The John Rowley Show

From Jerry Brainum: "Although I tend to take a neutral, objective stance in my published articles, I view this blog as a means of expressing how I feel on all issues related to bodybuilding, discussions of various personalties, and an unabashed route to vent my occassional rage. I have a unique perspective in this regard because of my over 40 years in the sport, and my association with many well-known personalties." More supplement articles from Jerry can be found at his web site www.JerryBrainum.com   I took this from Jerry's blog on Iron Man Magazine becasue i want to encourage you to read it.  Jerry is one of my personal mentors and is the top in his field.

John Rowley interviews Ultra Fit Superstar Eric Jones and John DeFendis as John helps Eric prepare for his next show.  HearI about Eric's Training for the Masters Nationals and his IFBB Pro Card.

Scott Tousignant, leads by example and encourage others to sculpt their body into a work of art while living their life to their fullest potential.

Mr. Natural Olympia, John Hansen first became interested in the sport of bodybuilding as a very young man. An avid comic book reader, John was fascinated with the physiques of the colorful superheroes he read about in the comic books. They were so muscular and impressive that they captured his imagination and he couldnit help but wonder what it would be like to have a body like that. Several years later, John began to idolize the late martial arts superstar Bruce Lee. He was intrigued with Lee after seeing a picture of him with his shirt off from the movie Enter the Dragon. Bruce Lee was the only person he had ever seen who looked like the superheroes he had read about in the comic books. John soon adopted Bruce Lee's training regimen so he could develop a body similar to the kung fu superstar. He started jogging, took karate classes at the local park district, did push-ups, sit-ups and chin-ups on a daily basis and eventually started lifting weights. When he began lifting weights, John had to buy some bodybuilding magazines to learn how to perform the various exercises needed to develop his body. When he saw the incredible physiques on the bodybuilders featured in the magazines such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu , John knew that this is what he wanted to do with his life.

Ric Drasin started training clients in the mid 60's when he ran a chain of health clubs. He also taught diet and fitness classes atthe YMCA. Later on he moved to Venice and worked out with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the famous Gold's Gym for 4 years along with trainer Joe Weider. At that time Ric designed the famous Gold's Gym Logo and later on the World Gym Gorilla which are both part of massive mobile marketing campaigns. During that time he wrote articles and posed with products for Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness magazine. Ric later joined Lou Ferrigno on the Incredible Hulk TV Series as the Demi Hulk (Middle Hulk) which became a cult favorite.Though he won a few bodybuilding titles, Ric turned to Pro Wrestling as 'The Equalizer' becoming a heavyweight champion and made a huge name for himself in federations such as WWE,WWF,CCW,NWA,AWA, and more Indy Feds, also doing many TV Commercials and Films. Ric also works as a consultant and wrestling coordinator for many TV shows and donates his time in his ring via the Police Dept for underprivlege teens who want to learn some basics in the ring. Ric, now being retired, He shoots videos in the ring to share with those around the world who don't access to learning so that they can learn the right way. Ric's Corner is a world of information on wrestling, old school bodybuilding, diet, relationships in gyms, etc and now has 2 million viewers and growing.

Be physically, mentally and spiritually fit!

Samir Bannout, Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe Known as "the Lion of Lebanon", Samir Bannout won the Mr. Olympia title in 1983. At that time, only 6 men had held this most prestigious title since the contest was first introduced in 1965.  

As a coach and fitness professional, Jon Benson's unique skill set has been called, "The ultimate blend of Anthony Robbins and Bill Phillips". He is living proof of his methods; a mere seven years ago he was clinically obese and near death. This association with real-world issues and life-threatening health concerns makes his expertise and coaching trademarks appealing to his thousands of clients and readers. Jon is emphatic about working only with those individuals looking for real, honest answers. Jon is an internationally recognized transformation lifecoach, specializing in mental strategies for the excellence lifestyle, fat-burning nutrition and superior physical fitness. His coaching program TTP-90 has won him critical acclaim in publications such as Shawn Phillips' Real Solutions, Dr. Richard Winett's Master Trainer and in Olympian Kevin Saunders' A Nation At War. Jon used that experience to build the much acclaimed M-PowerFitness.com, a coaching program which reaches thousands of clients the world over.

Be physically, mentally and spiritually fit!

Conceived of by fitness expert Jimmy Pena, MS, CSCS, and developed with the help of friend and fellow fitness writer Eric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT, PrayFit was designed to meet two basic needs: spiritual nourishment and physical development. In a few short years, PrayFit has become the fastest growing faith-and-fitness brand on the market, garnering the endorsements of various organizations and key influencers along the way. With a book and a DVD already to its credit, PrayFit is hoping to take its message to larger audiences in 2012.   You can find out more about Jimmy on his website http://www.prayfit.com

Join me and Pat every Friday! Pat is a former NFL Linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after graduating from N.C. State University as an All-ACC Linebacker with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and a All-American in Football at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, NC. Through the years, Pat has spoken to numerous athletic teams, youth groups and churches to encourage them to join God’s team and to live as a Starter for Jesus. Pat is now a Community Sports Chaplain in the Sports Mission Outreach Ministry at Crossroads Fellowship. Pat has been a speaker and leader in FCA since his High Schools days. He has been an Associate Pastor at Covenant Church International in Raleigh, NC for over 14 years. At CCI, he had a front row seat watching God establish various Ministries in the church such as Men’s Ministry, Disaster Relief Outreach, Evangelism & Discipleship Programs, Care In Action (CIA) Ministry to minister to single parents, the widow, and the elderly. Consulted with other churches on how to establish a healthy Men’s Ministry. Pat loves the Word of God and has a desire to see people walk in the fullness of His truth. “To run in such a way that you may win” I Cor. 9:24

Mondays will be dedicated to bringing awareness to MS and encouragement and resourses to those who are challenged with it.  We will be working hand in hand with The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.   “MS Wellness Mondays” will include experts who can talk about topics like nutrition and other wellness topics, in addition to fitness.  

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Mondays will be dedicated to bringing awareness to MS and encouragement and resourses to those who are challenged with it.  We will be working hand in hand with The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.   “MS Wellness Mondays” will include experts who can talk about topics like nutrition and other wellness topics, in addition to fitness.  

Join me and Pat every Friday! Pat is a former NFL Linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after graduating from N.C. State University as an All-ACC Linebacker with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and a All-American in Football at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, NC. Through the years, Pat has spoken to numerous athletic teams, youth groups and churches to encourage them to join God’s team and to live as a Starter for Jesus. Pat is now a Community Sports Chaplain in the Sports Mission Outreach Ministry at Crossroads Fellowship. Pat has been a speaker and leader in FCA since his High Schools days. He has been an Associate Pastor at Covenant Church International in Raleigh, NC for over 14 years. At CCI, he had a front row seat watching God establish various Ministries in the church such as Men’s Ministry, Disaster Relief Outreach, Evangelism & Discipleship Programs, Care In Action (CIA) Ministry to minister to single parents, the widow, and the elderly. Consulted with other churches on how to establish a healthy Men’s Ministry. Pat loves the Word of God and has a desire to see people walk in the fullness of His truth. “To run in such a way that you may win” I Cor. 9:24