Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Laure Manaudou v. Federica Pellegrini In Olympics Love Triangle Showdown

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Female French Swimmer Laure Manaudou has had a hard go of it of late. Just on top of the swimming World two years ago and in love with Italian Swimmer Male Luca Martin, Laure Manaudou saw her life change rapidly.

After breaking up with Luca Martin, tossing the ring he gave her into the pool, nude photos of her surface on The Internet, embarrasing her in the process.



Fast Forward to Beijing. Luca Martin has taken up with another female swimmer, Federica Pellegrini. Beautiful, athletic, and stunning, Federica Pellegrini has Laure Manaudou's ex-boyfriend and her ex-coach.

Then on Sunday, Laure Manaudou suffers a total performance collapse, coming in last in the 400m Freestyle race. Then, to add insult to injury, Laure Manaudou's 2007 200m Freestyle record is broken by none other than Federica Pellegrini, who also turned her back on Laure on Sunday.

The only way Laure can prevail and salvage a wrecked career is to beat Federica Pellegrini in the finals on Wednesday.

I'm rooting for Laure Manaudou, as she's been through far too much and is too talented for the treatment she's gotten.

What's fascinating about this is the level of attention female swimmers are given in Europe; much more than in the United States. Swimmers like Laure and Federica appear on talk shows and in the front page of magazines, and are chased by photographers.

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Sarah Ann Hayes By Kriv Studios, Video



This is the most recent video interview with Sarah Ann Hayes and done by MuscleTease and a woman who's voice I do not recognize. Sarah's still training but has not settled on a contest to get ready for.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Cindy Phillips On New Jersey Photoshoot


Cindy Phillips, originally uploaded by thisiswar3005.

This is IFBB pro female bodybuilder and the pride of Canada, Cindy Phillips doing a photoshoot in New Jersey. On her blog she reports that she will be making her pro debut at the Atlantic City Pro Show Sep 12-13 where the top prize is $10,000. Here's a video of Cindy Phillips training in the gym:

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Tomoko Kanda - Female Bodybuilder From Japan


Tomoko Kanda, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.



Tomoko Kanda calls herself the "Steel Butterfly" but I think "Steel Rose" is a better term. Tomoko, photoged here by GeneX, has this bio from her website:

VITAL STATS
" Born: Osaka, Japan
" Height: 5' 4"
" Weight: 135lb (contest) 150-170 lb offseason.
" Years Bodybuilding: 14
" Favorite Bodypart: Back
" Favorite Exercise: Dumbbell Press, Barbell Press
" Favorite Supplements: Whey Protein, Glutamine, BCAA's
How Did You Get Started?
When I was at a gym, I met a friend who was a power lifter and asked me to become his training partner. That dragged me into serious training in bench pressing.
What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?
Two days on one day off routine is best for me.
What are some of your best lifts?
Dumbbell press 75 lb for reps, lat pull down 200 lb (entire stack), bench press 225 lb (max),
barbell rows 225 lb (for reps). Squats over 500 lb (on hack squat machine).
What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?
Eat lots of chicken and meat even if you are in off-season. Try not to eat so much junk food either, that is killing you, if you are on diet before the contest. Take supplement such as BCAA & Glutamine, and protein before and after workout, and before bed.
What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?
Glutamine and BCAA's have given me the greatest gains.
Why Do You Love Bodybuilding?
I love bodybuilding because it gives me motivation and goal.
What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?
To keep training hard and live a healthy lifestyle. In time, I hope to take my physique above 2004 level.
What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?
Workout hardcore (but no injury please) and continue what you are aiming for, and eat well!
Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?
My favorites are: Franco Columbu, Arnold S., Juliette Bergman,Yaxeni Oriquen and Vicki Gates.

Aleesha Young and Kira Neuman Point The Way In Vegas

I'm not sure what Aleesha Young and Kira Neuman are pointing at in Las Vegas, but what ever it is --- oh, it must be GeneX. Ok. there's got to be a cocktail somewhere around there!!

Annie Rivieccio & Aleesha Young Partying In Las Vegas

Annie Rivieccio & Aleesha Young Partying In Las Vegas



GeneX shows us he's having fun in Vegas with photos like this one taken "this morning" as he put it. These are two of our favorite Super Women, Annie Rivieccio & Aleesha Young Partying In Las Vegas -- well, looks more like relaxing.

Amber Defrancesco Shows Biceps; Quads In Video


Amber Defrancesco, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.



Amber Defrancesco



This is Amber Defrancesco showing her biceps in a two-piece bikini photo shoot done by GeneX. You can learn more about her here:

Amber Defrancesco

Friday, July 25, 2008

Kira Neuman's New Blog and Website kiraneuman.com



Kira Neuman's New Blog and Website kiraneuman.com



Kira Neuman has a new blog and website at http://www.kiraneuman.com Pay a visit as it has a lot of information on her doings in the FBB world.

Mike of MuscleMayhem Gives His View of The Ms International Held Earlier This Year

Mike of MuscleMayhem Gives His View of The Ms International Held Earlier This Year



I thought this was an interesting take to share with the audience here.


Well, as stated an hour before the end of the Ms. International Bodybuilding Show, Yaxeni was given the nod for first place. She was clearly in the best shape of her life, with hamstrings that had the audience gasping in amazement.

I have NEVER seen so many women off their peak at any one show.

Iris was penalized for more than obvious lumps in her rear end and shoulder (it was pretty shocking), Kristi Hawkins Was OFF her Nationals 2007 conditioning, Debbie Lascewski was way OFF her Nationals 2006 victory. (And I love the Kristi and Debbie L physiques.) Colette Nelson was off but had a very cool routine as she usually does. Colette is focusing on the NY Pro and should bring a much tighter package now that she is focused.

Honorable mentions to Cathy Le Francois and Annie Riveccio who both made significant improvements and brought their best packages to date. Cathy had deeply striate glutes and a graceful routine. Cathy was just off the hook with her conditioning and attitude on stage. She was robbed and should have placed a lot higher than where she did.

Annie increased her bicep and shoulder size to match her legs - and her stage presence was great. She has broken through the 'shy' barrier. If she can come in a little dryer/a little more conditioned, Annie would consistently place in the top 5 at any show.

As for Iris Kyle-
I've heard she was disqualified and I've heard she was penalized. Either way, Iris had MAJOR knots in the shoulders and glutes. What they were I can only guess, but it was enough for audience members to talk about them and for the judges to deem her not 'TOP 6' worthy. What does this mean for the future of women's BBing? Only time will tell.

Holly Nicholson In Photoshoot By GeneX


Holly Nicholson, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Bud Light Beer star Holly Nicholson is captured for posterity in this photoshoot taken in Las Vegas by GeneX.

Annie Rivieccio and Kira Neuman Bed Jump In Vegas


Party in the Room!, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Who says female bodybuilders don't have all the fun. They're doing it in this picture taken by GeneX at a hotel at the NPC Las Vegas female bodybuilding contest (ok, there's male, too, but we don't care about that). The photo has Annie Rivieccio and Kira Neuman jumping on the beds in their room!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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