Jud started his fitness journey while at the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School; before attending the United States Coast Guard Academy, where he played football and sailed on Americas Tall Ship the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle. The combination of collegiate sports and military life led Jud to shift his focus toward human performance and fitness. Jud found himself at the University of Delaware where he majored in nutrition and dietetics and continued to build his physique. Jud spent his summers as a lifeguard in Bethany Beach, DE where he made countless rescues keeping the beach safe. Jud now owns his own training center CrossFit 1st State and shares his knowledge with athletes there daily. He also writes health columns for newspapers.<P> Jud has been featured on the cover of the following magazines:<BR> - Exercise for Men Only<BR>  - American Health and Fitness (Spanish Lang. Edition)<BR> - Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.<P> Jud has also been featured in the following magazines:<BR> - Muscle and Fitness<BR>  - Exercise for Men Only<BR>  - Maximum Fitness<BR>  - Men's Exercise<BR>  - Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness<BR>  - Men's Workout<BR>  - American Health and Fitness<BR>  - Olympians News (Italy)<BR>  - Cosmopolitan<P> Jud was featured in the following book:<BR>  - Alpha Male Challenge<P> Jud was also the contributing author for:<BR> - The Swat Workout