It has been quite some time now since I've mentioned anything about the fitness & bodybuilding forum that I created some time ago. And since i do get a lot of questions here about these topics, I figured I should highlight to the readers out there that this forum is still up and running and that anyone can register as a member and post/ask questions there. You can surf around and I'm positive that you will come across something useful and informative.
Well enough of me babbling here...you guys go check out this forum...and good luck with your goals!
Peace out!
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A Muscle Bike For a Muscle Hunk.
The interview on me was done a few weeks ago and was out in the New Straits Times papers on the 13th of Feb 2010. The writer also has a blog and had posted her interview with me there as well.
Enjoy the article.
Story and Photos by Grace Chen
Ask Terry Gallyot, Mr Asia 1999, who the real love in his life is and he’ll tell you it’s none other than his Harley Softail Springer 92/93. Of course, there is a Penang girl in the picture, but we will not go there. CBT is not a gossip pullout.
Just for a bit of epiphany, the Harley is Gallyot’s second ‘wife’ and it was very much a case of love at first sight when this muscle hunk set eyes on the V-twin 1340 cc stunner at a friend’s workshop in 1998 and decided that it was time for him to part ways with his Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic which he had been riding on for the past six years.
Parting with the Vulcan, as Gallyot reveals, was one of those long goodbyes. After all, it was the Vulcan that got him initiated into Headhunters MC, a motorbike club. Man and machine were initiated into the club in Phuket and while Gallyot prefers to keep the details of his initiation rite private, he discloses that it is not uncommon for newcomers to have to walk around in a box or to have their eyes blindfolded as they are asked to drink a ‘mysterious’ concoction.
Still, the split was inevitable. Gallyot has no regrets however, as he reckons that the Kawasaki had been the closest thing he could afford at that time and any avid biker will tell you that having any bike was better than none.
“Just like wanting to be a bodybuilder has always been in me, it’s the same way with the Harley. When I saw it gleaming at me in the workshop, I knew that we were meant to be together and the first sign was in the Malaccan number plate, my hometown,” recalls Gallyot.
To show off his new ride, one of the very first things that Gallyot did was to make a grand entrance with his new metal bride at the Mr Commonwealth event Melaka in 1998.
“When I reached the check-in area, there was a mixed reaction when I walked in with my leather outfit and Headhunter vest. I must have looked like a character out of ‘Terminator’ which was a stark difference from the other competitors who were looking tense and nervous,” recalls Gallyot who earned a second place in the event.
Gallyot’s affair with his Harley was no doubt an intense one. In the early days of their courtship, it was quite the custom thing for Gallyot to do a disappearing act (even while his gym was running on full!) just so that he could take his bike out for a quickie- a ride round the block and back. These, insisted this 125kg owner of Ultimate Gym in Wangsa Maju, were orgasmic moments. The rumble, the response of the throttle, the very thrill of riding on a Harley-it is a subject that Gallyot could write a book on.
“The Harley is a sturdy construction of steel, not unlike the Japanese models which is full of plastic bits which can easily shatter into smithereens on impact. A Harley however, can cut right through a car. That’s how tough it is,” says Gallyot
For Gallyot and his iron horse, being hefty, tough and macho is what life should be about.
“Don’t even suggest the idea of having ‘Hello Kitty’ painted on my bike. I’d break it!” exclaims Gallyot.
Not the type who will shy away from intimate details, it does not take much for Gallyot to talk about the more personal aspects of his machine.
To increase performance power, a two into one Thunderheader exhaust was fitted to boost back pressure and compression. The original fuel tank was replaced with a bigger 5 gallon tank and at present is able to go to about 350km on a full tank. That works out to about RM30 for a ride from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. A high flow petcock and an S & S carburetor was also added on. As Gallyot describes it, an extra bit of surge would be a great help especially when it comes to moving a King Kong sized rider like him along.
For better braking, twin calipers have been installed on both sides.
“I thought a bit of added braking power would come in handy when it comes to stopping. After all my bike and I are pretty heavy,” says Gallyot.
He also opted for drag handle bars for aerodynamic purposes and a La Pera Gunfighter seat for a more streamlined look, just so that it would not look like he was sitting on an overstuffed pillow. For a touch of unique subtlety, a special kind of black on black wrinkle effect paint in the shape of flames was airbrushed on the front fender. To give the wheels a chunkier look, Gallyot opted for Fat Boy solid aluminium disc rims. The engine and the Softail rolling chassis remains untouched as Gallyot does not want to run the risk of ruining the bike’s soul.
Expectedly, man and machine had some wild days. In the past, before the running of Ultimate Gym took up most of his waking hours, Gallyot would ride down to Hard Rock Café on Fridays, wait till the place was near closing time, jam the front brakes and spin the back wheels and smoke the place out.
“On one side, the manager would be running up to me and telling me to stop because he was afraid that I would chase all his customers away. The customers, on the other hand, would be clapping and asking me to do more,” laughs Gallyot.
For someone who is prone to such crazy stunts, it is sobering to hear Gallyot’s reminder that at any time, a motorbike will only have 2.54 cm of tyre touching the ground. That’s not much traction to speak of and the risk of losing that balance is ever present.
“If you wipeout, you might kill an innocent bystander. Remember that this person may have family and children. Killing him will effect everybody around him. So just think of that the next time you decide to have a few seconds of thrill,” says Gallyot.
For more bike and muscle talk with Gallyot, he can be found at Ultimate Gym, 12-2, Jalan 1/27F, K.L.S.C. Wangsa Maju, 53300, KL. Tel: 03-41436214. Open from 12pm.
Enjoy the article.
Story and Photos by Grace Chen
Ask Terry Gallyot, Mr Asia 1999, who the real love in his life is and he’ll tell you it’s none other than his Harley Softail Springer 92/93. Of course, there is a Penang girl in the picture, but we will not go there. CBT is not a gossip pullout.
Just for a bit of epiphany, the Harley is Gallyot’s second ‘wife’ and it was very much a case of love at first sight when this muscle hunk set eyes on the V-twin 1340 cc stunner at a friend’s workshop in 1998 and decided that it was time for him to part ways with his Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic which he had been riding on for the past six years.
Parting with the Vulcan, as Gallyot reveals, was one of those long goodbyes. After all, it was the Vulcan that got him initiated into Headhunters MC, a motorbike club. Man and machine were initiated into the club in Phuket and while Gallyot prefers to keep the details of his initiation rite private, he discloses that it is not uncommon for newcomers to have to walk around in a box or to have their eyes blindfolded as they are asked to drink a ‘mysterious’ concoction.
Still, the split was inevitable. Gallyot has no regrets however, as he reckons that the Kawasaki had been the closest thing he could afford at that time and any avid biker will tell you that having any bike was better than none.
“Just like wanting to be a bodybuilder has always been in me, it’s the same way with the Harley. When I saw it gleaming at me in the workshop, I knew that we were meant to be together and the first sign was in the Malaccan number plate, my hometown,” recalls Gallyot.
To show off his new ride, one of the very first things that Gallyot did was to make a grand entrance with his new metal bride at the Mr Commonwealth event Melaka in 1998.
“When I reached the check-in area, there was a mixed reaction when I walked in with my leather outfit and Headhunter vest. I must have looked like a character out of ‘Terminator’ which was a stark difference from the other competitors who were looking tense and nervous,” recalls Gallyot who earned a second place in the event.
Gallyot’s affair with his Harley was no doubt an intense one. In the early days of their courtship, it was quite the custom thing for Gallyot to do a disappearing act (even while his gym was running on full!) just so that he could take his bike out for a quickie- a ride round the block and back. These, insisted this 125kg owner of Ultimate Gym in Wangsa Maju, were orgasmic moments. The rumble, the response of the throttle, the very thrill of riding on a Harley-it is a subject that Gallyot could write a book on.
“The Harley is a sturdy construction of steel, not unlike the Japanese models which is full of plastic bits which can easily shatter into smithereens on impact. A Harley however, can cut right through a car. That’s how tough it is,” says Gallyot
For Gallyot and his iron horse, being hefty, tough and macho is what life should be about.
“Don’t even suggest the idea of having ‘Hello Kitty’ painted on my bike. I’d break it!” exclaims Gallyot.
Not the type who will shy away from intimate details, it does not take much for Gallyot to talk about the more personal aspects of his machine.
To increase performance power, a two into one Thunderheader exhaust was fitted to boost back pressure and compression. The original fuel tank was replaced with a bigger 5 gallon tank and at present is able to go to about 350km on a full tank. That works out to about RM30 for a ride from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. A high flow petcock and an S & S carburetor was also added on. As Gallyot describes it, an extra bit of surge would be a great help especially when it comes to moving a King Kong sized rider like him along.
For better braking, twin calipers have been installed on both sides.
“I thought a bit of added braking power would come in handy when it comes to stopping. After all my bike and I are pretty heavy,” says Gallyot.
He also opted for drag handle bars for aerodynamic purposes and a La Pera Gunfighter seat for a more streamlined look, just so that it would not look like he was sitting on an overstuffed pillow. For a touch of unique subtlety, a special kind of black on black wrinkle effect paint in the shape of flames was airbrushed on the front fender. To give the wheels a chunkier look, Gallyot opted for Fat Boy solid aluminium disc rims. The engine and the Softail rolling chassis remains untouched as Gallyot does not want to run the risk of ruining the bike’s soul.
Expectedly, man and machine had some wild days. In the past, before the running of Ultimate Gym took up most of his waking hours, Gallyot would ride down to Hard Rock Café on Fridays, wait till the place was near closing time, jam the front brakes and spin the back wheels and smoke the place out.
“On one side, the manager would be running up to me and telling me to stop because he was afraid that I would chase all his customers away. The customers, on the other hand, would be clapping and asking me to do more,” laughs Gallyot.
For someone who is prone to such crazy stunts, it is sobering to hear Gallyot’s reminder that at any time, a motorbike will only have 2.54 cm of tyre touching the ground. That’s not much traction to speak of and the risk of losing that balance is ever present.
“If you wipeout, you might kill an innocent bystander. Remember that this person may have family and children. Killing him will effect everybody around him. So just think of that the next time you decide to have a few seconds of thrill,” says Gallyot.
For more bike and muscle talk with Gallyot, he can be found at Ultimate Gym, 12-2, Jalan 1/27F, K.L.S.C. Wangsa Maju, 53300, KL. Tel: 03-41436214. Open from 12pm.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
CHAIN LETTER.
Here's something totally not related to bodybuilding or fitness that I want to share with you guys. I think it's damn funny!!! LOL!
Monday, February 08, 2010
CALENDAR 2010
KALENDAR SUKAN BINA BADAN 2010
1) Kursus Kejurulatihan Bina Badan Tahap I
IYC,Bdr.Tun Razak
9-12 Mac 2010
2) Mr.South City Plaza
South City Plaza
13-14 Mac 2010
3) Mr.Aim Point /Mr. Kuala Langat
Aim Point, Bdr.Sg.Emas
Mac/April 2010
4) Mr.Klang Parade
Klang Parade, Selangor
30 May 2010
5) Kursus Kejurulatihan Bina Badan Tahap I (Tentatif)
Ipoh,Perak
2-5 Jun 2010
6) MR.PERAK
Ipoh,Perak
6 Jun 2010
7) Kursus Pengadil Bina Badan
Melaka
8-10 Jun 2010
8) MR.KELANTAN
Kelantan
10 Jun 2010
9) MR.KUALA LUMPUR
Arena Sukan Tertutup, OCM
20 Jun 2010
10) MR.SELANGOR
Klang Parade, Selangor
27 Jun 2010
11) MR.ATM
Pengkalan TUDM, Sg.Besi
Akhir Jun 2010
12) MR.NEGERI SEMBILAN
Seremban Parade
Julai 2010
13) MR.MALAYSIA 2010
Kejohanan Bina Badan Kebangsaan ke 41
Pulau Pinang
Julai 2010
14) 44th Asian Men's Bodybuilding &
2nd Asian Men's Athletic Physique Bodybuilding Championships
Tehran, Iran
2-7 Ogos 2010
15) Asian Invitational Open Cat For Man's (Below 75 kg & Over 75kg-85kg),
12th Asian Master's & 23rd Asian Junior Bodybuilding,
2nd Asian Men Athletic Physique, 27th Asian Women Bodybuilding,
12th Asian Fitness Physique & 7th Asian Model Physique,
SEA Men's & Women's Bodybuilding.
Singapore
29 Sept - 3 Okt 2010
16) 2nd WBPF World Men's &
1st WBPF World Women's Bodybuilding Championships
Bangkok, Thailand
3-8 Nov 2010
17) Kursus Kejurulatihan Bina Badan Tahap II
Kuala Lumpur
17-20 Nov 2010
18) 2nd Muscat Beach Games
Muscat, Oman
6-14 Dis 2010
19) Mr.Bakat Baru
Aim Point, Bdr.Sg.Emas
Akhir Disember 2010
**some dates are TBA hence not listed**
1) Kursus Kejurulatihan Bina Badan Tahap I
IYC,Bdr.Tun Razak
9-12 Mac 2010
2) Mr.South City Plaza
South City Plaza
13-14 Mac 2010
3) Mr.Aim Point /Mr. Kuala Langat
Aim Point, Bdr.Sg.Emas
Mac/April 2010
4) Mr.Klang Parade
Klang Parade, Selangor
30 May 2010
5) Kursus Kejurulatihan Bina Badan Tahap I (Tentatif)
Ipoh,Perak
2-5 Jun 2010
6) MR.PERAK
Ipoh,Perak
6 Jun 2010
7) Kursus Pengadil Bina Badan
Melaka
8-10 Jun 2010
8) MR.KELANTAN
Kelantan
10 Jun 2010
9) MR.KUALA LUMPUR
Arena Sukan Tertutup, OCM
20 Jun 2010
10) MR.SELANGOR
Klang Parade, Selangor
27 Jun 2010
11) MR.ATM
Pengkalan TUDM, Sg.Besi
Akhir Jun 2010
12) MR.NEGERI SEMBILAN
Seremban Parade
Julai 2010
13) MR.MALAYSIA 2010
Kejohanan Bina Badan Kebangsaan ke 41
Pulau Pinang
Julai 2010
14) 44th Asian Men's Bodybuilding &
2nd Asian Men's Athletic Physique Bodybuilding Championships
Tehran, Iran
2-7 Ogos 2010
15) Asian Invitational Open Cat For Man's (Below 75 kg & Over 75kg-85kg),
12th Asian Master's & 23rd Asian Junior Bodybuilding,
2nd Asian Men Athletic Physique, 27th Asian Women Bodybuilding,
12th Asian Fitness Physique & 7th Asian Model Physique,
SEA Men's & Women's Bodybuilding.
Singapore
29 Sept - 3 Okt 2010
16) 2nd WBPF World Men's &
1st WBPF World Women's Bodybuilding Championships
Bangkok, Thailand
3-8 Nov 2010
17) Kursus Kejurulatihan Bina Badan Tahap II
Kuala Lumpur
17-20 Nov 2010
18) 2nd Muscat Beach Games
Muscat, Oman
6-14 Dis 2010
19) Mr.Bakat Baru
Aim Point, Bdr.Sg.Emas
Akhir Disember 2010
**some dates are TBA hence not listed**
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
ULTIMATE GYM - Serious Fitness - Now on Facebook.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Filming of MANDI & Interview for UnseenTv.com.
Hey folks,
firstly I'd like to apologise for not updating my blog in quite a while. One of those moments where you just don't feel like writing anything you know. :)
Anyyyyhow....just a lil update on what's been going down with me.
Did a game show for Astro Wrna ch132 not too long ago called "MANDI". It was a lot of fun doing this program. Had the opportunity to work with Afdlin Shauki's crew again and met many celebrities in the process. Hopefully this program gets high ratings and viewers. If that happens then there's a possibility of more seasons down the road. The host of the show was Din Beramboi....and he's a damn funny character...very spontaneous and had left us all in stitches.
I also had the opportunity to have my girlfriend work with me on this program...we had a blast!!!
firstly I'd like to apologise for not updating my blog in quite a while. One of those moments where you just don't feel like writing anything you know. :)
Anyyyyhow....just a lil update on what's been going down with me.
Did a game show for Astro Wrna ch132 not too long ago called "MANDI". It was a lot of fun doing this program. Had the opportunity to work with Afdlin Shauki's crew again and met many celebrities in the process. Hopefully this program gets high ratings and viewers. If that happens then there's a possibility of more seasons down the road. The host of the show was Din Beramboi....and he's a damn funny character...very spontaneous and had left us all in stitches.
I also had the opportunity to have my girlfriend work with me on this program...we had a blast!!!
Other than that, I was approached by an Australian web tv where they cover about everything related to personalities, fashion to clubs etc etc.
Below is a short clip from the interview which they shot at Ultimate Gym...my playground.
ENJOY!!!
Monday, September 07, 2009
The Evolution of TERRY GALLYOT - Mr.Asia.
Has anyone out there actually thought about what you will end up doing when you grow up? I mean it could be career , sports , entertainment or any other line. I'm sure everyone at some point would have had these thoughts run through their minds right?
Strange enough , I've always liked and wanted to do bodybuilding...even way back when i was a kid. I suppose, for some , these traits are like part of a pre set genetic code or information already embedded in them.
I've always grew up liking strength and power games or sports.Anything physical from lifting heavy objects just for the heck of it to school events like the shot put and javelin and i did pretty well then. But my love for bodybuilding started way back when i wasn't even a teen yet. Watching Lou Ferrigno play the Incredible Hulk on tv then flipping through the pages of muscle magazines and seeing these powerful physiques made me want to be like them when i grew up.
In a way , i kind of already knew that i was destined to be a bodybuilder and after 23 years of doing this, I have no regrets. Flipping through my old childhood album recently, I came across a picture that blew my mind away. A picture that I would like to share with everyone!
Don't laugh hahahahahahahaa....but I think I was about 3 in my pic below.What can one say.....i already showed interest and potential even wayyyyy back then hahahahahahaaa!!!
Enjoy!!!
Me as a kid.
Me 23 years into bodybuilding.
Strange enough , I've always liked and wanted to do bodybuilding...even way back when i was a kid. I suppose, for some , these traits are like part of a pre set genetic code or information already embedded in them.
I've always grew up liking strength and power games or sports.Anything physical from lifting heavy objects just for the heck of it to school events like the shot put and javelin and i did pretty well then. But my love for bodybuilding started way back when i wasn't even a teen yet. Watching Lou Ferrigno play the Incredible Hulk on tv then flipping through the pages of muscle magazines and seeing these powerful physiques made me want to be like them when i grew up.
In a way , i kind of already knew that i was destined to be a bodybuilder and after 23 years of doing this, I have no regrets. Flipping through my old childhood album recently, I came across a picture that blew my mind away. A picture that I would like to share with everyone!
Don't laugh hahahahahahahaa....but I think I was about 3 in my pic below.What can one say.....i already showed interest and potential even wayyyyy back then hahahahahahaaa!!!
Enjoy!!!
Me as a kid.
Me 23 years into bodybuilding.
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