Viktor
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"I got really, really deep into powerlifting like I had been doing in the past, mismanaged my cardiovascular program very, very bad, and that's due to me just doing my own thing and not being under a trainer's wing," he admitted. "I wasn't eating as well as I could, and I was more worried about lifting weights than running as much as I should have been. I went through that [last] spring, and I got myself in shape [last] summer and passed the conditioning test, and I was ready to go.
"I've totally overhauled everything that I've done, starting with having a nutritionist and working with the right companies to put the right things in my body – not only during the season but year-round, now," added Pierce, who weighed in at 345 pounds for the Ravens.
He also anticipates – and is willing – to adjust as needed per the Vikings thoughts on playing weight.
"When I get to meet everyone in person [in Minnesota], I'm sure they have a nutritionist on staff, and they'll check out my body fat, see how that's doing and make up their own plan," Pierce said. "They seem to like that, for a big guy, I have good feet and can redirect pretty well and tend to be around the ball whenever I'm on the field. That's something for us to sit down and talk about and make sure everybody is on the same page. … I will be ready to roll as soon as day one starts."
Now having a better handle on his physical conditioning and balance between strength and cardio training, Pierce is thrilled to be joining the Vikings and brings to the table a shining reputation as a run-stopper.
He isn't satisfied with success only against the run, though.