2008 Arnold Blog

We caught up with BB.com writer and BodySpace member, Jordan Frantz at the Bodybuilding.com booth at the 2007 Arnold Expo!

Hear all about UCP and the Overcome wristbands in this great interview with a fabulous backdrop!  LOL

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Watch Webmaster Will at work during the 2007 Arnold Expo, taking some photos at the Nutrabolics booth.

Click the play button to see the shot being crafted…

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Did you attend the VPX Redline Charity Bash Karma Transcended After-Party?  Well, if so, you’ll recognize this footage…

So get up on your feet, and dance again to this kickin’ club groove!

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We stopped by the ALRI booth one final time and snagged this group shot of BB.com writer, Author L. Rea and the gang, including Michael & Kendra Elias, Brenna, Jim & Kathy from BodySpace, and Art Atwood, among others!

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We stopped by the Nutrabolics booth and grabbed this brief footage of Rodney and the gang.  Aren’t they a good-lookin’ bunch?!!

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Another look at some of the top pros pumping up and getting the last minute presentations necessities down.

Phil Heath, Marcus Ruhl and more.

Go behind the scenes in the pump up room:

http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fitshow/2007arnold/LIFT_GETBIG/videos/pumpup2.mov

I spotted IFBB Figure Pro, Valerie "The Regal One" Waugaman at the Bodybuilding.com booth at the 2007 Arnold Expo, and even though I didn’t get to chat with her, I did snag a brief glimpse of her doing an interview with someone else (!) on camera for all her fans!

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Tip: Did you know?  Valerie has her own video series!

I spotted IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Johnnie O. Jackson at the Expo, and even though I didn’t get to chat with him, I did snag a brief glimpse of him on camera for all his fans!

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Tyler has put together an “alternate” 2007 Arnold Weekend highlights reel (in addition to the first highlights reel), which is now available for your viewing pleasure on our Arnold Video Clips main page.  Be sure to check it out!

Also, J.P. has put together a Flash animation about the Arnold Webcast & what you didn’t see on it, which is now viewable on our WebComic page.  Don’t miss it! 

BodySpace member, Brenna talks about her banned photos in this quick yet funny interview in front of the ALRI booth.

Hear for yourself why her photos and ad’s have been banned (not only from BodySpace [by me!], but also by the State of Texas)…  LOL

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Here’s some more video footage of the 2007 Arnold Expo and the main stage strongman competitions from high atop a scissor lift behind the scenes!

There were something close to 130,000 people in attendance at the Arnold this year, and you can almost see everyone one of them in this video clip!  Also catch the cameo appearance by noted photographer, Gary Gardiner!

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Tip: Did you catch the first bird’s-eye video clip?

Well, who knew?  IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Bill Wilmore recommends goat whey!

Do you think this was for real, or did I have to slip him $20 on the low-low…??  LOL

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