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Joe Antouri<\/p><\/div>\n

Joe Antouri , 52 , Valley Village, Profession: \u00a0<\/span>Educator of personal trainers, Master Professional Personal trainer, Nutrition Specialist CNS*<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do you do your activity? <\/b>Because I love what I do, it has been a great life, healthy, athletic and most of all, keeps me in great shape always. Bodybuilding is the only sport if done properly, will keep you fatless.<\/p>\n

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How long have you been doing it?\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>35 years<\/p>\n

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Do you compete? <\/b>Yes, I used to. I competed from 1983 till 1990. Won a lot of major competitions nationally and internationally. I hold many titles.<\/p>\n

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Most challenging aspect of bodybuilding:\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>Competing against myself everyday. <\/b><\/p>\n

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Most fun aspect of bodybuilding:\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>Changing people’s lives with proper education.<\/p>\n

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Most rewarding aspect of it: <\/b>Seeing my students succeed, make money, buy homes, start their own new gyms, and become icons in the fitness industry.<\/p>\n

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Who\/what inspires you when you\u2019re feeling weak?\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>My wife, my parents, my kids and my friends. <\/b><\/p>\n

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Advice for others who\u2019d like to get started: <\/b>Keep moving forward. Don\u2019t let anyone get in your way.<\/p>\n

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Your must-have equipment for this activity:\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>Books.<\/p>\n

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Favorite training song: <\/b>\u00a0<\/span>I love Frank Sinatra, The Eagles, Gerry Rafferty, Johnny Cash, Pumping Iron, Cat Stevens, Elton john, James Taylor, John Denver, and Louis Armstrong\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Favorite healthy food: <\/b>Fish and chicken with rice or potatoes all day long and Lebanese food made by my mother.<\/p>\n


\nFavorite not-so-healthy food: <\/b>Hamburgers, hot dogs, Croissants, cake and ice cream.<\/p>\n

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