2008 Arnold Blog

If you’re attending the Arnold Expo make sure you stop by the Gaspari Nutrition’s booth. There will be a number of people working their booth but the one to check out is an attractive lass named Kristal Martin. She is in the current issue of American Curves and has a personality to match her appearance. Kristal also just finished filming with Miami Ink where she got a kick ass tattoo on the back of her neck. Keep your eye on her in the future, she will be making some noise in the NPC figure ranks this year. In the meantime stop by the booth and tell her ya saw here her on bodybuilding.com. Look for her interview here on bodybuilding.com in the near future.

I had the chance to interview one of my favorite peeps in the industry, Adela Garcia. Take a look at what Adela has been up to and what she has to say going into this weekend’s Arnold Fitness Classic to defend her title. Good Luck Chica! You’re going to rock the house!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/isaac114.htm

By Vince Andrich

All right, I admit it EAS is a company I’ll probably always keep tabs on. This is mostly for sentimental reasons, since I worked at EAS from 2000-2002. I owe a lot to this company as they gave me the opportunity to write for Muscle Media and the 4th Issue of the Sports Supplement Review.

Moreover, during my stay at EAS I was fortunate to see one of the best-built, and revolutionary companies ever to play in our industry. So in my mind they will always be a threat to “breakthrough with a big idea in the athletic nutrition market.

These days the EAS division is going back to its roots, dedicating significant product development and educational dollars towards serious athletes that compete in a diverse range of sports.

Brand Name: EAS

Key Execs that will be attending€”

Mike Ferry, General Manager;
Chris Scoggins, VP Marketing;
Chris Hickey, Director of Marketing        

Products Featured :

Myoplex (lite, regular, and deluxe)

Athletes Featured

Vernon Davis–San Francisco 49ers Tight End;

Ronnie Brown–Miami Dolphins Running Back;

Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver.  

Promotions/Samples–
EAS will have a 30 foot Myoplex bar at the EAS Experience and will be mixing and having ten fitness models sampling 5 different shake recipes.

Previewing our newest product Athletes Defense, a complete multi-vitamin  for athletes.

Also, giving away $500 in free supplements to 10 winners ($5,000 total);
plus autographed footballs,
Phosphagen Elite, and other products for people who get a chance to spin the “Wheel of Strength”

EAS will be giving out over 7,000 t-shirts and $15,000 in product throughout the 3 day Expo.  

By far, the most free stuff on the Expo floor.

Brand Sponsored Events:
Body-for-LIFE Night of Champions on Friday night at the Hilton in Easton.  VIP tickets to the gala are $120 and we are expecting 300+ people to attend.

See www.bflexpo.com.

Booth info–

The EAS Experience has a state-of-the-art sound and light system with a stage for athlete interviews, contests, and taking pictures with the EAS Fitness Models.  

EAS will have a live DJ and emcee and will broadcast the Arnold via webcam on EAS.com.  

This year EAS has also added a 30×10 foot section dubbed the Body-for-LIFE Lounge where people can meet past BFL champions and sign up for this years Challenge.

We now have a Japanese webcast info page for our Japanese-speaking fans of Hidetada "Big Hide" Yamagishi, with times coordinated to the local time in Japan!

If you have Japanese fonts installed on your computer, click here to read it:

http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fitshow/2007arnold/2007arnold_japanese.htm

By Vince Andrich

When it was conceived in 2002, the performance nutrition brand Nutrabolics set out to provide high-end sports supplements to the Canadian supplement market.

Today, after four years of hard work and dedication, and under the direction of Rodney Dupont, Nutrabolics has successfully expanded into the highly competitive U.S. & other International markets.

According to CEO, Rodney Dupont, this year’s Arnold Classic will mark the introduction of WWE ® World Heavyweight Champion BATISTA ©,
as the Captain of Team NUTRABOLICS ©… as well as a perfect place to get familiar with several new products.

Brand Name: NUTRABOLICS ©
Key Execs that will be attending: RODNEY DUPONT, President
JAYSON WYNER, Vice-President

Products Featured ISOBAR ©, ADVANCED TRIPLE LAYER PROTEIN ENERGY BAR

Athletes Featured

WWE ® WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION & CAPTAIN OF TEAM NUTRABOLICS ©, BATISTA ©.  
BATISTA © will be signing autographs at the NUTRABOLICS © booth on Friday & Saturday from 11am … 5pm.

Promotions/Samples

ISOBAR © samples
Brand Sponsored Events:

OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE JASON DHIR AFTER-PARTY, SATURDAY NIGHT

Booth info BOOTHS 801-805

Stop by booths 611, 613, 615, 710, 712, 714 and get some sample pack of Cytolean which is sure to make some waves as the time to strip down in the summer sun is fast approach.

I also have some insider information that if you happen to meet Joe Vogley, Director of Advertising and Marketing for Gaspari, and mention how much you love the Florida Gators he will have a nice gift for you. Joe is a great guy and loves his football.

Here is some more info from Chemical Corner written by Bruce Kneller.

My name is George Friedel aka GFriedel and I am one of the contestants in the BB.com Transformation Contest.  As one of the contestants, I have been asked by BB.com to blog here, and I consider this an honor!

I have been a member of BB.com since the beginning of November 2006, when I decided it was time to go back to the gym and get in better shape.  I entered the BB.com Transformation Contest and I was one of eight people chosen to participate.  So far, during this contest, I have lost 20 lbs and 3% bodyfat.  It’s amazing what you can do with some motivation, and incentives, to get in better shape!!  Make sure you check out the BB.com Transformation Blog because there is OUTSTANDING progress being made by all 8 contestants!!!

I will be attending the 2007 Arnold Sports Festival.  I’m really excited about this because this is my 1st ever show!!  I’m not attending because I have any aspirations of competing.  I’m attending as someone who is interested in seeing all the events, meeting the different Supplement Companies, and meeting the people I have spoken with and competing against in the BB.com Transformation Contest.

From the Arnold, I will be blogging on the Experience of being there.  I will be taking pictures, and hopefully some video.  I will eventually add these to my posts in the Arnold blog and in a thread in the forums.  I want tell, and show you, what the HYPE is all about for a first timer!!

If you have any questions, or want to see a blog about a certain event, please let me know.  I will be more than happy to try to get it done!!

GFriedel

Straight from the bossman Steve Blechman, the guys at Muscular Development will be scaring folks at the following booths:

333; 335; 337; 339
432; 434; 436; 438

On a side note, they have also become an official sponsor of the Arnold Classic as well. In their quest for publishing dominance they also want to become the official title sponsor, but I guess we will have to wait a bit longer for confirmation on that one.

I leave bright and early Thurs morn for Columbus, where I’ll be emceeing the Arnold Classic again, as well as the just established NPC Arnold. It should be a fun–and weary!–weekend. I’m going to tell Russdaddy that it’s my birthday again to see if I can squeeze out another free meal.

As you can see in "The Experts" video below, I’m going with The Blade, Dexter Jackson, to make it a three-peat in Columbus. Yogi says it will be Vic the Brick Martinez, Isaac is going with the new kid on the block, Phil (The Thrill) Heath.

As usual, I will prove who the number one Swami in the industry is. Stay tuned.

Having problems with the video?  Click here for the downloadable QuickTime version.

Kudos: Thanks to Roland @ GraphicMuscle.com for this video clip.

by Vince Andrich

I’ve mentioned this before, but in case you missed it, or are not a historian of bodybuilding supplementation, Labrada Nutrition has been on the market for over ten years. This is quite a feat in today’s marketplace, but what’s more impressive is that the namesake and founder of this company is none other than former Mr. Universe and pro bodybuilding legend, Lee Labrada.

If you are new to the bodybuilding game, I can tell you that Lee was one of the most complete bodybuilders of all time. He presented the “total package and was often referred to as THE bodybuilder who combined “mass with class. While he was competing, Lee was of the few top bodybuilders who appealed to my desire to keep bodybuilding in perspective. He preached the virtues of living a healthy lifestyle, and family values. To this day Lee is teaching sensible bodybuilding, and inspiring people to use bodybuilding as a metaphor for what you can do in all aspects of your life.

I believe Labrada Nutrition has stood the test of time and built an ever-increasing consumer base because Lee has consistently instilled his bodybuilding beliefs on others. The result has been a consumer following based on respect, loyalty and trust. In all my conversations with Lee, I am reminded of his passion for helping others. You should expect this from a world-class bodybuilder, but Lee consistently goes the extra mile to emphasize that lasting results come through the combination of education and quality products.

According to Lee, this year Labrada Nutrition welcomes you to the Arnold Expo, where it is promoting its New 17oz. Lean Body® RTD Shake.

Visit booths 550-556, meet Lee Labrada and get Lee’s FREE 8 x10 color autographed picture while you are sampling this delicious creamy shake!  Lean Body®  RTD shakes feature 40 grams of protein, zero sugar and half the fat of the other brand! You’ll love this nutritional powerhouse! It tastes like soft serve ice cream!

Lee will also be introducing his New Lean Body® Sweet & Salty Granola bar.  The new all-natural Lean Body, Sweet & Salty Granola Bar begins with real granola— sweet and delicious,  which is mixed with lightly salted, crunchy nuts and then frosted on one side with rich,  creamy milk chocolate or yogurt.  The result is a unique flavor and texture combination that will drive your taste buds wild!

Labrada Nutrition
Booths 550-556
Key Execs that will be attending:
- Lee Labrada, President and CEO_- Keith Lessmann, Senior VP of Sales_- _- Labrada Field Sales Managers
Websites:
www.labrada.com_www.leanbodycoach.com_www.le
anbodypromise.com

Samples
Labrada will also be sampling its New and Improved Lean Body® MRPs.  These are the MRPs you’ve come to love and trust, and now they taste better than ever and have an improved nutritional profile.  Get a FREE sample packet!

Want to put some whoop-ass into your next workout? Pick up a FREE SuperCharge! pre-workout energy drink mix sample packet while you’re at the Labrada booth.  Once you try it, you’ll never go back to your ordinary NO product.

Labrada will also have T-shirts, shaker cups, and other special surprises: be sure to stop by and check it out at Booths 550-556.
Lee Labrada will be on hand at the Labrada booth to greet everyone!

F.Y.I.:
In 2004, Lee was inducted into the IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame. Lee is a past winner of numerous bodybuilding titles, including the IFBB Mr. Universe and the IFBB Pro World Cup. He is one of only five men in history to place in the top four at the Mr. Olympia competition for seven consecutive years … a feat he shares with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He has appeared on the covers of more than 100 magazines and has been featured on CNBC, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and ESPN as a fitness and nutrition expert.
For more information, call Stasia Maroquin, toll-free at 1-800-832-9948, ext. 359

If you haven’t yet heard last night’s edition of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly, be sure to tune in ASAP to find out who some of the big dogs are predicting to take the Arnold Classic!

(And, hey, it’s worth listening to just to hear King Kamali call Isaac Hinds a punk @$$!  LOL)

Click here to visit the PBW listening page:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/player.htm