"Many are called but few are chosen", said Antonio Hernández Parra, a resident of Lorquí, the constant struggle he has needed to proclaim himself Spain's sub-champion of bodybuilding in Badajoz.
But this is not the first time that Antonio has taken a title of such relevance at national and international level, since he has been runner-up in the world in Germany and champion of Spain on three occasions.
Antonio started his hobby at the age of 13 by doing Taekwondo and Yawara Yitsu, disciplines that need dedication and effort, although he admits that more than a burden, this has meant a lifestyle for him.
This ilorcitano neighbor began to compete in 2005, in the category of 'Classic Bodybuilding' and after his long career he reveals that he likes his lifestyle and the diet to which he submits, it is not so difficult to carry out: "The The diet that I do allows me to eat everything, since what matters is the quantity and demands commitment, although it is also true that when the competition approaches everything is absolutely prescribed, both sleep, nutrition and training ".
Pleased by his achievements, he is grateful for the collaboration of his sponsor Oxygen, a reference in nutrition with his nutritional products and whose contribution has been fundamental to return to compete.
In addition, he assures that it is necessary to have a personal trainer, since the moments of weakness can be recurrent in this sport in which a strength beyond physics is needed "The personal trainer makes you see the situation from a point of view. view more objective and makes you stay strong, because each person is different.
The mayor of the municipality, Joaquin Hernandez, has received the athlete at the City Council and has shown his sincere congratulations, ensuring that Lorquí is proud to have elite athletes who carry the name of the people throughout the country and the world.
In addition, he has wished many achievements in his career.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorquí