614-824-BODY (2639) • 294 E. Long St. Columbus, Ohio • CONTACT
Rich Lauro
Rich Lauro is the co-owner and manager of Beyond Limits Training. Rich trains a diverse client base from beginners to high school students, to bodybuilders and figure athletes. He has helped hundreds transform themselves over the past several years, get into shape and win competitions. Rich serves clients throughout central Ohio and the United States via online programming.
Rich is a professional natural bodybuilder in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) and is sponsored by Controlled Labs and the Nutrition X. He is also the co-promoter for the INBF Natural Buckeye Classic and WNBF Pro Tournament of Champions Bodybuilding and Figure Championships. If interested in visiting Beyond Limits or training with Rich contact him as follows:
Phone: (614) 284-5037
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Website: www.richbodyfit.com
Bio & Background
Rich began his own training 17 years ago with high school athletics. Eight years ago Rich began training clients and he has worked with hundreds since then. He has a B.S. in in Business Administration from the Ohio State University and was certified as Personal Fitness Trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Rich worked in corporate banking for 5 years before transitioning to full-time training and combined with his athletic background has developed professionalism, determination and an analytical approach to training. He has worked with all kinds of clients through the years and is able to provide a flexible approach depending on the need.
Rich's bodybuilding achievements include a 3rd place at the 2011 WNBF Pro Southern Natural and wins at the 2009 INBF Naturalmania Nationals, 2007 NPC Natural Ohio and 2005 ONBF Mr. Ohio.
Photos & Success Stories
This fall Rich helped several bodybuilding and figure competitors compete with great success. Amy Anderson placed 1st in Ms. Fit Body and earned her WNBF Pro Card, and also place 1st in the Women's Lightweight Bodybuilding. Matt Stolz in Florida placed 2nd at the INBF Amateur World Championships, 1st at the INBF Florida State and 1st overall at the NANBF Florida.
Other clients excelled at the INBF Cardinal Classic including Eric Trexler (1st Novice Men), Renee Chaney (2nd Novice Figure), Jessica Hart (3rd Novice Figure), Ben Mitchell (3rd Novice Men) and Charlene Maldonado (6th Novice Figure.
To visit Rich's Client page on his website CLICK HERE.
News & Blog
Jan. 31 - Follow Rich's training and blog online at BB.com with updates every few days!
Beyond Limits Training with Rich Lauro
Dec. 23 - Congratulations to Charlene for BB.com Transformation of the Week Honor
Client Charlene Maldonado first beat cancer then she dropped 37 lbs to compete. CLICK HERE to read her story.
Dec. 23 - Leanest Winner Wrap-Up
31 gym members and friends set out to shed pounds and inches. 23 people dropped 283 pounds and 52 inches, while 10 people went the distance for 12 weeks. This is just another reason why Beyond Limits is the best gym in Columbus, Ohio. Client Jeff Legates took the runner-up nod dropping 46 pounds and 6 inches in 12 weeks.
Dec. 8 - Strongest on the Hill
Team Beyond Limits Training represented well at the Denison University 4th Annual Strongest on the Hill competition! Rich took the runner-up nod in the open lightweight Strongman division and client Ben Mitchell finished 3rd. Trainer Adam Atkinson finished 4th, while Tamika Rosa and Katie Colburn gave their best in the competitive women's open division. CLICK HERE to watch the highlight video on our Youtube channel.