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Overall Goal: I want to be the biggest and hardest all natural 60 year old bodybuilding on stage next season and compete in the NPC Light Heavyweight and Grand Masters Classes.
Fit Status:
3rd Place Middleweight NPC Delaware State Championships 2009
Motivation Level: 8/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Sex:
Male
Age:
59
Location:
United States
Occupation:
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Feb, 2007
How I Started:
I was diagnosed with Osteo-Arthritis in February, 2007. Bodybuilding keeps the O-A symptoms (inflamation) in check.
Why I Love It:
I like to see results; and bodybuilding really changes my body image in a positive way.
How I Stay Motivated:
Working with a pro trainer--really keeps me on track.
BB Accomplishments:
3rd Place, Grand Masters, OCB Mid-Atlantic Classic, August 29, 2009.
5th Place, Novice, OCB Mid-Atlantic Classic, August 29, 2009.
5th Place, Open, OCB Mid-Atlantic Classic, August 29, 2009.
3rd Place,Middleweight, NPC Delaware State Open, August 1, 2009.
5th Place, Masters Over 40, NPC Delaware State Open, August 1, 2009.
1st Place, NPC PA Keystone Novice Middleweight, Emmaus, PA, June 20, 2009.
National Qualifier. See pics at: http://www.jimwilmerphotography.com/gallery/8699765_3mGsV#574949751_Q28jN
2nd Place, NPC PA Middleweight, PA State Championships, Emmaus, PA June 20, 2009. National Qualifier.
3rd Place, NPC PA Masters Over 50, State Championships, Emmaus, PA June 20, 2009.
2nd place in the Masters Over 50 Class at the Gulf Coast Championship, Cape Coral, Florida, 05-30-09. Pics are available at http://www.iajephoto.com. Click Order online. Look for the Gulf Coast Champion pics--Master's Class and Middle weight Class.
Selected "Over 40 Transformation of the Week," Bodybuilding.com, 03-13-09.
Selected "Over 40 Bodybuilder of the Week," Bodybuilding.com, 02-13-09.
Placed in the NPC Delaware State Open-2008, August 09-08. Results:http://contest.bodybuilding.com/results/6662
Placed 2nd in the OCB Mid-Atlantic Natural Classic, Masters Class over 50. August 23-08. Results: http://www.theocbwebsite.com/Results/2008/TrentonNJ/RickVoss.jpg
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I want to be the biggest and hardest all natural 60 year old bodybuilding on stage next season and compete in the NPC Light Heavyweight and Grand Masters Classes.
The sheer size and mass of this guy always motivates me to push harder and lift heavier. His posing style is right on. He is an awesome presence on this site, I think.
Ok, I think there's a lot of confusion out there about nutrition and bodybuilding, and very little information for bodybuilders 55+. I have been using the Bodybug, (bodybug.come) which is an electronic devise I wear on my tricep that measures calories burned. I enter in calories consumed into...
I've been working with a weight-lifing trainer now for over a month--major improvements noted. He pushes me to work muscles I either never worked before, didn't know I had, or avoided--due to feeling some discomfort (I've got osteo-arthritis). Anyway, this has made a big difference--really mix...
Hey Rick!
Glad to hear from you! I am staying strong and focused in my training and diet. My new assignment in my job has me up at 3 am each day but Ive gotten used to it. Going to see about working with a trainer this week.
Looks like you bulked up some! As always, excellent work! All the best!
Thanks for the comment, it's greatly appreciated coming from an "inspirational type" like you! Your profile photo is excellent, body and and smile of a winner! Looking forward to seeing you take championships in your next decade.
Hey man thanks for the comments, its amazing youre almost 60 and look that great! You look 40 y.o. in my opinion and Im sure your health is right around there if not better. Keep it up man, youre great motivation.
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Thanks for the kind words, means a lot:) Daaannnnngggg.... 59 and looking as tough as you, WOW, you give me hope!!:) Keep the progress coming, no end in sight!!
Hey big man,
Im going to answer all your questions today i promise just been real busy, i do about 7 days of cardio roughly 30-45 min, lately its been tough because i can feel my bf getting lower and lower, looking outstanding man!
