Thread: Wheelchair bodybuilder inspires others

Wheelchair bodybuilder inspires others

July 28, 2011

A debilitating accident didn't stop one man from moving forward and accomplishing his dreams.

A near fatal accident changed wheelchair bodybuilder champion Shea Floyd's life forever. "I was going back to work, running late and lost control around a corner," said Floyd. "I slid up on a curb and was paralyzed from the waist down."

Floyd was determined to transform his life after debilitating accident into a personal triumph.

"Some people see brick walls, others see speed bumps," said Floyd. "I am more of a speed bump kind a guy. Just another way to push life ahead."

It was in therapy that Floyd met his now trainer and good friend John Fornier and his passion for bodybuilding was ignited.

"We were both in motorcycle accidents and we met in rehab. I talked Shea into competing in it," said Fornier. "We did our first show and ever since then we have been in touch."

In 2009, Floyd won the Southern Isle's bodybuilding competition and has been inspiring others ever since.

"I am ecstatic about my new found love for bodybuilding," said Floyd. "It is something I probably wouldn't have done before my crash."

"He has come a long way," Fornier said. "He has the biggest heart of any dude I know. He is a good guy all around."

"It's a huge adrenaline rush when you hear the crowd cheering for you," said Floyd. "It seems to never last long enough, that's why we come back and do more shows."

Floyd gives hope to others, especially those unaware of their personal strength. "Just because things are different, doesn't mean they have to be negative," said Floyd. "There are plenty of things to do when pursuing a positive lifestyle."

Shea Floyd won the Southern Isle's wheelchair division again this year.

From Fit Club: Wheelchair bodybuilder inspires others

Originally Posted by vortrit

Here is the guys journal I was thinking of. His username is Musclebeach. I don't think he's posted here in quite awhile.

Shame if he's not posting here.

Originally Posted by Gena Marie

Curt, thanks for the great, inspiring story.
We have a customer that I place phone orders for. His is also wheelchair bound. He calls me many once a month, not always to place an order, but I think he just likes to talk. He also competes. He is from AL and travels all around to see the competitions. It is real inspiring to talk to him. He is so positive and upbeat. It makes me appreciate everything that I have

Agree 100%!

And I created a Google notifier for stories about bodybuilding. I'll try to post up frequently.