Background
Hugo A. Rivera, a University of South Florida graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and also a Trainer Certification from the ISSA, was born December 5, 1974 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. As an overweight child he experienced at an early age the feelings of insecurity that come along with obesity as well as the scorn and ridicule from the people around him. After going anorexic at the age of 13 and losing a total of 70 pounds in less than a year, he was taken to a nutritionist by his concerned parents in an effort to stop the anorexic cycle. This nutritionist mentioned one thing that would change Hugo's outlook on dieting forever: "Eating food will not make you fat; only abusing the quantities of the bad foods will." After listening to that statement, Hugo decided to kick the anorexic habit and to dedicate his life to studying the effects of foods on the human physiology. By the age of fifteen Hugo's interest in how food affects the shape and the form of your body naturally led to an interest in the area of exercise, something that led him to become an avid natural bodybuilder. Discovering early on that there wasn't much realistic or practical bodybuilding or fitness advice, he went on to start recording what worked and what didn't for him. After much trial and error, he started finding principles that he noticed worked on any healthy human being. The best part of it all was his discovery on the fact that there was no necessity to stay all day at the gym in order to get results! Upset at the fact that not many people in the industry cared about trainees actually reaching their goals, he decided to create a web site and start conducting personal training during his college years in an effort to spread all of the knowledge that he had acquired. Fourteen years later Hugo holds a Statewide Natural Bodybuilding Title (Mr. Typhoon Bay) and also a 4th Place in the Nationwide NPC Team Universe (the natural bodybuilder's highest and most competitive contest). Hugo is now considered an expert in the industry and he has dedicated much of his time to helping normal people achieve their dream figures by sharing sensible and practical knowledge that he has found over the years to work even on the most stubborn metabolisms. Published Works
The Body Sculpting Bible for Men (#1 in the Barnes and Noble Men's Health Division)
Works in Progress He can be contacted at hugo@hrfit.net.
Vital Stats
Age: 30
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Bodybuilding Training And Dieting For Improved Performance In Baseball!
Everything You Need To Know About Different Protein Supplements!
Best Back-Building Principles & Routines!
Teenage Bodybuilding: A Program For Greater Performance & Success!
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: What To Do After Week 12 - (Part 9)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Rest And Recovery - (Part 7)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Putting It All Together - (Part 8)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Bodybuilding Supplements - (Part 6)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Bodybuilding Training Program - (Part 3)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Workout Charts - (Part 4)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Bodybuilding Diet - (Part 5)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Setting Goals - (Part 2)
Body Re-Engineering Transformation Guide: Introduction - (Part 1)
An Interview With Talented Amateur Bodybuilder Peter Putnam.
An Interview With IFBB Figure Pro, Mercedes Khani!
Hardgainers And Their Nutritional Requirements!
Women's Bodybuilding Myths: Resistance Program Included!
Can You Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time? Learn The Truth!
Testosterone Levels And Testosterone Boosting Supplementation.
Achieve Bodybuilding Gains By Adopting The Mindset Of A Successful Bodybuilder!
Interview With New IFBB Pro Patrick Richardson!
Bulking Up Rules For The Natural Bodybuilder!
An Interview With Bodybuilding Guru And Nutritionist Tim Gardner!
Top 10 Strategies For Staying In Shape During The Holidays!
Training During The Holidays: Minimize Your Time In The Gym!
An Interview With 2004 Masters National Overall Champion Carla Salotti.
An Interview With IFBB Figure Pro Marcy Porter!
Cardiovascular Exercise Basics.
The Top 10 Rules Of Lifting Safety!
An Interview With Chris Kelly About Supplementation!
Supplementation For Maximum Growth: Part 2.
Supplementation For Maximum Growth: Part 1.
Hugo's Rules For Getting Lean In 8 Weeks, Part 2.
Hugo's Rules For Getting Lean In 8 Weeks, Part 1.
Big Arms Q And A!
Abs Q&A!
Ab Training Routines: Bodybuilding And Figure!
Hugo Rivera Reports On The 2005 Arnold Classic.
ABSculpting 101 - Part 1.
Easing Into A Diet Program!
Home Gym Equipment Training Routines!
Prescription For Fat Loss!
What You Need To Know About Caloric Cycling!
Hormonal Manipulation Through Macronutrient Intake!
From Lard To Hard: A 14 Page Guide To Get In Shape!
How To Get Nice Abs!
The Magnificent 7 Ab Routine!
The Common Dieters' Mistake: Thinking That Eating Less Is Better!
Training Recommendations For A Lean Summer Body!
Training Recommendations For A Lean Summer Body - Part 2!
Dietary Recommendations For A Lean Summer Body!
Roadmap To A Lean 2004 - Part 2!
Roadmap To A Lean 2004 - Part 1!
The Power Of Goal Setting!
Mass Training Tactics - Part 2!
Mass Training Tactics - Part 1!
Training Protocols For The Anabolic Diet!
Making New Gains With The Anabolic Diet!
The Science Behind Calf Training!
Characteristics Of A Good Nutrition Program!
2004 Exercise Prescription For Abs Of Steel!
Which Exercises Are The Best For Fast Results?
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