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 Click here for the latest news. 2006-09-09 - NBABBA becomes NBPFA. As you Canadians allready know, Mr. Gary Bartlett, long time writer and photogrpher for Musclemag International is now the new president of our sport's governing body in New-Brunswick, Canada. What was once the NBABBA now has a new name, which should reflect the new tangeant bodybuilding in Canada, and New Brunswick in particular is taking. Gary is trying to improve bodybuilding's image in the public's eye as well as attracting sponsors more easily. Please welcome the all new New Brunswick Physique & Figure Association. Love ya, Gary, but bodybhuilding is a nich and the "real" world doesn't like us they like "twinkies!" But, good luck and best wishes as the New president of the new NBPFA. 2006-08-08 - BEEF Coming Soon to a Gym Near You…I came across some news about a new movie about a bodybuilder. This picture is a horror type slasher film about a bodybuilder doing something really bad. I contacted the production company and one of the stars of the movie Canadian bodybuilder Marv Blauvelt here’s what they had to say. Hi, my name is Anita Ramsey, www.anitaramsey.com I am a column writer with Bodybuilding.com the column is titled Muscle Update and Marv who is in BEEF is one of a Fitnessmedias.com client like myself so I wanted some info on the movie and Scream Kings too. Can you please give me some background on how you got started in Horror films and how did you come up with BEEF? Hi, Anita: I'm thrilled to hear that you may include an article about BEEF in Muscle Update. BEEF is a totally unique project for several reasons... First, It's a horror film, and I don't think there has ever been a horror film produced ABOUT body builders... as well as the fact that Body Builders are the unfortunate victims in this horror film. In fact, typically the victims of your classic horror/slasher film either pathetic drug or sex indulging teenagers, or screaming, usually buxom females (thus the term "scream queen"). But here at "Scream Kings Productions" (I would think the name speaks for itself), we are not prejudice. NO ONE is spared! The truth is, a brutally terrorized victim in any one of our movies could just as easily be strong young man (not to mention body builder) as a weak defenseless girl. Perhaps at this time, I should talk just briefly about myself and SCREAM KINGS PRODUCTIONS...Scream Kings Productions is a collaborative partnership between myself and my business partner, Alex Pucci. Admittedly we both have "day jobs", but share a passion for horror films, both classic and contemporary. We met at a horror convention and discovered we both had a desire to create unique, twisted and innovative horror films. Not ones which necessarily adhear to a Hollywood instilled "formula". Quite to the contrary, in our films the likely "hero" doesn't necessarily make it to the end. And both the killers and victims aren't always who or what they seem. So we began making films together. Sometimes I would direct (Psycho Sisters, Dead Students Society), sometimes he would (Camp Slaughter, Das Hause). But whoever "helms" a given motion picture, we both contribute in numerous ways... writing, directing, producing, editing, as well as utilizing the talents of many aspiring young actors, actresses, film makers and technicians. As a result, I believe we've managed to produce a series of totally unique independent horror films; which are only recently gaining national and international acknowledgement. Back to our most recent endeavor "BEEF". I think it's also unique because of the world class talent involved. When the film was in early pre-production phase we put the word out that we needed body builders who could also act. Little did I know at the time the elite and talented people who would respond... award winning professional models, trainers and body builders. Also, little did I know about body building itself, until I met Marv Blauvelt, who turned out to be not only an encyclopedia of classic horror film knowledge, but a seasoned and experienced bodybuilder. He soon became my body builder "consultant", and I learned much about the sport and art of bodybuilding from him. We brought him into the production not only to act but also to assist on the set as a consultant. Other members of the cast include Tony Catanzaro, a professional trainer and model and body builder, Justin Cowley, Roger Morello, and Adam Reich, all of whom are extraordinary body builders and models... and quite excellent actors as well. I must also acknowledge Mike Sansevero of www.Northamericanmodels.com and Simon Lacouline of www.vinkomorf.com who were both very helpful and supportive with the production. The movie itself is about a bullied young man, played superbly by up and coming young actor Matt Weight, who aspires to be a body builder but can't quite achieve his goals. Without divulging too much about the movie, I'll say it involves some very bizarre images of classic horror and gore, and has an unexpected twisted ending that may shock or even disgust some people. It also deals with the lives of everyday people, athletes, aspiring body builders, as well some profound health topics such as anti-aging, power retention, muscle growth and the allagorical search for the allusive "fountain of youth". In terms of your specific question about how we came up with the idea... I'm not exactly sure. I can tell you that BEEF was originally meant to be a one scene short film in the tradition of "Tales from the Crypt" or "Twilight Zone", but after reading the first draft, my partner and I felt it was a story that could be expanded to feature length. We're always searching for new and different ways to both scare and excite people. I guess that's what horror film making is all about. Of course it's sometimes difficult to come up with unique ideas, but I believe BEEF probably has something different to offer a waiting and willing audience. The independent motion picture BEEF will be released to the public early in 2007. Look for more information about the movie as well as post-production updates on www.screamkings.com I hope I've given you enough background information to work with. Thanks, Pete Jacelone www.screamkings.com Now my talk to star of BEEF Marv Blauvelt. Hi Marv, how did you get involved in this scarry movie? Do you like slasher flicks? How long you been competing? Did this film interfere weith your training? Are you going to do more films? Hello Anita...thanks for getting back with me about my involvement with the horror film "Beef" by the independent film company "Screamkings." I wrote an article about my experience on the film that Simon posted on www.vinkomorf.com....if you get a chance you may want to check it out. First, let me answer your questions; How did I get involved in this scary movie? I was contacted by www.northamericanbodies.com ,...a web-site that I am on (with about 100 other bodybuilders) that gets work for bodybuilders (Telivision, magazine, film) asking if I would like to audition for a horror film called "Beef" about a serial killer who is targeting bodybuilders. I filmed the audition in Indiana and it was sent to Pete Jacelone (one of the owners of Screamkings) in New Jersey...about a week later he called me and said that he liked my audition and offered me a role in the film. Do you like slasher flicks? I have been a HUGE fan of horror films of all types since I was a kid...when I got the chance to audition for this film that combines both my passions (bodybuilding and horror films) I jumped at it. How long have you been competing? Well, I have been training since I was 15 (I am 40), I started competing when I was 28 and continued until I was 38...I have done 11 NPC regional shows and 1 national show and have one my class in 6 of those shows (50%) even though I have not competed in 3 years, I still have been training very hard. I plan to return to the competitive stage next year in several large mid-west regional shows and (hopefully) qualify to compete nationally again. Did your film interfere with your weight training? Not at all...since I am one of 5 bodybuilders cast in the film (and I am the oldest bodybuilder in the film), I trained VERY hard to get ready for the film. My scenes in the film took about 3 days to shoot, so I had very little down time when it came to getting my training in. Are you going to do more films? Screamkings plans to have "Beef" edited by Halloween and they plan to have screenings of the film early next year in major cities such as New York, LA, Chicago and Indianapolis. After that, they hope the film is picked up by a major distributor for DVD sales through-out the US and Canada (Their last film, "Camp Slaughter" was picked up by Paramount films and can be found in major retailers such as Best Buys, Borders bookstores and Blockbuster video). Scream Kings wants the cast to be in attendance of the film screenings. I have actually already been contacted by several Independent Horror film companies about auditions for up-coming films and the people at Screamkings have several other films in mind that they think I would be good in....I know this may sound limiting, but I am actually only interested in doing horror films....so next year may be a VERY busy one...not only returning to competitive bodybuilding, but also helping to promote "Beef" and, maybe, doing several other Scary films. Ms. Ramsey, thanks for your interest, and do not hesitate to contact me if you need more information...Marv Blauvelt. No thank you for talking with us and telling us about BEEF. Good luck in your future film endevourse. 2006-07-19 - Major changes at the New Brunswick Amateur Body Building Association: Len Collette, Canadian Bodybuilding longest Provincial President after 27 years is stepping down July 01, 2006 as President of the NBABBA. Mr Garry Bartlett & Ducan Lombard will be taking over as president and vice-president respectively. Garry is long time photographer and contributor for MuscleMag International. I got to talk and meet with Garry during my stay in New Brunswick when we meet at the NB Bodybuilding Championships. Check this out at NBABBA.net website. 2006-06-23 - Welcome to Anitaramsey.com! Here you will find information on training, diet, nutrition, supplements, contest prep, exercise tips, and much, much more! Whether you are a seasoned competitor looking for an edge or a beginner looking to learn how to get the most out your physical fitness, I will help you get there. If you don’t know who I am, well, then to be completely honest, if you don't recognize my face or my name then you haven't been looking at any bodybuilding magazines. I am featured in all the popular bodybuilding magazines like MuscleMag International, Ironman, Muscular Development, FLEX, NPC News, Body's magazine (Italian publication), B&K Sport (Swedish Publication), Women's Physique World, Oxygen, Powerhouse magazine, Body Talk, Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine, Great Lakes Fitness Guide, and many more. This is what WPW has to say about me: “Anita was a top level competitor, and one of the very strongest women, during the 1990's, and she was at her peak in 1995 when we had our photo/video session with her. Though this was intended to be an 'off-season' shooting, she was very lean and defined even at her higher weight, making it hard to believe she was not preparing for a contest! A great looking blonde with huge arms and lower body, and another woman bodybuilder 'who loved the camera'.” I have been a competitive bodybuilder for over a decade. My first contest was a victory at the 1988 NPC Boulder B.B. championships. My biggest victory in the sport was winning the 1998 NPC Southern States Heavyweights and overall. The Southern States is one of the Top NPC regional shows here in the US. After winning the Southern States, I went on to post my best placing ever in an International show with a 3rd place in the heavyweights at the 98’ IFBB North American. I have semi-retired from the stage for now but I am currently training for sanctioned bench press meets. Recently winning 1st place trophies at the 2003 IPA Halloween Bench/Dead Bash (1st place 148 sub-master –WR Bench) the 2003 IPA Rexroads Memorial (1st place 148 sub-master), and after shoulder surgery returning to win the 2006 APF Bench Wars (1st place 165 sub-masters). I am available for one-on-one training & nutrition guidance. Anita is also available for fitness, figure and bodybuilding competitors in Upstate New York. Anita will assist individuals with everything from diet and training, posing, suit color and selection, tanning, and much more. Contact Anita to set up an appointment. For competitors outside of the Upstate New York area, internet, phone and video guidance is available. Contact Anita for additional information. NEW! Online Training! Now, you can easily train your body and learn the secrets of a professional certified personal trainer on the internet from the comfort of your own home or office with my all-in-one program created just for you. By training with me online, you'll be able to make more change with less effort and less time then if you did it alone. Also, I just signed a contract with ALLMAX Nutrition and am very excited to be a part of their team! They have some amazing products. Vinkomorf.com has signed me on to do a monthly Fit Tip; “Anita Ramsey’s Iron Wisdom.”. I am now writing for CriticalBench.com. Check out my interview http://www.criticalbench.com/bench-press-girl.htm 2006-06-23 - The grass root’s of bodybuilding is not the IFBB Olympia, the NPC USA and the NPC Nationals or all the other IFBB pro shows. Yeah, they’re nice to see once in awhile but the “real” core of bodybuilding are all the local and regional NPC shows that saturate the country. Shows like The NPC Ironman Classic, The Caveman Classic, The Emerald Cup, The Southern States, The Mid-USA, Atlantic States, and many other shows just like these, are the grass roots of the NPC. The NPC roughly has 100 plus shows promoted yearly. The 2006 NPC Ironman Classic http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2006npcironmanclsc.htm is a great show filled with personality and tuff competition promoter by IFBB Pro Jeramy “B-52” Freeman. If it wasn’t for people like IFBB Pro Jeramy Freeman and his idea of how a competitor should be treated NPC shows would be very boring, because sometimes they are. But, when you’re treated like a winner no mater where you placed it makes all that prepping and possible disappointments worth while. Looking for a National Qualifier for 2007? If you are, and you live somewhere on the East Coast and in New York then the Ironman Classic in Syracuse, New York is your show. For more information contact Well Rounded Health & Fitness @ (315) 885-1100. Also, you cna go to www.npconline.com for the NPC show line up. 2006-06-23 - Just reminding everyone of the APF Backyard Bench Meet, coming up quick this August 5th, 2006! This will be a great time. The Iron Asylum Gym is offering an APF sanctioned bench meet with free food and drinks for the day (hotdogs, hamburgers and various backyard eats). This is what Sandi from Iron Asylum said to me about the meet:" We are having a low entry fee of $25. We just want to try and show you guys how much we appreciate you coming out to our meets. Hopefully we can combine some big benches with some good eats. Spectators will be charged $4, and this will entitle them to free eats as well. I'm going to try to get the tug of war rope. I hope I can count on some of you to sign up for it.If you have any other ideas for events, just let us know. We want this day to belong to all of us..." Well if Curtis and my traing keeps going well we are there for sure. Are you on hte east coast? Maybe you live in NY, PA, NJ or surounding areas, then come show us what you can bench. I'll put a challenge out to any female bodybuilder out there come and push some iron and see what you're made of!Information is available at http://www.ironasylumgym.com/backyardmeet.html
2006-06-21 - A good person I know just placed 4th at the NPC Jr. Nationals,Michele Naylon No Michele you Rock. 47 girls in one class Wow! Good luck in NY.
2006-06-06 - Maybe I'm behind on this but did you know the Toronto Pro was cancled? Wow!
2006-06-01 - It is coming so fast! Only 17 more days. Here are some FAME World Championships important details: If you are competing June 16th - 18th at the FAME World Championships please check http://www.fameworldtour.com/competitors/schedule/athletefloorplan.asp for updates on the event. This is your responsibility to check back regularly as this information page as it will give you everything you need to know regarding the FAME World Championships. Please make sure to read thoroughly so you are aware of all details pertaining to this exciting weekend. Here are a few more things for FAME members and even no-FAME members, chekc these out. FAME Pro Challenge: Competing athletes square off against each other and talk some serious trash, all in good fun of course. These top notch athletes have trained long and hard and shown incredible levels of discipline and dedication. Now, as we draw close to the must-see event of the year, sit back and take in the challenges that will lead to the greatest show of the year. We invite all FAME Pros to get on board and post your challenge! FAME 2006 Tickets:
Sell FAME Tickets = More $$$$ in your pocket. How would you like to earn money? Well now you can! All you have to do is call 1-877-WOW-FAME and tell us that you want your very own Ticket Code. FAME will provide you with a link that you can post on your website, send out in email blasts, post on forums and share with your family and friends. Every time you reach certain ticket goals when tickets are purchased for FAME: Fitness And Model Expo (FAME 2006) and FAME Pro Shows using your code, we'll give you CASH! Here's How it Works:
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2006-06-01 - New at FAME. The FAME team is proud to introduce their FAME clothing line, FAME Performance Wear! Come check out the FAME booth at the FAME: Fitness And Model Expo and see all the exciting styles that we have to offer. Be at the Fitness And Model Expo held June 16th to 18th at the International Centre in Toronto.
2006-06-01 - It's official you're the first to have the scoop...
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2006-05-30 - Dear Friends, I know this is a day late but this was sent to me by a military vet, my friend, and President of the IFPA Jim Bell. So, please, understand what ever your political views are I respect them but this is not about Republicans and Democrats or if you like President Buss or not. I am forwarding this to you as an appreciation for the sacrifices of our American Heroes that voluntarily place themselves in harms way to protect us, our families, our country & our way of life. Curtis and I always go out of our way to walk up to all members of America's Military and we thank them for their service. When Curtis was coaching in Canada last Fall we meet the Universities Volleyball coach who we found out was with the Canadian forces in Afganistan, we shook his hand and thanked him for his help and service. He dropped to his knees sitting on the steps we were talking and began to cry – he told us that no one, not even a Canadian has ever thanked him and to hear it from two Americans he was to say the least - speech less. So, when you read the below remember no one can predict when that Military rep you thanked and meet today, may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice tomorrow for you.And Curtis and I are not ashamed ot say that when we read this we both cried. A Simple Thank You.
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
"No," he responded.
"Heading out?" I asked.
"No. I'm escorting a soldier home."
"Going to pick him up?"
"No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq. I'm taking him home to his family."
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days. I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, "Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do." Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom. "Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United State s Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign." Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American. So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do. Stuart Margel, Washington, D.C.
2006-05-11 - Diane Robert, Project Manager for an International Natural Weightlifting Case Study sponsored by FLORA Health contacted me to invite natural powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, strongmen and other strength athletes to submit an _Expression of Interest to participate in this exciting project. Need some mroe info? Here you go. In collaboration with FLORA Health, RobertUniverse.com, the official website of Leo Robert, former Mr. Universe Pro, is conducting a 36-Week International Natural Weightlifting Case Study to measure the effects of essential fatty acids on weightlifting performance, health & general well-being. The source of EFA's used in the study is Udo's Choice® Oil Blend, which was formulated by Dr. Udo Erasmus, internationally recognized authority on the subject of fats and human health. The Case study is seeking serious-minded candidates who match the criteria for this Study.
Participants of the Study will receive free cases of Udo's Choice® Oil Blend. To find out more about Udo's Oil, please view the following link: http://www.udoerasmus.com/products/pdf_files/Udos_Choice_Oil_Blend.pdf
We ask that participants remain on the same weight training, diet and supplementation program throughout the 36 weeks of the trial. Note: Allowances are made for competitive athletes providing they are able to maintain the same core exercises during the trial. We also recognize that competitive athletes need to adjust the intensity of their workouts as they approach competition. Each participant will be required to submit three photos to be used on our website and must be prepared to log their performance in the gym, daily oil intake, supplementation and complete the necessary questionnaires. Participants will be issued their own username and password to gain access to a special section of our website to complete the forms electronically. Each participant will be featured on our website where the study will be followed from beginning to end. To submit an "Expression of Interest," please visit the Case Study Information Centre on their website www.RobertUniverse.com or contact Diane, Project Manager directly.
Links for Study:
http://www.robertuniverse.com/strength athletes.htm
www.RobertUniverse.com
2006-05-11 - FAME athletes Ashley Harrison and Deanna Garraway were selected by FAME Media Group and "The Howard Stern Show" to appear on the #1 radio program in the world! Ashley and Deanna will be heard by over four million listeners via Sirius Satellite Radio on Thursday, June 8th beginning at 8:30a.m. These two lovely ladies will be promoting FAME and talking about two of the biggest, most exciting fitness events of the summer - FAME: Fitness And Model Expo (FAME 2006), taking place June 16-18 in Toronto, and FAME Fallsview Fury, August 19th in beautiful Niagara Falls!
2006-05-11 - Hello everyone! The season has begun. Another Powerlifting and Bodybuilding competition season is upon us. It was great seeing all my friends, and some of my fans at the APF Bench Wars. I'm also attending IFBB Pro and MsucleTech athlete Jeramy Freeman's Ironman Classic coming up, May 27th...I'm just helping out, handing out some trophies and taking pics for Bodybuilding.com. I can't tell you how motivated I am for Bench competitions. It feels like forever since I competed. I am back to training without any pain from my shoulder surgery. Soon i'll be hitting the 300 bench mark and then beyond. About Women's Professional bodybuilding the nly show's left for an IFBB Pro woman is the August Europa and Atlantic City show in September. Wow! Why become a IFBB pro? Oh well. I might be at the Europa show, I'm thinking about doing the "Muscletech" Bench Press contest. We'll see how traing goes in the next 4 weeks, and then i'll decide.
2006-04-27 - Do you know Sébastien Cossette? Some of you do, his nickname is "Da Freak." Well, Da Freak is traying to help raise money for Leucan. Those of you who don't know what Leucan is, it's a non-profit organization which helps kids with cancer. Founded in 1978, it promotes greater well-being and healing among children with cancer and provides support for their families.Cool! Myself and my friends from across the border in Canada and Vinkomorph.com are asking you to plunge your healthy hand into your wallet and shell out a little to help some not-so-strong-nor-healthy kid feel better. As most of you know, chemotherapy makes hair fall out. So on June 11th, Sébastien is going to take up the "Shaved Head Challenge" organized by Leucan. He, along with hundreds of other fund-raisers, are going to have his head completely shaved as he remits all the money he will have gathered to Leucan. I'm going to help but my hair is not leaving my head. I know everyone's short on money since it was tax time and things are just tight all over, trust me money's not growing on trees for me, but you don't have to give up much to help. You can spare $1 or maybe $100, it doesn't matter - even you BB.com. What counts is supporting the cause. All the money collected, every last penny, will be given entirely to Leucan. With all that is going on in Bodybuilding here's good time to help improve the perception of bodybuilding and its community in the public's mind! Whether you're a fan, an athlete, a trainer, a gym owner, etc. it doesn't matter. Get involved!You can donate thru Paypal or send a check to the order of Drako Medias at this adress :
Sébastien Cossette – Leucan
Drako Medias
262, 80ième Rue Est
Charlesbourg, Qc
Canada
G1H 1A7
An income tax receipt will be issued
for donations of 15$ or more.
Anyone who contributes will have their name mentionned in the right column on vinkomorph.com. Of course, businesses can jump in too! We'll put up the logo of any business who donates 100$ or more to Leucan thru Sébastien. Drako Medias already gave Seb 100$ for Leucan. Who's next?
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Send this link to your friends:
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2006-04-27 - I recently had my comeback to bench competition and won 1st place in the 165 sub-masters with a 260 bench this was done at the APF Bench Wars held this past April 15th, 2006 in Lake George, New York. Possibly thinking about doing the APF Nationals in Vegas this June...
2006-04-26 - Potential draftee Vernon Davis, who at 6-3, 254 pounds was a powerhouse tight end at Maryland, can say he's one of the 4.3 guys heading into the April 29 draft.The former Terrapin ran the 40 in 4.38, three-hundredths of a second faster than his time in college. The time is believed by many to be a combine record for a tight end. Davis also recorded a vertical leap of 42 inches and bench pressed 225-33 times. A physical specimen in college, Davis holds Maryland football tight end records for bench press (460), power clean (355), vertical jump (40), squat (685) and 40-yard dash time (4.41). Better get to work you college hopefuls. Davis has been using NFL-certified EAS brand supplements during his training joining a growing number of recent draft picks that are also on the EAS roster like Ronnie Brown of the Miami Dolphins and Carlos Rogers of the Washington Redskins. These are just a few who are of the 1,200 NFL players EAS reports as users of its products. Football players are turning to supplements and special training programs while preparing for a football on alll lelvels becuase football is based exclusively on strength and speed. Some info was from Scripps Howard News Service, Maryland Football, and EAS.
2006-04-12 - I just signed a contract with ALLMAX and am very excited to be a part of their team! They have some amazing products. I love their ALLWhey Protein, in one scoop it has a whopping 42 grams of protein, instead of only 20 something with others. And the NOK2 does work! Click here http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/all/all.htm to check them out! Need some supplement/diet programs and workout programs? Drop me an email for rates on different programs.
2006-04-08 - Are you interested in getting some FREE stuff? Sure, you should be. Sign up for FREE stuff from FAME Media Group. When you sign up you can receive a free FAME Web site; a free FAME Agency profile, cool!(www.theFAMEagency.com)
The profile specializes in representing fit talent for tv, movies, print and tradeshow work. Also, FREE representation by The FAME Agency; free FAME newsletter updates; and a free FAME email box! Sign up at www.FAMEworldtour.com
2006-03-31 - Are you interested in following in Christina's footsteps to competitive success? Get in on the action as Bodybuilding.com hosts the National Fitness Model Search Championships next Friday, April 7 in Boise, Idaho. In addition to the thrill of victory, the overall winner will be featured in FAME Fitness & Lifestyle Magazine and will receive FREE air travel and hotel accommodations for the FAME World Championships in June. Registration for the Bodybuilding.com National Fitness Model Search Championships is limited. Get all the details on this spectacular at www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2006boisexpo.htm event and REGISTER NOW at www.fameworldtour.com/register!
2006-03-30 - Here is FAME Competitor Christina Tucci who was promoted as Bodybuilding.com's Fitness Competitor of the Week!
http://www.bodybuilders.com/fitness.htm
2006-03-29 - I heard from Robbert-Jan van Heeckeren form the Netherlands regarding Panatta's Longest Work Out and he had this to say about it's outcome;"Dear Anita, Here is allot more information over Panatta's Longest Work Out Ever. On the 6/7 of may, Thijs Althof, Aad Althof and Robbert-Jan van Heeckeren are going to give a try for the longest work-out in history of bodybuilding and fitness. They will settle this record at Strada Sports in the town Vorden(Netherlands). There will be traint with dumbbells, barbells and they cardio. All this in the trent of bodybuilding. We will try to settle a record of 24 hours, but we are going for more of course. At the moment we got a coach: Leon Averdijk. And a medical staff: Melle Steringa. Also Peter Bartelds will control the logbook. So our staff exists with 6 people. Every hour we have 5 min.of rest, the NBBF will controle the rules, we can get 5 min. of time extra for injurries every 5 hours, we must stay in the room/gym where we do the attempt, all in style of fitness/bodybuilding, every hour there must be two adult people sign in the official recordbook (logbook) for every rule, the athlets to. Well, guys that's cool, but when are you going t do this this is the second annoucement we heard, common do it already. Like the NIKE add say's just do it! How long are you going to train to train?Anyway, we'll look forward to hearing about the outcome, and hopefully no one get's hurt.
2006-03-29 - Training At The Compound: 'Back In The Saddle Again - Part One.' is up, check it out at http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ramsey24.htm
This new piece is about Curtis and I traing for the APF Bench Wars commming up this April 15th. We are training with the Metal Militia after a long 2 year layoff due to various reasons that were out of our control. Learn more about it right here. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ramsey24.htm
2006-03-29 - An Interview With Top Fitness Coach And Camp Host, Cathy Savage! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ramsey25.htm
Learn more about Cathy and Camp Savage. Cathy is doing something really great for competitors, if you're ever in teh Boston area look her up and tell her Anita sent you.
2006-03-29 - Here is fitness model and FAME competitor Blake Berkhout. He just sent me this link on his new web site http://evolutionmedia.ca/clients/blake/index.php
Blake also informs me that soon his web site will be blakeberkhout.com, it is a work in progress he say's. Nice Blake, know lift some more iron you look a little small.
2006-03-29 - WNSO competitor, Anna Kocis is getting ready for FAME Central (April 15th in Toronto) and FAME Worlds (June 16th-18th). Anna is a fitness competitor and fitness model. Here is her web site: www.annakocis.com
2006-03-29 - I just heard from a Cathy Savage faithful, Toneka Pires. She said this about the article and Cathy's camp. "Hi Anita, I just wanted to let you know that you did an awesome job on the article written about Savage Choreography Prep Camp! Great job! Thanks Toneka, Have you been to a Savage camp? "I have. In fact I have gone to every single camp since Cathy started. The camps get better and better every year! We were all so proud to read such a great article! You are so very welcome Toneka and to all the rest of the Savage girls, keep strutin and pumpin that iron!
2006-03-26 - Please join me in extending our congrats to FAME Muscle Pro Paul Luis, who was recently signed on as a sponsored athlete by FAME World Tour Platinum Sponsor Allmax Nutrition. Watch for Paul's photo and bio, coming soon to www.allmaxnutrition.com.
2006-02-24 - My buddy Tim Reilly from Hot Bodz Clothing Company just dropped me aline on the Hot Bodz Model winners for 2006. The models are Tony Metcalf and Rob Kreider. Each model received $250 cash and wardrobe of Hot Bodz clothing as well as feature positions in Hot Bodz seasonal brochures, magazine advertisements and website as well as receiving all the latest Hot Bodz fashions throughout the year. who ar ethese two? well, both individuals are highly involved in the bodybuilding industry. Tony Metcalf owns two Discount Nutrition Center's and a Mixed Martial Arts - No Hold's Barred Promotion Company (Knuckle Up) and Rob Kreider owns a top Personal Training Facility (RK Bodies). Both are national level competitors and represent and promote Hot Bodz respectively in their day to day activities as well as industry events. I always tell you people to check out web sites as most always do a model search of some kind or a top model contest. Hot Bodz received quite a few submissions. "What separated Tony and Rob from the other models was their "stand-up" attitudes, willing to work with us unconditionally as well as being very reliable and positive individuals." Tim adds abnout his new models. Go to www.hotbodz.com and get ready for the 2007 contest. Hey Tim, need any hard body type women? I'm available. Wow 2007, time sure flies when you're having fun.
2006-02-16 - A Note From IFBB Pro-
Betty Pariso;
"To all the IFBB FBB:
Finally some good news...I have been working hard trying to increase the Qualifying spots for the Olympia. As you know we have so few opportunities to Qualify with the lack of shows. We all need to thank Jim Manion and Tony Blinn (IFBB legal advisor) for thier ability to make changes and support the Pro FBB. As an example, at this years Ms. Interantionl if the top 5 are already Qualified, we will possible be picking up 6,7,& 8 spots to Qualify for the Ms Olympia. At the Smaller shows we also will be picking up additional spots if some are already Qualified. We are still working out a few details, but will have the official letter ASAP. For the IFBB to make these changes for us is a BIG DEAL!!!" Betty Pariso" If you think so Betty. What about MORE money at Pro Shows for women and more qualifers at the NPC level?
2006-02-08 - I love these guys, and anyone who does things like this, especially Canadians! Vinkomorph.com sent 20 Vinkomorf Calendars from their headquarters in Quebec, Canada, for the Canadian and US troops posted in Iraq."Wether you agree or not with what goes on there, one fact remains: thousands of your relatives, friends and neighbours are there because they were told to. Whatever the case, we're pretty sure they miss home, especially during the holiday seasons." Stated well by Simon co-owner of Vinkomorph. Curtis and I always "thank" ALL military for there service and support, they keep us FREE and SAFE!
2006-02-08 - CAMP SAVAGE located in Boston had women from all over the country attend this years camp. Cathy has many sponsors also helping out for Camp Savage: Oxygen Magazine, Sylvia Tremblay Designs, MaggieFit.com, Passion Fruit Designs, Dave Follansbee: NPC District Chairman, Ibezawear! Now that’s how you do camps. Look for an upcoming interview right here at Bodybuilding.com that I’m doing with Cathy.
2006-02-08 - Are you an unknown bodybuilding star? Win a photo shoot with Iron Man Magazine's Michael Neveux, bodybuilding's #1 photographer. Submit your best photo and let Iron Man Graphic Muscle discover and publicize you. That is way cool! I did it all on my own, so someone lucky person is going to get help from one of the best out there in taking pics of hard bodies; Michael Neveus. You Don;t know who he is?,p>Well, Michael Neveus has helped make hundreds of bodybuilders famous with his fabulous photography. This contest is for one guy and one gal. Contest deadline is March 24, 2006. Winners will be personally selected by Iron Man editors on March 31, 2006. What Will You Need To Get Started?Go to Graphic Muscle.com and reply to the contest thread and upload 1-2 images of yourself based on the following image criteria all by March 24. Make sure to include your full name and that your email address is current. You may also send in photos to the following address:
Win A Photo Shoot With Iron Man Magazine
Iron Man Magazine
1701 Ives Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93033
If mailing photos, please include contact information. Photos cannot be returned.
Image Criteria:Only JPEG or GIF file formats will be accepted. Images must be sized so that the longest (or widest) dimension is 600 pixels. Images must be 72 dpi. NO nudity. Full body shot in swimsuit or posing trunks. You must over 18 years of age.
2006-01-24 - On May 6th, This Althof, Aad Althof and Robbert-Jan van Heeckeren (all from Europe)are going to try for the longest work-out in history. They will settle this record at Strada Sports in the town Vorden (The Netherlands). They will exercise with dumbbells, barbells, cardio and other equipments. All this will be done in the style of bodybuilding. They want to set a record of 24 hours, but they're hoping for more. It’s the first time that this will be tried. These men have been working for over a year now designing and planning for this event with the help from Julliette Bergman (miss Olympia 2001-2003) who is in the NBBF( Netherlands Bodybuilding Federation). Interesting stuff. It seems that they have press intrest in the recordattempt. Good luck!
2006-01-24 - Bodybuilding.com presents the FAME Fitness & Model Search Championships on April 7th in Boise, Idaho. You've heard of FAME? The largest competition of its kind, the FAME Fitness & Model Search welcomes males and females ages 18 and up to the stage, in a showdown evaluating physique, beauty, poise, confidence & style! Fitness models are judged individually during three rounds of clothing – swimwear, sportswear & evening wear in their quest to represent the ultimate combination of athleticism & fashion! For more info contact Lisa Hughes, Talent Representative, The FAME Agency, 6021 Yonge Street,Suite 316, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2M 3W2 or go to www.FAMEworldtour.com and email Lisa lhughes@famemediagroup.com
(866) 817-7770
2006-01-20 - I want to thank Ryan and Bodybuilding.com for the awesome T-shirts and dance pants! You will definitely want to get your gym wear right hear to show off that “Swoll? look you been getting from all that iron pumping. To Get your BB.com stuff go to the Store for all your gym wear. The key element to Bodybuilding.com Gym wear is quality, design, and comfort. Get some now!
2006-01-20 - I really like to critique, analyze and review bodybuilding/weightlifting-related subjects, i.e.; videos, books, supplements, and other similar products that we should be looking at. Frequently I get asked for advice, as to whether there are any good bodybuilding books or videos available. So, that is why I have taken it upon myself to investigating some specific unknown materials that are topnotch must have items for any true hard-core muscle head. I want to bring the best ones to you, to help make your iron dreams come true. And believe me there is allot of really good bodybuilding books, videos, supplements and other items that we don’t know about. Why? Well, maybe because we are so consigned to the current bodybuilding media, like Big Brother, they only show us what they want us to see. But, I look for items that the media doesn’t have there hands into, real bodybuilding items, from real hardcore no-holds bared bodybuilding kinsmen that offer us things that will advance us into new muscle and strength gains. Not this mainstream fluff stuff that we always see. All these training articles are great but what about the products available to us? The Bodybuilder NEEDS MORE! Not these adverts reviewing MuscleTech products (there, I gave them a plug). Who cares? I don’t. If you are a company or individual that has something that the bodybuilding/fitness world needs, then contact us here at Bodybuilding.com for your industry review and we’ll see if you STACK up to the standards we expect as muscle heads. Here are a few, for starters, that will peak your bodybuilding interests. 'The Iron Goddess' Has New Instructional Videos The sub title for 2000 Ms. Olympia Andrulla’s Blanchette’s new video Quest for Perfection reads: “Your Journey Begins Here…? And how true it is. Female bodybuilders offer so much more to bodybuilding then just our sexy bodies, like our male counter parts we are experts in exercise technique, designing training routines, posing, off season bulking diets and contest prep information. For women bodybuilders, especially a beginner, whom do you turn to for help? Another man? Another male bodybuilder? Of course, most do. Unfortunately, many men do not realize that the female physique does not respond or react the same way as a man's. It is very important if having a man help a female that he really understands how the female physique works. One of my Muscle Update readers is getting ready to do some shows out in California and the diet here PT has her on, I mean everyone who knows anything about contest dieting for women knows you don’t put women on CARBS. They just don’t work well for us. And that’s one of the great things that Andrulla points out in the video, “carbs do not work well for women.? Andrulla takes you on a journey to physique betterment, both men and women; amateur or veteran can benefit from this 1-hour tape. The video goes through Andrulla’s weekly training regiment and exercises she prefers for maximizing shape and size and is planed out nicely. While narrating she goes through her special exercises. Andrulla explains that there must be a strong emphasis on the importance mental preparation for training and building your physique. She also outlines a fantastic 9-day split routine, that quite frankly, if I where competing again I would implement. She goes through her special exercises while narrating while the exercises are being performed. Andrulla explains with a strong emphasis on the importance mental preparation for training and building your physique. In this video she explains why the need for a training journal, proper nutrition, cardio, and supplementation for off-season bulking and contest prep. This informative 1-hour tape can benefit both men and women. Quests for Perfection takes a step beyond the traditional ‘posing videos’ that are offered of female bodybuilders, how boring these posing videos are becoming. Andrulla saw a need for informative exercise teaching that is nonexistent in woman’s bodybuilding. Learn the secrets that made pro bodybuilder and Ms. Olympia Andrulla Blanchette one of the greatest female bodybuilders of all time and one of the best to come out of the UK! There is much to learn from this video no matter what level you are at. If I have one piece of advice for Andrulla, don’t leave us hanging, we want more. After watching the tapes, I wanted more. Ms. Olympia has so much to offer male and female bodybuilders in the way of updated information you don’t read or hear in the magazines. So get this tape and see how 1-hour can change your whole bodybuilding training in such a short time. The video can be ordered directly online, via a secured interface and using all the major credit cards. VHS PAL and NTSC. US$40. Go to www.andrulla.com CHECK this book out. Manifesto of Mass by James Stettler. Out of all the books I’ve read on training and bodybuilding this is by far my favorite. And I’ve read several. There is an old saying, “If you think you know everything then you don’t.? I’m always reading. I read books on research and I also read philosophy and Law books. Variety, it’s the spice of life, isn’t it? This is a great book for beginners and advanced alike. No matter what level you are at, you will learn something from each chapter. For those that maybe view themselves as advanced and know-it-all you will find something you forgot or simply thought you new but didn’t, trust me on this. There are some things those Brits know that we don’t here in the colonies. And it makes you wonder when they grow them as big a Doz. Oh sorry, Dorian, I mean. Manifesto of Mass is an excellent presentation to bodybuilding, nutrition, supplementation, weight training and the “over? the edge topics that most places are afraid to talk about. Stettler is honest, unbiased, and will tell you exactly how it is. Manifesto of Mass will put everything you could possibly want to know about bodybuilding into perspective. The reading is not overly complex or scientific. That’s what is so enjoyable about reading Manifesto of Mass it is so easy to understand and very motivational. I couldn’t put the book down till I was done reading it. Though it may be geared a little more for the beginner I see it as a fantastic, if not exceptional tool for the veteran bodybuilder. There is chapter devoted to a specialized way to pack on the pounds via a specific workout routine that for HIT fanatics will make you drool. That’s all I’m going to say about that. Well, let’s put it this way, if you are a one set to failure person this is a must workout, I’ve never heard of it before but the Brits are using it with “massive? results. No pun intended. There are chapters on proper bodybuilding nutrition something we forget about and that so little info is available to us regarding diets, i.e. bulking and pre-contest. Do you know what supplements to take? Sure you don’t, most of us are left asking the question and then experimenting with the vast array that is available to us. There is a chapter on what should be taken for maximum growth and it’s so simple. My thoughts as I read it; “Duh! I knew that why haven’t I been doing it?? It is a little known factor that to get big you need proper caloric intake with proteins, carbs and fats. And given the importance of diet in Bodybuilding there are relatively few books around which focus on the subject with proper direction on how to maximize individual potential for gaining mass and strength. Personally, I learned something new, and something’s that I already new and started doing again, which by the time you’re reading this has increased my lean body weight, strength levels and overall well being to improved standards. One simple vitamin supplement that I started taking has aided in my recovery after workouts tremendously. There is a chapter on steroids. Sorry, for you ‘natural’ bodybuilders, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pick this up and read it. You, of all bodybuilders, need this info so you can see the “real? behind AS. James leaves nothing out! Manifesto of Mass is a valuable addition to someone that has already learned the basics or for a refresher, you never know, you might learn something. Manifesto of Mass presents a great deal of information on ways to maximize your natural training. It has an excellent framework for the beginnings of bodybuilding and weightlifting. Manifesto of Mass is a must read for all levels of bodybuilders. This small book covers all aspects of natural training including the best exercises, diet and supplementation. Questions and answers on what takes place inside our muscles when we train and even the process of digestion are covered. To get you Manifesto of Mass book go to: www.Area9.net NOW for some BIG training info. Elite Training from the West Side. You’ve heard of them. That bunch of bad ass powerlifters at Westside Barbell Club. A host of them bench press over 600 and squat in the nine hundreds. So, you think because you’re a bodybuilder you don’t need this information? Ha Ha. Yes, that’s me laughing at you. This training will maximize your look on stage tremendously. Yeah, but I’m a “Natural? athlete, and I believe that “over training? exists. But I do need a better program for training then I have something for you; The Westside Barbell Seminar video series. You want to get bigger and stronger? I mean really strong, while staying injury free, and put everyone to shame with the huge totals and max weight’s you'll be putting up in the Bench and Squat? Interested? Hell yeah! Everyone reading this who lifts is interested in all the above and more. So, if your answer is yes, then these tapes are a must for your training library. You do not have to be a competitive powerlifter to benefit from these tapes either. I’m a retired competitive NPC female bodybuilder and these exercises and special movements are taking me places my old bodybuilding training couldn’t. Think you have a big bench? Think you squat correctly? Think again. After reviewing the Westside Barbell Seminar Video Series tapes from Elite Fitness Systems by Dave Tate all I have to say is Wow! These tapes will show you what you’re doing wrong and what you should be doing to become the best. But, ONLY the dedicated individual willing to try the different in ultimate training will excel in new levels of size and strength. Trust me, take my advice and purchase this video set. I told a Bodybuilding friend about these tapes and that he should check them out, his response was; "I'll leave the powerlifting and big weights to you and your husband. I'll stick to my way of training." He doesn't know what he's missing. Bigger hamstrings! Thicker upper body! What bodybuilder doesn't want those attributes? At present after performing the many unorthodox exercises prescribed in the video my squat technique has changed for the better and my weight has increased dramatically in only a few short weeks. My hamstrings have a sweep I wish I had when I was competing. Don't believe me; try doing five sets of 15 reps with Pull Troughs. Don't know what a Pull Through is? Get the tapes and find out. You should because if you don’t have a reverse hyper or a Glute-Ham Raise machine, and most gyms don’t, Pull Through’s are probably the next best hamstring exercise available. I don’t even do lying leg curls anymore. Those are things of the past. In the short time we (my husband and I) started doing the exercises in the videos prescribed by Dave Tate and Louie Simmons, We've been approached by a dozen or more asking us what and why we're doing what we're doing. If you don’t want to get big and strong then don’t ask. This seminar video pack contains three videos (over 6 hours!), covering the entire Westside Barbell Seminar LIVE. Also included is a seminar manual complete with notes, articles and pictures of many of the special exercises performed by there "elite" lifters that are benching 700 plus pounds. For a limited time Elite Fitness Systems is also including a 45-minute video interview with the "man" himself, Louie Simmons. That video in itself will make you open your eyes to the lifting community and how back wards we have become and how degenerative we’ve become in our training. Louie tells it like it is. Which is a breath of fresh air in this weightlifting world of lies and backward ideas. It’s great. The Westside Strength Seminar has become one of the fastest growing and most popular strength seminars in the country. This is because the information presented in the seminar works. Many attendants have put up to 100 pounds on their lifts in the first year after applying the information presented in the seminar. All aspects of the Westside System are covered from the beginner to the Elite athlete. The video set includes three tapes (over 6 hours!) a seminar manual and a bonus interview tape with Louie Simmons. Again, you do not have to be a competitive powerlifter to benefit from these tapes but if you are a powerlifter these tapes are a must. And if you think you have to be using “gear? to get the max benefits from these special exercises and this way of training, don’t even bother getting the tapes. Trainers, bodybuilders, general fitness enthusiasts, sport coaches, athletes of all kinds, and even fitness competitors will benefit from the training secrets involved in these tapes. If you are not afraid to be different, and want to become a standout in your next competition or just being the best in the gym you train at then go to the Bodybuilding.com Store and ask for the tapes. Tell Dave, Anita sent you. Casey Viator’s Total Fitness. There’s probably not a bodybuilder alive who hasn’t heard of the youngest bodybuilder to win the Mr. America. If you don’t know who I’m talking about then you need to get this book and read about one of histories thickest bodybuilders and true followers of High Intensity Training before Mike “Heavy Duty? Mentzer came along. I’m talking about Casey Viator. Each page Casey discusses his years of knowledge, experience and his commitment to his physique development and the direct result of the discipline he learned from bodybuilding. He also discusses his reasons for basics in bodybuilding, exercise techniques, and supplements and nutrition. Casey Viator’s Total Fitness is a resource tool for bodybuilding. In fact, browsing through the table of contents you’ll notice that it’s actually set up as a step by step program broken down into chapters. Each chapter is easy to read and understand, even for beginning bodybuilders, with plenty of motivational photographs. Everything is organized logically so it’s easy to find the topics you want to read about again. The beginning and advanced routines and training splits are complete and well described, with an endorsement on High Intensity Training (HIT). The information and descriptions of the routines and exercises are invaluable. In fact, from the high school student wanting to start an exercise program to advanced bodybuilders planning to enter their first competition overall, Casey Viator’s Total Fitness is a very complete book. An absolute must for every bodybuilder’s library. Leave it to Casey to do something completely unique in the realm of bodybuilding again. While the 100 plus page book is some years out of Casey’s training diary and life experiences, it’s much more than a how-to-workout book. On almost every page you’ll find a recollection of training with Author Jones, Arnold, and a competition. As for the workouts, every one is a detailed snapshot of the way Casey trained to get his look, from all-out muscle-building sessions he used during his day’s in Florida at the Nautilus center, and the “Colorado Experiment.? He lists exact weights, reps and sets for almost every session. Are you a H.I.T. fan? If so, then this book will become your training “manual? that you will cherish and return to for all your muscle gains. A must for all bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. One Of My FAVORITE supplement lines. MG Development. After a 1-Month cycle of MG Development System we where convinced something was definitely going on. MG Development understands what the hardcore bodybuilder needs and that is the fastest results in performance and absorption rate. This is why MGF-2 has the Highest Protein efficiency ratio #4 on the market. MG Development is one of the only sports nutrition supplement companies to include a time-released portion of concentrated whey protein to promote a rapid, yet partially prolonged, absorption rate. This effect will help prevent muscle catabolism for high stress workouts. MG Development has a total anabolic bodybuilding system for you. MG Development took form as a potent combination of products to make the ultimate in personalized total bodybuilding supplement systems today and those are MGF-1, MGF-2, MGF-3, and Nitro-Surge. The MG Development system can be found at Bodybuilding.com’s super store. Go to www.bodybuilding.com/store/mg/mg.htm
2006-01-20 - There are two kinds of people. Real Bodybuilders and wanna be individuals who haven’t walked the walk but act like they think they have. If you're not 100% hard core, get the F$%& out now. There is no room for you in my domain. Only a handful can be in my world. So, if you're serious about bodybuilding, then you have to understand that training, and eating is a way of life, a philosophy, a do or die attitude that focuses on everything in your world. We all want to grow. For me, its all about nutrition, supplementation and training. Nutrition is the only tool that can compensate for the abuse I put my body through. Here is one simple way to maximize your mutation…Protein and more protein. Protein overloading is the key to the next mutation. Some so-called experts, who are not considered experts to me, say that .8 or 1.0 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight is good for gains. I say only if you don’t want to mutate. Take a prescribed 1.2 up to 1.8 g per pound of bodyweight so for a 275-pound baby mutant he needs 550 grams of protein to become a Bio Freak! To aid in the absorption of protein uptake and assimilation massive amounts of “Glutamine? for muscle assimilation. Also, up your caloric intake on a weekly basis. Do not ease up on cardio. Some say to back off on cardio when bulking or trying to gain weight and size, I do not. Maintain at least 3-times a day or 20 minutes every day that you train.,p>Some peope cannot afford to get to Mutant status. Save your money and Do it ALL OUT for one Month. Yep, get all your supplements for one month of saturation. o to the Bodybuilding.com store and get everything for one month of all out hard core balls to the walls training, supplementation, and nutrition for one month and watch the thing in the mirror change.
2006-01-20 - Well, a few FLEX issues back I read a comment by another reader titled “Unfetching Females.? Well, Female BBers are not trying to be men and his comment about “He’s the only one that has the “Balls? to say anything. Damn what tree has he been sleeping under? Individuals say something almost in every issue of a magazine.OK, yes, there are a few women bodybuilders and a few is all it takes to make it bad for all but I know a lot of women that are not on Steroids that have facial hair. My mother-in-law for one, she's a Sicilian. Sorry Mom. Recently, I saw a 16-year-old check out girl in the grocery store and she had a mustache. Was she on steroids? No! But, from ALL your remarks and stereo types she is. Arnold’s wife Marria Shriver, talk about a deep scratchy voice. Wow, she must be on drugs. Though, at times I bash magazines, and the NPC, IFBB and now Bob Chic for not being pro female bodybuilder, I’m justified because they think they’re doing women’s bodybuilding right. I think that it's wrong that some girls are jumping into porn too. But, again, when the above industry won’t pay you, doesn't want you around, some girls just see money and that's it – they don’t see the long picture. It is wrong that the very industry that we support through being members in (the NPC and IFBB), buying supplements and joining gyms doesn’t support us. To Ms. Bryant, be thankful that FLEX was kind enough to place your pic and letter in their magazine, good pub for you, and they like bad pub for women bodybuilders. But, I'm sorry you’re so angry at being part of the sister’s of iron. Maybe you shouldn't do it anymore if you're going to be so bitter at the group you belong to. And to all the men who control the industry shows, and don’t like us, then drop us. After a year tell me how your books look? To FLEX I’m still dissatisfied with all your so-called efforts to call yourself the #1 bodybuilding magazine. There was a time you used to put female bodybuilders on your covers, and even as center folds - dare you to do it again? You won’t. Because you care too much about the few negative letters you get instead of the large numbers of women who do compete in BBing and who are BBers in the NPC and IFBB. We are the ones buying the magazines, supplements and joining gyms not your fat triple chin McGouph. Free speech is taken to far, especially when free speech hurts people. Then I’m sorry it’s not FREE and if you cannot tell the difference then you don’t deserve to be FREE. Giving individuals who would rather hurt with words is like the media all over the country, giving out wrong and bad news. Just because a few have problems with their own images and are stuck in the 18th century, should you?
2006-01-20 - I hope that all of you are enjoying the New Year so far and you’re sticking to those resolutions as we all should make this the year the BEST! This last month found me with many new individuals coming aboard for competition prep training as the upcoming competitive season is about to begin. As soon as the weather permits I will be holding outdoor boot camps early in the morning. Hey, don’t forget to visit www.anitaramsey.com. My Members Lounge will be featuring some nice "Be My Valentine" pictures. Please go to www.anitaramsey.com and click on Members for more information. I am gearing up for a my return to the platform too. The APF Bench Press Wars. More info to come on that and my training.
2006-01-18 - I just finished reading Chics article about bodybuilding and the mainstream theme. Which, over the years, I've stated Bodybuilding is and should NOT be a mainstream thing, trying to do this over the years has destroyed bodybuilding. And going mainstream would kill bodybuilding even Chics style of bodybuilding. Even though Bob gives several real logical points to this view check out the "poll" numbers, people still feel bodybuilding should be "mainstream". Give me a break you dumb dumbs! Bodybuiding is a cult and it should stay that way. Push it that way and watch it grow. Stop trying to push it into peoples homes that are FAT, Weak and do nothing but sit on there buts watching "who's the Biggest Loser" and playing XBox. That's your mainstream. People that do not workout and never ever will. And though Chic is a serious Male shovinist, He should relize that if he backed female bodybuilders on ALL levels then bodybuilding would be a good thing - even his MASSive bodybuilding. You're not HELPING the "mainstram" attitude with your degrading remarks about the female bodybuilder. Bob, look at my pics and tell me how manly I look. I still enjoyed your article though.
2006-01-09 - Its 2006. Wow, how time sure passes. Well, like the rest of you out there around the world who are embarking on your 2006 New Years resolutions, I did the same. But, mine is not going to last only a couple months like so many of you. Nope. Im on the road to bigger and better things for 2006 and beyond. First things first, I started my workouts to get ready for my Bench Press meets. I, well, the husband and I, drove up to the Metal Militia camp (Adarondack Barbell) and put our bench shirts on for the first time in two years. But, before I get into my work out and numbers; I got to tell you what Bill The King of Bench Crawford did. He only pressed up an easy 750. Thats not all, Sabastian Burns cranked up an easy 630 only 3 months after doing a full meet. If you havent seen Burns in person, hes about 57 and around 275 and thick as hell! One other fantastic girl who lifts in the 117 class was there lifting too, Janet Farone, also had pec surgery after tearing hers two years ago she cranked out an easy 240. OK, now my numbers. Like always they videotape workouts to see flaws and good points. Well, even though the shirt needs to be fixed, taken in and adjusted I did two easy reps with 200. Not to bad for not having my shirt on and for finally being 100% after shoulder surgery. Then I did rack lockouts strip set style. That was intense and hard. Curtis did and easy 2 reps with 500 after not being in his shirt also for almost two years. Bills assessment for our possible meet numbers in April: Anita 240 and Curtis a possible 600. All weights acceptable for us to go after. Ill keep you updated on our Friday Workouts at the Metal militia compound.
2006-01-09 - Below is a copy of an email received by one of FitnessMedias.com female athletes, and it was been forwarded to other Fitnessmedias.com athletes and I would like to do the same to everyone reading this. It's up to you decide what you want to do with it, there's no obligation at all of course. I will always support the Military, now matter what others say or do, just like I support ALL of bodybuilding competitors unlike Chic. OK, plug's over. Subject: Support Troops in Iraq. Here is the message that was sent to us. Please read and do what you can. Good afternoon, I am a soldier in Iraq, I was hoping to ask your agency and or some of your models to consider forwarding (donating) signed pictures, poster, calendars, etc. to our guys and gals here in country. We receive all kinds of support from the folks back home. I just had the idea that your group might consider such a request. A signed Photo would mean a lot and provide our soldiers a great conversation starter as well as a few minutes of escape from daily activities we face during our daily activities. Some may even consider the item as a precious remembrance of their time spent here. Never know what individuals hold as Special Soldiers have been hanging Posters since WWI. We here are no different and would really enjoy the visual reminders of home. I am SGM Richard Adams. I work with the Civil Affairs Community and I will be happy to distribute any and all items sent. Our group does the daily interaction with the people of Iraq throughout the entire country. Our efforts are intended to assist in the rebuilding Of the country. We go into communities as friends but as you know by all the bad news on TV, all are targets. Please consider this request. If not desirable, no worries, and thanks for your consideration. Thank You. If do-able: address to: SGM Rich Adams, 322 Civil Affairs BDE, APO AE 09342 (IRAQ) Well, again, I hope some of you athletes out there can do something.
2006-01-05 - Vinkomorf.com, FitnessMedias.com's magazine, has just launched the second edition of their calendar featuring various athletes, including strongman Hugo Girard! For more details about the making of the calendar, you can check this link: http://www.vinkomorf.com/_/calendar.html For ordering info, check out this link: http://www.vinkomorf.com/_/calendar2006.html And if you would like to have a chance to be on the 2007 edition that's wher to sign up too. I already didand so should you!
2006-01-05 - It seems that 'MELISSA JOHNSON's agent is working hard to provide work to some of you out there for the Arnold. So, you must Please forward your best 2 photos to Melissa so that she can submit them to the companies she's in contact with. Thanks MELISSA, that's what we need in this sport helpers NOT attitudes like the so-called IFBB spokesperson Bob Chickerello...What is he speaking for the IFBB, as to really get rifd of the msucle girls or is he just jealous because he cannot comein hard enough to place top 10 in an IFBB show. Sorry, got carried away. Again, send pics to 'MELISSA JOHNSON'" at johnson4990@sbcglobal.net
This will be really helpful to know which booth can be assigned to you. Also, understand these companies will pay for your time there, but cannot pay for your travel nor hosting. This is GREAT if you can get there at a booth it's good experience (I did back in 1999 worked for HOP. Now they have "fitness" and figure girls working there booth - Powerlifting traitors). Even if all the money you make working at the Arnold goes to cover part of your traveling and hotei this opportunity is unique. I'm still waiting for Bodybulding.com to ask me, what's up Ryan?
2006-01-05 - Norm Dabish passes away. He had a heart attack. He will be missed by family and friends and all of us who enjoyed the Haard-Core Gym image he implied for Powerhouse Gyms.
2005-12-26 - Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan being sought for murder charges in the death of their live-in assistant, 28-year-old Melissa James! The report has it that the young lady was bound and gagged and found in the trunk of Kellys Jaguar, which had been driven out into the desert and set afire. First, what in the hecvk are you doing with a live-in? And is that a live-in maid? Two able bodied fintess professionals needa live-in? OK, what ever. Regardless, Wow! Not good! I hope this is what it could seem. I hope they did not do anything bad.
2005-12-26 - Christams is over, well for 2005 it is. And it will soon be 2006. Ready for a new year? Ready to get started in a career in the fitness industry? A new jump start into the competition maybe is in store for you in 2006? What ever your plans are I hope you get everything you need right here at Bodybuilding.com.
2005-12-10 - Hi everyone! Yes, I'm alive, just busy as well most people I try and get ahold of are too. We just left Canada and are back in the good old USofA and it feels good to be home. No offense, we loved the town we were in and the people too. But, it's not the same. It's definately cheaper back here. Well, I have allot on my plate. Check this out: I'm doing two interviews, one is with one of the owners of the NEW women's Bodybuilding organization (Exclusive from Muslce Update). It'll soon be right here at Bodybuilding.com and I might have an OK with MuscleMag International too. Now, other stuff. I've been off from training for almost a month, feels longer, but got back into it today and feel great. If I can swing it I would like to do the APF Bench Wars in February 2006. We'll see.Don't forget to check out my new web site www.anitaramsey.com and my VIP section, as awell as "Behind the Iron", my own Personal Training business that is doing very well-I should say. Give to Toys for Tots, when you have the chance too. See you in a few days with more news and lots of Updates.
2005-12-10 - Yes, it's Gene Rychlak. I'm noting this becasue he deserves the cudos. I recently read in a magazine that they made a big deal over someone else trying 1,000 and only getting 900 something. That's BIG numbers but this individual was not the first man to do it. Gene was.On Sunday November 21,2004 at the IPA Nationals in Shamokin Dam, Pa. Big Gene Bench Pressed 1,005lbs to become the first and only man to ever Bench over 1,000lbs I've met BIG Gene, actually he's always been the head ref at each bench meet I've done. Gene also won the 2004 Arnold Classic SuperHeavyweight Bench Press Competition. GENE RYCHLAK was also inducted into the YORK BARBELL HALL OF FAME.
2005-11-11 - FAME Halloween Mayhem had close to 100 competitors taking the stage with a packed auduiance which could make Hamilton, Ontario, Canada the city hot spot for FAME competition! FAME would like to send out a big welcome to the newest FAME Pros: Chantele DiCaire- Fitness, Shannon Leroux- Figure, Rob Muir- Fitness Model male, Martine Gauthier- Fitness Model female, Michelle Morrison- Overall Bodybuilding female and Renaldo Gairy- Overall Bodybuilding male. And of course congratulations go out to FAME Fitness Model Pro, Maggie Diubaldo who earned the win in the much anticipated Fitness Model Pro (female) division. Look for the full show story soon by logging onto www.FAMEworldtour.com
2005-11-11 - You might want to take advantage now on these specials offered by NESTA. These certification prices WILL NOT continue after the first of the year! They are on sale only till December 31, 2005. here they are.
Life Coaching Certification Regular $749 - Sale Price $399
Life Coach & Personal Trainer Certification Regular $1,108 -Sale Price $699
Sports Hypnosis (Mental Fitness) Regular $199 -
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Water Fitness Certification Regular $199 -
Sale Price $79
Sport Yoga VHS Format Regular $349 -
Close Out $99
Spencer Pilates VHS Format Regular $249 -
Close Out $99
SAQ - Speed, Agility & Quickness VHS Format Regular $249 - Close Out $99
Fit Phone Coach Regular $79 -
Sale Price $39
Certified Online Personal Trainer - Regular $119 -
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Biomechanics Specialist Certification - Regular $199 -
Sale Price $99
Holistic Stress Management Specialist - Regular $199 -
Sale Price $99
Mental Skills Training Specialist - Regular $75 -
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Lifestyle & Weight Management Specialist - Regular $75 - Sale Price $39
Weight Room Specialist - Regular $75 -
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Mind - Body Fitness Specialist - Regular $75 -
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there is also a Military, Police & Firefighter Discount of 25% on Popular Programs
2005-11-11 - I said it needed to be done and someone took the initiative and did it. The New Women's Physique International (WPI) was created and designed by athletes for the athletes. It is the main objective and goal of this new organization to become the leader in the women's bodybuilding and fitness industry by making necessary changes improving and enhancing amateur and professional Fitness, Figure, Female Bodybuilding, and Fitness Model Search competitions. Ok, though I feel there is enough out there right now for figure, fitness anda model search s@#t, it seems that maybe they say that WPI will not allow any management firms and or sponsors being associated in any way with the judging process on panel. WPI welcomes any and all athletes with the desire and passion to take their competitive careers to the next level. Professional status may be obtained within WPI by placing top two in each class of a professional qualifying show, for all three divisions. Any female that has already earned their Pro card in any current competitive organizations (IFBB For Example) or similar federations will be automatically granted their Professional status in WPI. It seems they have already got there first show ready (WPI Presents the Musclemag International and Bodybuilding.com's Women's Physique International's Extravaganza) to be held in Las Vegas October of 2006. Coming soon will be an interview by me with the new owners of the WPI, look for it soon in an upcoming issue of Bodybuilding.com.
2005-10-19 - There is a new photography directory available for people who want to check various bodybuilding competitions and it's called PhysiquePhoto.com. PhysiquePhoto.com provides you with thousands of photos from hundreds of bodybuilding, figure and fitness competitions. If you're a competitor you canorder the photos directly from the photographer by simply filling out an order form found which is found in each competition's gallery. Currently, PhysiquePhoto.com only has the Canadian Championship as of yet, but they'll be adding more! So, check this NEW picture place out when you can.
2005-10-19 - Congratulations to Yaxeni on being crowned Ms. Olympia 2005. She is a favorite of mine even though it does look like she trimmed down a bit, doing what the IFBB wants for this year. I also want to say congads to all the other muscle girls who showed their muscle in Las Vegas in wake of all the mylay that was preceded them before this years competition. I wish I would have been able to make it to an Olympia but, as ussual Im too busy training people, doiung school work and many other things and besides we still have two more weeks of football left in the season.
2005-10-19 - Yep, there you have it. The doors were seriously closed on all the talk that was done over how a Pro bodybuilder should look ot win hte Olympia. He should look like BIG Ron Coleman. Stop regressing in time and leap forward you dummies. HUG and FREAKY is todays and tommorrows bodybuilders. You want sleek and small go to the natural organizations. Enough Said!
2005-10-19 - Remember, Buff Chicks is always looking to sponsor up-and-coming female athletes in the following sports: Fitness Bodybuilding Applications for other sports will also be reviewed but the above categories will receive preference. Buff Chicks makes cash sponsorships up to $250. Sponsorship recipients may apply multiple times; they are eligible to receive up to a total of $1,000 per year. Sponsored Chicks will also receive Buff Chicks apparel to wear at their competitions/events (or anywhere else they choose).Sponsorships are awarded monthly (depending on availability of qualified applicants).Deadline to apply: last day of each month. If interested, please go to Buffchicks.com and print out the application and get it in ASAP.
2005-10-19 - The IFPA Bodybuilding Instructor Certification uses the most in-depth texts on bodybuilding ever presented: Maximize your strength and muscle definition by applying the latest breakthroughs in scientific research to your training with Serious Strength Training; Optimal Muscle Training is a unique book and DVD training package that will show you how to achieve the highest level of muscle function. This course will provide in depth knowledge of the science and practice of strength training for all levels: beginners through World-Champion. Regardless of whether you are interested in unlocking the secrets of optimal muscle training for yourself, or you are a fitness professional interested in gaining the most current, in depth knowledge and skill to design the most effective, safest and serious strength training programs ever created for maximizing your clients muscular gains; the IFPA Certified Bodybuilding Instructor course is a must have program for you! This is the ONLY course that covers the practical as well as the scientific processes of gaining more muscle strength, size and definition. Go to www.ifpa-fitness.com and enroll now!
2005-10-19 - want to see a sneak peek at what you can expect at FAME 2006! A New Venue - FAME is changing locations! The international event will still take place in Toronto, but now at the renowned International Centre! The IC is only; three minutes from Pearson International Airport; right at the crossroads of the six major highways; and only fifteen minutes from downtown. The move will make it easier for the many travelers attending from all over the world! Here are some of the other many features. Free Parking- No longer downtown means you can say goodbye to parking fees. Everyone can enjoy easy, free parking for the event! Reduced Fees- Save money on everything including FAME entrance tickets, stage tickets, athlete entry fees, even hotel rates! Free Access to FAME Stage Events- All amateur competitions will be held on open stages right inside the exhibit area which means everyone with a General Admission ticket can watch all the action happening during FAME exhibit hours! In addition to all the fabulous FAME competitions you already enjoy, catch exciting new fitness events, including; powerlifting, gymnastics, tumbling, yoga, pilates, track & field, running, obstacle challenges, sport aerobics, skip rope, and more! How about a Full Certification Program? The Certified Personal Trainers Network (CPTN) is holding their official certification courses and recertification courses at FAME 2006. You can get your CEC's right on site! Stay tuned for more updates about FAME 2006 comming up soon.
2005-08-24 - An old buddy sent me some news and would like our help with a HUGE favor. Jas Kasten, (his dad-Rick Kasten-is NPC Head Judge/National Judge), and his band, STRANGE CONDITION, have made it to the top 4 in a battle of the bands contest. Sems the winner plays with 38 Special and Firehouse at the Budweiser Event Center. cool! Now all voting is done online. The voting goes until this Friday the 26th. Better hurry up. So, your vote for this band would be greatly appreciated. Please click on their link below to hear a few songs. Please Help Strange Condition win a spot to play at the Budweiser Event center by voting at http://www.1079thebear.com/battlevoting.html It only takes a few seconds to sign up and vote. Thanks for the support Jeff Taylor, NPC Colorado Chairman & LifeSports Fitness Equipment & Promotion (www.jefftaylor.com)
www.strangeconditionmusic.com
CONTACT THE BAND DIRECTLY:
Jas Kasten
970-506-6048
2005-08-15 - Female IFBB Pro bodybuilder Fannie Barrios passed away during the early hours of August 7th, 2005 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. It is reported she was striken by a blood clot or aneurysm that resulted in a stroke. She was only 41 years of age.
2005-08-12 - Erica Davidson turned pro in New York on August 6th. Congrads Erica, you can see pics of her at www.ericadavidson.com which is another Fitnessmedias.com web site.
2005-08-07 - Amanda Savell won her class and is now officially a pro! She will be making my pro debut in New York so wish her luck. cehck out the interview with Amanda http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/schultz64.htm
She cna be visited at here web site at www.amandasavell.com
2005-08-07 - Sportlab's Fitness Model Search is brand-new venue for women and men to showcase a healthy, athletic, and attractive lifestyle. Go to http://www.sportlabsales.com/sportlabmodelsearch/who.html for details. Bodybuilding.cmo is a sponsor of this great event too. The Sportlab Fitness Model Searches are open to any female or male, 18 years or older, from anywhere in the world. If you are a competitive athlete, you are invited to participate; if you're not well as long as you look like you can then you can too. Get discovered as the next Girl or Guy of Sportlab.There will be thousands of dollars in prizes and gifts. The judging panel will consist of physique competitors, industry reps, photographers, and talent scouts. There are two contests, the Women's Fitness Model Search for women (see the Stratford '05 results for a sample of what to expect) and the first-ever Men's Model Search. Both competitions will be strictly limited to a maximum of 75 competitors in each enter early online to ensure YOUR spot!
Top-3 winners in each contest will receive:
1st place:
$1000 CASH!!!
Free photo shoot and a photo gallery on Girls of Sportlab or Guys of Sportlab.
Promotional video featuring you! (See Stacey-Lynn Mlinarevic's "8-Pack" -- Stacey-Lynn won the Stratford '05 Fitness Model Search.)
Discounts on all Sportlab supplements.
The $150 gift package outlined for all competitors below.
...and more to be announced!
2nd place:
$500 worth of Sportlab supplements!
Free photo shoot and a photo gallery on Girls of Sportlab or Guys of Sportlab.
Discounts on all Sportlab supplements.
The $150 gift package outlined for all competitors below.
...and more to be announced!
3rd place:
$250 worth of Sportlab supplements!
Free photo shoot and a photo gallery on Girls of Sportlab or Guys of Sportlab.
Discounts on all Sportlab supplements.
The $150 gift package outlined for all competitors below
...and more to be announced!
All competitors will receive:
A gift package worth more than $150 including a full-size bottle of ThermoBlaze, a Sportlab shirt, and much more!
Enter and be the next SportLab Model!
2005-08-04 - PRESS RELEASE: I want to thank Simon and the rest of the crew at Fitnessmedias.com for designing and putting my very first personal web site up. There is a Gallery section, a new VIP section too. Also, I have a special articles section and my very own One-on-One Personal Training area: "Behind The Iron." Not to mention a links page for all my friends. I will be offically launching my website as one of the offical sponsors of the 2005 New Brunswick Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships. Check it out I'm at www.anitaramsey.com
2005-08-02 - Amanda's Vegas win! Amanda Dunbar won the LightHeavyweights & Overall at the 2005 NPC USA. Also, heavyweight competitor Heather Policky made a return to the stage to win the heavies at the USA. And that's not all. A fellow competitor Robin "Ripped" Parker won the LHW class & the Overall at the Master's Nationals to win her IFBB Pro card Great Job to all that competed at the USA.
2005-07-21 - On July 9, 2005 Melissa won the Louisiana State Bodybuilding Show and earned the title Ms. Louisiana 2005. But, that's not all this gilr's been up to. she's trying to get into Playboy and also while she's doing all this found time to do some hunanitarian work by donating one of her videos to help raise money for the Tsunami fund and the video helped raise $5,000! You cna see the Video as it's posted for download on the Diana The Valkyrie web site.
2005-07-21 - Dave Follansbee has just become the NPC Chairman for the state of Maine. He took over the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire when David Berman passed away this spring, and now Dave has three states under his responsibility. Not to mention Dave is also the USPF Regional Chaiman for almost all of New England too! That's a lot fo shows and meets to promote. Good luck Dave.
2005-07-21 - Wow! Has my Personal Training business "Behind The Iron" has taken off here in Canada. I am working with so many people that I have a long witing list and the students haven't even arrived yet. Well, before that happens I am getting ready to open my very own PT Studio and might even have to look for an assistant to take on some of the work load. And I am finally getting my very own Web Site and it's being done by some great people up here, FitnessMedias.com What was so pleasent when I contacted them about doing my site for me here in Canada was that they knew who I was. Oh Canada! I'll keep you posted when things open up.
2005-07-13 - My friends I know we, female bodybuilders and female bodybuilding is always under attack and viewed badly in the fitness arena BUT, there is a point where the whole thing, and I mean the attacks upon us a women with "any" muscle has to stop. This letter and has come to my attention and I would like for all to help Hello everyone! I trust this e-mail finds you all in good health. As you all have now heard, the once prestigious Ms. Olympia finals has been relegated to a side show at the Olympia Expo. We are asking you to send e-mails informing your fans, family, friends, pro men bodybuilders, etc., asking them to write to each of the individuals listed below, voicing your outrage over the way the professional women bodybuilders are being treated. We have suffered many indignities over the years, yet we still remain professional, and continue to compete under less than ideal circumstances, and for very little prize money. They say we don't sell tickets, that no one wants to see us, yet we sold out the City Center Theater in NY!!! Wayne DeMilia made a statement to that effect in Flex Magazine, which is why he removed the other two divisions from the lineup the following year. So, those of us who attend the shows hear the difference in the reaction of the crowd when the female bodybuilders come onstage. I am in no way trying to take anything away from the other divisions (I have quite a few friends in both divisions). I am just stating a fact. So, I will encourage all the divisions, the amateur athletes, fans, family, friends, etc. to send an e-mail to each of the individuals below regarding this latest outrage. I do appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to to this. Thank you all in advance.
David Pecker: dpecker@amilink.com
Vince Scalisi: vscalisi@weiderpub.com
Peter McGough: PMcGough@flexmagazine.com
2005-07-07 - Melissa DettwiIler is doing the 2005 Louisiana State Bodybuilding Championships in Lafayette LA - July 9th. Thats this weekend. Good Luck Melissa, sometimes after doing a National show they dont like competitors going back down in the ranks so hope all goes well, because you dont want that show to take away from your 2nd place in the Women's Open Light Heavy Class at the Jr. Nationals because to place so well at your very first NPC National level show is something to ride on. Also Melissa will be doing the USA too. 2005 USA Bodybuilding Championships are again in sunny and HOT Las Vegas, NV - July 29-30, 2005. Go to http://www.musclecontest.com for contest info and www.MelissaDettwiller.com or www.BuffDoll.com to check out Melissa.
2005-07-07 - To all of you who are not serving in the military, please consider the following recommendation: When you meet or see a member of our Military branches, please take the time to greet them and simply say; Thank you for your service. This simple act costs you nothing, but will mean a great deal to the soldier, sailor, airman or marine, who may be a little confused right now on whether we in the civilian community, support the sacrifices they are making for us. If you would like to do more, please go to
www.soldierride.com or www.americasupportsyou.mil. I did and I am also getting my free Dog Tags for supporting the troops. Remember, we sometimes forget the reason why we are such a FREE country. The members of our Military are willing to put themselves in harms way and stand on a wall and swear to us that no one is going to hurt you tonightnot on my watch and they are willing to die keeping their oath. The warrior you have an opportunity to help today, may be called upon, to make the ultimate sacrifice for you tomorrow. Also, thnaks to Ryan, Will and all the rest of Bodybuilding.com for letting me be paert of the largest bodybuilding web site around.
2005-07-07 - Brittany Thorsch is offering her make up services at the USA's Vegas. I know sometimes we are so frazilled that it would be great to have someone else do our makeup before a show so contact Brittany at Email: britt_thorsch@hotmail.com
2005-07-07 - Buff Chicks is looking to sponsor up-and-coming female athletes in the following sports:Fitness, and Bodybuilding. you can get an application for other sports on a reviewed basis. Buff Chicks offers cash sponsorships up to $250. Sponsorship recipients may apply multiple times; they are eligible to receive up to a total of $1,000 per year. Money for a female fitness or bodybuilder competitor is much needed and also sponsored Buff Chicks will also receive Buff Chicks apparel to wear at their competitions/events. Sponsorships are awarded monthly (depending on availability of qualified applicants). There is also a Deadline to apply: last day of each month. So, you should be interest, especially when I get many emails from allot of you asking about how to get sponsorships. Her is one you need to apply to though. Please Email your resume, photos and sponsorship application but go to Buffchicks.com to get the application.
2005-07-03 - Have you read the latest from our resident IFBB Pro undercover regarding the so-called new "gut" rule. Give me a break? Have you seen the recent FLEX magazine with Lenda Murray's commments on women's bodybuilding? She's talking like Lenda herself is not a BIG girl. And to think I gave her cudo's once or twice. FYI, the Show of Strength is cancled because of big mess up with the Olympia, money and AMI. Seems even show promoters are getting shafted lately with the "new age" NPC/IFBB. So much going on in the NPC/IFBB. Anyone know anything about NABBA? Either that or competitors better stop being self centerd and take control of this sport. Were's that union?! Anyone have any information?
2005-07-03 - Buff Chick n. "A female humanoid who exhibits a healthy and robust form, typically attained by vigorous exercise and sensible dietary strictures. Also known as a 'hardbody.'" I love that intro on there web site. OK, have any of you heard of Buff Chicks? I mean the company dummies? I didn't and I'm pretty resourceful. Well, Buff Chicks has been around since 1999;Buff Chicks is a very selective company that sponsors some of the brightest up-and-coming fitness and bodybuilding talent around. Do you think you have what it takes? To be a "sponsored" Buff Chicks? Well, it seems that maybe you can be as Buff Chicks is always looking to sponsor up-and-coming female athletes in the following sports: Fitness and Bodybuilding. But, also, applications for other sports will also be reviewed but still gviing preference to the above categories. What kind of sponsorships? Monitary type ones, that's what. Buff Chicks makes cash sponsorships up to $250. Sponsorship recipients may apply multiple times too. And that's Great. You are eligible to receive up to a total of $1,000 for a year. You will also get Buff Chicks apparel to wear at competitions, events or anywhere else the Buff chicks logo can and will be seen. Sponsorships are awarded monthly. Hey, everyone can use a little extra getting ready for the next show. Most recent Buff Chick and model for the Buff Chick Logo is Amy Peters who just recived her IFBB Pro card. Nice! How to apply for a sponsorship? Well, first you must go to buffchicks.com and there is a deadline to apply: the last day of each month. Are you interested? I am. So, get over to Buffchicks.com and apply now! Tell them Muscle Update sent you.
2005-06-16 - Melissa placed 2nd in the women's open heavyweight division at the 2005 Southern Classic Bodybuilding Show. She missed the middles by 1 pound. I did that at the 1991 Jr. Nationals weighed in as the smallest heavyweight. Melissa still beat 3 of the big girls though! Melissa has also told Muscle Update that she has a shoot with Muscle Elegance scheduled with Denise Masino for July 26th & 27th in Las Vegas! So stay tuned! Looks like it's going to get pretty wild! Melissa is also getting ready for the NPC Jr. National Bodybuilding Championships in Chicago, IL - June 17, 2005 which is coming up and the 2005 USA Bodybuilding Championships, always in Las Vegas, NV on July 29-30. Check out Buff Dolls web site at www.MelissaDettwiller.com
www.BuffDoll.com
2005-06-14 - I guess IFBB fitness pro Bethany Howlett has bid farewell to the IFBB and competed in FAME World Professional Fitness Championships on June 11th in Toronto, Canada. Bethany feelt FAME offers her much more in the way of self promotion than she ever had in the IFBB. And that could be right, FAME events do allot of promoting of all there athletes, the IFBB is all into themselves and that's teh organization and some of it's people too. Good luck Bethany.
2005-06-14 - It seems that Teri Mooney injured her foot while performing her routine at the IFBB Emerald Cup Pro Fitness Championships and was told upon a doctors visit that she has a Lis Franc fracture on her left food which is a fracture and dislocation of the bones that are integral in maintaining the shape and function of your entire foot. She also has a fracture of her 2nd metatarsal. Well, that will require pins and plates to repair her foot and then all that will all have to be surgically removed again in about 9 months. Teris injury most likely brought her competitive fitness career to an end. We wish you a fast and speedy recovery Terri.
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2005-06-14 - I know this might be late, but some of you might not be aware as was I. Paul "Quadzilla" Demayo passed away on June 5th, 2005. I remember those big freaking legs. He will be missed.
2005-05-13 - Here's whats new with Figure competitor Amy Peters. "I'm currently preparing for Jr nationals, which is 5wks away. Then I'll be doing USA's and Figure Nationals. I've done alot of updating to
my website lately. New photos are up in my E-shop, a new gallery, my superstar clients is up as well as many updates, both in my free area and the members part of my site. I'm still working hard on my cookbook, developing a protein brownie with the supplement company I work for,
Flexstar." Now that's being busy. Great Amy, that's what promoting ourselves means;work and diligence. Amy is also training several competitors for upcoming local shows, as well as Jr Nationals, Bodyrock and USA's, as well as making a DVD about herself, as a Figure competitor. Thanks Amy we'll talk soon and get another interview with you in June or July!
2005-05-13 - Within the past few weeks, bodybuilding has lossed two. Masters Olympia champ Don Youngblood and Mr. USA Charles Durr have both passed away due to heart related issues. Durr passed away on May 2nd while Don passed away on May 8th. Both will both be greatly missed.
2005-05-12 - Janet Harris took fourth place out of seven Heavyweight Women and Ron Harris took second place out of thirteen Heavyweight men. Congrads to both!
2005-05-08 - I wanted to apologize for the lack of updates over the past couple months because of all the surgeries Ive had this past year and with moving its been difficult to say the least. Most importantly, I just wanted to quickly let you all know too that I have been working my butt off (literally) to get my physique and strength back to normal so to get some new photos up and get ready for another bench meet.
2005-05-08 - Tera Scotti is getting ready for her first full season as a Pro. She is scheduled to compete in the Pittsburgh Pro, Eastern Seaboard Invitational, California Pro, and Toronto Pro. 5 Shows in 4 weeks. Wow! Now thats hustling.
2005-05-08 - Also, LADIES!!! The MONICA BRANT F.E.M. Camp is coming to Los Angeles, CA. on September 2-4. 2005. So, for those of you who are interested in competing, modeling, and being more involved in the Fitness Industry than plan to come! I will have more details soon...
2005-05-08 - The Vibe Tribe is the brand new entertaining trio of IFBB fitness Pros led by Kelly Ryan, Tanji Johnson, and Nicole Rollolazo. These three performers wowed the crowd in their debut performance at the NPC Emerald Cup this year and are quickly becoming the new guest posing smash hit for next years season with well known NPC promoters such as Californias own Jon Lindsay booking them in advance for shows as far out as next May. If Jons booking them, then you know they are good, he only gets the best. They do a blend of hip hop styles and their unique twist on fitness by combining all three of the womens dance abilities with high flying tumbling and unique fitness moves that will surely make you move in your seat. Book them for your upcoming 2005 shows. For bookings please contact: Kellyryan98@aol.com
2005-04-29 - CONGRATULATIONS Melissa Dettwiller the Round Two winner of the TrueBodies Physique Athlete of the Year contest. Melissa is fairly new to the physique industry scene but, as my husband would say Wow! nice package. Melissa won the following:
$200 cash (courtesy TrueBodies.com).
$100 cash (courtesy IronBodybuilding.com)
TrueBodies T-shirt .
8.5lb. tub of Lana's Egg Whites.
Lana's Egg Whites Cookbook.
Lana's Egg Whites "Stay Hard" T-shirt.
All-Star Protein (MakAttack Fitness).
Lean Elite fat burner (MakAttack Fitness).
IronBodybuilding.com T-shirt
Free Comp Card Design by: SeloraMediaGroup.com
Winners photo on cover of TrueBodies.com and Lana's Egg Whites.
Nice. See Mel at an upcoming Bodybuilding.com interview and you can see her at her newly launched web site www.MelissaDettwiller.com done by Issac Hinds.
2005-03-03 - Fox Televisions Trading Spouses is currently seeking bodybuilders and their family to participate in the reality show that highlights various cultures and lifestyles of families across America. Families must consist of two parents and at least one child over the age of six. Families chosen for the show receive compensation up to $50,000.00. Nice money to make a fool of yourself. I know of many bodybuilding couples that can participate, if you know of anyone pass this on. Please call Alexis Diamond, Casting Associate, Fox Television/Rocket Science Laboratories, LLC. T: 323.802.0586; F: 323.802.0599 and Shell give you more details about the show. But, again, if you know any other families who may be interested, please pass this information along and if they decide to participate make sure you get a % for a finders fee.
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