The start date in this bio. is my most recent 'come-back' date after a very long, long lay-off, causing me to revert back to skinny and weak. Originally, I began at the age of 13, inspired by Steve Reeves 'Hercules' movies, Joe Weider's 'Mr. America' magazine, as well as Iron Man and the old Strength and Health publications.
Untill I actually saw pictures of bodybuilders in a magazine, I had thought that huge muscular body was merely a Hollywood film trick...

The benefits of weight resistant training, exceeds that which can be obtained through any other method, within the same span of time.
Bodybuilding as a lifestyle, adopted at a young age will render you fit for life. Stepping into the gym later in life will help you turn back the clock on an aging body.