to the most prestigious

competitions in the world in the near future. FLEX

Facebook: Yaroslav Verba

Instagram: @yaroslav_verba_ifbbpro

By Vincent Prado

PHOTOGRAPHS:

NIKOLAY LUKASH