http://www.rippedacademy.com Ripped Academy - Fitness Blog of Higher Learning en-us http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Surgery-on-Monday I have my shoulder surgery scheduled for Oct 6th. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:22:04 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Nationals-Here-I-come--7-Weeks-to-go Seven Weeks to Go!!! I am so excited. My training has been extremely fun and very different. I am working with a Speed and Agility Coach 1-2 times a week. Let me tell you, its tough. I ran track in high school and this type of training is bringing back memories. In the Gym, I am lifting heavy (but being careful). Would hate to hurt myself. I still have back pain from my herniated disk but I can deal with it. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:01:16 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/ITS-BEEN-A-WHILE Hey guys hows your training been Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:20:36 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/You-Can-Transform-and-Even-Compete I get alot of emails and questions from women, asking about how to get lean and toned and many ask about competing. I want all of you to know that ANYONE can transform and even take it to the next level and compete. Honestly, all it takes is commitment, determination and discipline. If you want it bad enough... you can have it! Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:13:35 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Update-Oct-1st I haven't been around as much lately and I apologize. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:21:50 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Update From bodybuilding to European car tuning. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:14:14 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Bodybuilding-is-alive-and-well well ive decided not to post a diet update and instead give my thoughts about the mr. olympia. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:53:25 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Olympia-Here-I-Come Hey guys! I am so excited because Peter and I leave tomorrow at 11:30 for Vegas! We have already cooked up ALL our food and froze it. Man, that was tough with me competing and Peter getting ready for the Nationals...whew...ALOT of food is consumed in this household lol. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:01:10 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Ohio-State-Bodybuilding-Championships Friday at about 5pm I decided at random to jump into the Ohio State Championships that was on Saturday....talk about spontaneous Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:28:14 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Back-at-it I took the whole week off of training. I recommend that everyone take a week off of training (even if it drives you nuts!), every 4-6 months. It allows your body to have a full week of rest and gives your mind some relaxation and the opportunity to feel a bit rejuventated, once that week is up. It always works wonders for me and I am so READY to get back in the gym and on the diet 100%! Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:30:30 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/9-weeks-out-NPC-nationals Here is the latest and greatest news of my journey to nationals. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:06:18 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Light-workouts Tore my shoulder Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:00:04 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/John-Hansens-Training-Diary--Week-of-September-14th-2008 John keeps the calories and carbs higher as he continues to increase his workout poundages. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:30:20 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/Plans-for-the-Rest-of-the-Year It seems things are always changing due to unexpected circumstances. I had originally planned on competing at the NPC Atlantic States, but due to the threat of Hurricane Ike (which we were spared from), as well as my roomate canceling, my gut told me to sit it out and concentrate on Nationals. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:25:29 EST http://www.rippedacademy.com/article/A-quick-update What's new in my world.... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:58:10 EST