Last Visit: Jul 2, 2009 11:58am Last Forum Post: May 12, 2009 1:10pm Last Photo Upload: Nov 13, 2008 10:30am Last Profile Update: Jul 2, 2009 11:54am Last Blog Post: Jun 24, 2009 9:25am
Fit Status:
Check out my Q and A Bodyblog and Bodygroup
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Brad Borland
Sex:
Male
Age:
34
Location:
United States
Occupation:
University Administrator, Member Louisiana Air National Guard, Contributing Bodybuilding Writer (Bodybuilding.com, Physique Magazine, MuscleandStrength.com), Husband
I got started in weight training actually indirectly through my brother. When I was 15 years old my parents gave my brother a weight set to improve on his martial arts. He didn't take to it all that much and I picked it up (literally) and the rest was history. I always wanted to be involved in something that was all mine. I wanted to be the athlete, coach, motivator, everything. I didn't decide to compete until my early twenties. It's not that I was nervous about being on stage or anything; I just wanted to do it naturally and found it difficult to find natural shows locally. I finally found one about 100 miles away, so a friend of mine and I packed a truck and headed to Mobile, Alabama and I won my first novice show! Since then I have been hooked.
I went on to earn my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Kinesiology. I have trained and coached many from all aspects of life from the competitive bodybuilder and athletes to the elderly and rehabilitated. I have trained in wellness clinics, hospitals, health clubs, student recreation facilities, and have helped many with diets and eating habits.
I am also a member of the Air National Guard and proudly served in Afghanistan in 2003. However, upon coming home from Afghanistan I was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, an immune system cancer. My brother and father had the same type of cancer before, but I thought it would somehow skip me. I went through 8 1/2 months of chemotherapy. I lost over 30 pounds, a little hair, and a lot of energy. I would not have done as well as I have if it was not for all of my family and friends checking up on me from time to time and keeping good company. A special thank you to my parents for all of their love and support. And also thank you to all that wrote to me or called, it was much appreciated and worth it. I am now happily married to my beautiful wife Courtney who gives me even more motivation and inspiration for my life every day.
Why I Love It:
I love bodybuilding because of the challenge you put on yourself. You are the product, creator, and everything in between. It is unlike any other sport. It embodies so many principles such as discipline, dedication, hard work, mental focus, sacrifice, triumph, and the list goes on. Presently this has evolved into something more because now I compete for myself and for the pure joy of competition. More triumphs and challenges are yet to come, but as long as God is on our side anything is possible!
Education:
Masters Degree in Kinesiology: Health Studies
NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Member of the Louisiana Air National Guard
How I Stay Motivated:
The pure love of it.
BB Accomplishments:
Competitions and contributing writing.
Forum Signature:
Brad Borland, M.A., CSCS
Drug-Free For Life
www.onlinemuscle.blogspot.com
www .bodybuilding.com/fun/borland.htm
Con tributing writer for:
Bodybuilding.com
Physique Magazine
MuscleandStrength.com
We will be at the arnold, stop by our booth and check this out:
http://www.bodybuilding. com/fun/09_arnold_training_nut rition_s eminar.htm
As for 666 Training, check the article:
http://www.bodybuild ing.com/fun/beast36.htm
Stiff-leg Deads, standing curls & lying curls most of the time. My gym doesn't have much for hams really so I can't vary my exercises as much as I want.
-Ken
Brad, Just read your Rebuilt articles, and they are truly inspiring, just as your entire training and contest experience. Much respect for returning better than before!
Brad - who knew a guy's back could look so good? Great work and give my compliments to the photographer - the lighting/shadows plays up your hard work.
Awesome is there an online link to that i would love to read that and no i don't, he give me his info though but i lost it and i know like you said he's got a Bodyspace but i think i either added him already :) or tried adding him and Kyle never logged on replied and accepted i will check and try again if he's not on my list btw i'll take a pair of guns like you got
Your Ripped and huge!!! dude your arms are unreal, okay i'm cool now lol yes i know Kyle, super nice guy and in great shape and my 16 yr old nice thinks he's very handsome :) hey speaking of knowing cool guys do you know Layne Norton he's a awesome natural freak and friend of mine like you
