Name: Sebastian Joseph Zona the 1st Nicknamed: Sam Was sickly as an infant and spent the frist weeks of my life in the hospital. Nurses nicknamed me Sam as I was way to small for such a big Name. Some call me SAMZON (pronounced Samson as in biblical strongman) Born: 11/29/73 Occupation: Teacher (Health/Physical Education) Amateur Bodybuilder Education: BS in Health Education and Physical Education MA in Education CSCS certification Personal Goals: 1)Be Consistently Happy and Positive (still #1) 2)Make my best effort everyday in all that I do. 3)Capitilize on exposure with appearances and seminars 4)Explore other career / business options Favorite Bodypart To Train: Biceps and Triceps: respond easy for me Favorite Food: Peanut Butter, Gotta love it! Favorite Movies: * Entire Rocky collection * Any movie where individual overcomes odds to conquer all. Hobbies: * I enjoy reading and do a little writing in my spare time. * I also enjoy singing...not sure if I am any good, but I sure enjoy it.....

Competitive History: 1997 Mr. Buffalo Lightheavy and Overall 1999 North American Lightheavy 6th 1999 Nationals Heavyweight 15th 2001 Mr. Rochester Lightheavy and Overall 2001 Mr. New York State Lightheavy and Overall 2001 Junior National Lightheavy 1st 2001 Nationals 5th Lightheavy 2002 Nationals 5th Heavyweight 2003 Nationals 6th Heavyweight 2004 North American 1st Heavyweight 2005 Mr. USA 9th Heavyweight 2005 Nationals 4th Heavyweight 2006 North American 3rd Heavyweight 2006 Nationals 9th Heavyweight :-( Height: 5'8 Competitive Weight: 223 Offseason: 270 Achieving Success/Training secrets: Hard work, Commitment, Determination, Self Discipline, Belief In Yourself, Willingness to Learn, No Fear of Failure, Risk Taking and a Positive Attitude are all required, but those aren't really secrets are they? Training Split: (2 on one off 3) Monday: Quads & Calves Tuesday: Chest & Triceps Wednesday: Off (Abs) Thursday: Hamstrings and Calves Friday: Shoulders and Traps Saturday: Back and Biceps Sunday: Off Thanks to APT Pro Wrist Straps for the great equipment. Check out this link! APT ProWristStraps