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www.MOSTmag.com || MOST FITNESS || 29www.optimumnutrition.com/en_US/athleteswww.tobiasyoungfitness.com/ Twitter: @tobiasyoung Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiasyoung?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiasyoung/ Photo: Gabriel Guzman photographyguzman.comespite the fact that he was inspired by Lou Ferigno as The Incredible Hulk as a child, Tobias Young never wanted to be the biggest bodybuilder on the block. He has built a career on the concept of having an impressive, but attainable physique %u2013 one that anyone who works hard, stays focused and pays careful attention to nutrition can achieve. As an IFBB Pro physique competitor and international fitness and cover model, Young is an inspiration to many %u2013 and he takes a hands-on approach to helping people achieve their goals as a manager of four In Shape Gyms in the Bay Area of California, and as a personal fitness coach. At the age of twelve, fate connected Young with his lifelong passion. The son of a single mom who wanted him to have a male influence in his life, Tobias became part of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. His big brother, Elliot Daum, was the first to introduce him to the gym, the weight rack and healthy competition. Tobias was encouraged by his role model to establish a healthy lifestyle, which included a regular fitness routine and a good diet. Young became a multi-sport athlete, pursuing soccer, baseball, wrestling, boxing, jiu jitsu, basketball and football. When he was injured playing football in junior college, it dashed his plans to earn a scholarship to a four-year school. But Tobias turned his attention to bodybuilding and built his career in personal training and sports club management.In 2002, Tobias was encouraged to enter his first bodybuilding competition, and wound up placing second overall. Exhilarated by the win, Tobias, now age 40, went on to a fourteen-year career as a competitor, making the switch from bodybuilding to physique competitions by 2014. He credits his intense focus, discipline and his passion for fitness and nutrition for his longevity in the industry.Working as a manager at a gym, Tobias became well-educated about the various sports nutrition brands. Based on his research and personal experience, Optimum Nutrition emerged as a clear favorite. He was thrilled when he was offered the opportunity to become a part of Team ON, a sponsored group of athletes who work as educational advocates for the brand and its products.