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Sonya Signs with ISS Research
March 17, 2010 by
Congratulations to IFBB Bikini Pro Sonya Vecchiarelli on joining the ISS Research team. Sonya achieved IFBB pro status in the bikini division at the 2009 NPC Jr. Nationals. You might recall seeing her on this site a few times over the years, if not click here to see past Sonya news.
Sonya featured on ISS web site.
Photo By: Isaac Hinds / LIFTstudios.com
Sonya began working with ISS Research at the 2009 Mr. Olympia contest and has since shown she’s a fit for the company. A perfect example of doing a good job while working at an expo can turn into bigger things for all parties involved.
When I spoke with Andrea Wilson from ISS Research on why they signed Sonya she shared, “Sonya is a vibrant and fit woman whose fresh look and outgoing attitude exemplifies ISS Research and the OhYeah! Nutrition product line. We look forward to Sonya representing ISS and OhYeah! as she makes her IFBB bikini pro debut in 2010 and experiences continued success in the fitness industry.â€
How’s the Colorado bikini pro feel about being part of the team? Sonya enthusiastically said, “ISS not only has effective, delicious and top of the line products, but their vision and commitment to creating a long term impact on the standards of sports nutrition is excellent as well. They truly care about their consumer’s needs and wants. Not to mention, they are the coolest crew!!! I am very honored, blessed and excited to be part of such an outstanding team and company!”
She will be representing the company at various trade shows and expos throughout the year.
Sonya’s tentative event schedule is:
• Bodybuilding.com Expo – May 8th in Boise, ID
• NPC Jr. Nationals – June 18-19 in Chicago, IL
• Europa Super Show – August 13-14 in Dallas, TX
• Mr. Olympia – September 24-25 in Las Vegas, NV
About ISS Research
As much as it is in our power, ISS will bring to market the cleanest, purest, and most effective sports nutrition products. We utilize only the highest-quality raw materials from suppliers who meet our standards of integrity. Even though this raises our costs, we keep our products affordable, and hope that the rest of the industry will follow. As science advances so will our formulas. The company is committed to creating long-term impact on the standards of sports nutrition, and will continue to stand behind this customer commitment. We look forward to the day when all manufacturers will adopt the same standards we do, and no matter which products you purchase, no matter from whom, you will know that you are taking clean, effective, and safe supplements.
Visit http://www.issresearch.com for more information on the company and their complete product line.
Sonya & April Help Spruce Up Your Desktop
July 21, 2009 by
It’s that time of the week again Hardbody. Two new wallpapers of the week compliments of Bodybuilding.com. The images are from two recent shoots I did with bikini competitors. New IFBB Pro Bikini Pro Sonya Vecchiarelli and I shot in my studio earlier this month. Sonya was great in front of the camera and don’t be surprised if you see more of her in the coming months. April Curry… you’ve seen her here lately and the image is one of the many cool pics we snapped in Charleston.
Sonya’s Wallpaper of the Week.
April’s Wallpaper of the Week.
2010 IFBB Europa Supershow – Bikini Preview & Poll
August 10, 2010 by
The 2010 IFBB Europa Supershow Bikini lineup has seen a number of changes in the last few days. It looks like there will be 14 women competing in the show but we’ll have to see what the final list looks like on Thursday. This will be a competitive show with a number of women already qualified for the Olympia. It’ll be tough for any women not already qualified to crack the top three in this line up. It’s not impossible but it will be a challenge.
Competitor List & Hardbody Breakdown:
Bianca Binno – She made her pro debut last weekend in Jacksonville and looked great. She’s tall and doesn’t carry a lot of muscle but bikini shouldn’t have too much muscle. I like her Penelope Cruz look-alike-look and what she brings to the stage. She has a very swimsuit type of look to her physique.
Jennifer Dietrick – She was 8th at the Pittsburgh Pro Bikini and 11th at the Muscle Contest Pro Bikini. She has a nice physique and if she can bring better presentation than in her previous shows she could move up.
Janet Harding – If perseverance was awarded in bikini, Janet would be the recipient. She’s competed in nearly every bikini show and has yet to match her 5th place finish in Orlando. She ditched the BAM posing in Jacksonville but still landed in 14th. Can she crack the top five here? My swami crystal ball says no but I’ve been wrong more than once.
Safiya Johnson – The bikini division is definitely a better fit for Safiya’s body than fitness but she’ll need to tighten it up a bit to improve her placings. She was 15th in Jacksonville.
Amanda Latona – She’s one of the women already qualified for the Olympia. Amanda took care of business in her first pro show and the pressure is off going into this contest. She has one of the best butts in the IFBB and is without question one of the most stunning women in the bikini ranks. I’d like to see Amanda bring the stage presence she brought to the FLEX bikini model search contest. It had a bit more sass than she had in her pro debut. She has a little more muscle than some of the other women so we’ll see how that compares in this contest.
Brandy Leaver – Brandy has a baby about 8 months ago. Talk about a transformation! She notched an overall figure win to her belt in Tampa and went on to turn pro at the NPC USAs last month. She has a nice look to her and could be a top contender here. Brandy will make her pro debut on the same stage as her husband, Brandon Curry. Brandon will be competing in his second pro show.
Dayna Maleton – Dayna is one woman who is on the line of figure and bikini. She stopped training and ate junk food to prepare for her last competition. Why? Because genetically she’s gifted and puts on muscle easily. If she ate differently and trained like “normal” she’d likely have a competitive Figure physique. She’s back to try her hand at bikini. The issue with Dayna is her presentation. When she comes out on stage you can tell she is nervous and has a deer in the headlights look to her. If she can put the fears away and rock some confidence on stage she could move up.
Nathalia Melo – The Brazilian Bombshell has set the standard for bikini and remains undefeated. The thing that separates Nathalia from the rest of the competition is her presentation. She’s confident, sexy and not over the top with her posing. The energy she projects isn’t fake or contrived, it’s genuine and it comes across when she presents her physique. She has the face, booty and body for bikini. I look for Nathalia to leave with another win under her bikini and head into the the Olympia as the one to beat.
Nicole Moneer-Guerrero – Nicole will be making her pro debut after turning pro at this year’s Team Universe contest. She has a nice physique and good look to her. I felt her posing was a little much at the NPC Jr Nationals but she corrected that in New York and it paid off. She could be a top five contender here.
Monique Ricardo – Don’t recognize the name? It’s Monique “Momo” Minton. Monique has been in stealth mode the last few months and got married along the way. She’s already Olympia qualified and has the luxury of driving the the show from home. Look for a tighter, smaller Monique than you saw in California. Monique should be in the top spots but it won’t be easy.
Ali Rosen – Ali has been on a winning streak notching an overall win at the NPC USAs and then taking top honors at the Jacksonville Pro. She’s a pretty girl who presents herself in a sexy, cutesy manner. One thing that is a little different than other women is that she never poses straight on when she comes out for her individual poses. I asked her about it and she said she likes to show her best angles. I can’t argue with that but we never get to see her body from the front, only the side. She’ll face a different judging panel than in her last two shows so we’ll see how she fairs against some stiffer competition. Personally, Ali’s physique is a little too soft for my liking but we’ll see what the judges think on Friday.
Alea Suarez – Alea is the opposite of Ali. Alea comes in looking a little too hard. Her skin looks dehydrated on stage. I’d like to see her soften up a bit from Jacksonville and come in with a healthier look to her physique.
Sonya Vecchiarelli – Sonya made her pro debut in Jacksonville and had a few rookie mistakes. She’s a cute girl but it was lost on stage. Her overall presentation was a bit lackluster. Her hair, make-up and overall presentation needs to improve if she hopes to move up. If she can bring some sass to the stage, which she showed when she turned pro at the 2009 NPC Jr. Nationals she could move up. She has everything it takes to be in the mix but needs to put it together and present it on stage.
Nathalie Waples – Natalie is finding her groove since making the switch to bikini. If she can ramp up the energy and presentation this time around she’ll move up.
The top five will be very competitive. Will Ali make it three in a row? Can Amanda Latona top the charts for the first time in bikini? Can Nathalia remain unbeaten? We’ll find out on Saturday afternoon when the results are announced. Follow the action here and on twitter with the hash tag #EuropaTX – I’ll be photographing and tweeting under twitter.com/BBcomcontests
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2010 IFBB Jacksonville Results
August 7, 2010 by
Here are the results from the IFBB Pro Contests held in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, August 7th, 2010.
2010 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Bikini
1. Alison Rosen
2. Jessica Paxson-Putnam
3. Jaime Baird
4. Jessica Jessie
5. Dina Al-Sabah
6. Alea Suarez
7. Vanessa Campbell
8. Diana Fields
9. Juliana Daniell
10. Kat Holmes
11. Bianca Binno
12. Khanh Nguyen
13. Michelle Adams
14. Janet Harding
15. Safiya Johnson
16. Dayna Maleton
17. Sonya Vecchiarelli
18. Amanda Marinelli
2010 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Figure
1. Candice Keene
2. Alicia Harris
3. Gennifer Strobo
4. Ava Cowan
5. Stacey Thompson
6. Josie Zamora
7. Katherynne Ramirez
8. Candice John
9. Ann Pratt
10. LaVonda Ezell
11. Teresa Anthony
12. Holly Beck
13. Kathleen Tesori
14. Elisha Archibald
15. Susanne Bock
16. Sue Upson
16. Tivisay Briceno
18. Kimberle Trowbridge
18. Taylor Condren
20. Viviana Casarubbia
20. Michelle Craven
20. Nicole Coleman
20. Brandie Gardner
20. Jennifer Hernandez
20. Catherine Holland
20. Sara Hurrle
20. Ines Jimenez
20. Danielle Kifer
20. Petra Mertl
20. Jennifer Migliacci
20. Joanne Murphy
20. Emily Nicholson
20. Mikaila Soto
20. Rosalind Vanterpool
20. Christina Vargas
Who Will Win the IFBB Jacksonville Pro Bikini?
August 3, 2010 by
The 2010 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Bikini contest has a very competitive field. Michelle Adams will return to the stage for the first time in a number of years. She’s another cross-over from the figure division. Bianca Binno, the Penelope Cruz look-alike, will make her pro debut at this event. Late entrant, Sonya Vecchiarelli will also step on the pro stage for the first time. Last weekend’s USA winner Ali Rosen is competing as well. Eighteen women will take the stage this weekend in hopes of securing a qualification to the 2010 Olympia.
For more information on this show visit, dexterjacksonclassic.com.
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Hardbody Hotties Rock the NPC Mile High
June 5, 2010 by
Wooooo did things heat up in the Mile High City today! The 2010 NPC Mile High took place in Englewood, Colorado and there were some hardbody hotties not only onstage but also in the audience. Lindsey Morrison took the overall bikini title and deservedly so. I’ll be shooting with Lindsey in my Denver studio tomorrow so check back for photos and a profile on her this week.
Sara Hurrle returned to the figure stage and picked up where she left off. She won the 2007 NPC Colorado Pro/Am Overall Figure title and the 2008 NPC California Figure Overall crown. She took last year off but was better than ever as she took not only her class but also the overall. She gave a shout out to her friends and trainer Kim Oddo. The win was well deserved and it was a pleasant change to hear a crowd roar with cheers and not boos when the winner was announced.
Sara Hurrle with her hardware after the show.( iPhone image)
There were a number of IFBB Pros in attendance as well. Denver has become a mecca for the Hardbody women in the NPC & IFBB. Tanji Johnson was the guest poser and had a great turn out for her free posing seminar after the check-in on Friday night. Tanji told me the response she received from the women in Denver was great. Carol Semple was in attendance and is promoter her own show this fall in Loveland, Colorado. The Fitness Olympia champ is staying in great shape and still working out every day. Carla Sanchez celebrated her 40th birthday on Friday and was in attendance supporting a couple of her Performance Ready competitors. Camala Rodriquez was in attendance and had her swagger on. Look for Camala to take the stage again at the Dallas Europa and then head to her first Fitness Olympia in September. She tells me she is bringing a new routine to Dallas. Fellow IFBB Fitness Pro Bridgette Murray was in the audience cheering on a friend and client along with NPC Fitness competitor Lauren Niehaus. Look for Lauren on stage later this summer and Bridgette at the Ft. Lauderdale Cup. She’s staying in great shape and looked better than ever.
Lauren and Bridgette chill’n before the show. (iPhone image)
IFBB Bikini Pro Sonya Vecchiarelli was on hand to help with trophies and help out a couple clients. Sonya will be working the ISS Research booth at the NPC Jr. Nationals and look for her to make her pro debut at the Jacksonville Classic in August. Chaundra Tanji was cheering on a couple clients and tried her hand at emceeing the bikini division. She let the crowd know that Tanji would be the one to beat at the Olympia this year. We’ll see what Adela and the other ladies have to say about that come September. IFBB Figure Pro Heather Mae French made an appearance fresh off her California Pro Figure title. Her 12 year old daughter, Autumn, is now taller than her. Yes you read that right, Heather Mae has a 12 year old daughter.
A great show by promoter Jeff Taylor and if you’re thinking about making a move… Denver is one of the places to be for all things fitness, figure and bikini.
Olympia OhYeah! Girls
September 3, 2009 by
ISS Research has some of the best tasting products in the industry. Every bodybuilding/fitness show I find myself walking by their booth several times for their OhYeah! bars. I’m sure this year’s Olympia will be no different.
The Olympia Expo (September 25-26th) features a number of hardbodies at a variety of booths and ISS Research has announced their line-up for the big event. If you’re attending the expo, check out the OhYeah! Girls representing in Las Vegas.
The line-up features:
• Brooke Johnson
• Lori Harder
• Janelle Nicolo
• Sonya Vecchiarelli
• Cristin Kiberz
• Kimberly Kimble
• Siobhan Tewari
• Brianne Blessing
Tell them you HARDBODY.com sent ya and let us know what you think of their products.
IFBB Bikini Pro Spotting
August 2, 2009 by
Two of the newest IFBB Bikini pros were in attendance at the Ring of Fire MMA event in Broomfield, Colorado last night. Monique Minton and Sonya Vecchiarelli were represent’n cage side last night. Monique won the tall class in Las Vegas and Sonya won the short class in Chicago.
Momo and Sonya after the fights.
Hardbody Fit Booty Contest
July 15, 2009 by
You work hard. The toughest spot to get fit and usually the last to go is the booty. You can quickly see who is contender and who isn’t on stage when they turn around and show the backside. The year is half over and there’s been a couple fit booties to make you do a double take. I know there are more still out there and I’m looking for nominees for the Hardbody Fit Booty Contest. You, the visitors of hardbody.com, will vote and decide the winner.
What kinda booty will make the cut? Thus far there are two standout booties…
NPC Figure Competitor Alyssa Stroud.
IFBB Bikini Pro – Sonya Vecchiarelli
Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. Do you have a fit booty or know someone who does? Email me or post in the comments field n who to keep an eye on.
Fit Booty in The Windy City
June 27, 2009 by
When I posted the “Best in Show” photo from JR USA, the response was overwhelmingly positive. I received numerous emails and texts from women asking who’s booty it was. In fact, the only negative comment I heard was from a guy who thought it was disrespectful but later apologized and said he overreacted. I posted that image as motivation and inspiration for the number of women who visit this site and that is exactly how it was received. If you take offense to a good butt then you’re in the wrong industry. Nothing wrong with being proud of a fit booty and inspiring others to get their asses in shape as well.
We’ll be posting the occasional booty shot here to help inspire you to work yours just a bit harder for your next competition. This time around one of the best booties in the show belonged to Sonya Vecchiarelli. Sonya took home top honors in the Bikini A class as well as an IFBB Bikini Pro card. She rocked more than just a fit booty, see the photos here.
Sonya waits her turn to go center-stage.
Congrats Sonya and welcome to the pros.
Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta Photos
October 8, 2008 by
Last weekend the sixth annual Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta took place in Denver, Colorado. As always, the junior fitness competitors stole the show. These young stars are having fun and doing moves some of the top national competitors could take notes on. This is a great chance for the youngsters to compete and showcase their talents.
MaKayla Laurita was the show stopper this year.
There was also a NPC figure contest, model search and a number of guest performers. IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Andy Haman performed for the crowd with his kids. You can tell he loves his family and where he is at in his life.
Andy Haman and his daughter at the show.
Andy Haman and his daughter at the show.
Sonya Vecchiarelli took home top honors in the model search contest. This Colorado cutie has potential to do well in modeling and in the fitness industry. She has a healthy, athletic look that could take her places. Keep your eye on her in the months ahead.
Sonya Vecchiarelli in the model search contest.
Abbe shows NPC competitor Shawn Mack she means business.
Another solid show in the books for Carla Sanchez and Jeff Taylor. You can read more about it and see photos from the event on bodybuilding.com. Those of you looking to purchase photos from the event can do so at photos.liftstudios.com.
Sonya Vecchiarelli in the model search contest.
American Gladiator contender, Abbe Dorn competed in the model search and figure competition. When the night show was over she had to put on her police uniform and head to work. Talk about dedication. You don’t even have time to shower or get rid of the nasty tan before heading out on the job.
Abbe shows NPC competitor Shawn Mack she means business.
ISS Research Signs Lori Harder
April 8, 2010 by
ISS Research has great tasting products and they also have pretty good taste in women. Last month they signed Sony Vecchiarelli and this month they’ve added Lori Harder.
Andrea Wilson from ISS Research shared, “Lori Harder is an inspiring fitness model and trainer who overcame a family history of obesity to attain better health for herself and a successful career. ISS recognizes Lori as a role model and a natural fit for the OhYeah! brand. With her killer physique, outgoing personality and drive to make an authentic difference is peoples’ lives, you can be sure Lori will leave her mark on the OhYeah! brand!â€
Lori Harder joins the ISS Research team.
Photo by Imirage provided by ISS.
Lori recently competed at the Arnold Amateur bikini competition and when asked about signing with ISS said, “I am so pumped to be part of ISS Research and the OhYeah! Team! The company and its products represent a community of individuals committed to better health and I am honored to be a part of it! This is a great step in my career, as I have been looking to be a part of something bigger than myself, in order to encourage and help change the lives of others. I am incredibly grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Keep your eyes peeled for ISS and OhYeah! because this is going to be a GREAT year!â€
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