BFE 2012 Special Guests

Jamie Eason

Jamie Eason is an author & fitness model, as well as the official fitness blogger for LifeTime TV's The Balancing Act. She is also the spokesmodel for Bodybuilding.com and has appeared on countless magazine covers.

Jon "Bones" Jones

UFC light heavyweight Jon "Bones" Jones (16-1-0) is one of the most athletic and charismatic warriors competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) today. At only 23-years old, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is known for possessing one of the most electric offensive repertoires in all of MMA. Jones' athletic prowess combined with his magnetic appeal has catapulted the young prodigy toward true superstardom. He is also a Team MuscleTech Athlete.

Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping (23-4-0) is an English mixed martial artist. He fights in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the former Cage Warriors Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion, former Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion and The Ultimate Fighter 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament winner. As of March 2012, Sherdog ranks Bisping the No. 4 middleweight in the world.

Flex Wheeler

Wheeler began training as a teenager, initially with martial arts in mind. However, his natural development persuaded him to pursue bodybuilding. Despite his current success, he is on record regarding himself as a "martial artist first, a bodybuilder second." His experience accounts for his remarkable flexibility in a physique so large. Arnold Schwarzenegger described Wheeler as one of the greatest bodybuilders he has ever seen. He is also an All American EFX Sponsored Athlete.

Frankie Edgar

Frankie is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. His first career loss came against Gray Maynard in 2008, which marked the beginning of a noted rivalry. He later avenged the loss to Maynard with a KO victory in 2011. As of March 2012, Edgar (14-1-1) is ranked as the No. 2 lightweight in the world by Sherdog.com. He is also a Team Gaspari Athlete.

Andy Haman

Andy is a IFBB pro and Dymatize spokesman. He is also known for his goofball personality and fun posing routines, as well as being a family man.

Ashley Conrad

Ashley Conrad is a world-renowned celebrity fitness trainer and lifestyle expert. Her loyal following consists of A-list celebrities, Victoria's Secret models, music moguls, professional athletes, business executives and people who simply need to get in shape. They all swear by Ashley's methods of training, nutrition, lifestyle and subconscious retraining methodology known as the Clutch System.

Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw is an American professional strongman competitor and winner of the 2011 World's Strongest Man competition. The 6-foot-8, 460-pound colossus is a former basketball player, and yes, he can crush you. He is also a MHP Sponsored Athlete.

Marc Megna

Marc, a MuscleTech athlete, is a former professional football linebacker who is now a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and personal trainer.

Nicole Nagrani

Nicole is a Met-Rx Sponsored Team Athlete, IFBB Bikini Pro and a part of the Bombshell Fitness Group. At one point she was the youngest IFBB Bikini Pro.

Rich Gaspari

Rich Gaspari is a former professional bodybuilder competing in the 80s and early 90s. Gaspari was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2004. Like many former and current bodybuilders, Gaspari started his own supplement company, Gaspari Nutrition.

Mike O'Hearn

Mike is a real-life super hero who holds, like Arnold Schwarzenegger & Lou Ferrigno before him, 4 (Natural) Mr. Universe titles and was voted one of the 12 greatest physiques of all time by the fitness industry! Mike is perhaps best known as "Titan" on NBC's American Gladiators, and is the Team Magnum Nutraceuticals Captain.

Layne Norton

Dr. Layne Norton is an IFPA and NGA natural bodybuilder who also happens to have a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences. Along with his many accomplishments on the stage, he has articles published in Muscular Development, Planet Muscle, Ironman, Fitness and Physique, Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine, and has been a featured writer on Bodybuilding.com. He is also a SciVation sponsored athlete.

Alicia Harris

Alicia Harris is an IFBB Figure Pro, Bodybuilding.com Sponsored Athlete and Optimum Sponsored Athlete. She has a Master's degree in Sports Management from Northern Illinois University. She has also been involved with many of the sports teams around Chicago, including the Chicago Bears!

Jessica Paxson

Jessica is an IFBB Figure Pro, Optimum/ABB Sponsored Athlete, and fitness model. She has been on the cover of, and has been featured in, more than a dozen fitness publications including Flex, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Fitness Rx, Iron Man, and MuscleMag. Jessica is also a certified personal trainer, specializing in performance nutrition, and runs her own personal training and consulting business called Physique Pros.

Grant Higa

Grant is an American Strongman, Powerlifter in the USAPL and USPF, a certified ACE Personal Trainer and an Universal Sponsored Team Athlete. He has competed in Strongman for 14 years and his favorite event is the semi-truck pull.

Nick Scott

Nick is the CEO/President/Founder of Wheelchiar Bodybuilding, Inc. He also has a Bachelor's in Business Administration, is a Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT), and is Certified as a Specialist in Performance Nutrition (SPN).

Ben Pakulski

Ben Pakulski is one of the world's top-ranked IFBB professional bodybuilders. This unique athlete has been dubbed "The thinking man's bodybuilder," holding an Honor's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario as well as numerous post secondary certifications and accreditations. Ben is the creator of the MI40 training system and the inventor of "NOS" training. He is also an AllMax Nutrition Sponsored Athlete.

Sean Sarantos

Sean is an active duty U.S. Airman, as well as Bodybuilding.com and Cytosport athlete. He also is a physical and occupational therapist, not to mention a successful fitness model.

Lynn Howland

Lynn is an amazing woman, who is an Ergogenix Spokesmodel, Brest Cancer Survivor and mother.

Libby DiBiase

Libby DiBiase is a crossfit athlete who started crossfit in 2007. She was introduced to crossfit while running track at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and has been hooked ever since. Today she can probably annihilate most male athletes when it comes to endurance and her main goal is to make the Reebok CrossfitGames every year! She is also a Team Gaspari Athlete.

Whitney Reid

Whitney is a personal trainer, gym owner, and fitness model. He has been featured in fitness magazines such Fitness Rx, Ironman, REPS, Men's Exercise, Men's Health, Maximum Fitness, and Muscle & Fitness. He is also an ISS Research Sponsored Athlete.

David Schachterle

David Schachterle is an ISS Research sponsored athlete. He is also the manager and trainer at Metroflex Gym in Austin. David is a national level bodybuilder with plans on hitting the Jr USA's. He is a certified trainer, does training with bodybuilders/fitness and figure contestants. David also won the 2010 Jr. USA's and is going for his pro card.

Ryan Workman

Ryan is the Labrada Nutrition Show Coordinator, a personal trainer and fitness model.

Steve Cook

Steve is a IFBB Pro, Team Bodybuilding.com Sponsored Athlete, a Team Optimum Sponsored Athlete and fitness model. He was the 2010 FIT Body winner at the BFE and was the 2011 BodySpace SpokesModel. Steve won the 2011 Muscle & Fitness male model search at the Olympia and has been on the cover of Iron Man magazines.

Jen Rankin

Jen is a new IFBB Bikini Pro!! She is also a sponsored Optimum Nutrition/ABB team athlete, Team Bodybilding.com Athlete, and 2011 BodySpace Spokesmodel for Bodybuilding.com. Jen is also a fitness model and personal trainer.

Sundae Marshall

Sundae is a NPC Bikini Competitor, Team Optimum Sponsored Athlete, and 2010 Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo Winner. She is a personal trainer and is starting her own bikini line.

Alex Carneiro

Alex is a Brazilian born IFBB Pro Physique Athlete, personal trainer, sports nutritionist and pro fitness model. He is an Optimum Sponsored Team Athlete, Hydrolyze Ultra Water Athlete, Oxygen 4 Energy Athlete, Pro Tan USA Sponsored Athlete, and Monsta Clothing Athlete. Alex is a Muscular Development Latino and Espanol Athlete and Author. He has also appeared in Physique Magazine and Men's Exercise.

Sean Royer

Sean is an NPC Natural National Level Bodybuilder and National Level Men's Physique Athlete. He is an Optimum Sponsored Athlete, Palm Beach and Tan Athlete, and Lana's Egg White Athlete. He has been featured in Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Muscular Development, Iron Man, Muscle Mag, and Muscle and Performance Magazine.

Kelechi Opara

Kelechi is one of the most photographed fitness Models. He has been on the cover of Fit Figures and Physique, has been featured in Exercise for Men, Iron, Man, Reps, Muscle & Fitness, Natural Bodz, and Planet Muscle. He is an Optimum Sponsored Athlete, Team Bodybuilding.com Athlete and a finalist in the 2011 BodySpace Spokesmodel search. Kelechi found himself part of the elite helicopter Expeditionary Force "Evil Eyes," in Afghanistan at the start of the war right after 9/11. Now working in the Aerospace Industry. He is a specialist in Aviation Electronics working primarily in helicopter systems which has him traveling around the world. Kelechi also made a health and nutrition app. available on iPhone.

Jaimie Bernhardt

Jaimie Bernhardt is a fitness/glamour model and NPC competitor from Canton, Ohio. She is a personal trainer and fitness coach who strives to inspire others to reach their fitness potential. She competed in her 1st NPC Bikini Show in 2009 and won her class. Her goals are to become an NPC Bikini Pro and further her modeling career. She recently joined the Pro Supps Team and is elated to travel the country as a spokesperson.

Monica Escalante

Monica is a SciVation Sponsored Athlete, IFBB Figure Pro and NPC Champion. She is a co-owner of the gym SportsPros Physical Therapy and Personal Training Center in Claremont, California. Monica has also started her own fitness food business named MonFit Foods, specializing for those that are prepping for a contest.

Mary Murphy

This Seattle native is a Side Effects Sponsored Athlete, NPC Bikini Athlete, Bodybuilding.com Team Athlete and model. Mary also got 2nd place in this year's BodySpace SpokesModel Search.

Tom Fuller

Tom 'Rage' Fuller is an Operations Manager/Senior Sales Executive for Universal/Animal, as well as a Hellraiser Trainer.

Ali Rosen

Ali Rosen is one of the sponsored athletes of Team Bodybuilding.com. She is also a FMG Athlete, IFBB Bikini competitor, personal trainer and nutrition consultant.

Preston Noble

Preston is a Bodybuilding.com TEAM Athlete, BodySpace Spokesmodel Finalist and NPC Physique competitor.

Kathleen Tesori

Kathleen Tesori is one of the most recognized names in the fitness industry. She is currently an athlete for Bodybuilding.com. She holds many titles and achievements; most notably the FLEX bikini model search winner, IFBB figure pro, ring girl for MTV's show BULLY BEATDOWN, and has appeared in several of magazine layouts. Kathleen has a Master's Degree in business administration (MBA).

Brandon Johnson

Brandon has been a personal trainer for the last 7 years. Along with personal training he also teaches strength and conditioning classes at Weber State University. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition, and a Master's Degree in Sports Performance and Conditioning. He has also developed a specialized training program for training figure and bikini athletes that has been very successful.