Q&A with Benton Wofford
February, 07


Were you athletic as a kid growing up?
Yes. As a child, I played baseball, football, basketball, soccer and tennis. I even did a little Fujitsu and slap boxed in he neighborhood.

Tell us about your weekly exercise routine now.
I try to hit the gym at least four days a week. I usually train two muscle groups per workout. I like to keep my muscles guessing. One week I may do chest, triceps and abs. The next week I’ll do chest, biceps and abs. On leg days, it ’s anything goes. “Lift till you puke ” is my motto. When I’m done doing my legs, my head is spinning and I’m wobbling out of the gym. For this reason, I do legs once a week. For my cardio workout, I like to hit the heavy bag for about 10 rounds, shadow box and hit the speed bag. I’m a huge boxing fan and love the sweet science.

What is your weekly diet like?
For the most part I try to eat healthy but sometimes that doesn’t work out. During the week, my breakfast varies from yogurt with granola and strawberries to a chicken, egg and cheese biscuit with hash browns. For lunch I’ll do any chicken or fish dish. Dinner normally includes any of the aforementioned along with a salad. It’s not uncommon for a cocktail to be included.

What keeps you motivated to stay fit?
I’m a skinny old man. I don’t think that I would look too good with a beer belly. I was always a skinny kid growing up. I would lift and lift and I still wouldn ’t grow. I would be just as strong as most of my peers, but I didn’t have that “strong” looking physique. Most of my friends have all gotten a little out of shape. As bad as it sounds, they keep me motivated. I love them all, though. Besides, it feels good when you walk into a room and the admiration is noticeable. It’s an ego booster for sure. Plus, I just bought a new Harley. I have to look good on that.

What are your health &fitness goals for the future?
With God’s blessings and my will, I just want to remain healthy. However, I do plan to turn my four-pack into a six. This is a work in progress. I’m not really looking to put on more size because tailor made suits don ’t grow on trees.

What do you do for a living and how does your healthy lifestyle help you achieve your professional goals?
I work for one of the top 5 banks in the US. I manage a department called Balance Sheet Management Derivative Operations. I’ve been in this business for roughly 10 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I think that my healthy life style provides me with balance. Besides my family, the gym provides me with an outlet. I can think, I can relax and I can be me. In the gym, I’m a bulldog. I never stop trying to achieve a certain goal or milestone and I try to approach my work in the same fashion. I always tell yself three simple words...........””Get it done.”

Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
I own an entertainment management company called Zig Zag Entertainment Management, LLC, where I manage the careers of a few aspiring artists (singers, rappers and producers). I also serve as the CEO of an independent record label out of New York called MMG Records. Our website is www.multiman.com. We ’re currently looking for talented artists.



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