Fitness fanatic

Muscle & Fitness, Dec, 2009 by Ryan McGrady

I'm 25 and have been weight-training since I was 15 years old, when I wanted to get bigger and stronger for football. I enjoy transforming my physique and was certified as a personal trainer last year. I joined the Army at age 18 and had the highest score in my company on the physical fitness test. I served for five years, with my last 14 months in Iraq. This is where I really began to grow; all I did was train. The feeling I get when it's time for that last rep is the best high in the world. It's amazing how I've learned about my body and know exactly what to do to achieve my goals.

Ryan McGrady Warwick, Rhode Island