Natural Mr. Universe John Heart

Winning the Natural Mr Universe

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January 15, 2012...

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In the early 1980's, as a teenager, John stepped into Mr. America's Body Shoppe in Farmingdale, New York. The gym was owned and operated by Mr America and Mr Universe, Steve Michalik and was widely regarded as THE hardcore gym of the region. John would compete only one time as a teenager and placed in the Teenage Empire State Championships.

In the latter part of the '80's, as an adult in the open heavyweight classes, John won the overall Novice California Gold Cup as well as the heavyweight class of the Mr Huntington Beach in the competitive state of California.

In the 1990's John was trained under the watchful eye of another Mr America/Mr Universe, Mike Mentzer. Mike was considered a pioneer in the field of exercise science, having developed the most logical training system of all time...Heavy Duty Training. The relationship between Mike and John started out as a mentor-student one, which eventually became a friendship. John's competitive career took a slight detour due to the demands on his time from starting up his personal training business. During the 1990's, he competed only a few times with moderate success while building a large client list.

In the early 2000's, a former Natural Mr Universe (this is a steroid-free, drug tested contest) winner convinced John to enter the contest upon hearing that he was also drug-free. John took to training at The Old School Barbell Club...a complete garage gym designed by his good friend Steve Belanger (Steve is one of the most experienced competitive bodybuilders in Southern California). Steve pushed John through the pre-contest training for the Natural Mr Universe, which resulted in a Tall Class win!

Intelligent bodybuilders are experts in body composition change, that is, gaining muscle and losing fat. This is the most widely requested and sought after goal of adults who seek help from personal trainers.

 A Christian, a husband, a dad, a bodybuilder, a trainer, and businessman, John brings his knowledge and experience to the table with every new client or venture.

John has personally trained and supervised the programs of several hundred clients over the last 20 years. His client list consists of many types of people from all backgrounds; young teens, homemakers, athletes of all ages, soap stars, actors, businessmen/women, and even a few bodybuilders! 

Updated News! John has come to agreement with Joanne Sharkey of Mentzer-Sharkey Enterprises to assist with phone consultations. Click here for more info.

           1st show--19 yrs old                                            15 years and 40 lbs later!

• 2001 Natural Mr Universe--Tall Class Winner
  

• 2004 Rolling Thunder (a grip contest--see photo below) 220lb West Coast Champion

• Certified Trainer

• CPR/AED certified

 Rolling Thunder--a grip contest

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