HOW TO BE A SPONSORED FITNESS ATHLETE

In 2012, Hugo Barcelos was a guy with a passion for fitness. By 2013, he was a sponsored physique athlete starring in ads for a leading supplements company. Along the way, he raised his profile by getting out there at the UK's biggest fitness expo, and competing in one of the many fitness competitions which provide a platform for aspiring fitness models. Here, Hugo takes us through his highlights of the year of his prime.