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Show Thursday, September 5, 2002 University Journal Page 8 ClUSClG Continued from Page 7 contest and is declared the best in the world. There are also contests for women, and there are amateur contests for less experienced competitors. Now Beck is one of the top young bodybuilders in the Racquetball Circuit Weights nation, and at only 180 pounds is competing with much older, larger competition. Ive been the youngest competitor in every contest Ive entered, he said. Its tough to go out there against guys who have been training for a lot longer. You have to really be confident and trust yourself. The original reason for Becks interest in the sport of was the popularity After Schwarzeneggar. watching the muscular movie star on the big screen, Beck discovered what he wanted to do. I first lifted weights when I was about 13, he said. I started to get into serious training when I was 17. I wanted to look like Arnold. Tire next step for Beck, as for in interested anyone bodybuilding, was learning how to get started and what it would take to keep it up. I usually spend about an hour and a half or two hours in the gym, Beck said. I lift six days every week, doing chest and legs twice, and back and arms once. Bodybuilding is more than Yoga Bikes and Indoor Cycling Classes Steppers Treadmills Elliptical Weight Management Weight Training Aerobic Classes S " 3 a WELCOME TO SUU SPECIAL J Add a Friend for Free! J Ea ama ma ES&a EH ftsm IE-- gg ESI Ka ES3 lOl BBS EJ M Life Flmse Fitness You Can Come As You Are! u LIFE - , 24b E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd. (Behind Fiddler's Movie Theatres) 586-744- 7 and the is development different for everyone. At the start, building a solid 7Z. Li. r? 3!. I ' mnn ELIZABETH MILLER uriinomTiitrr tu UNIVERSITY JOURNAL Jeffrey Beck excersizes at a local gym and shows his respect for the Atlanta Hawks Jason Terry. Beck and others across the country are emphasizing the importance of being in shape. foundation of size and strength is important, and the best way to do that is the way with free weights. Id recommend free weights to beginners, he said. They motion just a sport, and the provide the range of dedication it takes becomes a that machines cant provide. lifestyle. Beck has to watch There is no better way to build his diet, remember to get mass and strength. The free enough nutrients and allow weights force you to controla the weight, and you can use time for a trip to the gym. In an average day, Beck tries to much heavier poundage. I do use machines as a way to get get at least 1.3 grams of protein for every pound of body weight. definition before a contest, but At 180 pounds, that means at sticking with the basics is the best way to go. least 234 grams of protein. To find the extra protein, he Proper technique is essential out, as is recommends supplements and to working and shakes. resting. stretching Information is a key, and I dont think Id be where I am now without the help, he knowing what to do is as said. important as effort when it comes to safely, effectively he doesnt One thing recommend is steroids or any lifting weights. There are plenty of sources for other anabolic drug diat would learning die correct way to go affect hormones. about it, but Beck suggests going Side effects from usage can include anything from liver to die most respected and in die sport by problems to depression and renowned name reading Arnold Schwarzeneggers eventual battles with cancer. New Encyclopedia of Modem No one wants to end up a fat man with breasts. Bodybuilding, die Bible of it is bodybuilding For the beginner, Arnolds book is the best important to understand that book takes the you could possibly own time, body changing August Only! WBM i if considering youre bodybuilding, he said. It isnt even close. It provides great information on all aspects of the sport, and its a must for anyone getting serious. Now that Beck is serious, the future looks bright. Currently he is in the offseason, concentrating on gaining weight and building muscle to be defined and polished later. He plans on waiting until next spring before he competes at a in regional competition California. My goal for the more immediate future is to compete at a national level, Beck said. Then one day, after years of hard work, I may be able to go out on stage in the Mr. Olympia contest." Beck has already met many Olympia contestants at his competitions, and his goal of being a professional has been aided by his respect for those whom he has met. I look up to Jay Cutler the most out of the current bodybuilders, Beck said. He has the best symmetry and overall muscularity. I met him at a competition once, and even in shape he was amazing. Like many others out there, Beck will be hitting die weights early and often in his quest to become one of the worlds best. n Birds suaitisi 3 BD 2 BD 2 Bth 1 Bth SUU SPORTS INFORMATION The football season starts Saturday for SUU, as the Thunderbirds welcome Mesa State to Eccles Coliseum. After a 2-- disappointing the Birds are anxious to put on the pads and start hitting other teams. There will be extra incentive to beat the Mavericks; SUU campaign a year ago lost its first game last year in a loss to MSC. SUU has an impressive record in season-openingames under head coach C. Ray Gregory, and die Birds record against have built a MSC in Cedar City. SUU leads and the overall series should be familiar with die MSC squad. lost The Thunderbirds several key members from last years team, but the leading passers, receivers and most of the running backs are back. 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The group on the team finished rushing list last season, and have been impressive in 2-- 5 scrimmages so far this year. Pretzer returns with an even stronger leg and is a legitimate threat to the team record for field goals in a career. He is only four behind the current record for PATs. DE Josh Defensively, Bingham will team with and Amosa to Mounga provide a strong front line. Senior CB Nick Ervin comes back after leading the team i Li UNIVERSITY ERIN MADSON JOURNAL quarterback Dustin Randolph runs the ball in a game against Western Oregon last season. Randolph will lead the against Mesa State in the season opener Saturday. with 3 interceptions and 8 passes broken up last year. defensive The teams new SUU 4-- 3 scheme will allow Bingham and others more freedom to rush the quarterback. Mesa State will be lead by halfback Chales Dukes, who ran for 107 yards in the 22-1loss to Mavericks Western Oregon last week. QB Brandon Milholiand and WR Rodney Pierce also put up impressive numbers as the Mavericks amassed 309 total yards MSC was in control of that game before allowing 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks forced SUU into four turnovers last season, including two in the 9 first two possessions, and took advantage to hand the Birds their first home loss in nearly two seasons. The game starts 7 pm. Saturday at Eccles Coliseum. Pigskin Pickem Fill out this form by circling the names of the teams you think will win and writing the score you predict for the game. Then cut the form out and turn it in before noon on Friday at the Journal office in room 176C on the east end of the Sharwan Smith Center. Name: Phone Number: NCAA Games Miami at Florida Hawaii at BYU Alabama at Oklahoma So. Carolina at Virginia NFL Games Eagles at Titans Vikings at Bears Rams at Broncos Chargers at Bengals Mesa State SUU |