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Overall Goal: To have my own private personal training business out of my home. Share my knowledge and help make as many fit people as I can. Everyone has fitness goals, I just want the chance to help people achieve them.
Fit Status:
LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Mike Esparza
Sex:
Male
Age:
24
Location:
Grand Terrace, California, United States
Occupation:
Personal Trainer, Photographer & Army National Guard
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Nov, 2006
How I Started:
I started training to be a runner when I was 13. I ran High School Varsity Track and Cross Country all 4 years. After I graduated in 2003 I was pretty scrawny. At the time I thought I was pretty big, but now I know I was just extremely lean, and very arrogant. I started lifting weights in 2004, but didn't get serious about it until late in 2006, when I realized how small I was and wanted to get a lot bigger. I've been lifting for just over 2 years now, minus about 5 months I had to take off to go to training for the Army. I lost a lot of time and muscle, and have just rescently gotten back into great shape.
Why I Love It:
I love weight lifting, and enjoy running still. I love the feeling I get when my muscles are pumped up after lifting some heavy weight. (or at least heavy to me) I love knowing that what I'm doing is making a difference and improving on the size and strength of my body.
How I Stay Motivated:
I stay competetive with friends and people from the gym, and am known to talk a lot of trash. Suppliments help a lot with motivation because you're spending money and want to put in the best workout you can to get the full benefit of your suppliments and healthy eating.
BB Accomplishments:
Sounds pathetic to most, but one of my proudest moments in the gym was when I bench pressed 225 for the first time. Another big moment for me was curling 105 barbell. Lately I haven't really felt I've had any great accomplishments. I recently moved up to 75lb dumbells for shoulder press, but I don't know what my max is. I also curled 60lb dumbells, but it didn't make me feel all warm and tingly inside, it was just a good workout. I squated 315lbs for the first time in Oct. 08, now I can do 6 reps, but it's still not easy. The goal I've been shooting for is benching 315lbs, but that crap is pretty heavy.
I remember thinking that I was in incredible shape at this time. I thought I was huge, when in reality I was a scrawny little shrimp. According to some I still am.
This was in the early morning, I was pretty sleepy. Which is probably why my eyes are closed.
To have my own private personal training business out of my home. Share my knowledge and help make as many fit people as I can. Everyone has fitness goals, I just want the chance to help people achieve them.
Goal (Long):
I just finished ready Ronnie Coleman's book "Hardcore". It's very informative, and quite interesting. I'm going to dedicate some time to giving his methods a try. Agreed that his methods are quite extreme and won't work for everyone, there's still a slight chance that it may work for me. Wish me luck. I appreciate the support.
Because she was very kind and funny when I met her, (and she remembered me when I friend requested her), and because she's neck and neck with ChickenTuna for most inspirational, and I don't know ChickenTuna.
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
I'm a little harder on my family about them staying in shape, but I don't think I'm an ass hole about it or anything. I give my brother and sister pointers on workouts. I got my brother into weightlifting which I'm very proud of. I try to get my wife to workout regularly, but she just doesn't enjoy it the way I do. Which I suppose I'm slowly learning to accept. She's very beautiful and it's not like she's overweight or anything, so it's not a big deal I guess. But I'll keep trying to motivate her in anyway I can.I'm a little harder on my family about them staying in shape, but I don't think I'm an ass hole about it or anything. I give my brother and sister pointers on workouts. I got my brother into weightlif...more
- Updated Jan 27, 2009 12:40am
Are you a parent?
Yes
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you to be a better parent?
My son says he wants to grow up to be strong like me and says he wants me to get big like the incredible hulk. We have a lot of fun running around and playing with each other. Being in shape helps a lot because kids have so much energy. Sometimes when he doesn't want to eat his food his mom will tell him, if you want to be strong like your daddy you have to eat all your food. and he'll usually start eating, so it comes in handy. Plus I can carry him around when he falls asleep or feels like being lazy. I don't really want to, but it's good to know that I can.My son says he wants to grow up to be strong like me and says he wants me to get big like the incredible hulk. We have a lot of fun running around and playing with each other. Being in shape helps a l...more
- Updated Jan 27, 2009 12:40am
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you in your career?
well, working as a personal trainer at Bally Total Fitness it definetely came in handy obviously. It helped me when I was in Basic Training for the Army. Most of the people in the army aren't in very good shape, I'm sorry to say. Let's just say there's really no disadvantages of being in shape.well, working as a personal trainer at Bally Total Fitness it definetely came in handy obviously. It helped me when I was in Basic Training for the Army. Most of the people in the army aren't in very ...more
I really appreciate everyones support that I've been getting. I didn't know you guys cared so much, it almost brings a tear to my eye.
For those who don't know, I injured my wrist working out Monday night. I'm hoping it's just a sprain, I don't think it's a fracture or anything. The swelling...
Yeah, I'm feeling like it lately too...13 pounds was kinda a lot on me! They're coming along well...I just wanna loose 2 more pounds and hopefully they'll show up even more, but then I want to get them a little bigger. They looked different today than I've ever seen them look before, so it must all be working :)
Im doing well!I have been a little down the last few days. Im trying to stay positive and remind myself that getting back into shape is going to take time.Over all I think the workouts are going well considering Im my own trainer...so we shall see :)
Ya I looked into a career institute that does the NASM program, but its like $13k. How did you do it. I'm workin on the ISSA right now. How your workouts been?
Yeah.. This is a pretty cool site isnt.. It?. I think somedays its the only reason i even get on the internet(lol).. Ur definitly in the right place to grow a business(california).. I am considering the move out there so much opportunity.. But i have 5 sisters so thats easier said than dunn?.. Stay strong!
Nah, have not been to the gym in over a month, been really busy! So all the progress I have made went down the drain! Suck big time! Biceps looking good by the way!
Hey hey Mike as of right now I haven't started on any work..I'm focusing on school & a near future career move..I wish you all the best with your pursuits, self motivation is key and your doing amazing thus far =) Keep in touch
~kaela =)
