Weightlifter Ortiz credits hard work over hype
Silver City native Henry Ortiz rose from 125 pounds to 180 pounds in a year through disciplined lifting. He explains two forms of weight training, power lifting and body building, and notes six week training cycles, high protein meals, and minimal milk during intense periods. Ortiz, a WNMU senior and four-time place winner in local meets, stresses dedication, proper guidance, and affordable equipment for gains.