Riho Halgma: A profile of an Estonian fitness athlete
Riho Halgma is a fitness athlete from Tartu whose story extends beyond the gym. This profile brings together his results, favorites and candid answers to give you a clear picture of the person behind the athlete.
Riho Halgma and his sporting background
Full name: Riho Halgma. Username on sites such as amazon.ee: riksx. Date of birth: 05.06.1982. Place of birth: Tartu. Current home: Tartu.
He trained at the MV Sports Club gym and practiced acrobatics at TÜASK. Relationship status: single. Height: 185cm. Competition weight: it varies, but somewhere around ~76kg. Off-season weight: ~77kg.
His measurements tell their own story. Biceps: relaxed 31.5 cm / flexed 36cm. Chest: 108/118.5cm. Waist: 80cm. Thigh: 56cm. Calf: 38.5cm. These are more than dry statistics: they give a snapshot of his physique at the time.
Why did Riho Halgma stand out in fitness?
For Riho, fitness was about more than muscle and stage condition. He brought a background in wrestling, fire sport and acrobatics, along with a feel for choreographed routines. That combination made his profile interesting: strength, flexibility and movement came together.
Competition results: European Championships in Romania, fitness, 9th place, 06-09.05.2005. XX Estonian Cup in Bodybuilding and Fitness, 12.03.2005. Fitness placing: I. Estonian Fitness Routine Championships, 16.03.2005, placing: I. Estonian Bodybuilding Cup, 2000. Youth bodybuilding placing: I.
He also earned a string of placings in fire sport: Baltic Fire Sport Championships, 2000, hook ladder climb up the training tower, 7th place. Estonian Fire Sport Championships, 2000. 100m obstacle course, A category, placing: I. Estonian Fire Sport Championships, 2000. Men’s fire pump event, placing: III. Estonian Fire Sport Championships, 1998. 4x100m, placing: III. Estonian Fire Sport Championships, 1998. 100m, B category, placing: III. Estonian Fire Sport Championships, 1998. Hook ladder climb up the training tower, placing: III.
His wrestling results deserve a mention too: Estonian Cadet Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, Jaan Jaago Memorial, 03.04.1996, placing: I. Estonian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, 22.02.1996, placing: I, 46kg. International Rukkilill Games in Greco-Roman Wrestling, 1996, placing: I.
Training, goals and self-assessment
Riho was straightforward and direct when talking about himself. Occupation: I’m a student. Hobbies and interests: photography, fitness, artistic gymnastics, acrobatics, breakdance, hip-hop, aesthetic group gymnastics, motorsport, hill climbing, hi-fi audio. That list goes a long way toward explaining why the routine mattered to him.
Greatest fear: the dentist J. Greatest virtue: optimism, a warm heart and kindness. Greatest flaw: I can’t remember anyone pointing anything out lately. Person he admires most: Jackie Chan. What he admires most in people: honesty. What he dislikes most in people: taking their anger out on others. Liars.
He named Ott Kiivikas as his role model in bodybuilding and fitness. Biggest disappointment in bodybuilding: people don’t know how to judge routines. Asked how much bodybuilding had affected his personal life, his answer was clear: quite a lot, and always positively.
What would he like to change? Fitness should have age groups or something similar. Main source of motivation in bodybuilding: an athletic physique. The most important thing you need to have any hope of success in bodybuilding: proper nutrition. A simple truth, but one you can sometimes forget in the gym.
Personal bests: bench press, 120kg at 76kg. That’s 44kg above my body weight. I’m sure there’s more to come. Another personal best sounds very different: jumping into crystal-clear water from 8m. From 10m, the fall takes too long; I’d scream all the air out of my lungs on the way down. The result: a risk of drowning.
Physical strength: flexibility. Physical weakness: legs. Goal in bodybuilding: a European Championships medal. Why bodybuilding? A healthy mind in a healthy body. An athlete is easy on the eye, too.
Riho Halgma‘s favorites and personal quirks
His favorites add a little more color to the portrait. Season: definitely summer. Newspaper: – Joke: -. Car: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T. Film: there are lots. Drink: Bacardi Breezer Watermelon. Time of day: 13:09:07. Singer: -. Animal: cats.
Music: chillout, R&B. Day of the week: Friday. Actor: Jackie Chan. Overused expression: oh dear, there are lots :P. Clothing: depends on my mood. TV show: -. Food: pizza. Magazine: the more kW and dB, the better 8). Athlete: -.
Opinion of Marek Kalmus: he’s bigger and stronger than me, after all, so I’ll keep my opinion to myself :P. Opinion of Ott Kiivikas: two thumbs up, and that says it all 8). Contact: riksx@hot.ee. Website: http://rxfoto.pri.ee.
FAQ
Who is Riho Halgma?
Riho Halgma is a fitness athlete from Tartu with a background spanning bodybuilding and fitness, wrestling, fire sport and acrobatics.
What was his biggest goal in bodybuilding?
His goal in bodybuilding was a European Championships medal. He cited an athletic physique and the idea of a healthy mind in a healthy body as his motivation.
What did he consider essential for success?
He considered proper nutrition the most important factor. Without it, he said, you have no hope of success in bodybuilding.
Author: joker
Source: WHO – physical activity.
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