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The 2009 NPC Excalibur is the last NPC contest of the year in Southern California, where over 170 competitors are going to meet up. The location is the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. The featured guest poser will be Kris Murrell, who just won the overall at the NPC National’s in women’s bodybuilding. We will be there taking pictures and more. For more information, go to www.musclecontest.com. See you there!
Joe Wheatley Productions is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Muscle Beach Toy Drive. Presented by Bodybuilding.com and Iron Man Magazine and Hosted by the LAPD Pacific Division and L.A. City Recreation and Parks. The event will take place on December 12 & 13, 2009. Please bring a new unwrapped toy between the hours of 10 am – 4 pm to the Venice Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA, 90291. The toys will be distributed by the LAPD Pacific Division to needy children in the area. Santa will be arriving on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 12:30 pm. Bring the kids to greet and talk with Santa and his famous sled. In addition to the Toy Drive and in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Muscle Beach an historic time capsule will be buried on December 13, 2009 at 1 pm. The time capsule will include memorabilia, pictures, DVD’s and books that acknowledge the work and dedication of many individuals to health and fitness. On hand to participate in the ceremony Councilmen, 11th District, Bill Rosendahl, the world famous Joe Weider founder of the IFBB and Mr. Olympia competition, Franco Columbu, Mr. Olympia, the oldest Muscle Beach Athlete,…
Mark Mason and Ron Avidan took a number of pictures for bodybuilding.com, both from the stage, backstage, expo and even some beach shots from the 2009 NPC National’s at Hollywood, Florida. Here is a link to Getbig’s Picture Section, where the various pictures are sorted out. See if you can spot your favorite competitor there. NPC National Picture’s by Section
The 2009 NPC National Contests are over and here are the results. Please click on each link to check out the winners of bodybuilding, figure and bikini and to find out which latest NPC competitors have now become our new pros. NPC National Men’s Bodybuilding Results NPC National Figure Results NPC National Women’s Bodybuilding Results NPC National Bikini Results
Today on ESPN.com a comparison was made between Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler and Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler. What’s in a name? Well, if you’re named Jay Cutler, a lot. Everyone’s familiar with the Chicago Bears quarterback. You know — 6-foot-3, 233 pounds, threw five interceptions last week, fined $20K for abusive conduct toward a game official. If this were VH1, we might just say he had the worst week ever and leave it at that. But, alas, it gets worse. Despite being the starting quarterback on football’s grandest stage, it’s debatable whether or not Jay Cutler is even the most successful Jay Cutler in the sporting world. Confused yet? Here’s the breakdown: Bodybuilding’s version: International Federation of Bodybuilders champion and reigning Mr. Olympia. NFL’s version: INT leader (and that doesn’t stand for international). Bodybuilding’s version: Born to pump iron. NFL’s version: Born in Santa Claus, Indiana. I was trying to brainstorm some creative quip, but you can’t make that stuff up. And I don’t want coal for Christmas. Bodybuilding’s version: 19.5 (inches around his neck). NFL’s version: 17 (number of interceptions thrown this year). Bodybuilding’s version: Competes for titles against the likes of Dexter “The Blade” Jackson and eight-time…
For Immediate Release (November 13, 2009 – Oxnard, California) Iron Man Magazine Publisher John Balik reported today that the Pro Fight Supplements Iron Man Pro bodybuilding contest, originally slated to take place on Saturday, January 23, 2010, is being rescheduled for an as of yet undetermined date. The contest, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2009, is one of the longest running IFBB Pro shows in the world. For the last six years, the Iron Man Pro has been held in conjunction with The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo, produced by National Fitness Productions. With over 20,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, and an incredible line-up of fitness, physique, martial arts and strength contests, it is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing consumer fitness expos. “The Expo has been a huge success and is growing every year” said Balik. “But when it was held in late February, two weeks before the Arnold Classic to accommodate the Iron Man Pro, some companies just couldn’t exhibit at it. Shipping their booths coast-to-coast and asking their staff to work back-to-back expos was just too much for some of them.” So when National Fitness Productions elected to move the Expo to the third weekend…
Cheryl Brown continued her incredible run, and won her first IFBB pro figure contest here in Kentucky. Last week, she was second at the Sacramento Pro Figure. Julie Ann Kulla, which placed 4th last week (via a tie-breaker with Huong Arcinas) took 2nd place, and qualified for the 2010 IFBB Figure Olympia. Also, congratulations to Teresa Anthony for also qualifying for the 2010 IFBB Figure Olympia. Here are the results for the 2009 IFBB Kentucky Pro Figure: 1- Cheryl Brown 2- Julie Ann Kulla 3- Teresa Anthony 4- Patricia Mello 5- Terri Turner 6- Sherlyn Roy 7- Ann Titone 8- Rosa Marie Romero 9- Cristiana Casoni 10- Valerie Haines 11- Stephanie Billings 12- Tivisay Briceno 13- Natalie Calland 14- Stephanie Togrul 15- Rachel Cammon 16- Jessica Clay 16- Amy Lee Martin 16- Liane Siewald 16- Laura Sutter 16- Jennifer Toth For scorecard results, click below 2009 IFBB Kentucky Pro Figure Scorecard
The new updated 2010 IFBB schedule came back out today, and one event was noticeably missing – the 2010 Ironman Pro. What? This has got to be a mistake, people wondered, but as the day progressed, the emails and calls kept coming. The 2010 Ironman Pro, alas, was not going to be, and regrettably it was cancelled for that weekend. We are all awaiting a statement from the promoter of the event, which I know, has to be one of the hardest statement that he would ever make, for the Ironman Pro has been going strong for 20 years now. The Fit Expo, which is usually in the same expo hall, and weekend, will continue, which has over 150-200 booths, as well as a myriad of other events. But for the pro bodybuilding community, the loss of the beloved Ironman Pro contest will hurt. It would have been my 15th Ironman contest, and not having it start the pro season, in my own hometown, is going to be quite distressing. There are a lot of rumors and speculation as to why the contest was postponed, but we will wait until the press release comes out.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.– (BUSINESS WIRE) –The big guns are loaded and the bombshells will be out in full force! The NPC Nationals returns to South Florida – this time at one of the classiest resorts in Florida – the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood! With more than 500 of the ultimate bodybuilding, figure and bikini athletes from 50 states competing, it looks like the 2009 Nationals will be the biggest one ever! This pro qualifier – each class winner qualifies for the professional Grand Prix tour – will be held right in the host hotel in the Westin’s Great Hall and is billed as the “BATTLE AT THE BEACH 2009” – where the best of the nation’s NPC athletes vie for their pro status, at the one event that sets the standard – the event that features the best from across America…and is the road to the Olympia! The sanctioning body, the National Physique Committee of the USA (NPC), the NCAA of competitive amateur bodybuilding, sanctions more than 1,000 events around the country, which lead up to this – its “crown jewel” and premier championship event. Show hours are: Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Bikini Preliminaries – Friday, November 20,…
From the PR Newswire, by Weider Global Nutrition SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ — GLG-Weider Sweet Naturals (“Sweet Naturals”) is a joint venture between GLG Life Tech Corporation (“GLG”) and Weider Global Nutrition (“Weider”), combining GLG’s knowledge of stevia and Weider’s expertise in marketing, sales and distribution of health and nutritional products. In their Shareholders’ Agreement, GLG and Weider stated their intention was to maximize stevia-based product sales through Sweet Naturals throughout the world. On October 14, 2009, however, GLG announced that it formed its own sales team for stevia-based products. On November 4, 2009, Weider filed a Statement of Claim against GLG with the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Canada, stating claims for breach of the Shareholders’ Agreement, misrepresentations by GLG and its Chairman/CEO, and for breach of fiduciary duties. The Statement of Claim is a public court record. Weider remains committed to supporting Sweet Naturals, which continues to market stevia-based products, and GLG has represented that it will continue to supply Sweet Naturals. Although Weider is hopeful it can resolve its dispute with GLG — and improve Sweet Naturals’ service to its customers — Weider intends to maintain the lawsuit to protect and enforce its interests.
Kraft Foods has agreed to sell its Balance Bar business to Brynwood Partners of Greenwich, Connecticut. The transaction is expected to close on November 21, 2009. The new company plans to operate as Balance Bar Company. Kraft Foods will continue to distribute, provide HQ/retail coverage and manage the Balance Bar business for an extended period of time post-closing through a transition services agreement with Brynwood Partners. Kraft Foods will provide these services using either the Kraft Foods sales organization or Acosta Marketing and Sales, as we currently do, to ensure no interruption to the business.
Toney Freeman was the favorite, and Toney Freeman won the show, but not without a fight by Craig Richardson, who in many people’s opinion, almost took the title from Toney. Robert Portrokowics from Poland qualified too for the 2010 Olympia here, with Kris Dim and Ed Nunn just missing it. Here for the results for the 2009 IFBB Sacramento Pro Men’s Bodybuilding. 1. Toney Freeman 2. Craig Richardson 3. Robert Piotrkowicz 4. Kris Dim 5. Edward Nunn 6. Mark Dugdale 7. Grigori Atoyan 8. Darrem Charles 9. Martin Kjellstrom 10. Khalid Almohsinawi 11. Adorthus Cherry 12. Frederic Sauvage 13. Marcus Becht 14. Emmanouil Karamanlakis 15. Pavol Jablonicky 16. Serdar Aktolga 16. JoJo Ntiforo 16. Aiman Faour 16. Rob Churchill 16. Eric Castagnet 16. Heinz Senior The 2009 IFBB Sacramento Pro Figure competition was the closest I have ever seen a contest go, with only 2 points difference between 1st and 4th. It was just close, with, as I predicted, Kristi Tauti taking first place after placing second at the IFBB Border States a few weeks ago. What is surprising is Cheryl Brown, jumping into second place over defending champion Huong Arcinas, who looked amazing. Some people had Julie Ann Kulla…
Moe El Moussawi was up in Sacramento, as Pro Fight, the company in which he partially owns was the title sponsor for the contests. Speaking to Moe, he said that he will be ready for the 2010 Ironman, and he is also going to win it! Last year, Moe placed second over Silvio Samuel in a battle in which each competitor blasted each other on who will be better prepared. Silvio did win, but Moe bested Silvio at the 2009 Olympia by two places. Will this battle continue? Sources have said that Silvio is not going to defend his title at the Ironman? We will see. Moe with J.M. Manion and John Tuman in Sacramento
Did you happen to catch Conan O’Brien the other night? Conan brought on a few bodybuilders during is opening bit. The oiled up fellas come in at about the 9 minute mark. Anyone recognize who these guys are? One guy kinda looks like our forum visitor “BLOCKHEAD”.
The IFBB/NPC Sacramento Pro contest is shaping to be a great one, with over 200 competitors on track to be on stage at the Crest Theater in Sacramento on Saturday, November 7th. No less than 14 countries will be represented in the IFBB Men’s Pro Sacramento this weekend, with a chance for three of the competitors to qualify for the 2010 IFBB Olympia. There are some standout competitors who are competing, including Toney Freeman, Mark Dugdale, Kris Dim, and Darrem Charles who have a good chance into early qualify. Here is the current IFBB Pro Men’s competitor list. 1. Serdar Aktolga (Turkey) 2. Khalid Almohsinawi (Netherland) 3. Grigori Atoyan (USA) 4. Jorge Barrios (Spain) 5. Markus Becht (Germany) 6. Eric Castagnet (France) 7. Darrem Charles (Trinidad) 8. AD Cherry (USA) 9. Rob Churchill (Canada) 10. Kris Dim (USA) 11. Mark Dugdale (USA) 12. Aiman Faour (Lebanon) 13. Toney Freeman (USA) 14. Pavol Jablonicky (Czech) 15. Emmanouil Karamanlakis (Greece) 16. Martin Kjellstrom (Sweden) 17. Jo Jo Ntiforo (USA) 18. Ed Nunn (USA) 19. Robert Piotrkowicz (Poland) 20. Craig Richardson (USA) 21. Frederic Sauvage (France) 22. Heinz Senior (Venezuela) Wow – the IFBB Pro Figure Sacramento lineup is going to be a…
The latest press release regarding Bodybuilding.com‘s ongoing cooperation with the FDA. BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids Company Contact: 1-866-236-8417 service@bodybuilding.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Boise, ID – November 3, 2009 – As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products (the “Recalled Products”) described on the attached list, that were sold through the Company’s website, www.bodybuilding.com. The FDA has informed the Company that it believes that the Recalled Products contain ingredients that are steroids. Specifically, the FDA has advised the Company of its concern that the Recalled Products may contain the following ingredients that are currently classified, or the FDA believes should be classified, as steroids: “Superdrol,” “Madol,” “Tren,” “Androstenedione,” and/or “Turinabol.” While the Company has not had an opportunity to independently confirm the FDA’s concerns that the Recalled Products in fact contain these ingredients, the Company is undertaking this voluntary recall in an abundance of caution. Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful…
Big news in the world of Pro Bodybuilding. FLEXonline.com reports that Dennis Wolf signs with Weider Publications. “Despite his recent outing at the 2009 Olympia, we still feel Dennis is one of the top competitors in the world,” Donnelly said. “We feel his consecutive top-five finishes in 2007 and 2008 are more indicative of his enormous potential than the aberration this year. We are confident that Dennis will re-establish himself as one of the elite and as a legitimate Olympia contender in 2010.” – Read the Full story here.