Leam Grize entered Mr. Health & Fitness magazine’s annual competition to advance what he hopes will be a career in training others.
An 18-year-old high-school senior from Williamstown is currently in first place in his group in Muscle & Fitness magazine’s Mr. Health & Fitness competition.
Leam Grize is one of many men competing for the chance to be featured in the magazine and win $20,000. He’s been competing since January and has already advanced past several rounds. He will now move on to the national among the top five after the latest round of voting ended on Feb. 26.
“I was scrolling on Instagram and saw this competition,” Grize explained. “It’s been going really well, and I’ve maintained first place for the last few weeks.”
As part of the competition, Grize is also raising money for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping kids with cancer. Each competitor chooses a charity or group to represent.
Those who vote in the Mr. Health & Fitness contest can make a donation by placing multiple votes, with one vote free. Each vote costs a $1. So far, Grize has made about $800 for his group.
To Grize, muscles have always been “aesthetically pleasing.” He’s been a regular at the gym since he was 14 and has his own eponymous YouTube channel where he uploads short videos showcasing his physique, his progress and his personal transformation.
After high school, Grize hopes to become a trainer and fitness influencer who will eventually open his own gym. The $20,000 magazine prize money will help finance that goal.
“For me, fitness is about discipline, longevity and pushing myself to reach my full potential,” he noted. “Goal setting keeps me motivated, whether it’s breaking a personal record in the gym or advancing in the competition.”
