Archives for August 2013

Just when you think you’ve heard and seen it all… Nope. Chalk this one up to the whacky and weird. Veronica Matlock is a NPC Bikini competitor currently residing in California. She’s trained by IFBB Bikini Pro Michele D’Angona and part of “Team Sass”. Veronica placed outside of the top 10 at the 2012 NPC Titans Grand Prix but nothing too unusual about all of this. That is until you see the headlines Veronica and her husband David have been making lately.

Take a look at just a few of the headlines from various websites.

• glamour.com – How Romantic?? The Plastic Surgeon Who Created His “Perfect Wife”

• dailymail.co.uk Plastic surgeon creates ‘perfect wife’ with ‘Wonder Woman Makeover’ – then asks her to marry him on first date

• Gawker.com – Meet The Plastic Surgeon Who Sculpted Himself the ‘Perfect Wife’

• odditycentral.com – Plastic Surgeon Uses His Skills to “Sculpt” the Perfect Wife

• scallywagandvagabond.com Plastic surgeon, Dr David Matlock creates perfect wife Wonder Woman makeover

• mirror.co.uk – Plastic surgeon creates “ideal wife” with Wonder Woman Makeover

Veronica met Dr. David Matlock when she came to him for a vaginal rejuvenation surgery after having her daughter. He suggested a “Wonder Woman Makeover,” which included a Brazilian butt lift, liposuction of the chin, the arms, thighs and more. She agreed to his suggestions but that was just the start of their tale. The famous plastic surgeon wasn’t shy about asking her out and proposed on their first date.

Sadly, the daughter in the video seems to make the most sense. We say to each their own and it’s your body but where’s the line? That’s for you to decide. Join the discussion on our facebook page and share your thoughts.

View Veronica’s photos and contest history here. You can also check out her husband David’s competition photos as well.

In June, we shared the unfortunate news of popular female fitness magazine, Oxygen shutting down its Canadian and U.S. operations. A week later, Tosca Reno broke her silence and confirmed the news. Tosca took over  Robert Kennedy Publishing when Robert (Bob) passed away. Tosca had been married to Bob for eight years before his death in April 2012.

 

On her blog Tosca shared, “Canusa, parent company of Robert Kennedy Publishing which produced magazines Muscle Mag International, Reps!, Oxygen, American Curves and Clean Eating as well as hundreds of books (New York Times best sellers: Hardcore Bodybuilding, Reps!, RockHard!, Beef It!, Pumping Up! and the Eat-Clean Diet Series) has ceased business operations by officially closing its doors last Friday.”

Many subscribers and readers have emailed us voicing their frustrations over the closure of the magazine. Despite what appeared to be a sudden collapse of the health & fitness publishing powerhouse it was a long time in the making. We’ve recently learned that the sale of Canusa has been approved but what does that mean for fans of Oxygen and the other magazines?

Let’s back up a bit and go over some details that surfaced since June. The following information was gathered in part from preliminary reports posted on Deloitte & Touche’s website. Deloitte and Touche Inc. was appointed  the Trustee of the bankrupt estate.

BACKGROUND – CANUSA Products Inc. (Company)
Canusa Products Inc. operated as a magazine and book publisher. Canusa was incorporated in 1999 and conducted business as Robert Kennedy Publishing. One very important detail that many people (us included) were unaware of until recently was that Robert Kennedy Publishing is a separate legal entity from Robert Kennedy Publishing Inc. Robert Kennedy Publishing Inc. changed its name to Tosca Reno Media Inc. and was not in bankruptcy.

There were five magazine titles published by Canusa. They were American Curves, Clean Eating, MuscleMag International, Oxygen and Reps. Along with the magazine titles there were 52 active titles in the book publishing division of the Canusa. Things get a bit more confusing when it comes to the intellectual property and who owns what like the trademarks, copyrights, etc.

Despite Canusa being the publisher of the five magazines it did not own all the intellectual property related to the magazines. There were different trademarks for different countries and some were held in the estate of Robert Kennedy but others were not. Some of the trademarks appear to be held by Tosca Reno Medica Inc. which would avoid bankruptcy and their assets would not be part of the bankruptcy. The subscriber lists were property of Canusa however not all international licenses were held by the Company.

Deloitte & Touche Inc. (Trustee) was appointed the trustee of Canusa after its sole director Tosca Kennedy (Reno) filed for bankruptcy. Keep in mind it was just for Canusa. Deloitte & Touche, Inc. decided to sell the assets of Canusa and discontinue the publishing business.

There were numerous reasons mentioned as to why Canusa (Company) struggled and was forced into bankruptcy.

• the illness and death of the Company’s founder, Robert Kennedy, in April 2012, and the resulting impact that this has had on the Company;
• unfavourable industry trends for printed magazines;
• the cost of a settlement dispute in early 2013 with a significant advertiser;
• lower than expected renewals of subscriptions due to difficult transition to a new subscription service provider in early 2013;
• costs relating to the closure or a retail venture for MuscleMag International brand;
• commitment to a significant lease for a large distribution centre in Mississauga, which was significantly in excess of current corporate needs; and
• significant distributions to Robert and Tosca Kennedy relative to recent cash-flow and profitability.

In regards to the book division, the Trustee faces many challenges in selling this part of the Company. There are many constraints due to authors, copyrights, royalties and more.

The company was shelling out around $75,000 a month in rent. Yes, read that number again. 75k per MONTH.

At the time of closure there were 96 employees at the company. The employees were informed that the company was closing by the Trustee on Friday June 7, 2013. The locks were changed on the property and the computer systems blocked everyone out as well. Employees were left wondering if they’d see any severance and why they were blind-sided by the news despite warning signs along the way.

The printer and distributor were owed approximately $2.3 million and the paper supplier claimed to be out nearly $950,000. The subscription service provider claimed they were owed $151,000. It’s noted that approximately 218,000 parties prepaid for their digital or magazine subscription which could be a liability of over $2 million dollars.

The Trustee held an auction on July 23, 2013 where all of the physical assets were auctioned off. Items such as furniture, gym equipment, magazines, etc were placed on the auction block in an attempt to recover some much needed money.

According to mastheadonline.com this is how the asset sale breaks down. Note the copyrights, licenses, domain names and number of print and digital subscriptions that are listed for each title. Some of the subscription numbers are surprising.

Oxygen
International distribution licenses
Print Subscription list (109,000 subscriptions)
Digital Subscription list (15,000 subscriptions)
Magazine content and copyrights
Domain name: www.oxygenmag.com
Oxygen Canadian trademark

MuscleMag International
International distribution licenses
Print Subscription list (13,000 subscriptions)
Digital Subscription list (2,000 subscriptions)
Magazine content and copyrights
Domain name: www.musclemag.com
MuscleMag Canadian trademark

Clean Eating
International distribution licenses
Print Subscription list (105,000 subscriptions)
Digital Subscription list (15,000 subscriptions)
Magazine content and copyrights
Domain name: www.cleaneatingmag.com
Clean Eating Canadian and US trademarks

Reps
International distribution licenses
Print Subscription list (12,000 subscriptions)
Digital Subscription list (4,500 subscriptions)
Magazine content and copyrights
Domain name: www.repsmag.com

American Curves
International distribution licenses
Print Subscription list (31,000 subscriptions)
Digital Subscription list (2,500 subscriptions)
Magazine content and copyrights
Domain name: www.americancurvesmagazine.com

Maximum Fitness
Maximum Fitness and Robert Kennedy’s Maximum Fitness Canadian and US Trademarks
Magazine content and copyrights

Maximum Fitness had folded into Reps however Canusa still owned the copyrights and trademarks.

SALE APPROVED TO CRUZ BAY PUBLISHING, INC. 
The Trustee, Deloitte and Touche Inc. filed a motion on August 16th for the sale of the Canusa Products Inc. On Friday, August 23, 2013 Ontario Superior Court approved the sale of Canusa Products, Inc. The purchaser is listed as Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc.

The Deliotte document reads…
Pursuant to an Order of the Honourable Mr. Justice Newbould of Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) dated August 23, 2013, the Court approved the asset purchase agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) month the Trustee, the Testamentary Estate of Robert Kennedy (the “Testamentary Estate”), Tosca Reno Media Inc. (f/k/a Robert Kennedy Publishing Inc (“TRM”) and Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. (the “Purchaser” dated August 16, 2013, and provided for the vesting in the Purchaser of the Debtor’s (Canusa Products Inc.) right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets, which vesting is to be effective upon the delivery by the Trustee to the Purchaser of a certificate confirming: (i) the payment by the Purchaser of the Purchase Price for the Purchased Assets; (ii) the conditions to Closing as set out in the Sale Agreement have been satisfied or waived by the Trustee, the Testamentary Estate, TRM and The Purchaser; and (iii) the Transaction has been completed to the satisfaction of the Trustee.

The purchase price and what exactly was included in the assets were not disclosed.

Who is Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc? 
According to Business Week’s website, Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Active Interest Media, Inc. and is based out of El Segundo, California.

So who is Active Interest Media, Inc. would be the next questions, right?

Active Interest Media (AIM) publishes a number of magazines and has five publishing groups — the Equine Network, the Home Buyer Group, the Healthy Living Group, the Marine Group, and the Outdoor Group. Healthy Living and Outdoor are the two groups under AIM that are in line the most with Canusa’s titles. Under the Health Living Group their current magazine titles include Amazing Wellness, Better Nutrition, Black Belt, The Box, Muscle & Performance, Vegetarian Times and Yoga Journal. AIM’s Outdoor Group includes Backpacker, Climbing, National Park Trips, NASTAR, Skin, Skiing, Snews and Warren Miller.

Only time will tell what will come of the Canusa titles however we’ve been told by numerous sources that there are plans for the titles to return.  Until we receive concrete evidence, it’s purely speculation however we wish the best for all who are involved. We’ll keep you posted .

 

Twenty-eight women took the stage today in St. Louis, Missouri in hopes of qualifying for next month’s Olympia and bragging rights as the St. Louis Pro Bikini Champion. Last year’s winner, Justine Munro was back to defend her title after when the dust settled after prejudging, I’d say she’s the clear winner and will successfully defend her crown.

Justine was the only woman in this line-up already qualified for the Olympia. When she took the stage she rocked it with confidence and a tight, toned physique. She wasn’t quite as muscular or conditioned as last year however she more than held her own, especially when she turns around. Justine has developed some of the finest glutes in the game and I’d be shocked if she’s anything but first at tonight’s finals.

Based on the comparisons the battle for 2-6th will be one that’s not a unanimous one. In the first callout you had Justine Munro, Brittany Tacy, Sarah LeBlanc, Lacey Deluca, Jessica Arevalo and Tiffany Bodyston. Based on this callout and they were brought back out for one more look at the end of all the comparisons, I’d say Sarah LeBlanc and Brittany Tacy will be your second and third place finishers. Sarah and Brittany both have athletic physiques. I like Sarah’s upper body as it’s one with some muscle and abs but not too overpowering. She could bring up her quads a bit though. Brittany also has an athletic physique and if she was just a tad tighter in the lower body she might be a challenge for the win. Lacey Deluca has her presentation down and has brought a healthier, more balanced look to the stage as of late. She has wide hips and a tiny waist. When she doesn’t hit her backside pose her booty looks a bit softer and bigger than when she is in her pose. I have her sitting in fourth of fifth but if pressed to give a spot, I’d go fifth. Jessica Arevalo brought some confidence to the stage and was pretty balanced. I’m not a huge fan of the way she twists so dramatically when she poses and the back of her suit appears a bit small. I think she could lock down fourth or be as high as second. I’d put her in fourth if I was on the judging panel but as we all know, I’m not and these are just MY OPINIONS and not how the judges feel. Tiffany Boydston could be has high as second or as low as sixth. I’d have her in sixth and only because she was in this callout. I’m not a fan of the big, thick high platform in the front for the shoes which she was rock’n. Tiffany looked better here than she did in Cali however I feel like she’s a little too thin up top and her backside wasn’t as tight as the other women in this group. We’ll see where the judges place her tonight at the finals.

Rounding out the top spots look to be Crystal Green in seventh. I would have had no problem with her in the first callout, she just needs a bit darker tan. Noemi Olah wasn’t quite as full and sharp as she was in Tampa however she should lock in the 8th place spot. Jessica Renee is some where in the top 10 spots and I’d have her in 9th based on the callouts. I’d like to see her with a bit more natural makeup as she’s a beautiful woman who doesn’t need to over due it with the makeup, a bit darker tan will help her as well. Christie Marquez’s color was a little off and her suit bottoms looked like they were going to fall down at any time. The cut was just way too low and didn’t flatter her physique which was the leanest I’ve seen her look. Stephanie Mahoe could be in the top ten but I have her in 11th based on the callouts. She wasn’t quite as sharp as she was in Tampa and her lower body could be a bit tighter. Gigi Amurao was plagued by the same problem she always has… her legs appeared too big and it cost her a higher spot here.

Diana Becker was back on stage and her upper body looked good. She just needs to bring her legs down and come in a bit tighter in her lower body and she’ll be back in the mix for a top spot. Hunnika is somewhere in the top 15 in her pro debut and I would have her higher as she didn’t look bad just small compared to some of the other women. Katherine Williams I thought also looked good and could have been higher but will be some where in the 15-17th spot. Jennifer Dawn could have been a tad tighter in the booty and needs a bit more size to her quads but overall I didn’t think it was a bad look for her she is somewhere around 15-17 as well. Amy Allen was clearly not at her best and it showed. Her lower body was flat and not what we’ve come to expect from her given what’s she presented in her last couple of showings.

Callouts:

1st callout
Tiffany Boydston
Jessica Arevalo
Lacey Deluca
Justine Munro
Brittany Tacy
Sarah LeBlanc

2nd callout
Noemi Olah
Crystal Green
Gigi Amurao
Stephanie Mahoe
Christie Marquez
Jessica Renee

3rd callout
Jennifer Dawn
Diana Becker
Amy Allen
Hunnika Villa
Katherine Williams

4th callout
Rachelle DeJean
Maria Chase
Kristal Martin
Cecile Palacios
Anna Starodubtseva
Aly Veneno

5th callout
Michelle Johnson
Ashlee Wade
Jennifer Elliott
Michon Leddy
Sandi Forysthe

6th callout
Tiffany Boydston
Jessica Arevalo
Lacey Deluca
Justine Munro
Brittany Tacy
Sarah LeBlanc

How I’d place it based on the judges’ callouts…
1 Justine Munro
2 Sarah LeBlanc
3 Brittany Tacy
4 Jessica Arevalo
5 Lacey Deluca
6 Tiffany Boydston
7 Crystal Green
8 Noemi Olah
9 Jessica renee
10 Christie Marquez
11 Stephanie Mahoe
12 Gigi Amurao
13 Diana Becker
14 Hunnika Villa
15 Katherine Williams
16 Jennifer Dawn
16 Amy Allen
Then everyone else

Finals are tonight at 6pm where we’ll find out the actual results. Follow the results on twitter with the hashtag #STLpro.

The Arnold Sports Festival continues to grow and entering its 26th year will gain a new presenting sponsor. The nation’s largest sports supplement distributor, Europa Sports will take over as presenting sponsor for the 2014 festival. One noteworthy additions with this partnership is the winner of the 2014 Europa Games winner for the Men’s Bodybuilding Open events in Orlando and Phoenix will be invited to compete at the 2015 Arnold Classic.

NATION’S LARGEST SPORTS SUPPLEMENT DISTRIBUTOR TO TAKE OVER AS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE 26th ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL
Charlotte, August 22, 2013-EUROPA SPORTS PRODUCTS: The Arnold Sports Festival is getting a new presenting sponsor, but the sponsorship deal with Europa Sports Products is only one aspect of what is shaping up to be a history-making weekend for the 26th annual Arnold Sports Festival, which is consistently recognized as the largest multi-sport event in the nation.

As first-time presenting sponsor for the Arnold weekend, Europa Sports Products is the largest U.S. distributor of nutritional supplements, sports drinks and accessories.

Europa Sports Products certainly knows the value of the Arnold weekend and has been an annual exhibitor for decades. The sponsorship agreement gives Europa new exposure and opportunities to introduce a breadth of products and nutritional knowledge to the 18,000 athletes and 175,000 fitness fans attending the four-day weekend event from more than 80 countries around the world.

Eric Hillman, CEO and Co-Founder of Europa Sports Products, states, “We’re thrilled to work with all the different players that make the Arnold Sports Festival the most iconic event in the fitness world. Throughout our 23 years in business, we have watched Arnold lead the crusade to grow this sport. I’ve personally been exhibiting at the Arnold Sports Festival since 1989 so it’s an honor to have this opportunity.”

On behalf of the Arnold Sports Festival, “Jim Lorimer and Arnold Schwarzenegger express great pleasure in having Europa Sports Products as the Above-the-Line Presenting Sponsor of the 2014 Arnold Sports Festival, which will be the first and largest of its kind in the world.”

Europa Sports Products literally fuels the fitness industry and is largely recognized as one of the most prominent supporters of athletes and health-based businesses in the nation. Europa Sports Products partners with VisionStar, Inc. (Ed & Betty Pariso, Scott Templeton) in hosting its own four-city athletic extravaganza known as the Europa Games. In fact, the 2014 Europa Games winners for the Men’s Open Bodybuilding event being held in Orlando and Phoenix will be invited to compete at the Arnold Classic in 2015.

From Europa’s longstanding reputation to its industry experience in hosting mega-sized sporting events, the opportunity to be headlining the Arnold in 2014 is nothing short of a “classic” partnership for the fitness world.

In the coming months, Europa Sports Products will work closely with the Arnold Sports Festival to make this year one to remember. Adding to the excitement, Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced that he is launching a new line of nutritional supplements that focus on performance, power and strength, nutrient support and recovery. Europa Sports will be the exclusive distributor for the Arnold Series product line currently in development with MusclePharm.

The Arnold Sports Festival is scheduled to take place February 27 – March 2, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to debuting a new title sponsor, the Arnold Sports Festival has announced that the first-annual Arnold Classic 212 (212lb Men’s division) will be held in 2014. It just goes to show that even after building more than a quarter century of success in this industry, there’s always a way to make it even stronger.

About Europa Sports Products
Based in Charlotte, NC, Europa Sports Products is recognized as the industry leader in the distribution of nutritional and sports supplements, sports drinks and accessories to mass market retailers, gyms, health food stores and specialty supplement retailers. Europa offers more than 6,000 products representing 300+ of the industry’s leading brands. With 336,500 sq. ft. of warehouse space in seven strategically located offices nationwide, Europa’s expedited delivery process allows customers to keep “Just in Time” inventory. Europa is setting the industry standard in quality, product assortment, customer service and satisfaction. www.europasports.com.

About Arnold Sports Festival
The Arnold Sports Festival is the largest multi-sport event in the United States with more than 18,000 athletes competing in 50 sports and events. Founded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and James J. Lorimer in 1989, the Arnold Sports Festival attracts 175,000 fitness fans to Columbus, Ohio the first weekend of March each year. 26th Arnold Sports Festival will be held Feb. 27-March 2, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. The Arnold Sports Festival also produces the Arnold Classic Europe and the Arnold Classic Brasil each year. www.arnoldsportsfestival.com.

The 2013 Olympia is just over one month away and there are only a handful of shows left to qualify for it. The Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique and Fitness line-ups are set. The Figure and Bikini divisions will be wrapped up at the end of the month and the point series is a tight race. Here’s who is in and how the points look with just three shows to go.

2013 FITNESS OLYMPIA
Adela Garcia
Oksana Grishini
Tina Durkin (not competing)
Myriam Capes
Tanji Johnson
Natalie Planes
Bethany Cisternino
Ryall Graber-Vasani
Michelle Blank

TOP 5 POINT STANDINGS
1. Regiane Da Silva – 18
2. Trish Warren – 8
2. Whitney Jones – 8
4. Diana Monteiro – 7
5. Nicole Duncan – 6
5. Fiona Harris – 6

2013 OLYMPIA WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE SHOWDOWN
Tamee Marie
Sabrina Taylor
Patricia Melo
Karina Nascimento
Juliana Malacarne
Toni West
Sara Hurrle
Tycee Coppett
Jamie Pinder
Valerie Gangi
Dana Linn Bailey

TOP 5 POINT STANDINGS
1. Karin Hobbs – 11
2. Mindi O’Brien – 9
2. Jillian Reville – 9
4. Venus Nguyen – 8
5. Mikaila Soto – 7

2013 MS. OLYMPIA
Iris Kyle
Debi Laszewski
Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
Alina Popa
Brigita Brezovac
Jennifer Scarpetta
Monique Jones
Tammy Jones

TOP 5 POINT STANDINGS
1. Maria Rita Bello – 7
2. Cathy LeFrancois – 5
2. Tina Chandler – 5
4. Ann Freitas – 4
4. Juanita Blaino – 4

The Bikini division has three shows remaining… St. Louis Pro, Finland and Valenti Cup. Heading into the remaining shows here’s how the Olympia line-up and point series looks.

2013 BIKINI OLYMPIA
Nathalia Melo
Nicole Nagrani
India Paulino
Dianna Dahlgren
Jaime Baird
Yeshaira Robles
Michelle Brannan
Justine Munro
Amanda Latona
Vladimira Krasova (Overall Winner, Amateur Bikini Olympia)
Ashley LeBlanc
Stacey Alexander
Jennifer Andrews
Pollianna Moss
Courtney King
Ashley Kaltwasser
Narmin Assria
Candice Conroy

TOP 10 POINT STANDINGS (three shows to go)
1. Lacey DeLuca – 13
2. Noemi Olah – 11
3. Jessica Arevalo – 10
3. Gigi Amurao – 10
3. Tawna Eubanks – 10
6. Tiffany Marie Boydston – 9
6. Aly Veneno – 9
8. Jessica Paxson – 8
8. Christie Marquez – 8
10. Nicole Moneer – 7

2013 FIGURE OLYMPIA
Erin Stern
Nicole Wilkins
Candice Keene
Heather Dees
Mallory Haldeman
Candice Lewis
Ann Titone
Alea Suarez
Gennifer Strobo
Camala Rodriguez
Dana Ambrose

TOP 10 POINT STANDINGS (three shows to go)
1. Natalie Waples – 13
1. Swann Cardot – 13
3. Kamla Macko – 12
4. Aleisha Hart – 9
4. Allison Frahn – 9
6. Kati Alander – 6
6. Bernita Stuckey – 6
8. Ava Cowan – 5
8. Kimberly Sheppard – 5
10. Natalia Revajova – 4
10. Teresa Anthony – 4
10. Wendy Fortino – 4
10. Candice John – 4
10. Linda Andrew – 4
10. Julie Mayer-Hyman – 4
10. Victoria Adelus – 4

The 2014 BodyPower will add an IFBB Pro show to its 2014 expo. This will be the only pro show taking place in the UK and will give fans in the area an opportunity to see some of the top physiques in the world compete at the BodyPower Pro. The event will feature Men’s Bodybuilding 212 division, Figure and Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilding.

NEWS RELEASE
BodyPower is proud to announce the introduction of an IFBB Pro Show at the 2014 expo.
In a major coup for the ever-evolving BodyPower Expo, the official IFBB sanctioned BodyPower Pro will be the only pro show taking place in the UK.

After five successful years, the loyal BodyPower following has grown accustomed to seeing amateur competitions featured within the UK’s number one fitness expo. For the sixth installment, BodyPower has taken it up a notch with the BodyPower Pro, taking center stage within the three-day fitness phenomena.

“Bodybuilding has always been big in the UK,” IFBB Professional League president Jim Manion said. “There has been a long history of great champions competing in England and next year the IFBB Pro League is proud to keep that tradition alive with the BodyPower Pro.”

The BodyPower Pro is set to feature an exciting and varied, three class line-up. Visitors can expect to see top names from the world of bodybuilding battling it out in the 212 class, figure, and for the first time ever in the UK, the pro wheelchair class.

The addition of the pro wheelchair class is a proud moment in the history of the expo. As an industry leader and the UK’s number one fitness expo, BodyPower is a strong advocate for ‘fitness for all’ and supports the notion that disability is no obstacle to achieving your goals.

BodyPower CEO, Nick Orton commented on the announcement: “The introduction of a pro show into the expo program is fantastic news for our visitors. The size of the show and its following has snowballed year on year, justifying the need to take the offering to the next level. The BodyPower Pro will certainly do that!”

Spectators can also expect an additional line-up of world renowned open competitors, who will take to the stage for a series of guest posings throughout the BodyPower Pro.

Prejudging will take place during the day of Friday, May 16 and will be accessible to the expo visitors. The finals of the eagerly anticipated BodyPower Pro will take place on the Saturday evening, an event that will be ticketed separately from the day’s expo.

For more information on the BodyPower Pro call 01926 485423 or email info@bodypowerexpo.co.uk.

Reebok introduces their newest CrossFit® shoe, the Nano 3.0. The shoes are quickly become the popular shoe for CrossFitters and now you can customize your own pair. Hardbody Libby DiBiase wears them and she told us on a recent photo shoot that she loves them.  Check out the latest styles and designs through YourReebok. **This post contains affiliate links and we will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on the links.

The newest Reebok CrossFit® shoe, the Reebok CrossFit® Nano 3.0, is now available for customization in men’s, women’s, and kid’s styles. Personalize your own pair of Nano 3.0s in new colors like the popular games color, “neon cherry,” and other great colors you can only get through YourReebok like “trust blue,” “sonic green,” and “ultra violet!”

CrossFitters can also add personal touches to their custom kicks with text options for an even more unique style.  Look and train like the pro’s in a custom version of these comfortable, flexible, and durable shoes.

Another new and exciting addition to the YourReebok platform the CrossFitters will love, are the new graphic treatments that can be added to the Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0. In addition to the country flag patterns and tally marks that have already been available, four new designs have just been loaded into the customization platform.

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