Get to know Nordine Taleb
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Get to know the ATP Lab supplement brand and the athletes who represent our lifestyle through our new exclusive interviews.
About the athlete
Nordine Taleb (born June 10, 1981) is a French professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2007, he has also competed for Bellator MMA.
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Question 1
What is the one word that describes you best?
Nordine: PerseveranceQuestion 2
What is your top-3 favorite ATP Lab supplement products?
Nordine: 1- Zinc 2- Magnesium 3- Growth FactorQuestion 3
When did you start your career as a professional athlete?
Nordine: 2007Question 4
If you could choose another career or sport what would it be?
Nordine: MotoGP pilotQuestion 5
What or who made you want to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle?
Nordine: A healthy lifestyle is the only way to stay fit and perform well.Question 6
When it comes to our protein supplement flavours, which one do you prefer?
Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry or Salted Caramel?
Nordine: VanillaQuestion 7
What is your position on the use of illegal or uncontrolled drugs in certain sports such as the fitness world?
Nordine: In my case, it is impossible to take any substance illegal or not controlled.I go through drug and sports enhancement testing several times per year.
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Question 8
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Nordine: Being 5 years younger lol!Question 9
Who is your favorite sports hero?
Nordine: I have very few heroes, but I am inspired by all the men who have made a big difference in their sports, I admire mindsets rather than performances.Question 10
What is the best part about competing?
Nordine: I think I hate everything about competing, but I love to overcome obstacles. There are so many obstacles during a week of competition.Question 11
What is your favorite song to listen prior to competing?
Nordine: I love the rocky soundtrack.Question 12
If you had superpowers, what would they be and what would be your superhero name?
Nordine: Same as Hancock (a not so perfect superhero).Question 13
What is your guilty pleasure or favorite cheat meal?
Nordine: French pastry for sure.Question 14
What are your personal health goals for this year?
Nordine: To stay healthy as long as possible and always look younger than my age.Question 15
If you could have one dream fight with anyone, who would it be?
Nordine: I would like to fight the champion, to become a champion (did you expect this answer? lol).Question 16
What's your favorite strike/submission to use in any fight?
Nordine: Kick to the head.Question 17
Do you prefer to stand with your opponents or take them to the ground?
Nordine: I prefer stand up fights, but I'm ready to go anywhere the fight goes.![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0006/2147/8003/files/atplab_web_featured-nordine-taleb-300x300.jpg)
Question 18
Why ATP Lab?
Nordine: I trust ATP because they're using the best ingredients to make their supplements. I've been tested by anti-doping so many times and very randomly and I've always been cleared, so I trust ATP for their seriousness, the best quality, best service, and the fact that they are safe.Question 19
In a few words, what advice would you give to fans who seek a healthy lifestyle?
Nordine: I would say do not look at the price. If it's cheap, there's definitely a reason behind it. Always ask yourself "how much I'm worth?" Only the best stuff should go into your body, like the products of a reliable company such as ATP. They really care about the quality of their supplements.Let us know in the comment section if you have a special question for one of our athletes?