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Clarence BassLooking at the cover of the book, Great Expectations, one might become perplexed. The bodybuilder featured on the cover is ripped, muscular and would be admired by any age group. It is a body that is typically only seen on individuals in their teens and twenties. Looking at the face, you realize that neither is true, and might think that technology was used to superimpose the face on the body. Then you realize, as you look down at the author, that this is legitimate. The image belongs to the fitness author of Great Expectations, Clarence Bass, a phenomenal bodybuilder, Olympic lifter, lecturer and competitive rower.Born in 1937, Clarence has spent the majority of his life pursuing physical and mental excellence. As a youngster, Clarence admittedly was not large in stature, and this could have been a catalyst for his fitness pursuits that have become a lifelong quest.
However, the greatest influence on this remarkable individual appears to be his father, a medical doctor who was a great multi-event athlete in track and field in high school, placing second as a team of one in the New Mexico State High School Track and Field Championship. Furthermore, his father was only a few inches short of the world record in the pole vault as a collegian. Clarence wanted to be like his father and stronger than his own peers. It is fitting that his father brought his first set of weights home when Clarence was in fifth grade. Those weights brought a great deal of confidence and goal orientation to his life. As he states, 'It was sterling to set a goal and see the response.
I could control my tasks and see progress through the pounds that were lifted.' Clarence vividly recalled the story that took place around the age of thirteen when he and a classmate went to a movie.
The classmate flexed his thigh and asked Clarence to feel his muscularity. It was at that moment that Clarence realized that his thigh did not have the pronounced size or strength of his classmate. This certainly was another catalyst to his quest to become an athletic force.The weights and his internal drive paid off in folds. In 1954, as a junior at Albuquerque High School in New Mexico, Clarence won the state high school pentathlon championship.
He also wrestled in high school, placing second in the state championship as a senior. He not only excelled physically, but his academic achievements were pronounced. He was accepted at the University of New Mexico and graduated from UNM Law School. During this same period, he participated in Olympic weight lifting. His best Olympic lifts were the standing press 275 pounds, snatch 245 pounds, and clean and jerk 325 pounds. What is even more remarkable is his stature. Clarence performed these feats at a height of 5'6' and a weight of approximately 180 pounds.
Clarence admits that it was his father, once again, who may have influenced this passion. During his youth, his father asked him if he wished to go to an Olympic Lifting competition. He did not wish to attend as a 14-year-old; however, the next year his father's subtle encouragement led him to compete in his first Olympic Lifting competition. This had a profound impact upon his motivation and desire to become a strong and muscular individual.At the age of 40, Clarence decided to shift gears and compete in master's level body building.
He was able to win his class in the Past-40 Mr. America contest in 1978. The following year, he won his class in the Past-40 Mr.
In the USA competition he won the overall awards for Most Muscular, Best Abs, and Best Legs. He considers the Most Muscular award his greatest achievement in bodybuilding competition.After winning these awards, he focused his attention on indoor rowing. In 1992, he ranked 21st in the world for light-weight men ages 50 to 59. In 2003, he had elevated his position and ranked fourth in the 500-meter row for light-weight men ages 60 to 69. As he indicated, the rowing provides an opportunity to develop strength and aerobic conditioning. Though he is competing with others around the world through computer-generated data, as always he maintains that his first and foremost competitor is himself.Clarence's secret to maintaining a competitive edge is to never fixate upon the past.
'No one who has been training consistently is stronger at 70 than they were at 30. The key is to focus on ways you can improve. When you stop doing that, you're toast.' His workouts consist of a three day-a-week regimen. One day is devoted to weight training, one day to cardio, and the final consisting of both cardio and resistance training. He notes that a healthy, active lifestyle pays significant dividends with each passing year. 'The gap between those that take care of themselves and those that don't is an ever-growing V.'
Clarence has obviously remained at the apex of the V. His remarkable body composition is a testament to his hard work and nutritional efforts.
His body fat has been measured to be at three percent or lower by the Lovelace Medical Center and the University of New Mexico Human Performance Laboratory. This is amazing considering the average man his age typically has a body fat composition of twenty-five percent or higher. Even world class marathon runners, as a group, do not have body fat measurements lower than Clarence.Do not think that Clarence Bass has not had to deal with adversity. If you look closely at the cover of Great Expectations, you will notice a thin scar above his right hip. This was due to a hip replacement surgical procedure. Nevertheless, his dedication and drive allowed him to make a speedy recovery and continue to strive for physical excellence.Clarence plans each workout for success and modifies the training as necessary to facilitate positive results.
He relies primarily on sessions that engage fast twitch muscles. Therefore, he performs strength and cardio routines that are short, hard and dynamic. His mindset is continuous improvement. 'Mentally, attitude drives everything. My mindset is to always get better.
Progress toward a meaningful goal is a most powerful motivator.' His advice to those wishing to maintain longevity and physical strength is simple, 'Keep training. Remember that the only diet and training routine you are likely to stick to is one you enjoy. Make every workout a rewarding experience that you want to repeat over and over.'
With a lifetime of achievements and awards, it is difficult to cite his greatest achievement. Some of his outstanding accomplishments are as follows:. Selected as one of the top 100 graduates from the University of New Mexico. Monthly contributor to 'Muscle and Fitness' magazine for 16 years until 1996. Developed a website in 1996 dedicated to health and fitness. Authored nine books related to health and fitnessClarence denotes his most prestigious accomplishment as the award he received from the Association of Oldtime Barbell and Strongmen.
He was the recipient of the Vic Boff Award in 2003. Recipients of this award are the elite in strength and body building, and Clarence noted how honored he was to be considered a member of this elite group.With all his awards and accomplishments, Clarence sets his sights on continued improvement in all facets of his life. His goal is to influence others through his DVDs, writings and the website. Clarence Bass truly exemplifies the essence of Ageless/Timeless. His lifestyle and accomplishments serve as a role model for all ages.Please be sure to visit our sponsors:.
DOB 1937. Birth Place- Albuquerque, New Mexico. Residence-Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Height 5'6'. Weight 150 lbs.Ageless/Timeless Accomplishments.
Past-40 Mr. America -(In his height class)-1979. Past-40 Mr. USA-(In his height class)-1980. Selected as one of the top 100 graduates from the University of New Mexico. Monthly contributor to 'Muscle and Fitness' magazine for 16 years until 1996.
Developed a website in 1996 dedicated to health and fitness. Authored nine books related to health and fitness.
Recipient of the Vic Boff Award in 2003 from the Association of Oldtime Barbell and Strongmen.' Clarence is a living treatise to the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition. His phenomenal physique exemplifies the results that can be achieved by an Ageless/Timeless lifestyle.' Links.website designed by©2008 -agelesstimeless.com.
EducationAlma materWebsiteClarence Bass (born 1937 in ) is an writer, fitness expert, and retired lawyer. He is best known for his book and DVD series Ripped, which chronicle his fitness, including becoming a past-40 bodybuilding champion. Bass was a writer for where he had a question and answer column. He has continued to write, documenting his fitness over a span of approximately 60 years in various books that he has released since 1980. He is featured in the books Second Wind and Legends of the Iron Game. In the June 2017 issue of, Bass was named 'one of America’s greatest fitness visionaries.'
Contents.Early life and education Bass was born in in 1937. His parents were both in the health field, one a doctor and the other a nurse.He attended, where as a junior, he won the New Mexico State Championship in the pentathlon.
He excelled in wrestling, placing second in the New Mexico State Championships his senior year. Although he began lifting weights at the age of 13, it was during high school that he began to get into Olympic lifting, which helped lead him into a career in health and fitness.Bass earned an undergraduate in psychology from the, then attended the. While obtaining his law degree, he focused his athletics primarily on weightlifting, achieving a 275-pound Olympic press, a 245 snatch, and 325 with a body weight of 180 lbs. After graduation, he went on to practice law in Albuquerque. Career Bass began his professional career as a lawyer practicing in Albuquerque. During his time as an attorney, he became prominent in the world of fitness and retired from the legal field in 1994 to concentrate on health and fitness full-time. While also working full-time as a lawyer, Bass entered numerous bodybuilding competitions and won numerous awards.Bass entered his first bodybuilding competition in 1976.
A year later in 1977, he measured a of 2.4%, measured using hydrostatic weighing at Lovelace Medical Center. His first successful competition was at the New Mexico Bodybuilding Championship in 1978, taking home the awards for 'Best Legs' and 'Most Muscular'. The same year he began competing in the national Past 40 competitions, winning the AAU Past 40 Mr. America, short class. The next year he won his class in the AAU Past 40 Mr. USA, along with the overall awards for Best Legs, Best Abdominals, and Most Muscular Man.
His final year of competition came in 1980, again competing in the Past 40 Mr. He placed 2nd in the middleweight class and subsequently retired from competition.Bass was featured in the book Second Wind: The Rise of the Ageless Athlete. In the book, he addressed his reasons for retiring from competition, stating, “I had nothing to gain and everything to lose.” He added, “I developed my reputation with new photos every few years and these contests aren’t a lot of fun.”.
Bass wrote his first book in 1980, the same year he retired from competition. Titled Ripped: The Sensible Way to Achieve Ultimate Muscularity, the book detailed his fitness routine and how he reduced his body fat to 2.4%. It also documented his experience during his bodybuilding competitions, including the Past-40 Mr. America and Mr. USA contests.The book was originally sent to Bill Reynolds, then editor in chief of Muscle & Fitness, who shared it with Joe Weider. The book led to Bass being invited to write a column in the magazine, which ran over the course of sixteen years.Bass and his wife Carol formed Ripped Enterprises the same year, a company he uses to sell his books and related items.Bass continued writing for Muscle & Fitness, and released a follow-up book entitled Ripped 2 which was then followed by Ripped 3.
From 1984 to 1994, he published additional books including Lean Advantage, a three-book series composed of various writings from his time at Muscle & Fitness. He also published the book Lean for Life which was released in 1989. Bass has released additional books since the 1996 release of Challenge Yourself, a summary of his diet and training.His books led to a series of DVDs, which he first released in 2002 in collaboration with Wayne and Tina Gallasch of GMV Productions. The first was based on his book Ripped, with additional DVDs following in 2003 and 2004.Bass' fitness training has also extended past bodybuilding, also concentrating on indoor rowing. By 1992, he was ranked 21st in the world for light-heavyweight men ages 50 to 59. His highest ranking came in 2003 when he was 4th in the 500-meter row for light-weight men ages 60 to 69.
Bibliography. —— (1980).
Ripped: The Sensible Way to Achieve Ultimate Muscularity. Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (1982). Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (1984). The Lean Advantage. Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises.
—— (1986). Ripped 3: The Recipes, The Routines and The Reasons.
Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (1989). The Lean Advantage 2: The Second Four Years. Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (1992). Lean For Life: Stay Motivated and Lean Forever.
Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (1994). The Lean Advantage 3: Four More Years.
Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (1999). Challenge Yourself: Leanness, Fitness & Health At Any Age. Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises. —— (2007). Great Expectations: Health, Fitness, Leanness Without Suffering. Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises.
—— (2013). Take Charge: Fitness at the Edge of Science.
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Clarence Bass' Ripped Enterprises.Filmography. Clarence Bass (2002). Ripped, The DVD (DVD).
GMV Productions and Clarence Bass Ripped Enterprises. Clarence Bass (2003). The Second Ripped DVD (DVD). GMV Productions and Clarence Bass Ripped Enterprises. Clarence Bass (2003). The Third Ripped DVD (DVD).
GMV Productions and Clarence Bass Ripped Enterprises.Awards and recognition Bass has won numerous awards throughout his career in bodybuilding. He was among 100 UNM graduates chosen by the Alumni Association to represent the 'Best Efforts' of the university on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. In 2003, The Association of Oldetime Barbell & Strongmen honored him with its highest award, the Vic Boff Award for lifetime achievement. Photos of Bass from ages 15 to 70 are on display in the at the at.
In 2013, experts in exercise physiology gathered at the Stark Center to celebrate Bass' lifetime achievements and discuss his book Take Charge. References. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
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