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"To continue to improve my own physique naturally while helping others realize their bodybuilding and fitness goals. "It's humbleness not arrogance that defines the true mark of a champion.""
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Chad Shaw
Sex:
Male
Age:
34
Location:
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Occupation:
Diagnostic Tech for anesthesia delivery @ GE Healthcare
Personal Website:
Gym:
Princeton Club
Gym Location:
Madison
When I Started:
May, 1984
How I Started:
I had 2 older brothers, one was 7 years older and the other was 10 years older. They intoduced me to weightlifting and I fell in love with it. It was also very theraputic for my severe asthma which I suffered from throughout my entire childhood. All the months spent in the hospital with only machines and drugs keeping me alive caused my body to remain very weak and underdeveloped. This went on for 14 years. It was a tough childhood! My parents had to learn how to give shots of epinepherine and suspherine to give me at home to keep me alive long enough to get to the emergency room. At home I had to keep a nebuelizer machine to administer asthma drugs and also had to use 3 different inhalers plus continuously take 3 different oral medications including prednizone which really messed up my body. When I wasn't in the hospital and was able to go to school, I could never participate in gym class because my health was too poor. There were 3 seperate occasions when the doctors told my parents I was too far gone, too weak, and at the max amount of drugs that I could be on and things kept getting worse and that they should start planning my funeral. Along with the grace of God, body building was my answer to reverse the effects of this life threatening disease. Beyond that, body building has helped cope with being absent an anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus in my knee. It has also helped my recover from ruptured discs, ruptured bicep, ulner nerve damage, torn rotator cuff and multiple knee surgeries. Developing my physique for me was like building a suit of armor to protect the frail sick little kid that I remember being. I love bodybuilding and I will do it till I can do it no more. I choose to follow this path without the use of drugs. If a cat has 9 lives then I think I do also cause I already used up 8 of them and just dont want to take the risks after what I've been through. I plan to continue bodybuilding well into my 70's(God willing.)
Why I Love It:
Besides using bodybuilding to rebound from illness and injuries, I just love doing it. It's the ultimate rush for me to feel stronger, watching my weights move up and watching my appearance change. Bodybuilding is my mistress and it keeps me real.
How I Stay Motivated:
I don't have to try to stay motivated. I'm like an addict. I always have the urge to do it. When it's in your blood I guess it's in your blood.
BB Accomplishments:
1991 Mr. Wisconsin teenage division champion. 1995 Midwest Wisconsin Natural heavyweight champion. 1996 Midwest Wisconsin 2nd place light-heavyweight. 2000 Team Universe 3rd place heavyweight. 2004 Midwest Wisconsin 2nd place light heavyweight(should of been 1st!) 2006 Mr. Wisconsin. (only non drug tested show I've done) 6th place out of 16 in the light heavyweight class.
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008 7:00am
Progress Pictures
May 1, 2008
Jul 19, 2008
This was right after a back workout. I was so tired when I got done, I felt like death! I'm not in contest shape yet but I'm hardening out more and more.
To continue to improve my own physique naturally while helping others realize their bodybuilding and fitness goals. "It's humbleness not arrogance that defines the true mark of a champion."
Goal (Long):
To bring back my leg mass and strength after just having had major knee surgery in November of '07. Hopefuly enough to balance my body enough to get back on stage and compete again. Also I'm working hard to eliminate some of the chronic joint pain that I'm dealing with. Of course I want to keep that to a minimum.
What type of outfit do you usually wear when you workout? Why?
Well, I live in Wisconsin so my since November of 2007 where the temperture started in the 20's, then up to now 104 inches of snow and counting and we are almost into April and the temperature highs are still in the 30's, so for what I like to wear lately is a long underwear, a snowmobile suit, a parka, scarf, ear muffs, ski mitts and moon boots is a good gym wardrobe for me. Just kidding, I like holey sweat pants and faded t-shirts.Well, I live in Wisconsin so my since November of 2007 where the temperture started in the 20's, then up to now 104 inches of snow and counting and we are almost into April and the temperature highs a...more
- Updated Mar 30, 2008 2:15pm
What do you think about people who "grunt" loudly while working out? Do you do it?
I sometimes get annoyed if they're trying to put on a show. I don't grunt loudly.
I remember 14 years ago after having learned about the negative consequences of overtraining as it applied to me personally I began a workout that involved training each muscle group on a less frequent basis. I had been training each muscle group 3 times per week and I had all the signs of...
I do my weight training twice per week. I begin on week 1 on Wednesday and train back and chest together, then wait till Saturday and then I train quadriceps and calves. I dont lift again after that till the following Wednesday in which I will train shoulders then wait till Saturday and then I...
Going well, I'm down to 177 from maxing out at 188 during my mass gaining. Hope to rap up the cut end of Aug. and then start making some big gains this fall. Been hitting the bench hard and keeping the sets and reps high pyramiding the weight and have been staying swollen for several days after. I just got get the BF% down and gotta up the cardio. Man I gotta get that 50" chest and 20" arms they look awesome.
hey! i'm doing great...training is going really well! i went to my first posing class on sunday, i've got a lot of work ahead of me! it was a good experience and i learned a ton :) you most recent progress pic looks incredible, whatever you're doing is working...you look awesome!
AFTER READING YOUR BLOGS , I PUT TOGETHER A WORK OUT AND HIT THE GYM...IT REALLY KICKED MY AZZ! I LOVE THAT APPROACH AND WILL KEEP DOING IT.
THANKS BRO.
kewl man. that sounds good, i guess thats the only thing about bodybuilding...
my prep is cumin along ok, my training and diet is on track, but my 1 minute song/posing routine has to be started... Nik.
I read and like your trainning routine the way you do it. Im gonna try something along the line of it and then modify as needed. thanks.
It makes perfect sence to me.
i think i'll try that. the last 2 days i didn't do as well on the diet. i do so much cardio that i think i need a little extra carbs or i bonk..and i hate bonking! =( so i'm just gonna play around and see what works the best for me..but the added supps have been awesome! =)
