Andrew Jacked: champion bodybuilder to engage with fans at Newtownabbey gym
Supporters of champion bodybuilder ‘Andrew Jacked’ will be able to meet him at Empire Gym in Newtownabbey on October 26.
The professional bodybuilder from Nigeria, who finished fifth at the 2024 Mr Olympia event in Las Vegas earlier this month, will be offering training advice to gym goers, weightlifters and supporters at the Shore Road venue.
Saturday’s event (2pm to 4pm) will include a question and answer session with the three-time Texas Pro champion, a meet and greet with him, plus free gym access all day for ticket holders, priced at £80.
Speaking to the Newtownabbey Times, the facility’s owner, Dawn explained: “This is a great opportunity to meet one of the most impressive bodybuilders in the world. He’s won multiple titles throughout his career, including the Arnold Classic UK in 2022.
"Andrew Jacked is currently on a tour of the United Kingdom and we are very lucky to be the only location in Northern Ireland hosting him.
"The tour started in Stoke on October 20, he’s in Birmingham on October 21, Wales on October 22, Kent on October 23, Medway on October 24, Glasgow on October 25 and then here on Saturday (October 26).
"One of our personal trainers, Ben Gardiner, himself a competitive bodybuilder, got in touch with Andrew’s management team in August and we offered our facility as a venue. It was a quick turnaround, but we’ve been able to arrange the date for him coming over.
"Tickets can be still be purchased, either through the gym’s social media pages or contacting Ben Gardiner or the gym directly.”