JASON POSTON
has taken aim at the top ranks of the IFBB
men’s physique division by creating the perfect
formula for building muscle and burning fat—
all while fighting genetics that saddled him with
type-1 diabetes.
JASON POSTON’S chiseled physique is more than the sum of his sets and reps, it’s the result of a micromanaged lifestyle designed to beat his type-1 diabetes to the punch.
“I have to prick myself to monitor blood sugar before and after my seven to eight meals a day,” says Poston. “If my blood sugar gets low, I eat sugars or whey isolate protein and I’m normal 15 minutes later.”
To regulate blood sugar, Poston does morning fasted cardio 3–5 times a week for 20–30 minutes. As for weight training, Poston says that he increases loads in preparation for a contest in order to build denser, harder muscle. “I started lifting heavy 10 weeks out from the Olympia and I’ll do so until the week of the show,” says Poston. “I reach failure at about 8–10 reps in the last two sets of every exercise.”
Poston acknowledges his unique role in motivating people to be happy. “Winning the Olympia would be the ultimate honor,” he says. “If a diabetic gym rat can compete at this level, then you can overcome all obstacles.”
