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World Bodybuilding Champion and IFBB Professional bodybuilder, Dr. Lance
Dreher. By Dr. Michael Dusa</span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Hi Lance. First, I just want to truly thank you for agreeing
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Please tell me of your path in the game.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mike,
I know you know of the times in which I had my beginnings in bodybuilding. I
began in our garage as a kid, as my father had weights at home that he had used
earlier. In the 1950's, he had nineteen inch arms, a 500 pound bench press.
Once, he did enter the Mr. Illinois, but he didn't really do well. In general,
I wasn't encouraged to lift. Bodybuilding was considered weird, done by freaks.
The gyms, in general, were dungeons, filled with crude equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Your father sounded like a powerful guy. How did your body
respond to your early training? Did it seem you had some of your father's
genetics?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Mike, as a freshman in high school, I
gained 1.5 inches of muscle on my arms in one week. I gained 15 pounds of
bodyweight in two weeks. By the time I was 17 years old, I was carrying 20 inch
arms. This is before I even knew what dianabol or any of that was. I am getting
ahead here, but the late Bob Kennedy, publisher of Muscle Mag International,
wrote in his book, I believe it was "Beef It," that myself, Casey
Viator, Mike Mentzer and Tim Belknap were true "naturals." He meant
that we had ideal genetics, bone structure and the like that allowed us to go
so far by genetics alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
played football in high school and three years of college. I played fullback in
high school, and was on the "A" team. I did blow my knee out,
wrecking my ACL ligament, but retained great speed and power and instead of
halfback, I was switched to fullback and a blocking running back. I played
three years of football at North Central College, but, by the time senior year
had rolled around, I was at odds with the head coach, so that was it for my
gridiron career.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reasons. Since the general populace seemed so averse to the whole idea of
lifting weights, was it difficult for you to find someone to lend you guidance
in your iron pursuits?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Its
true about people looking at lifters with disfavor. The football coaches-they
didn't want the weights to take away from football. At the age of 17, I was
fortunate to meet Bob Gajda, who, as you know, was a great bodybuilder as well
as AAU Mr. America and Mr. Universe. I'd train at his facility and, understand,
I'd be around all kinds of professional athletes whom he'd be training. He'd
sit me in his office regularly for hours after I'd be done training and just
teach me so many things. I will tell you, right off the bat, I was around the
best, and Bob was certainly ahead of his time. Mike, to this day, when you hear
the term "core" used, that's Bob. He coined that term many years ago.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Amazing. I am happy to say I have Bob scheduled for
interview. I must say, with the size and results you were making so early on in
your training, I'd guess you were competing by this time?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My
first show was the Mr. Chicagoland when I was 17 years old. I was training with
my friend, Frank Palkoska, in his bedroom at his house. As an aside, Frank
later was in the Army and he was the one who put their physical training program
together. We'd train, and then have dinner at his house. I'd then take the bus
home to my house and have dinner again (laughs). So, I entered the show, and
Bob Gajda was the head judge. Soon after I arrived, who walks in but none other
than Sergio Oliva! I just announced to whomever was standing near me that I was
going to simply walk up to him and ask him about his gigantic arms. Sergio told
me he would do 200 pound skull crushers. I was like, that's fine, so I set out
to do the same. I got up to 265 pounds in this lift, doing sets of six reps.
I'd lay on my bench, do a pullover with the weighted bar, and do extensions
with it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Not
well. But Bob did tell me that he'd train me, and that he felt I could go to
the top in bodybuilding. I soon started winning. In the Junior Mr. Rockford, I
was in the top eight and earned my first trophy. I also annexed best arms and
best back awards. I took the Junior Mr. Chicago. I started winning. It's funny,
looking back, guys started calling me and saying straight out that they'd beat
me in the next show.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and call you out?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes,
crazy, huh? I'd just carry on. You must understand, I kind of came out of
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: People feel threatened by change, newness, and assault on
their station. You were still very young at this time, and, as I understand,
still playing football. What was your training and nutrition like?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Even
during football season, I'd hit the weights, usually just three times per week
to maintain my mass. In college, I was the only player to have a "training
table," which essentially meant that I was able to go in the cafeteria and
pick my own menu. I'd just eat big, Mike. Meat, milk, eggs. I'd ingest wheat
germ, liver tablets, Rheo Blair's protein powder. Oh, then there was the famous
Bob Hoffman "Protein of the Sea." It tasted worse than rotten tuna. I
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: BoHo! I had one bottle of Protein of the Sea and it sat in
my high school locker my entire senior year. I'd always live by the mantra of
"Just say no to taste," but with this stuff, "No" was most
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Yup. That was it. I used Hoffman's weight gain product, it was loaded with fats
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with weights at the same time. I just felt beat to hell all the time. It was
tough. I am intrigued you were able to pound it on the gridiron and also
maintain your muscular mass with the weights at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mike,
there were very few who lifted weights in conjunction with football. I competed
in bodybuilding right through college, and won the Collegiate Mr. America title
along the way. Around this time, I met Tom Platz. It was at the Teenage Mr.
USA, and it was Tom and me, but nobody knew who the heck I was. We both had big
legs, and the judges that day even heartened us to downplay our leg training,
lest our physiques become bottom-heavy and assymmetrical. Well, I laid off, he
didn't. The winner that day was Steve Borodinsky, with Tom in second and me in
third. In 1973, I showed up at the AAU Teen Mr. America, and this was won by
Dan Tobol, Platz second, me fourth. I approached the head judge, Ralph
Countryman, and basically told him that what I was witnessing was not fair.
These guys were obviously jacked up on stuff. Ralph just told me to soldier on
and not to get discouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">That's
true. In 1977, I did the AAU America for the first time, and I remember the
Weider brothers were there for the event. Joe was there to convince all the
bodybuilders to affiliate with the IFBB. We said no, and Joe was pissed. He
went on about how bodybuilding in the AAU was just like a poor, second sister
to weight lifting, and if' we'd come under the stewardship of the IFBB, bodybuilding
would be given it's deserved, singular attention as a separate entity. Still,
we voted this idea down. Ultimately and insidiously, he infiltrated his people
into the AAU, and, in the following few years, the AAU was completely removed.
By 1981, we were competing under the auspices of the NPC. Wayne Demelia, Jim
Manion, yeah. They took the title, but little of what was promised was
delivered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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delightful protein so much, did you have any dealings with Bob Hoffman?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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I won the Mr. Collegiate America in Wisconsin, I did meet Bob. By this time, he
was pretty old, but he still was a big guy with a big frame. I remember him
approaching me, shaking my hand, and saying, "Where the heck </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">did</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> you come
from?" Other than that time, I never interacted with Bob.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
took third in the <a href="http://johnhansenfitness.com/2014/10/02/the-beast-from-the-cornfields/">1980 Mr. America</a>, with Gary Leonard and Greg Deferro placing
ahead of me. Gary did very poorly in the World's following that, and Manion
called me because Weider was pissed with Gary showing up in such bad shape.
They wanted me to replace Gary as a representative in the next show, but this
never happened. Here is an interesting story. In training for the 1981 Mr.
America, Tim Belknap came for a visit at my gym. He approached me and declared
he would win the upcoming America, to which I replied, "Well, whomever is
best will win." Belknap, went on, "No, Weider is running it, so I'm
gonna win." Well, soon after this, there we were, on stage, with the final
announcement to be made for overall winner. The emcee literally started to say
my name as winner, but in mid sentence changed it to "Tim Belknap."
The crowd went nuts, booing. The top four, me. Belknap, James Youngblood and
Ken Passariello, were sent to Cairo for the World Championships. Let me tell
you something, Mike. When Belknap won the America, he ran to all the newspapers
and press, trumpeting his win to them. In Cairo, well, you know I won the
overall and Tim was relegated to second to Jaques Neuville of France in his
class. All Tim could do was plead with me to not tell anyone back home that I
had beaten him at the World's. That's the truth. I also recall sitting with
Tim's father, and him saying that Tim would definitely have to win that year,
because he was concerned with all the insulin he was taking. You know he was a
diabetic and needed the insulin. But, I can tell you he'd take much more
insulin than what was prescribed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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became an IFBB pro the following year. You know, I was training in Illinois
when Joe called. He wanted me to come out to California, and I told him I'd
consider it but really wasn't sold on the whole idea. Soon, Mike Mentzer called
me. Then Boyer Coe. They sang the virtues of transplanting to California. In
the summer of 1982, myself, Robby and Platz were guest posing at a show in San
Jose. Mentzer was covering the show for Weider, and he told me that out of the
three of us, I could win the Olympia, but I'd have to move to California. Mike,
I had a house payment to make, responsibilities. At the same time, I had heard
of guys going out there to do the Weider thing, and they'd end up becoming
bums. I remember doing a photo shoot with Kike Elomaa, and Joe was supervising
the shoot. He said to me, "Lance, look. People want the blue-eyed guy, the
blond, the guy like this with the great physique. People don't want blacks,
they certainly don't want foreigners. He mentioned that even while using Sergio
Oliva to spark his marketing, products wouldn't move like they would with a guy
like me. I'd only go to California for photo shoots. Joe did make me an offer,
and it was for a salary of two hundred dollars per week, along with free
advertising space in his magazines. Well, I hadn't products to sell, so I
didn't go with this. Boyer Coe, a great guy, told me, "Lance, you are done
in the IFBB. Nobody says no to Joe." I knew my long term future didn't
include bodybuilding. I was disappointed because I really thought I could win
the Olympia, but it became hard to get motivated. From that point on, I knew
they wouldn't let me do well in his shows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contacted by a fellow who ran independent shows. They'd benefit the Royal
Society of Mentally and Physically Handicapped. He wanted me to become </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">involved</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">, and I contacted the IFBB and related how great this would be and how
my participation would bring a positive light to the organization and to
bodybuilding in general. They told me if I got involved, I'd be summarily
suspended. This is when I resigned from the IFBB. It was 1984.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: But you were not done, switching over to NABBA.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes.
In 84 and then 85, I took third in the NABBA Universe, losing to Ed Kawak and
then Brian Buchanan, respectively. I did win the NABBA Pro Universe in 1986, and
then retired. I did take another shot with the IFBB, and, upon Ben Weider
reinstating me in 1988, I placed sixth in the Chicago Pro Championships. This
was a curious situation, however. Richard Loresch was one of the judges, and he
had me in second place. Well, he was cornered in an elevator at the event venue
by Jim Manion and his people, and asked why he'd placed me as he did.
"Because that is the placing Lance deserved." After that, Rich was
out. No more judging for him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I did the Arnold in
1989, which was won by Rich Gaspari. I got eighth, and shared a locker room
with Samir Bannout. Samir and his coach looked at me and said people would fall
to me that day. They thought even Rich would be subject to loss to me. At
prejudge, I wasn't even being called out. I talked to Joe who was there and he
merely said I'd been gone for a while, hadn't competed. It was the same old
story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mike,
generally, up to 1988, at this time, nobody really had an ugly physique. Up
until the early nineties I'd say this held true. Now? Things are lost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: As we discussed, I remember you in 1980 doing a seminar I
attended at Cheach's Gym in North Haven, Connecticut. You were gigantic, in
shape, huge arms, articulate. You had a carved, detailed, tapered waste. Who'd
have thought of the devolvement of bodybuilding as we see it today?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">My
father is now 83, and he is in good health and shape. My mother, not so, I am
afraid. She is dependent on many medications, and she is quite frail. She is
sadly a part of our very broken health care system. You know, with all of the
health care tomfoolery you hear about, its a very tangled web. Sorry to get a
bit off track here, but this involves my mother. It involves everyone,
actually. The health care system was going bankrupt, and the powers that be
knew they couldn't let this happen. So </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">deductibles</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> were raised. My family </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">deductible</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> is six thousand dollars per year. I pay $1,200 a month for my family
for health insurance. Now...well, there are record profits for the insurance
companies because they don't pay anything out. You know, the driving force for
the high cost of health care today is obesity and smoking. It's out of hand.
Did you know the average cost, just for yearly medications, for a diabetic is
fourteen thousand dollars per year?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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your business. You have your master's degree in nutrition, and your PhD as a
nutrition counselor. You work directly with the brilliant bob Gajda.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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clients are from physicians, and we work hard at reversing processes that have
gripped them and caused them sickness for often prolonged periods of time. We
witness many food addictions in clients. It is interesting that women have a
proclivity to be addicted to carbs, men, it's alcohol. These stimulate the same
centers in the brain. Clients text me their food journals, and doing so gives
them accountability. We attend to and recognize the emotional effects of food
as well. Both myself, and my wife, who works with me, are certified life
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interesting story. In 1981, the VP of the Chicago Health Club arranged a
meeting for me with Don Wildman, who was the president of the Health Tennis
Corporation. I told him that the next big move in the fitness industry was
personal training, and that he should let me head the charge into this new
world. Well, he was one of these rich guys who would let you know that you were
a poor guy. He was like, "I am right. You are wrong." He disagreed
with me. Of course, Don was wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and this will be only offered to those individuals who have a college degree.
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Well,
I can tell you Bob Gajda will go into great detail about PHA with you when you
talk to him. All I can say is be prepared for that (laughs)! There are 696
secondary pumps to the heart in the body. The muscles. The premise is to move
and mobilize lactic acids in the body, facilitating recovery. A deconditioned
person can handle a PHA workout, the heart rate is controlled. There is much
less soreness in the ensuing days. Bob will go into great detail about this
with you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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workouts today, Lance?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
go relatively heavy, five days per week. I can still do 100 pound dumbbell
presses. I did have both knees replaced not long ago. You know, I had surgery
on my clavicle some time ago, and during it they found that I had Valley Fever.
I didn't know I had this for four years. I was told my life would change upon
this diagnosis, and that I'd have to adopt a low carb diet. High carbs would
give the noxious microorganisms an ideal environment to thrive in, and low
carbs facilitate a healthier immune system. So this shapes my diet to this day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: It's hard to believe you just turned 60 years old! You still
look forever young, Lance. And I know your wife and you have four children.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LD:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Thanks
Mike. My oldest son is 30 and he just got married in our back yard last week.
He is Lance, Jr., and he is 6'5". My son, Nathan, lives in Kansas City,
and he is in great shape. He'd do well in bodybuilding if I coached him. My son
Ryan is 6'1", is in ROTC, and is a sophomore in high school. My daugfhter,
Alyssa, is 16 and a freshman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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life well lived. I really want to thank you for your time and words. Please
tell Bob Gajda to take it easy on me when I call him!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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for thinking of me for an interview. I just want to say, for the young people
especially-bodybuilding is not a career. People will remember you for who you
are, not for what you did.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-2510871524020974522015-04-23T12:45:00.003-07:002015-04-23T12:59:10.915-07:00A Conversation with Actor, Arnold training partner and 70's Bodybuilding immortal, Roger Callard. By Dr.Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It's
funny. In high school, I was an actor. You could say I was an actor who
ultimately wanted to become a bodybuilder, and not the other way around as it
is with so many others. When I was only 5 years old, my father had bought some
of those old steel cables and hooked them to a door. Well, I had asthma and had
to do something, so at this young age I started lifting and using the cables at
home. When I was 11, I was running AAU track and I was very fast. It was also
at this time that I'd go to a friend's home and look through his bodybuilding
magazines-I'd see Poole, Sipes, Draper...all amazing to me. At age 12 I was
like a maniac-I could one hand clean and jerk 165 pounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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football in high school. I honestly thought I'd eventually make the U.S. Olympic
team as a track athlete, as I had been one of the fastest sprinters in the
country in the 40 yard dash. I was also a very good student. I actually, at the
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
received a full ride to Michigan State University, plus a $400 monthly
scholarship. Let me tell you, these were amazing days at MSU. We had Herb
Washington, who became the designated runner for the Oakland A's. We had Steve
Garvey, Billy Joe Dupree, incredible athletes who were the best in the world.
We had Joe Delamielleure, who is now in the NFL Hall of Fame. Brad Van Pelt-he
was the greatest athlete in the world. He was better than Bo Jackson, let me
tell you. He was drafted in baseball, football and basketball. Even our
coaches. In all, our coaches at MSU won a total of 12 Superbowls. We had Bubba
Smith from 1968-72, and he starred in football and track.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: You were training at this time?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Well,
I was purely an athlete, so I worked out for speed. I was even a welterweight
in golden gloves boxing. My training at this time was not geared for
bodybuilding. It wasn't until I was approached by Kent Kuehn and Don Ross in
the gym while at MSU did I really consider bodybuilding as something to pursue.
They saw my potential and encouraged me. Bob Birdsong and Pete Grymkowski were
two others I knew before I ever went to California. I did end up competing and
won the Mr. Michigan title at 22 years of age, and I also won the Jr. division
of that title prior to that. I also won the Jr. Midwest championships. My
family was in the furniture making business so I had the skills to
strategically set up mirrors in my dorm room so I could focus on back
development.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: You are known for exceptional deltoid, calf and back
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Thanks. Yes, go to any show, even
today, and backs tell the tale. So many do not have good back development-this
is largely because they can't see their back when working it. You know, in
1973, Arnold injured his knee badly when a platform he was standing on
collapsed. He was doing an exhibition in Hungary. Everyone thought he was all
done. Well, I had a bad back. I started doing inversion training while working
the back-hanging upside down. I did this with Zane. It saved my back from
further injury. I'd study Gray's Anatomy and learn how everything-all the
muscles- tied in back there. This is why I had such great cuts in my back, and
training like this also made me two inches taller. Arnold and I started
training together because we were both dealing with these injurious obstacles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Backtracking a bit...do you think you were gifted or
inclined to athletic success for any particular reason?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Well,
my brother, my senior by seven years, was also a track guy-very fast. He'd run,
and I mean really motor, to the bus stop a quarter mile away every morning.
He'd mess with mom-he'd wait till the last minute to run to the stop, all the
while mom thinking he'd never make it! He always would. The girls loved him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My father-a very
strong and well-built man. We had a Case tractor, a very sturdy and heavy duty
piece of equipment-something like Frankenstein would own (laughs), and my
father would remove gigantic lug nuts off the wheels with a 12"
wrench...NO leverage used...just his chest and the tiny wrench and he'd take
'em off. He was also one of the best shots in the Navy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bodybuilding.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes.
In Vaudville, there was an act known as "The Callard Boys," and my
father was a part of this. Milton Berle himself knew my father. In my family,
we all had to sing. I mean, I could sing, but I didn't want anybody to SEE me
while I was singing. So, I'd hide behind the stove, and I'd sing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: You trained with the greats. You were one of the greats.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Many
things people are not aware of. Not only that, but this industry is chock full
of misinformation now. Here's one for you. Arnold and I were among the first
guys to do cardio. I got Arnold to do it-but he'd only do it at night. He
didn't want any of the other guys to know what we were doing. We'd run a
particular route we'd mapped out at night, and the next day, our veins would be
popping! We'd go to a party, and we'd let the guys see us eat some cake. Of
course, they wouldn't see us go outside and throw this cake up on the lawn. And
then (laughs) we'd come back in and eat some more! This would be right before a
show, and it would simply blow the other guy's minds. It added to the mystique.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You've
got to understand, Arnold liked the fact that I was an actor and I knew the
business. Arnold copied a lot of what I was doing and did. I was with him when
he went to a PR firm. It was the ICPR firm, run by Mark Landia. We went in, and
there was Mark, well dressed and professional. He looked at Arnold who asked
him, "Well, what is it that you do?" Mark said they could position
him based on his goals. "In one year, I want everyone in America to know
my name." Mark told him to do that, it would cost him two thousand dollars
per month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You
know, Milton Berle said Arnold would never win an Oscar. He didn't care. He's
charming, has that gap in his teeth, he could get away with saying almost
anything. He was created for the press junkets. His lack of thespian qualities
was overlooked. He was a good looking guy. You can best say that he was a
publicity stunt that worked. I remember when he came back from that celebrity
tennis match where he met Maria...I asked if he knew she was related to
JFK...he said he didn't know that!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">One
story about Maria...and I am sorry because I am jumping around a bit with the
timeline here. It was either the '78 or '79 Mr. International contest, I got to
the venue, and it turns out that I had no room reserved for me. I pounded on
Arnold's hotel room door, and 18 year old Maria answers the door. She saw I was
a bit flummoxed, and actually started making fun of me. "Arnold, please
get this rich little brat out of my face..." I wasn't pleased. Here is a
little kid, shacking with Arnold, lying to her parents telling them she was
elsewhere. Arnold let me stay in his suite with him. He was a friend to me in
the bodybuilding world, but, if we were contestants on 'Survivor,' he'd be
doing the dishes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Things generally have not worked out with the matrimony
there for the Oak, I'd opine.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Arnold
was wary of me. Hollywood liked my looks, but I will say that hanging around
with Arnold hurt me because I looked like his flunky, his sidekick. I was
diminished by his celebrity. It's a hard category to break out of in Hollywood.
John McTiernan, the successful director, he liked me. Arnold and I bumped into
him at a party and when John expressed interest in me, Arnold blurted out that
I wouldn't be interested in any film work, just like that. He sabotaged me. You
know, Mike, being successful doesn't necessarily mean you are smart. It may
just mean that you are ruthless. I've never been impressed with celebrity, but
some are. You come into Gold's , no matter who you are, well, its the great
equalizer now, isn't it? Bruce Jenner, Lyle Alzado, Oldfield, all just regular
guys in the gym.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like this. I'm not a trained writer, but those types usually write boring crap
anyway. Anything you can tell me about the football scene in Pumping Iron?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
was the one who told Ken Waller to hide Big Mike Katz's Tee shirt in the film.
Ken was not worried about Mike, just like Arnold didn't sweat Lou Ferrigno for
one second. Just like Tom Platz would never win the Olympia. It just would
never happen. Platz-he'd have to have 25" Rich Piana-like arms to match
his legs just to look right. Louie? He'd have to weigh 400 pounds to beat
Arnold. He was too tall. I'll say this, the greatest body ever I thought was
possessed by Samir Bannout. If he would have stayed in his 1983 shape, Lee
Haney would NEVER have beaten him. Samir just tried to get too big.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: But, as seen in Pumping Iron, it was you and Robby
Robinson...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Robby
and I were two of the most underrated bodybuilders ever in the world of
physique. In 1976, Jim Lorimer and Arnold put on the Mr. Olympia, which was
held in tandem with the Mr. International. In the International, Robby beat me,
barely. I beat everyone else, but to this day, Joe Weider never released the records
of the scores. That night, Arnold said we had gotten bigger audience response
than the guys in the Olympia had the same evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was another questionable affair. Danny Padilla was fat for this show. Danny
never really reached his best shape until the early 80's. I was ripped. Franco,
the promoter of this show, wanted a short guy to win for obvious reasons. The
powers that were met in chambers and they actually changed the rules of the
judging that day, catering to the chances of a short man win. The Wong
brothers, who ran the Magazine 'Muscle Digest,' wrote an article about this
show called "The Travesty of Justice." I really should have won this
show, and, today, Danny thinks I am mad at him for this, but I am not at all.
Please tell him I am not, Mike. Like I said, he came into his own in 1981, he
was great then. (Laughs) Burt Reynolds was asked who won the show, as he was
there in the audience, and he responded, "The carpenter." This was
around the time of the filming of "Stay Hungry," and he was dating
Sally Field.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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good in bodybuilding today, unless you just do it for yourself. Many immerse
themselves into its murky world...but...don't really know why...<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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utility, if it even ever had any. Bodybuilding is rapidly dying on the vine.
Its subject to an ever narrowing field of vision. With any endeavor or
enterprise, you'd think you'd want a wide demographic of those participating. Instead,
its quickly going back to a miniscule subculture that it once quietly occupied.
I know Arnold has recently spoken out about the big guts, but, he made a big
mistake going into politics. You know, Hollywood has one standard, but politics
is altogether different. This set him back. His quest for power has never been
satiated, and his quest for the governorship was his doiwnfall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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industry. I've been on Barnaby Jones, Streets of San Francisco, Wonder Woman,
Charlie's Angels, Hunter with Fred Dryer, and many more. I must say that Buddy
Ebsen was a great man and I did learn a lot from him. Buddy would listen to the
whole script-it'd be on audio. He'd have an overall awareness of the
script...not just his lines. He was always relaxed, and I emulated him. I also
started doing plays at the Malibu Theater, as I was fortunate to be
multi-talented. I could sing, act, direct, produce, write. I did one-man plays.
I could adapt to whatever I needed to get done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yes. It's been great for my self awareness, confidence, thinking on my feet,
all these things improve. It teaches you to have an arc of a character, and to
organize your thought process. In every story, there is a beginning, the body,
then the climax and resolution. This parallels every other discipline you may
wish to pursue. More recently, I played the helicopter pilot for Steve Carrel's
character in the hit movie Foxcatcher.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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construction so I have an affinity for building as well as the development of
green energy. I was involved in designing the first single pore system for
houses to combat erosion, but someone stole my design. I was an innovator of
this system, however. I have also been involved in installing solar panels into
domestic energy systems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wife. In death, and in life, she was the most graceful person I have ever
known. She never complained, ever. About a week prior to her death, Hospice was
asking a slew of uncomfortable questions, and she could only answer that she
was worried about me. I'd lay in bed with her. She'd say, "I'm
dying." I would tell her I knew this and ask her if she was holding on for
me. She answered yes, and I told her it was alright to die and that I had to
let her go. I gave her permission to die. We were married 32 years.In 2010 I
got Mimi admitted to a cancer program, but the chemo killed her. It did buy her
another 2.5 years, and I rebuilt a farmhouse here in Michigan where we lived. I
always missed Michigan, and am glad I am back here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You know, I am working with my old friend, Pete Grymkowski, on a new company we
started, and we actually own the rights of use of the "Mr. America"
title. So we have big things planned for that direction. I still train hard and
regularly, and stay at about 195 pounds-my competition weight. I go to the gym
every day, hit the batting cage with 80-90 mph fastballs, I hunt, shoot, take
my vitamins. You know, its funny. Amazing, really. All the years of training,
and everything is good physically. I always trained smart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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position yourself so that there is tension on the muscle at the beginning of
the movement, and, there must be NO momentum. A smooth beginning in the
movement, and you must be mindful in isolating the body part you are intending
to stimulate. That is the "smooth beginning." The "smooth
travel" I also like to call "honey combing." If your body is
immersed in honey, then you will move very deliberately. You must then contract
the muscle at the top of the movement. You know, Platz never figured this out.
Its how he tore his biceps tendon, he did not use a smooth beginning. You use a
"smooth negative" in letting the weight down. There must be a pause
at the beginning, a pause at the end.. If you are super strict and don't get
hurt, then you will develop to your potential.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You know Mike, I can
look across the room in a gym, and I can see if a person is in the proper
groove in their efforts to improve. Generally, what I witness is half-assed training.
WAY too much weight, poor range of motion. Cluelessness. In essence, very few
people train, but there are many who just simply move weight around. When you
are doing things correctly, you place the muscle at a physiological
disadvantage, from the weakest to the strongest position. You train for power
slowly, because you are building up in kinetic energy. Zane was well ahead of
his time. He espoused many years ago that the only time you'd grow was during
sleep. He'd take power naps. Today, there is over training galore. Folks don't
allow themselves to heal.</span></div>
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and every single one has spoke only in endearing tones of Joe. Of course, you
know, as I have no filter, if someone tells me otherwise and they say go with
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Actors Guild card (SAG), and Joe gave me the money. He said (Roger now does a
GREAT imitation of Joe Weider's voice), "That's a great career move,
Ro-JAY." Joe called me "Ro-Jay," as though I were French. It was
funny. I did pay him back although he didn't want the money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Joe, all around the midwest, Nebraska. You know, Joe could not speak in front
of people, and that's primarily why Ben would do the talking much of the time.
One time Joe and I shared a suite in a hotel, and he all of a sudden said,
"Ro-Jay, look at this..." Joe had taken a shade off the lamp to get
some light in the room, removed his shirt and he started hitting multiple most
muscular poses (both laugh)! I told him to go to sleep. Of course, this was
after me getting him to smoke some grass!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lovable character. Ben Weider was the guy pulling the strings in back of the
curtain, so to speak. But Joe was funny, and he really did love bodybuilding.
It was his whole life. Joe liked to tell me of his model for business, more
like a motto, actually:" What is MY money doing in YOUR pocket?(both laugh)."
Remember, Joe would really fly with things. He wouldn't even sometimes have a
product, but have you send him money...THEN he'd manufacture a product!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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could at times be cheap. One time, Robby and I were in an old, abandoned
building for a photo shoot. It was simply freezing. We thought, in the least,
it was a rather dubious situation, and we told Joe the clothes would not come
off until he gave us our return tickets to California. He did, of course.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Priceless stories my friend. You are blessed as well as a
blessing to us all as part of bodybuilding history and lore. Kind of guy I'd
like to have dinner with.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You
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your Friday night to talk. For me, this is better than any other time spent
that I can think of.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RC:</span></b><span style="color: #ffc000; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;">It
was fun. Let's talk again soon. I do want to say that I may be a bit out of
commission, but I am not out of circulation, and I still have the fire.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 25.6800003051758px;"><b>Thank you Dr. Michael Dusa and Roger Callard for this fantastic interview</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 25.6800003051758px;"><b>Best regards from</b></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-76984229458207938382015-04-23T11:20:00.002-07:002015-04-23T11:20:48.818-07:00A conversation with Van Halen Album cover man, ESPN Bodyshaping star, and legendary bodybuilding champion, Rick Valente. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A conversation with Van Halen Album cover man, ESPN Bodyshaping star, and
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Hey Rick, great to talk to you!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You know, you are one of the guys who came out of the tiny Nutmeg
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> Yup. I was born in New Haven, and I grew up in Ansonia, you know,
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Last time I was there, I got knocked out! High school football game
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> Well, yes. You had to be tough if you lived where I grew up. The high
school and my home were right near the projects in Ansonia. There were drugs,
gangs, motorcycle clubs-you name it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: So, what was it like growing up there?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> First, let me tell you, I myself was no angel. I can also say that,
without a doubt, lifting weights saved my life. Invariably, if I hadn't gotten
involved with the iron at a very early age, I'd be dead today. No way would you
and I be having this conversation now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">I started training in my parent's basement at about 12 or 13 years old.
You know the story-I mailed out for the Charles Atlas routine. I have to say
right now that my parents were the best-they were wonderful people and fully
supported me. They let me run with my passion. My father let me drill holes in
the walls to construct pulley and spring apparatus. I made a huge "vision
board" on the wall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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world did those "best ever" triceps of yours come from?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV: </span></b>(laughs). Thanks Mike. Well, right away, at home, I started dips and
reverse dips on two chairs. These were very easy for me to perform-the more I
did, the better my bench press got. My triceps just grew! I was also into
martial arts. I needed to be able to handle myself and look and be strong. The
spectre of fighting always existed when I'd venture out from my house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">I mentioned I was no angel. I also want to say although I was surrounded
by a lot of sinister influences and people of ill repute, I knew early that how
I handled these influences would delegate my path in life. This was the
70's...yes, there was pot and cocaine...but heroine was very big at the time. I
lost many close friends to drugs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> Oh of course! I worked at a grocery store and I'd always be out in
the parking lot gathering and pushing the shopping carriages, and many times,
there was big Sherman Backus, and great powerlifter and bodybuilder. He'd had a
deadlift record at one time...a HUGE back! I'd see him coming and going and he'd
always flex his huge arm for me! He was amazing to me! Too bad he's passed on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: No, Rick. Sherman is alive, well, and still looks great! Just saw him
in the gym and had a nice chat. I know him well...suffered defeat to him in the
85 Waterbury show.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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When I was 15 I started training in the Ansonia YMCA which was housed in a tiny
bolier room. Many of the older guys were good to know and learn from there. It
was hardcore-no fluff. And I also went to Mike Katz's World Gym East in Hamden
and trained with Mike, Jerry Mastrangelo and Joe Ugolik, who you know was with
Mike in Pumping Iron. Joey had a three quarter twisting back double bicep shot
that reminded you of Arnold! There was Ronnie Mangum, as well, great Hamden
High School Football player and bodybuilder. I went to California to watch him
compete in the AAU Mr. America in 1978-he took 6th. Tony Pearson won that year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">One guy who really ultimately made a difference for me was Bob Levine. He
was about ten years older than me and joined the Ansonia YMCA. All the guys
hated him because he'd smear a ton of Icy Hot all over his body and that's all
you'd smell! They wanted to kill him. These guys were killers(laughs)! I
befriended Bob. Eventually he moved to Florida, and gave me his card and said
to look him up someday. More on him later though.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> Oh yes. Football. I was a pretty good player. Three kids who I really
looked up to were a couple of years older but were great, great players were
Roger Innes, Joey Cardella and Gary Taylor. Innes is a local legend-just an
outstanding player. I played linebacker and fullback-I enjoyed hitting people.
I also wrestled, but I was a bit small for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> No. That was a bit later. Through high school, and after I
graduated-I mean, it was so bad where I lived. One of my earliest memories was
me being at an Italian festival at age 8 and seeing two kids beat another so
badly he lost consciousness...this was right in front of my mother and I.
Another time I was at a house party with a bunch of people and the cops broke
it up. Everyone there was arrested except a friend and I. We literally hid
under a bed for four hours as the cops were standing right above us. They left
and we got away. Mike...I can easily list a dozen guys who I knew who are now
dead from drugs. Finally, I remember leaving a theater after watching a Clint
Eastwood movie, and out in the parking lot there was, before our eyes, yet
another colossal beat-down. That's the first time I recall thinking, "I've
gotta get out of here."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> No. Not then. Bob Levine, who I mentioned earlier, told me to look
him up if I ever cared to. This was the best thing I ever did. Bob had moved to
Florida and lived in a condo on the beach. I moved there upon his invitation
and got jobs as a lifeguard on the beach by day, and as a bouncer in a night
club for evenings. At the club, we'd always get in fights. There were drunk
college kids, drunk sailors in town-they were looking to fight. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">So we </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">accommodated</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> them (laughs)! We had a big crew of 14 guys on staff-Chris Duffy, a great
bodybuilder, James Sisco. We'd all have each other's backs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">This club held the first bodybuilding show I'd ever entered, it was 1978
or 79, the "Mr. Summers" contest. I won, and I was hooked on
competing. Competing was a whole new world for me. I was like a kid in a candy
store. I won the Mr. Golden Glades and the Mr. Gold Coast shows. Soon, I knew I
had to move to where the true action was-California.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> Oh, I definitely wanted to be Mr. Olympia. I moved to LA with $500 in
my pocket. I had no car, and initially stayed in a hotel. But, I was blessed. I
tell you someone has always watched over me. Tim Kimber, Ed Conners and Pete
Grymkowski took a liking to me and watched over me. They were great to me.
They'd use me as a model in advertisements. At the time, Gold's had a motion
picture department run by a guy named Derek Barton. Through him, I got a ton of
commercial work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">My whole life was training. I had a single room unit on the beach. Hot
plate, sleeping bag. It was great. I was around the best. Pat Hayes, Charles
Glass, Mike Christian, Tom Platz. Platz? He was on another planet. I swear he'd
do leg curls, and you'd be spotting him, helping him do negatives. On the
downward motion you'd PUSH down as hard as possible against his resistance.
YOUR triceps would be spent doing this! He'd do 315 pounds squat for 50 reps to
the floor. He was an animal. I'm not saying this was good, but we'd train so
hard that we'd tear muscles from the bone. It was the Mecca, Gold's! There were
wrestlers, athletes, bodybuilders and an assortment of freaks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">Gold's was just one big room. You'd have Viator, Pillow, Teagan Clive.
These kids on Youtube now...they bench three change and think that's special.
What do they want? A cookie? Look, we'd INCLINE 400 pounds for 10-15 reps.
Everyone seemed to be doing dumbbell curls with 100's. This was the norm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Yes. The younger generation. They just don't know, many of them. Do
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV: </span></b>Look Mike, guys like you and I have been around for decades. It's
prudent and gracious to let someone else tell you how great you are. If you
have got to blow your own horn, well, it's rather easy to figure out, now,
isn't it? You are driven by arrogance, ego, fear. There's symbolism, and then
there is substance. These kids now don't know who Mike Katz is. Are you kidding
me? If it weren't for these guys, none of us would be lifting weights now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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him? He was a friend. He was so on point. You know he said, "If God didn't
make it-then don't eat it." I originally met him at a health and fitness
expo and HE told Me that he was my fan! He knew me from Bodyshaping. I was beyond
flattered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> I am blessed to have known him. So I continued competing in
California. I won the Mr. </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Gold Coast</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> in LA, and then was absolutely on cloud nine when I won the LA bodybuilding championships.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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LA and California shows were very likely to win the Mr. America, too.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>RV:</b> </span>Exactly. It's like my original vision board that I had formulated in
my parent's basement-it was all coming true for me. Backstage at the LA, Rick
Wayne approached me and said he wanted to put me on the cover of Flex Magazine.
I was shocked!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: You know, recently I read on the net that the Flex cover of you-you
are curling a dumbbell from the side-was one of the most popular bodybuilding
covers ever. You've done many covers, I've seen.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> Really? I didn't know that. Yes, I've appeared on 50 magazine covers.
Around this time is when I started doing television commercials. I was on the
beach and an assistant director approached me and asked me if I wanted to be in
a television commercial. He walked me over to the Pit on Venice Beach, and they
filmed me doing some curls. And there it was-I was in a Pepsi commercial. I met
a commercial producer at a party named Joe Pitka, and I got many jobs through
him. I did 15 commercials with Joe, in total I appeared in 47 television
commercials. You know, everything in life comes down to relationships. Good
ones lead you to where you want to go, who you want to be. It helped that I
constantly stayed in good shape, and, frankly, when I'd go on a casting call,
I'd usually get the job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my shoe size. A couple of weeks later a box arrived at my house and it was
filled with Nike gear. He was a class act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> I did a few scenes in movies, but I was not really attracted to the
prospects of a movie career. I still wanted to pursue my competitive
bodybuilding career. I was training very hard in 1987, and I recall Cameo
Kneur, Cory Everson's sister, was spotting me on bench press. In the midst of
the movement, my pec "locked" and the sound it made was like that of
a piece of plywood being torn in half. The pectoral muscle belly was ripped
completely in half. Lyle Alzado was there and he took me to the hospital, but,
with me not having health insurance at the time, they turned me away. Lyle
hooked me up with the surgeon for the Raiders and he did the surgical repair
for me. I remember being in the </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">hospital</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> bed following the surgery, and two </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">doctors</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> saw me, one older, the other much younger. The younger guy emphasized
that my tear was "the worst I've ever seen." The older doctor who
came in later said I'd be fine, to stay positive. I want to stress here, right
now, that for anybody reading this, it is very important to think about what
comes out of your mouth before you say it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">Of course, the older doctor was right, but, the simple truth at this
point for me was that my dream of chasing the Mr. Olympia title was over. I
must mention that Joe Pitka left me an envelope in my hospital room which held
five thousand dollars in cash in it. I was astounded. To this day, he wont let
me pay him back. Instead, I try to give back to others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: A very bad injury indeed. Were you laid up for a long time?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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my arm in a sling for about eight weeks. I was reduced to using a two pound
weight in physical therapy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Humbling. But you did of course get back into fantastic shape...and
then ESPN's Bodyshaping came along...<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV: </span></b>Well, remember what I said about relationships being key? I ended up
having some words and a disagreement with one gentlemen. Around this time, I
walked in to audition for Bodyshaping...and who was the owner of the show? Yes,
the guy I had had words with. Right there, I pretty much said, "Okay, I'll
just be on my way..." He told me to stay, and he gave me a second chance.
I got the part as you know, and it was life changing for me. We shot for 10
years, and the show itself ran for 16 years. We shot all over the world. We'd
do 100 shows a year, shooting five shows a day in two, ten day periods. I
worked with the most wonderful people-Kiana Tom, Debbie Kruk, Boyer Coe, Sal
the old timer. I ended up learning a lot about the technical aspects of production-lights,
camera, positioning. I got so much out of the whole experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">We all had to get certified in personal training every year. We had to </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">answer</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> fan mail, and, as you know, everyone is different. There is NO
universal, cookie-cutter solution. We'd have to give the "safe"
answer to the public. The only time I'd answer a question is if I tried it
myself or researched it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV: </span></b>Yes. There was a casting call for this opportunity at Gold's Gym.
Derek Barton called me and told me to come on down and try out for it. There
was a line of guys around the building trying out. I got the assignment. My
mother taught me as a kid, if my grandmother or someone gave me some money or a
gift for my birthday, always call them and thank them. If someone would give me
a job, I'd always call and let them know of my appreciation. Derek Barton-he
helped me get so many jobs. I ended up giving him a Movado watch as thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">I hung out with the guys from Van Halen for three days, we had a blast!
They were all very cool. This was the time Sammy Hagar was with them. When the
album came out, I could not believe it was only me on the cover! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>RV:</b> </span>Oh yes. Remember, in the late seventies and early eighties, personal
training as we know it today really didn't exist. Gregory Hines, a wonderful
person and a big, big bodybuilding fan, approached me in Gold's one day-he
actually knew who I was. He asked me to train him. I wasn't really sure what to
charge him, so I suggested $40 per hour. He said no, how about $75 and hour? I
trained him for years. I trained him for his role in 'Tap,' 'Jelly's Last Jam,'
I was a guest at his home many times. When he died, so young, it broke my
heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: He appeared at one of my events I promoted. He didn't want an
appearance fee or anything.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV:</span></b> You know, adversity introduces you to you. I buried my mom, my dad,
and my brother, all within a two year time frame. The day my brother got killed
was the same day my mother fell and broke her hip, which was the beginning of
the end for her. I trained Tony Danza, and when his mother died, I could not
relate to or feel his pain. When my mother died, it simply smashed me. Now,
with the holidays, there is no childhood home to come back to. Everyone is
gone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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choose their tomb stones. I've learned, at this point of my life, to wake up
with gratitude and just be happy that I am alive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">I have a rich, diverse life. Look at Frank Zane. He's evolved into music,
writing, other things other than bodybuilding. These bodybuilders today should
not cheat themselves out of opportunities and experiences outside of the realm
of physique. Face it. You are never, ever going to look like you did when you
were 25. Some of these guys, they talk about making a comeback. Why on earth
would they want to do this in their 50's? Their minds are simply not open to
anything new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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words. I won't say "hate." Why would I let anything cause me to hate
it? I walk away from toxicity. I'm always mindful of being responsible for the
positive energy I bring into a room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have been bigger. I had good upper body size. They are certainly not looking
for my type of physique today. You know, you'd see Lee Haney and say,
"Hey, I'd like to look like that." Today? No. Big blocky guys with
their guts hanging out? Bodybuilding has changed, and not at all for the good.
I was blessed that I was around in the days of Bob Paris and Matt Mendenhall.
If I didn't have the pec tear? I'm really not sure how far I'd have gone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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personally attend to the photo shoots. He gave me a contract, and he didn't
give many of those out. It wasn't much money, but he was respectful of me and
did open doors for me. He saw in me my marketability. Arnold I know but am not
in his inner circle. He's always been nice to me, and has always reinvented
himself. He's doing that even now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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too much of that. Like anyone at this for so many years, I train smarter now.
There is arthritis, the old pec tear, my neck is jacked up. You know this
doc-you are only as healthy as your spine lets you be. I am much kinder to
myself now. I mean, back in the day, we'd train like a pack of caged animals.
We'd pound the weights. Not good for the joints.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">RV: </span></b>Well, I'm not rich, but I am in a position where I am free to pursue
my passions. Freedom is key. Most of us don't know it, but that is what we are
all struggling for. I feel I am in the fourth quarter of life now, and I want
the coach to give me the ball. I don't always know how, but I will get to the
goal line. I am writing a book on my life, my journey, my passions and
motivations. I work a lot in photography. I have a friend dying currently from
pancreatic cancer, and I'm there for him to help make his remaining days as
good as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also happy and your path is unfettered by needless interruption. Thanks so much
for your time my friend.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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grateful, and pursue your passion, then happiness is sure to come.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-72211599345372750452015-04-17T15:05:00.000-07:002015-04-24T13:22:06.333-07:00A Conversation with IFBB Professional and Scandinavian Giant, Viggo Snoghoj. By Dr. Micheal Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">A Conversation with
IFBB Professional and Scandinavian Giant, Viggo Snoghoj. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">By Dr. Micheal Dusa</span></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: orange;">MD: Hi Viggo. I'll
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criteria I have for choosing interviewees is the maintenance of excellence over
extended periods of time. You are 54 years old and still look like you did when
you were trodding the IFBB boards. Tell me how you started out.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS: </span></b>Thanks Michael. I
knew at a young age that I just had to find a way to get the hell out of
Scandinavia. It's socialist, you know. Mediocrity is encouraged. If you
distinguish yourself in any way as being better or rising to the heights in any
endeavor, you are not looked upon well. There is jealousy. You will be the
target of hatred. People who are sad, struggling, do-nothings, they are
embraced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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idea. You know, I was born in Denmark, and my parents divorced when I was very
young-I was five years old. My schooling? It was mostly done in Norway. The
Norway school system-let me tell you, it was very, very rigorous. Far tougher
than the same levels here. Not now, though. Things have changed over there.
Along with school, I'd study 20 hours per week at home. I was very motivated to
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that here. Too many rights. Kids beat up teachers here and say whatever the
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sports were very big. I was an ectomorph-kind of naturally ripped. I had the
gift of being an all-around, great athlete. I was good at soccer and track and
field events. I did the 60 meter sprint, the 10K, I was a cross country skier
in the winters. For these sports, I'd also spend two to three hours per day
training for these sports.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: So, you were
going to classes, attending to your studies at home at a 20 hour per week clip,
playing various sports AND training 2-3 </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">hrs</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> a day for these same sports?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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course. Like I said, high school in Norway, back then? Much harder than what it
has become now. But, as I am today, I am bent on excellence. I had that fire,
just like Arnold, even before I knew of him or heard his Bavarian bark.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I did start lifting
weights at about age 16, because, let me tell you, you may never think it
looking at me today, but, at 16, other kids my age were way ahead of me in
height, weight, strength, everything! I school, we had gym class three days per
week. We'd do track, basketball, and once per week we'd go to the swim complex
in town. Well, we were there one day, and I saw the lifeguard, who was a
bodybuilder. I was like , "Holy shit!" I was 16 years old and 140
pounds, and I had never seen anybody so big. This guy? To me, he didn't even
look real.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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him to learn all of his secrets.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS: </span></b>(laughs) No. I
was too scared at the time to talk to him. Right there, my friend and I decided
to start lifting. My mother was sick at the time, so my sister, brother and I
were split up into different foster homes-we were spread far apart from each
other all around the country. I joined a local gym but it was one of those
set-ups where men could only use the facility on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, the women on the other days. It was a tiny place. My friend and I
used our scholarship and student loan money to buy some equipment, and we moved
my mother's bedroom furniture into the living room, and equipped her bedroom
with our new exercise gear. We used the end tables and stacked up phone books
for makeshift squat racks, that kind of stuff. When my mother came back home
from the hospital, she stayed in the living room and we continued to workout in
her bedroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you guided? Did you know what to do, inherently?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">VS: </span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Nobody in
particular helped us. We were training six days per week. In Norway, there was
Weider's magazines, and a magazine called Hercules in the stores. We'd order
stuff from Weider. First thing I recall seeing was a black and white photograph
of Arnold doing a double bicep pose. Between seeing him and rapidly gaining ten
pounds of muscle in about two months, I was like, "Holy crap," this
is what I'm </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">gonna</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> do! By the time I was 17, and was learning more and more,
well, I had to choose someone to model myself after. There was Mike Katz, tall
like me, but not really the shape I wanted. Ferrigno too, but somewhat taller
than me. Arnold? My height exactly, we are both 6'1.5". I was looking for
sameness. I must say this: I feel that bodybuilding is about height, not
weight. C'mon. comparing a guy four feet two inches to me, at six feet two
inches? It's just not fair when you compare Lee Priest to me. The 212 class at
the Olympia? It's stupid.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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today, Viggo. Stupidity abounds.</span></b></div>
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Clairmonte, Shawn Ray, Vince Taylor, these guys did not weigh much, but they
were the best ever. I think Clairmonte was perfect. This is bodybuilding, it is
an art. It's not boxing, its not wrestling. The tall guys hardly get noticed,
as it is easier to look at the short, more compact guys. Remember, when you are
under the lights, weight means nothing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Charles Fautz, and he was saying he'd see Zane under lights, alone, and he was
untouchable-he looked like the most dense, carved marble.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Yes. You know, I
got hooked on it. I'd be at home, and I'd suddenly start to see stuff. I'd look
in the mirror and seemingly all of a sudden there would be new lines and
definition. I was doing Arnold's routine, and, you know, I'd trained 3-4 hours
per day for sports, so a two hour lifting routine was not so bad at all. My
legs did suck, however. I'd always run alot, and I started with very, very
skinny legs. They were long, skinny, and bow-legged from playing soccer. I
always warmed up every workout with five sets of calves. I saw what Arnold did
for his calves, and we did lots of donkey calf raises in the bedroom for
calves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You mentioned
Arnold, Lou and Mike Katz.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS: </span></b>Oh yes, of
course. There finally came the day when I was able to acquire the movie Pumping
Iron...it didn't come to our country until well after it was released. (laughs)
It was a BIG event in my area. Everyone came over to watch it. I had to keep
shushing everyone , especially when Arnold would be talking, which was alot! I
had to hear what he was saying! At a young age, I was endowed with Arnold's
attitude. I would just flat out tell people that I was the best. Remember,
Mike, where I told you I was coming from. It was socialism. Anyone here in
America that thinks this nonsense works...well, it doesn't. They don't want you
to think on your own. You certainly are not special. They want you hooked on
the government dole. This doesn't go along with being an athlete. How do you
think an athlete wins? By being the opposite of a socialist. There is jealousy,
envy. Anyone like me in that part of the world, they get a tax shelter in
Monaco or Luxembourg, and this is because they all want OUT.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bodybuilding being a singular art, this is attractive to you?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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and field, skiing, bodybuilding, all of these things depend on self-reliance
and the best that YOU can be. Soccer? Well, winning was certainly not important
to everyone. Me? I couldn't win enough. I'd get pissed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Sounds alot like
Michael Jordan.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Yes. I HAD to
win. I was born this way. I couldn't take it that most of the soccer guys
couldn't give a shit, and I had to be part of that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: So you wanted to
pattern your physique after Arnold.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Yes. But
understand, my hips were wider than his, so I had to weigh more than him. I had
to make my shoulders that much wider to create the contrast in the hip to
shoulder ratio. Arnold's shoulders were so-so, his legs, unflexed, were
slender, but great when flexed. These days he'd be considered a light bodybuilder.
He had "movement" in his muscles. Guys now-they have clumps of
unmoving, undetailed mass, slapped awkwardly here and there. We wanted tiny
little fibers and details everywhere, butterflies, I call them. That is the
look I like. The guy who just took second in the Arnold, Branch Warren. Now,
Michael, just who in Hell wants to look like that? This Big Ramy fellow- the
young fan boys may think he is "jacked," and "swole," but
he will NEVER win the Olympia. Look at events like the FIBO. These guys,
flocking around with all these ghastly tattoos, 25 inch arms. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">They are idiots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Viggo, I really
think I'm gonna have to start pressuring you to tell me how you really feel....<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> I avoid these
gatherings. I never lie, Michael. In the 90's, I was top ten in the world. Me,
Paul Dillett, Ferrigno, we were all in the same mold size wise. Did you know I
was called "the Scientist?" I had access to HGH, I was the man. Look.
Bodybuilding was my job. It was not a dalliance. I would not take a certain
testosterone because I </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">immediately</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> got gynecomastia when I did. I am honest
about what I did. Who is ever honest, about nearly anything?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: True. Once I
finally started living a total life of truth, only then was I free.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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1993-1994, everyone would ask about drugs. I'd explain it to them, and I was
sponsored by Twinlab, who was very good to me. This was my full time job, I'd
use any chemical available that I thought would further my career. I knew more
about it than my doctor, he'd just write me the prescriptions. You know, before
I ever did any steroid or bodybuilding drug, I read everything I could get my
hands on for six and a half years. Chemistry, biology. My high school was very
hard, and I concentrated on these areas there. I got accepted by three chiropractic
universities in Canada back then, but didn't go, as I had gotten married at 20
and moved back to Denmark.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lived at Ed Conner's house in Venice Beach and Paul Dillett lived nearby. I
helped him with his schedule. We carefully went over his diuretic schedule
leading up to the Arnold Classic show. It was exactly what I took four months
earlier. I said, "Paul, you cannot take more than this!" I advised
him on a Pedialyte concoction that I'd keep on the sidestage to drink if
cramping up. Well, he went to the show with Charles Glass and some other
prominent trainer-can't remember who right now.. Before prejudging, he thought
he was holding a bit of water, and I advised him to take a tiny lasix shot. I
told him to not be afraid to drink. Well, instead of 10mgs, he took 40 mgs of
lasix! He cramped so badly onstage that he couldn't move, and, as you know, he
was carried offstage in a most </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">unceremonious</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> way. He called me and said,
"We fucked up." I was like, what do you mean "We?" He told
me he followed my instructions. He didn't. They gave him IV sugar solution in
the ambulance. The next two shows, in Europe, he did win, so he was in shape.
It's just that he got very bad advice by his helpers at the Arnold.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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23 years of age. I had read that the safest time to do this was when the body
had stopped growing, wisdom teeth had come in. I did a 6-8 week cycle of
primobolin. Frankly, the results were not great. I won the 1982 Junior
Scandanavian Championships at 21 years old with no drugs. I weighed the same as
Zane, only I was taller. In 1983, I took the year off, but in 1984 I had read
in Mentzer's book that he had taken dianabol, but I did not have this, so I
took small doses of primobolin and deca durabolin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There were none back
then. People would get the steroids on vacation, and bring them back home with
them. I started eating voluminous levels of food to get big. At the Danish
championships this year, I took third out of three guys in my class. Man, I was
SO pissed off. I was picked as the coach of the Danish team to go to the world
championships in Las Vegas, but my guys did not place very well. We did have a
high old time, however. We were there for 17 days, spent half our time at
Venice. It was a huge learning experience. That show, the winners were Demay,
Christian and Rich Gaspari. All the guys were training at Joe Gold's World
Gym-Haney, Paris, Platz, Samir Bannout. It was a fun, great atmosphere. Arnold
was there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sven Ole Thorsen is? Arnold's very close friend of years. Well, he owned a gym
in Denmark when I won the Scandanavian championships. This is a show where the
five Scandinavian countries are pitted against each other. Sven had pictures of
Arnold everywhere in that gym. It was like a shrine to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mike, I never take
anything away from anyone. If you don't have the discipline and genetics to
win, why do the drugs? To pick up girls? This was my profession, bodybuilding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I was actually caught
cheating in 1988. The team that caught me was the same team that nailed Ben
Johnson in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. They were the IOC team, and they were sent
to Brisbaine where the World's Fair was being held, as well as the Amateur Mr.
Universe. We were told that we could stop the Winstrol 30 days out and not get
caught by a drug test, but dianabol would be ok. Me and 11 other guys got
caught on the winstrol, and I lost my license to compete for two years. I had
to pay a fine of $1,500-which was plane fare. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Here's one for you.
The previous year, you know, Ben Weider always wanted to get bodybuilding into
the Olympics.</span></div>
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the previous year. Joe and Ben were smoozing with the president of the IOC. It
was a dog and pony show. Yes, they had a drug test, and everybody passed. The
truth is half the guys failed, and they just thew the tests into the garbage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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upon. In Denmark, I was in a Burger King commercial, my image eating a </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">burger</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> was on all the buses, I was on TV in 85, it was a fantastic year. I was getting
cocky, and this is not good in a socialist country. I paid 300% more money for
a Toyota Supra that I would pay for it here, I had my own tee shirts. I brought
an entourage of 50 wearing my shirts and they sat in the front row at a show I
was in. I sure had everyone hating me. I had a perfect score, but still half
the people booed me. These were the Danish Nationals and I won, I was the big
name. The Russian dianabol and harder training did it for me. I do wish I had
maintained a lower profile back then.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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finally find your way into the IFBB?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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federation wrote a letter to Wayne Demilia, asking if I could transfer my professional
license from WABBA/NABBA, to it's IFBB representative in Denmark. They said to
Wayne, Viggo-you will just love him. I paid $200 for my IFBB license and then
started touring and guest posing as an IFBB pro.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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competing in IFBB shows. I got 11th and 12th in my first two shows. Remember, I
was going against the greats, Coleman, Priest. There would be 30-40 guys, but
I'd make the top 15 so could pose at the night show. I was doing very well. You
know, it helped very much that I always stayed within 5 pounds of my stage
weight. I'd guest pose always, a thousand dollars a pop. I'd sell pictures,
shirts. Twinlab, my sponsor, would get me work. But no really big paychecks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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preparing myself for life in the USA. Twinlab in Sweden transfered me to
Twinlab in New York, so this was a great step for me. The Blechman brothers,
ABB and Twinlab were very good to me. I started placing higher, fifth in
Finland, seventh in France post Olympia. Clairmonte had won all of these
post-Olympia shows.</span></div>
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initial move to the USA. Jim Lorimer invited me to do the Arnold, but I got the
flu and called Wayne, asking him what I should do. He invited me to do the
famous Night of the Champions in NYC, and he set me up and flew me out. I got
15th out of 44 guys, there were so, so many good bodybuilders there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> He flew me out to
California in 1994. I remember the really nice hotel and I actually met Roger
Callard in the lobby there. I got to my suite and had a very long telephone
conversation with Joe. Remember, I was with Twinlab at the time. Joe said he
needed me in California, but I told him I hated it there. The air was horrible,
and in Florida it was so much better. He said he needed me training at Gold's,
taking photos, all that. But I told him I could come and go, and he had plenty
of guys out there anyway. We went back and forth like this other times, too,
for some time. Look. Many, many guys would kiss Joe's ass. I was respectful,
but I don't kiss ass. I stayed with ABB and Twinlab.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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supplied all the top guys, the IFBB pros, with Swedish HGH. It was the best in
the world. I got it straight from the factory and didn't have to pay for my own
stuff-it was expensive</span></div>
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have known it, but I was pretty much retired. I had married my new wife, an
American, and she was demanding and wanted more cash flow. I started working
for Lexus as a leasing director.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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quandary, as it directly relates in its paucity to pro bodybuilding, reared
it's ugly head.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Yes. Look, I
could go in the Master's Olympia and try for the 10K top prize. Or, take an
offer of a lifetime. I became the personal trainer, in-house, and bodyguard for
a billionaire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I met a world of
people having nothing to do with the bodybuilding world. Private jets,
equestrian, everything was a new experience. Helicopters. It was a different
world. I went from 265 pounds to 210, and wasn't taking testosterone or deca so
my joints were killing me. But the sky was the limit. I was paid 5k per month,
no bills, all expenses paid. The urge to compete evaporated. I was with him for
three years until his wife served him with divorce papers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In 2003 I married my
current wife, Elizabeth, and she was tired of all the traveling anyway, so I
got back to things and started training again. I did the 2008 Pro World Masters
and did only 20% of drugs I'd do in the past. Darrem Charles won, X-Man was
second. I got middle of the pack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: How about your
inspiration, The Oak.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> I never got too
personal with Arnold-he was always surrounded by a throng of people. I trained
with Sven in 1985 at World's, and we'd all show up at 7:30, including Arnold.
It was so much fun. He was loud, funny, cracking jokes. He didn't train much,
but he was there. He was skinny, too. About 190 pounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Oh yes. I was
about 230, much bigger than him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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training with Billy Smith, and they'd do cardio. I wanted none of that, so I
didn't join them. If you train hard enough with weights, well, there's your
cardio!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: Food?<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>VS:</b></span> I'd keep carbs
high. I'd eat lots of broccoli and fart alot. I ate tremendous amounts of food.
Everything was measured in pounds. Cottage cheese, broccoli, chicken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You seem like
you'd be a template for a movie guy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> I did castings in
Florida, print work, TV, infomercials, they called me Fabio (laughs). I was
always the only tall, blond, muscular guy with blue eyes, as in Florida, folks
were black or cuban. I got lots of work. I did some Spanish soaps. But, I sucked
so bad. I was conscious. You can't be conscious-you have to BECOME the
character. Like an out of body experience. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If I had worked at it
like Arnold did, I could have done it. Remember Hercules in New York?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Also known in
some confines as Hercules Goes Bananas. Since that was an insult to monkees
everywhere, they changed the title. Yes, I remember.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Arnold's voice in. He is unique. He's not an actor. He knows this. Deniro, he's
an actor. Arnold? He's a movie star.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and a daughter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Yes. My son lives
in Denmark and he is working on his second master's degree at Copenhagen
University. He was a skateboarder and is now into golf. We have the greatest
relationship. My daughter lives in Sweden and is a model, beautiful like her
mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: So, you live in
the perpetually sunny confines of Florida, and have a personal training
business. Tell me about that.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> We live in
Lighthouse Point, near Boca Raton and Coco Beach. It's a very wealthy area, and
we have a duplex on the water. It's beautiful-we look out on the water and see
the boats and palm trees. The training business has gone well, but my club is
currently in transition, so I will see how that turns out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Will you ever
compete again? At 54, looks like you could walk in a show today and represent.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS: </span></b>If Ferrigno runs
a master's division at his Legacy show this year, I would do the over 50 for
fun. I will say I hate the direction of bodybuilding now. Well, there is no
direction. It is already dead in the water, going nowhere. You know that Vacuum
shot of Zane, the iconic photo you post? THAT. No one was ever drier than that.
He didn't even weigh much. Frank had it all. I liked the look of Levrone at his
best.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Charles Clairmonte,
Berry DeMey, that is bodybuilding. Tell me, would anyone want to look like Kai
Green, Big Ramy? I know the fan-boys say he is "swole" and a
"beast," but he will NEVER win the Olympia. Green and Heath were
WORSE than they were in 2013. Heath's stomach looked horrible. C'mon man. Too
much HGH, IGF-1, Insulin. They are eating 8-10 meals per day. Fat grows around
their intestines, they grow, the ab muscles are pushed to the sides, you can
clearly see this. Dennis Wolf looks even worse. These guys are eating
themselves into oblivion. You know-they set their alarm clocks for every 2-3
hours so they can get up and eat twice a nite-they have to feed every three
hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Good God, sounds
like locusts or something!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS:</span></b> Tell me, how do
you get people to participate in that? Who in Hell wants that?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You know, Vince
Taylor, great guy, he's my friend down here. But, it's true, he is the laziest
bodybuilder in the world. He eats junk. I tried to get him to do a leg workout
with me, and he was done after my warm up. I told him we had two hours to go,
and he was like , "Not me." He has all this muscle mass without the
training. Everything he did was with light cables. The most he weighed was 220. </span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bodybuilding is the
most narcissistic sport in history. The positive, old day </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">camaraderie</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">, basement
gyms, out of the way places, local shows, hard core fans, gone.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Viggo, keep this
quiet, but if I told you that there was still a place like that, and I could
take you there, would you come with me?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">VS: </span></b>You know,
somehow, Michael, I believe you could. We were like the Gods of the universe
back then, the 80's and 90's were best in those senses. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">We walk around at all
times as our own product, we look different than others. The USA is very
positive, people approach you, want their picture with you. Very few ask about
drugs. In Europe? They don't want to know about the hard work, just the drugs.
They make good times out of feeling sorry for themselves back there. In my
country, mediocrity is rewarded. Here? People should be grateful. It is like
night and day here.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17.1200008392334px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"I am 54 and nobody wants to do my leg workout with me"</b></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You know, Michael, in
its finality, no, I could not be Mr. Olympia. But I did what I came here to do,
I have had a very fun life, I have fans all over the world, except for some bad
bursitis, I enjoy great health. (Laughs) I am 54 and nobody wants to do my leg
workout with me. Young kids? Well, they either wear those goofy board shorts or
think they are gonna get legs without training.</span></div>
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the pressure on Manion. These guys would do well looking like Cedric McMillan,
Toney Freeman, those types. The other guys can't even hold their poses. They
get big and ugly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I do get down to
Florida on occasion. I'd love to do lunch. Or some Scandanavian food. get your
secrets. Just not a leg workout. Thanks so much for the words as well as your
cosmopolitan world view, my friend.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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appreciate what you are doing in the service of kindling the ebbing fire that
was bodybuilding when it was good. May we see it's return soon.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>Tak Viggo og alle de bedste fra dine fans pa</b></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-31015245949216409382015-04-16T14:25:00.003-07:002015-04-16T14:27:05.470-07:00A Conversation with 70's National Amateur bodybuilding champion, Dave Spector. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">A Conversation with
70's National Amateur bodybuilding champion, Dave Spector. By Dr. Michael Dusa</span></b></span></div>
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<b style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;">MD: Hey Dave! Great
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to, Michael.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I remember you
when I was a kid...an early magazine cover showed you with a tremendous
side-chest shot. And you were RIPPED...like unto a Zane-esque figure. How did
you start out?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>Thanks Mike. I
guess you can say that I started out in bodybuilding in a most indirect way.
When I was only eight years old, my father died right in front of me. He was
only 38 years old-it was a massive heart attack. Two years prior to this
tragedy, my little sister, she was only five years old-well, at this time, doctors
still actually made house calls.He gave her penicillin, and she had a bad
reaction to it, and she died. My mother, a very strong woman, brought us up on
her own, myself and my two brothers. To this day, she lives only ten minutes
away from me in Boca Raton, Florida. She's 88 years old, owns her home, takes
care of her garden, and works out three times per week with one of my trainers.
Sorry for digressing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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information is vital, Dave. Carry on as you will.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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I grew up on Long Island, and I was always into sports. When I was 12 years
old, my mother bought me a plastic Dan Lurie weight set-you know, the thin bar,
the collars that you had to screw on and off. So I started with that. In
seventh grade, I was a little chunky and had not yet started with the weights.
Well, we had gym class of course and Marvin Goldberg was our gym teacher. I
just want to say now that Mr. Goldberg was a very huge influence in my life,
and he just passed away last year. So, there was a guy named Steve who was the
best wrestler in our entire school. In physical education class there was a
wrestling mat- and Steve would regularly kick my ass every day on that mat!
But, after about six or eight weeks, I started doing pretty well against him. I
ended up joining the wrestling team in high school and college, and ended up a
national champion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Phenomenal! You
know, a lot of the legends I've been interviewing seem to have wrestling
nestled somewhere in their background. Maybe there is a connection to bodybuilding
excellence and that sport. I live close to WWE headquarters...maybe I should go
down there and get thrown around for a while....<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>(laughs). No,
don't do that. I don't think it would end well for you(both laugh). In my
senior year of high school, we adopted free-style, Greco Roman wrestling as a
category. It was the first year this style was used, and I excelled in it. That
Summer, 20 kids were taken as part of the national team, and it was a great,
great time for me. I traveled all over the country, and ended up competing at
University of Iowa. The very famous and iconic Dan Gable was there, and I won
my category for the Greco Roman Nationals-this was for all of America. This was
the best Summer of my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Biggest name in wrestling as I know. That is a tremendous achievement Dave.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>Thank you. I feel
mostly I won in wrestling because of my physical strength. I could bench press
350 pounds at a bodyweight of 177. I was a good student and won the scholar
athlete award. I attended Montclair State College and wrestled for them from
1974 to 1976. We became Division 3 national champions. Well, I ended up blowing
out my knee, had three or four surgeries on it, and stopped wrestling my junior
year. I then transferred to CW Post, and earned my B.S. degree in health
education. Overall, I played football and lacross as well, but wrestling was my
favorite. Just look at Richard Perillo's kid. Great, great high school wrestler
with a tremendous physique.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Richie's son is a
prodigy. Rich senior has done a great job in producing one of America's best
and brightest. Wish there were more like him...<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span></b> He is. As I
mentioned, my junior high coach was great, actually much better than my high
school coach. In high school, I was the one who actually ran the practices, our
coach was not really there for us. It's true that in high school, I didn't
really have much challenge as far as competition went, not until college in
Greco Roman style was I challenged. In this style, its all throws, so my upper
body strength really helped me. In high school, we were on our own as far as
weight lifting was concerned. I had always lifted just for sports perfomance
until the knee injury. In a meet at Lehigh University, I actually split my
olecranon (elbow) in two. At this point, I just didn't want my athletic
scholarship anymore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at CW Post and I had built a good physique. I joined Olympic Health Club in
Long Island, and it was here that I met and befriended Olympic legend, Alfred
(Al) A. Oerter. He was the nicest person. He was 285 pounds when I met him. He
could curl 315 pounds for sets of six repetitions. Al is the only athlete to
win the same Olympic event (discus) four times in a row (1956, 1960,1964,1968)
and setting Olympic records each time. My first bodybuilding contest was
actually called "Mr. Jester Street." (laughs) That was the name of
the night club it was held in. I didn't even train for it, but I won! It's fair
to say that at the time, I really didn't know what I was doing. Still, this lit
a spark of enthusiasm in me to pursue competing further. It was fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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actually remember, I think, seeing Al Oerter competing on the Superstars when I
was a kid, and all I remember was his incredibly defined quad muscles.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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introduced me to another legendary champ, John Boos. We started going to John's
house, he had a gym in his basement. I'll never forget Al bringing me
there...John was in the middle of his workout. He was 5'3" but powerfully
built, strong as a mammoth. About 205 pounds. He looked at me and just said,
"Hey, you, come over here." I came down the stairs and he told me to
take my clothes off. I threw a double bicep shot, and he just told me to come
back tomorrow to start training with him. His place was great. All hand made
equipment. John and Al, they taught me so much. John won the short class in the
Mr. World, and is 69 now. Still in great shape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span></b> We were known as
the "Cellar Dwellers." (laughs) Newsday did an article on the three
of us and our basement training, and this is how we became known. I miss Al. He
was a dear friend and mentor until he passed. He'd tell me, "Look forward,
always. The next event is all that matters." He always had a four year
plan in winning all those Olympic medals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1977, the first regular bodybuilding show that I won was the Mr. Apollo. I won
the novice division. The same night, there was also the open division being
held. Much stiffer competition here. John Boos told me to stay in my sweat suit
as long as possible, until just before I go on stage, and to just do 50 push
ups to pump up. The guys in this division were HUGE. I disrobed and got in line
back stage. Well, who was in line next to me? None other than John Kemper...and
he took a look at me and said, "Who the F--K are YOU?" (both laugh).
I won the class! I was surprised I beat John. These guys were great. I lost the
overall to Ron Teufel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: Man, Kemper was
great. Loved that guy. Teufel, strong and one of the thickest, dense guys of
his day. Both gone now. <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>DS:</b></span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Great people. You
know I went to high school with John DeFendis-his brother was also a great
wrestler. I competed with John, Mike Torchia, Tom Terwilliger and other greats
in the Mr. Metropolitan. As you know, Mike, that was a great show. You won
that, and it was like a springboard to the national stage. As far as competing,
I think my best showings were in the Mr. New York State and the Mr. Atlantic
USA, both big wins for me In the Junior Mr. America, I took second in the tall
class to Terry Brooks. He was good, but there was lots of booing from the
crowd. After the show, I think he was </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">embarrassed</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> to approach me. Jim Seitzer
won the overall. Jim was a very nice guy. He looked great and deserved the win.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I met Jim in
California when I was 16 at Gold's. True, he was very nice and even gave me
some lifting advice.Are you still in touch with a lot of folks from your old
bodybuilding days?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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John Defendis and even Mike Ashley, who has a training studio close to me here
in Florida.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>Yes, I've done
well. In 1979, when I won the New York State show, the emcee of the show was a
physical therapist. He convinced me to relocate to Syracuse and help him open
five fitness centers. We were ahead of our time with these facilities, as we
offered training and also physical rehabilitation. While in Syracuse, and after
the Junior America, I was training for the Mr. America, and I badly tore my bicep.
I got one of those 'curtain roll' injuries while doing preacher curls-I was
going too heavy. Essentially, I lost my symmetry and I gave up bodybuilding
competition at this point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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injury-tough to overcome and occupy the same physical shape you once had.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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at the time, I was like a machine. I'd rise at 5 am, from 5:30 to 6:30 I'd
train, I'd substitute teach after this from 7 am to 3:30 am, I'd be at Boos'
house fro 4-5:30 to train again, and from 6-10 pm I'd manage the gym. At 10 pm
I'd prepare my food for the next day. I'd do this every day except of course
for the weekends. Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing-I loved it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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describe a typical day's </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">nutrition</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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a meal, but I'd have a tablespoon of peanut butter at night to settle my
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cool concoction. I'd take shredded wheat, about a cup of it. A half pound of
low fat cottage cheese, three soft boiled eggs and a can of tuna. I'd mix this
up and store it in tupperware for consumption the next day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">At the time, I lived
with two other guys in an apartment. A few times, my food was gone. I asked my
roomates and they swore they hadn't eaten it. I finally discovered that one of
the guy's girlfriends, who would stay over at times, had a sleepwalking
problem. She'd sleep walk to the fridge, eat my food, and then go back to sleep
(both laugh)!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I had college
roomates who'd do that. They'd do their sleeping in class, get drunk at our
dorm, then eat my food. Didn't end well for them.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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running twice each week, for two miles, as fast as I could. I did this at a
bodyweight of 197. I liked running. In my thirties I ran the Marine Corps
marathon. I'd train heavy with the weights with very little rest. I mean, I'd
do maybe 25 sets in a workout with NO rest in between sets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>Well, the
partners eventually split. I took over two of the clubs. In 1982, I saw on TV
"Body By Jake," You know, Jake Steinfeld. I'm thinking, I can do
this...this guy is just a salesperson. I was hanging out in a bar around this
time, about 175 pounds but I was ripped. A fat guy sitting at the bar looked at
me and said, "I want to look like you." This guy was known in the
area-he owned several car dealerships and had money. I told him I'd train him
and gave him my card. Well, three weeks go by and he finally calls me.
"I'm a fat shit, please help me." That's exactly what he said. I
charged him $50 per session. Remember, this was Syracuse in the early 80's-not
a lot of money up there at the time. (laughs) That very night, I made up a
brochure with a pic of myself on it. It said, "If Dave can't get you in
shape, nobody can.(laughs)" Well, this guy went from 248 pounds of flab to
180 pounds! Remember, this guy was constantly starring in his own car
dealership television commercials, and everyone knew and saw him. Since he was
wealthy, his circle of influence was people of high net worth. That month I was
swarmed with business. Everyone saw how I helped this guy, and I was suddenly
working 13 hours per day, everyday. It never stopped. I never had to spend on
advertising-I still don't. It's all referrals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">At this point, I told
my remaining partner to take the gyms. I opened a studio in downtown Syracuse.
We were doing 250 appointments per week. I did open a second location across
town, which did ok, but it was hard to be at both.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: It's a
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>Yes, it is. I got
sick of the snow in Syracuse. They were great people there-there is no
phoniness. I'm still close with some of the people there today. I remember one
day rather vividly. It was a Monday morning, a very gray, dank day. There was a
blanket of snow. My 6:30 am client was a no-show. I decided right there to sell
the business and buy a condo on the water in Florida.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people, I am sure, think of doing the same. Most don't dare...<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b>Right. My mom was
already living down there. I moved down and first worked out of a gym, and then
opened my own place in central Boca. I was charging $75 per hour and had two
trainers working with me. My client built a building close to the water, and I
looked at a space he'd had available, it was 400 thousand dollars, which I did
not have. But, since I really wanted the space, I got 12 clients to give me 10
thousand dollars each as a pre-pay on their programs with me, and there was my
120 K down payment for the space. I had to do a buildout as well, so the </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">total</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> was about 600K. I have an upscale clientele, I mean some are billionaires. It's
all referral. We do a two hour consultation, we do blood work, nutrition
programs, the goal setting component is VERY key. Its just me and two other
trainers. On average, a client spends $300 per week for three sessions, but
they get all quality.</span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">DS: </span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bodybuilding
helped me a lot. You know, my competitive career was pretty short. The bicep
injury decided that for me. But I've learned so much, and continue to learn to
this day. I am certified by the NSCA and ACSM. These, to me, are the two very
best training credentialing and teaching organizations. I am certified as a
personal trainer and </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><a href="http://www.nsca.com/CSCS_Certification_2/">Certified</a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.nsca.com/CSCS_Certification_2/"> Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS)</a>, and
as an exercise physiologist. One of the smartest people in the country in the
fitness industry, Dr. Abbott, has a school that helps you pass the NSCA and
ACSM. It's 450 hours of learning to get through his course. It is no-nonsense.
You know, we are working with people's insides AND outsides, and, as a
bodybuilder and nothing else, I didn't think of this. There are joint limits,
people on medications, Beta blockers. There's so much to know. I'd much rather
have my present day self train me then my old, bodybuilding self.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: That speaks
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span></b> It does. I work
on HABITS regarding nutrition. You take a guy who is 300 pounds...you go
slowly. I mean, he may have never been in shape in his life. He doesn't even
know what it feels like to truly enjoy good health. We focus on short term
goals, aimed at the long term.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: So, Dave, life is
good?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span></b> Yes, great. I
walk out on my deck, look down on my boat in the marina, I love my work.
There's a lot of hours...I am 60 years old today, in fact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Happy birthday!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span></b> Thanks Mike. I am
in good shape. I weigh 165 at about 8% body fat. I push the road sled. It's a
great work out. I take no medications, but my right knee will eventually have
to be replaced. I have a porsche, but don't really live extravagantly. My three
brothers and sister, we get together once per year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are winding down here. Before I let you go, some have asked me about a photo of
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yeah. That. Denie Walter, the famous MTI writer and photographer who usually
just went by "Denie", he was doing a story called "Dave Spector
Trains Lats." We went to a train yard, and I am in top shape, just in
shorts. I'm sitting there, pulling a rope affixed to a parked train, Denie is
shooting photos. Well, all of a sudden, a cop has a gun pointed right at my
head, point blank! He didn't believe we were shooting for a magazine, and he
took us to jail. I mean, I am wearing no clothes! Just wearing shorts the whole
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want to say that life is a journey. There are many ups and downs-for everyone.
Don't let the downs get to you, just keep going. Everything will be fine. When
I tore my biceps, I thought my life was over. A new door opened, I switched my
focus to helping others. Goodness always comes back to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-13985549449700605532015-03-30T23:54:00.005-07:002016-12-07T01:33:42.308-08:00The Anabolic Power of Leucine. By Veeraj Goyaram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As you know, Leucine is one of the three Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and is the most significant among the three, and even among all other amino acids, in terms of boosting muscle growth. Leucine can stimulate protein synthesis in skeletal muscle by activating a special protein called mTOR. My professor at the university nicknamed me mTOR because of my obsession with this protein. mTOR is known as a signalling protein, meaning that it serves to transmit signals in the muscle cell, signals that increases PROTEIN SYNTHESIS in skeletal muscle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><i>Leucine can directly activate the anabolic switch mTOR, an ability </i></span></span><i style="color: red; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">that it shares with the powerful anabolic hormone Insulin and IGF-1</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">That's true. The higher the Leucine content of a protein source (up to a certain point) the greater is its anabolic power. In a study by Dr. Layne Norton and his colleagues (Norton et al., 2012) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign it was found that protein with a higher leucine content, namely egg and whey protein, were found to be more anabolic than proteins like Wheat and Soy when fed to rats. Wheat protein contains 6.8%, soy has 8% while egg and whey have 8.8% and 10.9% respectively of Leucine. </span></div>
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zeal among both supplement users and the supplements industry. Athletes rushed
to consume higher amounts of Leucine by supplementing their meals and shakes
with leucine in spite of having already reached the leucine threshold for that
intake. At the same time, the supplements industry responded by commercialising
BCAA products with extra Leucine, hence the birth of 3:1:1, 8:1:1 or even
10:1:1 BCAA ratios (Leucine: Isoleucine: Valine) and the rapid fading of the
traditional 2:1:1 BCAA products. Because 10:1:1 is 5 times more anabolic than
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Isoleucine and Valine in the blood (not a good idea). If you are willing to
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are using less whey protein. In other words you do some "spiking".
For instance, a study (Churchward-Venne et al., 2012) compared the anabolic
effect of a 25g dose of whey protein (contains 3g Leucine) to a dose of 6.25g
Whey protein with added Leucine (making 3g Leucine total). The results showed a
similar anabolic effect but the effect was short lived. Therefore, forget about
adding Leucine to a suboptimal dose of whey protein. Use the full on dose of
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trigger of anabolism. <i><span style="color: red;"><b>You need the other amino acids as well for muscle protein
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I have got success with with Dr. Norton's recommendation (PDF link in references section) of aiming for 3g Leucine
per meal, spacing these meals by 4-5 hours. In between meals take a supplement
of either 2-3g Leucine or 4-6g BCAA (2:1:1 ratio) either alone or along with
carbohydrates depending on your caloric intake goals. A whey protein shake which is usually Leucine-rich may also work fine. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For instance, if you
eat breakfast at 6:00am, take Leucine as per above at 8:00am and then follow it
up with another meal at 10:00am. This Leucine supplementation strategy may be a blessing for natural bodybuilders. Don't expect to blow up but if you are natty you will already be one who appreciates things that make a little difference to your physique. BCAAs and/ or Leucine can thus be implemented in both cutting and mass gaining programs. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Other benefits of Leucine</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Leucine has some other benefits which will be discussed in greater depth in other articles and I would like to mention some of them here</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. The anabolic properties of Leucine may be a blessing for the elderly as it helps in the preservation of muscle mass (Komar et al., 2015). Leucine in combination with vitamin B6 may also aid in boosting bodyfat loss (Zemel et al, 2012). Finally, Leucine in combination with HMB and creatine monohydrate can attenuate muscle atrophy caused by myostatin (Mobley et al, 2014).</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b>It is very likely that John Bubb, Mr. Universe competitor<br />in the 60s consumes a leucine-rich diet. John, 80 years young,<br />contributes to our website via <a href="http://bodybuilding-mauritius.blogspot.com/search/?q=Bubb">articles</a></b></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Churchward-Venne, T.A., et al.</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Supplementation of a suboptimal protein dose with leucine or
essential amino acids: effects on myofibrillar protein synthesis at rest and
following resistance exercise in men. Journal of Physiology. 2012;590:2751-2765.</span><u1:p></u1:p><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Komar B, Schwingshackl L, Hoffmann G.</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Effects of leucine-rich protein supplements on anthropometric
parameter and muscle strength in the elderly: a systematic review and
meta-analysis. J Nutr Health Aging. 2015;19(4):437-46.</span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid (HMB) and creatine monohydrate prevent
myostatin-induced Akirin-1/Mighty mRNA down-regulation and myotube atrophy. J
Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2014 Aug 13;11:38.</span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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proteins is a determinant of postprandial skeletal muscle protein synthesis in
adult rats. Nutrition and Metabolism. 2012;9:67.</span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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oxidation and oxidative and inflammatory stress in overweight and obese
subjects. Nutrients. 2012;4;529.41.</span><u1:p></u1:p><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-84971840356381970612015-03-30T01:42:00.000-07:002015-04-15T23:42:05.111-07:00A Conversation with Former Mr. America and Mr. Universe, Mick Souza. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;"><b>A Conversation with
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Hi Mick. Last
time I saw you, I was getting vanquished by you on stage in the AAU Mr. East
Coast in Hartford, 1987.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Those were great times!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yes (laughs). So, talk of your beginnings, my friend.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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left the house for good when I was only three years old. It was just me, my mom
and my brother, and we went to live with my grandmother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bat, behind the eight ball. Were you an active sports enthusiast growing up?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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team sports-no. Essentially, I partook a bit in track in high school, and had
the high school record in the high jump at 6'6". Maybe this
portended that college was in the offing-but I hadn't the funds to go. I was
also a pro skateboarder, and at one point I had the world record for jumping on
a skateboard-4 feet and ten inches...I'd jump over a bar while the skateboard
rolled under. Man, I had a lot of injuries doing this. Of course, I'd jump over
cars, too (laughs)!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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old. I took old paint cans filled with sand, got a broomstick...put it all
together...did presses with it. As I got stronger, I'd get bigger cans. I got
my first bench in the fourth grade, bought for my brother and I by my mother.
You gotta understand, I grew up in an area in Rhode Island where beatings by
bullies on me were staggering in their frequency. I HAD to lift weights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time, of Course Arnold as well as Roger Callard (scheduled to be
interviewed-Dr.D) were in the magazines. I was really coming along. In the
tenth grade I was easily the strongest kid in my school-I could bench 300
pounds at a bodyweight of 180-185 pounds. I always thought of competing from
early on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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school had a Universal machine-that was it. But, my senior year was a watershed
time in that my friend opened a gym, East Bay Fitness Center. Boy, to this day
do I wish that place still existed! I remember I was 17 years old and I
squatted 315 pounds the first time I was there by myself-no spotters, none of
that. I developed an attitude that was to become very useful for me. It was "Do
or Die," I HAD to put in maximum effort. There was no choice, no
negotiation. This was my mentality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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refrain I hear from many of the legends I have spoken to. Probably why you all
are who you are. So, Mick, take us further along on your journey.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">MS:</span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Well, as I said,
it was always in the bowels of my mind that I was going to compete in
bodybuilding, and I also knew I wanted to go to the Mecca. I used to get out
early from school my senior year, noon each day, so I'd work construction and
earn money to help my mom </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">with</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> the bills. So, I didn't mind hard work at all. Ultimately, I painted a couple of houses and squirreled the money I earned from
this away for my trip to California. My mother? Yes, she was incredulous.
"Mick, where are you going to go? Who do you know there?"<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MS:</b> </span>Oh yes. I bought
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from Gold's Venice in my front pocket. A bag of clothes. I landed in LA at one
or two am in the morning, and got a taxi. I asked him to take me to Gold's.
Well, I ended up at World's, and he let me out of the taxi.</span></div>
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slept on the ground, right there. But now, I have to depart from this and tell
you a funny story. The night before I left home, I was watching television-it
was an episode of Charlie's Angels in which Roger Callard was a guest star.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wow. Callard. He's really making it! So, there I was, sleeping on hard concrete
in a parking garage, 3,000 miles from home, and who comes by as the first guy
to show up to train at 4:30 am?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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met him. First person I met out there, not including the taxi driver. What are
the odds? Still seems unreal to me to this day. He let me work out that very
first day, no charge. I did get to know Roger very well. I ended up living at
his house for two or three months. He needed some help with maintenance, so it
was a trade off. I did give him some money here and there, but only nominal
amounts. I learned tons from him, and he opened many doors for me. As you know,
Joe Gold owned World's at the time, and I got close with him, too. He never
charged me to workout there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS:</span></b> Well, it seemed I
was charmed, looking back. All I had to do was train. I lived off my savings,
however meager. But think of it, I absorbed knowledge from Arnold, Franco,
Frank Zane, Dave Johns, Bertil Fox, Tom Platz, Bob Paris, Victor Richards,
Samir Bannout, Mike Christian. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Today, Mike Christian
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Builder pages springing to life! I must ask, who made the biggest impact?</span></b></span></div>
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is the flat out true deal. Tom Platz, I wanted to train with him. That's how I
was. All the guys I mentioned, didn't matter who, if I wanted to learn, ask a
question or work in with them, I'd approach and ask. Platz especially so. I
REALLY wanted to train with him. Compared to anyone ever in my history in
bodybuilding, not one soul trained harder than Tom. He was known as the
"Golden Eagle," but really, he should have been called "Mr.
Intensity." You didn't even have to talk to him to see this. Just watch
him. He's the hardest training human. Ever. You know, when you are young and
only train alone, like I did up to that point, you don't really know what
intensity is. I saw this with Tom Platz.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there when I was 16, around 1980, I went to World's and there was Platz, going
up and down, endlessly, like a high-performance piston, squatting. He was a
marvel to espy. But were you competing by this time?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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over time, I made the trek out to California about seven times over a period of
years, each time bringing a different level of development and learning more. I
actually was out your way, Hamden, Connecticut, frequently around these times.
I would come out and train with Mike Katz and his business partner and best
friend, Jerry Mastrangelo, and train with them. Later, I opened a gym in
Newport and Mike arranged the equipment. We worked well together.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Mike's first gym. One of the best ever! Lotsa pro wrestlers went there. Your
first show?</span></b></div>
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little back story to go with that. It was in 84 or 85, the NPC Mr. Rhode
Island. Ten days prior to the event, I was driving my motorcycle, </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">helmet-less</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">,
when a lady ran a stop sign and I ended up crashing, settling under her
vehicle. This earned me 150 stitches in my head, more in my body, several days
in critical condition. I was in the hospital the full ten days before the
show-which, remember, was to be my first.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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all the work, with docs and nurses trying to feed me ice cream and typical, non
nutritious hospital food, and me...I'm trying to get egg whites and water!
Everyone was trying to dissuade me from competing. One friend backed me up. I
did go in the show, although the only thing I was able to control leading up to
it was my food. Still, I took second. Ironically, Mike Katz was the emcee of
the event, and yes, he was surprised to see me!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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steel!"<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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win the show the next year. You remember, Mike, when they had bodypart awards?
Well, the year I took this show, there was best upper body and best lower body
awards, both of which I won. My class and overall were also won by me. I felt
on top of the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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always think there is a secret. There isn't. I'd break body parts up...Chest
and tris Monday, Back and bis Tuesday, Legs alone. So forth. I'd spend about
one hour on each body part. But...always very intense.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I'd take 135 pounds and do 100 reps of squatting. Or, I'd take 500 pounds...I
squatted this amount 29 times once. I did a little powerlifting in my past, as
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Egg whites,
pollock...very low fat protein sources and, of course, they were cheap. I'd do
the 12-16 week diet, low carbs, which consisted of sweet </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">potatoes</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">, pasta and
brown rice. Lots of water leading up to a show.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS:</span></b> I did. I also won
the AAU version of the Mr. Rhode Island. I went into the Mr. Southern New
England, won my class, but the overall winner was Victor Terra of
Massachusetts. He was a terrific bodybuilder. We became great friends, but I
have not been in touch with him for years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: Your
physique....its interesting. You are not a Zane, not an Arnold. I'd say more
like a bigger version of Samir Bannout.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MS:</b></span> Wow...thanks for
that. Samir was a great friend back then. I was able to maintain detail with
out the expense of shedding too much muscle. I also must say that because of
learning from the best in history, I never got injured in anyway lifting
weights. Outside the gym? Oh, yes. I have had my share of injuries with
surgeries as a result. But uninterrupted, smart training was hallmark to much
of my success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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class in the AAU Mr. America. Matt Dufresne won overall, and Casey Kucharyk was
also a class winner. It was a very tough show. In 1990 I came in 7th in the
NABBA Mr. Universe, and in 91 I took 4th in the same show. Well, around this
time, I was contacted by a representative of the World Sumo Championships.
Newport is a "sister" city of Japan, and they hold the "Black
Ships Festival" there every year. The Japanese National Sumo team comes
and gives exhibitions at the festival. I happened to be the fellow, without any
Sumo wrestling experience at all, who beat their guys in exhibition. After I
did the same the following year, that's when they contacted me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Japan as the first continental USA representative to go to Tokyo and Sumo
wrestle in one of their premier events. You must understand, in Japan, this is
as big, or bigger, than the NFL and MLB in the USA. The crowds are enormous.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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well upon my arrival and throughout my stay. It was really a great honor. I won
my first match. My following match was against a guy who was about 450 pounds.
Now, I was 265, and kind of like in guest-posing shape. I carried it well...I
was fit. A camera man and an interviewer approached me and pointed to my
opponent and told me he said he was gonna eat me for breakfast. I told the reporter
to go tell him that I was gonna have him for not only breakfast, but for lunch
and dinner, too (Both laugh)! He wasn't happy to hear this, but I did beat him.
I ended up winning a bronze medal, and I was on all the </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">TV</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> stations and
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wanted to win the Universe. And I did win, in 1992, the NABBA Universe, Tall
division. It was bittersweet, to say the least, because my mom had passed away
shortly before this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS: </span></b>Yes, well, don't
we all? I must say, I have derived a lot of good out of bodybuilding.
Discipline. Dedication. I work with and help people. I've learned from the best
in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you as one of the premier trainers in the northeast.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">MD:</span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Thanks Michael. I
sold my last gym about 8 years ago, and I have owned several over the years.
The gym business? I enjoyed it years ago...there was </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">camaraderie</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> and
friendliness, respect. Now? All arrogance among the younger crowd. So, when I
built my house, I equipped it with my customized gym. It's where I train my
clients. The best thing is I pick and choose whom I train and work with. They
have got to understand, it is serious, it is difficult. It's hardcore. Sure
enough, these are the folks I attract. I do no advertising. Don't have to. I
had a client call me from her car phone. She had to pull off the road as she
was driving home after her workout with me. She had to rest because she had
worked so hard. But she was not flummoxed by this...she was heartened.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have a diverse
clientele. I have a clent who is 82 years old from Boston and she rides horses.
I have Shannon Petralito, who is really rising and took 3rd in the WBFF Pro
World in Vegas, the same show Monica Brant won the previous year. I have a dear
client who has been with me for 22 years. She is now 67. When she started, she
could barely climb a flight of stairs. Now she skis and even owns a home in
Maine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Your wife, Carla,
and you have a successful company outside of the personal training business.
Tell me about that.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>With wife Carla</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS:</span></b> You can learn
about it at <a href="http://micksouzacompetitionwear.com/">micksouzacompetitionwear.com</a>. Well, my wife, Carla, actually has
been making her own clothes since she was seven years old. She is very skilled
at this. Of course, many of my clients are training for competition, and they'd
invariably order posing suits from all over the place, and they'd basically
either not fit well or be unflattering to their form. So Carla has taken on
custom designing posing suits. She is the consummate perfectionist. Her
creations are fantastic. And, you know, she has so much business that
sometimes, she has to turn down requests for suits. The athletes put a lot of
money into posing suits. Carla averages a solid 5-6 solid hours of work on a
single suit. But, just like I don't train anyone online...an athlete has to
come see me personally so I can physically assess them under lights...Carla
requires the athlete to come to her personally to get fitted. She has put the
"personal" back into custom and personal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Congratulations
on the success. Business ain't easy. Any business. Tell me, briefly, about your
opinion on what I, at least, see today as far as some personal trainers being
in need of personal trainers themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS:</span></b> Yes, I know what
you are saying.I'll keep my response simple. Anyone can pay $500 and take a 2.5
day, weekend course to become a trainer. This may make them certified. But it
doesn't mean they are QUALIFIED.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Exactly. Mick,
anything you'd like to add?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS: </span></b>My faith,
Michael. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">When my mother died,
this was a very big turn of events for me. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Is there a heaven? </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Did my mother's life
matter? </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I was struck by these
thoughts that plagued me. I knew I needed to become a better man for her life
to be significant. For her to be proud of me. I didn't have any male role
models growing up-as I said, my father left very early on. </span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I certainly was well
versed in destroying relationships I had had in my life. After all-bodybuilding
was all about me. Bodybuilding made me so inept in having a </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">humanistic</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> side...of
maintaining a good, deep relationship.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I give numerous talks
to various groups. I will put my right hand up, and announce, "This was my
bodybuilding side...I was great at it." I'll put my left hand up and say,
"This is my idiotic side...here...I behaved like an idiot." I'd say I
was an Idiot Savant (laughs). I'd put up walls in most aspects of my life,
except in my bodybuilding life, where I was succeeding. I'd hide my emotions,
never want anyone to hurt me. You know, up until a certain point, I had never
had a good relationship, really.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I picked up a bible.
It was the first book I had ever read in its entirety. My goal was to read the
entire King James version. To now, I've read it all the way through, 18 or 19
times. It's what I like to call the instruction manual for life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I underwent a
fundamental shift. I am now a religious education teacher at the Church of
Saint Barnabas, a stewardship leader, and am also the president of the board of
the church. I teach kids that "God is cool." I tell them that yes,
for the first 40 years of my life, I did what I wanted to do. Now, I do it
God's way for the next 40 years. The kids will listen to me...I've done it both
ways.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In my life, I made
money, I was a world champion. I found myself with a hole, with the question of
what was next. I use this in my talks. We are born with a "God Hole,"
and we fill this hole with money, drugs, women, sex, what have you. The
wrestless heart stays restless until it rests with God. These premises have
given me peace, and now, my values are so very different. I understand that
peace and happiness are not tangible entities. They are the RESULT of a life
well lived. Its a process...you can't go and just get them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: My friend, you
are blessed, as well as a blessing to many. And, on top of it, it appears you
have stayed in great shape.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MS: </span></b>Carla and I train
together four times per week. I weigh in the 218-220 range, and in what I'd
call relatively good shape.Like I tell my clients to do...we will have a cheat
meal for one hour each week. In that one hour, have anything you desire. But
just for that one hour!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: It's done me well
to speak with you Mick. Oh, before I forget, I will e-mail you some photos from
1987 of you and I onstage together...there's one shot in which you appear to
have a tattoo on your pec. That's actually me, standing in front of you!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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good Mike...I'll be looking for it. Thanks so much!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>Thank you Dr. Michael Dusa and Mick Souza for this fantastic interview</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>Best regards from</b></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-53466117186937830712015-03-27T09:27:00.001-07:002015-03-30T20:56:45.119-07:00Overhead Triceps Extensions: My personal Tips. By Veeraj Goyaram<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">The overhead triceps extension ranks among <b>my</b> best triceps exercises of all time. My other favourite ones being cable pushdowns and bent-over cable extensions. Most of the time I l</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">ike to begin my triceps workout with cable pushdowns which is more of a "contracted" exercise because I contract my triceps hard at the bottom for a second after which I move to overhead extensions which works great to stretch the triceps. It leaves me with a great feeling. Pump it and then stretch it! This approach has always given me good results. By the way, this exercise is also called "French Presses" although I don't think the French had anything to do with its invention (correct me if I am wrong).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Overhead extensions are often said to "isolate" the long head of the triceps. The term <b>isolation</b> is a misnomer because we all know that we cannot isolate any particular triceps head as all three heads work together during any triceps exercise. However, from personal experience I do feel this exercise more in my long triceps head. It can be said that this exercise "emphasizes" the long head. You may or may not agree with me. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Overhead extensions helped me build that "semi-lunar" shape in the triceps apparent when I flex the biceps (pictured). I didn't have this until I start doing overhead triceps extensions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">This exercise can be performed standing or seated. Seated can offset any use of "body English" (cheating) when the going gets tough. I prefer to do the seated version on a bench with back support although I sometimes do the standing version. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733333587647px;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Tip #2: EZ-Bar, Dumbbell or Triceps Bar?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">The EZ bar (using the inside grip) is highly recommended because it is less stressful on the wrists for most people. Some of you may be wondering,<i> "what stress on the wrists?".</i> If you don't feel any wrist discomfort using a straight bar then go for it. A short bar is preferable to a longer bar as less effort is spent in balancing the bar, of course. I have found that the EZ-bar bothers my elbow a little bit especially when I am going a bit heavy. Therefore, whenever I need to hammer the heavier weights I use dumbbells which are way easier on the elbows. Elbow pain aside, I do like the feel of the EZ-bar a lot and would reserve the use of the bar whenever I am using higher rep and lighter weight training to build a great <a href="http://bodybuilding-mauritius.blogspot.com/2014/03/is-muscle-pump-muscle-growth-by-veeraj.html">muscle-building pump</a>. Yet another nice piece of equipment is the triceps (or hammer) bar. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>The Hammer Bar works amazing. A little flaring</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>of the elbows is necessary. </b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You should be getting
the smell of bullcrap when anyone approaches you in the gym while doing this
exercise and tells you to keep your elbows close otherwise the exercise is
useless. A little flaring of the elbows is necessary because this reduces
discomfort in the shoulders especially those who have reduced shoulder
flexibility. Do not flare excessively.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">BEGINNER WORKOUT
DESCRIPTION:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> This workout can be performed on a
dedicated arm day or after a pressing workout (E.g. Chest or Shoulders).
Perform two light warm-up sets on the first exercise and then go straight into
the workout. Do not use heavy weights. Learn to feel the exercises working the
triceps. Use a weight which is heavy enough to achieve 10 reps. If your focus
is on moving weight rather than feeling the muscles work then quit bodybuilding
and join powerlifting.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-88510180329052215812015-03-24T12:14:00.004-07:002015-03-24T12:14:59.552-07:00Basic Principles for Gaining Definition. By Reg Park (1951)<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">Whenever I hear some
bodybuilders use the term "definition" I always feel like asking them
just what they think it means. It is a loosely used word, with certain
authorities in particular throwing it about without any deep thought of what
the development of muscular definement entails, or if certain types of lifters
actually CAN acquire it. In fact, it is common to hear many novices talk of
definition development before they have even built the foundations of a good
physique.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">I have my own ideas
of obtaining the maximum of muscular separation, and while some will claim they
are a departure from accepted standards I have found that in every instance of
their application by me on the boys that I term guinea pigs, I have never
failed to achieve what they previously thought was the impossible -- building
muscular definition without any loss of strength or muscular bulk.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">One can read of
boxers undergoing the tortures of the damned in order to make a certain
bodyweight, and it is often this point which misleads so many bodybuilders in
their delineation quest -- they confuse REDUCING with training for the quality
of definement. By rights, any bodybuilder who undergoes a definition program
and LOSES muscular bodyweight has been training along the wrong lines . . .
incorrectly . . . for if his schedule of exercises had been properly planned he
would have lost no muscle, would have retained his strength, perhaps even gained
in power, yet would present a different physical picture </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">than</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> when he first
started on the course.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">There are certain
essentials that make up the definition routine. First -- DIET. Second --
EXERCISE. Third -- arrangement of SETS and REPS. But there is another immensely
important factor -- YOU! In other words, your physical type predetermines
whether you can build up definition. Some guys might as well try to make a silk
purse out of a sow's ear and hope for success as attempt to gain definition.
The physical makeup they possess says NO to any definition routine. These men
have large bones and joints, especially the hips and shoulders. The skin is
thick and the subcutaneous layer of fat is impossible to burn off with any
amount of exercise or dieting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">On the other hand we
have men like George Paine and Elias Rodriguez, who look as if the muscles are
about to burst through the skin. These men seem to gain muscular definition
without any trouble and are the chosen few of bodybuilding. It is my honest
opinion that these men would have their degree of separation no matter how they
trained and notwithstanding the frequency. At the extreme end of the scale we
have men like the giant Doug Hepburn, who </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">although</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> blessed with exceedingly pleasing proportions and shape for a man so big, would never get definition.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">The vast majority of
weight trainers are those who have to work hard for what they have and just as
hard to keep it. It is to these men that I address these words. First, the
reason for definition training. A program which is designed to produce greater
muscular separation is what is commonly known as a "specialization"
program. It is NOT for the newcomer to bodybuilding. It IS for the more
advanced man, the guy who has a couple of years of solid training under his
belt and wants to IMPROVE his appearance. It is a program which produces the
ILLUSION OF GREATER SIZE when that doesn't really exist. It is also a program
which not only ADDS a finer, sharply chiseled shape, but POWER and a more
efficiently functioning body as a whole.</span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">It produces the
appearance of greater measurement in one of two men . . . where both
bodybuilders have identical measurements, yet one looks so much bigger . . .
where one man so stands out that his companion looks mediocre by comparison . .
. and yet they both have 17" arms and 48" chests.</span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></div>
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the question of diet. Heavy, stodgy foods do not go well with a definition
routine. These should be replaced by foods which contain a great deal of
vitamins and protein. All types of starchy food are out . . . as well as foods
that are highly spiced or salted. In fact, you must go without salt as much as
you can, for salt aids the body in retaining its water content. No white bread,
or for that matter bread of any description. No rice, bananas, cauliflower,
potatoes in any shape or form, and definitely no macaroni or spaghetti. Cut out
starchy foods, the carbohydrates . . . substitute fresh fruits and all types of
salads and FRESH vegetables.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">Overeating must be
avoided at all costs.Eat until you feel your hunger allayed, but never eat for
the sake of eating. You can perform no finer exercise than pushing yourself
away from the table. DON'T OVERDRINK. In fact cut down as much as possible on
liquids, confining your liquid intake to juicy fruits and vegetables and SMALL
glasses of fruit and vegetable juice. Don't drink during your workouts no
matter how thirsty you may feel. Instead, keep a lemon handy and suck it or rub
it across the tongue. All types of alcoholic drinks are out AT ALL TIMES. This
goes for smoking too. Under normal circumstances a cigarette or two does no
harm, but the program required to induce definition is of the endurance type
and poor wind lessons the ability to carry such a schedule out efficiently.</span></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></div>
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to see that the organs of elimination . . . the skin and the bowels . . .
function freely and naturally. The use of purgatives is strictly advised
against. Instead, rely on natural means to regulate the bowels. A dish of
prunes on rising, a glass of lemon juice and hot water in equal quantities,
will do much to promote healthy bowel action. All kinds of citrus fruits, as
well as sun-dried fruits are good. During your workouts wear a thick track suit
so that you can sweat freely. After your workout is finished take a shower as
hot as you can bear it and rub yourself down briskly with a towel as rough as
you can obtain.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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months you will find that sunbathing does much to take the excess liquid out of
your system. You sweat freely, rid the body of the wastes resulting from your
previous workout, and acquire a coat of tan that in itself helps create the
impression of greater definition than you possess.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">After your workout
take a good rubdown with that rough towel and massage the muscles. Massage,
like exercise, tends to normalcy. Especially work hard on those areas that show
signs of flabbiness and fat. In your actual exercise schedule make certain that
not only do you use basic exercises, but others that take care of the
little-known and used muscle groups. In other words, not only are the sets and
reps important, but the quantity of exercises too . . . VARIETY of muscle
movements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It has previously
been the accepted theory that low reps and high </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">poundage</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> produced bulk, while
high reps and moderate </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">poundage</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> built definition. Now, there is some truth to
this theory as applied to the commonplace program of exercises, those which are
composed of basic exercises and employ the three-set system. But modern
bodybuilders have discovered that for the utmost in definition . . . the utmost
that your physical type will allow you to </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">produce</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> . . . higher sets with
moderate reps and MORE TYPES OF EXERCISE are necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Not only must you use
such exercises as presses, curls, rowing motions and squats, but you must also
specialize on the individual muscle groups. Take the press for example . . .
the bench press. This exercise in itself works the triceps, the deltoids and
the pectoral muscles. Or the standing press . . . which exercises the triceps,
deltoids, serratus magnus and trapezius muscles. So not only must you practice
the press, but also movements that EXERCISE EACH AND EVERY </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">MUSCLE</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> USED IN THE
PRESS, INDIVIDUALLY. The same goes for the other larger groups . . . the thighs
and lower back in the deep knee bend. You must also practice leg extensions for
the vastus muscles, leg curls for the biceps femoris, leg presses for the large
extensors, iron boot exercises for the sartorius muscles . . . stiff legged dead
lifts . . . shrugs . . . chins for the lats . . . and every type of movement
that works the muscles of the muscles of the back and thighs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">And in addition, the
muscles of the front of the torso must receive extra attention. Some
bodybuilders even include a set of abdominal exercises between each set of the
other exercises. Side bends, sit ups, leg raises and good morning exercises
will help to tighten the hips and waist. It would also be wise for you to take
stock of yourself. Try and figure out which areas of your physique have
previously been neglected. Then, compile a schedule which not only works out
the body generally, but also pays extra attention to those </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">neglected</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> areas. In
the major muscle movements such as compose the general schedule . . . presses .
. . curls . . . rowing motions . . . deep knee bends . . . breathing pullovers
. . . dead lifts, confine your sets to 3 and the reps to no more than 15 with
the heaviest poundage you can handle. But in ALL THE AUXILIARY MOVEMENTS, use 5
sets and as many reps as you can squeeze out. The higher the better. And . . .
here is another very important factor . . . MAKE THEM AS FAST AS YOU CAN REEL
OFF. Never perform your movements slowly or deliberately . . . but always FAST.
And don't use a sloppy form but keep strictly to a good exercising style!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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training days each week and make sure you get a good rest between each workout.
Get plenty of sleep . . . eight hours . . . but not too much for this will
cause you to feel sluggish and remove the zest for training. Train for three
times a week for three weeks, then add another training day. Work the four days
for another three weeks, then add another </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">training</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> day so you work out five
times weekly. On you non-training days do no exercise with the exception of a
few sit ups, legs raises and side bends. Over the weekend, which will normally
be your non-training period, get as much rest as you can without dropping the
sit ups, side bends and leg raises. Plenty of sleep will be needed when you get
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of salads and fresh fruits, step up your protein intake. Soft boiled eggs,
cheese . . . LEAN BEEF, veal, liver, and all kinds of shellfish are good. Don't
use any white sugar but confine your 'candy' consumption to a few spoonfuls of
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WORK HARD . . . hard and with 100% determination. Keep yourself wrapped up warm
while you train and don't be afraid to sweat freely. eat plenty of meat . . .
with, again, a sole exception . . . PORK. Use cottage cheese instead of butter
and don't eat any fatty or fried foods. The most important points in your
definition program are these . . . A TREMENDOUS VARIETY OF EXERCISES . . . CUT
DOWN ON ALL STARCHES . . . STEP UP YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE . . .AND . . . ONCE
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-54283103546388609752015-03-21T06:27:00.000-07:002015-04-15T23:42:05.098-07:00A Conversation with 1989 NPC National Champion and former IFBB Pro, Troy Zuccolotto. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">A Conversation with 1989 NPC National Champion and
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">MD: Hi Troy. I really want to thank you for making
the time to speak with me, given your myriad of successful businesses you must
tend to.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>TZ:</b> </span>I started training at 15 years old. Right out
of the gate, I was fascinated with bodybuilding. I played football from the age
of 8 to 13 and in High School, with the ultimate goal to play in college. I got
mononucleosis my senior year in High School and this obviously proved to be a
set back. At this point I gave up football to pursue bodybuilding. I do
remember seeing Arnold competing on Wide World of Sports-you know-when
bodybuilding wasn't so besmirched as it is today and was actually shown on network
television. Seeing Arnold did it for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I remember those days. I actually remember
Arnold interviewing Frank Zane and Zane telling him winning the Olympia was
almost as good as beating him in the Universe!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: When did you first compete?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> Well, a guy in the gym suggested I try the
Orange County Teenage Bodybuilding Championships. Now, I wasn't on a specific
bodybuilding diet, but I always ate a healthful diet anyway. I ended up taking
second place out of 45 teenagers. I thought I won the Olympia-that's how great
I felt!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Great! I remember back then...you'd actually
get that many teens competing in a show...now...sometimes there are none. A
sign of the times. So, you had no help entering this show?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> Well, in Riverside California, there was a guy
named Storkie Sowers who worked at Clark Nutrition for like over 30 years. He'd
help me a bit with my manditories, schooled me on proteins, he did help me
along the way early on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> I went on a roll. I won the Teenage
California, the Mr. California and the Mr. Los Angeles. I capped these off by
annexing top honors in the 1989 National Championships.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ: </span></b>Yes. Franco Santoriello won the light
heavyweight division, David Dearth won the middleweights, Alan Inchinoise won
the light weights, and Mercury Morris Claiborne won the bantamweights. I should
note that the previous year, 1988, I did take second place to John DeFendis in
the NPC USA. John is a great guy and great businessman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: You actually dealt with Joe Weider prior to
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> Yes. After I won the California in 1986, he
put me on the cover of Muscle & Fitness. He loved my look. I have to say I
had a good relationship with Joe and he was very good to me-even when I left
the IFBB to sign with Vince McMahon and the WBF. Joe understood it was a
business decision. At the time, I was very hot in the industry. I got quite a
significant contract from Vince, Joe understood and supported my decision. When
I returned to the IFBB, Joe was good to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Smart. The WBF, yes. I was chiropractor to
some of the guys then. I'll never forget you doing a photo shoot in Montanar's
Gold's Gym in New Haven (Now Montanari Brothers Powerhouse Gym - Super Gym).
You were near the dumbell rack posing in front of a Harley Davidson. It was
like the pages of Muscle Builder coming to life!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ: </span></b>Those were great times. I loved the
Montanari's. They are wonderful people. They acted like they knew me their
whole life. They gave me whatever I wanted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to WBF headquarters as needed. The first year with the WBF...I thought it was gonna
be great. It would force the IFBB to give the guys more money. As time pressed
on, you could see that it was struggling. I had a three year contract so my
money was locked in. But, as you know, we didn't make it past the second year.
There was the drug issue, the pageantry of it all. Vince was onto something but
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stationary bike. He was in the midst of eating a WHOLE box of PR Bar protein
bars while riding. I asked him why. He said if he was not constantly eating,
his body would basically catabolize itself! Are you in contact with any olf the
old WBF guys?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Mey, Mike Christian. Shawn Ray, whose show my company sponsors each year. Dennis
Newman is doing well these days too. The last two not WBF guys but I do talk to
them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> Yes. I did a few shows, but frankly I didn't
do very well. I was totally ok with this, because this wasn't really a major
focus for me. My original goal was to win the NPC Nationals, which I did. I
wanted to just use this win as a stepping stone, as a vehicle to bigger things,
if you would. These guys today-you know-its such a short career-pro bodybuilding.
The risks you have to take now-especially compared to back in my day...they are
non-pareil. Our health is very fragile. I look at myself. Three years ago I had
some pain behind my left knee. When I awoke the next day, my leg was blown up
like an elephant! I went to my daughter's soccer game anyway, and a
doctor/parent there took one look at me and told me to go to the ER
immediately. A clot had broken and three of them travelled to my lungs. To this
day, I am still on Warfarin, which is a blood thinner. To this day, if I work
my legs too hard in the gym, it'll still blow up. You know, I've never drank
alcohol, no narcotics or street drugs, I've never smoked pot....but I still get
hit with this!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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pounds. This just </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">isn't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> healthy. Currently, I weigh 210 pounds. The heaviest
weight at which I ever competed was 242 pounds. I will say this, there was one
off season in which I blew up to 305 pounds, and I felt like Hell. Yeah, I have
some aches and pains now, but I wear regular clothes and I feel healthy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If I knew I could win the Olympia now-I wouldn't
want to. You know, when you are 22 you don't think like when you are 52. When I
wake up now...it's a process-it can be hard to get up(laughs)!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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90's-we opened many doors for the bodybuilders of today. But what did it take?
Did I take some years off of my life? I have kids, a full life. That is what is
most important.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Night of the Champions in 1995. At that point, I knew that I was done. It was
time to move on to the next part of my life which was business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My brother advised me to do something with my
money to solidify my future. While I was in the WBF I began opening car
washes-I currently own nine of them. They are unattended-you know, coin
operated. Its hands off for me. There is an apartment on each property and I
rent them to college students who clean up the place and attend to the facilities.
Sure-I wanted to go out and buy a Ferrari, but not yet. With my first contact I
bought my first home in San Clemente. I ended up selling that and making
several hundred thousand dollars in profit. Now I'm in my present home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: "Home." Mansion, actually.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I am interested in hearing about your present
business, "Youth Tech Longevity and Laser Institute."</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> It's really grown-we have four locations now.
We utilize all the cutting-edge in anti-aging technology. We use lasers, do
stem cell facials, botox, fillers, fat loss, hormone replacement therapies. We
have nurses and estheticians on staff as well as physicians. I have been at
this for 20 years now. We have two locations in Newport Beach, another in the
San Diego area, and one in north Dallas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It's not an easy business, despite our success. We
do everything right and cut no corners. People ask how I look the way I do...I
live to espouse being a "product of my product." People want to look
and feel good today. We help them take care of their skin. We help them replace
hormones lost as they age. We employ therapeutic dosages to get the person's physiology
back to where it was in their 20's or 30's. Osteoporosis, heart disease,
decreases in testosterone, growth hormone, shrinking of muscles and organs-all
these things occur as we age. Our therapies counteract these changes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> Oh yes. Both my parents were school teachers
with modest income. My father saw my zeal and ambition for bodybuilding. My
father said if I were to employ this enthusiasm to other pursuits, I'd be just
as successful in them as I was in bodybuilding, and he was right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ: </span></b>(Laughs). Well, first of all, I'd never do
anything to risk my home, buisiness, or family. I used to go to Vegas every
Friday to Sunday. I have 100K of credit at four of the different Vegas hotels.
I LOVE to gamble. A Wynn jet would pick me up, and then I'd get picked up by a
Phantom Rolls Royce. Again, I'll say that I'd never risk what is of primarily
of greatest importance to me. But, around five years ago, I was staying at the
Encore, and I had lost 95K, so I was down to 5K and said the heck with it. It
was black jack and I went for it with the last 5K.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I won. Then I won some more! I'm now up to 40K. I
won ALL of the 100K back,got up to 250K! Well, we called the limo, I cashed the
check for 250K, and got on the jet. We were sitting there and I heard the
engines start to whir. I told the pilot to stop and let me back off because I
wanted to win 500K! Well, I did go back, lost everything plus the original
100K. I wasn't driven to drink but I did feel like jumping off the nearest
balcony (both laugh).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You still train hard, I am sure.<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">TZ:</span></b> Oh yes. I get up each day at 5 am. I workout
from 6-8 am. I do one hour of weights, 45 minutes of cardio, shower, then I am
off to the office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I do all the consultations with clients. The
doctors handle the writing of prescriptions. Clients are tested via blood for
deficiencies-if they are a candidate, they start the program. It's a total
referral business. We do no advertising.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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about clients. Let's just say you'd be very surprised at some of the
"A-list", famous clients that we get-all the time. Actors, top actors
who you would not believe. It's all about maintaining an image. It's part of
their job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lot of success. Having little financial pressure definitely eliminates stress,
I'll tell you that. I still get to take care of myself and do my workouts. I
love meeting people, and being around highly successful people. This is ideal.
I learn from very smart, successful people. This has been a key to my success.
I'm no better than the next guy. I am willing to learn, though. I read a lot.
Trump, Anthony Robbins, those types of guys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and she is a great athlete. She was the number 3 soccer recruit out of high
school in the whole country. She has always trained hard and I've worked with
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stressful time. I didn't care to win the Mr. Olympia and I knew I wouldn't
anyway. Having kids gave me perspective. You know, professional bowlers make
more than top bodybuilders. The number one bodybuilder in the world makes 135K
for winning the Arnold? Come on now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to fitness and physique. I honestly don't think, the way it is going, that
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seats nine-we use this for fun excursions. When we are not using it, we charter
it out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am a watch enthusiast. My centerpiece watch is a 250K Franck Mueller watch. I
have a Rolex Masterpiece that cost 108K. I also have the best of the best-a
Patek Phillippe. It is the best in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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who has had a lot of success. None of this comes off as boasting, especially to
hear it come from you. I think its very important for younger bodybuilders and
young people in general to recognize your drive and what it takes to get what
you want in the world, which can be quite the harsh place.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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million, I wanted to make two million, and then four, and so on. Its staying
hungry. You know, like Arnold said, "You can't climb the ladder of success
with your hands in your pockets."<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the big guts recently. He was directing that comment to Jim Manion, who has the
power to implement change. It's like anorexia with these guys-they look at
themselves and never feel they are big enough. I can tell you women certainly
don't want this look. Back in 1993 I was on the television shows Doogie Howser
and Full House. (laughs) I even just got a residual check from one of these
shows in the mail! But I did lose a ton of movie and TV roles because I was
just too big-that is Hollywood's perception of a bodybuilder..."Too
Big," especially today.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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a specimen. He is amazing in his physique while still maintaining widespread
appeal. The Rock? Well, he's awfully big, but he's already firmly established.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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does nothing for one's eye/hand coordination. But it will help improve the
integrity of your hair, your skin, the quality of your muscle. Therapeutic
levels of HGH and testosterone will greatly allay joint pain. Remember, we are
talking about getting a person to attain therapeutic levels they enjoyed when
they were in their 20's and 30's.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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upper level pro bodybuilders will have a hard time achieving the age of 50 if
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Aging, known as A4M. I completed the course given by Drs. Bob Goldman and
Klatz, and learned much of what I know regarding the reading of blood work from
them. Everyone I've ever tested who have done anabolic steroids have hematocrit
and hemoglobin levels that are too high and with too much iron present. The
blood can become like slush with this type of physiologic environment. You can
be looking at a heart attack, congestive heart failure, or other pathologies.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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documents proving I am your sole heir (both Laugh)! Speaking to you, it feels
I've known you forever. Any parting words or advice?<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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the highest level are not lucky; they are doing something different than
everybody else does."</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-63537020531207930632015-03-16T11:29:00.000-07:002015-04-15T23:42:05.101-07:00A conversation with Bodybuilding Icon and Ultrafit founder, John Defendis. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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for agreeing to speak with me. I do have to say this to start off, as I do with
all my interviews, before running the final piece I post a little preview with
the Icon's picture and a few brief words. I did this with you and I believe you
got an insane amount of "likes" by fans and others-you are quite the
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to say I truly appreciate the opportunity to spread my words and communicate to
all those who are interested in what I can offer as far as information and
history goes. The people, in general, have been very kind to me over my career.
It gives me even more thrust to help as many people as I can!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> I couldn't convey
my truth properly without mentioning my mother. In 1968, when I was only 10
years old, she had a heart attack. This hit me and my family like a ton of
bricks. It was just my father and the kids. My dad was a bodybuilder and he
taught me how to train when I was only 10. At 13, my mother had her second
heart attack. Finally, when I was 16, she was taken by Tomahawk helicopter from
Jones Beach to the hospital-she had her third heart attack and she weighed 320
pounds. By this time I was well into training and learning everything I could
about nutrition. I put my foot down and put her on a home program of light
weights and improvements in her food consumption. Well, she went from 320 to
140 pounds in 22 months! This not only changed her life-but it indelibly
changed mine, too. God allowed me to save her life-this is my truth. She is 81
years old now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Outstanding. And
now you have helped thousands upon thousands of people be delivered to optimal
health and fitness...and your mom was the prototype. So you started with the
weights and exposure to bodybuilding at the age of 10.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>Yes. My father-I
remember him bringing home magazines of Dave Draper and Arnold on the covers.
It was the 70's and Dave was wearing that cool head band of his. I really,
really got into training. When I was only 13 I had one of those black and white
composition note books, in which I wrote, "I will be Mr. America."
That was my goal. I knew this. It was very clear in my mind-crystallized.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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away and did my first competition at the age of 15 years, it was the Suburban
Teenaged New Jersey. I remember going with a few friends. There were four teens
in my class, including me. But, here it is: there were only three trophies! Somebody
was gonna be out. After the prejudging, we went to a movie to kill some time. I
was pretty confident-after all, my friends all told me I had easily and most
definitely won the class. This was not the outcome. As they were calling out
the three finalists at the evening production, my name was not announced. I was
in a funk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mike, let me tell
you...this was THE watershed moment of my life. Yes...I did feel like Sissy
Spacek in the movie "Carrie," when she was at the prom, in all her
glory...finally accepted by all the uppity kids when-all of a sudden-she gets a
bucket of blood dumped on her head. I had that feeling of emptiness inside me that
day. It was the defining moment of my life. I couldn't even do my posing
routine because if you didn't place, you didn't pose. I never wanted to feel
like I did that day again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are so many facets of learning I gained from this that are with me to this day.
Today...everybody gets a trophy in events, games, competitions, spelling bees.
Whatever. I will say that the new generation has ruined our country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mike, do you remember
the famous "Agony of Defeat?"...You know, on Saturday afternoons way
back when there were only three TV channels plus UHF, there would be ABC
televison's "Wide World of Sports." They had the montage at the
beginning of the show that included the guy taking that incredible spill on the
ski slopes? Just when that part was shown...the voice over blared..."The
Agony of Defeat." That line resonates with me to this day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Agony of Defeat is an absolute, incontrovertibly necessary element of growth in
society. We have largely lost this mode of thinking. People are seeking
comfort. Comfort really will not come before growth, which almost always
entails you will undergo pain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For my company,
Ultrafit, a defining descriptor of our philosophy is that of "Relentless
Pursuit." Think of it in terms of a shark and when it senses blood has
been spilled-you see the spark of relentlessness in its eyes. This is also the
look a champion gets. I wrote "Be the Shark," which details embarking
on achieving your goals with relentless pursuit. You can find it on my website.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> Thanks. I was
lucky to adopt this thinking when I was very young. Another defining momenht
was when my mom was in the hospital for one of her heart attacks. I was not
tall enough to see through the window to the room in which my mom was in, so my
father lifted me up to get a look at her. I still remember the devastation I
felt at that moment. It was a feeling of helplessness. Think about it. Your
primary caregiver is gone. Its scary and devastating. You know, this still
kindles the passion for what I do today. I know the danger of being 150 pounds
overweight, of having sky-high blood pressure and cholesterol. God forbid-your
kids would be devastated if anything should happen to you. Through it all, our
father was a trememndous source of support for my brother, sister and I.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your and your family, but heartening because you became stronger from it all.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> Yes. And today?
Well, too many kids don't have this. The family unit has largely imploded. I
mean, I did not take 4th place in my first show. I took LAST place. EVERY
teenager should experience the pain, the hurt of not achieving a goal. Their
parents protect them from the real world...they remain insulated from the true
rigors that will test them and allow them to prove their mettle. It ends up
like this: Up the road, their boss asks them to do something. Well, they don't want
to do it. If they are told to improve their performance...screw that...they
quit. Man, when they grow up...IF they grow up...they are so screwed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The world is harsh,
let's face it. It's harsh for everyone. I went through a divorce last year, and
it proved to be the toughest year of my life. But I have a lot of
responsibility with a very successful buisiness and so many employees and
clients depending on me. I could not let the tumult define me. My success is
about doing what I love with passion to help others as well as myself attain
goals. I had to compartmentalize my thinking. It takes a very strong mind and
stronger convictions to do this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Today? Someone
accopmplishes something-whatever it may be-and they think its all about them.
Let me tell you something-nobody cares. You want to know a critical step in
defining yourself as a true champion? Use your notoriety and whatever accolades
you have to help guide others. If you attain victories and fanfare and just do
it for your ego-this is useless. You are a loser if you think its all about
you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Im not defined by how
much money I make. I certainly do use my </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">accomplishments</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> as a conduit to helping others. I've been asked how long I plan on "milking" my Mr.
USA win. Forever, that's how long! Mike-you have your doctorate. You earned
that 25 years ago. So you mean to tell me you no longer use the knowledge you
gained to help others? Nonsense. You will use it forever. I am in the Hall of
Fame with Jack Lalanne and Arnold. Being aligned with such individuals and
achievements benefits everyone that I touch. People come to me and yes, they
believe in me, but not in themselves. They believe in me, and this ultimately
helps them believe in themselves. Understand me now-I am right in the game with
them. Their success is my success. I respond to every sigle e-mail and post
directed to me personally.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: You totally have
your skin in the game. People can certainly tell if you are the real deal or
not. After that first teenage show, how did competitions progress?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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lost my first nine teenage shows I entered. Around this time I must convey to
you that I was nothing but a cocky, 16 year old kid. Some of the people will
remember the famous Mr. America Gym. This is where I began my three,most
challenging training years. I remember the first day I walked into the place.
There was Steve Michalik, in the midst of one of his ferocious workouts. I
thought nothing of it to walk right up to him and announce, "I'm John
Defendis." (laughs). He just flatly told me to get the hell out of the
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Well, of course, I was not to be denied. I went back that night, but didn't
immediately think to venture into the gym. I was watching through the front
window when a hand grabbed my shoulder from behind. I spun around and it was
Michalik, asking me why the hell I was back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">"I want to be
like you," I told him this. Just like that. I remember it clearly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Man John. I have
heard all the stories about Steve. Scary stuff. At least, you'd think it would
be to a 16 year old. Or even a 51 year old like me.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> Well, truth is,
he wasn't entirely like you may have heard. There's that story where he
supposedly used eletcrical tape to secure my hands to a chin bar, and I had to
keep doing chins...hundreds of them, until he decided I had done enough. That
never happened. The beach story-that's true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Yes. I heard that
one, too.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>I wrote the
Intensity/ Insanity articles for Animal Pak years ago-based on priniciples I
picked up from Steve. Just wanted to mention that. In 1979, I was in training
for my first attempt at winning the Mr. USA-I was only 20 years old. I wasn't
dillydallying around. I wasn't just testing the waters to "see how I could
do." I wanted to WIN. Steve knew this of course. Our training sessions
were brutal. You'd think people would just drop dead going through what we did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You know, my mother
hated Steve Michalik. Training with him landed me in the hosiptal twice for
just essentially doing too much. Overtraining would be an understatement.. Mom
was like, "What is this guy doing to my son? He's trying to kill my
son!"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We'd do two hours of
workout in the morning, and another hour and a half at night. One particular
day, we had finished training legs. We'd done 60 ferocious sets, and finished
this off with 100 reps of hack squats at the end. We'd train really
early-enough so that that day we headed to Jones beach at around 8 am in the
morning. Steve liked to go where there'd be few if any people at all to bug,
gawk, stare or otherwise damage our calm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You know, in general,
we never spoke much, Steve and I. I wouldn't say what we had was a friendship.
Our alliance was that of training partners. We'd drive to the beach with very
few words being spoken. I do think he liked me primarily because over the
years, many had fallen by the wayside trying to train with him. Me? I was the
only one who would always come back for more, no matter how hard it was. He was
never quick to offer a compliment. There was 6 weeks left until the show. I
would have him critique me. I'd ask him what I would have to do to win. He
would always say, no matter what, that I had to do more. I mean this
respectfully, although it may not sound like it, but I think of him as the
"Charles Manson" of bodybuilding. He was the master of getting you to
do something that nobody else would. He was a very hard man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: And then it was
time to cool off in the water a bit?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> I went down to
the water alone. I was either waist or chest deep in it. I remember the sun was
coming up, and I was just standing there, looking up, a solitary figure. All of
a sudden, Steve is behind me with his hand to the back of my neck and and he
slammed me forward. I was underwater. I didn't even honestly know what hit me.
Steve is holding me down. Now, Im thrashing about and fighting to rise-he'd let
me surface for a brief second to get a breath-and then I was back under. I'm
flailing about, punching his calves, his thighs. Just when I truly knew that my
life was going to end, things getting fuzzy, strength sapped from me, he shoves
me away from him. I followed him back to the blanket, choking and gagging. I
screamed, "WTF is wrong with you?" He just was very nonchalant about
it all. He was kind of quiet. He looked at me and asked me when I was under the
water, what did I want to do? He wanted to know what it was I was thinking.
Hell, I told him I wanted to breathe. "Well," he said."When you
want to win the show as much as you want to breathe, that's when you will be
the champion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Wow. Crazy. Let
me ask you, after that point, did your relationship with Steve change in any
way? I'm certain you didn't tell your mother about the Steve Michalik system of
swimming instruction.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> No. We just
pressed on as if that were an ordinary circumstance in an ordinary day.
However, from that point on I did stay away from the water (both laugh).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: I mean no
disrespect and I'm not one to ever assume anything, especially since I didn't
know the man and was not part of the whole experience. But Steve seemed like he
may have been somewhat troubled on some level.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>Steve wanted
respect most of all. He had a very bad time growing up with his father-it
wasn't a good relationship. You know, mentioning that reminds me of Louie
Ferrigno's dad, Matty, calling me and telling me not to lose my life over
bodybuilding. Louie hated his father. It kind of reminded me of the situation
with Steve and how he grew up. Similar, I guess. Steve craved respect...and I
gave it to him in the best way possible. I was the only guy who could keep up
with him. I didn't care. People would come in the gym and linger just to watch
our workouts. Imagine that happening today?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: You know, when I
think of guys over the years whose names are synonymous with brutally hard,
gut-splitting workouts, names like Platz, Yates, Coleman, Franco-you-come up.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>Look. Looking
back, I don't even know how I did the things I did. Flex Magazine once had a
"Top Ten" list of the hardest training bodybuilders of all time.
Platz was number one. Branch Warren 3rd. I was number four on the list, Ronnie
Coleman number 5. There was no Arnold, no Cutler on that list.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: So then the
torture with Steve was over, and it was time for the Mr. USA.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> I took third in
this show at the age of 20. Well, I believe I should have won. There were seven
judges, two of whom were the publishers of Iron Man Magazine, Perry and Mable
Rader. Man, they were like close to 90 years old, both of them. They should not
have been judging. I got all first and second place votes, and you know they
scored by dropping your highest and lowest totals. Perry gave me 7th, Mable
9th. Talk about being out in space. So, a first and a 9th were dropped. If they
had placed me 2nd, I'd have won. It was a great show-Les Galvin, Bob Reis and
Larry Jackson were in my class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: I could see your
consternation at this. You work so hard, and then to be at the mercy of someone
who may have poor vision!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>Look, no way was
I bitter. I was glad it was over. I was so young and to have placed in a show
of that caliber-that spoke of big success to come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Climbing up the
competitive ladder over the years, can you name some guys who were your most
worthy of competitors?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>Well, oh yes. The
biggest show in NY back then was the Metropolitan, which I am sure you are
familiar with. Guys like Tony Pandolfo, Steve Michalik, Joe Nazario, many other
champs were victorious on that stage.As a teenager, Tom Terwilliger beat me the
first time I went in the Teen Metropolitan. Tom and I trained together in my
basement around that time. This was 1977, and I have a great picture of him and
I at Subway eating sandwiches after the show. We've got the seventies long hair
and everything! The following year, 1978, I defeated Dave Spector (who happened
to date my sister). Dave took me to Olympic Health Club around then. In 1978 I
won the Teenage Metropolitian AND the men's open division the same night. I was
the only teenager ever to do this. Spector took second to me, followed by the
great Mike Torchia. I also remember Ron Psm-magnum, as well as Dwayne Broadway,
another good bodybuilder who just also happened to be the guy who took first in
the first show I went in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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impressive list of past champions. But you did grind on, eventually winning
outright the USA championships is 1988, thus earning your IFBB pro card.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> Oh yes. Just like
I wrote in my notebook when I was 13, I followed through. It took me ten years
to go from 3rd place to 1st place. They printed an article about me in Flex
Magazine about how I had risen like the phoenix from a scrapheap and I had not
competed for five years. They trumpeted how I had risen from the proverbial
ashes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mendenhall and Lee Haney at the 1982 NPC Nationals.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bob was is a longtime
friend and the man who helped me the most in all<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>my years in
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You know, some years
before this in 1982, Bob Gruskin was helping Matt Mendenhall prepare for
competition. Bob, a long time friend, sent me Matt's progress pictures. At the
time, myself and Rory Leidelmeyer were the favorites on the national scene to
reign victorious. When I received these photos, it was six weeks prior to the
big event-and-let me tell you-there was just no way I could have beaten Matt.
He looked unbeatable in the photos. Bob sent them to me just for some
perspective. Nobody on planet Earth at that time could beat what I had in front
of me. I looked great in 1982, but I simply bowed out because there was no way
I'd win against Matt. Even Jim Manion said I looked great in 1982. As it turned
out, Lee Haney edged out Matt for the title-Matt just wasn't sharp enough on
that day. Rory? He had one of the greatest physiques ever, but he was very
eccentric. Tough guy to figure out and understand. Strong though. He'd be 320
pounds in the off season and I personally saw him do 120 pound dumbbell lateral
raises for 10 reps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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although I haven't talked to him in a few years. I'd have to say Samir Bannout
and Lee Haney have been my best friends from my years spent in bodybuilding.
Both wonderful people, and two of the best to win the Big O.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I trained with Jerry
Scalesse. He'd take the train to Hempstead to come to my brother's deli and
we'd end up practicing posing in the back of my brother's deli (laughs). Ask
him-he will remember!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>JD:</b> </span>I wrote workouts
for big Jeff King. As far as my greatest inspiration in bodybuilding- I'd have
to say the Blond Bomber, Dave Draper. Arnold, too. In all of human history,
2,000 years ago, 1960's, 70's, 20015...the 1974 version of Arnold that won the
Mr. Olympia title is unmatched. And, especially the way things look now, it'll
stay that way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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IFBB pro card. How did things progress for you going forward?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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over the place. I had guest posings booked all year in 1989. I went to Europe,
California of course, many, many states in the USA. I actually guest posed at
the first show Flex Wheeler ever won. Remember something now. I owed my fans
and the promoters, I felt. I wanted to look my best and not like guys you see
making appearances at guest posings 50 pounds overweight with no tan. I'd try
to peak for every appearance. This meant carb depleting monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, then carbing up the days leading up to the Saturday appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was still contracted to compete in the Niagara Falls Pro show as well as the
legendary Night of the Champions at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Wayne
DeMilia, the promoter, had pictures of me on the promotional materials and
posters for these events.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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be held in May, and, by the time heading up to these events, I was worn down.
My electrolytes were screwed, my hands were shaking. I needed a break. I won
the USA at 221 pounds and 3% body fat, and I was guest posing at about 238, not
a big variance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I ended up in the
hospital needing to balance out my electrolytic balance, and called Wayne
letting him know this. He said if I didn't show for the competitions, I'd not
only be fined five thousand dollars, but I'd be banned from the IFBB for one
year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I though I served the
IFBB very well as an in-shape National champion ready to assume my proper place
in the Professional level.l Joe Weider even told Chris </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Dickerson</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> that if I were
in the shape I was to win the USA, I could win the Olympia that year. None of
that </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">mattered</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> to DeMilia. Well, I went in both shows smooth and at 212 pounds.
I was cannibalizing muscle. I remember being onstage and Mike Christian was
sitting in the first row, and he looked at me with a flash of shock and
disappointment on his face. I mouthed to him, "Watch this," and I hit
what I presented as my attempt at a most muscular. There were no lines! I had
to be there. It really killed me to "have to" go in these shows.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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this to a competitor now, especially with all the doctors records I had-you'd
get sued. This ruined the sport for me-it was all about money for these guys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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really loved competing, but I love the training and the sculpting of the body.
I created the body I wanted. I have no jealousy in anyone's success. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: Well, you were a
massive builder who actually could do one of the best vacuum poses ever. You.
Zane. Mentzer. Not many come to mind who can do this no matter their size.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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with size. Now...you just have massive swaths of flesh parading about. Well,
that kind of presentation went out with Louis Cyr! I developed MY ideal, not
the ideal of the judges. This is a problem today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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online everybody-all these kids I've never seen or heard of before-and I know
we all gotta start somewhere...but you here them all trumpeting this
"goal" of earning their "pro card." Just what in Hell does
that exactly mean? Back in my time, the winner of the USA (me), and each class
winner at the NPC Nationals would be awarded an IFBB pro card. That's what...6
people. Six new pros per year. Now that is quality control and ensuring that
only the worthy get elevated to such a lofty status.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hundreds of them out. Hundreds. You go to the mater's nationals in Pittsburgh
and there are 650 bikini girls. They get pro cards too, you know. It's
meaningless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It took me 20 years
to turn professional. I was excited! Let me tell you, Michael, I paid my $300
professional licensing fee, which had to be paid annually, and it did finally
arrive in the mail. It was a ten-cent, fragile piece of perforated paper, a shitty
token that would rip if you breathed too hard on it. (laughs) You could go to a
night club and for ten bucks get one of those plastic, laminated VIP cards and
you'd feel more secure in your prospects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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points to being a professional, however. I gave back to bodybuilding, just like
I do in my business and in life today. What the hell else could it be about?
These guys today make me sick-the ones who wont take a picture with a fan
unless you buy something or hand them the cash. The fans make us what we are!
You know, I've been told I should erect a "fan page." I won't do it.
I think its pompous to do that. To think that way. Its like you are lending
others to subjugation. I don't want fans. I want friends. In today's pro
bodybuilding-put it this way: I would'nt trust the pro standing next to me.
They all have this absurd notion that they are going to make millions (laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to the ultra successful business known as Ultrafit, any Arnold stories?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> (laughs). Oh yes.
It was a very memorable night, although I've met Arnold a few times in my life.
Bill Dobbins, who was running Weider's magazine at the time, took me to
Arnold's house for a private Christmas party. I mean, there were only about 16
people there. To this day, I regret not bringing a camera with me. I felt
stupid to carry one with me...I didn't want to be like a pesky "fan,"
and of course there were no cell phones in the early 80's. By the way, as a
quick note-Joe Weider was always good to me. Hadn't ever gotten a contract from
him, but I had no gripes. He was present for some of my photo shoots, and he
did know alot about posing that I learned from him. At Arnold's party I hung
out with Tom Platz. Arnold approached me and Bill and I told Arnold how I
preferred his training methods to those of Mentzer. I remember telling him
that. Bill Dobbins then conveniently added that I had best calves in the
country. Arnold just said, "Yah." (laughs). I had to use the
bathroom, and went down a big corridor, and on its walls were various swords
from the Conan movies. I was just standing in one place, marvelling at them. I
was still really young and this was fantastic stuff! All of a sudden I hear,
"Defendis-up wit der pants let me see dose calves!" Now, I could make
my calves split and look like it would be beating like a heart. I was proud of
my calves. I flexed, Arnold looks, puts his hand to his chin and inflects his
one eyebrow in that curious way that he does, and says, "Dose calves are
not good...dey high like Louie's Calves!" And then he walked away. I'm
standing there, like in shock. I was like..."What did he just say?"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: Arnold man, Lol.
You have a huge, universally </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">renowned</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> personal training company now, Ultrafit.
Before your discuss that, talk a little about some of the famous people have
trained.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Oh yes. Well, I
trained Calvin Klein He told me personally he thought I was an amazing business
man. But...I am not that at all. I am a man who is </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">passionate</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> in helping others improve themselves. And I'll say this now...everyone on my team must embody
this same passion, this fire. THIS is what drives the business. Do what you
love...the money will come. The funny thing with Calvin...he carried a notebook
around that we give clients. It has my name on it. And all the time, as you
know, people wear his stuff with HIS name on it! I've trained Mike Piazza. I
helped Newt Gingrich melt 61 pounds off his body. During his prsidential
campaign he actually referenced me in a speech, that my standards were higher
than his. Let me tell you-we needed a leader. Not like what we have now. I wish
he had won.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Calvin Klein, one of John's<br />numerous celebrity clients</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>Well, they flew
me to Washington to meet with him. His office was smack in the center of the
capital...I mean, his position at the time was that of the third most powerful
human on the planet. They put me in a room with a massive conference table. His
wife was there, his chief of staff, the secretary. I was nervous up to the
point where Newt took his place at the table. I started by addressing him as
"Newt." Well, there was a silence that fell over the room. Everyone
looked at me like I had three heads. His wife at the time...Maryanne
Gingrich...well, I couldn't stand her. She'd be sitting there just giving me
these looks. I asked Newt if he believed in God, and he said he did. I told him
God said that my program would change his life, but he'd have to be 100%
committed. If not, you will die and go to Hell. He looked at me like I was
nuts, but I also knew he felt that I had balls. You commit, and I'll stay here
and help you. If not, I'll go back home and there will be no hard feelings. He
agreed. He did very well with me. He knocked the 61 off in 11 weeks. I got rid
of all salt-laden products as he had high blood pressure. The official chefs
who were the best in the world were pissed because I was telling them what to
do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I also trained Jim
Robinson, who was the CEO of American Express. He's a well known guy-Donald
Trump is his best friend. Trump wanted me. Jim gave me his number so I just
called Trump directly. Lou Duva, the famous boxing guy, had me train Andrew
Golatta. These all have been great, great experiences. People are all the same.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ultrafit?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b> Well, let me
start by saying this. I know you were around back in the day. Frankly,
bodybuilders were in better shape back then than guys today. There was no
conventional cardio machines to speak of-no treadmills, climbers, bikes in the
gyms. We just hit the weights with intensity. In our Ultrafit program we employ
no cardiovascular work on any machines whatsoever. Ask yourself this: How does
the heart work? If you do 20 repetitions of bent over rows you think your heart
isn't working to allow you to do this? People drive their cars...to the
gym...to then walk on the treadmills! Why not just go to the mall and walk? You
know-the more I malign cardio, the more I am dissed by my detractors. It
doesn't bother me...Ultrafit has helped and continues to provide solutions for
thousands of people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Everything done for
an Ultrafit client is calculated for a specific outcome. All trainers today
teach the eccentric/concentric model...let me say that words scare people. In
Ultrafit, we espouse the Five Points of Movement.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Drag-drag the weight
through the movement</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Contraction</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Every Ultrafit
trainer is versed in the Five Points. Our clients are indoctrinated to this,
its methodical, consistent, they dream of this sequence. Its easy to understand
and they feel the muscle. It's truly the "mind muscle connection"
being propagated. This is a Turnkey system that all our trainers use, and each
trainer reports to the director of the club at which they work, whom I train
personally. I call many clients personally. In any successful business, you
must give people what THEY want, not what I want. Its all about them. If a
complicated answer is given, it is wrong.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>John rewarding Cecil Foster, <br />one of the Ultrafit coaches</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You see Mike, the art
of being a good and effective trainer is this: You have got to think like a
shark! Be The Shark! We challenge clients not to reduce, but to help them get
to the next level. We give them basic, salient information that is </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">usable</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> and
beneficial for them. Results producing. They don't have to worry about the science
or details. We even provide hundreds of recipes that make their food options
palatable.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: And all this
success, still you say there are the obligatory detractors out there of you and
your methods?<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Oh yes. Of
course. I don't use cardio...my diet is cookie-cutter. They say it all. But all
we produce is results. What these guys really should be doing is worrying about </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">their</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> own businesses. I don't worry about or envy anything or anybody. I wanna
see everybody do well. That means the environment will allow me to do so, also.
I have had 1000's of successful clients. I've helped over 1,000 individuals
drop more than 100 pounds of deadly excess </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">bodyweight</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> with the use of NO
cardio. I've employed over 500 trainers. Nothing parallels what I have done. My
brain is like a computer and, given this, I only want to store in my head what
WORKS. There is a finite space for accurate information.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It's like I said. The
Shark. Be the shark. Be relentless. It's the old school work ethic of the 70's
and 80's that I have resurrected for my trainers and clients. Those who bust
their ass are the winners. The one's sitting behind a computer key board
trashing others because they are working hard, doing differently than trying to
find a non-existant secret? Forget that.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MD: You've been at
this a long time John. A pioneer, you are. You are one of the first guys I
remember seeing and being impressed with in the magazines.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">JD:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Thanks Mike. Yes.
I started Ultrafit in 1982. We are here in South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
North Carolina and </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Georgia</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">. We grow by the day. I've been together with my
business partner, Brandon Daniels, for 20 years now. In the early 2000's we had
over 350 trainers employed in Florida. I did move to South Carolina to
originally semi-retire, but of course I couldn't stay away and initiated
Ultrafit here. It's really blown up since. Its the most successful family of
personal trainers in the country. We've helped so many...of this I am very
proud. My colleagues are the best and I appreciate them. I try to do everything
right. Last month I gave out five 51" Samsung flat screen televisons and
also 10K in additional prizes to my deserving trainers-they are valued and I
want them to know this. Ultrafit trainers do very well.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">There is something
very important that all my trainers must understand, and they do. You know,
don't go after the money, go after the results. Give the client value. The
money will come. It must be understood that it likely took a lot of courage for
a client to come in and see us. It's often THE defining moment in a person's
life. We find if they really are up to the challenge. We will run them through
a session, no charge. Did they like it? Did they feel it was for them? There
has got to be a fit. We only work with people who see it as we do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Like I do everyday,
we help people think differently...there are no negatives. I have adversity,
who in hell doesn't? But I steadfastly look for anything to pull me out of a
particular funk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: It's like Frank
Zane says: "You must practice "Right Speech". It sounds like you
are really thriving in an industry that could use a leader, one who espouses a
system that is a solution for almost anyone. Please give me some of your
thoughts where things stand regarding health, fitness, and present day attitudes
about the same.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>(Laughs). You
know, I'm kinda new to much of this social media stuff now. But last year, a
teacher of mine I hadnt seen nor spoken to for 36, 37 years posted on my
Facebook page. He said he recalled regularly kicking me out of class -I would
be writing workouts out and such-but he said it looked like things worked out
for me. LOL. I wasn't really a good student, true. I did turn down a
scholarship for wrestling in college. I wanted to be a bodybuilder. Remember my
goal written at age 13 in the notebook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Back then, people
hated bodybuilding. Kids now? No respect for us, the pioneers, by them. These
kids, they don't even respect Arnold or know who Lee Haney is. They like these
guys with arms bigger than their heads filled with synthol. You know, you go to
the Arnold Classic...there is a three hour wait in line for some ballooned-up
monster, and all the while an icon like Ed Corney sits alone at his
table. Haney? He is a walking example of Christ-I wish I could be a man like
him. The new generation is being mentored by goofs on Youtube who are schooling
them by throwing things around, even one guy who lit some weights on fire and
then pressed them. Just what the hell is that?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>MD: The way of the
new world, I am afraid. Ok, I'll throw a few words out there...please John...do
say what comes to mind when you hear them.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>You think I
won't? (laughs)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mode," vs "Be The Shark"<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JD: </span></b>That's easy. Too
easy. Let me tell you about "Beast Mode." My Shark ate your beast
mode! There is NO beast mode. I hate that beast mode shit. Who wants to be a
beast? I don't get it. A shark? Its an awesome animal. Look at the focus in
their eyes. There is no meaning in being a beast. I see only a bunch of muscle
headed steroid abusers when I think beast. Responsible, introspective
bodybuilders train hard to develop aesthetic lines. Its all about aesthetics. I
was big and could do an excellent vacuum pose. Aesthetics. The Shark.
Sleekness. I will be 57 on my next birthday. I'll have new goals but they will
still have their own aesthetic to them. The Shark has much more meaning than a
beast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In my day, we stayed
covered up when we trained. You know, we'd wear the baggy T-Michael and Strydom
clothes. We'd take our shirt off for two minutes , check progress, and then put
the shirt back on. Now? Egos abound. Lats always flared out. Wanton disrespect
for everyone by these guys, including for themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Beast Mode. Today's
generation. They want everything NOW. Like I mentioned about everyone getting a
trophy earlier, no effort required. Yes, anabolics were a factor years ago, but
it was legal with a prescription and amounts were miniscule compared to what is
used today. These guys use 100 times more. Over the years, there have been some
younger guys who chose to skip the whole process and attempt to build a body
like mine in two years. You can't do it. One is dead from heart disease, the
other is currently in need of new kidneys. For them, why travel the journey?
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-83976262110502419242015-03-13T14:34:00.001-07:002015-04-15T23:42:05.108-07:00A Conversation with Master's AAU Mr. America and multiple title winner, Frank Capallupo. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Master's AAU Mr. America and multiple title winner, Frank Capallupo.</span></b></span></div>
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pleasure to be speaking with you. I remember you and your success in
bodybuilding way back since my start in the game back in 1975.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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in the Bronx, New York, and lived there until I was 10 years old when my
parents decided to move to Chicago. I grew up on the North West side of the
windy city, and, generally, there were not a lot of gyms around at this time. I
was a good all-around athlete-I played peewee football and high school football
and ran track. I was very fast. At the age of ten I won a bronze medal in the
Junior Olympics in Phoenix in the 25 yard breast stroke. The swimming really
helped me get a great starft on my upper body strength. But when high school
years approached, I was all about foot ball and track. I played for Foreman on
the north west side of Chicago. We had a lot of success as a team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in 1946. Your high school years took place in the early 60's. Was the training
with weights encouraged as a high school athlete?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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love and passion was the weights. When my friend and I were 12 years old, he
got a 110 pound weight set for his birthday. We'd lift together, two or three
times per week. We didn't have a bench so essentially we'd just perform
presses, curls, rows...the basics. My arms grew...his didn't (laughs)!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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waiver for me to join the YMCA when I was 13 years old. You had to be a bit
older but they let me join. There were some big bodybuilder's training there. I
remember the first time I walked in...I walked up to a fixed, 90-pound barbell
and just pressed it eight or nine times. A guy approached me, asked me my name,
and said, "You are strong!" This fellow ended up teaching me Olympic
lifting. His name was Clyde Emrich and he actually won a bronze medal in
Olympic lifting in the 1956 Olympics. Interestingly, he went on to become the
Chicago Bear's strength and conditioning coach for about 30 years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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developed a great physique training under him. But, Clyde was strictly Olympic
lifting. On my own I did curls, presses, benching. He didn't want to know about
that! At the age of 18 I was a trained Olympic lifter in the 148 pound class,
and I did a 265 pound clean and jerk overhead. I was the junior state champion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and a half I started out in small, local shows. At 16 I did the AAU teenaged
Mr. America. There is an interesting story regarding this show that is
generally unknown to most. Jerry Daniels won the show, and the great Harold
Poole took second. I got 12th but that's another story. In those days, shows
were run differently than today. The prejudging was done with the judges
sitting at a table in a backroom...no audience. They'd just talk to us using
our names, tell us where to stand and which way to turn. Understand this...the
points were not only given for physique...you were interviewed and were
required to document or demonstrate athletic talent. They didn't want you to
only be a musclehead...you had to be in high school, a graduate or in college.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had a tremendous physique. And yes, it's true, he had somewhat of a hard time
articulating himself due to a pronounced stutter. Another thing...he was two
hours late for the morning event...this did not earn him any favor with the
powers that be. He was marked down for this. You know, the color of his skin
may have kept him back...Bob Hoffman who was in control at the time wanted the
"All-American Boy," on the cover of his magazine, and Poole didn't really
fit the prototype according to Hoffman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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absolute rage at the announcement of his second spot. We had the top 12
onstage, including me. Poole was holding his runner-up award in his hand,
looking blankly at Jerry Daniels. He proceeded to smash it on the floor into
countless pieces. Part of the exploding shards caught the bottom of my leg and
drew blood. Poole menacingly approached the judges table and proceeded to hurl
expletive "F-bombs" at them, yelling "racism," and what
not. Listen, physique wise, Poole may have indeed been superior to Daniels. But
remember what I said...this was one of merely several components necessary to
emerge victorious. You were interviewed, you had to have athletic
achievements...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and at that age there is a huge, natural hormonal difference that would be
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1963-1966, I was winning several open Chicago-area shows. The mythical Sergio
Oliva was counted among my good friends. In the Mr. Chicagoland show, Sergio
won, a guy named Henry Vega took second, and I was third. And you know, all the
guys were at least ten years older than me! I remember that day especially
because both Sergio and I were entered in the Olympic lifting event as well as
the bodybuilding show. We performed the lifts during the day, and the
bodybuilding show was held late, late at night. That's how it was then,
especially with Hoffman, who preferred lifting to bodybuilding. I remember
being utterly exhausted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">FC:</span></b> The Chicago YMCA
was great times for me. There was Sergio Oliva, Bob Gajda, who of course won
the AAU America, and Bill Seno. There was the Division Street Ymca, the Irving
Park YMCA and of course the famous Duncan YMCA. Bob was director and when he
was moved to the Duncan all the bodybuilders left the other two and followed
him. I myself was the youth director for the YMCA in 1966.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">One funny story that
pops into my head now was during the Mr. Chicago...now, Sergio LOVED to pump
up. He'd pump up for a full hour! He'd just get bigger and bigger before our
eyes. He had a long sleeved shirt on, the cuffs were buttoned, he was sweating
profusely. Suddenly we were asked to line up and file on stage. Sergio could
not get his shirt off!. "Frank, help me...I can't get this off!" I
joked with him, "You will be disqualified if I don't help you
(laughs)." I helped him. He made it out on stage. He won.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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That's what I'm talking about!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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awesome, non-</span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">reproduce-able</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> energy at the Duncan. I was training for the teen
America, Sergio and Bob were training for the senior America. Sergio was quite
a riddle. He'd eat meat, rice, potatos, beans, all in copious quantities. He
was not scientific at all. (laughs)Two weeks prior to a show...he'd eat a large
pizza!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Arnold goes, well, you know he suffered defeat to Sergio at the 1969 Olympia.
But Arnold came back in 1970 to beat him because Arnold got much more defined.
I'll tell you this...Sergio would have NEVER been defeated if he ever got serious
about his diet. He had great genetics. At 198 pounds he could clean and jerk
over 300 pounds. He'd had it tough. He defected here from Cuba as a member of
their Pan American Games team. He was a really, really nice guy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have any other influences early on?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">FC:</span></b> Oh yes. Jack
Lalanne. He was ALL about health. He espoused taking care of yourself so you
wouldn't end up ambulating with the use of a walker as you'd get on in years.
That's what it was all about to him. He walked the walk. I do recall seeing him
on TV when I was very young and thinking he was small. That opinion changed
with time. He was remarkably developed. I have emulated him somewhat, I feel.
At my current age of 68, I take absolutely no medications for anything. Not
even blood pressure. My weight when I graduated high school was 148. Today, I
am 149-150. I work very hard though, and have been consistent over time, which
I know is key. You do lose muscle mass over time. Thank goodness for muscle
memory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have amnesia, it seems (laughs). So I understand you butted heads with the
legendary Amazing Boyer Coe?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Runner up to Boyer Coe at the<br />1966 AAU Teen Mr. America</b></span></td></tr>
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the teen America in 64 or 65. My father was a baker and I worked with him and
concentrated on school. I said in 66, let me do this. Its my last chance. The
York crew was there...Steve Stanko was the head judge. The show was held in
West Patterson New Jersey, and I took a Greyhound bus there and stayed in, of
course, the local YMCA (laughs). Imagine it. I'm an Italian kid...working in a
bakery and dieting. There was temptation. Norman Zale was my friend and
nutritionist and he wrote for Iron Man Magazine. He steered me away from white
flour, sugars, heavy creams. Bob Gajda told me when dieting for a show, the
best thing to do was look at the ingredients of anything I was eating. The
first thing on the label should be protein, the second should be fat, then
carbs being the lowest concentration of the three. I'd get cut for a show
eating eggs, cheese and steak, some fruits and vegetables. That would be it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and he was tremendous. However, Stanko told me, "You are amazing, you are
natural, and we did have some judges who had placed you ahead of Boyer."
It was a great experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: So at these times
bodybuilding was not really embraced like it is now...well...it's not really
embraced anymore now, either...but that's another story. How did you deal with
any of the naysayers you may have encountered?<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">FC:</span> </b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You know we </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> have all the form-fitting stuff these guys climb into today. Yes, we may wear a
tight t-shirt once in awhile, and people would stop and stare. My wife of 37
years, who passed away 8 years ago, Linda, well, there's a story there that may
answer your question. I picked her up for our first date-a trip to the beach at
Lake Michigan. We sat on a blanket on the beach, and after a bit I suggested we
take a dip in the water. I stood up and pulled off my sweat shirt, and she
looked up at me and said, "Oh, no! You are not one of THOSE...everyone is
staring at you!" She was shy and told me to go in first and she'd follow
me (laughs). She got used to me though. In fact, she was always my biggest
supporter, she was very understanding and prepared all my meals for me. She'd
cook me two big turkeys each week, and there was my readily-available protein.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">FC:</span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Yes. I was
attending college part time and working at the YMCA part time, I was classified
as 1-A...which meant I was a prime candidate for the draft. Each day, I'd
arrive home from school or work and my father would look at me and say,
"Nothing in the mail today." Well I was so nervous about getting
drafted that I couldn't sleep. I said the heck with it and went to the
recruiting station and joined up. They loved me...I cruised through the
physical tests. I ended up as a platoon sergeant for 81 mm mortars in Chuli,
Viet Nam. I served 13 months, and I recall I thought I'd lose Linda because she
was away at </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">college</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> and I was thousands of miles away. I tell you...she wrote
me one letter a day, every day I was away, for 13 months! She </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> meet anyone
else, I got her a ring at the PX and proposed when I got home. She accepted.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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thank you for your service sir. We are indebted to you and those like you
forever. Wonderful woman, Linda. You are blessed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Michael. When I returned home, bodybuilding was now secondary for me...I had a
whole, new mindset. My primary concern was to be the best provider for my
family. I am very fortunate in my career that I started with a company, Lawson
Products, on the bottom level of entry. I rose to vice president/ general
manager. This was a 500 million dollar company. My wife was so very
understanding when I was moved to New Jersey for 8 years, and then to Dallas
for another 15 years. I was with them for nearly four decades.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to hear of successful bodybuilders extending their success to other arenas,
such as career, family and business. It doesn't always happen that way.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">FC:</span></b> I know. I retired
six years ago. Life is just too short. I stay busy though, and of course I have
always trained...never had any gaps from the gym. My son started lifting with
me when he was 13 years old in our garage. He ended up turning out to be a
fine, natural, title-winning bodybuilder. He's also a surgical nurse and quite
successful. Of note is my son, Jon, was a great high school wrestler. The Tom
Cruise movie, "Born on the Fourth of July," had wrestling scenes in
the beginning. They used my son as one of the wrestlers and he did get a bit of
screen time in the movie. I have a photo of he and Tom Cruise standing
together. My daughter, who has given me two grandchildren, holds an executive
position at Microsoft. My kids didn't disappoint, I am very proud of my family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up a pic of you yesterday announcing this article's impending release. You
quickly got over 100 "Likes." You are quite the popular bodybuilder.
I think you are especially known for maintaining so much success, consistently,
over time, seemingly laughing all the way at the aging process.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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weights is the greatest way to preserve your youth. Its easier if you started
out young, of course. There are many factors to consider for one getting on in
years. You must get a physical. Are you on medication? What kind of shape are
you in? You have to have a plan. Its never too late, but its also important not
to let your ego take over your sensibilities. Gorge the muscles with
blood...the pump equates to growth. Adopt a good, sensible diet. There are no secrets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Winning the Masters AAU Mr America<br />in 1991</b></span></td></tr>
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rule, I do about 15-20 reps for biceps. 10 reps is the lowest I go for any
exercise. I go for the pump! Sometimes a bit lower in reps, but not often. Of
course, I am super strict, I do complete range of motion, and I visualize the
muscle or muscle group that I am working. I've never been injured in all my
years lifting weights. I must be doing something right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bodybuilding win?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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AAU Mr. America. Bob Gruskin, a famous photographer and a personal friend of
mine, told me about a month before the event at a guest posing I was performing
that I was more ripped than Frank Zane at that point. Of course, I'm not sure
this was true, but the message was delivered. He strongly suggested I enter the
Master's America. I did, and it's history...I won overall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that was the best you ever looked...and you were 45 years old! As the years
bore on, did you change your training or food as you evolved as a bodybuilder?</span></b></span></div>
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added variety to my workouts, and still do so to this day. As you know as you
age recuperation time is lengthened, and the seemingly </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">invincible</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> veneer of youth disappears. A pulled muscle at 50 takes two weeks to repair, at 25 maybe
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days on, one day off. Legs and back done Monday, Chest, Shoulders and arms on
Tuesday. Wednesday off. And so on. This is my cycle of training and for me its
proven to be ideal. I don't go overboard on my diet. I eat eggs, cottage
cheese, chicken and turkey as my foundation foods. I don't get into this modern
nonsense of eating repeatedly every couple of hours for six to eight meals a
day...who the heck can do that? I mean, c'mon. You see these folks carrying
their gallon water jugs everywhere they go. In the gym? Are you here to train,
or to take a never-ending piss? (we both laugh here and i agree) You didn't see
me, Sergio, Bob, Bill Seno or Arnold with a water jug. We went to the water
fountain! Of course, we didn't weigh 300 pounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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serving as the destruction of bodybuilding. It is now a freak show. You know,
when I was a kid, I saw Charles Atlas. I said, "I can do that." Now,
you see these 300 pounds behemoths...it's just not obtainable. It's unreal. I
don't quite get all this "Beast Mode" stuff I hear. Look, I can shoot
a basketball through a hoop., but I am 5'3". I can't play on a team...I
know this. All Italians like to sing, and I do. Am I good? No. So I keep it in
the shower. These giants of today intimate that you can look like them if you
eat such and such protein powder. That's utter nonsense. I've been all natural
for life. With these guys now its a whole different ball game. Jay Cutler?
Ronnie Coleman? You CANNOT look like that in two years. Yet, the kids, they
think they can. The first thing they ask you is about the drugs. Dorian Yates
without drugs? He'd get 10th, 12th in the AAU America. With the
chemicals...he's Mr. Olympia six times! We've gotta steer youth in the right
direction. This is not being done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this: Focus on the Body, the Mind, and the Spirit. There is a real life to be
had beyond bodybuilding. For these kids who actually entertain the notion of
getting a "Pro Card" as a bodybuilder, I'd urge them to think twice.
This is a rare, if non </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">existent</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> thing, to live off bodybuilding winnings. Don't
let this endeavor be your primary focus. Remember, in the 60's, five or even
six bodybuilders would be living in one, efficiency apartment, they'd be broke
and eating every last bit of tuna out of a can. That's no life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and from a man who has done it all, and done it well and with aplomb. I thank
you very much for your time and words, my friend.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-45562191411224731612015-03-13T12:06:00.004-07:002015-04-15T23:42:05.092-07:00A conversation with Gino Caccavale, bodybuilding champion and IFBB Physique Professional, Creator of the REZIST System. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A conversation with Gino Caccavale, bodybuilding
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Gino, many thanks for taking some time out
from your impossibly busy schedule to speak with me. There is so much to what
you do and what you have accomplished during your many years in fitness. Talk a
bit about your background, if you would.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b>Thanks Mike. Well, I participated in many
sports when I was in high school. Baseball, football, track. I did ok...but I
was kinda like a "Jack of all trades," and master of none of them. I
headed to Central Connecticut State University and played football there. All
the while through these sports, I did do some weight lifting. Even in college,
I just didn't feel the passion for football. I became friends with Bob
Ruggierio, who as you know was a great Connecticut bodybuilder. He looked at me
when I graduated from school and said, "You can do this too." I know
it sounds quick, but yeah, Bob won the NPC CT in 1988, and I trained for that
show for one year. I won it in 1989.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chicago and picked up a magazine at the gym and there you were, being
congratulated by Mike Katz in the winner's circle!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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for ten years after that...winning eight shows. You know, I always liked it
more for what it did for me as a person, rather than just being focused in on
the trophy and the title. The adulation and cheering lasts 24 hours. Even
though I was only 22 at my first win, it wasn't enough for me. I wasn't giving
anything back. With training others, I feel I have a knack for helping others.
It makes me happy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>GC: </b></span>Well, I needed a job (laughs). So I became a
corrections officer in Bridgeport, Ct. But I have to say that before I took the
job I had a great opportunity where I won the regionals to become a contestant
on the show American Gladiators. It was an awesome experience. Sadly, the show
was canceled before the finals were ever held. In corrections, the first 4-5
years were spent by me on the cell block. It was pretty mundane. But I did
catch the eye of the C.O. academy and they used me as a personal trainer for 50
cadets at a time. This provided great breaks from 'the block.' Even better, I
was assigned the position of becoming a bounty hunter for the department. I was
given a vest and a car and was sent to "find people." It was a great
gig. My co-workers called me ,"The Golden Child(laughs)." It was a
hard decision when I left corrections after 11 years. It was a secure job with
great benefits. But I had to, for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clients, my state job and went to live in New York City. There was more
opportunity there for me. I had an agent, was doing fitness modeling and some
acting. I landed roles on the 'Guiding Light' and 'All My Children.' But I
didn't want to be a celebrity actor. On the outside-yeah-things looked great
for me. But I personally felt like I wasn't doing anything. I'd stand there,
and they'd just snap a picture. Again, it wasn't enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Sounds almost as if it were a matter of focus.
I just read that both Warren Buffett and Bill Gates said that the number one
ingredient to their success was one thing: "FOCUS."<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b>Yes, very, very true. I was putting 50% in on
acting and modeling, and 50% on training folks. That's no way to do anything
and be fulfilled, happy and successful. It just won't work. I got to where I
could put 110% into helping others reach their physical goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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training clients?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC:</span></b> (Laughs) When I first moved to the city, I
lived in a Harlem apartment. Not too savory. Now, I live in Battery Park in a
5th Floor Walkup and I have a doorman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"I love it when a plan comes together..." So, all systems
"Go." I know you've had many projects going on at this time and
presently as well.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC:</span></b> I am employed by Muscle & Fitness Hers
Magazine-I am their technical advisor for exercise. It's a great gig and I meet
many interesting and successful people. My clients are from the downtown area-I
have 18 of them presently. They are in the 30-60 years of age bracket, and
generally work hard, 10-12 hour days on average. Most train for fundamentally
the right reasons...they want to have good health and enjoy their families. My
own goal is to lift to be healthy and strong, even when I am 60 or even 70
years old. The beach? Not really a motivating force for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in 1991, and have done numerous print ads.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Well, there's a bit of a story behind that. I
was up for winning the award for "America's Top Trainer" which was an
online contest. There were thousands of entrants...many of whom are tops in the
industry. It came down to me and another fellow. I took second. I'll admit, I
was a bit ticked off by this because I am competitive. But all was not lost.
The sponsors of the contest liked me, and, after all, I was second out of
thousands of trainers. They did want me to be a part of their organization and
for me to create a workout for their system. I was like, "Well, I don't
need you to do that-I'll just do it on my own." So I put together the
REZIST workout, and we literally just had our one year </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">anniversary</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> of its launch
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no doubt jaded from all the malarkey that is spawned in the fitness industry?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC:</span></b> You know, like anyone, I'd often be up late
and see the ubiquitous weight loss and fitness infomercials. They are very,
very dishonest. I'd get upset-it's always about the pitch and the sale...and
imaginary results that are rarely sustained. I knew it'd take much
work...but...I had a novel idea. Maybe we need someone selling something who is
honest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b>Yes. REZIST is based upon the wrong approach
of folks doing either only cardio or only weights. For some, cardio is easier.
For others, they think weights are superior. In the infomercials I'd see that
never were the two combined in one workout. Also, you must understand that,
especially in NYC, everyone is pressed for time. They want a 30 minute workout.
So with REZIST, we give a 30 minute, intense strength and cardiovascular
workout. Its all dumbells-and it doesnt matter the state of fitness you occupy.
The workout is tailored by increasing or decreasing weight, dependent upon your
level of fitness. There are 20 movements performed, one minute for each, with
20 seconds of rest. Its very scalable for the individual.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: It's doing very well as I know.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC:</span></b> Yes. The Huffington Post gave us great
reviews. Hollywood Life Magazine and Natural Health Magazine have voted us the
best in-home workout, too. We are constantly adding classes in NYC, and its
spreading across the country. We have in the works resistance and even
kettlebell components that will become part of workouts in REZIST. At our Ohio
location, its done so well we have added a second location. Retro Fitness
Partners is bringing us on in NY and NJ. You know, Mike, it's only been a year.
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b>REZIST offers multi joint compound movements.
More joints are involved, more muscles are involved, thus, more calories are
burned. Injuries are minimized. Remember, you can use a 5 pound weight with
REZIST if that is all you can manage. It's always great as long as somebody
does SOMETHING for their health. I applaud this. But if you look at Crossfit,
there are many injuries, very high intensity with poor form.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to pull this off? I mean...to look at you, you look like the Farnese Hercules
carved out of ice! You juggle so much. I am sure folks look at you and think it
must be easy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b>(Laughs) Well, I needed to produce a video of
the REZIST workout. It needed to be 30 minutes long. One of my clients, who is
a big money manager in the financial district, started asking me some questions
about how I was going to proceed. He said I'd need 300 thousand dollars to get
the production done. "Do you have that?" he asked. No, I didn't have
that. This guy was telling me that there was no way I could get this done
without hundreds of thousands of bucks. I bore down, got the talent, the space,
production equipment, and got it done for a fraction of what this guy quoted.
Yes, it was my life savings, but I did it on my own. No compromise. One other
thing-about things looking easy. In my business, I truly have to be a
"Product of my Product." Ive always gotta be in top shape. It's what
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you did find time to not only go into the IFBB Men's Pro Physique Championships
in Pittsburgh last year...but...you won it!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC:</span></b> Yes, it was great. I'd like to thank the
Montanari Brothers Powerhouse Gym - Super Gym. The brothers saw me at the gym
over a year ago, and said I really should compete. The business does come
first, always, and competing is just a small part of my life-it's really just a
vehicle to move on to better things. MHP nutrition company also sponsors me as
a pro IFBB athlete and I am very thankful to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">GC: </span></b>Yes. Anyone can visit <a href="http://www.canyouresist.com/">www.canyouresist.com</a> and
sign up. Its free.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fun. Food isn't delicious. You know, the covers of magazines always show folks
having fun and being fit. The journey to fitness is not always filled with
such. I've been in top shape for over 30 years, and I can tell you that there
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have to be a gourmet experience. 35 meals per week. 5 per day. If you have a
cheat meal for one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner for the entire week,
well, you are still consuming 32 clean meals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Yoga. I no longer laugh at yoga. I couldn't finish. So, of course, I must try
REZIST. How do we get more information?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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invite everyone to visit <a href="http://www.canyourezist.com/">www.canyourezist.com</a>. All the information you need to
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remember in my earliest days in bodybuilding as a kid and looking through the
magazines at the time, you were perhaps THE standout when it came to being in
razor sharp, tip-top condition. Let's start with a bit about your early days.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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thank you for the opportunity and am honored that folks are interested in what
I have to say. I grew up in South Carolina and have always lived here. Still do
today. I started with the weights at the age of 12. My neighbor had an old barbell
set so I worked out there. Of course, I ended up asking for weights as a
Christmas present. My mother got them for me but I had to get them out of the
trunk of the car because they were too heavy for her (laughs)! I first did what
many kids did...worked out in my bedroom. Then, after some time, I migrated
with the weights to a camping trailer that had a heater inside it in our back
yard. I always generally worked out by myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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How about sports in school?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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school, I ran track and played football. I was an OK player but by my senior
year I knew a scholarship for college would not be coming my way so I didn't
play my final year. I decided to give all my level best efforts to the weights
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for me. I had prepared for the Teen America my junior year, was in top shape
and asked the football coach if I could skip spring training to dop the
contest. I told him I was already in better shape than every player on the
team. This seemed to rub his rhubarb the wrong way and the ultimatum was if I
did not show for training I was gone. So bodybuilding it was!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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know, by this point I had built a really good physical foundation. I went to a
guy's house in the neighborhood named "Snow." Snow looked like
hercules (laughs)! I worked out with him and learned alot. There was another
guy on the other side of town named Bucky Baxley and he had a backyard gym and was
a really big bodybuilding fan. This was all in 1966 when I was a junior in high
school. These guys started taking me along to olympic lifting meets with them.
It was fantastic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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looking to hire recent high school graduates. I got hired and was trained as a
technician. I was doing very well with them. Of course, it came time at one
point for me to be granted a raise in pay grade. Part of that process involved
physical assessment. I'd get weighed and at one time I was about 195 pounds,
all muscle. They'd use the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company rating guide,
which said I was about 20 pounds overweight! I was told to lose weight for a
raise! I appealed to the assistant director of the FBI who was second only to
J. Edgar Hoover. I was 10% body fat with a 33" waist. The assistant
director took one look at me and was impressed. However, he said, "No exceptions."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I'd never relent. I attended college classes by day and did the night shift
with the FBI. Ultimately, the state of South Carolina approached me to come and
join their SCLED Division (SC Law Enforcement Division). They hired me at 20
years of age and after six months I was wearing a multitude of hats-I was
engaged in undercover operations, VIP details, I loved it! I ended up as
lieutenant of the Crime Information Center in the criminal records division.
Our system was also tied into FBI computer systems I was there for 37 years but
am now retired. Even though I did leave the FBI early on, they still found
merit to feature me in the FBI magazine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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interestingly, with SCLED, my chief was very supportive of my bodybuilding. At
the time, there was a big scandal at SCLED, corruption, much bad press for the
whole system. My competing and the positive press I got helped cast the
department in a positive light. Even the chief got interviewed in some articles
due to my being successful in bodybuilding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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positive, of course. When I competed in the 1979 AAU Mr. America, a news team
followed me to the show in Atlanta to keep step and record my experiences and
what it was all about. At one point prior to the show, my wife and I were sun
bathing near the hotel pool and the reporter approached us and said, "You
have a girlfriend? I thought bodybuilder's were gay?" It's never pleasant
when someone insults you over something you love to do. But I'd just shrug it
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me to enter the Mr. All South contest. I was 18 years old. It was won by a guy
named Terry Moore. You know those days, Mike, even though it was a bit prior to
your competing. The weightlifting was held all day, then the poor old
bodybuilders would be on stage posing at 1 am with the harmony of crickets
accompanying them! The light was affixed to the basketball hoop(laughs). I took
second or third in this show. I was in a show, the Jr. Mr. America, with Chris
Dickerson, Boyer Coe and Ellington Darden. Paul Anderson did an exhibition
here, and it was an incredible experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1973. It was a big regional show with about 25 entrants. I got first! I started
learning more about training and nutrition. I'd read more. In South Carolina there
were not many bodybuilder's around, so I was largely on my own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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SC. In 1975 I won the Mr. All South show, as well as all the subdivisions. You
recall there were awards for each body part back then. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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entered the 1975 AAU Mr. America and got 10th or 11th. I was told I needed more
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I did. This is around the time I had my first experience with Nautilus
machines. I trained with a fellow named Dr. John Morgan in Columbia, SC. He had
an entire Nautilus set-up at his home. He gave me my own key and I could go any
time I wanted, and I did. I really made much improvement with this system. In
76 I entered and took third in the Coastal Mr. USA show, got most muscular and
all the subdivision awards. At the Junior America in the same year they called
me out for every subdivision comparison. I took second overall to the great
Dave Johns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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America contest, I was at my most cut ever and made my biggest impact. I won
the Most Muscular Man in America award here beating out Johns, Kal Szkalak,
Clint Beyerle, and Pat Neve. However, I was edged out by Johns by one point in
my class, and Kal took the overall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with Arthur Jones?<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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after I worked as a model for the nautilus book pictured in this article, I met
Ellington Darden at the Coastal USA show. El worked with Arthur Jones down at
his compound in Deland, Florida. They wanted me to come down for a bit to work
with them and use their nautilus equipment. SCLED allowed me to go as I had
time saved on my job. I met Arthur there- a very interesting gentleman.
Ellington Darden was also intriguing, he was a good bodybuilder and held a PhD
in nutrition and physical training.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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test me. You know he had one of the largest crocodile farms in the world
there...and the second largest individual crocodile in the world at the time.
Everyday, the croc cages would have to be cleaned and the crocs fed. Arthur
asked me to simply come take a walk with him through the croc cages! Of course,
I did (laughs). The water was low. You must understand that when water is low,
the crocs are docile. While we were walking about in there they turned the
water on and the area quickly began filling with fresh water. Water= ferocity
in crocodiles. We high-stepped it out of there! You see, Arthur liked to test
people like that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there, yes, they'd push me very hard. We'd start with legs. Another top
bodybuilder was there and in the midst of leg training he got sick and vomited.
I completed it without getting sick. They had Mike Mentzer, Boyer Coe, Casey
Viator there. El said I was the hardest trainer the had ever had there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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because I was open minded. Most bodybuilders would argue with them and let me
tell you, that'd be the worst thing to do with Arthur Jones. I mean, yes. One
set per bodypart? It was different. But this is how it would go. It'd be like a
drop set. A heavy set of leg extensions, with 7-8 drops in weight in the same
set. Then go to another exercise for the same thing. It was brutal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like this. Arthur would be right there looking on. I was a competitive guy so I
wanted to do well. Generally, the fellows at Deland didn't like bodybuilders
because they would not listen to anything new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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disorder called "cognitive dissonance." (laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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say that we'd only do one workout a week like I just described. You couldn't do
this every day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and bodybuilding enthusiast friends and colleagues will cast their gazes
asunder at the mere mention of my name if I don't at least ask you a bit about
your incredible cuts...<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>JM: </b></span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Well, I didn't
really know how cut I was, actually! Not until I saw the judges reaction at one
show I'd competed in. It was the Mr. USA held in Texas. I walked out on stage
at the prejudging and Boyer Coe, who was a judge, looked at me and shielded his
eyes as if he were peering directly at the sun when he looked at me. I knew I
had something special at that point. I was eating very high protein with very
low carbs. But, I was eating so much that Ellington advised me to start
watching my total calorie counts...this was before I got truly ripped. But I'd
basically have, for breakfast, three eggs, one serving of sausage...I'd NEVER
skip breakfast. Lunch would be a can of tuna or a chicken breast, the same at
night. A snack would be a couple of hard </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">boiled</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> eggs in between meals. Of
course, I'd get weak as I got more defined. I'd have a </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">cantaloupe</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> with some
cottage cheese added to get some energy. I'd do this maybe a couple of times
per week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>At the 1976 AAU Mr. USA (2nd-Medium) with Manuel Perry (winner- Tall & Overall), Dave Johns (Winner-medium) and C.F Smith (3rd-Medium).</b></span></td></tr>
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easy. I took my time in getting in condition. In the off season I'd regularly
go up to 220 pounds of bodyweight. I'd compete in the 185-195 pound range. This
wasn't helpful because of course it's more difficult coming back down to ripped
condition. I'm a mesomorph, so I do tend to gain weight if I am not careful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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America. The trend was getting to be that you had to be more and more massive,
and of course if I ever rose to the IFBB I'd have a very hard time standing and
comparing well to such massive guys. I did want to move to California at one
time-you know-live the true bodybuilding lifestyle. Frankly, I didn't like it
there. I thought the people were crazy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has been a great component of your life experience?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JM:</span></b> Oh yes. I have
enjoyed bodybuilding, it has enriched my life in so many ways. I have very good
health at age 64. I'd probably say my right shoulder gives me some problems
now, but I was always smart when I trained and learned from great people. Never
got injured lifting weights. When I was young and competing, I never really
thought much about health.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>JM: </b></span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I am retired now
so I go to two different gyms, twice per day. Still hit the weights, but I now
compete in </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">triathlons</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> and came in first in my age division in my last event. I
do well with the running and bicycling, but the swimming is hard-I am a sinker
(laughs)!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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great wife and children.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JM: </span></b>Yes. Ive been
married to my wife for nearly 40 years. I have three sons, my oldest is 34 and
is a law enforcement officer. The two younger boys are twins, 31 years old. One
works in finance for a hospital and the other is a sales rep for the Shakespear
corporation. Trey, my oldest, works out very hard. The two younger boys were
exceptional high school runners and broke the 4X800 record for our state...they
won scholarships for college. I am very proud of my whole family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Joe, its been a
pleasure and honor to be able to hold court with you. Thanks so much.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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appreciate it.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-22528033185034220792015-03-12T15:10:00.002-07:002015-04-15T23:42:05.079-07:00A Conversation with Jerry Brainum, publisher of Applied Metabolics. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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so much for talking with me. You know, I've been reading your cutting-edge
material in the physique magazines since I was a kid in the 70's. Much of what
I know and practice to this day has been borne from the information you have
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I have over 5,000 published articles in my name or under a pen name in over 35
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bodybuilding, science, and nutrition?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Brooklyn. When I was three, my mother simply threw me in the pool (laughs)
and I started dog paddling. I became a swimmer, and as the years rolled by I
won some AAU swim meets. Of course, the swimming coaches back then said that
using weights would slow you down. One day at the community center where I'd
swim in the Olympic sized pool, there was a throng of people blocking the
hallway. Suddenly, the group parted in the middle and a guy in posing trunks
came walking out. It was Jerry Winick. He had great arms and had placed second
to Larry Scott in the Mr. Universe in either 1962 or 63. I was about 12 years
old at the time, and (laughs) two days later I saw Jerry outside the center
smoking a cigarette. I asked him how he got so big, and, of course, he told me
he did so by lifting weights. He told me to go buy some muscle magazines, so I
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magazines...Joe Abbenda was on the cover of one of them...he was Mr. America.
His routine was in the magazine and I started by doing variations of it. Of
course around this time I saw Steve Reeves in Hercules on TV and that was it
for me. I did my research, looked Reeves up and saw that he did breathing
squats and pullovers, so I hit this routine hard. I added 7 inches to my chest
at 13 years old because of this-I have that in common with Mike Katz-a great rib
cage (laughs)!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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very young. I ended up taking the train to Sig Klein's gym in the city...very
old school place. Sig himself came up to me and I told him I wanted to join. He
told me that the gym was only opened 3 times per week and then you had to make
an appointment to train. That was not adequate of course so I walked from there
to Tom Minichiello's Mid-City Gym. Here I trained 6 days per week and went
after school. Harold Poole was there and he was a fantastic guy. Freddy Ortiz
was also there, but didn't look very inviting so I didn't approach him. I'd cut
school to train. Tom asked me why I wasn't in class and I gave him some BS
story as to why I wasn't. I swear this will sound crazy but I trained from 1 pm
to 10 pm! I was following the star's routines and this was nuts. Val Vasilef
was doing 70 sets per body part so I did, too. Ultimately, Tom called my
school-I got suspended for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB:</span></b> Yes. So I ended
up at R&J Health Studio owned by Ron Covino, but it was run by Julie
Levine. I trained there with Pete Caputo who was a great bodybuilder. 16 year
old skinny Lou Ferrigno was there with his father Matty, who would bug the hell
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teenage Junior East Coast contest, and placed high in the teen IFBB Eastern
America. This one was held at the old Brooklyn Academy of Music. I recall
standing backstage and some guy next to me told me I had WAY too much oil on.
So he wiped some off of me and put it oin himself! Oh, the guy was Frank Zane!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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know I got the addresses of all the top bodybuilders and wrote to all of them.
I ended up corresponding with Bill Pearl for a couple of years. He'd write me
lengthy letters back. He was very gracious like that. In 1967 Pearl was guest
posing at a Lurie show at Hunter College. I was on my way to see him personally
when Leo Stern blocked my way. I told him my name and he was surprised, saying,
"Oh! Go see him!" I introduced myself to Bill and he was surprised
because by my letters to him he'd thought I'd be much older. He was very nice.
Some years later, just before his victory in the 1971 Mr. Universe, I visited
him at his gym in Pasadena. I did ask him about steroids, and he said he
wouldn't touch them. Now, I do recall that between 1959 and 1961, a prolific
change occurred in Bill's physique. I looked him in the eye and pressed him on
the issue. He did admit to using them but did say that if he admitted that
publically, that kids may start using them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mother-how did she feel about you dropping swimming for the most unpopular
pursuit at that time of bodybuilding?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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to worried about the swimming but my diet did bother her. You see, for the
first 8 years of my life, I had what is now termed ADHD...back then they called
it "Mental problems." I had a donut and coffee for breakfast and that
was it-it wasn't a healthy diet at all. No vitamins. Omega 3's help prevent
ADHD and of course I was consuming none of that. I wasn't stupid-I was reading
by the age of three. But I did start eating huge steaks because that's what I
heard you had to do. There was the awful Hoffman's "Protein of the
Sea." My mother opened a can of dessicated liver, sniffed it and threw it
out! Ultimately, she saw that I had lost weight and started doing better in
school, and that is what she cared most about. School became very, very easy
for me. I didn't even have to study to do well. I was bored.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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things change with the understanding of nutrition and nutrients. So you were
doing well in competition and graduated from high school. What came next? <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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California and trained my first year at Vince Gironda's gym. I learned a lot
from him, as irascible as he was! If you got on his bad side you'd be done. It
was a trial by fire as he'd start off by insulting you. He came up to me on my
first day and sniffed me. I told him I'd traveled there by bus. He said I
smelled so bad I'd likely had no problem getting a seat. I laughed and rolled
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had told Vince that the massive German was coming to train. Vince just said,
"We will see." So, about an hour later, Arnold walks in, approaches
Vince, and now I am standing right there, and Arnold announces his name and
that he is Mr. Universe. Now, Vince is chomping on a ruddy old cigar, looks
Arnold up and down, and simply stated, "Well, you look like a big, fat
F--k to me." Vince always called Arnold "Cement Head," because
he thought he was stupid. Of course, he was not. Now, Arnold was not used to this,
and I swear he looked like he would cry. Vince walked off and I told Arnold
that I thought he looked great. We were fast friends right there. Four days
later I went with him to his small apartment that Weider had gotten for him,
and there's some guy running all about wearing only boxer shorts. It was Paul
Graham, the guy from Australia who promoted the 1980 Olympia-Arnold's friend of
many years. After that I didn't go back there!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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me he was cheated, ripped off. He showed me the program from the show...Zane is
on the cover of the program! He shows me the medallion that all the competitors
in the show were given and wore on stage...there's an image of Zane on the
medallion! Well, I did see the magazine coverage of the show, and Arnold looked
like a big, white donut (laughs). Arnold called me with some nutrition
questions a while back and we discussed this. Arnold allowed that Zane was
superior to him at the time and he deserved the win.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Caputo and I started getting there by bus in 1969. The gym was first, then the
beach! I've been a member ever since. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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around all the greats of the golden age. Must have been like the very pages of
Muscle Builder came alive for you.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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there was comraderie...but that is all just a bit </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">exaggerated</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">. It wasn't always quite as close as you'd like to think. There was Serge Nubret, I remember he'd
come to town with a guy named Paco, who would bring suitcases full of steroids
and give it to the guys like he was giving candy to kids! Now, Serge, he had
just a beautiful physique. You know he'd say he'd eat 12 pounds of horse meat
per day. This wasn't true. Serge Nubret lied a lot. You'd see him using 8 pound
dumb bells, and he'd be asked how the hell he'd gotten so big doing that. He'd
just say he'd used heavy weights years earlier...now he'd just
"refine." He'd lie in hopes of others doing this and getting small.
There was a drug called Triacana, which was a form of T3, and he was telling
guys at Gold's to do 15 per day! Waller and Bill Grant did it, but not Arnold.
Well, they all lost a shitload of muscle. Serge was not a nice guy to those he
saw as competitors.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Jerry never went bald. Picture with Lenda Murray</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>I won the Teen
Southern Cal in 1969, and beat Rod Koontz. In 70-71 I was blown away by guys
like Clint Beyerle and Dale Adrian in the Mr. California. I picked up Jeff
Smith as a partner and we had great, very heavy workouts. I never touched drugs
but still could do 315 behind the neck and 475 on incline barbell press. I went
in the Mr. Venice Beach that was won by Roger Callard. In 74 I went in the Mr.
Western America at the Embassy Auditorium and this was promoted by Arnold
Schwarzenegger. I took third, but what stands out to me is that only me and
another blond guy were the only clean guys in the show. I had a decision to
make. With drugs, I could go national. But, with both grandparents being bald,
and being bald not being in vogue like it is today,I felt I'd go bald on the
drugs. So at this point I retired. I will say this, though: If I had known then
what I know now about steroids and ergogenic aids, I would have done them. They
are not really so harmful if done properly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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around the game for 39 years, since I was 12, and I know a good deal. However,
every time I read your newsletter, I learn many new things. It's really
amazing.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>Well, to me,
reputation is everything. My Applied Metabolics Newsletter is 100% truth-no
bullshit is included whatsoever. There is NO advertising. Part of the problem
in the magazines now is that they are all driven by the advertising dollar.
This disallows writers from basically writing whole truths. I can't do that.
You are insane not to read my newsletter. You will save so much time and money.
I'll say this-if I were around thirty years ago-I'd go to me for information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I love it and I
love to learn, as I know you do, too. I've already made some fine tuning and
even a few drastic changes in my nutrient intake based on your research. Jerry,
what kind of training have you had, if any?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>JB:</b> </span>I have 53 years
of study as well as practical and empirical experience. This alone gives the
reader a huge head start and greatly reduces the learning curve. In college at
Cal State Long Beach, I wanted to be an M.D. I just wasn't passionate enough for
this, but ended up getting my B.S. in biochemistry. I was bored in school. I am
a passionate learner, but I like to learn on my own. In class, I'd sit in back,
wear sunglasses and fall asleep. You know, I love writing and research. I HATE
the business end, though. Writers are treated like crap no matter what your
talent level is. Except if you are Steven King!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB:</span></b> I wrote Bill
Grant's first courses in 1982. Flex asked me to write two articles, and Joe
Weider welcomed me aboard. I wrote for Muscle & Fitness and Flex, and
always hand delivered articles to the Woodland Hills office. A guy named Ben
Pesta approached me one day and said they were no longer accepting my articles.
I was like, "What?" Well, Fred Hatfield, who was right down the hall
and was the editor of "Sports Fitness," overheard this uncerimonious
discharge and bought my four articles I had in hand on the spot. He hired me to
write for him. A while later, Joe bumped into me in the hall and asked why I
stopped writing for him. When I told him what happened he called Ben Pesta into
his office along with me, and tore Pesta a new one. Joe hired me back right
there. In the end, it wasn't personal between Pesta and I-just a business
decision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Sounds like
things were going great. Of course, changes started to creep in...<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>Yes. AMI Group
came in in the late 90's, and Joe was starting to slip health wise. He told me
he was getting pushed out and didn't have the energy to deal with the new guys
and help me at the same time. He did tell me that he loved me and that I was
"In my will...you will be wealthy," which I know he said to about 50
people and that I'd get nothing. At his memorial we all laughed about this. I
really liked Joe. He gave me a job when I didn't have one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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McMahon and the WBF?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>Joe gave me a
raise and health insurance with the spectre of the rise of the WBF. Granted, I
had to pay for my own insurance, but it was health insurance, nonetheless. The
WBF wanted me to come to Connecticut to write for their magazine. I was wary. I
told them basically if they were around for three years, I'd come. But I was
loyal to Joe. He always appreciated that. I will tell you for the 15 or so guys
who crossed over, he never truly forgot or forgave them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Talk more about
Applied Metabolics.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>Well, it is
science based, but in an understandable, layman terms-like way that can be
understood by most. I go over so much material...I write 35-40 pages for each
monthly edition. I focus on health, longevity, how to continue to look young
well into your years,nutrition, supplements, exercise science, ergogenic aids,
fat-loss, hormonal therapy, and other topics.. You know, I did try to write on
the anti-ageing tip for the magazines. John Balik of Iron Man told me his
readership was 15-21 years of age-they wouldn't care to read such information.
He finally let me focus one issue on this...it was a best seller.It was the
"Over 40 Issue." I've been collecting information on longevity for
years and years. Much earlier than when it became a popular movement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I could also say, for
those who want to "Maximize Their Vitality," this publication is for
you, and at a very reasonable cost. It's only $10 per month, and you can opt
out at any time. You know, I'd say 99% of people over 40 years of age want this
type of information. I am aware that there are loads of free stuff on the
internet, and much of it is misinformation. Sure, there is some good
stuff...but where I differ, and this, I feel, is my biggest selling point, I am
giving you "Jerry Brainum." You know, Frank Zane said, when I was
still writing for the magazines, that my column was the only one he'd read. I
think this speaks volumes. I put my personal reputation of 53 years on the line
to help anyone avoid mistakes. With the 6 months of newsletter material I have
already provided...read it and you will be an expert. I request studies
regularly, from Australia, China, all over the world. I love it. I love
learning and research.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Jerry, I gotta tell
ya...as you know...there is a proliferation of a most nefarious syndrome out
and about today...it's known as "Bro Science."<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Well, everything
has gone </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">back</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> to shit, if you really want to know the truth. These folks have
little if any writing experience. Some try to be overly technical to prove
their imaginary superiority or intellect, and you can honestly not tell what
the hell they are saying. I make complex processes and information simple to
grasp. I mean, there is no way sometimes to avoid a technical word, but if I
use one, I'll explain it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: The eternal
elephant in the room-steroids.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>Yes.
Bodybuilder's and athletes-they either can't get them, can't afford them, or
are afraid of them. So they want supplement companies to produce "HGH Replacement"
supplements. And they do. In 2014 Obama passed a new steroid act that bans
designer steroids. In 2004 the bill passed outlawing the prohormones. With
designer steroids, there was a manipulation of an old drug from 1962 called
Superdrol-there was a slight change in its structure that increased its
absorbtion but also led to liver problems. No more slapping of wrists by big
brother. A company gets busted on this and the fine is 2.5 million bucks and
many years in jail. That's enough to shut nearly any company down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So, in reaction to
this, what comes next is something I'll be writing about in Applied Metabolics
very soon-Herbal Plant Based Testosterone Boosters. This is coming, you'll see.
Much of the time, the problem is testing is only done on mice or rats. So, we don't
know what these compounds will do once they find their way into the human form.
There is "Zero" relaiblity/evidence in these studies. They will
charge you $70 a bottle...and yes, rip you off. I'll be writing about this, of
course.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should be taken every day. Its wise to have your levels tested via blood draw
prior to use and during. You get a drop in testosterone after the age of 30, so
this can help if you have Low-T.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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combination is a good one. In bodybuilding there is really no need to load the
creatine. Its a good back up for ATP production. The L-Citrulline is converted
to Arginine in the kidneys, and Arginine is a precursor to Nitrous Oxide, so
this increases blood flow. The beet juice increases plasma levels of nitrous
oxide.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am not throwing money away. As I write now full time I understand money comes
at a premium! You have worked with and helped some famous folks, Jerry.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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DeLahoya...I did his nutrition programs for several years; Mayweather as well,
many others. Anybody can read about these exploits on the Applied Metabolics
home page under my bio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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because I told you I'd read up on the newsletters before talking. A daunting
yet enrichening task...there is SO much information! What are your goals with
all of this , Jerry?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">JB: </span></b>Well, I want to
educate people, I want to discern for them fact from fiction. I want to save
them time and money which are precious and easy to waste and fritter away. I
want to give them something to improve their life, people do not want to be
decrepit...anti- ageing information is key. Understand...this information is
NOT available anywhere else. I am not duplicating the magazines. I churn out
35-40 pages...every month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: Jerry, It's been
a pleasure and an honor. I look forward to working with you and learning from
you. Please visit <a href="http://www.appliedmetabolics.com/">www.appliedmetabolics.com</a> to learn more about Jerry and to
sign up for his monthly newsletter.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>JB:</b></span> Thank you, Michael</span><br />
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your many fans. I remember seeing you when I was a kid as you were prominently
featured in Dan Lurie's magazines. You seemed perfect to me- like Zane. And
always ripped! How did you get your start?<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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was 12 I saw the Tarzan magazines and I wanted to be strong. I actually started
off in gymnastics and boxing. My cousin who was a good bodybuilder, Raul
Pacheco impressed me. His cousin, Ray Jiminez, another good bodybuilder, took
me to my first show. The guest poser here was none other than Leroy Colbert- I
was shocked by his size.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Did you know Leroy?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL: </span></b>Oh yes. He is one of my biggest inspirations
in the sport and we are good friends to this day. I just was out in California
last year and saw him just before he closed his nutrition store. He's not well
these days- he is in his 80's. He's a great person. He could have gone farther
as a champ if he hadn't had that horrible motorcycle accident early on- he was
crippled by it for some time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: So speak more on your early training.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>AL: </b></span>Well, I grew up in the Bronx- the Throgsneck
Projects. I trained in my bedroom on a homemade bench made of wood. I saved my
money by working in a grocery store and bought Dumbells from a Weider magazine.
I learned early on not to believe the advertising in these magazines ( laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teachers donated their time to help us kids learn to exercise. The first trophy
I won was a weightlifting award at the center when I was 15.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL:</span></b> Well, I entered the army for a two year stint.
I was an airborne paratrooper. Then we had Kennedy and the whole Cuban
situation, so I was sctually extended in my obligation by six months. It was a
good experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: So, your first show was in your early 20's.
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hail from a very poor background. I won the AAU Mr New York City and this was
like a dream to me. After winning this I didn't care if I ever won again. This
is when I became known and somewhat of a force in bodybuilding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL:</span></b> I did. Back then the most prestigious show was
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like to avoid mentioning. There was a lot of prejudice in the AAU back then.
Did you know that an interview was part of the scoring back then? Yes. This was
part of how you'd place. I was asked why I wanted to be Mr America:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">That was it right there. I felt I'd gone as far as
I could in the AAU. There were many injustices committed against blacks in the
AAU. Several blacks should probably have one prior to Chris Dickerson's win in
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>AL: </b></span>Unfortunately, our relationship turned sour.
It seemed everyone's main concern was what they could get out of me- you know-
how could they use me to sell products. I never sued Dan. To me it wasn't worth
it. Later, he apologized and we were on good terms, thankfully, when he died
just a short time ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had won Dan's WBBG Pro Mr America and went overseas to compete in the NABBA
Universe- which was a huge thing then-I was invited to compete in the New York
Night of the Champions IFBB show by Joe. I was excited and honored- this was
like validation for me. At the show, I was met in the hallway by Ben Weider. He
welcomed me. But, in the same breath he demanded total loyalty to the Weider's
by me. I'd have no opportunities outside of their auspices. You know, Mike,
this didn't sit well with me. Firstly, I must be loyal to myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I went for. A writer for Weider did an interview with me. I firmly told him
that I wanted to see it before it went to print. I read it and there was nothing
in it that I said! It was like, " This is how Joe Weider built my
body...". I didn't give them my permission to run with these lies. The
writer said, " Are you crazy? You will lose your opportunity with the
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New York. I was in top condition, but guys who years ago I easily beat in the
AAU America were now gigantic pros- much bigger than me. A great man and
friend, Bill Pearl, was a judge. He pulled me aside and said we must talk. He
gave me the facts and said the only way I could ever compete with these guys is
if I immersed myself in the murky world of steroid use. He advised me against
this. I thought it was especially not fair because like I said, I used to beat
these guys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an indelible mark in bodybuilding. I didn't have to do anymore. " You
don't have to take a backseat to anybody in the history of the sport...,"
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were shows in the respect that all the guys were paid to compete... Like
appearance fees. Most people don't know this, but it's true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD:Who are some your good friends in the sport?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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prior to either of us having any success in bodybuilding- he is like family to
me. He learned much from Pearl that he gave to me, too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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photographer, Chris Lund, sent my pic into Strength & Health and I won
" Man of the Month." ( Laughs). We were so excited over this when the
issue came out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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won the Pro Mr America, Dan ran the Mr Olympus the same night. By the way, it's
no secret he created this show to compete with the Olympia. Sergio won it
uncontested. Dan had me hand him the winners trophy...that was a big deal to
me. Sergio hugged me onstage and he was so big it felt like I disappeared (
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Ok Anibal, just what is the secret to being on
such fantastic condition?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL: </span></b>Ha! The secret is to have different genes from
different parents!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We all have our own identity. God gives everyone
the gift of uniqueness. Me? I have a very fast metabolism. I never had to diet
hard. We did low, low carbs then which I don't suggest. Simple sugars? Avoid
them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Back then, there wasn't much info on training- we
all basically did the same thing. We'd do what the stars did- Grimek, Reeves. 3
or 4 days a week. We did know that rest was important .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: How about supplements?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL:</span></b> The problem today is the marketing and the
lies. Who knows about this stuff now? In my day food came first, vitamins maybe
second. You know, I had my own line of supplements, but it didn't do well. You
want to know why? Because I couldn't lie!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I understand you were training partners with
Steve Michalik...<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL: </span></b>Yes, for years. He wasn't really crazy like
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL: </span></b>I got married very young and had 2 girls.
Bodybuilding took it's toll and I got divorced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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both bigger than their dad! One is a cop, the other in the service. And seven
grand kids!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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building on my property here in Florida that houses my gym. I have nautilus and
all top of the line equipment. I was friends with the great Arthur Jones but
never did make it to his compound in Deland. He was a genius and I feel he
should have been given a Nobel prize for his ideas on exercise. He had it
right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You train only athletes?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL:</span></b> Oh no. Anyone who wants to improve. I espouse
the tenets of Arthur Jone's HIT system of training. It's very time efficient.
No client trains longer than a total of 1.5 hours per week. Many only train two
days per week. Of course, it takes a certain mentality to buy into the "
less is more" mentality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You can train hard, or you can train long... But
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: I got your awesome book, " You Personal
Training Guide, Then and Now." <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL:</span></b> It gives the reader an idea of how I think..
Written in layman's terms as though I am speaking to you. Goes over my personal
life, bodybuilding, exercise and firsts- then and now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: It's a great book with many photos. You can
visit www.aniballopez.com to order a copy. Any parting words Anibal?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">AL: </span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Well, I revealed things about the Weider
organization, Dan Lurie, and conversations with Bill Pearl that I never told
anyone and drove me to stop competing.</span></div>
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again. I considered steroids. A doctor told me if I was careful I'd not hurt my
health if I did. Ultimately, the wisdom of Bill Pearl won out and never again
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Today, I am 72, still training, I take no
medications but still do what I love the best and that is directing others to
living a rewarding, healthy life that everyone deserves. Bodybuilding is gods
for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For the last 22 years I have been a devoted
Christian- best decision of my life. I have the opportunity to speak to
Christians and all others about the importance of taking care of your spiritual
life and also one's physical body that we claim to be the home of the Holy
Spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-48557071201021610592015-02-25T01:18:00.001-08:002020-05-05T03:46:13.661-07:00Conversation with Mr. Universe, Mighty Mike Quinn. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Hi Mike. Thanks for taking some time to speak
to your many fans. I remember you from early on- I had the misfortune of
standing next to you in the Teen Mr. America. How did you get your start with
the weights?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Brockton, Massachusetts, a very, very tough town. This wasn't too good for me-
I was a fat, fat kid and I received a steady diet of beatings from neighborhood
toughs. My father worked out in our basement at 4 am, and one morning he got me
up from bed- I was 14- to train with him. First time I ever touched a weight I
benched 200 pounds for reps. I was naturally strong. I kept receiving beatings
from bullies until I was 15- then I started hanging out on the north side. It
was safer and I got into powerlifting. At the age of 16 I totaled 1,360 in the
three lifts. I had freakish strength.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is when I was 19 Dr. Ellington Darden brought me down to Arthur Jones' compound
in Deland, Florida. He was the Nautilus guy. Weird dude. We pulled through
these gigantic gates- there were elephants, giraffes, exotic birds. Jones was a
genius, but quiet. He said I was the strongest teenager they ever had there. I
maxed out every machine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You are definitely known for being one of the
strongest Bodybuilders who ever lived. When did you start competing in
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ: </span></b>About the strength- at the time me and Eddie
Robinson were the strongest Bodybuilders around. You could tell by our
thickness. Nobody else was close. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I had a goal to do five reps of 550 in the squat.
The day I tried this I only got four. I got pissed and immediately told my
father, " screw this, I'm gonna do bodybuilding." </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Six weeks later I entered my first show, the Teen
Mr. Bay State. You gotta understand- my father trained me, and it was hellish.
Every leg workout, every one, he'd drive me so hard in the middle of the
session I'd go outside to vomit. I'd come right back in and finish the workout.
It didn't matter- it was balls to the wall! </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I won that first show. I then took the Teen
Massachusetts and the same nite won my class in the open. In 1981 I took the
overall in the Teen Mr. America.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Along with my back, yeah, they are my strong
point, thanks. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Success came quick to varying degrees after
this-in 1982 Lee Haney beat me by the decision of one judge! In 1984 Joe Meeko
won- but I crushed him. He had no arms. But, whatever. 3 weeks later I was in
England for the NABBA Universe, and along with Tim Belknap and Brian Buchanan,
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train in. I got a small role in the Tom Hanks movie " Money Pit," w</span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">hich also featured Jake Steinfeld. The producer
told me it looked like I could have a career In Hollywood, but I wanted to be
the best bodybuilder in the world. I wanted to turn pro.</span></div>
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of the Champions and a big wheel for Weider, basically told me my titles were
worthless because they were not sanctioned by the IFBB. So I had to start all
over. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Think about it. I was a NABBA Universe winner, the
same title Arnold, Pearl, Zane and all the others won, and I had to start again
by entering the Mr. Florida contest in 1986. I almost got in fights with guys
backstage because they thought it was unfair I'd be in such a low level show.
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started what I call " Next Step " training. Nobody could keep up to
me. It's like a spiritual experience. I mean, I wouldn't put the weights down
until I was nearly dead. I always had a crazed look to me. People wouldn't come
near me. But I was always in total control and knew exactly what I was doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was on all six of the major muscle mags at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> My arms were the biggest. Weider loved big
arms. He virtually pulled me offstage and said, " I'll do for you what I
did for Arnold..." </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He wanted to send me for calf implants. Said he'd
send me to Arnold's doctor. I kid you not. I decided against that. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I gave up a two hundred thousand dollar contract
with a supplement company to sign with Weider. Joe gave me two, one year
contracts for 32 k per year! That's barely rent where I lived in LA. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I did well on the pro circuit. In the 1988 Olympia
I took 6th. They barely compared me with the winner, Lee Haney, which would
have helped me because I had the best back. The powers that be did not like me.
They didn't know what to do with me. I spoke my mind. Talked openly about drugs,
which was a big no-no with Weider. I was a thorn in their side.</span></div>
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your competitive days?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Look. I don't even pay attention to the guys
today. They all look terrible. They definitely don't train hard like I did- I
think they think they don't have to with the chemicals. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In my day I had a lotta fun. I really enjoyed
hanging with the fans, they'd take me out to restaurants, we'd talk training. I
traveled the world. I did very well and had opportunities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">From there, I went to Germany. I was guaranteed 80
k for the trip. You gotta understand, you'd get two thousand people to show up
for a seminar. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">My first day there I got a call from my mother
telling me my sister had died. I had always taken care of her. I was going to
take the money and get her a house, take care of her. I fell apart, had a
nervousness breakdown. Got hooked on alcohol and drugs, self medicating. This
was 1989 and I ended up in rehab. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Bodybuilding was over for me. I had no heart for
it any longer. I felt responsible for her death. I wasn't there for he. I was
her protector.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: But still, you were the first bodybuilder to
sign a contract with wrestling impresario Vince McMahon's World Bodybuilding a
Federation in 1990.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ: </span></b>True. My heart wasn't in it. But still I was
the guy who pulled all the guys together to leave Weider and sign with Vince.
He gave me 375K for two years. Ferrigno, who never went onstage, was given 750k
for two years- and kept the money! I didn't get along with Vince. Then he got
some heat and drug tested us for the second show. Of course, people said I was
washed up when they saw me onstage while I was clean. I got tested seven times?
Strydom? No way could he have been tested. He won.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> I sold my Gold's Gym in Florida in 1991. It
was very profitable. We had rehab and thousands of active members. I doubled my
investment as far as profit upon the sale. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">My other Gold's, that's another story. I had a
couple of investors, and some shady stuff went down. I ended up selling my
shares. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Around the same time I competed in what I think
was my best shape ever, and biggest. The 1994 Night of the Champions, where I
took 5th, saw me at 252 pounds and dialed in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Not really. Like I said, my heart wasn't in
it. I got married, moved to Alabama, got hooked on the drugs and alcohol, and
was divorced within 8 months. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I moved back to Florida and was soon married
again. I will say that she was an evil woman. She had a daughter from her
previous marriage, and I basically raised her. She was with me all the time.
When we split, her mother cut me off from all contact with her. 12 years. That
ended in 2007.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> 1997 was my last time. It was the NOC. I
didn't make the top 15. I didn't care. The crazy dieting would just make me
totally vicious. Not the drugs. It was the diet. I wasn't happy doing that with
a wife and kid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: When you were on point, you were really
ripped. Was cardio a big part of training?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ: </span></b>Yes. I mean, my training with weights was as
intense as you could get. This helped for cuts. But two workouts per day, I'd do
two cardio sessions per day, 45 minutes a pop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> you know, people think I eat truckloads of
food. I'm not really a big eater. For a contest-look- I'd suffer. It was lean
proteins and veggies for three days. The fourth day, some carbs. I'd grow on
200 grams of protein per day and low calories. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">These guys now- they take 400 grams of protein per
day. And all the chemicals. They get adrenal and kidney failure. Part of that
is the insulin they take. I never messed with that. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I hated everybody. I won't lie. I don't lie. It
was bare bones. I'd take Fastin, which was a pharmaceutical grade diet pill and
it would keep me going from 7am to 7 pm, for two brutal workouts. Then I'd go
home and collapse into bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Oh yeah. The usual stuff. Multis, extra C,
extra B complex. I didn't do powders back in the eighties. Weider's stuff
tasted like dirt. He'd send me boxes of tons of bottles of vitamins and
powders, tee shirts, hats, belts. I'd give em all to my friends (laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: That's hilarious! But that seems to be a
common refrain from many of the pros I've known regarding Weider and his
supplements. So what came next?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ: </span></b>In 2008 I was in a motor sports store and I
saved a little kid from getting crushed by an 800 pound wave runner. I caught
it and the kid, and, in the process, badly injured my shoulder, broke my hip,
and fractured four vertebrae along with herniated discs. I was a mess.
Basically I was in bed for three years, but then I finally found a doctor who could
help me. By this time I was addicted to oxycodone and a cocktail of other
substances. </span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It was a terrible, difficult time. After the
surgery on my back, my sister to me to Narc Anon meetings. I kept at it and
this July it'll be five years that I've been clean. I still have pain, but I
can train. I mean, back in the day, I trained like an enraged beast. I'd do
bent over rows with 455 pounds for reps. I was the real deal. Nobody trained
harder. Not even Dorian Yates. I'd do the same weight as him, but for double
the reps.</span></div>
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youtube video of you and your sister training back. I did the same back
exercises as you today in the gym- I felt fantastic!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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version of me. Same arms, abs, back. She's won two figure shows, and is an
elite trainer for VIP's. She does very well, but has abandoned her figure
efforts because her son, my nephew Shane, is a southpaw pitcher with a 90 + mph
fastball and plays for North Carolina. He's a MLB prospect, and she's moved to
where he is to concentrate on him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You've done so many things. You were even
corner man for boxing champion, Vinny Pazienza.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> You know, he won't talk to me anymore. They
made a movie about him, "To Bleed For," and I should have been in it,
but they thought I'd overshadow him. He just dropped all contact with me in the
past year. I had met him in Rhode Island at a nutrition store grand opening,
and we became good friends. We'd talk nutrition and what he should do for
protein. Things like that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Speaking of movies, I understand you will be
featured in one soon.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Yes. It's a dream come true. I wrote a book
that got in the hands of a guy named Mike Russell, known as the " Mob
Cop." He's the guy who brought the mob down and had a miniseries about it
on Spike TV. He put the wheels in motion for me. It's been a torturous road.
Seven years it took me to turn pro. Seven years for my gyms. Seven years to get
my book done. In my life, I've put myself, and my family, through Hell. My
mother always thought she'd get the phone call that I was dead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: What will the movie be called?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> " The Mighty Quinn."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Of course! Great. But here's the real
question, Mike. Just who the hell will they find to play you? It's not like
there are plenty of actors who are built like Mr. Universe.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Good question! I have no idea. Some Italian
bodybuilder I guess. I'll be a consultant to make sure he gets it right (
laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Any friends in bodybuilding these days?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Oh yeah. Mike Christian is a friend, as well
as Berry Demay. Dave Dearth too but he's had major heart surgery lately so I
haven't talked to him in a while. And I love the whole Katz family. Mike is a
great, great person.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Mike clearly outmuscling the Late Nasser El Sonbaty at the 1994 NOC</span></b></td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">MD: So, how about currently? You are training hard
and feeling better than you have in years.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ:</span></b> Eight months ago I started a personal training
business, and it is really taking off. Look, these " gurus," who have
never competed- they don't know anything. One of them had a 49 year old
training six dYs a week. WTF! I switched him to four days, tweaked his
nutrition. He's just a regular guy who wants to get in shape. He's not going in
the Olympia! I train all types- Bodybuilders, de conditioned Middle Ages
people. I've been in the trenches. I've been on over 100 magazine covers. I
want to help people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: That's sounds great. I know just by doing your
one back workout today, I can feel a burn like I haven gotten for years. How
can folks contact you if interested in your services?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MQ: </span></b>promightymikequinn@yahoo.com. I'm not taking
too many clients, because the ones I do take, I want to give them my all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "century gothic" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Thanks Mike. We all look forward to the movie.
I appreciate your time talking with me.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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fans. The internet has given me life again. I am most happy to help others so
they don't hurt themselves. My thing is hard training. You must have balls and
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-37161413372283122042015-02-23T05:21:00.000-08:002015-04-15T23:42:05.086-07:00Conversation With Pumping Iron Star and Mr. Universe, Mike Katz. By Dr. Michael Dusa<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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to be friends with and have as a mentor for nearly 40 years with bodybuilding
icon, Mike Katz. Here are Big Mike's words on what is going on in his busy
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK: </span></b>Well, our
training was so intense that we derived a cardio effect from the rapidity of
the sets we performed. Before I ever went to California, a workout here in
Connecticut would be plodding and methodical... It could take four hours for a
workout to be done. When I went to train with Arnold, the same workout would
take 1.5 hours- NO rest between sets- there was much more punishment training
with him and the Gold's Gym crew. For instance, we would do "<a href="http://bodybuilding-mauritius.blogspot.com/2014/05/drop-setting-for-hypertrophy-by-veeraj.html">The Rack</a>,"
as we called it. This was <a href="http://bodybuilding-mauritius.blogspot.com/2014/05/drop-setting-for-hypertrophy-by-veeraj.html">drop sets</a> starting with standing dumbbell presses
with 110 pounds in each hand, drop to 85 pounds, go to failure, to 55, down to
40, even 30 pounders-we'd do five sets going down the line, or, " The
Rack," it was brutal. Arnold liked to train legs with me because he hated
doing legs, and I loved to. My motivation pushed him to bring up his thighs,
which early on were not on par with his upper body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK: </span></b>Well, guys today strike the side chest pose
with somewhat of a twist to their torso because most don't have a good rib age
development and many don't have lower biceps development. Al Beckles, Larry
Scott and Arnold all had these ingredients, so they could really hit this pose
and hit it properly. Franco did not have much of a rib cage or great bicep so
you know he always did the variation of the standard side chest pose. Franco's
famous split in his chest is almost like an abnormality in his structure.
Myself- well, I've been born with a much higher xiphoid process than the
average person. The tip of my sternum is high... My xiphoid is 8-9 inches
higher from the navel than the average person, whose distance is maybe 3-4
inches. So, I had the capacity to build a much more volumetric rib cage.
Another thing- many who even bother to do dumbbell pullovers today don't do
them correctly. A dumbbell should be used, fingers interlocked on the bar,
elbows tucked in, laying across the bench with head hanging off, hips down, no
spreading of the lats. Doing so isolates the rib cage. Of course there will be
some lat stimulation, but with the elbows held close and hips down, if you
really concentrate you'll target the rib cage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chest exercise is the dumbbell incline bench press. I feel overall this is the
best exercise for chest development. At the top the dumbbells should touch, you
should, at this point, lift, tense the pecs, contract and squeeze the muscle at
the top of the movement. Bring your elbows down to armpit level- this spares
you from shoulder injury. Barbell flat bench hurts the shoulders, largely
because you don't have freedom of hand movement like you do with </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Dumbbells</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">. Your
movements should always be controlled and you should think about why you are
doing an exercise. Squatting, for instance. I'd concentrate on the negative in
the movement, go down slowly just below seated position, always pause, with no
bounce. Same for chest and every body part. I was never really injured lifting
weights.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MD: What did your eating consist of back then
Mike?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK:</span></b> I'd eat four pounds of meat per day. It came
in one pound packs- these were specifically cut by my butcher, and after
broiling them there was ONLY blood left in the foil. There was no fat. I'd have
pasta every third day, oatmeal for energy, a piece of fruit, always and only
whole eggs- we'd use cholesterol as an energy source because of very intense
workouts. Of course I'd be given supplements by Joe Weider, but we were all
quite fond of Rheo Blair's products. I'd have a protein drink twice per day.
Desiccated liver tablets were a big thing back then. Funny, some guys seemed to
think they'd help their liver, even though the science didn't make sense. Of
course there was both Hoffman and Joe, and " Protein of the Sea,"
which smelled worse than low tide in New Jersey! So then they'd load products
with sugar, which defeated the purpose, but things tasted better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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weight?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MK: </b></span>When I was 11 or 12 years old, I went to the
theater and saw the first Hercules movie Steve Reeves ever made in 1957. It was
akin to a kid seeing Arnold in Conan at the same age- it had a profound effect
on me. So of course I got the Weider courses in the mail- George Eiferman and
Clancy Ross were featured- and I pasted their pictures on my basement wall. The
routine was like chest/ biceps one day, legs the next. I " borrowed"
some milk crates from the side of the road, built a primitive bench, and the guy
across the street gave me some weights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Soon I was training at the Meriden YMCA with Joe
LaPorte, who helped me immensely and was also a great area bodybuilder. He was
one step below the great Joe Abbenda, who of course went on to win the Mr.
America. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">My first bodybuilding contest was when I was 14,
held in Waterbury, Connecticut- I didn't place. In fact , I competed for about
three years before I even got a third place trophy. I did finally win the
Teenage Mr Connecticut when I was 18 or 19, and by then I was also vying for
honors in the Ct open division. You must understand that I was a three sport
athlete in high school- competing in hockey, track and football. I also played
football at Southern Connecticut State University ( Mike is enshrined in their
athletic halal of fame). Of course I was also with the NY Jets of the old AFL.
So I always had a lot going on, but I still always trained. It took me four
years to win the IFBB Mr. America, losing to Chuck Sipes, Frank Zane and John
Decola.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Interesting thing that many don't know is the
America, World and Olympia would often be held the same night, and we had body
part awards. But not for each show. A guy from the America may find himself
competing with a guy from the Olympia onstage for best chest. Arnold beat me
early on for best chest, but only once. I beat him and others for best chest
several times after.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your training with weights back in the sixties?</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK:</span> </b>well, Jess Dow, our cosh at SCSU, didn't
really understand the value of weight training. He'd hear me tossing the
weights around and coming running in from his office and holler,"Hell's
Bells boy, what the hell are you doing? We have a game tomorrow!" But he'd
pretty much leave me be, because he knew come game day, I run over anyone who
got in my way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">My roommate on the Jets was a 65 foot shot putter
from Syracuse University. And we had a great inside linebacker- Jets fans will
know him- named Al Atkinson. We three were the only ones on the Jets who lifted
weights. I was among the faster linemen in the NFL in my time. I can tell you
this, I may not have been faster than him, but I could keep up with NFL Hall of
Famer Don Maynard- and boy was he fast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the end, I could have kept playing, but there
was much to consider. An injury, just getting married to my wife Nancy, I
wanted to teach and win Mr. America. It wasn't a hard decision to leave when I
did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You have a great take on Bodybuilders and
family...</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MK: Yea. " Don't wait until you are a
grandfather to be a father."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Of course, this advice can apply to anybody. Most
women today- they work. I worked up to three jobs so my wife could stay home
with little Michael and Michelle. Women today need more. Men do benefit because
now they get to participate more in child raising.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Please talk a bit about Pumping Iron...</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">MK: Well, the writers of the book, Charles Gaines
and George Butler, from White Mountain, Vermont, were not situated far from
Holyoke/ Mountain Park in Massachusetts- you know, where Ed Jubinville used to
hold his shows. I captured their attention- I was a teacher, football player,
bodybuilder, I was very </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">accessible</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> to them. You know, if they were from
Portland, Oregon, they may have gone with Corney in the film. Things aligned so
it was me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You know, I'm 70 years old now so maybe people are
not as quick to recognize me, but they are very kind. Pumping Iron is now on
Netflix, so it's been introduced to whole new generations. It has reinvented me
to a broader and younger audience, giving me new opportunities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Of course, Arnold pulled the film along. I see him
a few times each year. Franco and Louie too of course. I see Lou more often
because we both frequent the trade shows. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I had a small part in Lou's documentary, Stand
Tall, chronicling his comeback for the Master's Olympia, for which I was a
judge. I'll say it was difficult to judge. Robby Robinson was sharper, and Lou
would have won had he been 5-10% sharper. It was actually harder for Robby to
beat a big guy in this scenario. Lou was big and well known, Robby, not so
much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: You were an educator in the Hamden School
System for 35 years...</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK:</span></b> I feel I was born to teach. The only thing
that has been more satisfying for me is being a parent and grand parent, second
most satisfying is being a teacher. Winning Mr. America was a personal
accomplishment, but the positive effects I had on thousands of kids was a
greater life achievement- I was giving to others. It wasn't about myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Along with your longtime business partner and
best friend, Jerry Mastrangelo, and now your son as well, you've been a gym
owner in Connecticut since 1979.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK:</span></b> Well, we opened World Gym East in Hamden in
1979. Prior to doing so I asked Arnold and Joe Gold for their blessing and they
were fine with it. For awhile it became Mike Katz Fitness Centers. Then Arnold
called me and said," come with us." So the original Hamden club
became World Gym, for which we never had a license agreement. The second World
Gym we opened in Branford we did have a contract. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Now, we have five Planet Fitness gyms. The
industry has changed and continues to do so. CT is very competitive with LA
Fitness, The Edge, Retro, etc. PF has 1,000 gyms nationwide now- seems like
there is a new facility everyday. It's a good business model, I must say.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Mike, I know about ten years ago you were
training a good number of very successful clients.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK:</span></b> I still train a handful of clients who have
been my friends for over 20 years. It's a big commitment, training someone.
It's a big part of their life that I am navigating. I'm not saying training
people is completely off the table, it depends on the person and other factors.
I do spend a lot of time with my grand kids now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When you care, training someone is draining. It
takes a colossal amount of energy. You are dealing with inferiority complexes,
self esteem issues, dedication, self confidence- these are complicated issues
to deal with. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You have to look at one's driving force. You may
have a mountain to climb, and for this you have to have the desire to conquer.
Often, when you have such a concrete goal in life, there is not a lot of room
for other things in life until the mountain is climbed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I need to ascertain what somebody is motivated by
to accomplish their chosen impossible task. It's interesting that there are
many common denominators in people who are successful. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Dom Certo wrote " Success, Pure and
Simple" in the 70's. I was one of the people from all walks of life who
was highlighted. It compared common traits that we all shared. The funny thing
is Weider pulled some strings for Certo to be " Knighted" in England,
so he became Sir Domenic Certo ( laughs). Everybody gets a kick out of this.
Weider thought if he was knighted his words would be more powerfully
persuasive.</span></div>
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company you were involved with in the 70's.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK:</span></b> It was called Futron Industries, and their
main product was called " Slender Now." We actually were the main
sponsor of the Arnold produced 1977 Mr. Olympia, and I recall the fee for this
was 50 thousand dollars. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I was involved in research in the company. I
conveyed to them what a pain it was to deal with 12 different bottles from
which we'd ingest about 100 vitamin and mineral pills per day. So we came up
with the first " Multi Pak" which had 8 pills that covered
everything. There was E, Multi, C, Extra C, B12. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You'd just load 6 packs in your suitcase and you'd
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In 40 years, I've had 80 calls to endorse
nutrition products- 2 calls per year. I'd look over the product and see that
the first ingredient would be sugar. I'd say no thanks. I couldn't and still
won't promote a product lacking " White Papers," meaning there is no
scientific research backing the product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Michael, my son, and his wife Pam Katz introduced
me to <a href="http://www.qivanaproducts.com/"><b>Qivana</b></a>. When I saw that this company's research was supported by Dr. Don
Layman, who is world renown as the " Father of Metabolism," this was
a big key. Since using these products I've lost over 40 pounds- and with very
little exercise. I feel great, physically and emotionally. The product balances
out your metabolism. I'll admit I actually threw a few poses the other day (
laughs)!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">MK: Yes. I was well suited for bodybuilding
success. Look at Sergio Olivia- he just had "it". We'd look at him
and say, " That's just not possible...", he was one in a million.
Arnold and I had to train much harder than Sergio to be as good as him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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best ever form?</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MK: </span></b>1972 Mr. World win. I also liked my shape in
my final show, the 1981 Olympia- I was drug free in this show and took a blood
test to prove it. Beating Ken Waller in the World was also very satisfying.
When folks ask about Franco winning, some say he left his wheel chair and plaid
blanket backstage. That show, Dickerson or even a few others could have won. Of
course Chris stayed quiet and won the next year. If Mentzer won in 1980, would
he be alive today? Would his brother Ray be alive today? Szkalak, Callender,
maybe they didn't get their due. Harold Poole, maybe he should have won the Mr.
O.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I will say you need more than a great body. Sergio
was a cop. Most Mr O's are successful outside of bodybuilding. Lee Lee Haney? I
hold him in the highest of regards, he is a great example of a human being.
Bill Pearl too. Dave Draper even with all the problems he's had- a great
person. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I feel we should learn from the past, realize the
future, and live in the present.</span></div>
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was lucky it was discovered during another procedure. It can kill you
instantly.If you are reading this and can afford one or have medical insurance
please get an ultrasound of the ascending and descending aorta. Find out if you
have an </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">aneurysm</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">. So, a week before I was scheduled to judge the Arnold, I was
scheduled for aoric repair surgery. I skipped the Arnold obviously. The surgery
was successful and I also received a pacemaker as I have suffered from A-fib.
My surgeon, Dr. Squiteri, was a big Pumping Iron fan, coincidentally.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Darn those Steelers! I was watching </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Pittsburgh</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> vs.
Cincinatti one Sunday, and, during halftime, I went to fix a leak on my roof. I
wanted to get back in to see the game and was using an inadequate ladder. I
fell 12 feet to the ground and at 270 pounds my wife apparently heard the
"thud." I joke that she came outside and kicked me because she
thought I was joking. Turned out I broke every rib on my left side, fractured
three lumbar vertebrae, Had a brain bleed, and developed pneumonia. You know,
the ribs. Even a brusied rib will keep an NFL guy out six weeks. I fractured
all of the on the left.I was in the hospital for four weeks, and the doctors
did say that the great shape I was in kept me alive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Special Olympics?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">assassinated</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">-Jackie </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Kennedy</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> came to Bowen Field where we played our games
and JFK Jr as a little boy was with her. I think he'd have been president had he
lived. She inspired me to get involved with the Special Olympics. I cheered the
kids on, taught them lifting techniques, now younger folks have assumed my
place. I did teach special needs kids for 35 years. I loved it. I myself
overcame much in life and I wanted to give back to the world just as it gave to
me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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level seeminly for ages.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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professional bodybuilder who was also an Olympia judge. Since, we have had
Gaspari, Al Beckles and Dorian Yates, too. But I've been judging the longest. I
still judge the Arnold, Olympia, the Toronto Pro Show and this year I am
excited about traveling to judge th Arnold in Brazil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this.In pro football, guys are 50 pounds heavier and .4-.5 seconds faster in
the 40 than they were 25 years ago. In bodybuilding its the same. The diet,
chemicals, training, everything has advanced. A 6'8" guy who used to go
into basketball may now become a tight end in football, and be faster and run
like a deer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that it would take 20,000 years for ligaments and connective tissues to keep up
with these bodily changes. Its not all good. Since athletes are perhaps 50%
better than they were 20 years ago, you see more head injuries and such. Cars
now go 90 miles an hour instead of 60 mph, so injuries are worse. In football,
head protection is still inadequate. You may start seeing where no head contact
at all is permitted. Parents will direct their kids to play soccer sinetad of
football. Things will shift.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this. Everybody must be in top shape. The current Mr. Olympia must be better
each year or he wont win. The top five or ten guys are ALL great, and the
current winner, if he is not at least a bit better than his previous winning
condition, he probably wont win.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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now has. But Flex never came within 80% of his potential. He was great, don't
get me wrong. However, If I had his genetics, nobody would EVER beat me. The
reality is Flex left 20% on the table. Heath is like a young Flex who is
hungry. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I wish I had his genetics. I'd have been the best
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: Thanks so much Mike. You have given a gift to
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Jr:</b> </span>Well, it was a no-brainer that I was on my
best behavior. But in those times that I'd maybe slip up a bit, my mom would
always remind me of the looming prospect of Big Mike's impending return home
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years old and Robby Robinson was staying at our house. Dad and him were running
the bodybuilding camp that I know you even attended. I was sitting there at the
breakfast table eating a bowl of Apple Jacks, and Robby took one look and said,
"You ain't gonna get big by eating Apple Jacks..." I just kinda
looked at him and that was it. (laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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younger, maybe three or four, so my memory is not as acute. But I do recall
walking into the bedroom Arnold was staying in and he was naked getting
dressed. He looked at me but I bolted from the room and slammed the door
(laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exhibitions. I went to George Snyder's "Best in the World" show at
which there were about 10 guest posers , dad being one of them. There was
Mentzer, Corney, Coe, Zane, Arnold (not posing though) and many more. My mother
wondered why I spent so much time around Boyer Coe...I think it may have been
because of his lovely wife, Valerie (laughs).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Jr:</b></span> I started lifting at 11 years old, mostly for
sports. Big Mike said if I wanted to do bodybuilding, he'd help me, but he
preferred I do the regular sports instead. All I remember was all the hard work
he put in, the training, tons and tons of food, low carb days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">MD: It's hard to believe you are 44 years old now.
So many remember you as the little kid hanging on Mr. America's bicep in your
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because all the neighborhood kids wanted to come over during filming, and so
all the parents had to sign releases for the kids to be filmed. They were all
psyched to be in the film. Of course, when the film came out, they had all
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very lean at 5'10" in height. Years ago, I actually bulked up to 240
pounds and was very strong at 20 years old in college. Currently I am the
lightest I have been since age 17, my strength is the best its been in 15
years. I recently lost 40 pounds and have been taking Qivana supplements which
Big Mike also uses now. Pam and I have a Qivana business that we are very
excited about. Anyone interested in such an opportunity can contact me directly
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two daughters, and I am co-owner with Mike and Jerry Mastrangelo of 5 Planet
Fitness gyms here in Connecticut. Time goes on and priorities change. But there
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capacity for certain foods in your lifetime. When he was younger, he, like many
bb's, drank lots of milk. In time, he lost this capacity in that he became
lactose intolerant. Now, aside from some yogurt, he consumed little to no
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restore, or develop the lower and outer pec line, decline dumbbell flyes and
dumbbell pec work in general will do this. He mentioned his old training partner,
Arnold S, would let the Dumbells nearly touch the floor whilst performing
dumbbell flyes, and he can be seen doing this in Pumping Iron. Early on Arnold
had over pronounced outer pec development because of this. Frank feels such a
range is too extreme, proof of which is the fact that Arnold's shoulders are
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healthy oils, CLA, olive oil, nuts and seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and the
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about nutrient ratios. Of course, there is a world of confusion regarding this.
So, for me he suggested 180 grams of quality protein intake per day, and
carbohydrate consumption be limited to half that, or 90 grams of carbs per day.
This should be done three days in a row, and, on the fourth day, perhaps double
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recommends taking photographs to mark and meter your progress. People look at
you differently than how you see yourself, and I know this is true. How many
here have ever seen themselves in a photo or video and were shocked at how they
looked? I have! Its important to be objective and see things clearly. Take
photos monthly in all four quarter standing positions. It'll help you work on
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Intermediate Deltoid Training</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>By Larry Scott</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">The goal of most bodybuilders is to build shoulders of really massive
proportions. They don't care how, just as long as those shoulders stun the
average person with their barn-door width. Unfortunately, this is just about
all the average bodybuilder knows about the deltoids. Most are completely
unaware of the three heads of the deltoid and how to develop each one. They
are:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">1. The Anterior, or frontal deltoid.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">2. The Lateral, or side deltoid.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">3. The Posterior, or rear deltoid.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The lateral is the most popular deltoid head, as it is the one that contributes
the most to shoulder width. Steve Reeves was one of the leading proponents of
developing this muscle, and it was really a sight to see him working them. He
used to do Inclined Side Laterals until the area fairly burst with blood!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Although the lateral head of the deltoid is the most popular of the three, it
is not the one worked the most. The anterior head gets that honor. Sounds
rather confusing, doesn't it? Well, the answer lies in both the fact that Dips,
Presses an Bench Presses work the anterior head very strongly, and also the
fact that most bodybuilders simply use improper form in doing their lateral
deltoid work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Finally we come to the posterior deltoid. This poor fellow hardly gets any work
at all, it's just left to fend for itself, growing through auxiliary exercises
alone. If Nature was quick to do away with dis-used bodyparts, the posterior
deltoid would soon atrophy into nonexistence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Yet this lowly muscle is extremely important in developing depth in the
shoulder region, for without it the shoulder will appear flat from the side.
And, it appears flat because that's just what it is: </span><i style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">flat</i><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">We have a saying around Vince's Gym, where I train . . . "Sure, he looks
good from the front but is he a surfboard?" You've all seen surfboards, or
pictures of them . . . they are wide and very, very flat. A
"surfboard" bodybuilder is just the same . . . wide, but flat. They
have no posterior deltoids at all. If you want this thin and round-shouldered
appearance, okay, but if you want the well-rounded look of a champion, then
posterior deltoid work is a real must.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The trouble encountered in deltoid work is complex and requires a real study of
the movement of each individual head of the deltoid throughout an exercise
motion. As mentioned before, the anterior deltoid is usually worked while the
trainee is allegedly bombing his lateral deltoid head. The reason for this is
the position of the elbows . . . it takes only a slight shift in their angle to
transfer the stress of the exercise to the wrong deltoid head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">To help correct this, you should remove your training shirt and watch the
movement of the muscle as you are working it. This is one time to really be a
mirror athlete, to use that mirror to watch the three heads and make doubly
sure you are properly working the muscle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">There are many problems such as this in your deltoid training, and in my
exercise routines I've endeavored to answer as many of these problems as I
possibly can. That is why I urge you to follow exactly as I explain the
exercise movements in these courses. Probably one of the reasons deltoid work
is so popular is the difficulty in obtaining them. It's the old law of supply
and demand; the harder it is to get, the greater the value.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">All three of these courses are good. The first course is the easiest to feel,
the second is a little more difficult, and the third is the hardest to feel.
Try each course for a period of six weeks, then go on to the next. Each course
is designed to take up where the previous one left off, in a logical
progression. And remember, you are trying to develop your deltoids and
consciousness of feeling the correct muscles working with these three courses.
After that, the advanced courses will be applicable and will work efficiently,
but not before. </span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The three courses together represent a complete plan of shoulder development up
to the intermediate stages. When you're ready for the more advanced training
you should have symmetrical deltoid development, with impressive muscle size in
all three heads.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Also, a final reminder is in order. Because the deltoid region is one of the
very hardest to work correctly, you should read the exercise descriptions
carefully and follow them exactly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Now, here is your beginning course. The movements are not too difficult to
perform, and they will help you get accustomed to the feel of the various
muscles working.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Exercise 1 - Barbell Press</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">This is a movement where you can really use some weight. That is, you should do </span><i style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">all </i><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">your exercises in proper form, but in some, such as this one, you should also use as much weight as you can while keeping good form. In other movements the weight is not so important.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">Start by holding the bar at your shoulders, with a grip slightly wider than the shoulders. If you wish, you can try it with an extra-wide grip . . . this works the deltoid equally well, and for our purposes where you hold the bar is just a matter of personal preference. I alternate between the two widths for a little variety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">When looking for bodybuilding results, the most important point to remember in doing this exercise is to keep the elbows as far back as possible while you're pressing the weight. If the elbows stray forward, the stress of the movement is transferred to the triceps in large part. Also, don't cheat with your legs . . . keep the knees locked throughout the movement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">Sets and Reps: beginners do at least 3 sets of 8 reps. Intermediates do 4 to 5 sets of 8 reps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Exercise 2 - Upright Rowing</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">Try not to get weight-happy in this exercise, for your form is the most important factor. Wait until you have the movement down pat before you start to add more plates.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">If you are doing the exercise correctly for our purposes you will notice the front and side deltoid heads and the trapezius starting to grow over time. An important point to remember for correct growth is to try not to lift the shoulders while you are doing the movement. Your arms are supposed to be doing the moving alone, otherwise the trapezius will get too much work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">Hold the bar in the center, either about six inches apart or with your hands together, depending on your preference. I usually do it with a little distance between the hands. Lift the bar straight up to your neck, keeping the elbows out in front of you. Lower SLOWLY and repeat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 18.546667098999px;">Sets and Reps: beginners do 2 sets of 10 reps. Intermediates do 3 or 4 sets of 10 reps.</span></div>
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The weight used in this movement is not too important, but the form is.
Remember, these courses are designed to help you achieve proper performance of
the exercises, and feel the chosen muscles working to the maximum. In doing
that, you will prepare yourself for the more advanced work ahead and gain some
of the muscle you desire as well.<br />
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Don't try to cheat in this exercise at all . . . lie with your chest flat
against the incline bench (facing the high end)), and don't try to raise it at
any time during the movement. Just raise the dumbbells as high as you can, out
to your sides.<br />
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If you prefer, turn your head to the side for a bit more comfort. And, if you
think the puny weights you're using aren't doing any good, you're wrong. The
burn you get from this exercise alone makes it worth it weight in muscle . . .
keep it up and you'll get some really sensational results.<br />
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Sets and Reps: Beginners do 2 sets of 12 reps. Intermediates do 3 or 4 sets of
14 reps!</span>
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Exercise 4 - Bentover Side Lateral Raise</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">The weight is a little more important in this movement than in the last, but
form is again of paramount importance. Make sure you do it right, and don't be
afraid to increase the weight when you can.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The exercise is excellent for working the side and rear deltoid heads, but you
should watch yourself in the mirror very closely to make sure you're doing it
correctly. Be sure to keep your shoulder low at all times, and just lift the
arm. Do one arm and then the other right away . . . you don't need to rest
between them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">The exercises are a bit more difficult in this
group. The experience obtained from the previous course should make you ready
for this batch, though. Inasmuch as the movements are more difficult, you
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">This is the heavy one of the group, so you should
try to use all the weight you can while still maintaining proper form. Hold the
dumbbells at the shoulder, and press one of them overhead. As the first one
starts on its return trip down, press the other dumbbell up, so they are
working in alternate fashion. And remember, for the desired effect, keep your
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">A little cheat may be used in this movement, and
consequently use a good, heavy weight. Just be sure you are lifting it up with
the shoulders, not throwing it up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">Hold the bar with a shoulder-width grip, and lift
it up and out with your arms locked throughout the movement. Do not use too
much upper back motion, rather try to keep your upper body as stiff and
motionless as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">This is the exercise that the great Steve Reeves
used to do all the time, and when done correctly it works solely on the side
deltoid head, swelling it to large proportions. But this is another one of
those exercises where weight is of minor importance compared to the exercise
form, so you must do it properly for best results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The arm is never locked out during the movement, rather always keep a slight
break in it. The most important form factor is the position of your palm . . .
everyone tends to bring up the inside of the palm, the thumb side, and this is
where they go wrong. This will primarily work the anterior deltoid head, and
not the lateral one. And, it's this </span><i style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">side </i><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">head you're trying to
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Well, the answer is to keep the rear of the palm </span><i style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">higher </i><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">than
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can use, but it also is the only way to correctly activate that elusive side
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Exercise 4 - Shrugs</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">This is a fairly easy exercise to do right. Remember when a teacher in school
would ask you a question you didn't know the answer to? You just shrugged your
shoulders . . . and that's all you do in this movement too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">The weight you can use is considerable, as the traps can really stand it. Hold
the bar with a shoulder-width grip, and simply lift the shoulders up and return
them to their normal position. You can alternate with a circular motion, if you
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perform correctly, but with your previous deltoid training you should be able
to get through it okay. Let's get started . . . </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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should try for all the weight you can properly handle. And, keep trying to
increase it whenever you can.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">This exercise was one of the great Reg Park's
favorites, and we all know what great deltoids he had! It is simple to do, and
all the comments I've made before on Pressing still go. Keep the elbows as far
back as you can, and simply press the two dumbbells overhead, with the palms
facing away from you, to the front.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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exercise, and make yourself really strain. Hold the dumbbells in front, resting
on your thighs. Raise one up to shoulder level, keeping the arm locked and the
outside of the palm as high as the inside, then as you are lowering it raise up
the other one. Keep alternating until you've completed your set.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and don't allow your form to suffer because of too much weight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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dumbbells in front of you. Bring the dumbbells up to the sides, remembering to
keep the outside of the palm <i>higher </i>than the inside at all
times. If you do not do this, the emphasis will be placed on the frontal
deltoids, and your work will be wasted. Keeping the palms in this position
restricts the amount of weight you can do, but will give you much better
results in the end.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the deltoid, and there is no better exercise for this bodypart. We use it religiously
around the gym. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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compared to the exercise form, and the position of the palms is all-important.
If you allow them to stray, the trapezius instead of the deltoid will be
getting most of the work. Note also that the arms are not locked out, as this
too would weaken the affect on the rear deltoid.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a bench or something of similar height, for this takes the strain off the back
and enables you to concentrate more on the movement. Try it and see if it helps
you. Also, do not raise the dumbbells above the level of the shoulders, as this
again will affect the traps more than the delts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">There is a popular phrase that goes, "Little
things mean a lot", and in bodybuilding this is especially true. You can
see from the comments I have made how important little things like the angle of
the palms, the lock of the elbows, keeping the arms back while pressing, all
are essential to the success of your deltoid workouts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">Deltoid work has always been one of my favorites,
and I hope you are as interested in it as I am. But you must be, or you
wouldn't be reading this course. Well then, my best advice is to keep your eye
unceasingly on the little things in your deltoid training, and to persevere in
your training. As the delts are one of the smaller muscle units of the body,
gains are often hard to see, and frustration is easily built up if you don't
see new muscle blossoming rapidly. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;">You have to work hard for anything you get in
life, and in bodybuilding this is especially true. You spend all that time in
the gym, sweating and suffering for that body of yours . . . so make sure that
training is effective by always keeping your eye on those little things and
always putting 101% into your training. That way your success is assured.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-4214117762823186892014-12-09T01:44:00.000-08:002014-12-09T03:26:10.547-08:00Old School Training Series: Arms That Stun. By Larry Scott<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i>Old School Training Series</i></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;">To each of us, God grants a different blessing. To
some, he gives wealth, to others he gives wisdom, some are blessed with
humility. Every man has his gift and it is up to us to develop our gift and
make the best use of it so when we return we can do so without shame at having
squandered our gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This same individuality can be seen in the
physical body we have been given, and, though, when we speak of God, our minds
are drawn to things spiritual. I believe God has given us everything and the
physical being can also be included. Therefore, we also see different physical
gifts. Some have good legs, others have naturally wide shoulders and some are
blessed with good arms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge my
gratitude for the gift of well-shaped arms. The development the Lord has left
to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It is the purpose of this book to take you on that
journey I have traveled in hopes I may share something with you that will help
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><i>Larry Scott.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This book is an advanced training approach. I will
not make an attempt to simplify or adjust the routine for the beginning
trainer. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If you find yourself in the beginning stages of
arm development, I suggest you use my book "How I Built My 20"
Arms", which is dedicated to the beginner and intermediate trainer. We
will be involved on all advanced aspects of arm development, including size
development, as well as proper movements for shape and definition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Speaking of both biceps and triceps, everyone has
a different connection of bone to tendon to muscle. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Some fellows have a good long sheath of muscle
fiber on the lower bicep and a short tendon connection, giving the appearance
and potential for excellent lower bicep development. When a trainer starts to
develop, it is difficult to tell if the bicep is going to be a good lower
connection or not because the tendon is almost as big as the bicep. If,
however, a few years of training has developed the bicep somewhat, it is easy
to discern your connection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Point the fingers straight up and bend the arm at
a 90 degree angle, palm facing the head. If the bicep has a large gap between
it and the forearm, the arm will never develop into a good lower bicep. Do not
despair, however, you can develop an excellent peak on the bicep and this is
exactly what you should be working for. Don't waste your time working for
something that will never come while neglecting a marvelous part of your arm
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">To truly develop an arm that will stun, you must concern
yourself with balance, as well as size. Many magnificent arms have been less
impressive than they should have been because of neglect or one or more of the
following areas:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Forearms -- Too many huge upper arms are poorly
supported by skinny of underdeveloped forearms. It is a shame to see a really
magnificent upper arm flexed and a semi-developed forearm detract from the
majesty of the overall arm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Triceps -- Each trainer must come to a realization
that in order to develop excellent triceps, he must devote time to the size
movements and the shape movements. Too many fellows are not even aware there is
a difference. I have seen hundreds of routines where a fellow is frustrated in
his tricep development because he was using exercises which specifically
contribute to shape AND ACTUALLY ARE A DETERRENT TO BUILDING SIZE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the length of the bicep head and design his program accordingly or he will
waste his true potential on movements which are ineffective for his particular
connection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">ROUTINE NUMBER ONE</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This routine is designed for the fellow who has
some good lower bicep connection but still wants to work peak bicep as well. It
is also designed primarily to build size. It has not basic shape movements in
the tricep routine. My major emphasis will be to concentrate solely on building
large arms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The bicep tendon ties in around the elbow region
and is highly vulnerable to trauma, especially while using a preacher bench. It
is for this reason I always work my arms at the end of my workout. This allows
me to really "burn out" for two reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">First, I have already warmed up the biceps while
doing prior exercises and second, I know I have nothing else left to work after
my arms, so I can totally exhaust myself on arms. When I am done with triceps,
I am generally completely exhausted. I have listed some forearm work in this
routine, but I do not advise doing forearms on the same day as upper arms are
worked. I will include forearm work, however, because it is essential in
developing not only beauty in the overall arm, but strong forearms help to
build bigger biceps as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have started out
with a series of preacher bench curls. The first set of the series is the
dumbbell preacher bench curl. The weight should be as heavy as you can handle
for 6 reps. You must lower the dumbbells all the way through the exercise until
the arms are completely extended. Allow them to bend backwards if possible. You
must start at the bottom of the movement if you are to obtain maximal benefit
from this movement.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Remember, this routine is only for those having a
good lower bicep connection by nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">(Note: If you can place more than three fingers on
the bicep gap, do not waste your time on this routine. Routine No. 2 is for
you.) If you can place between two and three fingers you can use either
Routines No. 1 or 2 and benefit. If you can place two or less, Routine No. 1 is
for you.</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">fter having done 6 complete extended reps with as
heavy a weight as possible (don't be afraid to cheat), finish with 4 or 5
"burns". Burns are small movements done at the top of the movement.
Let the weight down just to the point it is going to "fall through",
bring it up, and repeat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After having completed the set of dumbbell curls,
go immediately to the straight barbell curls. Do not rerst for even a second
between sets. You must jump immediately into the next set in order to obtain
maximum benefit from this routine. Do 6 reps and 4 burns with the straight bar.
Use a wide grip and excellent form. Do not cheat as much on this exercise as
the dumbbell curls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Finally, do 6 reps and 4 burns with the EZ curl
bar in reverse grip position. Do not rest between sets, but do the reps slow
and deliberate,. Concentrate fully on using the proper movement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Rest while your training partner does his tri
series, then repeat for 3 to 5 series. Your arms should be almost numb by the
last series and have gone through pain like never before.</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Peak bicep development. Use a spider bench like
you see me doing in the photo. It is one of our own design, but you can
improvise or you may have something similar in your gym.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This one is designed to do nothing but hurt. You
must do 6 good reps all the way up, then do 6 partial reps from the bottom up
as far as you can get the bar to go. Then bounce the weight on the bottom just
to really stretch out the bicep and tendons for 6 to 10 final bounces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">That is not an up and down bounce, but rather a
bounce against the joint of the elbow. Do about 3 sets of these unusual spider
curls and you will soon begin to notice some excellent peak beginning to
develop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Exercise #5</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You are ready to work the real size muscle in the
arm now. You have pumped the bicep and it will give the arms excellent cushion
as you get into some power tricep movements. Start off with the EZ curl bar and
a bench about six inches high. The low bench will enable you to lift the bar
without the danger of hurting yourself as a higher bench often does. Do 8 reps
and 4 burns at the top of the movement. Try to lock out on each rep. This will
give some good external head development as well as work the belly of the
tricep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I like to do this exercise in a combination
close-grip bench press/supine tricep press style. I personally do not like to
do this one real strict, that is, with the elbows pointing to the ceiling. I
think it is too hard on the elbows. Besides, I like to really stack on the
weight on this exercise and get a good power pump. Look closely at how I have
my elbow position at the bottom of the exercise. Remember, I am not too
concerned about form on this movement, but more with the pumping feeling I am
getting. Remember, I do not want to injure my elbows.</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Long Pull </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">Triceps</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Extensions.</span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This is to be
alternated with the previous </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">triceps</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> exercise. Go immediately to this movement.
You must be aware of a few important details which, if ignored, will ruin the
combination. The pulley should be about five feet off the floor and the bench
upon which you rest your head and elbows should be about 14 inches high. If you
make the pulley too high, it will cause too much stress in the lower back and
you will not like the exercise. Also, you should have a "V" bar with
which to do this exercise. A rope or a towel or even a straight bar is not as
good. If you get everything as I suggest, you will love the series. Otherwise,
there are better movements. So both the exercises back and forth for about 5 to
6 series or about 8 reps and about 4 to 6 burns.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I like to finish off with another 4 sets of just
the long pull tricep extension and minimize my rest down to 8 to 10 breaths
between sets. I love it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This routine is designed for the fellow who has a
rather "high" bicep. That is, he can get three or more fingers in the
"bicep gap".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As mentioned earlier, it would be foolish to waste
time and energy on lower bicep work. It won't build and you could be developing
some incredible biceps in the area where you have muscle tissue with which to
work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Exercise #1<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Seated Dumbbell Curls on Incline Bench</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Try to keep the elbows close into the sides, if
possible. Also, try to supinate the palms (keep the little finger side of the
palm high). This will allow some lower bicep work, but the stress, due to the
free swinging elbow, will be on the upper and belly of the bicep. I suggest the
exercise be done is a "down the rack" fashion. After having warmed up
the bicep elbow tendon by doing light curls, go to a set of dumbbells with
which you can do 6 tough reps. The sixth rep should be your last rep. Finish
the set off with 4 burns at the top of the exercise. Go immediately to a
lighter set of dumbbells and complete the same reps and burns. Finally, drop
the weight again and complete one more set including burns to finish off the
first series. Try not to rest at all between sets and only rest long enough
between series for your training partner to get his sets done. Do 3 series of 3
sets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up to the nose. Do it exactly as you see me doing it here. Do 4 sets of 6 reps
and 4 burns at the top. Sometimes I will use a "down the rack" system
on this exercise as well, but often the pain of the incline bench curls on the
first exercise keeps me from using the series system on this movement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Spider Bench Barbell Curl.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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entirely a peak movement. You should love this one if done right. Do 3 or 4
sets of 20 reps. Yes, 20 reps, but let me explain. I do six full reps, the
seventh won't go all the way, but I do about four or five from the top down, if
possible. Finally the bar fails. I then do about four or five burns from the
bottom up. Then let it hang and bounce against the bicep. This one is a killer,
but it really is a terrific one with which to finish your bicep work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The tricep routine on Routine One will work fine
here and I have used it for years as the best I can find. Sometimes, however, I
do some variation and, for this purpose, I will include a routine which is good
to give the elbows a rest for a season, while still blasting for greater
growth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The elbows should be out away from the sides and
you should lean over the bar as you see me doing. Use all the weight you can
handle. Do not be afraid of really piling on the plates. Form is not important.
Just get the bar down anyway you can. I want to really gorge the triceps with
blood to prepare them for the finisher I alternate this movement with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Dips on Bench with Weight on Lap.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You should be doing about 6 to 8 reps and 4 to 5
burns on both of these tricep movements. The dips are a good exercise for sore
elbows as well as being excellent for the final pump out. I do about 6 series
of alternating both exercises and finish with 4 sets of just the dips as fast
as I can go. That is, minimizing my rest between sets. I don't do my reps fast.
I do them deliberately, concentrating on each rep as much as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-align: justify;">This routine is designed mainly to give the arms
better shape. Some of the tricep movements, in particular, will not provide
great size. If you are trying to cut up and get some extra lines across the
external head and improve your separation, I think you will find this routine
to be to your liking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The typical fellow who would benefit from this
routine would be the bulky or overweight person who has plenty of size, but
wants to see more definition in his arms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Seated Dumbbell Curls.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Alternate this and the following two exercises for
excellent overall shape. Do 6 reps and 4 burns at the top of the movement.
Strict form is not absolutely necessary. Allow a slight cheat to use more
weight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Preacher Bench Barbell Curls.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Do not rest at all after completing the dumbbell
incline curls, go immediately to this movement and do 6 reps with 4 to 6 burns.
Look carefully at the way I am holding the bar. You must let the barbell go all
the way to the bottom and hang there for a second to really stress your lower
bicep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Spider Bench Barbell Curls.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Go directly from the preacher bench curls to this
next exercise. You may not have this piece of equipment. I suggest you rig
something up like it. It is fantastic for building peak bicep development ad it
causes no stress on the elbow. Do 6 reps all the way up, then do 4 reps halfway
down , and then 4 reps from the bottom up. Then let the weight hang and bounce
against the bicep tendon, then do do 3 or 4 more half reps and bounce again
until you can't stand the pain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You have just completed one series of three sets.
Do the series over again three or four times, or until you "feel"
that your arms have had it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Triceps Press Down on the Lat Machine.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The elbows are held in close to the sides and the
form is done strictly. You are shooting for separation and cuts on the external
head, so form is important. Be keeping the elbows at your sides and pointing
down you will stress the external head. Remember to really lock out those
elbows on the bottom of the exercise. Do 8 reps and move on to the next
exercise.</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>One Arm Triceps Extension.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Normally, I would not suggest using any one arm
movement. but this is an exception. I think you will like this one as much as I
do. Do 8 reps with each arm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You have just completed one series for triceps.
Complete about four series and finish off with 3 sets of just the triceps
pressdown. The finish-off should be done with 6 reps and 6 burns at the bottom
of the exercise. Remember, you are trying to totally exhaust the muscle at the
precise time you reach maximum pump.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">ROUTINE NUMBER FOUR.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This routine is designed almost totally for
building maximum size. No thought has been given to any shape and,
specifically, shape movements have been excluded to devote total attention to
building size.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you are under weight and have difficulty
gaining weight or your arms are lagging behind the rest of your development,
this is your routine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Standing Barbell Curl.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Use all the weight you can handle. Do not worry
about cheating. Do 6 hard reps and move on to the next exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Preacher Bench Dumbbell Curl.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Again, do not worry about the form too much. But
do not waste the bottom of the movement. You must completely unwrap the wrist
to utilize the entire movement. Do 6 reps and 4 very hard burns. (Let the
weight down just to the point where it is going to fall and bring it up again.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Supine Tri-Press with EZ-Curl Bar. It is best to
put some chalk on the heel of the palm. This will allow you to use more weight.
Do a movement somewhat like a combination close-grip bench press and supine
triceps press. Studying the two photos will make this clearer. Do 8 hard reps
and 4 burns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Long Pull Triceps Extension. This exercise is done
on the seated lat machine. The cable is removed from the bottom pulley and a
small kidney-shaped bench is used for the elbow rest. Naturally, one can
improvise all sorts of things on his own apparatus, but after years of
experimentation I have resolved everything, and you can see in the photos what
I consider to be the best combination for me. Do 8 reps and 4 burns at the
bottom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to five series and finishing off with just the kneeling triceps extension for 4
or 5 sets of quick, short rest sets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I do not do my forearm work on the same night as I
work arms. Generally, my arms are totally exhausted after bicep and tricep work
and I have little or nothing left for forearms. So I do them on another day.
For some of my suggested forearm routines, see here - (Forearm article will be posted on Bodybuilding Mauritius soon)</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Athlete feature </span></i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">Deepa Muschke</span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">, Mauritian
Bikini Athlete </span>S</b></span>hines in Europe.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b></span><img alt="" class="spotlight" height="640" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/10748633_10204686696863476_140445009_n.jpg?oh=30f3ac9a422dcdc8a3e8c31c10879141&oe=547ECA4C&__gda__=1417583160_0ed418bb06e714c562ae66b783dfa8cd" width="426" /></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Deepa Muschke did it again. Mauritius' finest export to Germany shined at the German Championships visibly improved from her showing at the FIBO Show early this year. Here are a few words from Deepa:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">"I started a few years
ago in a gym in Mauritius with my wonderful coach Elvino Pierre Louis and then
continued my journey in Germany under a long distance coaching with him. Never
thought or dreamt that i would have reached this level! But after a lot of
strong determination, i am proud to be among the best <b>top 6 of north Germany
bikini </b>athlete and <b>best top 15 of grand championship Germany</b>! Thank you all for
your love and support that helped me to reach this level!"</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now on to some pictures. Watch out for more content from Deepa on Bodybuilding Mauritius. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Insane Back Definition</span></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>With her competitors</b></span></td></tr>
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Veeraj @ Bodybuilding Mauritiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148346552888327294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818999644284366209.post-57710148911432267382014-10-09T04:25:00.002-07:002014-10-09T04:31:52.239-07:00TORSO SUPERSET TRAINING. Article by Sergio Oliva (1967)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Since my entrance and winning of titles over the
past year or two, many nice comments have been made, and questions asked about
my torso development. Especially about my back, and lately my chest as well.
I've been working hard on my chest and back in the last six months, and I'd
like to explain my exercises and training methods a little here.</span><br />
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Before I get into that, I'd just like to say what a pleasure it is writing
these exclusive articles for Joe Weider and <i>Muscle Builder </i>magazine. Not
only am I completely free to write just what I want, I know for certain that
the information is reaching the majority of bodybuilders in this country and
abroad. If my training ideas can be of help to others, then I'm glad to make them
public through the Weider magazines, for I know this is where they'll do the
most good.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: orange;"><b>My Back and Chest SuperSets</b></span></span><br />
Firstly, let me explain why I am combining both chest and back routines into
one article. The plain fact of the matter is that I train these opposing
bodyparts together, and train the chest and back in superset fashion. This
article must include both of them to correctly explain my workout.<br />
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I train my chest and back on Mondays and Thursdays, after warming up with some
abdominal and calf work, and before finishing off with deltoid work. They,
therefore, are the meat of my workout, the section I devote the most time and
energy to.<br />
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On those days, in addition to supersets, I also use several other training
principles: Flushing, an essential to gorge and pump the muscle areas to
maximum, insuring maximum growth. Quality Training, speed in your workout, is
also helpful in keeping up the pump and pushing back the pain and exhaustion
barrier, which you must do to develop your highest level of musculature. The
Power Principle, for the maximum development of power and size, is a part of my
workout also. I <i>cheat </i>a bit on the later reps of the later sets,
particularly on the heavier movements.<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: orange;"><b>My Weightlifting Background</b></span></span><br />
As many of you know, I originally started out as a weightlifter, working to
develop power for that sport alone. It wasn't until I defected to America and
came to realize the bodybuilding potential I had that I went into bodybuilding
seriously.<br />
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I must admit I was blessed with a naturally small waist, but in all my training
for the power-packing of the back I made sure the back and legs were properly
developed, without the unsightly thickening of the hips. When it came to thighs
or lower back, I worked specifically on these areas, and avoided the hip
development that was unnecessary to my weight lifting.<br />
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As a result of this, I developed a powerful and well-developed body, without
being thick. This gave me the basis for advanced power exercises for the upper
and overall back, and enough development so that I do not have to specialize in
this area for complete development; occasional weightlifting keeps my lower
back in the pink and impressively thick. <br />
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With this power basis it was only natural that I handled maximum weights for
back development. I soon built up a 51-inch measurement, mainly on lat and back
development, and this area was ahead of my pecs. This was obvious to me after
my loss in the Mr. Olympia 1966 event, and I mean to rectify it in 1967. With
this in mind, I've added about 10 lbs in weight, mainly in the pecs and arms,
since last September, and feel now my pecs are up to par with the rest of my
development. I've gotten a lot of praise on them in recent posing exhibitions,
so I must be headed in the right direction.</span><br />
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I now devote about equal time and effort to my chest and back, combining Super
Sets so as to give me development in all areas that I desire. I can best
illustrate this by explaining fully to you my routine, exactly as I do it.</span></div>
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<b>1) Bench Press - 20 full sets.</b> I start with as warmup with 135 x 15 reps, then
jump to 250. From here I go up in 10-20 pound jumps to 400 lbs, cutting down
the reps as I go until I do about 8 reps with the 400. Then, I again go down
with 10-20 jumps, keeping the reps 8-10 and going for maximum pump and stretch
of the muscle. Naturally, I cheat a bit on the last few reps as I progress, but
make sure I touch the chest each rep and stretch the pecs, really working them
each and every rep.<br />
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This is my staple exercise for the chest, and I move along as fast as I can,
also to keep the pump going and to work the muscle with the greatest <i>intensity</i>
. . . a combination of weight and speed . . . possible.<br />
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<b>2) Chins - 10 sets</b> with a wide grip for development of lat spread, and 10 sets
with a medium grip for back thickness. I use a 50-lb dumbbell for added
resistance, and do about 10-15 reps per set. Naturally, I do more reps with the
widest grip possible at the very beginning, and as I progress I cut my reps to
accommodate my strength and level of determination. As the grip comes in
closer, this naturally helps to make the exercise a bit easier and conserve my
strength as the full 20 sets progress. Again, I concentrate on intensity, the
combination of speed and strength, in working my back.<br />
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<b>1) Incline Barbell Press - 5 sets of 10 reps</b> with 185-205 lbs. I prefer to do
this exercise with a wide grip and the Olympic bar, hence the weights quoted. I
make sure to bring the bar to my neck, elbows out, each and every rep,
concentration being on the stretching of the upper pec and doing the exercise
movement properly, rather than just how much weight you can handle. Keep your
mind on the action of these muscles alone; 'think' the weight up and down.<br />
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<b>2) Dips - 5 sets of 10 reps</b> with an 80-lb dumbbell attached. I use this
exercise to bring every little finger and striation of the pecs. To do this I
work slowly and deliberately again, concentrating mentally on the action of the
muscle. I go up and down as far as I can, and really work the muscle through a
full range of motion. In fact, I guess you could call this a 'concentration
set' instead of a Super Set . . . I use it to make sure the pec is completely
and fully worked in all sectors.<br />
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the major portion of my chest workout, I combine a light shaping movement for
the pecs with a heavy, lat developing exercise for the now-rested lats.<br />
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<b>2) Lat Machine Pulldowns - 5 sets of 15 reps</b>, 240 lbs. After anchoring myself
securely so as to keep my exercise style perfect and not having to be
distracted by keeping my balance with this weight, I go to lat machine
pulldowns. I keep my back straight and think of my arms only as levers,
allowing the lat muscles to pull he weight down. I make sure the lats only do
the work, and I keep them spread out and my elbows pointed to the side at all
times. I may cheat a bit and pull down the head and body a bit on the last few
reps, but I try to avoid this. I'm primarily concerned with how much weight I
can handle in proper style, the more weight the better. I find as I add to my
lat power, so also do I add to my back sweep and thickness.<br />
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<b>1) Press Behind Neck - 6 sets of 10 reps</b> with 175 lbs on the Smith machine. To
finish off the back (and as I go next to shoulders on my Monday/Thursday
workouts), I do a heavy back exercise, for overall thickness, and a warmup
movement for the delts. The press behind neck is performed in good style,
standing, using the machine to keep the weight in the perfectly right track for
maximum delt development.<br />
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<b>2) Barbell Rowing - 6 sets of 10 reps</b> with 250 lbs. Again I use maximum weight,
to foster maximum growth of the upper back. I make sure I hit the upper part by
using a wide grip on the bar, and pulling the weight up to the upper body so
that I touch the upper chest. This way I make sure the upper back and lats only
are affected, and not the lower back. I use a loose, or cheating style, and
work for power. I enjoy handling heavy weights, and psychologically feel I'm
making better gains. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><b>AFTER DMAA WATCH OUT FOR "DMBA" IN SUPPLEMENTS</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: orange;">As most of you probably know, DMAA was what gave new life to a lackluster pre-workout supplement category which was until then based on caffeine and Nitric Oxide boosters. DMAA was reintroduced in 2006 by Patrick Arnold and almost all companies rushed to include it into their pre-workouts and fat burner supplements. In the year 2010, DMAA-containing supplements generated $100 million. That was the year when the preworkout business really took off (nostalgia) with Jack3D, Muscle Marinade and others. Unfortunately, due to health concerns (risk of stroke, sudden cardiac arrest and heart failure) supplement companies have been pressured to remove DMAA from supplements. You can read more about the DMAA situation in a past article on this website <a href="http://bodybuilding-mauritius.blogspot.com/2013/07/steroids-and-performance-enhancing.html">(click here)</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">An article has just been published today by scientists from Harvard Medical School (Cohen, Travis and Venhuis, 2014) tested a number of supplements under the weight loss and preworkout category with ingredient lists that include DMBA or other chemical names that it is known by: <b>4-amino-2-methylpentane citrate, AMP citrate, 1,3-dimethylbutylamine citrate, 4-amino-2-pentanamine, Pentergy, and 4-AMP</b>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Welcome back as I am sure you all rushed to check the label of your supplements. </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">What Cohen and his colleagues found was that all products indeed contained DMBA after they analyzed it in their sophisticated laboratory. The labels did not disclose the amount of DMBA but the scientists were kind enough to provide the values (table below).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: red;"><b>What does all this mean?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">DMBA has never been studied in humans and therefore the health risks of the compound are unknown. According to Cohen et al (2014), only two studies have been conducted in animals reporting pressor effects (Pressor: tending to increase blood pressure) although weaker than DMAA. The authors also speculate that this "cat chase the rat" scenario between the FDA and the supplements industry won't stop anytime soon because there are additional related compounds waiting to replace DMBA once the latter gets banned by the FDA. These compounds to watch out for in the future are: <b>2-amino-5-methylhexane, 2-aminohexane</b> and <b>2-amino-6-methylheptane</b>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: red;"><b>All I want to say is that they don't really care about us.</b></span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Needless to say that the mainstream media has already rushed to write BS about this whole situation. They never had any good thing to say about our supplements, anyway. My personal opinion on this situation is that it would suck if DMBA gets banned. There is no still no definitive evidence of DMAA's safety but yet it was banned. Most substances can be harmful if consumed in excessive amounts (including beneficial drugs and even water). DMAA and DMBA are no different. Products bearing a real risk like tobacco and alcohol are legal. You can overdose alcohol and kill people on the road. Alcohol causes so many deaths every year and countless social problems. But yet nobody banned alcohol. Nobody even bats an eye that there are so many alcohol ads. Soon you will walk in public drinking a protein shake and get more stares than some moron walking with a can of beer. In our society real drugs are acceptable while dietary supplements aren't. Don't get me started on cigarettes, carbonated drinks and fast foods. Why do they spend so much effort to ban supplement ingredients? Perhaps because the supplement industry doesn't provide enough tax revenue to governments. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Double standards. And its bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who suffer</b></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><b> </b></span></i></span><b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: red;"><i>Products bearing a real risk like tobacco and alcohol are legal. You can overdose alcohol and kill people on the road. Yet, nobody wants to ban alcohol</i></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Today I will write about something that may startle some of you Mauritians. While researching the history of the use of steroids in sports I made a couple of interesting discoveries. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As you probably know, the use of steroid-based performance enhancers in sports didn't start at the Seoul 1988 Olympics when Ben Johnson was caught and not even at the first Mr. Olympia in 1965. Performance enhancer use started before the first modern Olympics (Athens 1896). </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In this article, you will learn how a <b>Mauritian scientist </b>named<b> Charles Edouard Brown-Séquard </b>pioneered the development of the first steroid-based performance enhancing substance, an <i>Elixir </i>as it was then called. It didn't take long before that <i>Elixir</i> caught the attention of sportsmen of that era. We were still in the late 1880s. Read on!</span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The use of synthetic steroids in sports and bodybuilding didn't start with Dianabol as most of you may think. Dr. John Ziegler is the one who got sportsmen to quickly adopt Dianabol shortly after its introduction by CIBA in 1958. Weightlifters, among whom was John Grimek, at the York Barbell Club used them at 10mg/ day. Bodybuilders quickly adopted Dianabol too. The Soviets were using steroids way before Dianabol was invented. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Drug use in bodybuilding was already common in the late 40s and early 50s, especially among West Coast bodybuilders in America. </span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The reports indicate that <b>Testosterone Propionate</b> and <b>methyltestosterone</b> were common at that time especially after the 1945 book "The Male Hormone" by Paul de Kruif sang praises of the muscle-building properties these two drugs. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the year 1935 scientists had already discovered <b>testosterone</b> in testicular extracts. Before this discovery, testosterone was only known as a performance-enhancing "substance" in bull testicular extracts. The same year scientists elucidated the chemical structure of testosterone and first synthesized chemically by pharmaceutical giants CIBA and Schering (both teams shared the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this remarkable work). These phama giants already saw the business potential of testosterone. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif";">T</span><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">he testes have been known to influence male-type characteristics and behavior since ancient times but it is only in 1849 that German scientist Arnold Berthold discovered that the testes do this by secreting and unknown substance into the bloodstream.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The use of a testicular extract was known to enhance athletic performance and well being. This is what prompted pharmaceutical companies to study this extract, leading to the 1935 discovery of testosterone. In </span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1927 University of </span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Chicago scientists Fred Koch and McGee </span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">isolated 20mg of a "substance" from 40 lbs of bull testicles that was </span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">able to confer performance enhancing and re-masculinising benefits in castrated animals. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">However, as early as 1896 it was hypothesized by Austrian scientist Oskar Zoth that injections of steroid-based testicular extracts could enhance athletic performance. Zoth wrote a paper to propose that further research be conducted on the "mysterious substance" in animal testicles that could offer performance-enhancing benefits. But who first had the idea of preparing a testicular extract for injection? Who first believed in their performance enhancing powers? <b>Surprisingly this guy was a Mauritian</b>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; line-height: 107%;"><b>Professor Charles-Edouard Brown-Séquard</b></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; line-height: 107%;"><b> (1817-1894)</b></span></span></span>: the man who fathered it all in this field.</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Mauritian physiologist Professeur Charles-Edouard Brown-Sequard</b>, the leading neurologist of his time and the father of modern-day endocrinology made a concentrated extract derived from guinea pig and dog testicles. He showed that injecting this extract could enhance physical strength and intellectual capacity in humans. The amazing effects that he observed were reported in 1889 at the <i>Société de Biologie</i> in Paris. This extract was known among scientists as the <b><i>Brown-Séquard Elixir</i>. </b>It was probably the first hormonal supplement known to man and a Mauritian invented it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Professor Brown-Séquard was born in Port Louis in 1817, seven years after the capture of the island by the British. His American father, Charles Brown, was a merchant navy sailor who went to fetch a cargo of rice to help with a post-cyclonic food shortage in Mauritius but never made it to the island to see the birth of his son as he got lost at sea. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "century gothic" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When he found out in May 1854 that a Cholera epidemic (that was to take the lives of 8000 people) was devastating his homeland Mauritius he took his wife and headed back home to help the country. He worked selflessly to combat the disease by organizing a hospital and performing research experiments to better understand the disease. It is said that ever the experimenter he even swallowed the vomit of cholera victims to test how the disease was transmitted and then further risked his life by taking an overdose of Laudanum as an antidote. He not only experimented with <i>balls</i> but also had balls of steel to do this. </span></span></span></span></div>
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