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Local bodybuilder brings home medals

Chad Robinson won medals, belts, and axe awards for his classic physique and heavy bodybuilding skills at the NPC [National Physique Committee] Valley of the Sun competition in Phoenix, Ariz. May 1.

Robinson is fairly new to the Southwest. He moved from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. about a year ago, so his wife, Tiffany, a Navajo who grew up in Sanders, Ariz., could be near her family. He now lives in Sanders and works in Gallup.

Robinson, who is in his fourth year of recovery from alcoholism, says his passions are bodybuilding, which he credits with saving his life, and helping other people.

The couple has been training clients out of Wowies Gym, 1500 S. Second St., Unit C, in Gallup since their arrival. Training offerings include help with weight loss, diabetes prevention, and helping clients to live a fit, healthy lifestyle.

In his May competitions, Robinson beat eight competitors to win the overall championship in bodybuilding. He also won first place in the classic physique category.

Robinson told the Sun that in addition to the trophy and getting a photo shoot in the online publication “Flex” magazine, he is now qualified to participate in the NPC  Universe competition in 2022.

“I am saving money for the national show, as it’s very expensive and bodybuilding is kinda similar to an artist,” he said. “There it’s a passion, and it’s a financial struggle each show I compete in.”

At present, he is saving up money for the NPC Universe competition in 2022, which he says he has every intention of winning.

By Beth Blakeman
Managing Editor