MP: You were born in the Philippines. When did you move to America and why? Describe  your childhood to us when you came to America. What are the differences between the two cultures?

AD: As a child I was raised under the super vision of my mother Verna T. Moore, granted she had the help from my aunts and uncles. Coming from a poor community and having such low poverty, my mother had saved enough to send me to America. At the age of 5, I moved to America for better opportunities and for the betterment of my life. Once having touchdown in the U.S.; my life finally began. My childhood was very active and unique. Consisted of many recreational sports and outdoor activities. Through out the years of a being a military child, my Step-Father Darrell P. Moore was very stringent and made the man I am today. The difference between two cultures? Philippines- Not Free, America- Free.

MP: How did your parents influence your life today? What life lessons and valuable principles did they instill in you from an early age that you still hold today?

AD: My parents supported me in anything and everything I wanted to pursue. Though there were times of hardships and struggles, there influence and inspiration put me in my place. Because in the end, I was always indomitable. Till this day, I take what I’ve learned and apply it to everything I do and use it to my advantage.

MP: When were you first introduced to weights and when did you first develop a love for the sport of bodybuilding and powerlifting?

AD: I was first introduced to weights and starting training at the age of 14 at Medical Lake High School. I played Football, Baseball, Track & Field. At the age the 18, I competed at my first power lifting event and was crowned the World Teen Powerlifting Champion and Record Holder for the Division of 18-19: 181 lbs class. Ever since, I kept winning consecutive meets, bringing home titles and breaking records. Finally I was featured in the 2009 September issue of Powerlifting USA. Once I took a break from all the heavy lifting, I entered the world of Bodybuilding/Fitness to increase my knowledge and provide others out there with my experience. My hunger grew and my journey began.

MP: How do you have such freakish numbers in the bench press, squat, and deadlift (not to mention other Olympic lifts) for your weight? How did you progressively increase your strength when many people find such a hard time breaking the plateau?

AD: I give all credits to my natural genes, soul and mind. I came from an athletic family with comprised abilities and became successful in boxing, martial arts, power lifting and other various sports. If they can do it, I can do it. If you believe, you achieve.
Breaking plateau’s is easy as 1, 2, 3. The magic is all right in front of your face. Change your tunes, change your atmosphere, change your routine, then you’re ready to obtain that milestone.

MP: How long are your workouts in time? Do you think it is too stressful on the body to work out for longer than an hour as some studies have suggested?

AD: Listen to your body. My workouts consist a minimum of 45 min. to an hour.

MP: When completing a difficult rep in the gym, how much of it is physical and how much is mental?

AD: I always say mind over matter.

MP: How does this attitude translate into other facets and your life endeavors?

AD: You have to make a sacrifice to what you truly love and others out there should understand your passion. Whether they like it or not and will always be there for you through thick and thin. When people state I can’t do this, can’t do that, you’ll never win or anything negative in general, my fire grows an abundant. Thanks to all the haters, you’re making me famous, literally. It’s easy to hate, harder to love.

MP: Which supplements do you take, if any at all?

AD: Whey/Casein Protein, Glutamine, BCAA’s, HMB’s ZMA’s, NO’s, Ribose, Waxy Maize, and Fish Oil.

MP: Why are certain supplements necessary to take and on the flip side, why shouldn’t supplements be relied on as a crutch to hard work?

AD: Supplements should be taken to an extent only for recuperation, healing or maintaining. If that, then they don’t work.

MP: What are the 5 most important tips you recommend for muscle development and strength?

AD: 1. Proper Nutrition 2. Water 3. Rest 4. Train Smart 5. Train Heavy

MP: How does being a cross-functional athlete who participates in many sports help you in each particular sport?

AD: One by one, I acquire an aspect from each sport and simply apply it to the next. Then I bring it all into one where I consume the good and filter the bad. I let my mind do the rest.

MP: You have a passion for teaching others kind of like Muscle Prodigy does. That doesn’t go unnoticed and we need more people like you in this world. How do you plan on spreading your knowledge of bodybuilding/fitness and the benefits that come with it?

AD: I plan on spreading my knowledge through public speaking, magazine spreads, personal websites and networking, but at the same time, staying low profile with a professional manner. Characters like myself need to help others out there with vigorous potential, eating disorders, unhealthy eating, out of shape physiques, ect. Just the little things will help the desperate needs of ones life. Also acknowledging them to inspire others out there in need. It will make you a more prominent and stronger person.

MP: Your pursuit of Sports Medicine is an admirable goal. Describe what your future goals are with this educational tool you’ll soon have under your belt.

AD: Aside from training and nutrition consulting. Sports Medicine not only provides me with the knowledge of treating injures or illnesses resulting from athletic activities but allows me study the cure and manage the cause. I want to be magnificent all around in the athletic world. Overall it will pay off.

MP: You have an incessant vigor to be the best. Will you ever be satisfied and when will self fulfillment be attained in your book?

AD: When everyone’s tone has calmed down to a minimum.

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