Derek M. Trombetta
What are your thoughts on the Men's Physique Division?
I am VERY excited to be a part of the new Men’s Physique Division! It gives so many that are caught in between Divisions/Classes and outlet and opportunity to pursue their Dreams and Passions for Fitness! I have the utmost respect for all of the different Fitness Disciplines, but for me to be able to maintain a high level of Conditioning, Strength, Endurance, and Health; All while being able to compete in a Division that is meant for me is just SO EXCITING!!!
Age:
30
Hometown:
Grand Junction, CO
Current city:
Grand Junction, CO
Years training:
I have been involved in Fitness since I was 5, I started doing Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, and Leg Raises every night before bed! I haven’t missed longer than a few days in the Gym and have lifted weights for 20 years!
Education:
Bachelor’s of Business Administration (Management Emphasis)
NASM (and countless CEU’s and Fitness Certifications over the years)
Firefighter Certifications (EMT-B IV, Firefighter II, HazMat Technician, and Upgradeable Engineer)
Occupation:
Full-Time Professional Firefighter
Owner/Operator of 970Muscle (a Full-Scale Fitness Coaching Company)
Favorite type of training:
I love anything that is INTENSE and pushes you farther! I enjoy blending Training Modalities to be able to look the part, function at a high level, be strong, feel amazing, and be healthy! You CAN have it all!
Favorite body part to train:
Back!!! I always say that you can tell a lot about a person just by their Back!
Favorite exercise:
I love Pull-Ups and their variations! Wide-Grip, Weighted, Clapping, Jumping, Underhand, Overhand, etc… Just an overall GREAT movement no matter who you are or what your Goals may be!
Rep range:
Typically 8-12, but you gotta’ mix it up!
Number of sets:
Usually 3-4
Typical workout duration:
45-90 Minutes depending on the Goal!
Training split:
I’ve done and tried practically EVERYTHING, currently I train each body part 1-2 times per week and blend in high intensity, functional conditioning workouts!
Typical daily eating plan:
I LOVE the way I eat and it allows me to feel amazing while being Healthy and Performing at a High Level! I also really enjoy cooking and showing others that eating Healthy can be fun and taste great!
7-8 Meals Per Day
High Protein at EVERY meal
Healthy, Low Allergy, Low Glycemic Carbohydrates in the morning and around Training
Healthy, Essential Fats, with a lot of vegetables at other meals
I always have a Post-Training Recovery Shake
I also find it VERY important to mix foods up, be creative, and focus on health!
Favorite supplement:
I would have to say drinking a BCAA/Glutamine supplement throughout the entire day is HUGE! Allows me to constantly be recovering and ready for more!
What peaked your interest in training?
My parents were and both are still very active and healthy; so I learned from an early age the importance of Fitness! Seeing that by adhering to the 3 D’s; Discipline, Drive, and Determination ANYTHING is possible! It has amazed me how Fitness and Training mirror everything else in life and that we truly have NO LIMITS, except those that we place on ourselves is what drives me every day to new heights!
Who influences/influenced your training?
My biggest influences in life are those that live their lives and use their gifts and blessings that they are given! Seeing someone with true passion no matter what it is, is truly an inspiring thing to witness! I think of Fitness and Helping others as a Gifts that I was given and I feel blessed every day to use them!
Sports:
I have played or been involved in nearly every sport, including playing Football through the Division II College Level!
Special interests:
I love learning and never want to stop! Not a day has gone by in 20+ years that I haven’t researched and applied new philosophies and methods! My main interests are; Motivation, Business, Training, Firefighting, and Philosophy!
Physique, fitness, bodybuilding competition history:
Playing Football through the College Level
1999 Mr. Teenage Colorado
Various NPC Bodybuilding Competitions from 1999-2006 with the majority of placing’s in the Top 3!
Awards and/or accomplishments:
2012 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Finalist!
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Charity Coordinator for the Grand Junction Fire Department!
Recent Recipient of the Red Cross Hometown Hero Award!
Consistently helping people achieve the Goals and Dreams for 15 years!
Being able to fulfill my Dreams of both being a Firefighter and Fitness Professional
Owned and Operated; Various Gyms and Nutrition Stores
Coaching Team 970Muscle; A very successful and inspiring group of individuals!
Next planned competition:
Upcoming on April 2nd The Northern Colorado Championships
I then plan on competing at the National Level to live my Dream of being a Professional Physique Athlete!
What keeps you on track towards reaching your goals?
Knowing that every breath I take is a Gift and that the one thing we all ultimately have in any situation that can never be taken from us is our ATTITUDE and I choose to have a positive one and work tirelessly to better myself and those around me EVERY DAY!
Interesting fact or something you would like our readers to know about you:
That unfortunately SO many people only see the end result and not the Blood, Sweat, and Tears that it took to get here! It is my failures that give me my strength! I am inspired by each person I around me that dares to live their Dreams, so for this I am the one that is ultimately in gratitude!
Website and facebook:
Contact information::
Derek M. Trombetta
Grand Junction, CO
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