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Rock’n Riley Returns

April 9, 2010 By 9 Comments

IFBB Fitness Pro Erin Riley has established herself as one of the rocker chics in the industry. No, not because of any wild nights or destroying hotels rooms but rather her routines. She always performs to some type of kick ass rock song and it suits her well. The amount of strength she brings to the stage matches the music she uses in her routines. Last year at the Orlando Pro she finished just out of the money in fourth place. Erin was sidelined with an injury for most of 2009 but she’s back and gives everyone a sneak peak at her routine.

From the looks of things she hasn’t missed a beat and we can expect another powerful, rock’n routine from her in Orlando.

Filed Under: IFBB Orlando Pro, Misc

Hardbody Music: Hollaback Girl

April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Gwen Stefani is one hardbody female singer with not only her voice but also her bod. “Hollaback Girl” is one of her more popular songs.

Let me hear you say this sh*t is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
(This sh*t is bananas)
(B-A-N-A-N-A-S)

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Lift For Life

April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Those of you in and around the Knoxville, Tennesse area will want to head to The Rush Fitness Complex this Saturday, April 10th. The event will have a “Lift for Life” bench press contest, with all the money raised going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Hardbody ladies in attendance will be IFBB Figure Pros Jessica Putnam, Kathleen Tesori and Nicole Wilkins-Lee. The ladies will be participating in a free seminar that will cover all aspects of dieting and training.

WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010 – 10am-2pm
WHERE: Knoxville, TN – The Rush Fitness Complex

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Filed Under: Misc

Reader Poll in Muscle & Fitness Hers

April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Have you picked up the latest issue Muscle & Fitness Hers? Of course you have, right?! The latest issue has been well received and with good reason. It has a fresh new design and lots of content that hardbody people like you will enjoy. Check out page 28 and you’ll see the results from the sports bra reader poll.
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Thank YOU for participating! HARDBODY.com will continue to team up with Muscle & Fitness Hers in the months ahead. Also check out “TWIST & TURNS”, my column towards the back in every issue.

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ISS Research Signs Lori Harder

April 8, 2010 By 1 Comment

ISS Research has great tasting products and they also have pretty good taste in women. Last month they signed Sony Vecchiarelli and this month they’ve added Lori Harder.

Andrea Wilson from ISS Research shared, “Lori Harder is an inspiring fitness model and trainer who overcame a family history of obesity to attain better health for herself and a successful career. ISS recognizes Lori as a role model and a natural fit for the OhYeah! brand. With her killer physique, outgoing personality and drive to make an authentic difference is peoples’ lives, you can be sure Lori will leave her mark on the OhYeah! brand!”

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Lori Harder joins the ISS Research team.
Photo by Imirage provided by ISS.

Lori recently competed at the Arnold Amateur bikini competition and when asked about signing with ISS said, “I am so pumped to be part of ISS Research and the OhYeah! Team!  The company and its products represent a community of individuals committed to better health and I am honored to be a part of it!  This is a great step in my career, as I have been looking to be a part of something bigger than myself, in order to encourage and help change the lives of others. I am incredibly grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Keep your eyes peeled for ISS and OhYeah! because this is going to be a GREAT year!”

Find out more about ISS Reasearch’s products on Bodybuilding.com.

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NPC Northern Colorado Photos and Results

April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The 2010 NPC Northern Colorado was a sellout and have a record number of entries. Check out the full results and photos from the event on Bodybuilding.com. Congrats to all the competitors who competed and achieved their goals.

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Outside the Boulder Theatre

Filed Under: Contest Results

Supplement Review: Gaspari Nutrition MyoFusion

April 8, 2010 By 8 Comments

I’m on the go all the time and it’s a constant challenge to get meals in and healthy ones at that. While I try to get whole foods in for most of my meals I rely on shakes to keep my stomach from going ballistic. I’ve been told countless times, by nearly every supplement company that they have the best tasting product. Shocking, right? That’s to be expected from any good representative of a company but is it always the truth? Nearly every weekend (from March to November) I’m at a bodybuilding/fitness competition and I sample a number of products at these events. Many are good, some are pretty crappy but few are great.

When I was told that Gaspari Nutrition’s MyoFusion was one of the best tasting shakes, I thought here we go again. I recently tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor and was pleasantly surprised. When it comes to making shakes, I prefer to use a blender but that’s not always available. Some protein powders end up clumpy and don’t mix well when in a shaker bottle but that’s not the case here. The MyoFusion mixed well in a shaker bottle and the blender. My preferred method of use… 10oz of water, 2 scoops of protein, 12 ice cubes and blend for 2 minutes. It blends perfectly and more importantly tastes great. Another thing I noted is that if you let it sit for a few minutes you won’t see anything sink to the bottom. Many protein shakes will settle and when you get to the bottom of the cup you’ll wonder what the hell you’re looking at.

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Gaspari’s MyoFusion gets the Hardbody Seal of Approval.

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Note: I was not paid to endorse or review this product. If you’re looking for a honest review and have a product you think would get the Hardbody Seal of Approval, drop me a note. If your product sucks you might want to rethink contacting me. My goal is to let the thousands of daily readers of hardbody.com know what products are great, which are pretty good and which fail to hit the mark.

Filed Under: Supplements

Hardbody Music: Party People

April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Where my party people at? Where my party people at? Repeat about 20x and you have a song by Nelly and Fergie.

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Rest in Peace Tony Nowak – Creator of the Arnold Classic Jackets

April 7, 2010 By 1 Comment

I red via Lonnie Teper’s Facebook page that Tony Nowak, the man behind creating the Arnold Classic jackets passed away. Lonnie shared, “Terrible news…Tony Nowak, one of the most generous human beings I’ve ever met, passed away while on vacation in Italy with his son.”

Tony Nowak was the man behind the Arnold Classic jackets from the beginning. I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Tony at the 2009 Arnold Classic. He was a kind man who always took the time to chat.

Rest in peace Tony, your work will never be forgotten.

Filed Under: Arnold Classic, Misc

Pregnancy with Andrea Taylor

April 7, 2010 By 4 Comments

While in Los Angles, I had the opportunity to shoot with NPC bikini competitor, fitness model, personal trainer and mom-to-be Andrea Taylor. The last time we shot it was the day after the NPC USAs and she was a blast to work with. The setting was a little different this time and she had a new addition to her body but it was every bit as fun. Andrea is 8 months pregnant and defines “fit pregnancy”.  As you can see from this sample shot she looks great!

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Andrea Taylor 8 months pregnant with her first child.

Dre’s back with another hardbody Fit Pregnancy contribution…

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Houston, we have a problem! The baby is breech and the little stinker just refuses turn over. Where this stubborn behavior comes from… I have no idea! My vision of a natural childbirth is dangling before me as I do everything my doctor suggests to make him flip. Ever been poked in your pinky toes with needles? It’s actually not that bad! I’ve been going to acupuncture and it’s amazing how much he responds to it but I can still feel his head above my belly button! So for now, the question of what kind of delivery I’ll have is still up in the air. Only about 4% of babies are breech but Tripp still has time to flip before we are forced to have a C-Section. Please pray that he does!!

The good news is I feel great! I’m still working out (despite the funny looks I get) and I don’t feel huge at all! Something worth noting: There was a study done about pregnant women and exercising. Because the hardbody way of life involves exercise, our babies have to “fight” for their nutrients. When women who exercise throughout their pregnancy suddenly stopped, they had abnormally large babies. This was due to the fact that the babies were so used to fighting for their nutrients, even after the mom stopped working out, the babies would still do that and ended up huge! So, keep up the movement preggos!

I had the pleasure of shooting with Isaac this past weekend and had a blast- as always! We took some very cute prego pics and I got a nice little workout (and a few “wows” from Isaac) with the lifting shots we took. Isaac got a glimpse of my “I have to prove I can still do this, that and the other thing, even though I’m pregnant” attitude- good for a laugh that’s for sure! As we were shooting, beautiful hardbodies were coming in to get their makeup and hair done and as I admired their rockin’ bodies, I would look down at my belly and smile. This pregnant body isn’t as bad as I was expecting! Sure, my mother patted my butt the other day and asked in her very kind way “Mi ija, are you swollen?!” Thanks mom. But despite her caring comment, I feel quite comfortable with my 24 pregnant lbs and can’t wait to see the shots Isaac took!

Filed Under: Keeping Fit with Dre's Pregnancy

Stay-at-Home Mom Finds Herself Through Competing in The NPC

April 7, 2010 By 1 Comment

Next month, Stay-at-home mom Careen Cadiz will take the stage at the 2010 NPC Contra Costa. The mother of two was recently interviewed by The Record, a Stockton California newspaper, en route to rediscovering herself.

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Photo by Michael McCollum/The Record


Read about Careen’s journey to the Contra Costa and find out why she decided to compete.

Filed Under: Misc

“Tone It Up” Ladies Learn to Snowboard with Oakley

April 7, 2010 By 1 Comment

Katrina Hodgson and Karena Dawn are two fitness ladies who are doing some fun stuff with their “Tone It Up” web site and videos. In their latest video they learn to snowboard in Park City at Oakley’s ‘Learn to Ride’ event. The ladies are ride’n in style with some sweet boarding gear and also enjoy a little Muscle Milk along the way. Ladies take notes from these two, they’re branding themselves in a fun, creative way and in the process they’re getting more modeling work.

Filed Under: Misc

Safiya Johnson Switches to Bikini

April 7, 2010 By 4 Comments

IFBB Pro Safiya Johnson achieved IFBB Pro Status at the 2008 Team Universe event in the fitness division. She went on to compete in the 2009 Atlantic City Pro Fitness where she finished 10th. Safiya was the 2003 NPC Teen National Fitness Champ and after years of competing in fitness, she’s decided to switch to bikini. I caught up with Safiya days out from the Orlando Show of Champions and here’s what she had to say…

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Photo by J.M. Manion – courtesy of Safiya Johnson.

Where are you living? Columbia, South Carolina

Why the switch to bikini from fitness? I have been competing in fitness non-stop since the age of 16. I guess you could say it has been my passion/obsession for over the past 8 years. While I will always have a deep appreciation for the sport of fitness and its athletes, I feel like I am better suited for bikini at this present moment. As a fitness competitor I have always struggled to keep up on a muscular level. I am naturally a smaller petite woman and putting on size has not always been the easiest thing for me. I still have a lot of developing to do before I can become competitive within the sport and I dont mind taking the time to develop those areas. I am not saying that I am hanging up my dancing shoes forever because it is certainly in my heart to perform and being on stage is where I know I belong. I do however feel the need to take a step back and put alittle time into “ME” and certain areas of my life that need my attention.

I feel that bikini is a great opportunity to showcase my athletic physique in its most natural state. I am excited to see the various shapes and sizes within the division and am confident that I will bring a good mixture of fit and feminity.

Why debut at this show in bikini? Honestly, the timing was right. I would of loved to have participated in the very first pro bikini show but New Zealand just wasnt an option for me. I do most of the funding for my shows so I have to pick and choose wisely and the Europa Show of Champions seemed like a good show for me to get my feet wet in bikini.

Some people will say, well Safiya fitness is on the decline why wouldn’t you compete in fitness? Fitness may be on the decline in numbers, but certainly not in the caliber of athletes. The beauty about this sport and the IFBB is that there are different divisions and as an athlete, I have the freedom to choose. It is not unsual to see an athlete compete in fitness one year and maybe figure the next. I am choosing what is best for me at this present moment and right now that is bikini. Each year, as my physique continues to change I will reassess my place within the sport and make the best decision.

What can people expect to see from you on stage in Orlando? I am really excited about Orlando. Even though I have graced the stage many times, I have never competed in bikini. But not to worry…there will be no “deer and headlights” here, lol. It will certainly be different experience for me, but I am confident that I will rock the stage and have fun with it. People can expect to see a petite yet curvier Safiya than they have seen in the past


Good luck Safiya!

Filed Under: IFBB Orlando Pro, Interviews

Hardbody Music: Big Girls Don’t Cry

April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Fergie is one hardbody singer. Her “Big Girls Don’t Cry” is a little sappy but I still dig her voice.

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Walk With Watson – “Live Like You Were Dying”

April 6, 2010 By 18 Comments

IFBB Figure Pro Andrea Watson made her pro debut at the 2010 Fitness International. She was slated to make her second pro appearance next weekend at the Orlando Show of Champions however those plans have been put on hold. Walk with Watson on her latest journey.

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As I was driving to work this morning, and listening to my favorite country radio station, the song “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw came on the radio. I know that many of you are gagging right now and can’t get past the country music thing, but the words of the song speak volumes. Take a look if you get a chance at the lyrics here.

Last year when I was going through a rough time in my life I often listened to this song to keep me in a positive mind-frame. Today, as I once again am facing challenges, I think about the message and remind myself that every day is a gift and that we should live each day like it may be our last. Are there things that you’ve been putting off because you have tomorrow? Is there something that you’ve been dying to try but haven’t made the time to do? Are there people, family, or friends in your life that you have not forgiven because of petty things that have happened in the past? Forgiveness is a blessing in disguise. If you found out you only had a short time to live would you have any regrets? Why wait for bad news to “Live Like You Were Dying?”

I have been incognito for awhile and have not responded to any emails, Facebook comments, etc. I have been in and out of the doctor’s office dealing with some medical issues (back, stomach, some too personal to list) and have been having a really rough time. Ever since my surgery last year I have not been 100%. I have not been able to train like I did the first time around. My body and mind have taken a beaten and I’ve really been struggling. I’ve been down, down, down and not in a positive place. My doctors want me to let my body rest and put training and competing on hold. I’ve really been struggling with their advice but know that it’s the best thing for me right now. I once again am turning to my faith to help me get through this time.

Some people may say that I’m throwing everything away and just to push through it. However, we are all guilty of judging a book by its cover. Well folks, this cover may look good on the outside but the inside needs some work. I am not looking at this as a challenge; this is an opportunity. I am not giving myself a pity party or looking for sympathy by far! I don’t need any of that. Judge me if you want…believe what you want to believe…say what you want to say….but please respect me as I would you. I am continuing to stay positive and am asking God for strength.

Will I compete again? When and if the time is right. The champion will always live inside of me so don’t count me out.

I want to thank my manager and my coaches for their continued support. Also, to all of my family, friends, and supporters thank you for always encouraging me and believing in me. Many blessings to you all.

Filed Under: Walk with Watson

Jenn Gates has a boy!

April 6, 2010 By 1 Comment

2008 Figure Olympia Champ, Jenn Gates gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Jaxon Michael Latimore was born yesterday and checked in at 5lbs 13oz. Little Jaxon will join big brother Payton and sister Addie at home soon.

Congratulations!

Filed Under: Announcements

Erin Stern’s Operation Orlando

April 6, 2010 By 3 Comments

IFBB Figure Pro Erin Stern finished in the runner-up position at the 2010 Figure International. She’ll be back on stage next week looking to notch her first pro win. Can she do it? Follow along with Erin’s Operation Orlando.

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To cheat or not to cheat…

Four weeks have passed since the Arnold, and a lot has changed – after the A, I ate a whole pizza, was asked to compete in the New Zealand Pro the week after, started more sport-specific training, and signed a lease on an apartment 100 miles away from where I’m currently living!  Well, after the pizza I started my depletion/prep for the NZ show, drove to Miami for an expedited passport, and… we just couldn’t get the travel details together in time! That night I had to reassess my training plans and refocus prep to the Europa. Back to carbs, creatine and crucial weight and track workouts!

Fast-forward to today. I have been moving stuff a little bit at a time and training 2-3x a week in Tampa. I’m sprinting more on the track, power-lifting and really lovin’ the workouts! My training has been tougher, I’ve been eating more – and I feel ready to compete… right now!  The show is about two weeks away and I’m faced with the dilemma of having a cheat meal or not. Looking at my progress pictures, I decided to take Saturday off and up my calories for the day.  It shouldn’t have been a tough decision if I had just listened to my body (note to self) :) .

Last year, I got into “cardio pre-contest mode,” and at the end of the season I was about 5lbs lighter on stage than I should’ve been. I think it was from being on the forums, on facebook and other sites where other competitors were getting ready for shows.  I would read updates like, “it’s 5 a.m. and I’m up for my first round of cardio,” or “so-and-so diets for 12 weeks prior to a show.” I felt like I should be doing tons of cardio, too!  I didn’t take into consideration that I had been doing shows all year, and that instead of all that cardio I should be in the weight room working harder on improving the weak points in my physique!

There is no coasting into a show – we all have to make adjustments based on how our physiques currently look, and hopefully these adjustments will lead to improvements.

Time will tell…

Filed Under: IFBB Orlando Pro

G’s Tip of the Week – Watch out for “Zero”

April 6, 2010 By 2 Comments

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Don’t think that just because it says, Zero Fat, Zero Carbs, Zero Saturated Fat and Zero Calories it’s truly Zero everything! I know how many people consume products thinking they are completely guilt free, think again There is a loophole in the system, Go Figure!!!

Products with less than 0.5 grams of fat, trans fat, carbs, calories, fat per serving are allowed to list their content as zero. The problem with this is if you eat more than one serving of a product with just a small amount of trans fat, you may end up consuming a significant amount.

You know that “No Calorie, No Fat Butter Spray”? Oh yes, thought it was too good to be true? It sure is!! That entire spray bottle has more than 900 calories and 90 grams of fat!!

Tip: Look for the words “partially hydrogenated” on ingredient labels. This means there are some trans fat present, even if the listed content is zero.
Have a great week!
Gina

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

Firm Lifted Buns in Just Three Minutes

April 6, 2010 By 4 Comments

This ridiculous commercial guarantees you’ll have great legs in just three minutes. WHAT? YES, it’s a “three minute miracle”! Oh and let’s not forget if you use this you will get “firm lifted buns” too! This $200 piece of crap cracks me up. Sorry, my bad if you order right away it only costs $149.95.

The things people think up…



Thanks to Tiffany from GreenwoodAtc.com for the tip.

Filed Under: Ad Watch

Hardbody Music: Drop it Low

April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

“Drop it Low” by Ester Dean & Chris Brown will stick in your head for awhile. Drop it! Drop it Low Girl…

yeah girl i love that when your booty goes boom boom boom
boom boom boom oooohhh
drop it drop it low girl
drop it drop it low girl
drop it drop it low girl

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Do you pay attention to men’s shoes?

April 5, 2010 By 3 Comments

Most women love their shoes but what about when they are on a man? Ladies do you pay attention to what type of shoes men wear? In Amanda Latona’s FLEX magazine column she is anti-flip flops. When asked about it in California she nearly flipped over the thought of a man wearing flippy-flops.

Do you pay attention to a guy's shoes?
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Filed Under: Polls

Dianna’s Tip of the Week – Cold Hard Cash

April 5, 2010 By 1 Comment

Dianna “DD” Dahlgren is back with her tip of the week.

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Hey everyone! I hope you’re doing great! For this week’s tip I want to talk about good ole CASH!

I never carry cash on me and always use my credit cards… unfortunately I have run into many problems because of it. Taxis, stores, supplies, etc… Sometimes these services require cash only. So now when I get ready for a booking, I ALWAYS make sure I have cash. Make sure to save your receipts for reimbursement!!
;)

Have a great week everyone!
Xoxo

Filed Under: Dianna Dahlgren's Hardbody Blog

2010 Orlando Europa Show Of Champions Competitor Lists

April 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Orlando, Florida will play host to the 2010 Europa Show of Champions next Saturday. This year’s event will feature not only IFBB Pro Fitness, Figure and Bikini but also a NPC event. The competitor numbers aren’t huge, yet but look for a number of women to be added before showtime. As of today the competition looks like this…

FITNESS – April 6th update
Myriam Capes
Regiane Da Silva
Nicole Duncan
Allison Ethier
Victoria Larvie
Amanda Marinelli
Kayde Puckett
Erin Riley
Kristina Rojas
Sandi Stuart
Sylvia Tremblay

FIGURE
Listy Allen
Cheryl Brown
Raechelle Chase
Linda Fodor
Candice Keene
Danielle Kifer
Nina DiTommaso Morgan
Erin Stern
Tammy Strome
Taylor Waldrop
Tessa Wood-Thomes
Jessica Wright

BIKINI
Jamie Baird
Melissa Coles
Janet Harding
Shay Monroe
Shelsea Montes
Nathalia Moreira
Marzia Prince
Kira Rivera

Over the weekend in Boulder a few pros mentioned they would be competing in this event. Listy Allen and Taylor Waldrop both said they will be competing in the figure event while Camala Rodriquez plans to do fitness. Nathalia Moreira will also make her pro debut in bikini. Visit orlandosportsexpo.com for more information on this event.

Filed Under: IFBB Orlando Pro

Trish Warren Quits Weight Training

April 5, 2010 By 3 Comments

Branch Warren was in Boulder, Colorado guest posing while his wife Trish competed in the NY PRO Fitness over the weekend. When I spoke with Branch I mentioned that Trish’s physique looked improved from last year. He told me the funny thing was that she’s doing less weight training than ever.

After her second place finish in New York, Trish did an interview with RXmuscle.com‘s Dave Palumbo. During the video interview she tells Dave the same thing. “I just completely quit weight training because the Olympia I was too muscular,” said Trish. Keep in mind that Trish has been weight training for years. She’s genetically gifted (or cursed depending on your point of view) and able to hold muscle easily. She goes on to share that she will be guest posing nearly every weekend from now until the Olympia and watch out for the Warren’s in Las Vegas this fall.

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Trish Warren with RXmuscle.com’s Dave Palumbo.

Filed Under: IFBB New York Pro

Hardwork Results in Hardware for Ohio Ladies

April 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Judy DeShon and Stacey Radwany competed in the NPC Natural Ohio Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini competition a couple weeks ago and they recently received some attention in the Tallmadge Express. It was the ladies first competition and for DeShon it came at age 51. She shared, ““I hope we can inspire other women to step out and be amazed by what they can do.”

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The ladies with their hardware from the show.
Photo via tallmadgeexpress.com

– Read the full story here.

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Hardbody Music: Need You Now

April 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” is currently sitting in the top ten on iTunes store, not too shabby of a tune.

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Tanji Johnson Takes the Big Apple

April 4, 2010 By 1 Comment

Tanji Johnson was the favorite heading into the 2010 New York Pro Fitness competition and last night she delivered. She rocked the house with a kick ass routine that secured the win. She was challenged by Trish Warren in the physique rounds but in the end Trish had to settle for the bridesmaid spot once again. It as the same position Trish was in last year at this contest when Shannon Meteraud took top honors. Bethany Wagner showed an improved physique and was in the money once again. Tina Durkin narrowly missed the top three and had to settle for fourth. Rounding out the top five was Allison Either from Canada. Allison brought a much improved package to New York than that of Columbus. She was second in the routine round, behind only the winner Tanji.

IFBB NY PRO FITNESS RESULTS
1. Tanji Johnson*
2. Trish Warren*
3. Bethany Wagner*
4. Tina Durkin
5. Allison Ethier
6. Sylvia Tremblay
7. Kristina Rojas
8. Kayde Puckett
9. Amy Villa-Nelson
10. Stacy McDowell
11. Lauren DeNapoli
12. Amanda Marinelli
13. Julie Costa

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Top three at the NY PRO FITNESS. Photo Courtesy of J.M. Manion.

*Qualify for the Olympia. For complete scorecard visit IFBBpro.com.

Filed Under: IFBB NY PRO

Hardbody Music: Ladies and Gentleman

April 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to the show…. Please come inside. “Ladies and Gentleman” by Saliva is a great warm up tune to get you in the mood. The song is set to a video compilation of UFC Heavyweight’s Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin. They will square off in Las Vegas on July 3rd.

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NY Pro Fitness Prejudging – 2 Piece Swimsuit

April 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The IFBB Pro Fitness division is comprised of two rounds, the two-piece swimsuit round in the morning and the two-minute fitness routine in the evening. This morning thirteen women took the stage at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center and it looks like the opening round is belonged to Trish Warren. Trish was on top of her game and when called back out for the final comparison she was in the middle. Can she nail her routine and leave the Big Apple with a win? We’ll have to wait and see but it won’t come easy. Tanji Johnson and Bethany Wagner are on her heels. Bethany was much improved at this show and the extra time since the Fitness International suited her well. Tanji wasn’t as sharp as we’ve seen her in the past but she was still in the money. Look for these to be your top three ladies at the end of the show tonight.

That’s not to say it’s a lock because in a few hours they will take the stage and perform their fitness routines.

Tina Durkin, and the Canadian duo are in the mix for the top 6. Alison Either and Slyvia Tremblay (the two women from Canada) both debuted last month at the Fitness International and are improved from that show. Who finishes higher will be a toss up but they’ll need to pull a better routine than Trish, Tanji or Bethany for any hope at a top three spot.

Check back later tonight for full results.

Filed Under: IFBB NY PRO

Fitness Olympia Champ Carol Semple Stay’n Fit

April 3, 2010 By 1 Comment

IFBB Fitness Pro Carol Semple was in attendance last night at the NPC Northern Colorado competitor check-in. Carol was the 1997 Fitness Olympia champion and considered by many to be a pioneer in the routine rounds. Many of the moves you see women perform in today’s fitness routines originated with Carol. Most notably the legs over the head pushup.

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1997 Fitness Olympia Champion Carol Semples stay’n fit.

Carol is keeping herself in great shape and still follows the industry. I asked her how she was keeping fit and she told me she’d taken up training with fabric, the kinda stuff you see in Cirque Du Soleil. It sounded incredibly difficult but pretty cool. She’s also keeping busy with her company Infinite Supplements and promoting the NPC Warrior Classic, a new addition to the Colorado competitive scene.

Filed Under: Misc

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