Have you ever seen those guys that are so big that they have to turn their bodies completely sideways to even get through a door or look the other way? Well they might look pretty gross, but they also have an immense amount of knowledge on how to build your physique to be the best it can be, and lucky enough for me I was able to work with one of those guys this past week!
During my first week of learning to be a physical trainer, I was able to work with a very big name. He goes by Doc Hoover, and he has won countless bodybuilding awards, even to the point of becoming Mr. Colorado and Mr. California.
Unfortunately I was only able to work with him for one day due to a soccer game, however that one day went particularly well. I went in and he started by adjusting my back, which felt incredible, and then he showed me all the different muscle structures within my back and how to specifically work each one.
He then explained to me how working out and lifting regularly isn't the only thing that will help me to stay in shape, and that I also need to be really watching what I eat. He explained that I needed to consume at least 5000 healthy calories a day to gain and maintain a pound of muscle in a week. He then gave me a list of foods and workouts I should spend my time eating and working on.
I don't know how much I will be working with Doc Hoover, but hopefully Ill be able to see him a lot over this next semester. Overall things are going great, and I hope that all persists as so!
-Keevah
