Mr. Lee Haney is one of the greatest bodybuilders in history. He has been bodybuilding for 25 years and has won eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, beating Arnold Schwarzenneger's seven-title record. Now retired from bodybuilding, Mr. Haney is an educator and trainer and works with many world-class athletes. He has served as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports since December 1998. Mr. Haney owns two fitness centers in Atlanta and has been recognized by the President's Council on Physical Fitness, the United States Sports Academy and the International Federation of Bodybuilding. In 1994, Mr. Haney established Harvest House, a non-profit retreat facility for children on a forty-acre farm near Atlanta. Harvest House features nature tours, a petting zoo, and an eight-week summer camp for 12-15 year olds. Mr. Haney received a degree in youth counseling from Spartanburg Methodist College.
Bodybuilding Titles
1991 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1990 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1989 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1988 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1987 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1987 Grand Prix Germany (2) - IFBB, Winner
1986 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1985 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1984 Olympia - IFBB, Winner
1983 World Pro Championships - IFBB, 3rd
1983 Olympia - IFBB, 3rd
1983 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
1983 Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 3rd
1983 Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 2nd
1983 Grand Prix Las Vegas - IFBB, Winner
1983 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd
1982 World Amateur Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st
1982 North American Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st
1982 Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
1982 Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner
1982 Junior Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
1982 Junior Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner
1979 Teen Mr America - AAU, Tall, 1st
1979 Teen Mr America - AAU, Overall Winner
Lee Haney Accomplishments
Even at age 42, Lee Haney's Herculean physique mirrors his equally impressive credentials. As the unprecedented winner of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, besting Arnold Schwarzennneger's seven-file record, Lee is an icon in the fitness industry.
Now retired from his historic body building career, Lee's focus has turned to educating others. Within the sports and fitness arena, Lee is revered among his peers for his comprehensive personal training techniques as well as his contributions to the integrity of exercise in general. Professional athletes and coaches look to Lee for goal-specific sports training and nutrition programs during the off-season and for injury rehabilitation. Evander Holyfield sought out Lee to run his training programs before fighting in two heavyweight title defenses. Lee also joined forces with Philadelphia 76er's Shawn Bradley in order to strengthen and build up the hoopster's post-injury. Most recently, Haney worked with Florida Marlins' Gary Sheffield to improve his overall performance and transform him from a shortstop into a powerful right fielder. How does an athlete choose Lee Haney? "I read about him and it was a fantasy of mine to work out with Lee Haney" recalls Sheffield; one of Haney's many admirers.
For recreational and professional athletes, Lee owns two fitness centers in Atlanta which provide supervised weight training, aerobic, and strength conditioning equipment in addition to extensive nutritional counseling. His first facility, The Lee Haney World Class Fitness Center, is unique in that it is the official wellness center for the city of Atlanta.
In addition to hands-on work, Lee also authored two exercise books, Total Lee Awesome and Ultimate Bodybuilding, further establishing himself as an expert on weight training and nutrition.
Lee's popularity and respected position within his field have provided him with a lengthy list of awards and recognition including Proclamations from three cities and distinguished acknowledgments from The President's Council on Physical Fitness, The United States Sports Academy and The International Federation of Body Building
To Lee, Success is more about fulfillment than trophies or titles, so in 1994, he and his wife purchased a forty acre farm near their home and created the Haney Harvest House, a non-profit retreat facility for children of all races, creeds, and nationalities. "I wanted to be able to give something back. I've been so fortunate to have a lot of good things come my way, and it all comes from values I learned from growing up. If we don't take time now to give some of that back to this generation then when will we?"
