Francois van Deventer is a hybrid athlete who chose the #gymlife to lose weight, improve his health, become a better athlete and start a family with his wife.
After beginning his journey in the gym to get bigger for rugby, Francois has rekindled his passion for training and is fitter than ever.
He even completed 38 events across multiple sporting codes in 2023 to mark his 38th birthday, including OCR, rugby, trail and road running, mountain biking, and triathlon.
Personal stats
- Age: 38
- Lives: Durbanville, Cape Town
- Trains: Virgin Active Cape Gate
- IG: @francoisdeventer
- Favourite music to train to: Hard-hitting, roof-raising trance and techno music
- What’s in your gym bag: Evox supplements, work clothes, towel, hand towel, swimming cap and goggles, flip flops, deodorant
How has the gym changed your life?
Gym and sport teach you discipline as you set and chase goals, which gives you a stronger mindset.
His 2024 goals
- Complete the 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour.
- Complete the ISUZU Ironman African Championships.
- Try new fitness events.
How does strength and muscle make you better at life?
It creates a stronger mindset, not just a stronger body, which will help you set new goals and achieve them.
His training approach
Francois usually performs 35 minutes of cardio, followed by 45 minutes of weight training incorporating super sets.
- Monday: 6km run, 1.5km swim
- Tuesday: 1 hour WattBike, weight training
- Wednesday: 6km run, weight training
- Thursday: 1h30 min WattBike, strength and mobility
- Friday: Swimming (long swim)
How he eats
Francois follows a carb-cycling diet, eating low-carb for two days followed by a high-carb day.
His Evox supplement plan
- Mornings: Evox Synergy Whey Protein shake, Evox Testo Peak.
- Lunch: Evox BCAA 12:1:1 + Glutamine, Evox Amino Hydrate and Evox Creatine Overload.
- Mid-afternoon: Evox Synergy Whey Protein shake, Evox Energy bar.
- Before bed: Evox Night Time Casein Protein.
Quick-fire questions
- What’s your favourite Evox product? An Evox Energy Bar in Choc Banana flavour. It’s really delicious and assists with the cravings.
- How else do you stay fit and active? Hiking, mountain biking, and trail runs on weekends on wine farms, and swimming classes with my daughter.
- What is one thing you wish you knew before you started weight training? Feed your body with healthy foods, sufficient protein and good carbs for more energy and good results.
