Old Navy's Quest to be Bigger, Badder & Better

Training Over 35 Lifter
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

13 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 153.4 pounds

Legs and Calves

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Machine Leg Press
3 x 8 x 250 pounds

Machine Leg Extensions
3 x 8 x 145 pounds

Machine Leg Curls
3 x 8 x 125 pounds

Machine Adductors
3 x 8 x 100 pounds

Machine Abductors
3 x 8 x 120 pounds

Seated Calf Raises
3 x 20 x 150 pounds

Standing Calf Raises
3 x 20 x bodyweight

100 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

122

Friday, July 23, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

13 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 153.0 pounds

Back, Shoulders and Biceps

All exercises begin with one or two warm up sets and then all reps are performed slowly with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Bodyweight Pull Ups
5 x 8 x 153 pounds (bodyweight)

T-Bar Upright Row
3 x 8 x 100 pounds

Hoist Machine Lat Pull Down
3 x 8 x 125 pounds

Hoist Machine Seated Row
3 x 8 x 155 pounds

Hoist Machine Shoulder Press
3 x 8 x 125 pounds

Hoist Machine Bicep Curl
3 x 8 x 85 pounds

Dumb Bell Curl
3 x 8 x 25 pound dumb bells

Bar Bell Curl

1 x 8 x 30 pound fixed bar bell

1 x 8 x 40 pound fixed bar bell

1 x 8 x 50 pound fixed bar bell

100 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

123

Lotsa nice training and volume. How do you feel your supplements are working? To be honest I have not heard of much of them.

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[quote]scottgomez wrote:
Lotsa nice training and volume. How do you feel your supplements are working? To be honest I have not heard of much of them.[/quote]

Scott:

I am an AAEFX Sponsored Athlete. I have been training nearly exclusively with AAEFX Supplements for more than a year. When I originally spoke with Brian Andrews, AAEFX President, we decided to see how the Flex Wheeler AAEFX stack would help a senior athlete who still competed in bodybuilding competitions. Since I have been on the stack, my strength has increased, my stamina is great and my recovery time is excellent. As a natural athlete, AAEFX supplements are working for me. I am training for my 31st show and 6th pro show in 12 weeks.

Regards, Scott “Old Navy”

125

Monday, July 26, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

12 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 155.0 pounds

Chest and Triceps

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Incline Dumb Bell Flys
3 x 8 x 37.5 pounds

Flat Bench Dumb Bell Flys
3 x 8 x 47.5 pounds

Decline Dumb Bell Flys
3 x 8 x 42.5 pounds

Cable Cross
3 x 8 x 40 pounds on each cable (wrists ****ed open)

Machine Bench Press
3 x 8 x 160 pounds (changed seat position for each set)

Triceps Push Down
3 x 8 x 60 pounds

Incline Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 8 x 40 pound barbell

Flat Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 8 x 50 pound barbell

Rope Pull Down
3 x 8 x 50 pounds

100 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

126

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

12 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 154.8 pounds

Legs and Calves

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Machine Leg Press
3 x 10 x 250 pounds

Machine Leg Extensions
3 x 10 x 150 pounds

Machine Leg Curls
3 x 10 x 130 pounds

Machine Adductors
3 x 10 x 110 pounds

Machine Abductors
3 x 10 x 125 pounds

Seated Calf Raises
3 x 20 x 155 pounds

Standing Calf Raises
3 x 20 x bodyweight

100 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

127

Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31, 2010

2010 Atlanta Mania

I attended the 2010 SCW Atlanta Mania National Fitness Convention this weekend.

I chose nine classes or sessions that I felt would help me in my fitness career:

Protein Prospectives

Low Back Considerations Functional Considerations

Core Power

Glutes, Guns and Guts

The Core Starts From The Floor

Myths, Misconceptions and Misinformation

Sports Nutrition Promises and Pitfalls of Dietary Supplements

Balance Training for Every Client

Heavy Breathing The Science and Practice of Respiration During Resistance Training

Many were there to learn and to earn CEU’s for recertification. I was there just to learn and I did. It was a great experience.

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

128

Monday, August 2, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

11 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 155.0 pounds. I am not going into serious contest prep diet until 8 weeks out. I’m only 10 pounds from where I want to be on stage.

Back, Shoulders and Biceps

All exercises begin with one or two warm up sets and then all reps are performed slowly with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Bodyweight Pull Ups
5 x 8 x 155 pounds (bodyweight)

T-Bar Upright Row
3 x 8 x 110 pounds

Hoist Machine Lat Pull Down
3 x 8 x 140 pounds

Hoist Machine Seated Row
3 x 8 x 160 pounds

Hoist Machine Shoulder Press
3 x 8 x 135 pounds

Hoist Machine Bicep Curl
3 x 8 x 95 pounds

Dumb Bell Curl
3 x 8 x 25 pound dumb bells

Bar Bell Curl
1 x 8 x 40 pound fixed bar bell
1 x 8 x 50 pound fixed bar bell
1 x 8 x 60 pound fixed bar bell

100 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

129

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

11 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 154.8 pounds

Pre-contest diet weight 154.6 pounds

Legs and Calves

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Machine Leg Press
3 x 10 x 270 pounds

Machine Leg Extensions
3 x 10 x 160 pounds

Machine Leg Curls
3 x 10 x 140 pounds

Machine Adductors
3 x 10 x 120 pounds

Machine Abductors
3 x 10 x 135 pounds

Seated Calf Raises
3 x 20 x 165 pounds

Standing Calf Raises
3 x 20 x bodyweight

100 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

130

Interesting hypertrophy work you do. 8 sets for upper body and 10 for upperlegs/20 for lower.

Why not 10-12 or more for upper?

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[quote]Oldman Powers wrote:
Interesting hypertrophy work you do. 8 sets for upper body and 10 for upperlegs/20 for lower.

Why not 10-12 or more for upper?[/quote]

Because I work legs and calves once a week and upper body twice a week. And, any extra work I do on legs is needed. My wheels are not my best body part.

132

Monday, August 9, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

10 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 156.0 pounds

I have decided to begin my contest prep diet today instead of eight weeks out. I am around 12 pounds from where I want to be on stage. I started a three low carb days followed by a high carb day cycle.

Back, Shoulders and Biceps

All exercises begin with one or two warm up sets and then all reps are performed slowly with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Bodyweight Pull Ups
5 x 8 x 156 pounds (bodyweight)

T-Bar Upright Row
3 x 8 x 115 pounds

Hoist Machine Lat Pull Down
3 x 8 x 145 pounds

Hoist Machine Seated Row
3 x 8 x 165 pounds

Hoist Machine Shoulder Press
3 x 8 x 140 pounds

Hoist Machine Bicep Curl
3 x 8 x 95 pounds

Dumb Bell Curl
3 x 8 x 30 pound dumb bells

Bar Bell Curl
1 x 10 x 40 pound fixed bar bell
1 x 10 x 50 pound fixed bar bell
1 x 10 x 60 pound fixed bar bell

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

133

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

10 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 154.8 pounds

Pre-contest diet weight 154.2 pounds

Legs and Calves

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Machine Leg Press
3 x 10 x 280 pounds

Machine Leg Extensions
3 x 10 x 165 pounds

Machine Leg Curls
3 x 10 x 145 pounds

Machine Adductors
3 x 10 x 125 pounds

Machine Abductors
3 x 10 x 140 pounds

Seated Calf Raises
3 x 20 x 165 pounds

Standing Calf Raises
3 x 20 x bodyweight

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

134

Friday, August 13, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

10 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 154.0 pounds

Chest and Triceps

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
3 x 8 x 155 pounds

Smith Machine Flat Bench Press
3 x 8 x 175 pounds

Smith Machine Decline Bench Press
3 x 8 x 165 pounds

Cable Cross
3 x 8 x 40 pounds on each cable (wrists cocked open)

Machine Bench Press
3 x 8 x 170 pounds (changed seat position for each set)

Seated Triceps Machine Press Down
3 x 8 x 165 pounds

Incline Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 8 x 50 pound barbell

Flat Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 8 x 60 pound barbell

Rope Pull Down
3 x 8 x 55 pounds

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

135

[quote]Old Navy wrote:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Old Navy
[/quote]

Ok, I’m impressed.

136

[quote]Elaikases wrote:

[quote]Old Navy wrote:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Old Navy
[/quote]

Ok, I’m impressed.
[/quote]

I need my abs to show.

137

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

9 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 151.2 pounds

Chest and Triceps

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
3 x 10 x 155 pounds rest pause

Smith Machine Flat Bench Press
3 x 10 x 175 pounds rest pause

Smith Machine Decline Bench Press
3 x 10 x 165 pounds rest pause

Cable Cross
3 x 10 x 40 pounds on each cable (wrists cocked open)

Machine Bench Press
3 x 10 x 170 pounds (changed seat position for each set)

Seated Triceps Machine Press Down
3 x 10 x 165 pounds

Incline Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 10 x 50 pound barbell

Flat Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 10 x 60 pound barbell

Rope Pull Down
3 x 10 x 55 pounds

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

138

Friday, August 20, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

8 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 151.0 pounds

Before doing a strong biceps and shoulders workout, I had my body fat and body composition measured. The last time I did this was on April 9th.

Here are the results of the 7 Site Skinfold (Polar) computer based test:

Biometrics

Age - 67

Height - 67"

Weight on 4/09 - 152 pounds
Weight on 8/20 - 151 pounds

Body Mass Index (BMI) on 4/09 - 23.8
Body Mass Index (BMI) on 8/20 - 23.6

Body Composition

7 Site Skinfold on 4/09 - 10.3% body fat
7 Site Skinfold on 8/20 - 08.7% body fat

Lean Body Mass on 4/09 - 136 pounds
Lean Body Mass on 8/20 - 138 pounds

I am pleased that I lost a pound of body weight, 1.6% of my body fat and added 2.0 pounds of lean mass. With eight weeks to go before my next Pro Show, I’m satisfied with my progress.

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

139

Monday, August 23, 2010

Training for the 2010 NPA Pro Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Saturday, October 16.

8 weeks out my pre-contest weight today is: 149.2 pounds

Chest and Triceps

My normal training partner is on vacation this week so I worked out with one of my personal training clients, a 6 foot, 200 pounds bodybuilder.

All exercises began with one or two warm up sets and then all reps were performed slowly, with a pause at the top of each rep and a slow negative recover stroke.

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
3 x 10 x 155 pounds rest pause

Smith Machine Flat Bench Press
3 x 10 x 175 pounds rest pause

Smith Machine Decline Bench Press
3 x 10 x 165 pounds rest pause

Cable Cross
3 x 10 x 40 pounds on each cable (wrists cocked open)

Machine Bench Press
3 x 10 x 170 pounds (changed seat position for each set)

Seated Triceps Machine Press Down
3 x 10 x 165 pounds

Incline Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 10 x 50 pound barbell

Flat Bench Skull Crushers
3 x 10 x 60 pound barbell

Rope Pull Down
3 x 10 x 55 pounds

125 Slow Hard Crunches

Supplements:

I am using the award winning AAEFX Flex Wheeler Signature Series as part of my training regimen:

Kre-Alkalyn EFX PRO Pre-Workout Energy and Muscle Activator
Nytric EFX PRO Vascularity and Muscle-Pump Intensifier
CELL RUSH Post Workout Muscle Cell Re-fueling System
LBA PRO Liquid Amino Acid and Protein Complex
LG5 PRO Liquid Glutamine and Cell Volumizer
NF-PRO 100% Pro-Grade Whey Protein

Old Navy

140

For the Love of the Sport.

Have you ever entered an athletic competition knowing you are probably going to place near the bottom or last?

Thatâ??s what Iâ??m doing.

I am entered in the 2010 NPA Si-Flex Pro Classic, Bodybuilding & Figure Championships (Qualified NPA Pro Athletes Only), Saturday, October 16, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is an independent organization which promotes sanctioned drug-free amateur bodybuilding, fitness/figure and professional bodybuilding events within the Continental United States of America, to include Alaska and Hawaii. The NPA as it is sometimes called was founded and organized in the year 2000, making it a true new millennium organization. It is owned by the Si-Flex Physique Club Inc. and managed by its reigning President/CEO, Harry E. Silas. Articles and a constitution/rulebook for the NPA were written and established in January of 2002, the same year the Pro division was birthed and the Association was registered in a USA court of law for it’s name and business license. The NPA annually recruits officials, administrators and athletes to its ranks.

In order to compete in an NPA Pro Show, you must win your NPA Pro Card at one of two annual NPA Super Pro Qualifier amateur events. Once you win your card, you are invited to validate your NPA Pro Status by competing in an NPA Pro show. You have three years after winning your card to validate your card and thus receive Indefinite Pro Status in the NPA.

Here is the list of Indefinite Pros and those who need to validate their cards in the NPA:

You might recognize a few names like Charlie Moss, J.W. Hicks and Wil Usher. My name is #30 on the list.

NPA Male Pro Athletes:

  1. Jerry Garner, Mebane, North Carolina (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  2. Yohance Fleming, Newport News , Virginia (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  3. Steven Hawkins, Spartanburg, South Carolina (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  4. Carl Frady III, Newport News, Virginia (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  5. Davis Ainsley Jr., Mechanicsville, Virginia (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  6. Thurman Campbell, Snow Camp, NC (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  7. Bobby Boyd, Graham, North Carolina (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  8. Timothy Clanton, Chester, Virginia (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  9. Tim Sinz, Nottingham, Maryland (Indefinite /Pro Status
  10. Douglas Hailey , Newport News, Virginia (Indefinite /Pro Status)
  11. Charlie Moss, Portland, Maine (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  12. Kent Bierly, Brick, New Jersey (Indefinite/Pro Status)
  13. Keith Rissolo, Hillsborough, North Carolina (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  14. Irvin â??Herculesâ?? Peoples, Richmond, Virginia (Indefinite /Pro Status)
  15. Stephen Haywood, Columbia, Maryland (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  16. Leon Eldridge III, Stafford, Virginia (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  17. Clif Koons, Hazelwood, Missouri (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  18. Dietrich Horsey, Salisbury, Maryland (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  19. Gordon Kinsey, Mebane, North Carolina (Indefinite/ Pro Status)
  20. Paul Bates, Richmond, Virginia (expires 2010)
  21. John Wensich, Pittsford, New York (expires 2010)
  22. Dr. Rodney Gaines, Lynchburg, Virginia (expires 2010)
  23. Lawrence â??Muskeeâ?? Books, Chase, Maryland (expires 2010)
  24. JW Hicks, Richmond Virginia (expires 2011)
  25. George “Buddy” Hopson, Virginia Beach, VA (expires 2011)
  26. Ray Adonay, Burlington, North Carolina (expires 2011)
  27. William Edwards, Richmond, Virginia (expires 2011)
  28. Calvin McIntyre, Chester, Virginia (expires 2012)
  29. Maitland Nance, Durham, North Carolina (expires 2012)
  30. Scott “Old Navy” Hults, Birmingham, Alabama (expires 2012)
  31. Gerald “Bo” Allen, Durham, North Carolina (expires 2012)
  32. Kurt Colclough, Greensboro, North Carolina (expires 2012)
  33. Patrick Wall, Traffford, Pennsylvania (expires 2013)
  34. Sherman Newton, Baltimore, Maryland (expires 2013)
  35. Kyle Montgomery, Colonial Heights, Virginia (expires 2013)
  36. Wil Usher, Washington, DC (expires 2013)
  37. Orin Lee Dennis, Rembert, South Carolina (expires 2013)
  38. Joe Sumpter III, Cary, North Carolina (expires 2013)

After second place finishes in 2007 and 2008, I won my NPA Pro Card by placing first in the Lightweight Class and first in the Masters 60+ class in the 2009 contest. I am an NPA Pro, not a Master Pro, but an NPA â??Openâ?? Pro. The NPA has only one class of pro athletes. I therefore will stand up on stage and compete against some of the finest lightweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight, masters 40+, masters 50+ and masters 60+ pro athletes.

As I said at the beginning, I expect to finish near the bottom, or last in the show. I donâ??t care. At 67 years-of-age, I am competing to validate my Open Pro Status in the NPA. I hold three other pro cards: NGA Masters Pro, WNSO-FAME Masters Pro and IDFA Masters Pro. I have competed in five master pro shows, winning one, placing second in two and placing third in two. Now I get to play with the big boys, guys many of which are young enough to be my sons. Nevertheless, I will represent.

I am learning a new posing routine for the show choreographed by my friend, Russ Testo of New York. I have won five Best Poser Awards in amateur competitions. I wonâ??t win a sixth award because the NPA does not judge Pros for Best Poser, but I will put on a good show and try to entertain the audience with my new routine.

I continue to train as hard as I can and I will come in the best shape of my life. Thatâ??s my goal.

So, like the Olympic ice skater who comes to the Olympics after training for years, knowing he probably wonâ??t win a medal, we both put in a 100% effort in preparation just for the love of the sport.

Isnâ??t that what itâ??s all about?

Old Navy