JANUARY 2012
GUNNING FOR SUCCESS AHMAD AHMAD ALSO INSIDE:
A Fighter in More Ways Than One Curtis Henderson
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MEET ADNAN ALI ALSO INSIDE:
MARCH 2013 JUNE 2012 MARCH JULY2012 2012
Hello Readers: The Central Texas Showdown was a complete success. Bob and I are planning next years ventures with a few surprise annoucements. Stay tuned to Pose Down once we finalize our plans. I have the distinct pleasure of revisting with a friend of mine in this issue Nancy Di Nino. Please read her updated news and ventures.
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INSPIRING STORY ALEX PARRY
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When I moved from Canada to Texas I managed to gain a lot of weight because I played video games all the time and ate whatever I wanted. On February 5th 2010 I decided that I wanted to lose weight and walked into a gym for the first time in my life. I had no idea what I was doing and had to research how to workout for the first few months. Within about 6 months I had lost about 100lbs. After all the positive feedback I continued to work out and diet. Today I work at Just Fitness in Carrollton TX and continue to inspire people with my story. I also just created the Facebook page Accomplish Everything Fitness. It is now my goal to inspire and motivate people to achieve their fitness goals. This had been one of the toughest feats so far in my life, but definitely the most rewarding! You can accomplish anything! Accomplish Everything!
Boyer Coe Height5ft 7in Weight216 lbs BirthdateAug 15, 1946 Marital StatusMarried HomeLouisiana, United States of America OccupationOwner of a gym in New Orleans NameBoyer Coe Participated in the following shows* ContestPlacePics? 1995 IFBB Masters Olympia And Jan Tana Pro10th 1994 IFBB Masters Olympia And Jan Tana Pro3rd 1984 IFBB Olympia13th 1982 IFBB Olympia11th 1982 IFBB World Pro2nd 1982 IFBB Grand Prix Belgium8th 1982 IFBB Grand Prix Sweden9th 1981 IFBB Grand Prix Canada1st 1981 IFBB Grand Prix England1st 1981 IFBB Grand Prix Belgium1st 1981 IFBB Night Of The Champions3rd 1981 IFBB Grand Prix California3rd 1981 IFBB Grand Prix Massachusetts1st 1981 IFBB Grand Prix New England3rd 1981 IFBB Grand Prix Wales1st 1981 IFBB Grand Prix Washington3rd 1981 IFBB Pro World1st 1981 IFBB World Grand Prix1st 1980 IFBB Olympia4th 1980 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro5th 1980 IFBB Canada Pro2nd 1980 IFBB Grand Prix California5th 1980 IFBB Grand Prix Miami5th 1980 IFBB Grand Prix Pennsylvania5th
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1979 IFBB Olympia2nd 1979 IFBB Night Of The Champions4th 1979 IFBB Best In The World5th 1979 IFBB Canada Diamond Pro Cup3rd 1979 IFBB Canada Pro3rd 1979 IFBB Florida Pro4th 1979 IFBB Grand Prix Pennsylvania5th 1979 IFBB Grand Prix Vancouver3rd 1979 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro5th 1978 IFBB Olympia4th 1978 IFBB Olympia2nd 1978 IFBB Night Of The Champions4th 1978 IFBB Pro World5th 1977 IFBB Olympia3rd 1976 IFBB OlympiaNP 1975 WBBG Mr. World1st 1975 PBBA Universe1st 1974 NABBA Universe2nd 1971 IFBB Mr. America1st 1971 IFBB Mr. International1st 1969 AAU Junior Mr. America1st 1969 AAU Mr. America1st 1969 AAU Mr. America1st 1968 AAU Junior Mr. America1st 1968 AAU Junior Mr. America2nd 1968 AAU Mr. America2nd 1968 AAU Mr. America1st 1968 AAU Mr. USA2nd 1968 AAU Mr. USA1st 1967 AAU Junior Mr. America2nd 1967 AAU Junior Mr. America2nd 1967 AAU Mr. America5th 1967 AAU Mr. America5th
Curtis Henderson grew up a very lonely foster child, but hitting the gym helped him turn his solitary frustrations into power. He was born in Thomasville, North Carolina, but moved shortly after to Springfield, Massachusetts. At age 18, Henderson was introduced to weight training. While attending Springfield Central High School, he was in and out of foster homes constantly, all the while playing sports and lifting weights, as they were one of his only outlets for frustration, sadness, and anger. Soon sports became his main focus: Track, football, boxing, and hockey became a way for him to forget about his troubles.
Curtis Henderson: A Fighter in More Ways Than One By Noah Williams
In 1999, Henderson graduated from high school, but financial issues got in the way of his pursuit of higher education. It was then that he decided to pursue professional boxing. On his way to achieving his newly set goals, Henderson says, “Victor James, the Wheatley Brothers, and the Mickey Minagorri family, as well as many others were a great inspiration to me.” Henderson later went on to win the Golden Gloves Jr. Olympics and was invited to be on a national team in the Cayman Islands. After several years of training and winning and losing, Henderson was living in Miami, still pursuing a career in boxing. “I worked hard day and night. One of my jobs was at Mango’s on Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach, where I did all I could to support myself. I stayed in Miami for two or three years and I continually trained extensively. I trained myself, as well as clients, who found my work ethic and physique exceptional and wanted to share the same qualities. This became a big stepping stone for me, seeing as now I’d like to train athletes sometime in the near future.” While in Miami, Henderson was offered an opportunity to move to New York to box professionally. In a whirlwind of enthusiasm and excitement, he packed up his things and jumped on a plane to New York. It was only after reaching New York that he found out the offer had been a sham. Nobody followed through on anything, he was out of money, and he soon found himself in a shelter for six long months. Still, Henderson trained day in and day out, not giving up, and constantly looking for opportunities. Eventually he found an abandoned house, which he moved in to. With a roof over his head, he was finally able to get back on his feet. Henderson then participated in the Boiler Maker, where he met Earl Reed, who would become a good friend. Reed was nice enough to sponsor Henderson; soon after, Henderson was featured in the paper
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Curtis Henderson: A Fighter in More Ways Than One By Noah Williams
The media attention opened a whole new door. He met people, made connections, and, before long, was living in a nice place that was his own. He got a job working at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, where he met his current girlfriend. But even with so much going right, it was not to be smooth sailing. Through a series of events that he does not go into detail about, Henderson was placed on life support twice. But, he says, “I rebounded both times and overcame my past experiences by the grace of God, who has helped me continue to train and pursue my goals.” One of those goals was his first bodybuilding show, the 2012 Naturally Fit Super Show in Austin, Texas. “The show opened my eyes to the world of competition,” Henderson says. “After realizing that my physique was more suitable for the realm of bodybuilding than modeling, I came back to New York with sights set on the NYS Grand Prix.” At this show, he placed 1st in the novice class and 2nd in the overall. Currently, Henderson trains full time and is in EMT school. He participates in bodybuilding, boxing, running, and the occasional yoga or spin class — all of which he does at Powerhouse Gym in Utica, New York. As for the future, Henderson plans to compete in the Team Universe and IFBB North American Championships. His new ambition is to go pro. “My primary goal now is to become a professional bodybuilder. In order to do so, I will need to continue to train harder, train smarter, and train better — not to mention, critique any flaws I had in my last show.”
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GUNNING FOR SUCCESS AHMAD AHMAD By Ryan Ellison
IFBB Pro Ahmad Ahmad From straight out of Malmo, Sweden comes IFBB pro bodybuilder Ahmad Ahmad, who has the drive and determination to become a legend in the sport. He’s pushing his mind and body to the absolute limits; all while keeping a humble attitude and not letting anything knock him down. He lives by the motto, “if you don’t make it the first time, re-evaluate and then dominate.” To become an IFBB pro bodybuilder takes years of hard work and determination. It’s not a hobby; it’s a lifestyle, which at times can be mentally and physically grueling. There’s nothing easy about the sport - just different levels of difficulty.
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Ahmad is no stranger to overcoming obstacles and doing what it takes to win. He has methodically set a series of small goals that have led to a larger goal. He wants to place in the top 6 in the Olympia 212lb class within 3 years. Once that is accomplished, he will work towards placing in the top 3. Ahmad is aware of the amount of unstoppable will and dedication required to take on some of the world’s top competitors at the Olympia.
Ahmad has participated in the following competitions: 2012 - Wings of Strength Pro, 212lb, 3rd 2012 - IFBB Toronto Pro Super Show, 212lb, 6th 2011 - IFBB Europa Super Show, 202lb, 6th 2010 - Sacramento Pro, 202lb, 8th 2010 - Mt Olympia, 202lb, 14th 2010 - Phoenix Pro, 202lb, 2nd 2009 - Atlantic City Pro, 202lb, 8th 2009 - Pittsburg Pro, 4th 2008 - Europa Super Show, 14th 2008 - Los Angeles Championships, Light Heavyweight, 1st 2008 - Los Angeles Championships, Overall, 1st 2006 - Nationals, 80kg, 1st 2006 - European Championships, 2nd 2003 - Nationals, 75kg, 1st 2002 - Nordic Championships, 80kg, 1st
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Ahmad was an avid rugby player in his younger days, which was the initial reason he began implementing a weight-training routine. He knew that gaining size and strength is an advantage in any physical sport. Once he hit the weights, he discovered what his body was capable of, and he became interested in bodybuilding. Ahmad’s training split: Day 1: chest/tri Day 2: quads/ calves Day 3: rest Day 4: back/bi Day 5: shoulder/tri Day 6: back legs, calves Day 7: rest
Ahmad knows that if he wants to place higher in the Olympia, he must improve in leg size. To accomplish this goal, he has started training his legs twice a week. This allows him to focus more on the individual muscle groups, versus training them as one muscle group. Even though his legs may need improvement, his arms and abs are spot-on and are definitely his favorite and most symmetrical muscle groups. With Ahmad, there is more than meets the eye. He is more than just a bodybuilder; he is a business man. He owns a supplement store called the Body Science Pro Store. He also is the owner and operator of his own gym, AA Elite Fitness. Outside of his bodybuilding career and owning two businesses, Ahmad enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling the world. He takes the time to enjoy life and is very thankful for everything that he has been blessed with. Even though Ahmad has decided to take 2 years off from competing due to a shoulder injury, we know he will come back bigger and stronger than ever. He will surely be ready to dominate every competition and become a legend in the sport.
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Phuong Tu Grand Rapids 2011: Overall Winner Jr. Nationals 2011: 3rd place IFBB North Americans: 9th Place Lansing Grand Prix 2012: Overall Winner Jr. Nationals 2012: 14th Place Western Michigan 2012: 1st Place Atlanta Nationals: 16th Place
Violeta Torregrosa-Ayala August deke warner fl state 2nd place national qualifier Sept 1st nationals in Pittsburgh 6th place Nov 10-11 nationals in atlanta didnt place
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2003 ancient city classic 1st heavy and overall champ. 2003 jax allstar classic 1st heavy and overall champ 2004 southern usa 1st heavy 2007 Florida st championship 1st heavy and overall champ 2008 jr usa 12 superheavy 2010 allsouth championship 1st superheavyweight 2011 jr national 3rd superheavyweight 2012 jr usa 3rd superheavyweight
ADNAN ALI Islamabad, Pakistan.
Objective: To become Musclemania Pro and to achieve every single thing that inspires me.
Personal summary: A highly motivated Musclemania athlete, Promoter, Representative, An expert in speaking and creating a plan or strategy of overcoming great obstacles” moving attendees to action by effectively communicating strategy with clarity and helping others see the future in a positive light by inspiring mapping, planning, and executing with massive action, by engaging the spirit/will, renewing the mind, and challenging the body with a desired outcome of enlivening or exalting permanent change. Experience: worked as a personal trainer for 2 years at local gym ‘Fitness Point’ Quetta, and currently working as a free-lance trainer at Sitara SMARTS health and fitness club.
ADNAN ALI Academics: BUITEMS: Student of BS (BA) (frozen) General Muhammad Musa College: (F.sc 2009) Al-Mustafa Public High School: (Matriculate 2007) Skills: Adobe Photoshop, MS Word/ PowerPoint, Artist (Sketching and Coloring) Languages: American English (good), Urdu, Hazaragi. Personal Information: Gender: male D.O.B: January 9, 1990 Age: 23 Relationship status: single Hometown: Quetta Current city: Islamabad