Michael A. Foresto, CSCS
* 28 years old
* diabetic since October of 1985
* I lost my left arm, above the elbow in a car
accident in March of 1993
* Patented exercise device for upper extremity
amputees in '94
* Graduated Long Island University/CW Post in February
1996 with a degree in Exercise Rehabilitation
* Earned my Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist(CSCS) certification in March, '96
* Volunteer Strength Coach for St. John's University,
11/95 - 11/96. Direct contact with NCAA Champion Men's
Soccer Team
* Attended Arizona State University for an MS degree
in Exercise and Wellness from 8/98 - 5/99
* Won ABA's East Coast Physically Challenged Lifetime
Drug-Free Bodybuilding Championships in 7/99; placed
second in overall competition against able-bodied
competitors
* Placed second in Middleweight class in NPC's Natural
New York State Bodybuilding Championships against
able-bodied competitors
* Currently working as a personal trainer on Long
Island, NY
* Will hopefully compete in Spring, '02