Skye Boyland Was DNA’s Cover Star Back In 2008 – You Should See Him Now!
FEATURED: Skye Boyland | Instagram
PHOTOGRAPHER: Ross Brownsdon | Instagram
ISSUES:
DNA #97 | BUY
DNA #289 – The Party Issue | BUY
It has been 16 years and a massive 192 issues since we last saw Skye Boyland on the pages of DNA. Skye was only 23 years old when he was our cover model back in 2008 – he’s now 40 and our most recent Straight Mate in DNA #289.
Getting together with Skye, we are amazed at how incredible he looks and we were thrilled to hear about what he’s been getting up to these past 16 years.
Back Then… DNA #97
When we first met Skye, he was a natural bodybuilder who prided himself on gaining his physique through healthy living and dedication to training. Back in 2008, Skye was keenly aware of what went into natural bodybuilding and understood the science behind every muscle group, every workout and every nutritional choice.
We asked him back then what he thought of modelling for DNA. “I had a blast, the crew were awesome and we all seemed to have a lot of fun with it,” he replied. His natural talent in front of the camera had us curious to see whether he wanted pursue modelling.
“Yeah, for sure, I think it’d be cool to show my kids one day. We’re only young once and I guarantee I won’t have abs forever!” We would definitely argue that last statement!
And Now… DNA #289
We were thrilled to welcome Skye back to DNA to be photographed for our January 2024 issue! He met with us and Ross Brownsdon, the same photographer who shot his cover back in 2008, and discussed how life has been for him since!
Skye has launched his very successful personal training program called Skyetrain. He works on personal training with a focus in nutritional science to help his clients get the best results. Skye still competes (and wins) natural bodybuilding competitions.
We asked Skye what happened after his DNA cover came out. “It turned out to be a fantastic experience and only positive things came from it,” he says. “I met lots of people and it gave me credibility for my business as a personal trainer.”
At 40 years old, Skye has maintained an excellent physique and looks as good as he did at 23. He says his secret is a good lifestyle. “It’s about having the fundamentals in place so you can still enjoy yourself. I don’t miss out on any of the fun stuff everyone else enjoys, but I stay true to the fundamentals, which are training, eating well and making sure I get enough sleep.”
“I’m playing the long game,” he tells us. “I’m not trying to get into the best possible shape just for one day a few months from now. I want to be fit and healthy my entire life.” So far, so good we’d say!
If you’d like to see more of Skye Boyland and read his story in DNA #97, find the digital version here!
If you’d like to buy a hard copy of DNA #97 – find it in the DNA store here!
Interested in reading Skye’s interview and seeing his full shoot with Ross Brownsdon in DNA #289? Find it below!
