Interview with Bodybuilding Guru and Nutritionist Tim Gardner

[Q] So if I want to compete and I want to hire you for my contest prep, what do you include in your package? Is training, nutrition, and supplementation advice included? Anything else? Also, how far out do you like to start working with your athletes?
Joining TEAM BODY*TECH is an incredible experience. You just need to see it to believe it. There is nothing like it in the whole country, the unified band of all different levels of competitors, from novice to pros. The camaraderie builds to new heights each and every year. I literally take all of the thinking out for you. I furnish you with your training guides, nutrition, supplementation plan, make sure that your compulsory posing or figure sets are what the judges are looking for, choreograph your routine, assign the type, cuts and color of your suits, discuss skin color and makeup and motivate you the entire way. One-Stop Shopping for the bodybuilding, fitness & figure competitor.

[Q] Awesome deal! Can people sign up to be part of Team Body*Tech even if they do not live in Florida?
With the advent of email, I am coaching athletes from all over the world. Our website www.teambodytech.com has made us accessible from anywhere.

[Q] Before we are done, can you please share with our readers who are planning on doing a show what is the biggest mistake that you see athletes make when getting ready for a contest?
Not being prepared 100%. I am a type of person to take on something with vigor, passion and visions of success. I get frustrated when I see someone try to compete without researching or having someone knowledgeable in their corner to guide them properly, especially when that individual has so much potential. I can never understand why a person would take advice from ten people in their respective gym and mix all of those ideas together into a hodge-podge of worthless effort. There are a million ways to prepare for a contest, just apply one method!

[Q] What is the best piece of advice that you would give to someone who is contemplating competitive bodybuilding, fitness or figure?
Have fun! The chances of turning pro and then making a decent living from it is almost like winning the lottery. Genetics play an important factor as well as time on the job. Start with the idea of being a healthier you, one who can motivate someone else to improve their health also. The accolades will come if you work hard but always remember to compete for yourself – to always improve from your last showing.

[Q] Anything else that you would like to add?
Bodybuilding has given me endless confidence and has solidly built my character for myself in everything that I do and also the opportunity to help others while being compensated for it. My businesses, BODY*TECH Fitness Emporium, Southern Muscle Plus Magazine, G & G Distribution, TEAM BODY*TECH and our production team for the NPC Hurricane Bay & Typhoon Bay Championships are all synergistic in the health & fitness industry. As I said earlier, I am blessed and feel fortunate to be able to work in my passion, my dream.

[Q] How can people contact you?
They can visit my health club website www.teambodytech.com or my TEAM BODY*TECH site at www.teambodytech.com. If anyone is interested in joining, feel free to contact me on my office number: 813.908.7763.

Thank you so much for such a great interview Tim and I wish you and your Team plenty of success at these year’s NPC Nationals as well as in the 2006 competitive season.

About The Author

Hugo Rivera, About.com's Bodybuilding Guide and ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, is a nationally-known best-selling author of over 8 books on bodybuilding, weight loss and fitness, including "The Body Sculpting Bible for Men", "The Body Sculpting Bible for Women", "The Hardgainer's Bodybuilding Handbook", and his successful, self published e-book, "Body Re-Engineering". Hugo is also a national level NPC natural bodybuilding champion. Learn more about Hugo Rivera.