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Jim Cordova, CSCS
WNBF Professional Bodybuilder

Name: Jim Cordova, CSCS
Birth date: 6-1-77
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio
Current Residence: Long Island, NY
Height: 5’7”
Contest Weight: 170lbs.
Offseason Weight: 180-185lbs.

First Bodybuilding Contest: 2004 INBF Cardinal Classic

Best Contest Placing(s)

2004 INBF World Championships (Overall); 2007 WNBF Mr. Universe (Overall); 2007 WNBF Pro American Championships (Overall); 2007 WNBF World Championships (Overall).

Role Models in Bodybuilding/Fitness

Steve Downs, Dave Goodin, Nancy Andrews, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Mike Mentzer.

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire

Rob Hope, Bernard Sealy, Dave Goodin, Jon Harris, Frank Zane, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors whose personalities you most admire

Dave Goodin, Nancy Andrews, Layne Norton, Nadine Numas.

Highlight(s) of Career

2004 INBF World Championships (first win)/2007 WNBF Mr. Universe (first pro title)/2007 WNBF World Championships (greatest title win in career).

Biggest Disappointment(s) of Career

None really standout since I love the sport. Plus, setbacks spark a fire within me to work harder.

Best Bodypart

Upper Back.

Worst Bodypart

Calves.

Favorite Exercise

Any form of dumbbell chest press.

 

Least Favorite Exercise

Heavy squats – It is a strange thing to know I am about to make myself nauseous and fatigued to the max!

Traits you admire most in others

Humility & the ability to maintain a down-to-earth attitude despite success. Thinking outside the box with respect to networking, with intentions of helping each other advance more rapidly.

 

Traits you admire most in yourself

Perseverance.

Favorite Movie

Anything inspirational.

Favorite Actor

None.

Favorite Band or Performer

I like many; no favorites.

Favorite Food

Burgers, Burritos, Pasta, and Oreos.

Favorite Cheat Day Treats

Oreos.

Favorite Automobile

New 2009 Camaro.

Idea of a Perfect Vacation

The Cayman Islands or anywhere hot with a beach and a mega-sized gym.

Favorite TV Program(s)

Discovery Programs & educational stuff. Anything comedic.

What would you be doing if you weren't a Bodybuilder?

I have other passions that I would follow through with.

Long Term Bodybuilding Ambitions

This is a bit too complex to describe with a few sentences…!

What I like most about Bodybuilding

The art of improving, the discipline, and many of the people involved.

What I dislike most about Bodybuilding

The dramatic shift in attitude, often from humility to arrogance, upon reaching a successful level.

Advice I would give other bodybuilders Use your success to be a good role model to up-and-comers.

A little more about me... I have a passion for marketing and business-related endeavors. Sharing my knowledge to help others succeed is something that I sincerely enjoy. I have a three-foot iguana names ‘Little’ Freddy. On a daily basis, I make a conscious effort to become a better Christian.

Email: jim@jimcordova.com

Website: www.jimcordova.com