Background
This amazing journey I am on through bodybuilding means so much to me that it is difficult to put it into words, but here goes. Bodybuilding has shaped me into a person. It has given me direction and the ability to enter areas of self-belief, discipline and motivation that I hadn't experienced before. It is a very important part of me, fitting in as a part of the jigsaw that makes my life complete.
He can be contacted at ryanmackie@hotmail.com.
Vital Stats
Name: Ryan Mackie
Years Bodybuilding: 9
Favorite Body Parts: Back, legs
Favorite Exercise: All of them, I challenge myself on each exercise making it enjoyable. If I had to be more specific, I enjoy power movements especially the deadlift.
Favorite Supplements: Whey Protein, Creatine
Hobbies: Movies, reading motivational books, tennis, watching sports, photography
Favorite Bodybuilders: Dorian Yates, Skip La Cour, Arnold and Mike Matarazzo
As of 04/03/02
Age: 25, Born 01/22/77
Height: 5FT 10 inches
Weight: 207 pounds
Chest: 46.7 inches
Calves: 17.2 inches
Legs: 27.3 inches
Arms: 15.6 inches, soon to be way past 16
Waist: 37 inches, soon to back down past 36
What Bodybuilding Means to Me!
The benefits I have received through bodybuilding have been instrumental in the success of all areas of my life. Developing personality traits such as being organized, hard working, efficient, with the ability to set clear goals and work like a mad man to achieve them are all down to what I learned through weight training.
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Double Progression Training!
The beauty of this method is that it has many different ways in which it can be used to benefit the bodybuilder, be creative with it.
Section: Training :: Apr 23, 2002
How I Plan On Winning The Body For Life Challenge 2002!
I've always been a fan of the Body-For-Life competition. Here's how I plan to win it!
Section: Contests :: May 10, 2002
Avoiding And Overcoming Burnout In Bodybuilding!
In the quest for survival in competitive bodybuilding, here's what you need to know about this burnout, a mental nightmare. Let me take you on a journey to help understand this psychological phenomenon, so that you are well equipped to face burnout head on and win!
Section: Mind :: May 22, 2002
Avoiding And Overcoming Burnout In Bodybuilding: Part 2!
You need to understand that burnout can grind your competitive career to a halt, just like an injury can.
Section: Training :: May 23, 2002
Avoiding And Overcoming Burnout In Bodybuilding: Part 3!
You need to understand that burnout can grind your competitive career to a halt, just like an injury can.
Section: Training :: May 24, 2002
Being 'Lean And Mean' Shouldn't Be Just A Summer Thing!
Many bodybuilders who spent the colder months 'bulking up' are also now on a dieting cycle to remove the fat and uncover the new muscle that they spent months trying to build. Learn the benefits of staying lean and muscular year round!
Section: Training :: May 29, 2002
How I Successfully Completed The "Body For Life" Challenge...
The journey I went on over that three month period was fantastic and has positively improved my life in many ways.
Section: Training :: Jul 11, 2002
My First Ever 'Proper' Off-Season
After nine years of bodybuilding I am finally embarking on my first 'proper' off-season. I realize that sounds quite strange, because by now I should have mastered the art of building solid new muscle in the off-season.
Section: Training :: Jul 22, 2002
Is Your "Perfect" Training Routine Holding You Back?
I know that I fall into this trap myself. Sure I'm always trying to improve on the weights lifted and do more reps.
Section: Training :: Jul 25, 2002
Is Your "Perfect" Training Routine Holding You Back?
I know that I fall into this trap myself. Sure I'm always trying to improve on the weights lifted and do more reps.
Section: Training :: Aug 20, 2002
Choosing The Right Role Models For You!
In bodybuilding especially having good role models is very important in the trainees quest for new muscle. Role models are an important source of inspiration and information.
Section: Mind :: Sep 01, 2002
A Guide To Effective Weekly Training Analysis
I like to look at everything I do with my training very closely. Knowing exactly why I'm doing certain routines, training methods and why I'm following a certain type of diet strategy.
Section: Training :: Sep 19, 2002
Ryan Mackie Biography.
Bodybuilding has shaped me into a person the person that I am today.
Section: Contests :: Oct 04, 2002
One Day Arm Attack Training
Of course, the number one priority should be to have great symmetry and proportions with no body parts over shadowing another.
Section: Training :: Oct 10, 2002
How I Learned From Dorian's Early Years!
The pros routines aren't right for beginners, intermediates or even a lot of advanced trainees. Learn why!
Section: Training :: Nov 07, 2002
A Ten-Step Strategy To Consistently Eating Clean
Eating a good quality, high protein meals and resisting junk food when you are 'bulking up' can be incredibly hard. Learn how to make it easier with these ten steps!
Section: Nutrition :: Nov 18, 2002
Breaking Out Of Your Comfort Zone!
New years resolutions spark a desire that can be as short lived as the people gradually fall back into their comfort zones and never fully realize their potential or attain their dreams. Learn how to break out of your comfort zone!
Section: Training :: Feb 06, 2003
How Well Do You Know Your Body?
Trying various training methods really motivates me and fires me up to know that at the end of the year I will have a much better understanding of how my body responds to differing training and nutrition strategies.
Section: Mind :: Feb 26, 2003
My Competition Comeback Plans.
After learning different lessons from my experiance in bodybuilding, I want to compete again. So I decided that before I embarked on my new journey I should write down my reasons before I devised my game plan.
Section: Contests :: Jun 26, 2003
Utilizing German Body Training!
This summer I was embarking on my dieting cycle with the goal to shed some body fat and get in better shape not only for summer. After I hit a plateau and my PR's started to decline, I knew I needed to change my workout. Find out how utilizing german body training into my workout helped me lose fat and gain muscle!
Section: Training :: Aug 07, 2003
Keys To Motivation Maintenance!
Bodybuilding is such a mental sport. Those who have achieved great levels of success have done so not only through great genetics, training and sound nutrition. But also by having the correct mind-set. Learn why!
Section: Mind :: Sep 18, 2003
My 2003 Olympia Experience!
My first Olympia was in 2001 when Jay Cutler was very close to dethroning Ronnie Coleman. I remember the energy of the weekend, seeing the giants in person at the amazing Expo that is held there plus battle it out on stage. Find out what I think about this year's Olympia weekend!
Section: Contests :: Nov 04, 2003
My 2003 Show Of Strength Experience!
In two short years since the induction of the GNC Show of Strength competition to the IFBB calendar it has firmly stamped its place as one of the top three contests of the year, just behind the Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic. Find out what happened this year!
Section: Contests :: Nov 21, 2003
Coming Back From A Serious Injury - A Broken Collarbone!
One day on a routine bike ride to work Ryan suffered a major setback in training. See how Ryan battled back from a broken collarbone. Get the whole story right here!
Section: Training :: Nov 09, 2005
Weak Arms: Effective Strategies To Get Those Guns Growing!
The goal of this article is to help those who suffer with sub-par arms and also point out the mistakes I made so that others can avoid them. Learn more right here about the successful training methods I use!
Section: Training :: Dec 15, 2005
