Category Archives: News & Views
2011 IFBB Australian Pro Figure Results
Erin Stern vs. Nicole Wilkins. Nicole beat Erin at the 2012 Arnold Classic, and two weeks later, Erin came back strong, defeating and defending her Australian pro title. Congratulations to Erin, and setting up an other epic battle for the 2012 Olympia. Here are the results.
Olympia Qualification Series Announced by the IFBB Pro League
Something had to happen. Last year, during and before the Olympia, it was realized that way too many competitors were being qualified to the best and most elite contest of the year, resulting in 28 competitors just in bikini alone on stage. And crowding what should have been just the top 15-18 competitors only.
2012 IFBB Musclecontest Pro Bikini Results
Sonia Gonzales, after winning the 2012 Bikini International a week ago in Columbus, Ohio, came back into her hometown state by storm, and continued her winning ways. Justine Munro, who injured herself a week ago in Columbus, and was unable to compete, looked great and placed second, while Narmin Assria continued to improve her physique, and placed third here in Torrance, California.
IFBB appoints Dan Solomon to the IFBB Press Commision
Dan Solomon, creator of the popular radio internet show, Pro Bodybuilding Radio, has been appointed to the IFBB Press Commission. Congratulations Dan! Dan’s role will be to help bring out information and news to help out Dr. Rafael Santonja worldwide bodybuilding initiatives.
NPC News Online has a new revamped website. Check it out.
NPC News Online has revamped the official website, and it looks great. Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the NPC, and the 25th anniversary of the NPC News Magazine. Here is more info on the new site, with a press release.
2012 IFBB Desert Muscle Classic Results
Three IFBB Shows were held in Mesa, Arizona at the 2012 IFBB Desert Muscle Classic. A total of 4 competitors competed in the Men’s Pro Bodybuilding, 6 in Bikini, and 11 in the first ever Women’s Physique Pro contest. Here are the results.
2012 IFBB Flex Pro Fitness Results – Adela Garcia on a roll
Is there no stopping this champion? Wherever Adela enters a contest, she continues to dominate and win! With two weeks left for the 2012 Arnold, Adela had no competition here as the judges rewarded first places in both the swimsuit and the routine portions of the contest. It also means that under the new rules placed with the IFBB that no one from the contest is eligible for the 2012 Fitness Olympia, except Adela (who already qualified). Here are the results.
2012 IFBB Flex Pro Bodybuilding Results – Lionel Beyeke wins
The weather was beautiful here in Santa Monica, and Lionel Beyeke, who was on the cover of the February issue of Flex Magazine, was the favorite coming into the contest. He did not disappoint, dominating with his muscularity, and although not 100% conditioned, managed to win first place, and rightfully so. Ben Pakulski and Fouad Abiad were battling for second, and while Found was ahead of Ben after prejudging, finals do matter! Ed Correa was the most conditioned in the contest, but placed 5th, to the dismay of quite a few people. Here are the results.
2012 IFBB Desert Muscle Classic in Phoenix Feb 25
With one week to go, the 2012 IFBB Desert Muscle Classic in Phoenix, featuring three IFBB contests, will be held. IFBB Men’s Bodybuilding 212 and Under, IFBB Bikini and the first ever IFBB Women’s Physique contest (a brand new division). Who will be competing? We have the competitor lists.
Lionel Brown – One week out from the Flex Pro
At the 2012 NPC Gold Contest contest in San Diego, Lionel Brown guest posed, one week out from the Flex Pro Bodybuilding Contest (which is next Saturday). Here are some pics of Lionel on stage, much heavier and more muscular than he has been.
Champion Nutrition’s Spokesperson Contest down to the ‘Final Six’
Champion Nutrition was looking for a spokesperson for their company, a person that will be contracted with them, head to the Arnold Classic, Olympia and a few other events, and perhaps be in some ads and more. So instead of just looking quietly, they asked people if they were interested by placing their picture and small profile on their Facebook page. With the help of Getbig.com, Hardbody.com and other social and industry web sites, Champion received over 300 people looking to win. Here are the top six.
Evolution of Bodybuilding – the VIP Movie Premiere in Los Angeles
The Evolution of Bodybuilding, a movie that Shawn Ray has been working on, going around the world, getting interviews and more info of some of the most famous bodybuilders, will have its World VIP Los Angeles Premiere on Sunday, Jan 29th at 4pm at the Regal Cinema in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
RYU Signs 2011 Mr. Olympia Phil Heath as Official Athlete
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced signing 2011 Mr. Olympia Phil “The Gift” Heath as an official RYU athlete. Gracing the covers of five national publications in 2011 (Flex, Muscular Development, Ironman, MuscleMag, and Planet Muscle around the world), Heath was selected by RYU for encompassing a hard work ethic, discipline, respect and humility that correlate closely to the core values respect, strength, honor and sustainability of RYU.
2012 Arnold Classic Weekend Competitor Lists
Here we go, the 2012 Arnold Classic competitors lists of all five contests are announced. Who was invited and who was not? Here are the official invite lists…. Hardbody.com and Getbig.com bringing them out quickly for all of you to check out and analyze.
2012 Bodyspace Spokesmodel Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the Top 5 Finalists (both male and female) in the Bodybuilding.com’s Annual Spokesmodel Contest. Hundreds of people applied to be the next Bodyspace Finalist, and the final list is in. The competitors will be flown to Los Angeles, and the winners will be announced on stage at the 2012 Fit Expo at the L.A. Convention Center on January 29th. We will be there covering the event. The finalists are…