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Overall Goal: Get ready for a September photo shoot. I want to cut bodyfat and maintain as much muscle as possible.
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Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Rich Tuma
Sex:
Male
Age:
37
Location:
Occupation:
Gym Owner/Nutritionist/Trainer/CEO RTN
Personal Website:
Gym:
www.elitefitnesscenter.com
Gym Location:
Clark, NJ
When I Started:
1985
How I Started:
My father and mother both got me started when I was 13 years old signing me up for a Gym membership with them to lose weight and feel better. Well I was hooked as soon as I saw that they both lost weight and saw strength gains of my own. I was an athlete growing up and noticed a difference in my performance through quality trainning. I then grew an interest in finding out more about exercise and nutrition so I decided to read books on those topics. In my teens I worked at health food stores and gyms and gained a lot of knowledge through people in the industry. When I gratuated High School I went to college to earn a degree in Nutriton. Throughout college I also worked as a personal trainer freelancing at different gyms and peoples homes. The clients I trained had all diffderent goals from weight loss, to building muscle, to just staying in shape. I train a wide variety of people from hosewives, business man, ceo's of major companies, to high school, college and professional athletes.
Why I Love It:
I love the fact that I'm doing something for my self that is improving my health and well being. I like the endorphine rush you get from a good workout as well.
How I Stay Motivated:
I stay motivated doing fitness modeling jobs- this keeps me in psyqued to train and in fitness contest shape.
Thank you for your much too kind compliment. Saying that I inspire you is a wonderful honor but judging by your physique I believe that your inspiration and dedication must come from within. You have pushed yourself harder and longer than most and it sure shows. I wish you nothing but success in your future.
I just thought that I would drop you a line to tell you that my wife, and your friend (bodyspace: judimax) is having a birthday on Saturday April 5th and is turning 48. I think she looks fantastic for not only 48 but for any age, but then again I am biased. If you get a chance she would be surprised (and love it) if you would drop by and wish her a Happy Birthday.
Rich, thanks...next time I enter a Mr. Fitness comp your the guy Im calling!
But I did win my Pro Card, so it was a happy day.
I checkout out the Rev Tech site...you have a lot of WNBF Atheletes afiliated with your comp. What is the Star Profile page all about...I am interested.
How did your show go off?
JC
Hey, Just thought Id send you a message to say that my first two comps went well. I had two in succession I competed in the juniors and the under 70kg classes in the Australian Natural Bodybuilding and came 4th on both occasions against a large field. I was very happy with my first attempt and I now target to get more mass on me. Pictures are available from my profile and from my galleries. Hope all is well. Kind Regards, Robert Murphy
Thanks for adding me to your friends' list. I recalled your picture from one of the Blogs' advertising this weekend's show in Linden. A fellow gym rat has entered the show and I plan on cheering him on. I anticipate participating in my very first show in '08. Lookn forward to this weekend!
I know its late, but thanks for looking me up and adding me...I havent been on here for a while...I almost contacted you for advice for a Mr. Fitness show I just did, you came recommended as someone who knew alot about that. I decided to focus on the bodybuilding aspect of the show, still competed in the fitness though...took 3rd. maybe if I messaged you I would have taken 1st! haha.
hope all is well man.
JC
WNBF Pro
Hi! Some people on the forum are trying to get more Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia coverage on TV in the future. Plz help out by going to the IFBB section of the forum and looking for the thread titled "IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF BODYBUILDING, CLICK HERE" the first post has instructions. It only takes a few seconds so try to get as many others to do it as you can. Spread the word however possible, Bodyspace, Myspace or anything to help that little extra! =)
hey rich! Thanak you! I am revamping my whole program! When I get on that stage next time.....those judges won't know what hit them!
XO Stay well, and thanks for stopping by! I am going to your site right now to order the protein to make brownies!
bye!
Hey Rich thank you so much for the add. I think you look absolutely amazing! Good luck with your photo shoot next month, wish I was the lucky person taking those photos. ;)
