Marcus Williams

Born into a fitness oriented, from generations of enthusiast to professional athletes. My passion, I guess you could say, is in my blood. At the age of 5, I would follow my Dad to the gym every morning at 5am (and to this day he still hits his workout before he starts his day) before he would head off to work. I began to seriously focus on my health and physical atributes at the age of 8. This was a golden time in my mental growth of heath and fitness with my father and my 1st cousin (who at the time was actively competing in Bodybuilding) as key motivators and leaders to my new way of life. At the age of 14 I began powerlifting in highschool along with football and A.O.K. kickboxing. My 1st year of competing, back in 1998, I was 97lbs (dripping wet) and won my 1st powerlifting title of regional champion and 7th in the state of Texas. The next year I took the title again and set new state records with a tie at 1st place. That tie was the begining of what fueled me from there on. After that year I went UNDEFEATED in every competition. From state to nationals, collegiate and junior open! I was ranked number in the U.S.A. Only to have my streak broken in the 2002 I.P.F. Jr World Championships with a silver medal finish next to 5 time 60kg world champ from Russia. The next year I came away with an unofficial jr. world record in the deadlift event in the 60kg weight class of 275kgs. The next year I claimed the 67.5kg national title and records in both jr and open level along with an OFFICIAL I.P.F. Jr. World Record in the deadlift of 294.5kg! I took my new found knowledge of training and experiance I gained from my Collegiate and International Coaches along with my major of applied biology and began to bless others. I then took it one more step up after becoming certified by and affiliated with the N.F.P.T. Later I formed Refined Fitness Systems L.L.C. that allows great trainers to network and target numerous individuals that are in need of professional assistance for thier fitness needs.