European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 27, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                My 1 it g # i i a Bodunu Idini a a everybody lives in reality but in bodybuilding you have to go far beyond a amps photos by Dave Didio by Mark wonders staff writer they came from All Over Europe to compete in a sport that is mysterious to some a farce to others. But the estimated 800 fans who watched 27 Well defined participants  in the 1990all european All services bodybuilding championship showed appreciation for the hard work and dedication spent Ghiselin gunman frames into works of Art it s unlike any sport where you just pick Upa Racket Ora Ball and play for fun. Years of training and self sacrifice go into becoming a successful Amateur bodybuilder and the reasons Are As varied As the contestants themselves. Quot i wanted to go from 141 pounds to 175,&Quot says Petty officer 1 St class James pass 33, a heavyweight division contestant atthe Competition held last weekend a Sembach a West Germany. Only four women participated in the event competing in two categories up to 5 7 kilograms and Over 5 7 kilograms. Pass who is assigned to naval support activity Naples Italy went far beyond bulking up during his 12 years pursuing his Nobby. The Greensboro n.c., native has captured a number of honors including title sat both the South Florida bodybuilding championship in fort Lauderdale and the Daytona Beach classic in 1987. In 1988, pass took both his weight category and the Overall championship at the key West bodybuilding classic and this past june captured top honors in the same categories at the Southern Spanish classic held at Rota a Spain. What does it take to be successful in Competition Quot discipline. Discipline and you have to forget realism and go with idealism Quot explains pass who feels that you have to have both an incredible Faith in your talents and perhaps a Little Quot Ham Quot in you to perform in this Craft. Quot everybody lives in reality but in bodybuilding you have to go far beyond. You Don t want to be just another name you want to be remembered Quot pass says with a smile. Pass thinks that although bodybuilding does not attract huge numbers of participants its strict dedication to fitness is a draw to health conscious people. Quot we re now in an age when fitness is key. It s just not a fad. Fitness is going to be around until the end of time Quot pass says. He also says that intelligence As Well As dedication and determination go into creating the perfect human body. Quot we re not big dumb jocks Quot offers pass when comparing his sport to other athletes. Quot knowledge of training eating dieting and rest is important Quot he stresses. Quot you have to make sure that you re doing enough while at the same time not too  although training is a constant pass says he goes into a special training program beginning eight Days prior to a completion. He begins with an eight Day diet to create a Quot Cut Quot effect on the body and works with lighter weights doing More repetitions. Each of these Days before the Meeta different set of body Muscles is worked with every third Day being a Quot rest Quot Day. Then he s finally ready to apply the oils and perform for the audience. Now comes die time to be judged to see which contestant has been the most successful in developing his major muscle groups in such a Way that muscle definition is pronounced and physical features Are exaggerated creating that perfect body build. Still there is More than just the love of barbells that keeps a bodybuilder in his sport Quot i compete because i like competing Quot says pass. Quot i m Here to show people they can do it t trophies Only collect dust i like to be in the Public Eye and when i gets tiresome i la  for now though he competes. The audience loves it. With every pose with every Strain of Muscles held Frozen in pose the crowd reacts wildly showering the contestants with the ultimate appreciation a bodybuilder to drives on a applause. Quot i like to watch the Competition with the Young Guys going at it Quot explains Marcus Salinas one of the admirers in the crowd. Quot i think it s amazing How they can rip themselves to shreds. Intake some kind  Quot some in the crowd like Joseph Legato have personal interests in the sport Quot i wanted to see what it the Competition looks like Quot Legato says Quot because i like to work out myself. I wanted to get a Good idea on How they re  Quot i like to see great bodies Quot says Donna Jones. Quot i be seen quite a lot Here. They Sembach a always have great competitions.  the  James pass finished second this time. But with All the work and dedication each contestant puts into his goal of sculpting a perfect body there can be no losers. Just examples of living Art forms to Admire 365 Days a year. Here s How others fared at the 1990 All european Aii services bodybuilding championship women s division class i up to 57 pkg 1. Diane Leone Kaiserslautern class ii Over 57 pkg 1. Dianna Lutfy we Brucken 2. Kimberly Brown North Point 3. Dawn Sullivan Darmstadt Dianna Lutfy a women a Overall Winnor men s division a Tassel upto70kg. 1. Eric Holmes Sembach 2. Mark Leo Numberg 3. Robert Lutfy we Bruecken class ii 70.1 pkg to 80 pkg 1. Kenton  2. John Frazier Frankfurt 3. Rickey Hollowfll pm reasons class ill 80.1 pkg. To 90kg. 1. Harrison Norris North Point 2. Courtney Stevenson Kaiserslautern 3. Raymond Nunn Hahn class in Over 90 pkg 1. Everett Mathis Baum older 2. James pass Naples Italy 3. 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