Study Start Date:  August 1, 2006

BASELINE PROFILE

Name: 

Chuck Scherza

Age: 

35

Occupation: 

Deputy Sheriff

Residence: 

Rhode Island, U.S.A.

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 310 lbs.

Neck:  21"

Shoulders: 62"

Chest: 53"

Bicep: 19"

Waist: 42"

Thigh: 29"

Calf:  18"

Chuck has been weight training for the past 23 years.  He is involved in high intensity workouts to build power, strength & increase muscle mass.  He is training to return to competition. 

Strength Training Goals:

Chucks goals include the following:
1. Bench 700 pounds;
2. Dead lift 800 pounds; and,
3. lose body fat.

Athletic Achievements

2005- Powerlifting APF Jr. National Champion - 308 weight class

Nutrition:

Chuck notes that he consumes a relatively clean diet, eats 4-5 times daily including between meals.  "My diet consists of red meat, pork, poultry, rice, pasta, fruits (2 - 3 servings per day) and a good amount of vegetables (type varies but they are a part of my diet daily).  I eat no seafood at all. Very little sweets and dairy. I drink probably 4 cups of black coffee daily as well (no cream, no sugar).   I may eat fast foods once in a great while but very rarely.
 

Supplementation:

Chuck supplements his diet with Nature's Way Glucosamine, 500mg per day and a generic multi-vitamin - 1 per day.  He  varies his intake of protein powder depending on what's on sale at his gym or GNC.  His preference is formula 80, Met-RX, and EAS brands however Chuck ingests an an additional shake (approximately 70 grams) before bed the last 6 weeks prior to a contest.
 

Hobbies and Special Interests:

'I am a tremendous sports fan

Reason for Participating in the Study: 

"I believe that it will increase my recovery, joint health and it will help me to achieve my goals."
 

Weightlifting/Event Training: 

Health and Fitness Background by Chuck Scherza:

Basically I started lifting when I was around 13 in order to get strong for high school football. I enjoyed it right away. The iron bug stuck with me and I lifted throughout high school and my college football days. I did not really have any more than a basic knowledge of what to do but always enjoyed trying to become bigger and stronger.

This lead me into powerlifting when my days of playing ball were over. It gave me a competitive outlet as well as allowing me to enjoy the camaraderie that is present in most any sport. Also because in 1985 when I was in High school Ted Arcidi bench pressed 705 pounds. This inspired me to try and one day duplicate or surpass that feat of strength myself. I came close last year with a bench of 644 at Jr's. A month or so after the meet I was training with 225 plus 2 chains and my left pectoral tendon ruptured. Because of the impact of this and lack of stability I was left balancing a loaded bar with an uneven grip one handed. This in turn caused my right tricep tendon to rupture. I immediately made up my mind that this would not stop my drive to achieve my goal, but I knew that I would have to start pursuing avenues in every area possible that could help my recovery.

Nutrition being so important I looked there almost right away and found some references to EFA's and their effectiveness in helping not only overall health but joint health in particular. I then was fortunate enough to receive an email regarding this study. Talk about an opportunity!

Anyhow, the schedule that I follow is the Westside Barbell method with kettlebell work included. I believe volume training is just as important as intensity (poundage) when training assistance movements besides the big 3 Squat, Bench, Deadlift. I can better show this week to week in journal form, as I switch exercises weekly. I am currently 35, I am employed as a deputy sheriff by the state of Rhode Island and have the biggest bench press in my home state regardless of federation or weight class. I currently weigh 300-305 and compete in the 308 weight class. I use Glucosamine daily as well as a protein supplement daily. Also I take a multi-vitamin. I have recently cleaned up my diet and try to eat lots of protein as well as fruits and vegetables(5 servings daily) as well as make sure my water intake is over a gallon daily as well. I think the Udo's oil will help me to surpass my previous bests as well as facilitate my recovery much quicker. Also I believe it will help me shed some unwanted bodyfat.
 

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