Phil Heath started his career playing basketball earning a D1 Basketball scholarship at the University of Denver, where he graduated with a BSBA in Business Information Technology.

Heath learned about bodybuilding throughout college and turned pro by winning the 2005 Mr. USA overall title. Phil then went on to win the Colorado Pro, New York Pro (Rookie Season), Ironman Pro Champion, and Mr. Olympia, earning 13 IFBB Pro victories, never placing outside the top 5 in the world throughout his career (2006-2020).

Phil Heath is now a public speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist for the Autism Awareness MakeitFit Foundation)