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May 14, 2008
If you are in the Denver, Colorado are stop by and meet IFBB Pro bodybuilder Cathy Lefrancois. Cathy recently won the 2008 IFBB NY Pro.
Her schedule is as follows:
Monday, May 19th 11am-2pm
GNC
Smoky Hill Road & Gibraltar Way
5616 S. Gibraltar Way
Aurora, CO 80015
303-400-9512
Tuesday, May 20th 11am-2pm
GNC
Denver Pavilions Mall
16th Street & Glenarm, 2nd floor
500 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-454-9611
She will be doing demos on all Gaspari products. The Gaspari line will be on sale with 20% off while she is in the store. If you have a gold card you can apply another 20% off on top of that!
Posted in Colorado Connection
May 12, 2008
I’ve been sorting through photo shoots from the past several months and ran across some of American Gladiator Jamie Reed aka FURY. Tonight is the premiere of season two of the show on NBC. Here are a couple pics from our shoot last July after NPC USAs.
Posted in Photoshoots, Photo of the Day, misc.
May 8, 2008
I met up with IFBB pro bodybuilder, Andy Haman yesterday for a shoot. We met at Dylan and Heather Armbrust’s gym. Dylan showed me the new logo for Armbrust Gym that is in the works and it’s pretty cool. They are doing an awesome job of fixing up the gym and still keeping it one of Denver’s lone hardcore gyms. Andy and I shot for a few hours in their gym and then went to Steve Hess’ gym FORZA to get some shots of him on the HARDKORE gym equipment. Steve is a good dude who is getting ready to compete at the Colorado State Championships. Andy consumed more sushi than humanly possible in between shoots. He needed it after doing a few sets with the 170lb dumbbells. Check them out - pretty sweet looking. Andy is getting ready to make his pro debut at the Europa Super show. Any one who knows him knows he’s a guy who doesn’t take himself too serious and is always cracking jokes. We had a good time and got some great shots.
Keep your eyes peeled for some of these shots to land in the pages of the muscle magazines in the months ahead.
Andy doing chest with 170lb dumbbells. Some heavy ass weight!
Andy hitting the shrugs!
Andy hitting the HARDKORE gym equipment at FORZA.
Posted in Photoshoots, misc., Colorado Connection
May 6, 2008
I received an email today from the editors of JPG Magazine informing me that one of my Arnold Classic photos has been selected for the next issue of their magazine. The photo is a line up of figure competitors during the prejudging which I titled, “Booty Lineup”. Below is the photo that will be in the next issue as well as the email from the editors. I’m happy to announce this as it helps get the images of our industry out into other publications in a positive manner.
Greetings, Isaac!
Thanks so much for submitting to JPG Magazine Issue 16. The editors and the community have spent the last few weeks reviewing the photos and stories. There was so much amazing work - it wasn’t easy.We’re thrilled to tell you that your submission, “Booty Lineup” to Photo Challenge: Line Up, has been selected for publication!
Posted in Industry News, Photoshoots, misc.
April 21, 2008
This is one figure diva you’ll want to keep an eye on. She’s competed only once and won her class. She’s set to compete again in Denver. We had a chance to shoot last week and these are a few shots from that day. One funny story to share. While we were rapping up the shoot and getting a few more shots in near a stream we heard a crashing sound. We look over to catch a man on a motorcycle tumbling over the handle bars of his bike. Yes, Rachel literally stopped traffic. Fortunately, the driver of the motorcycle was ok and wasn’t going fast enough to cause injury to him or his bike. He was more embrrassed than anything.
Enjoy…
Posted in Photoshoots, misc., Colorado Connection
March 12, 2008
Have you been one of the many in an ongoing epidemic that suffer from the "jug bug"? It typically hits competitors and wannabe gym jockeys. Admittedly, I was once bitten by the pesky "jug bug" but that was years ago.
What the hell am I talking about? Come on, you’re either currently suffering from it or have seen it in your gym. I’m talking about the people who carry around a gallon jug of water. Some people fancy it up with some Crystal Light to give it a little extra flair. Recently, I’ve notice the bug has bitten more than a few people in my gym. There’s the usual victims, the trainer who is always lean and loves to have people ask her what show she’s training for as she guzzles from the jug. There’s the bodybuilder dude who could compete but most likely never has nor will yet he too love the attention the almighty jug brings. The other day I saw a middle-aged gentleman taking this outbreak to another level with his insulated "jug protector". Yes, an insulated protector for his gallon o’liquid. It was quite amusing to see a fairly frail man lugging around a this contraption. Really? Do you really need an insulated gallon jug? Dude, come on this jug weighs more than you were just trying to curl.
This morning I saw a woman in a spin class with a gallon jug sitting on top of her spin bike. Um, really? Are you really going to spin and down a gallon of water? Get outta here.
I’m calling on everyone to stop the JUG BUG! It’s not necessary and as a former bitten one who has now seen the light I can say, you look like a total tool lugg’n the jug.
Posted in misc.
February 27, 2008
LIFT Studios Launches HARDBODY NEWS Text Messaging Service
Female bodybuilding, fitness and figure news, gossip and NPC & IFBB Pro contest results delivered directly to your phone, within seconds of them happening.
DENVER, Colorado, February 27, 2008 – LIFT Studios (www.liftstudios.com) announced today that it has launched HARDBODY NEWS (www.hardbodynews.com), a new text messaging service for female bodybuilding, fitness and figure fans. HARDBODY News, like Muscle Phone (www.musclephone.com) for the men’s side of things, alerts subscribers of the latest industry news, gossip and NPC & IFBB contest results.
“Muscle Phone broke new ground for bodybuilding fans and it was time to provide a version for the women’s side of things. Those who sign up for the service will receive the 2008 Ms. International as well as the Fitness & Figure International results via text message immediately after they are announced,” said Isaac Hinds, Owner of LIFT Studios and Creator of Muscle Phone. “Fans of the female side of the industry no longer have to be glued to their computers or rely on friends for the latest NPC & IFBB contest results or industry news and gossip. Strategic partnerships have been formed with the IFBB Professional League, Pro Bodybuilding Weekly, Sprayflex, Getbig.com, Hardbody.com with more to come,” Hinds goes on to say.
Fans can access HARDBODY News, by texting the word HARDBODY to 64274 or visit www.hardbodynews.com, standard text messaging rates may apply. There is no charge for subscribing however standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your text message plan.Currently the subscription is not available outside of the United States but plans are being made to expand globally.
About LIFT Studios
LIFT Studios provides branding, consulting, design, interactive, marketing, mobile content, photography and video services. Founded by Isaac Hinds, LIFT is located in Denver, Colorado, with an emphasis on Sports, Fitness & Health-related clients. LIFT currently works with the top competitors in the bodybuilding, fitness and figure world. Adela Garcia, Monica Brant, Oksana Grishina, Dina Al-Sabah and Phil Heath to name a few. Isaac’s photographs have appeared in IRONMAN, FLEX, Planet Muscle, NPC NEWS, Oxygen and many other publications.
Media Contact:
Isaac Hinds
Ph: 303.908.3998
Isaac@liftstudios.com or Info@hardbodynews.com
www.liftstudios.com
www.hardbodynews.com
Posted in IFBB/NPC show updates, Industry News, misc.
February 22, 2008
A big shout out to Tony Blinn who keeps www.IFBBPro.com fresh. Tony was kind enough to feature my photos on the IFBB Pro League web site and give visitors a closer look at the competitors. Check out the photos on ifbbpro.com compliments of liftstudios.com and bodybuilding.com
Posted in Industry News, misc.
February 21, 2008
If you’re in the Denver, Colorado area stop by the new Max Muscle store opening. Special Guests will be Biggest Loser Trainer, Kim Lyons and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Gunter Schlierkamp. The opening will be this Saturday, February 23, 2008. The IRONMAN Pro champ may even stop by for a visit in the morning. This is one opening not to miss. I’ll be taking some pics and video for everyone who can’t make it.
WHERE:
MAX MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION
1550 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80222
Ph: 303-MAX-LEAN
WHEN:
February 23, 2008
10:00am - 6:00pm
Posted in Industry News, misc., Colorado Connection
February 11, 2008
LIFT Studios Launches Muscle Phone
Bodybuilding news, gossip and NPC & IFBB contest results delivered directly to your phone, within seconds of them happening.
DENVER, Colorado, February 11, 2008 – LIFT Studios (www.liftstudios.com) announced today that it has launched Muscle Phone (www.musclephone.com), a new text messaging service for bodybuilding fans. Muscle Phone alerts subscribers of the latest industry news, gossip and NPC & IFBB contest results.
“Muscle Phone breaks new ground for bodybuilding fans and I’m excited to launch with the start of the 2008 NPC & IFBB contest season. Those who sign up for the service will receive the 2008 IFBB IRONMAN PRO results via text message immediately after they are announced,” said Isaac Hinds, Owner of LIFT Studios and Creator of Muscle Phone. “Bodybuilding fans no longer have to be glued to their computers or rely on friends for the latest NPC & IFBB contest results or industry news and gossip. Muscle Phone allows fans to be connected to the industry at all times. Strategic partnerships are being formed to connect fans to the latest industry news and gossip as part of The Muscle Phone Network,” Hinds goes on to say.
“Bodybuilding fans deserve faster and more creative ways to keep up with the latest news. Muscle Phone is a great innovation and a terrific way to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the big stories and contest results,” said Dan Solomon creator of the popular online radio network, Pro Bodybuilding Weekly. Similarly, Ron Avidan, owner of getbig.com, the most popular bodybuilding website states, “Muscle Phone is a great way to get all of the latest news right away. Getbig.com is proud to be part of The Muscle Phone Network.” One of bodybuilding’s most respected writers and radio show host, Larry Pepe states, “The modernization of the bodybuilding, fitness and figure industry continues with Muscle Phone, the latest example of utilizing new technologies for the benefits of the fans. Being able to keep up with all the latest info by simply checking your phone is just awesome. A great idea whose time has come.”
Fans can access Muscle Phone, by texting the word MUSCLE to 64274 or visit www.musclephone.com, standard text messaging rates may apply. Currently the subscription is not available outside of the United States but plans are being made to expand globally.
About LIFT Studios
LIFT Studios provides branding, consulting, design, interactive, marketing, mobile content, photography and video services. Located in Denver, Colorado, the emphasis is on Sports, Fitness & Health-related clients. LIFT currently works with the top competitors in the bodybuilding, fitness and figure world. Adela Garcia, Monica Brant, Oksana Grishina, Dina Al-Sabah and Phil Heath to name a few. Isaac’s photographs have appeared in IRONMAN, FLEX, Planet Muscle, NPC NEWS, Oxygen and many other publications.
Media Contact:
Isaac Hinds
Ph: 303.908.3998
Isaac@liftstudios.com or Info@musclephone.com
www.liftstudios.com
www.musclephone.com
Posted in IFBB/NPC show updates, Industry News, misc.
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