 Michael Foresto
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Date Of Birth: October 29th, 1972 Current Home: Greenlawn, New York Occupation: Exercise Physiologist Sports: Cycling, Bodybuilding Michael Foresto sustained an above elbow amputation and a traumatic head injury in 1993. Michael has always had a passion for exercise and sports which did not change after his accident. His passion lead him to develop a device to allow upper extremity amputees to participate in a functional strengthening exercise program. This device was patented in 1997. Michael decided to pursue the sport of drug-free natural bodybuilding in which he competed against able-bodied competitors. Hip and knee arthritis has lead Michael to pursue athletic goals through the sport of cycling. Highlights: 2008 Competed in the Challenged Athletes Foundation 1/2 Ironman
2007 Bronze Medal - United States National Championships - 1 kilometer race 2006 Competed in the Challenged Athletes Foundation ½ Ironman Diabetic since October of 1985 Patented exercise device for upper extremity amputees in '94 Graduated Long Island University/CW Post in February 1996 with a degree in Exercise Rehabilitation Earned Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification in March, '96
Attended SUNY/Queens College for an MS degree in Exercise Physiology specializing in the effect of exercise intensity on glucoregulation in type 1 diabetes and healthy man Won ABA's East Coast Physically Challenged Lifetime Drug-Free Bodybuilding Championships in 7/99; placed second in overall competition against able-bodied competitors Placed second in Middleweight class in NPC's Natural New York State Bodybuilding Championships against able-bodied competitors Currently training with US Paralympic Cycling Team with hopes of qualifying for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China Competed in the 2006 Challenged Athletes Foundation ½ Ironman
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