Reason: Three D's - discipline, determination, dedication. Incredible work ethic and is very consistent with his healthy lifestyle. Plus, there's not one ounce of fat on him.

Reason: His incredible work ethic, dedication to the sport, and his willingness to give others help and advice is what I respect about Mike. I've followed his progress for a long time and always excited to see updates from him. Much respect.

Reason: Doug Miller has inspired me for awhile now. Everything I've ever read from him or about him suggests that he is an extrememely intelligent, kind, helpful, and disciplined person. And his physique is in a class all by itself.

Reason: Brian Whitacre is just a machine when it comes to his conditioning. When he walks onstage, he is cut like a diamond. He is proof that a person can train naturally and still come into a show in peak condition.

Reason: Sean is inspiring because he makes things happen for himself. He's a goal setter and successfully achieves those goals. Fitness modelling is a competitive business, but Sean has risen to the top of that field by being extremely disciplined and dedicated to conditioning his body into top physical shape. The results - covers and features in the biggest fitness magazines around.

Reason: Jay is always in phenomenal shape. He is one of those rare guys that can sport huge, veiny muscles while at the same time, he is ripped to the bone. I don't think the guy has ever had ihs bodygat even close to double digits. His commitment to keeping himself in the most insane physical shape is something that will always inspire me.

Reason: Joe inspires me first and foremost for serving in our military overseas. That in itself shows great courage and dedication. But while he was over there, he dedicated himself to bodybuilding. His hard work and discipline has produced incredibly impressive results, which can be seen from viewing his pics and in him winning several 1st place trophies in bb shows.

Reason: Jonathan has been a motivator for me for years. He's educated himself on so many levels of fitness and training. He's shared his knowledge in the pages of Ironman for years now. He has brought his body to levels even he must be surprised at.