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2009 Vancouver Natural Kicks Off Northwest Season
By: Mark Mason

The Vancouver Natural and Tanji Johnson Fitness, Figure, and Bikini Championships ushered in many firsts in 2009. Beginning with the debut of the NPC’s newest creation the Bikini contest.

Recognizing the general public’s growing disinterest in female bodybuilding and after repeated pleas for figure competitors to reverse their trend of coming in harder and leaner the National Physique Committee created the Bikini division. This division is solely dedicated to encourage women competitors towards a softer, shapelier, sexier look. Judging from the response in Vancouver bikini is destined to be a hit.

The Vancouver Natural also marked the first guest appearances of two of the newest Pro fitness competitors Rose Hendricks and Safiya Johnson. Both ladies earned their pro status at last year’s Team Universe and are now well on their journey towards an IFBB title.

In contrast to the firsts there were some exciting realizations in this, the twenty-second year of the Frank Bohm produced event.

In Men’s bodybuilding light-heavyweight A.J. Moore out-muscled heavyweight Twayne Rawls and took home yet another Northwest overall title. Lightweight champ Mark Sindayen presented one of the most balanced physiques and classical posing routines since Henry Jung last graced the Vancouver stage.  Middleweight Corey Hancock brought his best package to stage as did up-and-comer Alex Lueth.

In the open women division middleweight Jennifer Erickson’s persistent pursuit of an overall title finally paid off.  Erickson’s victory was not a shallow one, as she had to defeat the likes of lightweight Cindy Goodrich and the very symmetrical heavyweight winner Chris Clark.

The novice men’s lightweight had quite a clash between first place Bobby McDonough and second place Torrance Cooper with just a solitary point separating the two of them.  Middleweight winner David Johnston moved one more step toward the open division with a decisive victory in his class as well as the overall.

The novice heavyweight victory went to a Tierra Wall. If Wall can catch his lower body up with his upper he could be a challenger in the near future. Second place in the heavyweights went to Toa Save.  Save is another persistent athlete who continues to improve each time he competes. With the right nutritional guidance and correct training methods there is no telling how far Toa Save could go.

As expected the women’s figure classes were large, boasting over sixty competitors in a half dozen classes. But what was not expected was the caliber of the competition in each class. These ladies came ready to compete and compete they did.

Sheila Salinas came back after a several year layoff to claim the masters over thirty-five class.  Catalina Illades move up in the ranks winning the masters over forty class beating out a very well conditioned Paisley Miller and perennial favorite Sherri Stokes.

In the open figure division it was the ever-smiling Jennifer Meeker taking first with Sheia Scott in second and Melina Elder third in the short class. The medium class award went to a well-deserving Victoria Stroup. The Seattle firefighter beat out Jessica Hopkins and Cristiane Rocha who place second and third respectively.

Ryan Everson came and conquered taking the medium tall class by an eleven-point spread. Everson also went on to be declared the overall figure winner.  Andrea Rosenbaum edged out Jennifer Blundell by two points to win the second place award.

Tall class winner Anastasiya Chumova has made one of the most talked about transformations of the year.  Chumova, who possesses great genetics, really put the fine points on her physique for this years show.  Hannah Ringholm took home the second place award and the Julie Michaelson third.

As mentioned above the unveiling of the NPC bikini division was a hit.  The short class winner came down between to former figure ladies the sultry Kana Phi-Lewis and shapely Jen Turnbull. Both women were at home on stage and presented well. The judges gave Phi-Lewis the edge over Turnbull

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2009 CBBF Canadian Natural Results. Check out the results from the 2009 CBBF Canadian Natural Physique contest here. [ View 2009 CBBF Canadian Natural Results ]

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Boise, ID – Bodybuilding.com, the Internet’s most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest retailer of nutritional supplements, will be holding its 8th Annual Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo April 3rd, 2009 from 6:00-10:00pm at the Knitting Factory Concert House. This fan-favorite event is held in celebration of fitness and health, and to spread the message of its benefits to as many people as possible. If you haven’t been before, be assured: this is more than your average fitness expo…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 2009 Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo Is Back With a Bang

Boise, ID – March 18, 2009 – Bodybuilding.com, the Internet’s most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest retailer of nutritional supplements, will be holding its 8th Annual Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo April 3rd, 2009 from 6:00-10:00pm at the Knitting Factory Concert House. This fan-favorite event is held in celebration of fitness and health, and to spread the message of its benefits to as many people as possible. If you haven’t been before, be assured: this is more than your average fitness expo.

The BFE has the hottest stars and the fittest bodies, featuring: Kim Lyons (trainer from The Biggest Loser); Mr. Universe Gunter Schlierkamp (seen in Warner Bros. “Beerfest”); UFC World Welterweight Champ Georges St. Pierre and MMA Fighter Shane Carwin; Pro Bodybuilders “X-Man” Toney Freeman, Trey “Phenom” Brewer and Flex Lewis; 4x Super Bowl Champion Bill Romanowski; and many more!

Make sure to grab samples of the newest supplements provided by over 30 different manufacturers including: MuscleTech, BSN, Ultimate Nutrition, Scivation, Gaspari Nutrition, VPX, Universal Nutrition, EAS, Cytosport, TwinLab, ErgoPharm, Labrada, Champion Nutrition, iForce, MRM and others. Not to mention, you will receive fun Bodybuilding.com merchandise including a 2009 BFE T-shirt for the first 500 people in line.

There will be plenty of action on stage with The Miss Bikini BodySpace Contest with winners receiving over $1,000 in cash and prizes, The Mr. Puniverse Competition (where being puny is in), bodybuilding routines, exhibitions of strength, special guest presentation by wheelchair bodybuilder Nick Scott as well as other surprise acts. There is something for everyone!

Bodybuilding.com knows how to put on a show and the best part is…it’s ALL FREE! The expo attracts record crowds, with a line that wraps around the block, so we recommend you get there early! DON’T MISS OUT!!!

For more information go to: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2009fitexpo.htm

Bodybuilding.com offers more than 8,500 health and fitness supplements & accessories to help people achieve their fitness goals. They offer more than 25,000 pages of FREE bodybuilding & fitness information, including more than 12,000 articles (written by 525+ writers), video & audio segments, and new content added daily.

For more information: http://www.bodybuilding.com
Contact: Crystal Matthews
Email: crystal@bodybuilding.com
Phone: 208.472.9311

Kings of the Bench & Clash of the Titans
: 5 Mailing Days Left to Sign Up !

$10,000 in total cash prizes ( thanks to our title sponsor, GetMHP.com )

$2,000 in additional prizes from SLAPPA.com and EOSportsGear.com

Bodybuilding.com will be filming the entire show and the broadcasting it starting a week later ( free-to-view and free replays)

Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each weight division of each contest

It’s too late to call and request a lifter packet by mail, but to get one EMAILED to you, please contact me at SeanZilla@HardcorePowerlifting.com

Current # of Competitors Officially Signed up In Writing as of 02/20/09

Lightweight Powerlifting Division = 4

Middleweight Powerlifting Division = 4

Light Heavyweight Powerlifting Division = 2

Heavyweight Powerlifting Division = 1

Lightweight Benchpress Division = 2

Middleweight Benchpress Division = 1

Light Heavyweight Benchpress Division = 2

Heavyweight Benchpress Division = 1

The winner of each division wins $1,000 cash !

The biggest benchpress of the show wins a $1,000 bonus !

The biggest total of the show wins a $1,000 bonus !

For more information check out the Bodybuilding.com Main Page here.

On Saturday, March 21, 2009 The Rush Fitness Complex  is hosting the Weider Superstar Seminar and the  first annual “Lift for Life” bodyweight bench press competition to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The competition is being held in conjunction with the 2nd annual Weider Superstar Seminar that is returning again this year to Knoxville. The event is from 12-4 pm at The Rush Fitness Complex  located in the Walker Springs Plaza.  The "Lift for Life" bodyweight bench pressing competition will begin at 2pm.  There is no fee for the seminar.

Weider publications is a publisher of health and fitness magazines including Flex, Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Shape among others. The event will be covered and featured by Weider and video on Flexonline. The seminar will consist of a men’s portion and a women’s portion that will cover topics training, competing, and general health and fitness questions.  

Individuals attending the seminar will have the opportunity to meet and talk with athletes such as Mr. Olympia, IFBB Pro Dexter Jackson, Bodybuilding Champion IFBB Pro Dennis James, IFBB Figure Pro and cover model Jessica Putnam, IFBB Fitness Pro and fitness model Julie Lohre, and FLEX Bikini Model Winner and Weider athlete Kathleen Tesori, as well as Knoxville’s only IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, IFBB Pro Peter Putnam.  Also attending will be Jen Widerstrom who stars as Phoenix on television’s American Gladiators.  Putnam is the organizer of the event.

Contestants entering the bodyweight bench press competition will be competing to see how many times they can lift their own body weight in the bench press. Trophies will be awarded to the top male and top female lifters. Those in attendance will also be able to challenge Jen Widestrom(Phoenix) in the “Gladiator Charity Challenge” to a jousting match. Entry to compete is $25.00 for each event.   All proceeds from both events and t-shirt sells will be donated to MDA.

*Athletes also signing merch to be auctioned.  

The money raised at this event will be used to provide the following services and assistance for families in the Greater East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia area served by the local MDA offices.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.

For additional inquires and if you wish to consider donationg please contact: peter@peterputnam.com

For directions and information on The Rush Fitness Complex: www.therush247.com

JUST ANNOUNCED:  Bodybuilding.com Model Search to be held from 4-5pm on March 21st.  Here’s your chance to break into the fitness industry.  Go from being an unknown to viewed by 5.8 million people a day on the supersite of Bodybuilding.com’s main page.  For more info send inquires to: physiquepros@hotmail.com

Ok so there are lots of events about fitness and bodybuilding but there is nothing like the BFE. This is one of the most exciting fitness events, it is a must.

The BFE will be held on April 3rd at the Knitting Factory in Boise ID. This is one expo you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!

The BFE is an annual event put on by Bodybuilding.com and has been growing at a very fast pace, bigger every year and more exciting. Come check out all the newest supplements, get professional fitness advice, check out the powerlifting show, live music, special guest appearances and introducing the 2009 Miss Bikini BodySpace Contest.

For those of you beautiful ladies who would like to compete in the Bikini Contest, for more information and registration click here.

Here’s who is gonna be there.

Jenny Lynn - 2006 Figure Olympia Winner
Tony Breznik - Mr. Austria
Rob Moran - Scivation/Primaforce Sponsored Athlete
James “Flex” Lewis - Weider & Gaspari Nutrition Sponsored Athlete
Trey “Phenom” Brewer - BSN Sponsored Athlete
Monique Minton - BSN Sponsored Athlete
Rachel Cammon - ErgoPharm Sponsored Athlete
George St. Pierre - MusclePharm Sponsored Athlete & UFC Fighter
Kevin Levrone - EST Sponsored Athlete
Shilo Steinmetz - IDS Sponsored Athlete
Bill Romanowski - Future NFL Hall Of Famer
Branch Warren - MuscleTech Sponsored Athlete
Toney Freeman - Cytogenix Laboratories Sponsored Athlete
Marika Johansson - GENR8 Sponsored Athlete
Isaac Hinds - Founder of Hardbody.com
Ron Avidan - Founder of Getbig.com
Corey St. Clair - Strongman Competitor & Personal Trainer
Bob Cicherillo - IFBB World Masters Champion

For more information on any of the Special Guests click here.

Check out Gary Phillips awesome finals pictures at:

http://contest.bodybuilding.com/gallery/contest/7902/site/2/

Congrats Kai on another well deserved win!

WW

By: Craig Lucas

After having our eardrums broken by the fireworks, Tony Doherty introduced the competitors to the crowd and we were soon ready for their routines.  There was a very good vibe in the venue with everyone eager to see the local Aussie’s take on the likes of Green, Freeman and Samuel.

CON DEMETRIOU.

Con posed to a classic Aussie song – Back in Black by AC-DC.  He got a good response from the locals and was sort of the forgotten Aussie tonight with two new Aussie Pros making their debuts.  Con looked a lot more relaxed than last year but still needs to work on his stage presence and condition.  Con’s one of the nice guys in Aussie bodybuilding and all of Australia wishes him luck as he lives his dream.

TONEY FREEMAN.

Toney had on a flashy pair of banana yellow trunks and posed to an up-beat funky song.  He got the hips swinging and gave the crowd what they paid for – entertainment!  With his beautifully balanced physique he is able to pull off any pose in the book and even threw in the old “belly-roll” pose.  He received a great response from the appreciative crowd.  He looked fantastic for a 40+ competitor.

RUSTY JEFFERS.

I was really looking forward to seeing Rusty’s routine and he didn’t let me down.  He opened up with a Frank Zane vacuum pose followed up by his classic Archer pose.  He posed to A Space Oddity 2000 and captivated the audience.  His fabulous ¾ kneeling poses were a sight for sore eyes.  He then chose a completely different piece of music and continued on with his classic posing, even throwing in a “hooter bounce” which the crowd loved.  The routine absolutely rocked and the big crowd let him know it.  That ‘porn-star moustache is an absolute ripper.  Come back any time Rusty.

MICHAEL KEFALIANOS

Michael walked out like he meant business and certainly looked the goods in his first Pro show.  He hit some very nice lunging poses and fired the local crowd up by hitting Most Muscular pose after Most Muscular pose.  Michael’s muscles are thick and round and he looked fantastic tonight.  He has four kids and a wife and only recently was driving cabs in Greece for a living.  Well done Michael, you’ve come a long way mate.

OSCAR DEXTER

Thankfully he got his color right for the night show, it was terrible at the Pre-Judging.   He looked 100% better for it and came out full of confidence.  He was quite popular with the crowd and has a great future if he can pack on some more size.

GRANT PIETERSE

Only 23yrs of age, Grant is a beautiful smooth poser.  He can only improve with age but today he will obviously struggle.  I like his look and shape, he is well balanced and if he can master his condition and continue to grow then he will be one to watch in the future.

IVAN SADEK.

The crowd favourite was on next and big Ivan brought the house down as he entered the stage.  Posing to a classic operatic tune that he probably borrowed off his mate Luke Wood, Ivan’s posing was slow and deliberate and he gave his fans plenty to cheer about.  He then amped things up with a hip-hop tune and had the crowd clapping along while he posed.  He looked great for his Pro debut and certainly doesn’t lack size.  Once he refines his physique a bit more he will look even better.  Well done Ivan, you did us proud tonight.

SILVIO SAMUEL.

Silvio dedicated his routine to the ladies, which drew laughter from the audience.  He got funky for the crowd and showed of his striated glutes and lower back, oozing his way through his routine, hitting some nice kneeling and lunging poses.  He looked great tonight and earned his second place.

KAI GREEN.

Kai is an amazing natural mover; he makes every pose look easy.  He brought his unique handstand poses to the show and got his hips thrusting to the delight of the crowd.  Kai’s condition was amazing with every pose he showing off his amazing detail.  The crowd went ape-**** when he finished and gave him the biggest cheer of the night.  He was extremely entertaining and his incredible physique and unique posing routine was the highlight of the night.  He was an easy winner.

TOP 5.

The top five were called out in numerical order:  Freeman, Kefalianos, Sadek, Samuel and Green.  This is exciting news for us Australians as it means that either Michael Kefalianos or Ivan Sadek will qualify for this year’s Mr Olympia!  As the norm for an Aussie Pro show, the competitors went out into the crowd after the posedown and mingled with the fans.  We are indeed fortunate to see these guys close-up - thanks fellas.  The Melbourne fans are the best in the world and really appreciate the opportunity to get close-up photos of the worlds biggest and best bodies.

RESULTS

1st – Kai Green
2nd – Silvio Samuel
3rd – Toney Freeman
4th – Michael Kafalianos
5th – Ivan Sadek
6th – Oscar Dexter
7th – Rust Jeffers
8th – Con Demetriou
9th – Grant Pieterse

Congratulations to Kai on his second win in two weeks and a big congratulations to Michael Kafalianos who has now qualified for the Olympia.

The Austrailian Pro is happening as we speak, so check out photos and see who the contestants are and what the results are when they come right here.

By: Gary Phillips

Melbourne turned on its best winter weather for this year’s Australian Pro Grand Prix.  It was a grey and wet day which made all of us glad to get inside and prepare ourselves for the biggest and baddest bodies on the planet.  This is the ninth Aussie Pro Show run by IFBB super-promoter Tony Doherty.  Tony puts his nuts on the line every year for the Aussie bodybuilding fans and this year he brought some of the highest-ranking competitors to our shores.  Well done Tony - we appreciate your passion and efforts.  Today’s Pre-Judging crowd was one of the biggest ever and is testament to the popularity of Pro bodybuilding here in Australia.

1. Con Demetriou.    Con has a nice shape about him.  He looks good in the compulsories with his back standing out as his best bodypart.  I have seen Con’s abs harder than today and he still needs to work on his hammies and calves.  He looks better today than he did at this show last year.

2. Toney Freeman.    Toney looked massive as usual and has one of the best looking Front Bicep poses in the business. The rest of his poses are pretty good too.  The crowd seemed to like him and showed plenty of appreciation for his Most Muscular pose which was dry and hard.  He will be in the money today and was in the first call-out with Kai and Silvio.

3. Rusty Jeffers.    This is our first look at Rusty and he is in the mould of your classic old-school style bodybuilder.  He moves beautifully and is a pleasure to watch.  Rusty is in pretty good nick and should do well today.  His Archer pose was fabulous and was very popular with the crowd.

4. Michael Kefalianos.    First time Pro Michael Kefalianos has just come off a fifth placing at the Arnold Classic and by the look of things he will finish in around the same position today at his first ever Pro comp.  He brought his Xmas tree with him today and is nice and thick through the back with a strong Side Chest pose.  His chest looked shredded in his Most Muscular pose.

5. Dexter Oscar.    How tall is this dude!  He reminds me a bit of Rolf Mueller with his tall physique.  He could do with a coat of tan and a bit more oil, but his condition is nice and dry today. He will need more muscle thickness to compete with the top three but he has got the most out of his physique with his dry condition.

6. Grant Pieterse.   Grant has a tidy shape but will need a lot more size to compete with the Pros.  His condition was a bit smooth today but he holds his poses really well.  

7. Ivan Sadek.    The crowd went nuts when Ivan came out – he is definitely the crowd favourite.  It was great to hear the support that this local boy received for his first time on the Pro stage.  Ivan has plenty of size and looked right at home among the experienced Pros.  His Most Muscular pose was brutal and hard as was his Side Chest pose.  Despite his size, Ivan needs to remember to flex all of his muscles when he is posing.  He forgot to flex his legs in most poses and this could be the difference between him and our other local boy Michael Kefalianos who appear to be vying for 4th and 5th place going by the call-outs.

8. Silvio Samuel.    I didn’t realise how short Silvio was but it will make no difference to how he fares today with he and Toney Freeman fighting it out for 2nd and 3rd placing.  Silvio has lovely full round muscles and his waist looked tiny in his Front Bicep pose.  He had veins all over him and his legs looked fantastic in all his side poses.  Silvio is very professional on stage and has obviously put plenty of time into his presentation. His glutes were striated and his Most Muscular pose was thick and hard.  I would give him the nod over Toney today, but I’m a crap judge so don’t take my word for it.

9. Kai Green.    Kai was a real favourite with the crowd and didn’t disappoint us with his amazing physique.  He’ll take home first prize today with a leg in the air.  His back detail, back width and back thickness is mind-blowing!  The way he moved from one pose to another was entertaining in itself.  The oohs and aahs that he received from the crowd was proof that he was the man to beat and his incredible detail and thickness had the crowd spellbound.  He is simply too good today.

Photos will be up soon, so check back and we will keep you posted on the results and photos