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Fitness Industry’s Baddest Party

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Jason Dhir presents VELOCITY on Saturday night, March 3, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. The annual charity after-bash is always a wild and crazy time in Columbus. Check out the flyer below. We’ll be there. Will you?

VELOCITY presented by Jason Dhir
• Saturday – March 3, 2012
• The event will take place at Bluestone (formerly known as BoMA). 583 E. Broad St., Downtown Columbus.
• Doors Open at 9:30pm
• To pre-purchase tickets or for more information visit groovetickets.com or jasondhir.com
• 21 and over. Dress to impress

 

 

 

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MMA Star Ronda Rousey Joins Team Gaspari

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Ronda Rousey is an accomplished athlete and on the road to success in the Mixed Martial Arts world. She’s the perfect example of how combining athletic talent with a personality can lead to sponsorships and endorsement contracts. Gaspari Nutrition took notice and signed Ronda to a two-year deal. Props to Team Gaspari for supporting hardbody women and congratulations to Ronda!

We have the chance to meet her at the LA Fit Expo and she’s awesome.

 

 

MMA Rising Star and Olympic Judo Medalist Ronda Rousey Joins Team Gaspari

Gaspari Nutrition is proud to welcome Ronda Rousey to its team of elite athletes who exemplify hard work and discipline to reach their fitness and competitive goals.

Lakewood, NJ (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 - Gaspari Nutrition®, a globally distributed sport nutrition company, is proud to announce they have signed Olympic Judo medalist and Strikeforce title contender “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey to Team Gaspari. The brand continues to diversify its global brand strategy to encompass some of the best functional athletes on the planet who utilize Gaspari products as part of their nutritional plans.

“Ronda represents an elite class of athletes that have had the rare opportunity to compete at the highest levels of competition on the world stage. Rarely is there such a blend of athletic mastery, functional strength, and beauty in one package. Ronda will be a true asset to Team Gaspari and an excellent representative for all hardcore female athletes around the world,” said Vice President of Brand Strategy and Product Development, Daniel Pierce.

 

ronda rousey signs gaspari

Daniel Pierce, Ronda Rousey, Joe Volgey - photo by Ron Avidan

 

Ronda is one of three sisters and her mother Ann also had a decorated Judo career. In August 2008, Rousey competed at the Olympic Games in Beijing. She lost her quarterfinal but won the Bronze medal match. With the victory, Rousey became the first American to win an Olympic medal in women’s judo since its inception as an Olympic sport in 1992.

In the cage, Rousey has won all four of her professional fights with the longest lasting only 49 seconds. Rousey will challenge Miesha “Takedown” Tate for her Strikeforce 135lb title in the main event on March 3, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio during the Arnold Sports Festival. She will make her first appearance for Gaspari Nutrition at the Arnold Expo on Sunday following the fight on Gaspari TV. This will be a live telecast and Ronda certainly isn’t shy in front of the camera.

Look for Ronda to appear on both Gaspari TV and Gaspari’s global advertising campaign representing a new breed of Team Gaspari athletes alongside UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and fellow rising MMA star “All American” Brian Stann. She will be actively blogging at ronda.gasparinutrition.com and making appearances with Team Gaspari around the country. Gaspari Nutrition is known for hard-hitting and clinically validated products and Ronda will now be among the fitness elite that are members of Team Gaspari.

About Gaspari Nutrition®
Gaspari Nutrition is headquartered in Lakewood, NJ and is a rapidly expanding, healthy lifestyle sports company that develops and distributes a full line of nutritional supplements. Gaspari’s propriety and award winning products address all categories of an active lifestyle including muscle building, weight loss, and general fitness through a daily nutritional supplement regimen. They are one of the few companies to sponsor independent, 3rd party research on their products to prove their efficacy. Gaspari Nutrition is sold in over 85 countries and available in over 5,000 US retail outlets that include GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Kroger, Dick’s Sporting Goods as well as over 100 online stores, including Bodybuilding.com, Amazon and DrugStore.com. For more information, please visit http://www.GaspariNutrition.com.
See more photos of Ronda from her first appearance with Gaspari!

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IFBB Figure Pro, Alea Suarez Signs with Fahrenheit Nutrition

January 11, 2012 By 1 Comment

Congratulations to IFBB Figure Pro and Hardbody Alea Suarez. Alea successfully made the transition from the Bikini to Figure division and competed in the 2011 Figure Olympia. She steadily refined her physique and added the muscle she needed to contend in Figure. Alea not only rocks a hard body on stage but also at home where she is a proud mom leading by example.

PRESS RELEASE:
Hutto, TX (PRWEB) January 11, 2012 -The Fahrenheit brand, emblazoned with flames that match its intensity for cutting-edge sports nutrition added boldly to its ranks on Monday, signing IFBB Figure Pro, Alea Suarez as their newest in an impressive line of sponsored athletes.

Winner at the 2009 NPC National Bodybuilding, Bikini, and Figure Championships, Suarez followed with back-to-back all-star campaigns in 2010 and 2011, notching eleven top-ten finishes, including an impressive third-place finish in IFBB’s 2011 Phoenix Pro Figure Competition.

Suarez made history in 2011, becoming the first competitor to ever successfully make the switch from bikini to figure competition as a professional.

Fahrenheit CEO William Mellors down-played her IFBB accomplishments, preferring to describe Suarez’s off-stage success as equally significant – calling the young fitness star ”the perfect role-model for our men and women.”

“The industry knows Alea is a star competitor,” said Mellors, “and her likeness will definitely be an asset in our digital and print marketing. But what I want our people to know is that Alea Suarez has forged historical success in this highly competitive industry while raising (and home-schooling ) three beautiful young children, maintaining a successful marriage for fourteen years, and running a successful business.”

Suarez takes the responsibility of her position seriously, noting, “I would like to be an inspiration, to encourage other women to take care of themselves so they can always be there for their families. Being a role model for my children is first and foremost, but I’ve realized the impact of being an IFBB professional. I have an opportunity to reach out to other women who find it difficult to fit fitness into their lives.”

As for her relationship with Fahrenheit Nutrition, she adds, “The team at Fahrenheit definitely gets it. Behind all of the hard work, there’s a definite science to this business, and the team that stays out front will see the greatest gains. I love the integrity Fahrenheit shows in their product line. On top of everything else, I’m an ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, so I really appreciate the fact that they have a great respect for fitness and for the recovery-side of training. Their enthusiasm for their own products is infectious, and I’m excited to be on-board. I look forward to representing Fahrenheit in 2012!”

To learn more about Fahrenheit Nutrition and its line of cutting-edge supplements, visit http://www.fnutrition.com. Consumers are also encouraged to follow Fahrenheit Nutrition on their growing Facebook site @ facebook.com/fnutrition.

Every product delivered by Fahrenheit Nutrition is guaranteed to meet or exceed label claims. Every formulation is packed for performance and backed entirely by years of clinical research and in-the-gym testing. Our POWERFUL and INNOVATIVE line of supplements is guaranteed to MAXIMIZE your hard work and commitment!

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2011 Bodybuilding.com Site Awards Announced

December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The votes have been counted and 2011 Bodybuilding.com site award winners are in! There are a few hardbody women who are on the list. Check out bodybuilding.com for their complete list of site winners.

2011 Bodybuilding.com Site Awards

Via Bodybuilding.com:
What Are The Site Awards?
Anyone who’s flexed or posed on a stage knows that judging bodies of work is a highly subjective endeavor. The same goes for the Bodybuilding.com Site Awards. Your favorite workout might not even break a sweat on the next fitness enthusiast; another person’s No. 1 recipe might seem ho-hum to you. But across 32 categories, we chose the content and talent that raised the bar in some meaningful way in 2011.

How Were They Chosen?
The winners fall among three main categories: Community Participation, Site Content, and Bodybuilding. Each category is further broken down into subcategories: most active forum member, best photo gallery, best writer, top pros, top amateurs, video, and much, much more.

Narrowing the field to a group of nominees was hard enough; selecting winners was agonizing. And, by agonizing, we mean, “We get paid to look at video clips of Amanda Latona all day?” We also canvassed industry experts for their take, incorporating their feedback. Of course, even those nominees who didn’t take the top prize still made their mark in 2011. See, that’s what’s great about fitness: Everybody wins.

So check out our picks. Disagree with any? Like we need to tell to let us know…

Fitness Competitor of the Year: Adela Garcia
Adela remained untouched as the queen of fitness with her 4th Fitness International and 6th Fitness Olympia titles this year. Fitness careers aren’t supposed to last this long, but Adela just gets better and better

Figure Competitor of the Year: Nicole Wilkins
Nicole stepped up her game and physique this year and won both the Figure International and Figure Olympia titles, as well as placed first in all three of the other pro shows that she entered. Behind the blinding smile, she’s a dominator.

Bikini Competitor of the Year: Nicole Nagrani
At 19-years old, this med school student won the first ever Bikini International title, as well as the Bikini Olympia this year.

Best New Pro of the Year: Brittany Tacy
Brittany won her pro card at the USA’s in July, and has proven in a short time to be a top bikini contender at the pro level. Look for this Cytosport athlete to be stirring up the top spots in 2012.

Visit Bodybuilding.com for all the completes list of site awards. Congratulations to all.

 

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2012 Arnold Invite List Announced

December 22, 2011 By 14 Comments

One of the most anticipated events of December, besides what’s under the Christmas tree, is the Arnold invite list. Each year right before Christmas Santa comes a little early for a few IFBB pros. This year there were some names that didn’t make the list. Perhaps they were on his naughty list? Who do you think should have been on the list that isn’t?

 


2012 Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International, Figure International and Bikini International Official Invite Lists:

2012 Arnold Classic (14)
Fouad Abiad
Gustavo Badell
Lionel Beyeke
Matthias Botthof
Evan Centopani
Eduardo Correa
Brandon Curry
Dexter Jackson
Michael Kefalianos
Ben Pakulski
Shawn Rhoden
Branch Warren
Ben White
Dennis Wolf

2012 Ms. International (15)
Maria Rita Bello
Brigita Brezovac
Kim Buck
Tina Chandler
Alevtina Goroshinskaya
Monique Jones
Iris Kyle
Debi Laszewski
Cathy LeFrancois
Zoa Lindsey
Geraldine Morgan
Yaxeni Oriquen
Kim Perez
Alina Popa
Maria Segura

2012 Fitness International (17)
Michelle Blank
Jodi Boam
Myriam Capes
Regiane Da Silva
Tina Durkin
Allison Ethier
Adela Garcia
Oksana Grishina
Tanji Johnson
Diana Monteiro
Julie Palmer
Kayde Puckett
Camala Rodriguez
Daniella Ruban
Kizzy Vaines
Sheri Vucick
Bethany Wagner

2012 Figure International (16)
Jelena Abbou
Teresa Anthony
Cheryl Brown
Krissy Chin
Ava Cowan
Heather Dees
Alicia Harris
Raquel Hernandez
Candice Keene
Gloria Keplinger Tarpley
Sue Knott
Larissa Reis
Erin Stern
Gennifer Strobo
Latisha Wilder
Nicole Wilkins

2012 Bikini International (18)
Jennifer Andrews
Jaime Baird
Abbie Burrows
Juliana Daniell
Sonia Gonzales
Candyce Graham
Diana Graham
Jessica Jessie
Lexi Kaufman
Nathalia Melo
Justine Munro
Nicole Nagrani
India Paulino
Jessica Paxson
Natalie Pennington
Monique Ricardo
Tianna Ta
Christine Vargas

The 24th Annual Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International, Figure International and Bikini International contests will be held March 2-3 at Veteran Memorial and the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio during the Arnold Sports Festival. Visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com for more information and www.ticketmaster.com/arnold for ticket information.

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Detroit Tops in Healthy Airport Restaurants

December 21, 2011 By 1 Comment

A report by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) revealed that many airport restaurants are adding healthier options to their menus. A group of PCRM dieticians reviewed the food served at some of the busiest airports in the United States and scored their findings. According to their report, the average score in 2001 was 57 percent. That number has risen to 83 percent, which is encouraging news to travelers.

healthy airport food

 

The score was was determined by dividing the number of restaurants offering at least one healthful option by the total number of restaurants. Airports that do not serve entrées, such as snack food kiosks and small coffee shops, were not included in the review. A restaurant was rated as “healthful” if it served at least one low-fat, high-fiber, cholesterol free breakfast, lunch, or dinner entrée.

WINNER: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport received a score of 100 percent and topped the list for the third year in a row. The report states, “Despite the variety of healthful options at many airports, high-fat, high-cholesterol foods are still abundant. Terminals at Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta are clogged with eateries serving hot dogs, fried chicken, and pizza. Many restaurants at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offer only burgers or other greasy bar food.”

Detailed Review
Following is a summary of what PCRM nutrition experts found at each airport, ranked from best to worst:

1. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport – 100%
Healthful Restaurants – 59
Total Restaurants – 59
Detroit tops the list for the third year in a row. It’s the only airport in the history of PCRM’s report to receive a perfect score—twice. Every restaurant at the airport offers at least one healthful entrée, such as a veggie burrito (hold the cheese) at Diego’s Mexican Cantina, the black bean burger at Slapshotz, and the hummus and veggie platter at the Heineken Bar.

2. San Francisco International Airport – 96%
Healthful Restaurants – 65
Total Restaurants – 68
San Francisco lags slightly behind Detroit in second place for the third year. But its score continues to ascend—up from 95 percent last year. Hungry travelers can enjoy the organic smoky split pea soup with a hummus and veggie wrap at the San Francisco Soup Company or a beet salad, tofu wrap, quinoa bowl, or udon noodles at Plant Café and Pinkberry.

3. Washington Dulles International Airport – 92%
Healthful Restaurants – 35
Total Restaurants – 38
Dulles was last year’s most improved airport. It gains just three points this year and climbs from fourth to third place. Options for health-conscious passengers include the grilled veggie sandwich (hold the cheese) at Harry’s Tap Room and pasta with marinara sauce at Famous Famiglia.

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – 86%
Healthful Restaurants – 57
Total Restaurants – 66
Minneapolis gained a point this year, moving up from sixth place last year. Diners seeking cholesterol-free meals can enjoy the organic oatmeal (ordered with soymilk) or the roasted beet and pear salad (hold the cheese) at French Meadow Bakery and Café or the smoked tofu burrito or wrap with Cajun, Thai, or teriyaki flavors at 360 Gourmet.

5. (tie) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – 83%
Healthful Restaurants – 82
Total Restaurants – 99
DFW drops a point from last year, but moves up to fifth place. Health-conscious travelers can find healthful options, including the poblano, potato, and zucchini taco (hold the cheese) at Urban Taco and the falafel wrap or three-bean chili at Ufood Grill.

5. (tie) Las Vegas McCarran International Airport – 83%
Healthful Restaurants – 48
Total Restaurants – 58
Las Vegas continues its impressive climb, gaining six points and moving from 11th to fifth place. In 2010, it gained 11 points and moved up from its 2009 position in last place. A smoked tofu burrito is available at 360 Gourmet and a vegan wrap with hummus is available at more than 10 of the restaurants operated by the HMSHost, including Bar One, Home Turf
Sports Bar, and Wipeout Willy’s.

6. (tie) Denver International Airport – 82%
Healthful Restaurants – 46
Total Restaurants – 56
It was a turbulent year for Denver, which dropped six points—after a gain of eight points last year. Filling, low-fat choices include the veggie burger at the Boulder Beer Tap House, the portobello mushroom sandwich (ask for no cheese) at the Colorado Sports Bar, and the Colorado Sunshine Wrap or the tofu wrap at Itza Wrap! Itza Bowl!

6. (tie) Miami International Airport – 82%
Healthful Restaurants – 60
Total Restaurants – 73
Miami International Airport gained a point from last year, moving from eighth place to sixth place. Visitors can try the hummus platter at Beaudevin and the Unique veggie burger or the Asian veggie salad bowl at The Counter.

7. (tie) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – 81%
Healthful Restaurants – 46
Total Restaurants – 57
Phoenix gains a point, making a slight recovery from last year’s seven point drop. Just 46 of the airport’s 57 restaurants offer a healthful, cholesterol-free entrée. Low-fat meals include the chopped Mediterranean salad, hummus appetizer, and bruschetta (hold the cheese on each) at Barfly and the veggie rice bowl or burrito (hold the cheese on both) at Blue Burrito.

7. (tie) Charlotte Douglas International Airport – 81%
Healthful Restaurants – 39
Total Restaurants – 48
Charlotte is this year’s most improved airport. It made a huge jump from 12th place last year with a score of 72 percent. The airport still has room for improvement, but many of its eateries do offer a healthful, cholesterol-free meal option. Health-conscious passengers can choose the veggie burger at Stock Car Café and the portobello mushroom and red pepper sandwich (hold the cheese) at the Carolina Beer Co.

8. Orlando International Airport – 80%
Healthful Restaurants – 33
Total Restaurants – 41
Orlando maintains its 2010 score of 80 percent, but still climbs from ninth to eighth place. Hungry travelers seeking heart healthy fare should try the vegetarian lentil chili at McCoy’s Bar and Grill or the vegetarian sandwich at ZaZa’s Cuban Café.

9. (tie) Los Angeles International Airport – 76%
Healthful Restaurants – 42
Total Restaurants – 55
This celebrity hotspot drops from eighth to ninth place this year, losing five points from last year’s score. Healthful highlights include the Vegetarian Works pizza (hold the cheese) at Malibu Al’s, vegetable sushi rolls at Sushi Boy, and the roasted pepper and eggplant sandwich at Brioche Dorée.

9. (tie) Baltimore/Washington International Airport – 76%
Healthful Restaurants – 31
Total Restaurants – 41
BWI declined slightly from last year’s score of 79 percent. Thirty-one of the airport’s 41 eateries now offer low-fat, cholesterol-free entrées. The Silver Diner remains the best bet for savvy travelers. It offers a portobello vegetarian stir-fry with tofu, veggies, and wheat noodles in teriyaki sauce, as well as a summer salad and a veggie chili with kidney beans, mushrooms, carrots, and squash.

10. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – 75%
Healthful Restaurants – 27
Total Restaurants – 36
This airport made the second biggest gain this year—eight points—helping it move out of its last place position in 2010. Hungry passengers should search for meals such as the Asian peanut-tofu wrap at Hudson Aero Mart and Hudson Euro Café or the balsamic garden panini with squash and zucchini (request no cheese) at National Airport Grill. Many other eateries only offer burgers and other greasy bar food.

11. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 71%
Healthful Restaurants – 64
Total Restaurants – 90
Atlanta’s airport—the world’s busiest—fell to last place this year. Terminals are clogged with restaurants serving hot dogs, fried chicken, and pizza. But travelers looking for healthful meals can find a few choices, including spicy tofu made with vegetarian broth at Asian Chao, burritos or tacos with black beans, pinto beans, or tofu crumbles and grilled veggies (hold the cheese) at Moe’s Southwest Grill, or Bistro Del Sol’s Mediterranean Trio: hummus, tabouli, and stuffed grape leaves.

 

All information for this story from PCRM Airport Food Review 2011.

Filed Under: Announcements, NUTRITION

Abby Wambach Named AP Female Athlete of The Year

December 21, 2011 By 1 Comment

Congratulations to USA Women’s Soccer star, Abby Wambach for being named AP Female Athlete of the Year. Abby helped lead the U.S. soccer team to a runner-up finish and help revive America’s interest in women’s soccer. The 31-year old Wambach is the first individual soccer player, man or woman, to be win one of the AP’s annual sports awards, which began in 1931. She collected 65 of the 214 votes cast. A distant second in the voting was Wambach’s teammate, Hope Solo (38 votes).

ap female athlete of the year

Wambach is a competitive yet humble athlete. I had the opportunity to meet Abby at the ESPN W + Women’s Summit this summer and you could feel her passion when she spoke. It’s not an act it’s who she is as evident in her comments to the Associated Press. “I’m not a person who cares much about (individual) awards, but I really appreciate you guys recognizing this team,” Wambach said. “It helps keep this sport alive, and it’s really important.”

Read more on ESPNw.com.

Lead photo via AP youtube video show within.

Filed Under: Announcements, Soccer

Fitness Sensation Oksana Grishina Signs With SAN

November 28, 2011 By 3 Comments

Top IFBB Fitness Pro Oksana Grishina has gone from placing tied for 16th in her first pro show to one of the best in the world. Currently residing in California, Oksana has joined one of the leading supplement companies, SAN Nutrition.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SAN:
SAN has added IFBB Pro Fitness competitor Oksana Grishina to Team SAN. Oksana is an accomplished athlete who has graced the stage internationally at some of the most prestigious fitness competitions in the world, including the Arnold Classic, & IFBB Olympia. Fitness is her life; not only is she an athlete, Oksana also carries a degree in Physical Training and Sports. Her expertise is a great addition to Team SAN, where she will be a contributing writer to the Team SAN blog, providing tips, motivation and sharing her fitness lifestyle. SAN is honored to have her as a member of the Team.

Congratulations Oksana! Fans will likely get the chance to see her compete on the Arnold Sports Festival stage once again in March of 2012. Official lists are announced in about a month but you can almost bet the farm that Oksana will be a leading contender at the Fitness International.

Follow Oksana on Twitter at @OksanaGrishina and SAN on twitter at @SAN_Nutrition.

 

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Recording Number of NPC Competitors Taking Their Talents To South Beach

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Earlier this year records were set at the NPC USA competition when nearly 700 hardbody men and women (691 according to The Swami) hit the stage. That record will easily fall this weekend at the NPC Nationals in South Beach, Florida. When we heard that there would be nearly 900 competitors we were stunned but now we’re floored. In a press release issued this week the number of competitors taking their talents to South Beach is approaching 1,000. Yes ONE THOUSAND men and women!

 

PRESS RELEASE:

More Competitors Than Ever Will Hit the Stage for the 2011 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships
Record Breaking Number Of Contestants! Approaching 1,000 Top Bodybuilding, Bikini, Fitness, Figure And Phisique Athletes are Signed up to Compete for the Ultimate Amateur National Titles and Pro Status on South Beach This Week. November 18th & 19th- The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 15, 2011 – Never before seen record number of contestants are registered to compete in what’s shaping up to be the record breaking largest National Bodybuilding Championships! South Beach will be scorching hot as the fittest bodies in the country prepare to hit the beach to compete for the ultimate pro division status at the NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini & Men’s & Women’s Physique Championships, presented by GNC and MuscleTech.

The country’s leading champion bodybuilding, figure, bikini, and physique athletes will be staying at Miami’s posh Gansevoort hotel for a variety of registration and press activities taking place throughout the weekend. The Fillmore at Miami Beach Jackie Gleason Theater will be ground zero for the actual competitions, which will kick off with prejudging at 3pm Friday afternoon, November 18th.

Additionally, the vast majority of companies and business concerns that support this competitive sport will be represented in a large lobby exhibition of their products and services.

All the competitions are officially sanctioned by the National Physique Committee of the USA (NPC). The NPC Nationals is the ultimate yearly qualifier for IFBB pro status.

The NPC is the NCAA of competitive amateur bodybuilding in the US and sanctions more than 1,000 events around the country. All these yearly events lead to the Nationals, its crown jewel.

Event schedule:

Friday, November 18th
Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Bikini and Men’s Physique Preliminaries (Tickets $50 – General Admission)

Saturday, November 19th, 8:00 a.m.
Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Figure, Women’s Physique Prejudging (Tickets $40 – General Admission)

Saturday, November 19th, 6:00 p.m.
ALL FINALS

(Tickets $125 & $75 – All Seats Reserved)

Tickets are available at http://www.nationalbodybuilding.com, http://www.livenation.com or at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater box office.

Many of the current IFBB pro bodybuilders, fitness and figure athletes, along with many other sports celebrities will be in attendance. In years past, the event attracted a wide range of noteworthy athletes from NFL and NBA players to WWE pro wrestlers and UFC fighters.

For More information, contact:
Pam Betz, Event Manager 407-876-4467 pambetz(at)aol(dot)com
James Goll 917-626-4769 jg(at)24-group(dot)com
http://www.nationalbodybuilding.com

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Industry News, NPC Nationals

New Olympia Qualifying Rules & The Hardbody Take

September 23, 2011 By 12 Comments

The IFBB Pro League issued the following Advisory Notice regarding qualify for the Olympia. This is a huge change in the competition and we will see a much, much smaller 2012 Olympia.

September 21, 2011

NEW OLYMPIA QUALIFYING RULES

After meetings held during the Olympia Weekend and following further discussions between IFBB Professional League and Mr. Olympia, LLC, beginning 2012, only the following competitors will qualify for the Olympia:

1. top four (4) in each division at the Olympia.
2. top three (3) in each division at the Arnold Classic/International;
3. top two (2) in each division at the New York Pro; and
4. 1st Place at all other competitions

The top four (4) in each division at the 2011 Olympia will qualify for the 2012 Olympia.

The remaining 2011 competitions are not affected.

The IFBB Professional League and Mr. Olympia, LLC may offer special invites.

Jim Manion
Chairman
IFBB Professional League


The Hardbody Take:
I have no issue with this as it applies to the men’s division. I think the male bodybuilders competing only one time a year hurts promoters and shows. I am not a big fan of this as it applies to the women. Why? Let’s say Erin Stern, Nicole Wilkins, Ava Cowan or Candice Keene decide to enter shows throughout the year. They are already qualified for the Olympia but if they win a show there will be no other qualifications awarded. That means we could see around 10 women total in the Olympia. It’s highly unlikely that they will enter the majority of shows in 2012 but there’s nothing stopping them. I think one person from every competition should qualify. That means if the first place competitor has qualified second should get the qualification. That would grant one competitor for each show to qualify for the Olympia. Awarding only the first place person and then opening the Olympia up to special invites is a little unsettling to me. It then opens up a can of worms of how they will be chosen, how many and who gets them. I totally understand and agree with the Olympia organizers wanting to cut down on the number of people qualifying for the show. Limiting the bikini, figure and fitness to just the winner makes me uneasy.

If the new rule were in place this year we’d see this line up for the Figure Olympia competition.
1. Erin Stern
2. Nicole Wilkins
3. Cheryl Brown
4. Candice Keene
5. Ava Cowan
6. Gennifer Strobo
7. Felicia Romero
8. Kristal Richardson
9. Courtney West
10. Heather Mae French

That would leave Alicia Harris who placed in the top six at the Olympia not even qualifying for the Olympia. Kristal Richardson and Heather Mae French did not compete in the 2011 Olympia. Teresa Anthony notched a win under her heels and would be in the mix. Courtney West finished tied for 16th, Felicia Romero was 15th, Cheryl Brown was 7th and Gennifer Strobo was 11th.

I haven’t done the breakdown on Bikini and Fitness but you get the idea. I think around 15 competitors for the Olympia is good as it’s intended to be the best of the best. We’ll see how this shakes out for the new year.

What’s your thoughts on the new Olympia qualifications?

Filed Under: Announcements, Olympia

NPC Physique Divisions: Top Two in Each Height Class to Turn Pro at Nationals

September 7, 2011 By 2 Comments

Those of you following the new women’s physique division take note. The 2011 NPC Nationals will have three height classes and the top two in each class will be awarded IFBB Pro League status. This year’s event will take place in Miami, Florida and sure to be another top notch event.

NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Men’s & Women’s Physique Championships
The National Physique Committee of the USA, Inc., along with Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc., announce that there will be a total of 12 IFBB Pro cards awarded in Men’s and Women’s Physique at the 2011 NPC Nationals being held in Miami Beach on November 18-19, 2011.

There are 3 height classes in Men’s Physique and the same Women’s Physique. The top 2 winners in each of those height classes are now eligible to receive their Pro Cards.

This is great for exciting new classifications of competition and up to the minute information! Entries can be found at www.nationalbodybuilding.com.

Filed Under: Announcements, NPC Nationals

Last Chance to the FLEX Bikini Model Search Championships

September 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

The FLEX Bikini Model Search, now in its fifth year, could be your one-way ticket to super-stardom. The 2011 event, presented by Gaspari Nutrition, promises to be the biggest and best rendition yet. This year’s competition will take place on September 16 & 17th during the prestigious Olympia Weekend, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sign up TODAY for your chance at an exclusive contract with WEIDER Publications and your chance to appear on the COVER of FLEX magazine. Hurry though, you only have a couple more days to enter the event. Due to the overwhelming response the deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 7th. Visit www.MrOlympia.com and sign up for your chance to be the fitness industry’s next big star.

Filed Under: Announcements, Olympia

Bodybuilding.com Announces Free, Live 2011 Olympia Webcast

September 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

Bodybuilding.com, the online bodybuilding leader in all things health and fitness, has announced that they will be webcasting the 2011 Olympia once again and it will be FREE. Mark your calendar for Friday, September 16th at 6:30pm to tune into the women’s finals and Men’s pre-jduging. Calling the action this year will be IFBB Pros Carla Sanchez and Amanda Latona. On the men’s side of things the outspoken King Kamali (yes he is apparently still around) will join Pro Bodybuilding Weekly’s Dan Solomon for the play-by-play.

Get all your Olympia coverage on Bodybuilding.com.

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IFBB Figure Pro Stephanie Billings Signs with BeautyFit

August 18, 2011 By 4 Comments

IFBB Figure Pro Stephanie Billings achieve pro status at the 2009 Team Universe and has been refining her physique since she’s hit the pro stage. The blonde-haired hardbody is currently prepping for the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Cup which will be held the first week of October. Supplement company BeautyFit issued a release earlier this week announcing they have signed the IFBB figure pro to an endorsement contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed however look for Stephanie to be featured in the company’s upcoming marketing campaign.


Company Announcement:


BeautyFit™ Announces Signing of IFBB Figure Pro Stephanie Billings
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – August 14, 2011 – BeautyFit™ Inc, the company that developed the revolutionary Fat-Loss Catalyst BEAUTYFUEL™ and anti-cellulite fat loss lotion BEAUTYBUM™ is pleased to announce the newest member of its growing family with the signing of IFBB Figure Pro Stephanie Billings. One of the most photographed and inspiring professional figure models in the world, Stephanie joins the company as its newest spokeswoman.

BeautyFit™ Chief Executive Jimmy Mentis explains, “Stephanie embodies everything we are about. She’s educated, passionate and she has a tenacious desire to make the world a healthier place. As the BeautyFit™ movement continues to grow, Stephanie will help us grow our brand and represent our efforts in the most positive way possible.”

Look for Stephanie to hit the IFBB Pro stage at the IFBB/NPC Ft Lauderdale Cup and keep an eye out for her in the company’s upcoming international marketing campaign.

To learn more about BeautyFit™ visit www.BeautyFit.com.

Any time a female can get an endorsement contract is a WIN for all women. Congrats Stephanie and best of luck in the Ft. Lauderdale Cup.

Photo by Rob Rosetti.

 

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Trish Warren Sits Out 2011 Fitness Olympia – Baby on Board

July 19, 2011 By 1 Comment

IFBB Fitness Pro Trish Warren confirmed the rumors of her sitting out the 2011 Fitness Olympia today. The Texas Hardbody has solidified herself as one of the top IFBB Fitness pros in the biz by steadily refining her physique and improving her routines. She finished third last year at the Olympia and had been training for the number one spot this time around. The news of Trish sitting out is not one of sadness. Quite the opposite. Congratulations are in store on this announcement. She and husband, top IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Branch are expecting their first child together.

Trish shared with me today, “I just got back from the doctor and everything looks great! I am pregnant and will be sitting out of this year’s Olympia.” The estatic mom-to-be went on to share, “We are very very excited but I still have to wait a couple of months to find out the sex.”

Talk about hardbody genetics this child will have, huh? Join HARDBODY in congratulating the Texas duo on their news.

Congrats Trish and Branch Warren!

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IFBB Figure Pro Felicia Romero Joins Team Gaspari

July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Congratulations to IFBB Figure Pro, Felicia Romero for her recent signing with Gaspari Nutrition. Felicia has been doing appearances with Gaspari and proved she’s more than just a pretty face at a booth. Gaspari recognized her value and brought her on the team as a sponsored athlete. Congratulations Felicia!

PRESS RELEASE

July 5, 2011. Lakewood, NJ: Gaspari Nutrition is proud to introduce the newest member of its superstar roster of athletes, IFBB Figure Pro Felicia Romero. With stunning beauty and great lines, the shapely Arizona cover model is one of the fastest-rising stars in the sport.

Originally, Felicia began working with Gaspari Nutrition making appearances in Arizona on the company’s Revolution Bodybuilding and Fitness U.S. Tour. Vice President of Marketing, Joe Volgey, quickly recognized Felicia’s tenacious work ethic and continued to monitor her role with the company. “Her strong following, great personality and willingness to get out and meet people are of great value to Gaspari Nutrition.” Through hard work and dedication to her craft, the former NCAA collegiate softball player has made a name for herself, both on and off the stage. “As an accomplished pro figure athlete and certified personal trainer, Felicia lives the lifestyle and understands how to motivate people. We couldn’t be happier to have her as a valued member of Team Gaspari” notes President/CEO, Rich Gaspari.

Building on a Top 5 performance at the 2010 IFBB Figure Olympia, Felicia moved into the Top 4 at the 2011 IFBB Figure International and went on to win the 2011 IFBB Cal Pro Figure in May. She will be competing in front of a hometown crowd at the 2011 IFBB Phoenix Pro Figure on August 27, 2011.

With 5 pro wins under her belt, Felicia sets her sites on the prestigious 2011 IFBB Figure Olympia in Las Vegas and is thrilled to have the full support of Gaspari Nutrition. To quote Felicia, “I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be a sponsored athlete of Team Gaspari.  Ever since I started working with the company, I began using their products and they have really had a profound effect on my physique.  I recommend them to my clients every day, so it is a dream come true to be able to represent the world’s most respected line of supplements.  I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to representing the company across the globe.”

Check out more of Felicia on her Gaspari Blog, follow her on twitter @FeliciaRomero and for signing/appearances contact FMG.

 

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2011 NPC Team Universe Adds New Pro Cards

June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The 2011 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Men’s & Women’s Physique Championships will be held in conjunction with the NPC National Fitness Championships on July 8-9, 2011 in Teaneck, New Jersey. Say that three times fast. This year there will be a new venue and a few new IFBB pro cards. The overall winners will be eligible to compete on the US Team at the 2011 World Championships.

This year’s event has added IFBB Pro Status to the the following divisions:
• Overall Winner of the Men Over 35 Classes, Winner of Men Over 45 and Men’s Over 55
• Women’s Bodybuilding – Winner of the Over 35 and Over 45 Class
• Figure Over 35 Overall and Over 45 Winner
• Bikini Over 35

This contest will be awarding 44 IFBB pro cards in total. This is one event you don’t want to miss. For more information visit bevfrancis.com. We’ll be there covering all the action live from the event and if you’re there give a shout out in the comments below.

If you’d like to order official competition photos you can download the order form here. Prints will be available after the show at liftstudios.zenfolio.com/2011teamu. Those of you competing don’t forget that the overall winners are required to shoot with J.M Manion on Sunday, July 10, 2011 for NPC NEWS magazine.

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Camp Hardbody with Muscle & Fitness HERS

June 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We’re taking things up a notch for all the HARDBODY women out there and offering our first Camp Hardbody. We’ve partnered up with some amazing companies to bring you this one day event on July 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Muscle & Fitness HERS magazine and our featured guest cover girl, Amanda Latona are helping lead the way.


This is your chance to not only meet IFBB Bikini pro and cover model Amanda Latona but also train with her. Yep, Amanda will take you through her legs and booty workout at the world famous Armbrust Pro Gym in Denver, Colorado. You’ll also get inside tips on how to use social media tools to your advantage whether it’s your personal brand or your business. Tokyo Joes will be helping you refuel during lunch before heading to Emerge Fitness and training on the hottest craze in fitness… The Fit Wall. IFBB Pro Figure competitor Sara Hurrle and Colorado’s President of Physical Fitness, Jeff Taylor will show you what it’s all about. All camp attendees will get their photo with Amanda and walk away with a bag full of goodies worth over $350. Products from Muscle Milk, Gaspari and a chance at winning one of five pairs of SKECHERS shoes. SKECHERS has a new line of fitness shoes coming out and you’ll be one of the first to own a pair.

Visit CAMPHARDBODY.com for more information. The camp is limited to ONLY 25 WOMEN so sign up before it’s too late. If you’re a company looking to get involved with the camp email info@camphardbody.com for more info.

ROCK ON!

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SAN Signs IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Jessie

May 11, 2011 By 5 Comments

SAN Nutrition continues to show their support for the HARDBODY women in the industry and this time it comes via signing IFBB Pro Bikini competitor, Jessica Jessie. Jessica was the 2010 NPC Jr. Nationals overall bikini winner and has gone on to become one of the top pros in less than a year.

Matt Boldt & Jessica Jessie at the San booth.

Jessica is managed by Fitness Management Group (FMG) and they had this to share.

FMG is happy to announce that IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Jessie has signed with SAN Nutrition as one of their endorsed athlete’s.  FMG & SAN have had a great working relationship the past 2 years with SAN hiring many of our athletes to work at their booth at various expos.  Earlier in the year owner Matt Boldt & I had correspondence regarding endorsement contracts & we are extremely happy that SAN has chosen Jessica Jessie to represent them.  Many thanks to Matt & Diana for all their support & help the past 2 years.

I caught up with Jessica after it become official. She has this to say.

I’m so excited and honored to be part of Team SAN. I first worked for them during the 2010 Olympia while I was competing.  SAN’s owner Matt was so kind and supportive to me that I immediately told my manager J.M. Manion that I wanted to work for them exclusively. I love SAN’s line of supplements and the way they have helped me change my physique. So when J.M. called me and told me SAN wanted to endorse me as an IFBB pro athlete I didn’t hesitate.  This is a dream come true!  I look forward to writing blogs on SANN.net about how SAN is helping me with my fitness journey and I can’t wait to do my first photo shoot for the company. With SAN on my side, I know the best is yet to come for me on and off the stage. Thank you Matt and Team SAN for giving me this opportunity of a lifetime! I will make you proud!

You can see Jessica compete at the IFBB NY Pro Bikini on May 28 and follow her on twitter @Bikinipro.

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GNC Grand Opening Featuring IFBB Super Stars

May 6, 2011 By 1 Comment

If you’re in or near Pittsburgh this will be one even you do NOT want to miss. Rico Barakat opens his second GNC store and he has some of the biggest names in the fitness industry in attendance. Stop by the store to receive free samples and meet 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler,5-time Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia, Arnold Classic Champ Branch Warren, Bikini Olympia Champ Sonia Gonzalez, Olympia runner-up Phil Heath and more! You can also meet some of the hottest NPC competitors from Team Bombshell and more.

 

We’ll be there, will you?

Time:
Friday, May 6 · 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location:
The Village Of Eastside
6401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Women’s Olympia Prize Money Announced

April 27, 2011 By 3 Comments

The 2011 Olympia will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 15-18th. The line-ups in each division are already very competitive and will continue to grow. The breakdown for the Olympia prize money has been released and is show below. We’ll be there covering all the action this Fall and hope you will be there too.

2011 OLMPIA PRIZE MONEY:

Ms. Olympia
1 – $28,000
2 – $14,000
3 – $8,000
4 – $5,000
5 – $3,000
6 – $2,000
TOTAL: $60,000

Fitness Olympia
1 – $28,000
2 – $14,000
3 – $8,000
4 – $5,000
5 – $3,000
6 – $2,000
TOTAL: $60,000

Figure Olympia
1 – $28,000
2 – $14,000
3 – $8,000
4 – $5,000
5 – $3,000
6 – $2,000
TOTAL: $60,000

Bikini Olympia
1- $10,000.00
2- $3,500.00
3- $2,500.00
4 – $1,750
5 – $1,250
6 – $1,000
TOTAL: $20,00

VIP ticket packages are on sale and sell out quick. Visit mrolympia.com for more information on tickets and the event.

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Free Arnold Classic Webcast Brought to you by Bodybuilding.com

February 22, 2011 By 3 Comments

Those of you who will not be able to attend the 2011 Arnold Sports Festival can still catch a piece of the action. Thanks to Bodybuilding.com and the crew at the Arnold Sports Festival you can watch a FREE live webcast of the men and women’s pro events.

PRESS RELEASE:

Boise, ID – February 21, 2011 – When Dexter Jackson, Branch Warren, and Victor Martinez arrive in Columbus, Ohio, for their annual “spring showdown,” Bodybuilding.com will once again be going along for the ride–and we’re bringing YOU with us!

As part of our ongoing commitment to the fans of professional bodybuilding, fitness, figure, and bikini, Bodybuilding.com will present a LIVE worldwide webcast of this premier IFBB pro league event, sponsored this year by Labrada Nutrition. Be there alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger for all the action, beginning on Friday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Exclusive coverage from the Veterans Auditorium begins with the Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International events.

On Saturday, the action turns to the men and the 2011 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic. Visit Bodybuilding.com at 12 noon (ET) for coverage of the men’s preliminary judging and Bikini International; the main event kicks off on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. ET and comprises the Men’s finals, Bikini finals, and Arnold Strongman Classic finals. Bodybuilding.com‘s lead commentator Dan Solomon will be joined this year by Hall of Fame bodybuilder Lee Labrada.

A former Arnold Classic runner-up, Labrada is regarded as one of the world’s leading experts and ambassadors for the sport of bodybuilding. Calling the action for the womens’ competitions will be Carla Sanchez and Stacey Oster-Thompson. Don’t miss this exclusive LIVE presentation from the world’s most visited bodybuilding website, Bodybuilding.com!

Visit Bodybuilding.com for extensive coverage of the Arnold Sports Festival.

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Strikeforce Ring Girl Challenge – Become a Ring Girl in Columbus

February 10, 2011 By 2 Comments

Calling all Hardbody ladies! This is your chance to become a Strikeforce Ring girl. Create a 30- second video and if it convinces Strikeforce’s Facebook fans you could be a featured Ring Girl at the event held during the Arnold weekend. The voting has begun but there doesn’t appear to be many entries yet. Get on it! Let’s get a hardbody hottie in the ring.

Details via Strikeforce Facebook:
Think you have what to it takes to be a ring girl? Then we challenge you to create a 30-second video convincing our 150,000+ Facebook fans why they should vote for you to be a Strikeforce Ring Girl at the March 5, 2011 event in Columbus, Ohio: Strikeforce – Feijao vs. Hendo

Round 1 voting begins Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 and ends Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. The top 8 girls with the most votes – along with 2 Strikeforce picks—will move on to the final round, once again competing to earn the most votes.

During the final round, which begins Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 and ends Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, voting is reset to zero for all finalists. The candidate that receives the most votes in the final round will be crowned an official “Strikeforce Ring Girl” for the March 5, 2011 Strikeforce event in Columbus, Ohio and will represent Strikeforce at the Arnold Sports Festival. Two airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and transportation will also be provided to give you the maximum Strikeforce experience.

Strikeforce fans, we need you to vote for your favorite Ring Girl!

Important: Your address, phone number and email will only be viewed by the Strikeforce staff and will not be shared with the public. We will display only your Facebook name, video and description. Privacy Policy

For complete Terms and Conditions, please see our Contest Rules page.

All Strikeforce Ring Girl entries must meet the following requirements:
* All Entrants in the Contest must be eighteen (18) years or older
* All Entrants must be United States residents
* Entry must be in English
* Video submission must be original and created by the entrant
* Entry must not violate third-party rights including, but not limited to: copyrights, including music copyrights, trademark, and right of publicity; do not use any third-party trademarks, company names or logos
* Video submission may not contain any confidential material
* Entry must not include unsuitable content; obscenity; disparagement; defamation; libel threats; pornography; harassment; racial, ethnic, or sexual slurs; other offensive conduct or material, or otherwise include inappropriate or unlawful content, as determined at the Sponsor’s sole discretion
* Entrants must pass along all rights for usage and promotion to Strikeforce
* Video submission must be uploaded using the Strikeforce application functionality or by uploading to a personal YouTube channel and providing Strikeforce with the necessary video information
* Entry must not include or contain advertising or solicitations of business

If you enter let us know and we’ll help you gather votes!

Thanks to J-Smack Holland for the assist.

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IFBB Figure Pro Listy Monaghan Proud New Momma

February 8, 2011 By 3 Comments

Listy Allen (now Monaghan) took top honors at the 2009 NPC USA Championships at the age of 21. She went on to compete in the IFBB Pro ranks last year before learning of the news that she had a baby on board. Listy gave birth one week ago to a beautiful baby girl, Lily Annette.


Listy and Lily via her Facebook page.

Listy shared on her facebook page, “Motherhood is amazing! Lily is the most calm and precious baby… What one week old baby let’s you sleep almost 8 hours a night- MINE! :) and another great update I’m only 10lbs fr my pre-prego weight, very exciting!”

Will we see Listy back on stage soon? We’ll have to wait and see but in the mean time check out her web site listyallen.com. Congrats Listy and Brandon!

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Kathleen Tesori Signs with Rumbi Island Grill

February 3, 2011 By 7 Comments

Kathleen Tesori continues to add to her already impressive resume. She was recently the runner-up in the Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace Spokesmodel Search, she appeared on the cover of Muscle & Fitness HERS and many other accolades. Now the IFBB Pro can add spokesperson for Rumbi Island Grill. Kat has teamed up with the restaurant in an effort to promote healthy eating.

KATHLEEN TESORI AND RUMBI ISLAND GRILL TEAM UP FOR 2011

Sandy, Utah - Rumbi Island Grill, the fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in Sandy, Utah, is announcing the signing of an agreement with fitness spokesperson Kathleen Tesori. Rumbi is partnering with Tesori in an effort to promote the healthy benefits of Rumbi Island Grill’s menu offerings.

Kathleen Tesori, a native of Utah that still makes her home there, is an IFBB (International Federation of Body Building) figure pro, lifestyle coach, and spokesmodel. She is very dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, and feels strongly about practicing what she preaches. Tesori has been a spokesperson for numerous companies, including Champion Nutrition, Weider, and Bodybuilding.com. She has also had success in various fitness/model contests, including first place finishes in the Northern States NGA (National Gym Association) Finals and the Flex Bikini Model Search. Her resume also includes being the ring girl on MTV’s Bully Beatdown.

Rumbi Island Grill has quickly become an industry leader in tropical fast-casual dining. Established in 2000 near downtown Salt Lake City, there are now 23 in operation in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Rumbi creates the ultimate mealtime getaway with a blend of authentic fare, warm ambiance, and quick, convenient service. The menu includes fresh gourmet rice bowls, crisp salads, soup, sandwiches, burgers, and entrees. Favorites include the Voodoo Chicken Salad and Hawaiian Teriyaki Rice Bowl, along with main entrees like the Luau Pork Plate and Volcano-Blackened Mahi or Salmon.

Tesori and Rumbi are focusing on finding different ways to collaborate on educating the public on how they can eat healthy at Rumbi Island Grill. Providing information on current menu items, contests, and new menu ideas, are some of the ways they are looking to create a buzz about eating healthy at Rumbi.

For more information on them, visit www.kathleentesori.com and www.rumbi.com.

I have a Rumbi resteraunt near me and the food is quite good. If you have one in your area, check it out. Congrats Kat!

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Nicole Duncan’s Extreme Fit Camp

January 26, 2011 By 3 Comments

This is your chance to learn from one of the IFBB’s top Fitness Pros. Nicole Duncan is holding “Extreme Fit Camp” in Conyers, Georgia on January 28-30, 2011. See the flyer below for complete details.

If any of you are planning to attend email us your photos and let us know how your experience was.

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SeXercise with Dr. Venus Ramos

January 24, 2011 By 3 Comments

Venus Ramos is no stranger to those who follow the NPC. She’s competed in Fitness and most recently the bikini division. Venus has appeared on a few reality shows, had a stint on American Gladiators and now releases own workout DVD. This weekend at the Los Angeles Fit Expo, she be debuting the DVD that is “designed to help women perfect 10 sexual positions for better experiences in the bedroom”. Well this should be interesting…

SeXercise is a High Intensity Aerobic Workout That Prepares Your Body for 10 Sexual Positions
LOS ANGELES – January 22, 2011 – If your New Year’s resolution was to get fit while looking and feeling better, Dr. Venus Ramos, M.D., has a new workout program that uses a high intensity aerobic routine to get your body working towards both goals. SeXercise is the first workout DVD developed and led by a medical doctor that is designed to help women perfect 10 sexual positions for better experiences in the bedroom.

“Our workout can help women feel healthier and happier this new year,” Dr. Ramos said. “We designed the workout to really empower women and increase their self-esteem. True beauty begins with inner confidence and that is the ultimate in sexiness!”

Dr. Ramos is a licensed physician with a specialty in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She was co-host of a sports show called “Her View of the Game” and was a semi-finalist on the recent revival of the popular show “American Gladiators.” She is a high-ranking competitor within the National Physique Committee, having placed in the top 5 at national-level contests such as Team Universe, Junior USA, and North American Championships

Ramos leads her SeXercise team through a rigorous high intensity workout that is designed to challenge every fitness level – from a beginner all the way to an advanced athlete to build strength and develop stamina. Both are very important in the bedroom.

“Our new DVD focuses women on a high intensity aerobic workout program that can really help them get fit and toned,” said Ray Palomino, founder and president of SeXercise. “SeXercise can also help women exude confidence in everything they do in life. SeXercise is not just a workout. It’s a lifestyle.”

Palomino teamed up with Ashley Dedear, Steve Bugge and Dr. Venus Ramos to develop more than just a series of workouts. They developed a brand. SeXercise embodies beauty, fitness, confidence and style.

“Our new workout video helps women improve their lives overall,” Palomino said. “It’s a great way to get the new year started right.”

SeXercise is debuting at the Los Angeles Fitness Expo on January 29 and will be available to purchase at the expo as well as online. For more information about the DVD, please check out their website at www.ilovesexercise.com.

There isn’t anything on the web site as of yet but we’ll be sure to get an interview with Venus this weekend.

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Mike & Julie Welcome Baby Jax into the World

January 24, 2011 By 3 Comments

IFBB Fitness Pro Julie Palmer and Super Trainer Mike Davies welcomed Jaxson Michael Davies into the wold on Sunday, January 23. The little guy checked in at 7lbs, 1 ounce and 21 inches long. All are doing great. Those of you attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus can count on seeing Mike and Julie at the expo and perhaps baby Jax will make his first expo appearance. Congratulations!

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IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson Launches New Website

January 19, 2011 By 3 Comments

Tanji Johnson has positioned herself as one of the top fitness pros in the IFBB and now she’s looking to do the same in the online world. Tanji recently launched a redesign of her website and has hired a business manager.


Check out TanjiJohnson.com to see the new look to her web site. Tanji will be competing at the Fitness International in March.

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Bodybuilding.com’s Best of 2010

January 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Check out the best of 2010 from Bodybuilding.com. Our West Coast man Ron Avidan was named “photographer of the year” and deservedly so. He’s front stage, backstage, side stage and sometimes even under the stage taking pics. Congrats to all the winners!

Props to some of our Hardbody Friends:
• BodySpace Member Of The Year – IFBB Pro Kathleen Tesori
• Podcast Of The Year – Pro Bodybuilding Weekly
• Photographer Of The Year – Ron Avidan
• IFBB Fitness Competitor Of The Year – Adela Garcia
• IFBB Figure Competitor Of The Year – Nicole Wilkins
• IFBB Bikini Competitor Of The Year – Amanda Latona
• Best New Pro Of The Year – Nicole Nagrani

See all the awards and complete details/descriptions on Bodybuilding.com.

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