Meet MP Competitor Kerry Brudos

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Published on Friday, 17 August 2012 16:57

Written by Ian Lauer CSCS

 

 

Joining us today is Kerry Brudos.  Congrats on a great showing!  What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
Actually Ian, finally feeling confident with my body is why I wanted to compete in the Physique Division. I grew up the scrawny kid, which made me very self-conscious. I had been training for 5 years until I had met a friend who was getting ready for a show and asked if I was getting ready for the same one. That was huge for me, so I decided to take a leap and go for it. I did my research and fell in love with the Physique division!! I play golf at a competitive level and I love that with the Physique division I don’t have to get so big that I can’t swing the club anymore.

Can you tell us a little about the show in which you just competed?
I just competed in the LA Championships and it was a learning experience that’s for sure! My first competition was in October at the Border States Classic in San Diego, where I placed second. This last show was a little different. I didn’t place nearly as high as I wanted and looking back I can see the places I could have improved. The thing I’m learning about this sport Ian is constant improvement, something I have tried to live my life around. It could be very easy for me to get down on myself and not want to do this again. But I am taking this like I have taken every setback I have encountered, I will learn from my mistakes to make me better than my best for the next one. Onwards and Upwards!


How did you feel after pre-judging?
After not being in the first callouts in the pre-judging, I didn’t feel too great.


How did you feel about the final results of the show?
After the final results of the show I can truly say that I was upset with myself, but also more motivated than ever before. As soon as I stepped off stage, I wanted to know what I needed to improve on to get better. If we’re not getting better, we are either staying the same or going backwards, I’m not a big fan of either one.


What are your thoughts on the Men's Physique Division and what it may be able to do for your career?
I LOVE this Men’s Physique Division Ian, and have ever since I saw a friend of mine earn his pro card! I know this will be huge for my career as it will be a vehicle for me to help more people. I am very lucky as I have been able to turn my passion for fitness and helping people into a career. By competing in the Men’s Physique Division it has allowed me to come into contact with more people I may not have met before doing this. I know the more people I come in contact with, the more people I can help make a positive impact on their lives!


Age: 26


Hometown: Mesa, AZ


Current city: Chandler, AZ


Years training: 6


Education:
NCCPT certified

Occupation:
Personal trainer

Favorite type of training:
I love DC training. I love lifting heavy and it makes you improve constantly.

Favorite body part to train:
I love the workouts you can get while training legs. I have always been a big fan of training back as well.

Favorite exercise:
Walking lunges and pull ups

Rep range:
Rest pause sets to 20.. They are rough!

Number of sets:
Depends on the day, could be 1 working set

Typical workout duration:
My workouts usually take around 45 minutes

Training split:
Legs / Chest / Back / Arms / Shoulders Honestly though I usually mix it up depending on how my body is feeling.

Typical daily eating plan:
Meal 1: 1 cup oats 2 scoops whey
Meal 2 and 3: 7oz chicken 1cup rice with greens
Meal 4: Post workout shake 2 scoops whey with 50 grams carb powder
Meal 5: 7oz chicken 8oz greens
Meal 6: 10oz flank steak large green salad

Favorite supplement:
Dexaprine from iForce nutrition hands down!!

What peaked your interest in training?
Honestly Ian, I met a friend while playing college golf who was big and could play well. Plus he got the girls haha

Who influences/influenced your training?
I have been lucky to train with Dusty Hanshaw for the past year and a half. Also I am a huge fan of Greg Plitt and how he shows people that if you have the right mindset you can accomplish anything.

Sports:
Golf

Special interests:
Making others and myself better in some way at all times.

Physique, fitness, bodybuilding competition history:
Border States Classic – Mens Physique class B 2nd
LA Championships – Mens Physique class E 10th

Next planned competition:
Not planned as of now I have to get better first.

What keeps you on track towards reaching your goals?
The LIVE 212 mindset! At 211 degrees water is hot, at 212 degrees it starts to boil. That boiling water produces steam which can power a locomotive. So if I can stay in that 212th degree in everything I do, I know I will be successful.

Interesting fact or something you would like our readers to know about you:
I have recently started fundraisers raising money to give water to the nearly 1 billion people who need it around the world.

Website and facebook:
www.facebook.com/kerry.brudos
Website coming soon at www.fitness212.com - Showing people how to live in the 212th degree

Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]