Bodybuilding, Supplements and Competition News
The IFBB is heading to Sacramento this Saturday. In a new contest called the California Governor’s Cup, three IFBB contests are going to be held, including the first IFBB Pro Men’s Physique contest, as well as a Pro Figure and Pro Women’s Physique contest. Along with a huge NPC contest, here is the info on the contest and competitor lists.
Congratulations to Sara Hurrle, Oksana Grishina and Jennifer Andrews for their respective wins at the 2012 IFBB St. Louis Pro contests. In a surprise move, Sara switched from Figure to Womens Physique at the beginning of the week, and amazed the judges, as the Womens Physique division is defined more and more as to what the judges are looking for. Here are the results.
There was never any question if Branch Warren would win this contest. The question was if Branch Warren would take it easy from his impressive win at the 2012 Arnold Classic, or stay in shape and impress. Well, he stayed in shape, coming to Melbourne in incredible shape and impressive many down under.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
When the curtains rise at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Bodybuilding.com will once again be on hand to bring you the exclusive live coverage of all the action as Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Columbus for the 24th installment of the Arnold Sports Festival.
The 2012 Arnold Party WIth The Pros Will once again be the place to be as the world’s top professionals in bodybuidling, fitness, figure, bikini, strongman and other sports celebrate deep into the night at the Official After-Party For The Arnold Classic. The can’t-miss event includes a night of fun, drinks, dancing, music, star-gazing and world-class entertainment.
We all knew that there was an issue with Jay Cutler’s bicep from the 2011 Olympia on stage, and perhaps, that issue a few weeks before the contest caused him to not fully train correct, especially in the crucial last two weeks. This week, Jay Cutler had bicep surgery, and his recovering quite nicely. We all wish you the very best Jay!
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.
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.
Live from the Flex Pro – various tweets as the show unfolds… since we are actually at the contest working hard, taking pics and getting stories, here is our live tweets from the press pit.
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.
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.
Many competitors and fans are heading to the Scottish Rite Auditorium this Saturday, February 11th, for the 2012 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic, featuring Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini and Physique competitions. This is the first year of this contest, and it is expected to be huge, a sell out. See you there.
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.
The first IFBB pro bodybuilding contest of 2012 will be coming up son, and it will be very interesting to see which rookies, pros and comeback competitors will vie to compete. The FLEX Pro is back, and Year Two promises to be one of the highlights of the 2012 IFBB Pro League season! The FLEX Pro will kick off 2012 by showcasing the IFBB’s elite – in both bodybuilding and fitness!
