Heather Smith - Strong And Sexy By GeneX

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Christine Roth Female Bodybuilder In Ann Coulter Video

Christine Roth female bodybuilder, originally uploaded by loribraun.

World's Strongest Woman Aneta Florczyk Bends Frying Pan

This is the most beautiful "Strongest Woman In The World" I've ever seen. Watch what Aneta Florczyk does in this video.

Here's more about her from her website:

Aneta Florczyk comes from hamlet near Malbork, where can be found about 16 houses. Living in that place, she had no opportunities for bright future. The only one way of spending free time for youths were discos in the nearby village. Very soon ( in the age of sixteen) Aneta decided to pull away from there at any price. Her vocation wasn’t leading the life in a village. Before she landed up in the gym, she’d tried shooting sport. At the first sight, it seemed that Aneta hadn’t enough abilities to train strength sports. But her stubbornness and determination caused that good results appeared very soon. In the age of sixteen, weight about 60 kilos, Aneta began to start in powerlifting and benchpress. The effects were quite good, but the first year of trainings was dedicated to improve the technique and general development on the first place. After the year, when Aneta had generally good preparations, she started exercises with much bigger weights. It was mostly strength training, however we still emphasized efficiency, speed, fitness by developing all groups of muscles. For 3 years Aneta had been training powerlifting, 13 times winning Polish Championship in powerlifting and benchpress in all age categories. She competed Junior World Championship and in 2000 she became Europe’s Senior Vice-Champion (Luxembourg). Aneta, as the first Pole, pushed back the magic barrier of 500 kilos in powerlifting during Polish Championship in Bydgoszcz in 2001, where she reached 507,5 kilos. She has also, as a firs and up till now the only one Pole, crossed the barrier of 200 kilos in deadlift, with the result of 213 kilos in 2001 (Bydgoszcz). It was Europe’s Junior record at that time.

It was thought that Aneta could be one Pole who is able to fight for medals in senior age category in powerlifting during international competitions and get results over 600 kilos. Yet, owing to the situation in Polish Union of Bodybuilding and Powerlifting (Polski Zwiazek Kulturystyki i Trojboju Silowego) and incompetence of the chairman as well as the whole board, Aneta decided to change the discipline because, as she said, she couldn’t find further possibilities of development and cooperation in this Union. Then she took up weightlifting. She had lots of power and fantastic genetic conditions so it was only the matter of technique - after only few months Aneta titled Polish Junior Champion in weightlifting, got into the National Team, started in Europe’s Junior Championships (Nauro, Italy) and inside the year she became Polish Senior Vice Champion (in weightlifting, of course). In this discipline Aneta mostly started in weight category to 69 kilos.

After ending 2002 competing-season, for making the trainings more varied Aneta began using equipment typical to strongwoman competitions. The results after some first training were incredibly better than I expected. It started simply, from some scores better than informal world’s record, for instance in farmer’s walk, yoke and log lift.

Strongwoman seemed to be created for Aneta - she finally could fully use her sports abilities, such as great power, speed, perfect technique, strength and will to fight.

Aneta not only liked very much those trainings but also competitions as well, which are more interesting and thrilling than powerlifting. So we decided to focus on strongwoman and those other disciplines are treated as a variety of exercises.

Aneta’s career in Strongwoman is continuous success. Oh, maybe without her first European Championships (July 2003), when she was fourth, losing only one point to the bronze medal - she paid for being novice, since the opponents were more experienced and older. Moreover, she fell down during yoke, losing both points and time (so important in general classification). Yet, after the next contest - World’s Strongest Woman (Zambia, September 2003) - Aneta’s never missed first place, wining all another editions of World and European Championships. One of the biggest successes was wining with world’s twice champion - Jill Mills.

Aneta, rich in experience from numerous starts in competitions and sports shows, in 2005 set up own firm “Aneta-Strong” which organizes sports events. The most meaningful achievement of ‘Aneta-Strong” is organizing individual World Strongwoman Championship in 2006.

In the age of 24 Aneta became the most titled polish sportswoman from those who practice power sports. She says that sport isn’t only her job, but first of all - her hobby and the trainings are still pleasant for her. Owing to starting in many contests Aneta was able to visit a lot of exotic places and meet interesting people. Furthermore, she’d won a great deal of sports plebiscites. She also supports some charities.

Cindy Phillips Wins IFBB Pro Card At 2007 Canadian Nationals

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Cindy Phillips, a very nice and popular female bodybuilder from Canada, has finally been awarded for having a terrific body, well sculpted and symetrical.

On her blog, she could not believe her good fortune. But I for one, am happy to see it for her, especially in the wake of this post on her blog:


"I think this show may be it for me. I may hang up the suit and put the protan away. I'm not saying i wanna be skinny or something like that (cauz i don't!), but i don't know i wanna continue on the competitive stream.

I don't wanna feel i have to get bigger, or be harder or turn into someone i'm not or whatver it it is to attain a certain score because at the end of the day it is only ME that has to be hapy with how I look. ONLY ME.

In 10 yrs I'll still be Cindy but...and it wont matter what some judge said about me at a bb show. I want other women to really hear what i'm saying too.....i want them to always be conscious they they are in control of their life and realize that bb shows are a very small part of life before it is too late.

Do what u like, dont let someone dicate how u should look. Be strong and healthy and a proactive women. Wake up and take control before competing in bb takes your life, your looks, and your self esteem. "

Annie Rivieccio Lift and Carry At 2007 NPC Las Vegas - GeneX

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Michelle Neil At The 2007 NPC Nationals Las Vegas

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GeneX captures Michelle Neil at the 2007 NPC's in Las Vegas.

Jennifer Sedia Wins Pro Card and The 2007 NPC USA's In Las Vegas

Photo by Gene X

Overall Winner

1. Jennifer Sedia
Earned Pro Card
1. Jennifer Sedia

Heavyweight
1. Michele Neil
2. Sheila Bleck
3. Julia Stamper
4. Candy Canary
5. Diane Solomons
6. Bettina Kadet
7. Joella Bernard
8. Kim Winn
9. Geri Deach
10. Gabriella Nicander
11. Bonnie Pappas
Christina Rhodes
12. Rose Kasallis
13. Cindy Johnson
14. Giulia Divina
16. Tammy Jackson
16. Brenda King
16. Yamlie Marero
16. Jody May
Robyn Mentgen

Light Heavyweight
1. Angela Salvano
3. Star Blaylock
3. Karen Choat
4. Beverly DiRenzo
5. Holly Geersen
6. Christine Sabo
7. Kimberely Ferrell
8. Gina Spengler
9. Diana Cook
10. Tina Zampa
11. Casey Daugherty
12. Theresa Hendricks
13. Shar Courtney
13. Courtney Shar
14. Roxanne Edwards
15. Akila Pervis
16. Diana Feather
16. Jennifer Benda
16. Julie Williams

Middleweight
1. Jennifer Sedia
2. Diana Tinnelle
3. Kelly Dobbins
4. Sally Taylor
5. Holly Robey
6. Hedi Bagwell
7. Rebecca Greaig

Lightweight
1. Galina Serdtsev
2. Beth Wachter
3. Tracy Witherspoon
4. Melinda Williamson
5. Tricia Travis
6. Sharon Garrett
7. Melissa Alvarado
9. Natalie Barnett

Jennifer Benda | Jenny Benda Before The NPC USA's

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SBS Personality Jennifer Benda's captured in this photo taken by Gene X this week. She's also the focus of a popular video that SBS did, the first of a series. Visit her site at http://www.jenniferbenda.com

Here's the video:

Jaime Buffalari in Iraq - Posted By GeneX

Jaime Buffalari in Iraq, originally uploaded by genexmagazine.

Jamie Kocher-Buffalari NPC Bodybuilding

How did you get interested in bodybuilding/working out?

I've always been athletic, but bodybuilding started in the Marine Corps.

How was your first show like, any interesting experiences?

It was an NPC show, so I was very nervous there was more competetion then at the ABA shows, I did novice with another lady, when the announced the placing they gave me 2nd, well the crowd started to boo, and we did a front double bi for photos. Well a few seconds later they called us back out, they awarded the placing wrong, took her trophy and gave it to me... the crowd cheered. I felt bad for her, but great for myself. what a crappy mistake to make.

What are your future goals in this industry?

I would eventually like to go pro and look towards the Olympia

What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?

Still competing

Please tell us something special about you that most people wouldn’t know?

I'll get back to you on that one :)

Any additional notes? People you would like to thank?

My husband Eric, he got me into lifting, he was in Iraq for my 1st show, but his team was ambushed and he was injured, so he was sent home and actually made it to my 1st show. I would also like to thank my team, Danna, Rey, Taylor, Tony and Glenn, The Camp Pendleton Bodybuilding team. My friends, family, and fans. Pharmagenx- Cory and Brian.

Competition History:

-April 17th 2004 NPC Orange County 1st Novice
-May 1st 2004 ABA 1st Novice 1st Open
-June 26th 2004 ABA 1st Open
-September 24th 2004, Unlimited Women 7th

Diana Cook Is The Overall Winner Of The 2007 NPC Jr. Nationals

1 Diana Cook
Heavyweight-
1 Diana Cook
2 Kim Bergman
3 Angela Rayburn
4 Robyn Mentgen
5 Giulia Divina
6 Debbie Brock
7 Clarice Zimmer
8 Kelly Patrick
9 Yvonne Edmunds
Middleweight- view pics
1 Wanda Moore
2 Colleen Sgro
3 Carrie Ann Simmons
4 Jamie Terrill
Light-heavyweight
1 Tracey Toth
2 Judy Gaillard
3 Justine Dohring
4 Andrea Allaire
5 Anita Nelson
Lightweight-
1 Lori Steele -
2 Suzanne Germano
3 Sharon Garrett
4 Natalie Barnett

Robyn Mentgen FBB

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This incredible photo is of Robyn Mentgen who placed 4th in the 2007 NPC Jr. Nationals. There's little information about her, but for Google references to a Robyn Mentgen who's working to help dogs. Perhaps that's the same person?

Tracy Beckham By GeneX

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The arresting photo's about Tracy Beckham. I don't know if she's related to the famoud soccer guy, but here's more about her from Andy Vogel:

Where and when were you born? Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 11/11/1961

What is your profession? Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of Tracy Beckham’s Unique Physiques.

What kind of activities/sports did you do before you started lifting weights? This is on website – BIO area.

How and when did you get involved into lifting weights? I started lifting weights in 1985 in an “all female” gym just to get into better shape. As like most women, I was bottom heavy and wanted to balance out my shape. Lifting weights did that for me with amazing results and quickly. I joined Gold’s gym in Canada early 1986; hired Mr. Canada to train me and won my first show that year.

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 had the bodybuilding bug from the start, especially winning my first show.

What was your first competition and how did you place? 1986 Alberta Body Building Championships – 1st Middleweight

And which contest has been the biggest success for you yet? The 2004 Masters National Light Heavyweight Champion. I think each contest for me has been a stepping stone to a successful career.

Could you please add a history of all contests that you have entered so far?
Contest History:
2005 4th Masters National Light Heavyweight
2004 1st Masters National Light Heavyweight – over 35
2004 10th Junior Nationals – Light Heavyweight
2003 Overall, Masters Overall and Middleweight winner - Caveman Classics - National Qualifier
2002 1st Kentucky Bodybuilding Championships – Masters Overall
2002 2nd Kentucky Bodybuilding Championships – Heavyweight
1999 2nd Kentucky Bodybuilding Championships – Heavyweight
1996 2nd Battle of the Champions – Heavyweight
1996 Overall, and 1st Middleweight – Derby Classics Bodybuilding Championships
1987 4th IFBB Hawaiian International Championships (one of four on Canadian Team) - Heavyweight
1986 6th Western Canadian Championships – Middleweight
1986 1st Alberta Bodybuilding Championships – Middleweight

Please describe a typical day in the life of Tracy Beckham. I’m up at 6:30 am, as I personal train clients 6 days a week from 8 AM to 7:30 PM. I train between 4:30 and 7 PM depending on the day.

Please tell me something about your daily training routine. How often do you train in a week? I train 5 days a week in the off-season with maybe 3 days of light cardio a week.

What are the main differences when you train for a competition and in off-season? I train 6 days a week at contest time; more cardio at contest time – 5 days a week if needed.

Which bodypart is your best in your opinion? My Back and Delts

What is your favorite exercise in the gym and which one you don’t like so much? I love DB pullovers for Back; I don’t love doing biceps – such pain for a small muscle group!

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. As an NPC body building, fitness/fiqure judge, I understand body building is about building muscle, etc. but females should not look like men and should try to maintain a feminine look from head to toe.

Please tell me about what else you are doing when you don’t work out (profession, hobbies, etc.) I enjoy movies, dinners out, dancing, travelling and spending time with friends.

What are your future plans for 2005/2006? I am competing in the 2005 NPC Masters National Body Building Championships July 23. I was the Light Heavyweight winner of this show last year and I am going back again, as the Overall winner can turn Pro!!

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

Jennifer Benda Becomes SBS Personality!

Female Bodybuilder Jennifer Benda's now an SBS Personality and joins a growing list of people on the Sports Business Simulations web portal from Kate Troescher to Ed Goines. Soon we'll have our first exclusively made videos of Ms. Benda as she prepares for the 2007 NPC USA's in Las Vegas. See Jennifer Benda's page on SBS.