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Overall Goal: I would like to gain 10 pounds of lean muscle mass over the next year.
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Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Dennis Cardiff
Sex:
Male
Age:
62
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:
Artist
Personal Website:
Gym:
Westgate Fitness
Gym Location:
Ottawa, Canada
When I Started:
1951
How I Started:
I contracted polio at the age of 20 months in 1947. This left me with severely weakened muscles on my left side and a shortened left leg. After four months in hospital I was put on a rigorous physiotheraphy program. I became serious about exercise at age two.
I have had three corrective hip surgeries, two hip replacements and a motorcycle accident which resulted in seven broken bones in my right leg. All my life I have been rebuilding my strength and my muscles.
Why I Love It:
Bodybuilding is meditative. After a stressful day at work I love to put on my earphones, listen to blues and concentrate on lifting iron.
How I Stay Motivated:
Results motivate me. Looking through old workout logs shows me where I came from and what I might hope to accomplish.
BB Accomplishments:
Looking fit at age 62 is a major accomplishment. Improving strength and size in weakened muscles is also a major accomplishment.
I would like to gain 10 pounds of lean muscle mass over the next year.
Goal (Long):
I am pleased with the gains I have made over the past 10 months. I have impoved my nutrition, cardio and weight training. This has been more than I expected at 62 years of age with an artificial hip. If I can continue at the same rate for the next year my life will be complete.
usually 10, although I like to vary my reps going as high as 20 and as low as 6 depending on the weight. I like my last rep of my last set to leave me feeling exhausted.
- Updated Oct 18, 2008 12:01pm
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
I let my heart rate determine the amount of rest between sets. When my breathing returns to normal I start the next set.
- Updated Oct 18, 2008 12:01pm
What is your favorite bicep building exercise?
dumbbell curls (incline, hammer, thumbs up and alternate)
I have reduced my waist by 1 1/2 inch, shoulders have increased by 1 1/2 inches, chest has increased by 1 inch, neck, quads, forearms and upper arms by 3/4 inches, and calves have increased by 1/4 inch.
