NathanMore Than Just Gym Time
There was something else that besides his everyday training regimens that were very important. Richard’s diet was a huge priority in the process of shaping his body. His dad took care of Richards food intake, supervising each and everything that went inside his body. Through the use of heavy exercising, weights and a strict diet plan, Richard was able to get an amazing result.
Time To Compete
So soon after, the hard work paid off. He was gaining more and more fame and hence he received the title “LIttle Hercules” at the gym he joined. He had been working really hard to shape his body and mold it in the best condition possible. Soon after, his father wanted him to compete in shows and competitions as he thought Richard would win for sure.
Questionable Training Methods
Even though as a kid, Richard had never been forced against his will to train, there were a few things she cleared up later as an adult. He admits that he had done a few odd training exercises that seemed unnatural to him when he looks back. He says that his father would often eat pizza right in front of him and made him eat lettuce in order to master self-discipline.
Borderline Abuse?
He was also made to sleep on the floor so as to improve his posture. There were other things that his father made Richard do that most parents would never be comfortable with making them do. To some parents, the things that the little boy had to perform would be considered nothing short of abuse. But even till today, Richard does not see them as abuse or misconduct.
Starting To Compete
It was not soon before Richard’s dad decided that he was ready to compete in shows and events. So as soon as Richard reached the age of eight years, he started to compete in the national bodybuilding events across the country. Since it is indeed unusual for a kid to have his proportions, Richard was quickly hired and used by companies to represent their health products.
Public Interest
So soon his father’s wishes came true. The little boy was not only gaining massive popularity in the bodybuilding world, but it was starting to become clear that he was also going to become a sensation in the public eye. So obviously the media started to give their attention to the little boy who was beginning to appear on television and radio.