 
MORE THAN 50 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
Since 1949 I have been actively involved
in the quest for knowledge regarding the truth
about fitness,wellness and the components of a good
life. Most
may remember the old Charles Atlas advertisements where the bully
kicks sand in the face of the “97 pound weakling”. Growing up in the 1940’s, I
was that 97 pound weakling virtually unable to participate in many
sports and activities.
Like the weakling in the Atlas advertisement, I learned the
value of regular exercise and succeeded in significantly improving
my physical being. Fitness not only transformed my body it
transformed my life. Today my mission is to help transform your
life by achieving optimum fitness, health and happiness through
a fitness lifestyle.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Richard Derwald (Mr. Fitness) has
more than 50 years experience that includes
Competitive Bodybuilder 1953 - 1995
(won more than 25 competition trophies)
Professional
Athlete 1957 -
1963 (Inducted into the Illio DiPaolo Wrestling Legends
Hall of Fame in
2000)
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
Registered Hydrotherapist (Ont.
Ca.)
Published author of more than 50 articles
for international fitness magazines.
Published author best selling book
SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL IMAGE 1995 (now in 5th printing available
from Prometheus Books or on AMAZON.COM)
Television Personality
Certified Personal Trainer
Senior Fitness Specialist
Coordinator of the Senior Fitness Program
in Erie County NYS (more than 3000 active participants)
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE AGES 12 TO
120
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