2010 January

Biggest Loser Trainer Kim Lyons Launches Gym in a Bag on QVC

January 8, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

Some of you may know her as Kim Lyons the IFBB Fitness Pro. Many more know her as a trainer on the hit tv show The Biggest Loser. Always a very friendly woman to be around Kim is taking her glowing personality and hardbody to QVC. She’ll be promoting her “Gym in a Bag”. According the maker’s web site (flexsolate.com) the product is the only Grip-Free workout system in the world. Included in the Bag is a workout DVD with Kim as your trainer.

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Kim Lyons’ Gym in a Bag.
Gym in a Bag image via flexsolate.com

The site goes on to say, “You also receive a free-standing flip chart with more than 40 illustrated exercises demonstrated by Kim Lyons. The Gym In A Bag comes with four resistance bands each with four different level of resistance, custom hooks on the ends of each band for easy use during exercise, one set of ankle cuffs, one set of Grip-Free cuffs, one door attachment, one collapsible foam padded steel bar, and one carry bag with padded shoulder strap for easy transportation AND the whole thing fits into any suitcase.”

Kim shared via Facebook her thoughts around the QVC appearance.

Couldn’t sleep last night! Super nervous about going on QVC with my new Gym in a Bag grip free resistance band product! I need all of your support on this one! It’s an awesome product. I’ll post the website as soon as it’s up this weekend so you can check it out. Be sure to watch QVC in the 8EST hour on this coming wed…, 1-13. Kicking off the New Year with a bang!

Good luck Kim and congratulations on the continued success. Fans can follow Kim on her twitter account.

Filed Under: Industry News, Misc

Clean Cooking Clinic

January 8, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

I’m a fan of the FOOD Network and when you’re on a diet or prepping for a show it’s pretty much food porn. Most of the things made on the various shows look delicious but most likely won’t be on your healthy living list. It doesn’t mean you can’t make things healthy and interesting. Here’s an idea to help you do just that.

I encourage those of you in the Denver area to check out IFBB Pro Carla Sanchez’s Clean Cooking Clinic with Chef Randy Reynolds. The clinic will be held on January 23rd from 1-4pm. The cost for the clinic is $35. If you’re interested in this clinic send an email to prteaminfo@gmail.com and tell her Hardbody sent you. This looks like it will be fun and educational.

Chef Randy Reynolds
Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Randy began his culinary training in his parents’ kitchen as a young boy. Growing up by nearby Mexico, along with family influences, created a passion for Latin influenced cuisine that would later be echoed in his culinary training. Through years of extensive traveling throughout North America, spending time on Japanese fishing boats in Dutch Arbor Alaska, and cattle ranches in Kansas City, Randy learned diverse cooking techniques of each culture by using fresh and local ingredients. As a self-taught chef he has opened countless restaurants, Gumbos, Il Fornaio, Sparrow, Tamayo, and La Sandia from the ground up and worked alongside some of the premiere chefs in the country including Josh Boshford, Massamo Ruffanazi, and Richard Sandoval. He has appeared on several morning cooking demos, as well as performed at both the ‘Taste of Colorado’, channel 7 News, and has been featured in a ‘chef expose’ in the Denver Daily News. As a new father, Randy has continued with his love and passion for healthy and flavorful cooking, and currently leads the prepared foods department at Whole foods.

Filed Under: Misc

Las Vegas Hardbody Wanted for Demo Work

January 7, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 2 Comments

One of the top supplement companies is looking for a well-spoken, fit female currently living in Las Vegas for demo work. You MUST live in Las Vegas. If you or someone you know is interested email me and I’ll provide more details.

Filed Under: Misc

Behind-The-Scenes with Victoria’s Secret

January 7, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

Behind-The-Scenes videos are nothing new. People have been doing them for decades but with technology advancing it’s becoming easier to do. Some videos are great, others leave a bit to be desired. Here’s one of Victoria’s Secret from their holiday commercial. What do you think about Behind-The-Scenes footage from photo shoots or commercials?

Do you watch Behind-The-Scenes Videos?

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Polls

Alicia Marie Helps Shanna Moakler Shed 20lbs

January 7, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 5 Comments

IFBB Pro Alicia Marie is no stranger to getting a little Hollywood ink. This time she isn’t being linked to any scandalous activity or appearing in any retro gym ads.

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Alicia Marie signing autographs for her fans.
(note the jugger in the background.)

Her name appears in the January 11, 2010 issue of US WEEKLY magazine for helping former beauty queen Shanna Moakler shed some weight. Shanna is the ex-wife of the kick ass drummer Travis Barker. She credits a Alicia Marie as her trainer and said she, “worked like an animal!”

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Alicia tells me she will be making the transition from the Figure division into the new IFBB Pro Bikini division. Look for her to be on stage this Spring.

Filed Under: Misc

The Panties That Make a Booty Pop

January 7, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 4 Comments

Don’t have a booty? Not to worry. Now there’s “Booty Pop“! The panties that make your booty POP! This is reeeedunkulous. Talk about false advertising of a booty!

I guess it’s socially acceptable for women to pad their bras so why not pad the booty, right?

- Props to consumerist.com for the link.

Filed Under: Ad Watch

Aliens Will Eat The Fatties First

January 7, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

Amusing right? Not so much for a few people in Britain. Check out this story from telegraph.co.uk.

One of Britain’s biggest health clubs has been criticised as insensitive for putting up a sign warning overweight people that they would be eaten by aliens.

The advert was meant to encourage people to join up and lose those excess pounds put on over Christmas – but it has had the opposite effect.

The sign, which features a green alien, read: “Advance health warning! When the aliens come, they will eat the fatties first.”

It then goes on to urge people to take up a special offer to join the health club and spa attached to Cadbury House hotel in Bristol.

But it prompted an angry reaction from some people in the local community, with residents saying it is offensive to those struggling with their weight.

The club, which is one of the largest independent health clubs in the UK, has two purpose-built studios along with a spa, salon and bistro. It employs a team of personal trainers and offers more than 100 fitness classes each week.

– Full story on their site.

It is worth noting that this isn’t the first time this concept has been done. As ADWEEK.com points out this is nearly the exact same thing 24HR Fitness did in 1999.

Filed Under: Ad Watch

Bodybuilding.com’s Personal Fitness Roadmap

January 6, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 2 Comments

I ran across Bodybuilding.com’s new fitness guide and I’m impressed. Visitors can get a custom plan based the type of goals they wish to achieve. Along the way, Jamie Eason and Kris Gethin will teach you how. Check out the promo video and the site, it’s sweet.

Welcome to the home of your custom-built fitness guide! Complete the wizard below so we can get to know you, and we’ll write you a personal fitness roadmap. Top trainers Kris Gethin and Jamie Eason will teach you how to train, eat, and supplement for your specific goal, and they’ll give you the motivation to follow through. It’s fast. It’s free. It’s time to transform.

Filed Under: Misc

Official Statement from the Jen Hen Camp

January 6, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

As reported earlier, Jen Hendershott will not be competing at the 2010 Fitness International in March. Here’s the official word on the 2x Fitness Champ opting out of this year’s event.

Burlington, NC—Two-time Ms. Olympia and Ms. Fitness International Jen Hendershott is sitting out this year’s Ms. Fitness International Competition at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio.

“I have a few nagging injuries I am dealing with from over the years and now I cant seem to pull it all together. I want to be 100%. I have many things in my life that are going on that are VERY personal to me and I appreciate everyone’s respect during this time as I work through it. This was a very difficult decision for me.”

Jen will be bringing 13 girls that are part of Team PGN to the Arnold Classic Amateur Competition “I will spend my time helping them rock the stage and make some dreams come true!“

Jen has been a competitive fitness athlete for over 13 years. She is the current reigning Ms. Fitness International, 2 -time Olympia Champion and owner of PGN (www.pgnnutrition.com), Get Phat Online (www.getphatonline.com), Phat Camp (www.getphatwithjen.com) and Get Phat Promotions (www.getphatpromotions.com). For all of the latest news on Jen visit her website at www.jennyh.com.

“You may see me on the stage again someday. I am always full of surprises! Best of luck to all of the competitors.”

Filed Under: Arnold Classic

Dianna Dahlgren Gets Sinful

January 6, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

Today Affliction clothing is offering 25% off all their SINFUL Hooded Sweatshirts with a special promo code. IFBB Bikini Pro Dianna Dahlgren is the featured model for the promo that’s sure to be seen by thousands of fans. Props to Dianna for her continued success in the modeling world.

Filed Under: Misc, MMA

Top 25 Songs of 2009 Mashup

January 6, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 4 Comments

This is a cool mix of Billboard’s Top 25 songs of 2009. You can download the MP3 for free on the DJ Earworm’s web site. Shout out to IFBB Figure Pro Amy Lee Martin for the find. A solid addition to your cardio playlist.

A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009, according to Billboard.
The Black Eyed Peas – BOOM BOOM POW
Lady Gaga – POKER FACE
Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O’Donis – JUST DANCE
The Black Eyed Peas – I GOTTA FEELING
Taylor Swift – LOVE STORY
Flo Rida – RIGHT ROUND
Jason Mraz – I’M YOURS
Beyonce – SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)
Kanye West – HEARTLESS
The All-American Rejects – GIVES YOU HELL
Taylor Swift – YOU BELONG WITH ME
T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake – DEAD AND GONE
The Fray – YOU FOUND ME
Kings Of Leon – USE SOMEBODY
Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo – KNOCK YOU DOWN
Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain – BLAME IT
Pitbull – I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO)
T.I. Featuring Rihanna – LIVE YOUR LIFE
Soulja Boy Tell ‘em Featuring Sammie – KISS ME THRU THE PHONE
Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne – DOWN
Miley Cyrus – THE CLIMB
Drake – BEST I EVER HAD
Kelly Clarkson – MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU
Beyonce – HALO
Katy Perry – HOT N COLD

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Shake Your Way to Buff Arms

January 6, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 3 Comments

Ladies you only need six minutes a day to get those amazing arms you see in the fitness magazines. How? The Shake Weight of course. Chalk this up to one of the more ridiculous gimmicks you’ll find. Do you reaaalllllllyyy want to trim up? Consider eating the Taco Bell Drive-Thru Diet and use your shake weight while you wait. Combine the two moronic ideas into one!

Props to Momo for the link and comedic commercial.

Filed Under: Misc

2011 – Ultimate Nutrition’s FLEX Pro Bodybuilding & Figure Championships

January 5, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 4 Comments

Mark your calendars for February 26, 2011 for the Ultimate Nurtrition’s FLEX Pro Bodybuilding & Figure Championships. While the competitive season for 2010 has yet to begin, there are already plans for a new show in Los Angeles for 2011. Unfortunately, the IRONMAN Pro will not kick off the year as it has in years past. The event never had a pro figure or fitness portion to it but it did have a NPC Figure event for a number of years. Now fans of men’s bodybuilding and pro figure can see the competition return to Southern California. Props to the people at AMI & supplement company Ultimate Nutrition for bringing things back to SoCal. This event will most likely be 1-2 weeks before the Arnold and a chance to see some top names compete before the Arnold Classic.

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In its first year, the FLEX Pro will feature men’s bodybuilding and professional figure events. The total prize money for the event will be $40,000.

Since taking over the Olympia in 2004, AMI Chairman, President and CEO David Pecker has continually pledged to support the sport of bodybuilding, and the FLEX Pro — along with the increased prize money at the 2009 Olympia — is further proof of that commitment.

This past year, the total prize money for Olympia Weekend was raised to an all-time high. According to FLEX Editor-in-Chief Allan Donnelly, keeping competitive bodybuilding in Southern California — specifically the Los Angles area — was a top priority.

“In a lot of ways, Southern California as the birthplace of bodybuilding,” Donnelly said. “Los Angeles has an incredibly passionate fan base, and bodybuilding fans come here from all parts of the world to experience and be a part of that history. Thanks to Ultimate Nutrition and their commitment to the sport, we are able to continue that tradition.”

WHAT: Ultimate Nutrition’s FLEX Pro Bodybuilding and Figure Championships
WHEN: February 26, 2011
WHERE: Los Angeles, California

Visit FLEXONLINE.com for updates related to this event.

Filed Under: Industry News

Pick the Next Muscle & Fitness Hers Cover

January 5, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 4 Comments

I’ve heard a lot of you complain – and compliment – the recent Muscle & Fitness Hers covers. Well, now is your chance to pick the next Hers cover! Just sign up for the Hers newsletter, and you’ll be on the list of those who get sent the cover tests for each issue.

Sign up for the cover test here:
http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/newsletter/

MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE MUSCLE AND FITNESS READER OPINION PANEL BOX TO SIGN UP FOR THE COVER TEST.

Each month, the crew at Weider puts together between 2-4 Hers covers. Those covers then get sent to the Hers focus group. Based on the results, the cover with the highest percentage of votes gets selected.

This month, Hers will be testing a few options as far as redesigning the look of their covers. Based on their last cover, of Figure Olympia winner Nicole Wilkins-Lee, I personally feel they are on the right track and shouldn’t change much at all, if anything. They are starting to focus more and more on the industry and on competitors, and I would hate to see what is becoming a positive for the industry and the competitors in general take a turn for the worse.

So sign up for the cover test here, and make your vote count for something.

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Injured Knee Forces Greenwood Out of Fitness International

January 5, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 3 Comments

IFBB Pro Tracey Greenwood has been a consistent top six competitor for several years. Along the way she’s collected a few titles and held her own in the Olympia and Fitness International (Arnold) stages. She’s been competing without a break and unfortunately she’ll be forced to take one now.

FLEXonline reports on Greenwood’s injury.

FLEXonline.com reports that due to a tear in her medial collateral ligament (MCL) she will have to pull out of this year’s event. When I spoke to Tracey around Christmas she was contemplating competing despite the injury. She listened to the advices of a few people who encouraged her to get the surgery now rather than later. It’s worth noting that she is not retiring and she will be back on stage this year. It’s not a career ending injury and if all goes as planned you’ll see Tracey back to training 100% in five to six weeks.

Tracey said, “Don’t put me out to pasture just yet Isaac I’ve got a few more shows in me before I retire.”

Jen Hendershott Opts Out of Fitness International

January 5, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 3 Comments

Two-time Ms. Fitness International Champion, Jen Hendershott informed me that she will NOT be on stage competing for her third title this year. Stay tuned for more information on why fitness fans won’t be seeing her on stage and if this means retirement.

Filed Under: Arnold Classic, Industry News

Missy Coles’ Bikini Posing Tips

January 5, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

There are many people conducting posing seminars, workshops and camps related to the new NPC bikini division. While some are certainly qualified others have yet to show that they are qualified to speak on the matter. So, why not take a few tips from someone who has a proven track record for success? Check out this quick bikini posing video from the 2009 overall Team Universe winner, Missy Coles. Missy demonstrates how she approaches the stage and provides some helpful tips for bikini posing. Missy trains under the watchful eye of Team Bombshell.

Check out more videos on bodybuilding.com.

Filed Under: NPC Team Universe

Eason Adds Another Cover

January 5, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 4 Comments

Jamie Eason continues to grace the covers of magazines in and out of the fitness industry. She’s the current cover girl for Austin Fit, free fitness publication in Texas. The cover claims she’s the “World’s Fittest Model”. I’m not sure what the criteria is to become the “world’s fittest model” however she is doing a great job of getting noticed. Look for Jamie in upcoming ads for MuscleTech, Bodybuilding.com and others.

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Jamie Eason on the cover of Austin Fit Magazine.

Check out the interview with Jamie on www.austinfitmagazine.com.

“I’m not afraid to eat, that’s for sure,” she says. “Eating whole, non-processed foods has become so important. Eating clean keeps my engine going all day, and it keeps the weight off.” - Jamie Eason, Austin Fit Magazine.

Filed Under: Interviews

Arnold Amateur Bikini Winner Gia Allemand Tries to Win Love in 2010

January 4, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 8 Comments

The first NPC Bikini contest took place at the Arnold Amateur event last year in Columbus, Ohio. Gia Allemand won the short class but ended up being bested by former UFC Octagon girl Ali Sonoma for the overall crown. The win for Gia wasn’t without controversy from those in attendance. Now, she’ll battle controversy of another kind on ABC’s The Bachelor. The two hour season debut of the show aired tonight. Any Hardbody readers watch this show? If you do and happen to see Gia, please comment below.

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Arnold Bikini Short Class Winner Gia Allemand
Contestant on ABC’s The BACHELOR

Filed Under: Arnold Classic, Misc

G’s Fitness Tip of the Week

January 4, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

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Is obtaining those perfect Washboard Abs one of your goals for the new year? Remember, having that stomach you always dreamed of is not accomplished my doing 1000 crunches a day! There is no such thing as spot training! The only way to accomplish that “perfect” six pack is by working out on a regular basis and making it an all-encompassing lifestyle. You have to have every piece of the puzzle from a healthy diet, cardiovascular and weight training, and of course incorporate your abdominal exercises a few times a week.

My suggestion is you first concentrate on what you eat, NOT how many crunches you do in a day!! This is the most important piece of the puzzle.

Here are a few simple ways to clean up your diet:

- Drink at least three liters of water per day (100 oz)
- Eat at least 5 small frequent meals a day, preferably 6-7
- Eat TONS of green vegetables and moderate amounts of fruits per day (fruit suggested for your post workout)
- Eliminate fried foods, cheese, processed sugar and basically ANYTHING white!
- Eliminate fatty red meat – eat mostly lean red meats such as turkey breast, chicken breast, fish, egg whites, and protein powders.
- Eat your essential fats (omega, 3-6-9′s)

With a clean balanced diet, cardio and resistant training, including your abdominal exercises you have the tools, now utilize them!!
Happy New Year!!

Gina Aliotti
IFBB Figure Professional

Visit GinaAliotti.net for more tips and healthy info.

Filed Under: Gina Aliotti's G's tip of the week

Good Monday Morning

January 4, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

“People seldom want to walk over you until you lie down.”
–Elmer Wheeler

Filed Under: Misc

The Official Arnold After Party

January 3, 2010 By Isaac Hinds Leave a Comment

Check out arnoldpartywiththepros.com for information on the “official” after party of the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival. The event will take place on Saturday evening after the Arnold Classic.

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From the web site:

Something new and exciting is planned for the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. On Saturday evening, March 6, we will present the second annual Arnold Party with the Pros at The LC Pavilion immediately following the Arnold Classic and Strongman contests. The world’s top professional athletes in bodybuilding. fitness, figure, strongman, and leading athletes from the wide range of sports represented at the Arnold Festival – will all be invited to this special celebration.

This official “After Hours Party” will be the place to be!

The 2010 Arnold Party with the Pros will offer night long fun, drinks, dancing, music, and entertainment. All the top celebrities who annually attend and participate in the Arnold Sports Festival weekend will be center stage. We hope you will join us in supporting this premier event.

Filed Under: Arnold Classic

Hardbody Chandella Powell Makes UFC Debut

January 2, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 1 Comment

It didn’t take long for the UFC to cut Natasha Wicks from their roster. Natasha won the Maxim/UFC Octagon Girl contest in May and was cut last month. She’s one of the women featured in the 2010 Girls of BSN calendar.

Tonight former Playboy Playmate Chandella Powell will make her UFC debut as an octagon girl alongside Arianny Celeste. This photo, taken by Combat Lifestyle, shows the new Octagon girl rock’n a hardbody and more muscle than Natasha and Logan (the other girl cut).

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New Octagon girl rock’n the Hardbody.

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Chandella & Airanny getting ready for tonight’s fights.

Filed Under: Misc, MMA

The People of Walmart Rap

January 2, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 5 Comments

This is Hardbody. No, not the people in it but the rap about some of the characters you will see on the website, peopleofwalmart.com. In case you needed a little motivation to workout, this is it. Some vulgar language in it so watch who is around when listening. Enjoy.

Filed Under: Misc

Happy New Years Hardbodies

January 1, 2010 By Isaac Hinds 2 Comments

Happy New Years and Happy New Decade to all of you. Make it a kick ass YEAR! We have lots of goals to achieve and it begins from within. Set your mind to whatever your goals are this year and get it done.

New Years Day with U2