Thrive Gym manager Paul Dickinson has been crowned Ulimate Physique Over 40 Champion. 

The Bolton based personal trainer secured the Over 40s crown and the Overall Male Midlands Champion.

He saw off competition from around the country to capture the two titles.

Judges, said: “His physique was fantastic and a great inspiration for the Masters category and was a thoroughly deserved overall winner.”

Paul said: “It is a huge honour for me personally and a reward for all the hard work and focus.

“I like to use my training to inspire my own clients and show them that anything is possible if you really want it.

“It wasn’t easy but nothing is. Find a target, focus on it and don’t let anything deter you.”

The UPUP British Finals were held in Milton Keynes and saw hundreds of body builders compete in a variery of categories.

To talk to Paul about bodybuilding or competition or to discuss your training needs get in touch via this link.