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After a brief fling with Figure Competition, Cathy is back doing what she does best, training and appearing on stage as a top women’s bodybuilder. Always a top finisher and now approaching 36 years old, I think Cathy is really coming in to her prime. She looks good, she is having fun and training like she likes to train.

These are a couple of quick photos from Saturday. Cathy is only a few weeks out from the Sacramento and then the Arnold. I can’t help but think that her brief time competing in Figure was really beneficial to her. She appears much more symmetrical to me and very visually aesthetically pleasing. That means she looks hot! So until you see Cathy LeFrancois on stage soon, watch for her around the Iron Man Pro and FitExpo and say hi. And also watch for some more about Cathy right here on BodyBuilding.com in just the next couple of weeks. Thanks!

Is it Jay or a Jay look a like? Actually it is Jay who is getting around to a huge number of personal appearances around the country.

The reigning Mr. O is doing his best to get out there and shake hands and meet people. And wow does this guy draw a crowd! Do not think for one second that this guy is sitting home munching chips and beer. Jay is looking good and has that big smile for everyone. I had the chance to really watch him with his fans and the guy is pleasant and a regular guy with everyone. So congrats Jay and good work keeping up the ambassdorship for the sport!

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the gym and you find out that danger lurks around the corner in the form of a pair of 375 dumbbells. That’s right, a real set of 375’s. You can go find these monsters at the "Vault" Powerhouse Gym in Yucaipa California. The owner, Ian VanGuilder, decided that his gym with a very hardcore appeal, as well as having mainsteam facilities, needed something really special.

So what do you do with 375’s? Well I have to tell you that merely rolling them around on the floor is a workout. And even if you could do something with them, you would have to assemble a team to spot you because I don’t think Ian is gonna let you bring a forklift in to help out. Maybe some back rows? Well it can be done, or at least you can try…

So get on by to the "Vault" and give the 375’s a try. And there are other real fun hardcore things going on at that gym. You will see a feature about the "Vault" right here on BodyBuilding.com real soon. And what do you do to top 375’s? Well Ian has plans for some 405’s so you better get in there and start getting warmed up.