I'm a life-long athlete who as always been dedicated to weight training, strength enhancement and muscular development.  A few years ago, when I turned 50, I decided to pursue my passion and compete in bodybuilding.  In about a 4 year period, I competed in 5 amatuer contests.  The largest being The Arnold Amatuer in Columbus, Ohio.   I ended up placing 2nd in my Masters 50+ class.  It was the best shape that I've ever been in, even at 52 years old.  ​

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I've also competed in a couple of powerlifting events, bench press only category.  The bench press has always been my strongest lift.  I did very well at both meets, setting records for my age and weight classes.  My best official press was 325 lbs. at 179 lbs bodyweight at age 50.  At age 53, I pressed 314 lbs. at a bodyweight of 165 lbs.  I'm very proud of achieving those lifts.  

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My successes have motivated me to keep going, keep training hard and keep growing my knowledge about training and nutrition.  I've acquired a lot of knowledge through personal experience and  education as a certified personal trainer through The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).  I would like to use this knowledge and experience to help others build and sculpt their body and help build strength.  I currently work as a personal trainer at Revitalize Fitness in Maumee.  I'm very excited to work with clients to help them achieve their goals!