Garry W. Benford
Personal Trainer
Biography
- BS Health & Physical Education, cum laude.
- 1977 MS Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, summa cum laude, 1979 Slippery Rock University.
Honors
- All American Collegiate Powerlifter
- 1976-77. SRU Weight Training Center named after in 2003
- Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009
- Alumni of the Year, 2012
- Physical Fitness Director YMCA of Columbus: 1979-1990
- Co-Owner: Metro Fitness Centers (9): 1990-2009
- Personal Fitness Director: Orthopedic One: 2010-2016
- Member: Powerlifting Hall of Fame: 1989
- Elite level Powerlifter: 1990
- 8 time National Masters Powerlifting Champion: 1995-2003
- 3 time World Masters Powerlifting Champion: 1995, 97, 98
- American Masters Squat Record at 198 lb class: 738
- World Bench Press Record at 198 lb class: 50-54 age, 500
- 55-59 age: 485. 60-64 age: 435
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer: 1988, NSCS, ACSM
- 1993: ISSA. BLS/CPR 2019.
Contact
- Phone: (614) 440-8082