Name: Ryan Irwin
Height: 5’4″
Contest Weight: 145
Offseason Weight: 165

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First Bodybuilding Contest: 1993 Natural Iowa
Best Contest Placing, Which Show(s): Won the short class at the 2009 USA and won my IFPA Pro Card. In 2005 won the overall at the Great Lakes in IL, in 1998 won the collegiate class in the Best of the Midwest. Placed 6th at the St Louis IFPA pro show in 2010.
Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire or Good role models: Big fan of Layne Norton as he is a powerlifter/bodybuilder, which is the same as myself. Also one who looks for scientific research and proof to back nutrition, supplement and training methods. Ryan Doris and Valentine Ezugha come to mind having amazing physiques too.
Long Term Bodybuilding Aspirations: I achieved winning my pro card in 2009, now my goal to to be able to balance family, career and powerlifting with the sport that I love.
Favorite Training Day? Why?: It would have to be legs. When I started bodybuilding I didn’t like training legs but quickly realized symmetry is key and that I had to train them just as hard. Leg day is what separates those who just workout because it’s fun and those who push themselves beyond what the body wants to do.
What do you like most about weight training?: Being able to see your body get stronger and progress. It really is a science, taking measurements, keeping records and manipulating all the variables to continue progress.
What advice would you give other beginners?: Keep a journal. This will help you make sure you progress and help you achieve the most efficient results as possible. Make sure the journal tracks both your workouts and your food. Also, get a solid workout routine and stick with it so you can progress. Finally, two words that are absolutely the biggest thing that will take you the farthest: DEDICATION and CONSISTENCY.
Your favorite training meal? Why?: Tuna mixed in with oatmeal. It is delicious and came about simply from having both two foods on hand at the time I needed protein and carbs. Decided to combine together and boom!! Tabasco sauce can be added for extra zest, broccoli and almonds for some crunch.
Tell something about you outside the gym: I have been married since ’98 and have 2 great kids. Own my own business which is a nutrition store and personal training studio. I love to motivate others to be their best in all aspects of life.
Email: ryan@nutrisportfpt.com
Website: http://www.nutrisportfpt.com