Training Advice Archives -

Bodybuilding Coaching, Training Advice, Uncategorized

Mind to Muscle Connection Training

Mind to Muscle Connection Training Anyone who has worked or trained with me knows I am a big advocate of this particular type of training style. This style was pretty much forced on to me due to aging joints and consistently picking up minor…

Bodybuilding Coaching, NABBA, Training Advice

BODYBUILDING IN YOUR FIFTIES AND SENSIBLE TRAINING ADAPTIONS TO CONSIDER

BODYBUILDING IN YOUR FIFTIES AND SENSIBLE TRAINING ADAPTIONS TO CONSIDER I have now been weight training for over 35 years and in that time made the same mistakes most people do. I used to lift way too heavy in my youth with no…

ABOUT STEVE JOHNSON

Welcome to Steve Johnson Coaching. As well as offering tailored 121 training, Steve is also part owner of the multi award winning TOPS FITNESS and REHABILITATION, which he has managed for over twenty years. During this time Steve has become one of the most successful and respected bodybuilders in the UK and renowned for his work in the Fitness Industry. From 1999 to 2011 Steve focused on building the TOPS business and brand. In 2011 Steve made the decision to make one last comeback to competitive bodybuilding. In that same year, Steve won the NABBA North East over 40s title and came 4th in the Mr Britain. This awakened Steve's competitive edge and he then set new competitive goals. In 2012 Steve went on to win the NABBA North East 40s title and returned to the Mr Britain Masters to become champion. Steve has since competed on the World stage home and abroad no less than 8 times, 7 of those occasions finishing in the top 3 with 4 runner up spots. Most people could be forgiven for giving in after so many close finishes ending in disappointment but that is not in the mindset of Steve. This year in 2017 he achieved one of his goals when he was eventually crowned the Worlds best Masters 50 bodybuilder when travelling to Russia and winning the NABBA World title. A dream realised! It is not just on the bodybuilding stage that Steve has achieved success. In 2016 Steve was given a Lifetime Achievement award for his impact on the Fitness Industry at the National Fitness Awards in 2016 and is the youngest person to ever receive this accolade. Steve is also known for the articles he writes for magazines along with his perspective on the sport through being an official bodybuilding judge. Steve provides not only specialised 121 training at Tops Fitness in Wakefield but also a complete coaching service. He now has many bodybuilding champions that he has coached on his books and in 2018 aims to offer his services out to even more clients. One of the area's he is focusing on will be his service to online clients.

BODYBUILDING ACHIEVEMENTS

1990 Ken Lathams Mr Stockport First Timers qualifier = Winner 80kg class
1990 Mr Harrogate International = Winner Novice section
1991 WABBA London Champs = Winner Novice section
1991 Ken Lathams First Timers UK Finals = Winner 90kg class and Overall title
1991 EBF Yorkshire Champs = Winner Intermediate class
1991 Ken Lathams Mr UK Finals = Runner-Up Intermediates class
1992 Open Mr Hull = Runner Up 90kg class
1992 Ken Lathams UK Finals = Winner 90kg class
1992 Mr East Coast = Runner Up Open Misters class
1992 Mr York = Winner Open Misters
1992 Mr Harrogate International = 4th place Open Misters
1999 Mr Five Towns = Winner 90kg and Overall title
2011 NABBA North East = Winner Masters 40
2011 NABBA Britain = 4th place Masters 40
2012 NABBA North East = Winner Masters 40
2012 NABBA World Champs = 6th place Masters 40
2012 NABBA Universe = 2nd Masters 40
2014 British Classic = Winner Over 90kg & Overall Title
2014 Open Yorkshire = Runner Up Masters 40
2014 NABBA England = Winner Masters 40
2014 NABBA Universe = 3rd place Masters 40
2015 NABBA England = Winner Masters 50
2015 NABBA Universe = 3rd place Masters 50
2016 NABBA North East = Winner Masters 50
2016 NABBA Britain = Winner Masters 50
2016 NABBA Worlds = 2nd Masters 50
2016 NABBA Universe = 2nd Masters 50
2017 NABBA Worlds = WINNER Masters 50
2017 PCA Midlands = Winner Masters 50
2017 NABBA Universe = 2nd Masters 50