43-year-old Steve Alexy is an inspiring man.
He suffers from cerebral palsy, a condition categorized by permanent movement disorders. But as Alexy's recent viral video shows, it can't hold him back.
Alexy was participating in a Natural Bodybuilding competition organised by American organisation OCB and emerged the champion. This was his second time participating in the event.
His performance inspired spectators to give him a standing ovation.
On social media, his video has been shared thousands of time and Alexy's fans have now set up an instagram account @steve_alexy_bb dedicated to him.rs The video was shared by fellow bodybuilder Suzi Farren Newman on Instagram and Facebook. "I watched Steve hit the stage a few years ago and I couldn't believe how dedicated he was! Well, a few years later he's still just as dedicated and looks absolutely amazing. Steve has cerebral palsy, but it doesn't have him," she wrote.
OCB shared his photo on Facebook saying, "Bodybuilding changes lives and it is for everyone!"
"I wish more people with a disability of any kind would just try working out. Never let anyone tell you, you can't because you have a disability," his mom told OCB.
Sixteen years ago, Alexy began training to be a bodybuilder to show people that a physical disability cannot define them or limit their potential. With time, his strength improved, and so did his bodys stability and coordination.
He started working with his current trainer Chris Lovelette in 2011. "I told him, if we break you, we're right next to the hospital, don't worry," Lovelette told pilotonline.com.
His workout was pretty routine, and he used more machines than free weights. Then, in 2013, Alexy expressed interest in entering bodybuilding contests.
"I told him, if that's what you want to do, I'll make it happen," said Lovelette.
Alexy began coaching specifically for the 60-second routine performed at these competitions and in 2014, he was awarded the outstanding achievement award by OCB. "Just because I have a problem doesn't mean I can't do what able-bodied people can. It may take a different path, but you can get there," he told pilotonline at the time.
"I'll never be comfortable in my own skin having CP, but when I see results of my training it helps a lot," he said.
Keep inspiring the world, Steve!
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