Name

2006 SNBF Nationals 3rd place Masters, 2006 NPC Georgia Monson Classic, 1st place Masters


Role Models in Bodybuilding/Fitness

Steve Reeves

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire

Dennis Newman, Frank Zane, Steve Reeves.


Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors whose personalities you most admire

I think Arnold has done a lot of bodybuilding, with books, events, and promoting health. He is very intelligent and represents the sport very well.

Highlights of Career

When I published my book on health and fitness. Each time I compete and get into the best condition of my life.

Biggest Disappointments of Career

Having enough time in a day to dedicate to all the things I want to do - personal training, book signings, preparing to compete, and producing my new weight training DVD.

Best Bodypart

My lats.

Worst Bodypart

My triceps

Favorite Exercise

Curls

Least Favorite Exercise

Leg extensions, and deadlifts

Traits you admire most in others

Trust, integrity, and passion for something they love and believe in.

Traits you admire most in yourself

Tinacity, when I fail, picking myself up and moving forward - learning from experience and being better for it. Always striving to be a better person.

Favorite Movies

5th element, what about bob, Matrix series

Favorite Actor

Stallone, Pacino, De Niro, Arnold

Favorite Band or Performer

Gigan, Kansas, Foreigner, Journey, Heart, Pearl Jam, and Van Halen

Favorite Food

Pizza

Favorite Cheat Day Treats

Pizza


Favorite Automobile
Lamborgini, Viper

Idea of a Perfect Vacation

My wife and I in Disney World - all parks

Favorite TV Programs

The Rifelman

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

Drag racing on the track with an 8 second car

Long Term Bodybuilding Ambitions

Competing in higher level shows

What you like most about Bodybuilding?

The discipline, feeling good physically, and feeling more confident.

What you dislike most about Bodybuilding?

The fact that some many people do not know good form and nutrition, and keep making the same mistakes over and over - then not understanding why they are not satisfied with their results.


What advice would you give other bodybuilders?

Embrace the lifestyle of natural weight training - and keep a positive attitude - set goals and reward yourself along the way.

A little more about me...

I'm happily married to my wife Kathleen of 27 years. we have a son and daughter and 4 little cockerspanials. My Daughter Manages a jewerly store, my son is the drummer in a signed touring rock band. My wife is a fine arts painter. We all love being creative and enjoying times together. I'm very driven to have a creative outlet that involves the arts.

I am very excited about publishing my book on health and fitness - a 5 year effort with many of my friends involved.

Email Ryan4748@bellsouth.net
Website http://stores.lulu.com/ryan4748