How and when did you get started training for a healthy and active body lifestyle?
I first started training when I was 21 years old. My uncle was friends with a Strong Man Competitor / Canadian Power-lifting champion, and one day he introduced me.
Well me being the young and naive punk kid I was I walked up to him and said, “hey man, can I workout with you one day”. Well, I showed up and stayed for 5+ years. I got beaten and battered every single day, but I had the drive and motivation to succeed.
Do you have goal setting techniques? Short term and long term goals?
I feel that in the sport of Bodybuilding you always want to have long term goals, this is a turtle sport.
Now at 46 years old I am in the best shape of my life, you just need to take it one day at a time.
Motivation has to come from within yourself. Dig deep and ask yourself this;
I track all my works via Microsoft Word, and label them ie… Week 1, etc… I have over 250 weeks of workout’s saved. I mostly use them as tools that I pass onto my clients. I track my weight and take pictures and date them. The most important tool I use is the MIRROR and not the SCALE. THE MIRROR NEVER EVER LIES TO YOU.
I prefer to use the Step Mill. I hope on and go all out ballz to the wall. No matter if I am 300 lbs or 260 lbs, I go all out.
I prefer fasted Cardio, 40-45 minutes every morning upon waking up. I try to get my fasted Cardio in 5-6 days per week.
I am very old school when it comes to Nutrition. I am a creature of habit, and do not really ever try new foods.
I try to have 1-2 cheat meals per week. For this I prefer to go out to a restaurant to eat.
IHOP for some pancakes or a Burger place for a nice Burger / Fries.
I listen to all types of music, depending on the mood I am in.
Sunday – Chest / Light Arms
Monday – Shoulders / Abs / Calves
Tuesday – Glutes / Hamstrings
Wednesday – OFF
Thursday – Back / Hamstrings
Friday – Arms / Abs / Calves
Saturday – OFF
I would have to say myself. By this I am not saying that I am conceded or high on myself, but I am the only one I have to impress with my physique.
This has kept me very humble, even when I am 300 lbs. I am not out to impress anyone, I am just always striving to be better and learn more.
The one thing about bodybuilding is you are always learning no matter how long you have been in the game.
The journey you take is amazing. I also love the thrill of being on stage in front of people and presenting the package that I have just work so hard to achieve after dieting for 16-20 weeks.
You get your feedback from the judges, hit your off season and work on your weak points.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.
I would say, hire yourself a good coach, listen to what they have to say and follow their direction.
Fight of the temptations of fast food by always having extra meals prepared in your fridge. Preperation is the key.
Get yourself a 6 Pack Bag, and load it up for the day out of travels.
