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.

Iris Kyle At The 2008 NY Pro Show

Iris Kyle, originally uploaded by nycrollas.

This is Ms Olympia and Ms. International winner and famous fbb Iris Kyle at the NY Pro Show. She's also featured in this great video which shows her cut and sexy contest-winning form.

Heather Bayer Shows Super Biceps and Legs at www.ftvideo.com

Heather Bayer at www.ftvideo.com, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Heather Bayer is not just one of my favorite top female bodybuilders, she's one of my favorite people, too. Photoged by GeneX, Heather took the middleweight competition in the 2008 Junior Nationals, and has done very well in every contest she's been in, and it's only a matter of time before she gets her pro-card. Plus, as I explained up top, she's a nice person.

The only problem is that Heather's not yet done a movie or commercial. It's mind-numbing to think that someone with her presence has not been promoted or discovered for the movies or even a video show. Get thee an agent!

Here's a video introduction by Heather herself.

Heather Bayer - this girl has muscles

Kira Neuman's Abs, Breats And Biceps Stand Out

Kira Neuman, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Here's another awesome photo of Kira Neuman by our favorite shutterbug, GeneX. Here's Newman shows the great cut and sexy body she's becoming an FBB star for. And that smile! Oh, and the hat? Frank Sinatra would be proud.

Nikki Fuller at nikkifuller.com Shows Super Woman Pose

nikkifuller.com, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

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Nikki Fuller is one of the few fbb pros that has a Wikipedia listing. She's a well-known female bodybuilder and actress.

Terra Walther Double Biceps In Costume For Trick or Treat

Terra Walther, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Terra Walther is dressed for the party on Halloween, and decides to show her muscles. She no slouch at all. Terra Walther was a star track and field athlete in Ashland. While not a competing fbb, she could be one. But the photo just shows us how common and popular being a strong woman has become.

Kira Neuman At 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals - GeneX

Kira Neuman, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

GeneX does his commonly masterful work of capturing the best beauty in a female bodybuilder. In this case, it's Kira Neuman, who was the 2007 college champ and this year was in the 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals.

Kira Neuman is profiled by "Modelobserver" -- I'll be they were -- here:

Kira Neuman: No problem, it's my pleasure! Thank you! I would define myself as a very outgoing, energetic, funny person. I am very outgoing and personable.

* How was it like growing up in Greenwood, Indiana?

Kira Neuman: Growing up in Greenwood Indiana was definitely great. I don't think I would have rather grown up anywhere else. Well maybe somewhere warmer in the winter!!! I have three brothers so that was an experience in and of itself! I was always a tomboy and got into sports at a very young age.

* How did you first get started into bodybuilding? Did you have a role model that influenced you to get into bodybuilding?

Kira Neuman: I went to Ball State University for four years and in my third year there I attended an amateur bodybuilding show they put on. I saw it, was interested and went for it the next year. I was hooked ever since! My biggest role model who has influenced me to get into bodybuilding has been my father. He used to compete and has always been my number one fan.

* Throughout your life you were so active in sports: participating in gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, softball and even tennis. How is bodybuilding different from other sports?
Kira Neuman Gallery
Pohotographer: Gene X Hwang - GeneX Magazine.



Kira Neuman: Bodybuilding is so different from any sport I have ever played. I was always very athletic and participated in sports year round, but I didn't have to diet!! With bodybuilding I learned very quickly how much of a commitment the sport really is. It is a lifestyle and it has taught me a lot of discipline. So I think the biggest difference is the serious dedication and discipline the sport requires in order to be successful!

* You are the winner of 2007 NPC Teen & Collegiate National Championships! How do you feel as the 2007 Collegiate Bodybuilding National Champion? Was it easy for you to win the contest?

Kira Neuman: Winning the 2007 NPC Collegiate Nationals was awesome! It's a pretty cool title to have and I am very proud! I don't think it's really ever easy to win a contest because of all the hard work that goes into the contest prep. It is a very rewarding feeling to win something that I worked so hard for!

* How do you manage the muscle building process so well? Do you set timeline and specific tasks such as desired weight, level of body fat and measurements, or you just train your muscles as hard as you can?

Kira Neuman: I am someone who is not concerned with numbers. So, I don't pay close attention to what the scale says because I don't want to overstress or become obsessed with it. I train hard every day and I just try to make improvements on my lifts and in my physique and I don't limit myself to a certain timeline. I just do my best and whatever I end up with in the end is what I end up with! I just have to rock it no matter what!

* Bodybuilders are judged on the overall quality of their muscular development. Judging is based upon the presentation of: Muscles Mass, Definition, Proportion, Symmetry and Stage Presence. How ready is your body in each field? Where do you plan to improve?

Kira Neuman: I feel confident in saying that I my stage presence, symmetry and proportion are all on point. I definitely feel that there is always a need for improvement so the one thing I really want to work on this year is my conditioning which will in turn improve my definition. I also want to add a little more muscle to my entire physique.

* What weight lifting equipment is best for you and which weight lifting program do you use?

Kira Neuman: I love a combination of both free weights and machines. Using both gives me the best results and allows me to vary my workouts. I also use a combination of powerlifting training and low weight, high repetition training. For me, the most important thing is that I change my routine regularly!

* How did you find your bodybuilding diet that helps you to gain muscle mass fast?

Kira Neuman: My trainer, Jon Pedigo, has been a huge help with my contest diet and my offseason diet. He has guided me through my training and given me some great advice which has helped me make a lot of improvements!

Amber Defrancesco Flexes Thighs at 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals

Amber Defrancesco, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Amber Defrancesco was the overall winner of the 2008 NPC Nationals., In this video she flexes her hard and sexy thighs. Amber has placed first in every contest she's been in:

2008 NPC Junior National Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships - 1st

2008 NPC Junior National Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships - 1st

2007 NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness And Figure Contest - 1st

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2008 NPC Junior National Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships - 1st

2007 NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness And Figure Contest - 1st

2007 NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness And Figure Contest - 1st

Annie Rivieccio's One Pound Burger At the NPC Junior Nationals

Annie's one pound burger, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

You can't do a lift and carry like Annie Rivieccio's lift and carry without an incredible level of energy. To get that power, Annie Rivieccio lifts weights and hamburgers, like this one pounder. Come to think of it, it looks pretty good to me.

Lisa Aranda Female Bodybuilder Flexes Biceps; Shows Legs

Lisa Aranda, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

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(I hate the music in the video, but that's me.)

Lisa Aranda is one to watch. Her early photos on AMG were cool and athletic, but this country girl's got a bod now! Check out the thigh definition. Here's more about her from AMG:

My Dad always said I was the first at the table & the last to leave, so you can see that I have a long history of appreciating food!!!! I graduated from high school where I played varsity basketball and ran track, lettered in both. I have always loved music, and I love to dance. My husband Jim calls me the dancin' Queen!! Speaking of Jim he's the one who got me into bodybuilding in 1998, just shortly before we were married in June 1999. He had been at it for several years and had done some competing, so he really encouraged me to go for it. But without pushing it on me.Of course I loved it right from the start!!!! I did my first show The World Gym Classis in May 2000 in Columbus OH and placed 2nd by a point. However in October 2000 I won the overall at the Monster Mash show in Cincinnati, OH - that was quite a thrill!! In September 2001 I did the World Gym Classic again, an placed 2nd again - the same girl beat me by a point again!! In November 2001 I won the Columbus Bodybuiilding Championship overall, and Jim and I won the Mixed Pairs as well. I took some time off, and then did my next show in April 2004 in Lakewood OH and placed 3rd. In June 2004 I won the overall at the Mountaineer Cup in Chester W Va. In September 2004 I placed 3rd at the Ohio State Bobybuilding Championship in Columbus OH.

Oh yeah you wanted to know about competing - well I have been athletic all my life, but bodybuilding was new to me so I think it grew on me to the point where I thought let's do a show & see how it feels. If it's fun maybe we'll do more. I have found such positive feedback and support from the fans that it has motivated me to keep going & do more, even when the judging has been frustrating!!!!

A typical day???? well let's see - when the kids are in school I get up at 630 and take Zachary school at 730. then I come home and fix breakfast for Jim and Heidi and Natalee, also myself of course. i take the girls to school at 9 and then I head to the gym. I spend 2 hours at the gym about 5 days a week, I take Thursday and Sunday off. I have a precontest training schedule that I follow pretty religiously when I am preparing for a show; otherwise I might go a little heavier, and just have some fun trying to hit a Personal Best or whatever. I leave and go home for lunch and a shower. I do my housework and stuff before 230 when I go pick up Zachary; I have an hour to kill before I go get the girls at 330. We come home and I get them a snack, and help them with homework. Grocery shopping and other errands are usually done between 430 and 630, then it's time to start thinking about dinner. In bed by 11 most days. when I have to work during the day, I go to the gym after I fix dinner for the family, so that puts me there at about 7 PM and I work out until about 8:30 - 9:00. When I get home the first thing I do is eat!!!! then I can relax a bit with Jim, and see how his day has gone ( he is a lawyer, and one of the owners of his Firm ). I find that you can't always get everything done that you want to, but you establish your priorities and go for it!!!! So every day is a balancing act: children, husband, household needs, training. Somehow it all comes together.

Well. I'm really looking forward to 2005. I haven't yet decided what shows I'll do, it depends on a couple of things. Have to keep my priorities straight. But you're at a show and I'm onstage, I sure hope you'll shout your loudest for me, that will mean a lot to me.

Sarah Hayes Female Bodybuilder

Sarah Hayes, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

From this GeneX photo, it looks like Sarah Hayes , the next FBB star, has lost some water weight on the way to the Las Vegas NPC Championships.

Angela Rayburn Flexes Thighs and Calves

Angela Rayburn, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Angela Rayburn Flexes Thighs and Calves

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Angela Rayburn is captured here by GeneX as part of his photo shoots during the 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals. Angela Rayburn is a perenial competitor here. She's from Mississippi and sports a tall 5-9 frame with great abs definition (note the six-pack).

Amber Defrancesca Winner of The 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals.

Amber Defrancesca, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Amber Defrancesco is the overall winner of the 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals. Here are the results. Congrats to Heather Bayer for making the top of her class.

Middleweights:
1) Heather Bayer
2) Kira Neuman
3) Angelita McGhee
4) Lisa Aranda
5) Lilsa Janusz

Light Heavyweights:
1) Justine Dohring
2) Roxanne Edwards
3) Sherrie Enos
4) Deanna Harvick
5) Dominique Durand

Heavyweights:
1) Amber Francesco
2) Monique Jones
3) Angela Rayburn
4) Robyn Mentgen
5) Andrea Wanek

Lisa Arksey Video and Information

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LISA ARKSEY
http://www.amg-lite.com/lisa_arksey/

Where and when were you born?
Hamilton ON Canada

What is your profession?
Accounting / personal tranier

What kind of activities/sports did you do before you started lifting weights?
As far as my athletic background goes, I have played various sports since grade 2 including Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Track & field, Soccer, Rugby, Baseball & Wrestling. Through out my schooling I have had dreams of being a professional athlete of some sort...flirted with the thought of being a track star, then basketball then a WWE Diva and finally a Lenda Murray...I have always had an obsession with muscle.I had a passion for bodybuilding, which i had always thought it was unattainable, which I am proving that theory wrong right about now.

How and when did you get involved into lifting weights?
I had kept active and been weight training since 1990 off and on trying to build my physique. Deep down inside i was not going to give up! I started to read a bit and try many different diets and started to experiment on ways to try and lean out! Well that was impossible! My body was and still is a hard one to figure out! (I am very middle heavy and is abs are playing hide and seek an awfull lot!)

Was it a goal for you to compete in bodybuilding competitions right from the beginning or was it something that grew in your mind as time went on and you saw the progress in your body?
I did work out for 14 years off and on, but it was not evident by looking at my unappealing physique! I decided to get serious in March 2003 and hired a trainer, which was a huge ego crusher...I thought i knew everything and could not believe I had to now pay someone? My original motivation was simply to lose some body fat and tone up. I also needed to finally learn the tricks of the trade! However, as time went on I became more serious, my motivation switched to fulfilling my dream of bodybuilding. This became more attainable after I saw a drastic change in my physique in the summer of 2003. I went from 24% body fat in March 2003 to 10% in August 2003 and all of my years of weight lifting finally became evident. From then on I have set my goals high to continue to sculpt & fine tune my physique.

What was your first competition and how did you place?
My first competition was October 2003, and there was two of us…I came in second lol * that was a trial competition to get me warmed up for my first one in November 2003 (where I placed 4th place)
Then I advanced to Level 2 competition & competed the following year June 2004 where I place 1st overall.

And which contest has been the biggest success for you yet?
Mississauga South Central Championships (Laura Benetti & Melanie Horton’s show) Where I advanced to Provincial (level 3) *placing FIRST OVERALL!!

Could you please add a history of all contests that you have entered so far?
October 2003 – Windsor Cup – Placing 2nd
November 2003 – Western Ontario Championships – 4th place
June 2004 – Mississauga Southern Ontario Championships – 1st –OVERALL

Please tell me something about your daily training routine.
How often do you train in a week?
I generally work one body part a week:
Mon – Chest /Triceps (Seeing the triceps are the secondary muscle used during chest, I tend to do High rep triceps at the end of my chest day.
Tues – Back / Biceps (Also biceps are the secondary muscle used during back workouts, so I do high rep biceps at the end of back day)
Wed – off (cardio if training for a show)
Thursday – Shoulders
Friday – Arms
Sunday – Legs

*During my dieting time I am in the gym every morning doing cardio(30 –40 mins) abs, lower back & calves.

What are the main differences when you train for a competition and in off-season?
There is not much difference in my off season/competition training during the first 12 weeks of dieting. I still lift heavy & do moderate reps (8 to 10) The only major difference is the cardio added in the morning along with the after workout cardio for 20 min. The last 8 to 6 weeks is usually when I try to do higher reps but still maintain a working weight. I add some variation in as well, like on leg days *walking lunges.. more cardio based movements.

If you don’t mind would you give me some stats (best lifts and some body measurements)?
Measurements
Biceps: 14 1/2”
Chest: 38”
Forearm 11 3/4”
Quads: 25”
Waist: 30 - 33”
Calves: 15 3/4
Hip: 35 -37”
125- 135 competition weight / off season (ranging from 155 to 180 lbs YIKES)
Maximum lifts:
Dumbbell Press: 75lbs 8 reps / Flat Bench Press : 160lbs 6 reps
Dead lift: 305lbs 5 reps / Leg Press : 720 lbs 20 reps / Bicep Curls: 45 lbs 8 reps / Dumbbell Shoulder Press : 50 lbs 8 reps
Squats: 225lbs 10 reps / Dumbbell Rows : 75 lbs 10reps

Which body part is your best in your opinion?
I have been told my quads, I have noticed there is a different shape to them. I have also been told my shoulders too.

What is your favorite exercise in the gym and which one you don’t like so much?
My favorite is deadlifts!!! And my definite least favorite is calves & abs!

Judging in Women’s Bodybuilding has always been criticised in one or the other way. Please tell me your honest thoughts about today’s judging in Women’s Bodybuilding.
In my opinion Womens bodybuilding is following in the footsteps of the mens… where the “monsters” seem to be winning. The real meaning of bodybuilding is forgotten. I do agree that muscle mass is important, but I do also agree that symmetry & conditioning is also just as important. The total package is in my opinion the winner not just size. That is my goal …to keep the femininity into the sport…and keep going as far as I can naturally but trying to get and keep the overall package. I am hoping that oneday the judging follows that route as well.

Please tell me about what else you are doing when you don’t work out.
When I am not working out I am spending all of my spare time cuddling with my boyfriend, or my two favorite animals: Monster & Tipper (my cats). I really like to hang low. I do however bartend every Friday for 8 years at NRG Kingdom in Burlington ON … that has been my “night life” (keeps me out of trouble) Since I have got into bodybuilding it really is hard to do much as I am usually eating every few hours.. and cannot drink or eat junk. In the summer, I do enjoy rollerblading & playing Beach Volleyball.

What are your future plans for 2005?
My future goals are to keep training hard and sculpt and refine my physique. Try and keep the competitive juices flowing, i have sucessfully made it into level 3 bodybuilding as my next competition will be the Ontarios in June 2005. I also have interest in exploring different avenues in the fitness industry, whether it is some type modelling or promotional venues… I will continue try to expose myself as much as I can to do what I can to fulfill all of my dreams and work towards my pro-card. Trying to bring a more feminine side back to female bodybuilding, as i do it naturally!! ! I love this industry! To top it all off I have “the best workout partner” anyone could ever ask for! My boyfriend Jimmy has definitely changed my physique with his training techniques & his continuous support. For those of you that don’t workout with your significant other, you do not know what you are missing!!!

**Maybe one day I will be the next addition to the WWE!!!!!

Please note:
Lisa does not do sessions or wrestling of any kind. Please don't ask!!

2008 Emerald Cup Women's Fitness and Bodybuilding Contestants List

FITNESS

Women’s Fitness Under 5-03

Kim Scoffins, Fitness Unlimited, Maple Ridge, CAN
Paula Williams-Gulman, Med Spa, Coeur D Alene, ID

Women’s Fitness Over 5-03

Erin Nomura, Gold’s Gym, Missoula, MT

FIGURE

Figure 5-02 and Under

Shannise Brown, Body by O, Montvale, NJ
Nikki Browner, Gold’s Gym, Las Vegas, NV
Jamie Costa, Body by O, Henderson, NV
SueEllen Dent, Gold’s Gym, Enfield, CT
Amanda Friedman, Construction Zone, Issaquah, WA
Kari Keenan, Gold’s Gym, Bozeman, MT
Shawna Kondo, Gold’s Gym, Mountain View, CA
Julie Lee, LifeQuest Fitness, Pasco, WA
Pauline Mitchell, Body Renew, Anchorage, AK
Jocelyn Mallard, Balance Fitness, Calgary, CAN
Adriana Medina, Urban Ginetics, Bellevue, WA
Nicki Pimm, Gold’s Gym, Calgary, CAN
Jennifer Thomas, Vision Quest, Auburn, WA
Jen Turnbull, 24 Hour Fitness, Bellevue, WA
Misi White, 24 Hour Fitness, Elk Grove, CA
Paula Williams-Gulman, Med S, Couer D Alene, ID
Tiffany Widdifield, Gold’s Gym, Bothell, WA
Patricia Wilson, Lifetime Fitness, Scottsdale, AZ

Figure Over 5-02 to 5-03

Susanna Backman, Masters Training, Sweden
Chrissy Burton, Infinite Fitness, Windham, NH
Carole Castillo, NASWI Gym, Oak Harbor, WA
Delores Fitzgibbons, 24 Hour Fitness, Broomfield, CO
Dawn Kirkham, Summit FC, Flagstaff, AZ
Katrinka Knox, Gold’s Gym, Eugene OR
Lisa Lattery, Body By O, Calgary, CAN
Cydney Little, Joe Pratt, Portland, OR
Carlee McKeever, A-List Physiquez, Scottsdale, AZ
Kerri Simpson, 24 Hour Fitness, Vancouver, WA
JaNae Stewart, Gold’s Gym, St. George, UT
LuAnn Van Akin, Gold’s Gym, American Fork, UT
Jennifer Willims, The Fit Stop, Olympia, WA
Martina Young, Oz Fitness, Eugene, OR

Figure Over 5-03 to 5-04

Leah Bacon, Fitness World, Vancouver, CAN
Heather Baird, Balance Fitness, Calgary, CAN
Brandy Carestia, PhyZique Fitness, Missoula, MT
Cinzia Clapp, CMC Personal TS, Eagle River, AK
Caroline Deeter, Gold’s Gym, Portland, OR
Kay Friend, NW Muscle, Medford, OR
Danyell Johnson, Bodysport FC, Las Vegas, NV
Casey Jovan, Mike Davies, Draper, UT
Bridgit Hake, Courthouse AC, Salem, OR
Allison Malone, 24 Hour Fitness, Clakamas, OR
Erin Nomura, Gold’s Gym, Missoula MT
Jessica Norlander, The Gym, Las Vegas, NV
Angela Pagett, 24 Hour Fitness, Kirkland, WA
Alexandra Porshnikoff, Yahoo!, Sunnyvale, CA
Kim Scoffins, Fitness Unlimited, Maple Ridge, CAN
Dana Wilson, Gold’s Gym, Scottsdale, AZ

Figure Over 5-04 to 5-05

Kirby Barry, Define Fitness, Calgary, CAN
Shelley Bush, Mt. Hood AC, Sandy, Oregon
Leslie Deucher, Leslie Deucher, Orem, UT
Ryan Everson, Northside Fitness, Spokane, WA
Theresa Fawcett, Bodylogic, Puyallup, WA
Paula Franklin, Innovation Fitzone, Calgary, CAN
Karin Kimura, Body by O, Boise ID
ShaNay Norvell, HEAT Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Michelle Scott, Evolution, Bellevue, WA
Glenna Viland-Weltzin, Lifetime, Goodyear, AZ

Figure Over 5-5 to 5-06

Suzanne Barlas, Body Central, Crownsville, MD
Nichole Christy, Construction Zone, Issaquah, WA
Connie Gallo, Steve Nash, Granville, CAN
Katie Heath, Katie Heath, Salt Lake City, UT
Dorian Holmes, Kiva Conditioning, Bothell, WA
Fiona Krug, Fis Body Shop, Spokane, WA
Jennifer LaBrie, Evolution, Bellevue, WA
Robyne Roveccio-Palmer, Body by S, Tempe, AZ
Austine Powell, Gold’s Gym, Kirkland, WA
Tracy Royer, Body by O, Calgary, CAN
Jennifer Sandberg, 24 Hour Fitness, Portland, OR
Robin Sinclear, KOR, Chico CA

Figure Over 5-06 to 5-08

Roz Alexander, Planet Fitness, Singapore, China
Maura Berger, Body by O, Manhattan Beach, CA
Amanda Bollinger, Gold’s Gym, West Jordan, UT
Anna Brown, 24 Hour Fitness, Sherman Oaks, CA
Brandie Brugh, PhyZique Fitness, Missoula, MT
Isabel Estolano-Franklin, Gold’s, Santa Cruz, CA
Ginny Gardea, Club Fit, Canby, OR
Catherine Holland, Downings Gym, Corvallis, OR
Lauren Huber, Pro Sports Club, Kirkland, WA
Melissa Johnsen, Home Gym, Meridian, ID
Brenda Jones, Gold’s Gym, St. George, UT
Adrena Mason, Gold’s Gym, N. Providence, RI
Janice Maurer, PhyZique Fitness, Missoula, MT
Jan Meredith, Elite Body, Fircrest, WA
Christine Moore, Prime Fitness, Bonney Lake, WA
Linda Nelson, Bodylogic, Puyallup, WA
Hannah Ringholm, Hawthorn AC, Hillsboro, OR
Chaana Rosenthal, Energy Fitness, Portland, OR
Mendi Sakamoto, Club Sport, Tigard, OR
Heather Skaar, 24 Hour Fitness, Beaverton, OR
Casey Tuttle, PhyZique Fitness, Missoula, MT
Joanna Wilson, Thorbecke’s FLC, Centralia, WA
Michaela Xavier, XBodyFitness, San Jose, CA

Figure Over 5-08

Alisyn Barrial, USA Sportsplex, Eugene, OR
Mary Hallman, Elite Body, Fircrest, WA
Trisha Hess, Gold’s Gym, Woodinville, WA
Juliana Jade, LA Fitness, Federal Way, WA
Kristinam McEllrath, 24 Hour Fitness, Portland, OR
Jessica Shannon, LA Fitness, Peoria, AZ

Masters Figure Over 35

Julie Barnett, Freedom, Camano Island, WA
Wendy Bogard, Club NW, Grants Pass, OR
Melanie Burger, Body By O, Pleasanton, CA
Ranee Elder, Liane Seiwald TS, Golden, CO
Lynn Fitzhum, Evolution, Bellevue, WA
Rosa Hurst, Gold’s Gym, Cumming, GA
Laurie Joslin, Marunde Muscle, Sequim, WA
Sandy Jung, Define Fitness, Calgary, CAN
Laura Kathryn, Gold’s Gym, Bothell, WA
Brittani Simpson, 24 Hour Fitness, Portland, OR
Tina Tachell, Gold’s Gym, Redmond, WA

Masters Figure Over 40

Linda Auman, Gold’s Gym, Salt Lake City, UT
Sheila Bratten, The Alaska Club, Fairbanks, AK
Lorna Cavin, Gold’s Gym, Venice, CA
Heidi Hansen-Carlin, Stay Fit Gym, Ketchikan, AK
Karla Coe-Specker, Next Level Fitness, Plano, TX
Michelle Cole, PhyZique Fitness, Missoula, MT
Denise Dinger, Las Vegas AC, Las Vegas, NV
Shanna Fisher, Andrea Duman, Scottsdale, AZ
Debbie Fowler, Powerhouse Gym, Anchorage, AK
Diane Green, Graham Fitness, Graham, WA
Lori Pliska, Bam Bam, Portland, OR
Connie Potter-Frame, PhyZique FS, Missoula, MT
Leticia Swanson, Marunde Muscle, Sequim, WA
Tommy Thompson, Bodylogic, Puyallup, WA
Janice Zander, Work It Out, Maple Valley, WA

Masters Figure Over 50

Sherry Bowman, Gold’s Gym, Eugene, OR
Lisa Carson, Tahoma AC, Maple Valley, WA
Kathy Cunningham, Avanti , Bellevue, WA
Robin Gizzi, Gold’s Gym, Campbell CA
Peggy Goldman, Evolution, Bellevue, WA
Deborah Harney, Get Fit/Stay Fit, Ketchikan, AK
Diane Schwandt, Anytime Fitness, Tumwater, WA
Elizabeth Stevenson, Define Fitness, Calgary, CAN

BODYBUILDING

Women – Light

Millie Cleveland, the AC, Hamilton, Bermuda
Lisa Curry, Jungle Gym, Fairbanks, AK
Ann Gannon, Oz Fitness, Spokane, WA
Cindy Goodrich, Construction Zone, Issaquah, WA
Connie Kubu, Gold’s/Regal, Spokane WA
Christen Kwan, Parkgate RC, N. Vancouver, CAN
Wendy Lindquist-Pronick, GWF, Abbotsford, CAN
Genevieve Moreno, Gold’s Gym, Eugene, OR
Julie Warren, Atlas Fit Foods, Washougal, WA

Women – Middle

Kay Friend, NW Muscle, Medford, OR

Women – Heavy

Shawn Tan, Change It Up, Bellingham, WA
Peggy Willis, Gold’s Gym, Spokane, WA

Masters Women Over 35

Julie Assa, Body by O, Valley Center, CA
Lilli Ewing, SGVictory/Dave Palumbo, Seattle, WA
Cindy Roedinger, Peak Fitness, Palmer, AK
Glenda Shepard, Elite Body, Fircrest, WA

Masters Women Over 50

Jan Guenther, Edmonds CC/PTS, Edmonds, WA
Deborah Harney, Get Fit/Stay Fit Gym, Ketchikan, AK
Teresa Maine, Moses Lake H&F, Moses Lake, WA
Denise Rathwick, Innovative Fitness, Seattle, WA

Kira Neuman Of Indianpolis Strikes A Buffed Pose

Kira Neuman, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Kira Neuman's a 23-year-old female bodybuilder out of Indianapolis, Indiana with a great set of incredible arms and a terrific smile. Captured by Gene X Hwang here!

Shelley Beattie Dead at Age 39 - Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder

This was posted over at MESO-RX Steriod Blog . There's no reason given for the cause of death.

Here's a YouTube interview:



Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Shelley Beattie Dead at Age 39
Posted on 13:59 February 17th, 2008 by Millard Baker

Dave Palumbo of Muscular Development reports that former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and former American Gladiator Shelley Beattie died on February 13, 2008. She was 39 years old.

Beattie played “Siren” on the original American Gladiators series (not be confused with Valerie Waugaman who plays “Siren” in the current series). Beattie was one of very few and the most accomplished deaf female professional bodybuilders. She was an actress who appeared in the movie Hot Shots! Part Deaux that starred Charlie Sheen. She was formerly married to John Romano, senior editor for Muscular Development Magazine.

Jennifer Benda | Jenny Benda Video Interview

BLOWW - Boston League Of Women Wrestlers - Body Slam

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This is a photo from the video in the previous post on BLOWW. Here, the "nurse girl"s got her opponent -- I'm not up on the character names -- up in the air and is spinning her around.

BLOWW - Boston League Of Women Wrestlers - These Women Wreslers AreRough and Tough

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I somehow ran accross this crazy photo and had to stop in my Internet tracks. If you look at this, the very scene implies an episode that's both brutal and somehow attractive as they're a couple of women who look fine depending on one's taste and are really going at it. It seems like the woman who has the girl-with-fishnets foot in her hands is getting the best of her, and if one goes through the entire photo shoot, they find this to be true.

I then learned this was caled The Boston League Of Women Wrestlers , or BLOWW.

So I decided to see if there was a video of BLOWW action on YouTube and -- YouTube seldom disappoints -- there was. I have to tell you this video you're about to see shows two women just going at it like the most action-packed WWE events, accept it doesn't look fake at all. They fiercely go at each other, picking each other up, spinning the other around and bodyslamming each other. And for guys -- ok it's a turn on to watch it, I gotta admit that openly.