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Should you include that you bodybuild and have done competitions in your PS????
bodybuilder question?
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Definitely list it as an activity. It seems original.
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DEFINITELY. My first paragraph was all about lifting. Second paragraph immediately related lifting to dedication & my passion for the human body works.
If this is truly a passion of yours, there is nothing wrong with mentioning it. But make sure you talk all about why you want to do medicine.
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Yep, I did...I've been asked about it at every interview, and all of my interviewers have taken postively to it.
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did you hear about the man with a 36' inch bicep who's bicep muscle poped out after flexing? 😱 i wish this was on youtube...
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I think you definately should. Would you include that you played football in college...of course. It is a huge portion of you life and involves a great deal of hard work. Having a premed course load and playing a sport is hell. Those who can do well physically and mentally are examples of excellence. Bodybuilding takes a lot of time and effort just like any sport. It requires extreme dedication and will power too. Studying for final exams with the combination of a pre contest diet would be quite a hard thing to deal with.
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are you talking about Greg Valentino? what a *****.
pumped his arms full of Synthol.
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Yes, but you'd better look the part when you show up to interviews. If it's a recent, passing hobby then forget about it.
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that's unfortunate. If you're a medium-weight competitor, you won't look enormous, and unless you're just about to compete, you're not going to look shredded either. I know a guy who's absolutely chiseled, but if he was wearing a suit, you couldn't tell.
I also have a feeling that an adcom might think you're narcissistic for being a bodybuilder, which isn't a fair assumption.
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i had something similar in my activities. I work out all the time and i am larger than most. I just mentioned that working out and staying healthy is important to me and i use weights as a stress relief and stuff like that. i would definetly mention it if it is something that you do regularly and is important.
I say only very briefly and if you can somehow relate it to your desire to go into medicine.
There is the "big and oafy = self absorbed and dumb" stigma out there, be careful of the haters 😀
I'd maybe use the word "fitness" in place of "bodybuild" if you do, and as anybody who has ever put on some serious muscle knows, it takes a hell of a lot of dedication--so there is the opportunity for you to relay the structure and dedication you developed as a result of your training.
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Sure if it was really important part of your life.
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As I recall, NapeSpikes was highly involved with bodybuilding (training, competitions, etc.) and it was a big part of his personal statement, ECs, etc.
If it was/is important for you, I don't see why you wouldn't include it... But something tells me that if you look like Ronnie Coleman, then you'll probably just scare the @$% out of your interviewers.
If it was/is important for you, I don't see why you wouldn't include it... But something tells me that if you look like Ronnie Coleman, then you'll probably just scare the @$% out of your interviewers.
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I put in my AMCAS statement that I'm an active member of an improv comedy troupe. Been doing it over a year and it's a fantastic way to relieve stress, not to mention the added benefit of putting yourself out there and gaining confidence...I'm able to strike a conversation with most people and I think it's crucial in trying to build up a quick rapport with patients you'd meet on a daily basis. Back me up? Anyone?
On the plus side, we've performed all over Long Island, NYC and most recently at a Children's Hospital, which was awesome. A part of me wishes to continue improv on some level in medical school, perhaps founding my own group that I've tentatively called "Barry and the Enemas"
On the plus side, we've performed all over Long Island, NYC and most recently at a Children's Hospital, which was awesome. A part of me wishes to continue improv on some level in medical school, perhaps founding my own group that I've tentatively called "Barry and the Enemas"
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I think if its important and somehow related to your passion for medicine...you should include it.
I have been assistant teaching a toning/interval weight training and kickboxing class and mentioned as an activity....it somehow makes it way to interviews (and I am always happy to talk about how important fitness has been in my health 😀
glck
I have been assistant teaching a toning/interval weight training and kickboxing class and mentioned as an activity....it somehow makes it way to interviews (and I am always happy to talk about how important fitness has been in my health 😀
glck
While we're on the topic, this reminds me. I'm actually considering having one of my former clients (I'm a personal trainer) write me a letter of recommendation for me. She offered and I thought it sounded like a pretty good idea, a little on the unique side I hope. There are more that would write them, but I wouldn't even really consider it for anyone else but this lady. Awesome person.
She's a very nice lady, an amazing story actually. We worked together for quite a few months every week. I wrote her diet and made her promise to bust her butt doing what I say--the lady suprised the hell outta me because most people don't actually work this hard! In about 6 months she dropped from a size 16/18 to a 6 at 5'2" and lost about 50lbs while toning up very nicely (she ended up having this rock solid-bubble butt that just made my lmao every time i saw her 😀 )
What do ya'll think about a letter of rec. like that?
She's a very nice lady, an amazing story actually. We worked together for quite a few months every week. I wrote her diet and made her promise to bust her butt doing what I say--the lady suprised the hell outta me because most people don't actually work this hard! In about 6 months she dropped from a size 16/18 to a 6 at 5'2" and lost about 50lbs while toning up very nicely (she ended up having this rock solid-bubble butt that just made my lmao every time i saw her 😀 )
What do ya'll think about a letter of rec. like that?
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Damn you took my idea! Cept I never ended up having to usin my guy. My client was training for the Boston Marathon and needed to work on his legs and in about 3 months he went from about 270lbs on the leg press to 450+ bangin' out an equal number of reps. This guy was incredibley motivated and actually inspired ME to work out harder.
I think getting a letter from the client is an AWESOME idea because IMO it resembles how a patient would evaluate his/her doctor. Compassionate, motivational, and friendly, but at the same time serious about the health issues and focused on the important goals.
Do it!!!!
Thx for the input 👍
I think the best thing about being a personal trainer was that I was able to evaluate myself, I realized that I really did care to see people succeed and meet their health goals--it is very rewarding to see your advice and guidance improving peoples lives!
Speaking of motivation, I need it! I've hardly touched a weight for a year 🙁 Funny thing is, I'm still training people and I keep shrinking. I've got one guy I'm working with right now and he was inspiring me almost as much as the other lady--he's a small framed guy and he did and ate as I said to for about 3 months and went from a 160lb bench to a 250lb bench and put on about 12 lbs without any inches added to the waist, I was impressed to say the least. Now, unfortunately since then he's kinda plateaued--we're trying to beat through it, but he's got a high stress job and it just got worse. Anyway, it was kinda motivating to see me get smaller as this guy got bigger--a very odd feeling as a trainer--but obviously I guess it wasn't motivating enough. I've probably lost 100lbs on each of my three big lifts not to mention inches off the good places to have extra inches, and adding inches to the bad places 🙁!
I think the best thing about being a personal trainer was that I was able to evaluate myself, I realized that I really did care to see people succeed and meet their health goals--it is very rewarding to see your advice and guidance improving peoples lives!
Speaking of motivation, I need it! I've hardly touched a weight for a year 🙁 Funny thing is, I'm still training people and I keep shrinking. I've got one guy I'm working with right now and he was inspiring me almost as much as the other lady--he's a small framed guy and he did and ate as I said to for about 3 months and went from a 160lb bench to a 250lb bench and put on about 12 lbs without any inches added to the waist, I was impressed to say the least. Now, unfortunately since then he's kinda plateaued--we're trying to beat through it, but he's got a high stress job and it just got worse. Anyway, it was kinda motivating to see me get smaller as this guy got bigger--a very odd feeling as a trainer--but obviously I guess it wasn't motivating enough. I've probably lost 100lbs on each of my three big lifts not to mention inches off the good places to have extra inches, and adding inches to the bad places 🙁!
I was wrong, his RHR is 32-34 beats per minute (in-freggin-sane): http://www.answers.com/topic/lance-armstrong
The man is a freak; check out this factoid: Armstrong's most unusual attribute may be his low lactate levels. During intense training, the levels of most racers range from 12 μL/kg to as much as 20 μL/kg; Armstrong doesn't go above 6 μL/kg. The result is that less lactic acid accumulates in Armstrong's system, therefore it is possible that he feels less fatigue from severe efforts and this may contribute to his ability to sustain the same level of physical effort as other elite racers with less fatigue and faster recovery times.
The man is a freak; check out this factoid: Armstrong's most unusual attribute may be his low lactate levels. During intense training, the levels of most racers range from 12 μL/kg to as much as 20 μL/kg; Armstrong doesn't go above 6 μL/kg. The result is that less lactic acid accumulates in Armstrong's system, therefore it is possible that he feels less fatigue from severe efforts and this may contribute to his ability to sustain the same level of physical effort as other elite racers with less fatigue and faster recovery times.
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Hell yeah. Something like 40% of my med school class were collegiate athletes. The other 60% held some sort of leadership position.
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Just be careful that you don't state it in such a way that associates you with with a sub-culture that wears baggy pants and wrestling shoes in the 21st century. There is strong stereotype with bodybuilders and I think most mainstream people get a bad taste from it because if you think about it what is the strongest associated word with bodybuilding. It's steroids.
I put that I started exercising as a way to recover from hepatitis and found the fitness lifestyle extremely rewarding. I have been weightlifting since than and also worked as a trainer and a spinning instructor during college. I used my passion for fitness to help clients lose weight (this way I avoided the topic of hardcore bodybuilding and mentioned that I used it to help others and I worked with clients which helped me with people skills etc etc) I applied to a few DO programs so I mentioned that being a fitness enthusiast has been an introduction to the holistic lifestyle and I would like to continue building on that as a osteopathic physician. Just make it sound productive.
In other words don't say something like.
With 23 inch arms you are probably wondering why I am getting into medicine, instead of being on the cover of Flex. I body build because I am a narcissist which is a wonderful quality for surgeons. I already look at myself 12 times a day in the mirror so making the transition from a Greek God to a surgeon will be smooth. The self worshiping skills that I have gained from bodybuilding over the years will help me become a more self centered physician. Also, holding retractors is not going to be taxing on my triceps, which I train twice a week with Hammer Strength machines.
Good luck
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this thread is begging for this, so I uploaded it, just for SDN
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT9kpdJCIDE[/YOUTUBE]
First person to say "eww gross" or "does he really think girls like that?" will be permabanned.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT9kpdJCIDE[/YOUTUBE]
First person to say "eww gross" or "does he really think girls like that?" will be permabanned.
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ahhh Mr.Olympia Ronnie Coleman.........this guy has crazy stats with bodybuilding.........if only i could be like that 😀
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He certainly is! It was sad that he lost Olympia this year but after looking at the pics I thought Jay Cutler was harder and deserved to win. Ronnie came in a little watery....his back and part of his quads/hams didn't have the same separation and hardness compared to his first few Olympia wins. Perhaps he was overconfident in breaking Lee Haney's record.
Yeah, cutler did actually look better this year.
And, part of it is because IMHO Coleman just is starting to looked aged. The separation in his muscle is disappearing. Look at his left quad on the distal head when he does an abs and thighs. Poor old man 😀
And, part of it is because IMHO Coleman just is starting to looked aged. The separation in his muscle is disappearing. Look at his left quad on the distal head when he does an abs and thighs. Poor old man 😀
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that poor old man can probably still total at least 2000 pounds. 😉 he leg presses over a ton (literally). I don't think Ronnie will be retiring just yet though.
Yeah, he'll be back.
I'd guess he totals somewhere around 2300 (~850 squat, ~850 dead, ~600 bench based off the vids I've seen of him lifting).
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I agree, he was soft. Plus, he has been winning since 98, it was time for a change. I saw Ronnie guest pose in Orlando a couple of years ago and stood next to him. Holy ****. He is huge. He was like 315lbs at the guest posing. Unfortunately, he can't put two words together. I used to love Dorian Yates, family man, quiet and eloquent.
Yeaaa baby, light weight light weight.
Since you started this, here you go:
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haha isn't that old evangelist guy pat roberts supposed to be able to leg press around a ton also? sure...
As for the topic at hand, I say definitely mention it. Especially if it is something you commit a lot of time and dedication to. Just phrase it carefully and it should work very well. It is original and will probably make you stand out well from all the other applicants with mundane and un-original activities.
As for the topic at hand, I say definitely mention it. Especially if it is something you commit a lot of time and dedication to. Just phrase it carefully and it should work very well. It is original and will probably make you stand out well from all the other applicants with mundane and un-original activities.
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Ronnie's no rocket scientist, but in the Unbelievable, he didn't seem stupid. He was a Texas cop for a long time.
