The Supernature 01 ▪ Mr. Derek Pratt, Los Angeles California

Derek Pratt is a Celebrity Fitness phenomenon, actor and model. He’s a perfect 6’1 inches tall former Division 1 football player with buzzed blond hair. Derek has an online cult following of gamers since becoming the face of Kano in the Mortal Kombat 11 video game. Mr. Pratt is a resident of Los Angeles were he trains Hollywood’s best in show business. We caught up with the fitness artist on the eve of his 30th Birthday.

What are your first thoughts on awakening in the morning?

It’s time to work out. 

What do you do when you get up in the morning?

I usually take my vitamins, drink a few glasses of water and then I get ready for my morning workout. 

Do you sing in the shower?

Yes, sometimes. It honestly depends on my mood. I look at the shower as a place of relaxation and a good place to rejuvenate the body.

What does your personal exercise program look like?

It’s pretty extreme to say the least. I workout about two to three times per day—which is more in one week than people do in a month. I’m also very strategic in how I workout, not to overwork my body. I tend to constantly change my workouts so my body doesn’t get used to one style as well. 

What made you become a personal trainer?

I kind of fell into it. I get hundreds of messages a week asking me for fitness advice and workout tips mainly because people see my body and assume I know what I’m doing and I do. But I was blessed to be born into an athletic and fit family. My mother being a personal trainer most of my life and my father and older brothers all elite athletes helped a little bit. As the baby of the family I always had amazing role models growing up. Athletics and fitness have been instilled in me since day one and I fall more in love with it every day. I look at it as my obligation to share my knowledge since I was born into fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Do you get bored easily?

I don’t. I’m actually a very easy going simple person. I don’t need much to make me happy and entertained. 

What do you do to relax?

I’m a huge cannabis advocate. I have many injuries from sports and I use it medically to help my body recover.

What women do you think are exciting and interesting?

My mother has always been a woman in my life that I’ve looked up to and always learn from. She’s a hard worker, amazing mother and role model and she doesn’t depend on anyone to get things done.

Name a woman you find sexy?

My girlfriend is the sexiest girl in the world to me. It was love at first sight, literally meeting walking by each other, locking eyes with neither of us able to resist.

Do you think it’s important for a man to be sexy?

I think it’s important for both men and women to feel sexy. Feeling and being are two different things. No matter what, everyone should like what they see in the mirror every day and if you don’t, changes should be made in your life. Any shape or size is possible to obtain. It’s up to the individual how hard they want to work to look and feel good year round.

What qualities do you seek in your male friends?

I seek the same qualities in anyone who is in my life. Loyalty, honesty, and loving are all qualities I believe are important. But I also need people in my life who are hard workers. Having fun is important in life but it’s always more fun to celebrate a big accomplishment than to just party because it’s Saturday. Discipline goes along way.

Do you have any fear about getting older?

I am not worried about getting older. Every day I focus on learning and becoming a better person, and professional. Time only makes me more powerful mentally and physically.

What makes you very happy?

My family. I’m very blessed to have the family that I have. I wake up every day so thankful for my life and the people that are in it!

What makes a perfect man in 2020?

Someone who’s willing to put in the work day after day in order to achieve their goals and dreams. Someone who supports others in their successes while striving to be the best in their own life. And someone who is genuine and selfless because with great power comes great responsibility. 

How do you spend your evenings?

I usually spending my evenings with my girlfriend and our dog, a nice meal and a good movie or tv show. 

Do you sleep a lot? What time do you wake up?

It depends what is considered a lot. I usually lay in bed around 8:30 to 9:00pm and get up by 5:00am for my morning workout.

Cat or Dog?

I’ve never really been a fan of cats. But I’ve loved dogs since day one. For sure one of my favorite animals.

Photography DAVID KATZINGER, Model DEREK PRATT at 2 Management