Phil Heath - Mr Olympia 2011 - 2014

Name: Phillip "Phil" Jerrod Heath
Born: December 18, 1979, Seattle, Washington
Current Residence: Denver, Colorado
Nickname: The Gift, The Next Big Thing

Official website: Phillipheath.com

Phillip Heath grew up in Seattle and attended Rainier Beach High School, where he played guard on the varsity basketball team. Heath attended the University of Denver on a full athletic scholarship. While at Denver, Heath double-majored in IT and Business Administration and played guard for Denver's Division I basketball team.

In 2002 that Phil Heath pursued bodybuilding and began to compete in events. His hard work paid off in 2005 when he won the overall title at the NPC (National Physique Committee) USA Championships, earning the right to compete as an IFBB Pro. "The Gift" immediately made a splash in the IFBB, winning his first two pro events in 2006, The Colorado Pro Championships and The New York Pro Championship.

2014 MR. OLYMPIA DVD

For the first time ever, TWO discs with over 6 hours of complete contest coverage! Catch all the action including the three men’s Olympia divisions.

Phil Heath - The Gift Unwrapped
In-depth look into the life of pro bodybuilder Phil Heath. Train with him, travel with him to photoshoots, guest appearances, and more. Meet his rivals and friends like Dexter Jackson and Jay Cutler. See what it's like to walk in the shoes of one of the greatest bodybuilders in the world.

In 2007, Heath placed fifth at the Arnold Classic, although fans and critics had him as high as third place. Nonetheless, he qualified to compete in the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest. Heath, however, decided not to compete at the contest, stating that he needed more time to improve in order to be competitive.

This proved to be a good decision as Heath ended up winning the 2008 Iron Man show and placed second to Dexter Jackson at the 2008 Arnold Classic. In his 2008 Mr. Olympia debut, Heath finished third, becoming the first rookie to place in the top three since Flex Wheeler in 1993. A day before the Friday pre-judging for the 2009 Mr. Olympia competition, Phil caught a stomach virus which caused him to come in to the first day 10 pounds lighter than planned. He was a heavy favorite for the 2009 Mr. Olympia title, but ended up taking fifth. In 2010, he took second place at the Mr. Olympia contest when Jay Cutler won his final title. In 2011, Heath became Mr. Olympia when he defeated Cutler. In 2012 and 2013 he repeated his record.

Phil Heath - Journey to the Olympia
Imagine spending a whole year where everything you do - every rep, every meal, every sacrifice - it all leads up to one day, one singular moment in history when you step out onto bodybuilding's biggest stage. Follow IFBB pro bodybuilder Phil Heath as the clock ticks down to the 2009 Mr. Olympia.

Phil Heath - The Gift - Double DVD Set
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Phil Heath's first DVD. This 2 DVD set follows Phil Heath 12 weeks out from his pro debut in Denver, Colorado. The DVD includes tons of training, lots of behind the scenes footage leading into the Colorado Pro, backstage at the show, the victory party and the photo shoot.

Heath has been featured in many fitness and magazine articles, including being featured on the cover of FLEX magazine. Heath currently resides in Denver, Colorado, and trains at Armbrust Pro Gym in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Phil has released four bodybuilding DVDs: "The Gift", "The Gift Unwrapped", "Journey to the Olympia" and Becoming Number 13.

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