Miller the Pillar is a real-life superhero because beneath his ripped abs lie a titanium core...
Matt Miller looks like a real-life super-hero from a Marvel comic book. Built like a house, the Californian is a three time super heavyweight bodybuilding champion from Venice Beach and claims to be truly bionic - complete with a titanium hip to prove it.
Despite having the soul of a sunny Californian, Matt is known to rip off his t-shirts with passion and aggression in equal measure. This die hard gym-nut really could give the Incredible Hulk a run for his money.
'Miller the Pillar' as he is known has been a personal trainer for 10 years, but be warned, he doesn't do failure when it comes to attaining the body beautiful. His motto in fitness is quite simply "Work it out!" and his approach is a holistic one - mind, body, and spirit to achieve total wellness and body reshaping.
Why did you become a trainer?
I was part of my own reconstruction both physically and emotionally. Physically, I was one of the first people to have a total titanium hip
replacement, which nearly destroyed me, and emotionally, I lost a business in the fall out of 9/11 and turned to drugs as a relief mechanism.
What makes your style of training unique?
I creep inside the mind of my clients so that the image and voice of me is inside their heads, even when I am not around!
What's the main philosophy you instil in your clients?
With food, its 'you are what you do and what you eat'. For training: 'use physical exercise in the most efficient and targeted way possible for your
goals'.
What can viewers expect from you during the series?
You can expect me to be more than meets the eye. Not just jug head Baywatch bodybuilder...
What do you think will surprise viewers about the realities of life inside a gym?
I think they'll be surprised how people can actually change themselves so dramatically, and also how emotional and healing the process can be. For
example with my client Jack who you'll see in the series, he surpassed my expectations and my influence on him extends beyond the weight loss
itself. He's got a new job, he's dating...
What do you want viewers to learn from the series?
I want people to believe in the positive power of personal change. What's the most outrageous thing you've done in the name of fitness? I smuggled
liquid protein drinks on a long haul flight once! You couldn't do that now with security!
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