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The 2014 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search Finals are just one week away! One lucky man and woman will be featured on the cover of Iron Man Magazine and become the official representatives of the world’s largest social fitness community, BodySpace! These five male and five female finalists will move on to the next round (finalists are listed in no particular order). Stop by the LA Fit Expo to see who is crowned the winner.
The annual Bodybuilding.com BODYSPACE Spokesemodel Search is here once again and could be your change to represent the world’s largest online fitness community. One woman and one woman will be featured in IRONMAN magazine and grace the cover in 2014. This isn’t a “cover try”. The winners WILL BE on the cover. Along with the cover, the winners will receive a spread inside, a year’s supply of Cellucor Supplements, become a TEAM Bodybuilding.com athlete and a photo shoot with IRONMAN. Magazine.
There are a few rounds before you make it on the cover but it’ll be worth it.
ROUND 1 – November 4 – 18, 2014
1. Visit Bodybuilding.com and fill our the registration form.
2. Submit a phot to your progress photos section in BodySpace that shows off your physique.
3. Submit a YouTube video that tells Bbcom why you should be the 2014 BodySpace Spokesmodel. (no longer than 5 minutes)
ROUND 2 – November 18 – 24, 2014
An internal Bodybuilding.com committee will select 20 men and 20 women to be featured as semi-finalists. The chosen ones will be evaluated by their submissions and their BodySpace activity. If selected, Bodybuilding.com will request a current photo.
ROUND 3 – November 25 – December 9, 2014
Semi-finalists will be announced for the public voting phase. This is when you bombard your family and friends on Facebook, twitter, email and send smoke signals to get their vote.
ROUND 4 – December 23
The top five men and top five women will be announced on bodybuilding.com.
ROUND 5 – January 21 – January 26, 2014
This is when the fun really begins. The finalists are flow to Los Angeles, California for a photo shoot with Bodybuilding.com. Each finalist will receive a customized gym bag filled with gifts and Cellucor products. The finalists will compete on stage at the FIT EXPO to determine who will ultimately become the BodySpace Spokesmodels.
ROUND 6 – January 26, 2014
One woman and one man will be announced at the LA FIT EXPO. Each winner will become a Team Bodybuilding.com athlete. A photo shoot with IRONMAN Magazine after the Expo, receive a cover and spread in IRONMAN, Team Bodybuilding.com hook-up, a year’s supply of Cellucor supplements.
Find out more info and enter to win here. Good luck! Â See our coverage from previous years here.
Congratulations to Samantha Leete and Brian Casad on becoming the 2013 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodels. The top five finalists were flown to LA for a chance to represent the Bodyspace community. Samantha and Brian will be on the cover of Iron Man Magazine and appear in a feature spread. They’ll receive global exposure through Bodybuilding.com‘s ad campaigns and featured videos. The duo will also be at the 2013 Arnold Expo in Columbus, Ohio and the 2013 Olympia Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2013 BodySpace Spokesmodel Results
Women
1. Samantha Leete
2. Karina Baymiller
3. Jesse Hilgenberg
4. Rachelle DeJean
5. Tabitha Klausen-Leandri
Men
1. Brian Casad
2. Christian Talactac
3. Lawrence Ballenger
4. Zane Hadzick
5. Abel Albonetti
View All Pics from this Contest Here!
Previous Bodyspace Spokesmodel Winners:
2012 – Craig Capurso & Laura Bailey
2011 – Steve Cook & Jennifer Rankin
2010 – Ben Booker & Jaquelyn Roberts
2009 – Sean Harley & Allison Ethier
It’s that time of year again. The 2013 Bodybuilding.com BODYSPACE Spokesmodel Search is open! One woman and one man will be featured in IRONMAN magazine and grace the cover. This isn’t a “cover try” but if you win you WILL be on the cover. You’ll also represent Bodybuilding.com at the 2013 Arnold Expo, Olympia be featured in ad campaigns and more. You have until October 31, 2012 to enter.
2013 BODYSPACE Spokesmodel Search PRESENTED BY IRON MAN MAGAZINE
Iron Man Magazine presents The 2013 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search! One lucky man and woman will be featured on the cover of Iron Man Magazine and become the official representatives of the world’s largest social fitness community, BodySpace!
First, register to be the one of two 2013 BodySpace Spokesmodels! Then come back and vote in November for your next BodySpace Spokesmodels, and check out the winners and competition coverage thereafter! Additional sections will be added to this feature as the contest progresses.
ABOUT The Competition
WHAT COULD I WIN?
Winners will grace the cover of Iron Man Magazine and appear in a feature spread; receive national exposure through Bodybuilding.com, with site placement and ad campaigns; represent the BodySpace community at the 2013 Arnold Expo in Columbus, Ohio and the 2013 Olympia Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada; plus much more!
WHO CAN ENTER?
All BodySpace members are eligible to win as long as they are 18 years of age or older and are residents of the United States (see additional requirements below). Not a BodySpace Member yet? No worries, sign up now for free at bodyspace.bodybuilding.com.
All finalists must be available to fly to Los Angeles, CA to compete in the contest finals at the 2013 Los Angeles Fitness Expo, January 19-20, 2013 (winners will be required to stay extra time for the cover shoot) and potentially be available to work the Bodybuilding.com booth at the 2013 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH from March 1-3, 2013, and the 2013 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Fill out the registration form in its entirety and upload the three recent photos required (body front view, body back view, and head shot). These do not need to be professional photos – see below for details. Registration is open October 1, 2012 and closes October 31, 2012. Voting will run during the entire month of November 2012.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting is done by visiting the “View Men” and “View Women” tabs on the voting page (available on November 1st) and clicking the “Vote Now!” button on the contest profile(s) of the entrant(s) for whom you wish to vote. We encourage you to vote daily!
Read complete details and register on bodybuilding.com.
The voting has begun for the 2012 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search. This year’s contest had a record number of entrants with over 500 hardbody men and women entering the online contest. Last year’s winners were Steve Cook and Jen Rankin. They went on to grace not only the cover of IRONMAN magazine but also achieve IFBB Pro League status. Who will it be this year?
WHAT WILL THEY WIN?
Winners will grace the cover of Iron Man Magazine and appear in a feature spread; receive national exposure through Bodybuilding.com, with site placement and ad campaigns; represent the BodySpace community at the 2012 Arnold Expo in Columbus, Ohio and the 2012 Olympia Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada; plus much, much more!
Click here to cast your vote for the next BodySpace Star!
Jen Rankin was crowned the 2011 BodySpace Spokesmodel Winner earlier this year and now she’s sharing some of what helps keep her fit. Find out what this small-town Texan does for her workouts and nutrition on Bodybuilding.com.
Nutrition
Meal 1:
4 Egg Whites (1 Yolk)
1/3 cup Oatmeal
1/3 Banana
Meal 2:
1 scoop HydroWhey (Whey Isolate)
1 tbsp all natural Peanut Butter
Get the Jen’s complete diet and training routine here.
Last weekend, at the LA Fit Expo, Bodybuilding.com held the finals to their Bodyspace Spokesmodel Search contest. Bodyspace is Bodybuilding.com’s social network that allows people to set up profiles, post and track fitness goals, view exercises and more. This is the third year that the event has been held in conjunction with the Los Angeles Fit Expo.
The competition was fierce and the judges were not unanimous in their decision but in the end Jennifer Rankin from Texas prevailed. Jenn is rising star in the NPC Bikini ranks and undoubtedly will be one of the top again this year. Don’t be surprised if she is competing with the pros before the year is over. Jen shared on her Bodyspace, “As the 2011 BodySpace Spokesmodel I hope to inspire others in the same way. I want people to know that they can do anything in this world that they want to do, whether its their first competition, losing weight, gaining muscle, or stepping into the gym for the first time after years of inactivity.”
Steve Cook took home Gold in the Men’s division. Steve was also the winner of the Muscle & Fitness Cover Model search held at last year’s Olympia. Kathleen Tesori was in the runner-up position and certainly see more of her in the months ahead. Laura Bailey and Felicia Romero went three and four in the event. Both women had a slightly more muscular physique than the others, as they should, they are both Figure competitors. Felicia gave fans a little preview of what her physique will look like at the Figure International. She’s definitely in shape and on track. Lindsay Kaye rounded the top five.
Top finalists in the event.
TOP FIVE FINALIST RESULTS:
1. Steve Cook (stevecook_32) & Jennifer Rankin (TXphysique)
2. Kizzito Ejam (kizmvp) & Kathleen Tesori (KathleenTesori)
3. Scott Dorn (SMDMN) & Laura Bailey (jumper11)
4. Kelechi Opara (Madtitan) & Felicia Romero (fromero)
5. Ryan Hughes (dubcplaya069) & Lindsay Kaye (LinzKaye)
Check out photos from the event by Ron Avidan here and you can see a few others on the LIFTstudios Facebook page. Visit Bodybuilding.com to set up your Bodyspace Profile and find out how you can enter next year’s event.
The votes have been counted and the field has been narrowed down to just five women. The 2011 BodySpace Spokesmodel Search finalists are set and a winner will be crowned at the LA Fit Expo later this month. IFBB Fitness Pro Allison Ethier was the inaugural winner and Jacquelyn Roberts took home the win last year. Who will it be this year?
Felicia Romero, Laura Bailey, Kathleen Tesori, Jennifer Rankin, Lindsey Piatti
Visit Bodybuilding.com to read about each finalist.
Click on over to Bodybuilding.com and cast your vote for the next Bodyspace Spokesmodel. One lucky male and female will be chosen as the 2011 Bodyspace Spokesmodel winner. There’s some amazing women on this page and it looks to be the toughest competition to date.
A number of NPC and IFBB women are in the mix and I couldn’t help but notice that a former member of the WWE has entered as well. You can vote once per day until November 30th.
Who do you like for the win? Post the name of your fav in the comments below.
Iron Man Magazine presents the 2011 “Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search,” an online contest open to men and women who think they have what it takes to be selected to represent BodySpace and appear on a future cover of Iron Man Magazine. Winners will represent Bodybuilding.com and the BodySpace community by working the Bodybuilding.com booth at the 2011 Arnold and the 2011 Olympia as spokesmodels.
Visitors to the Bodybuilding.com website will vote for their favorite male and female entrants during the voting month with the top twenty (20) males and top twenty (20) females being chosen by majority vote. The final round of the Competition will feature the top five (5) males and the top five (5) females, chosen by Bodybuilding.com and Ironman Magazine and will be held on January 29, 2011, at the Los Angeles Fitness Expo in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Visit Bodybuilding.com for more information on how to enter this contest. Last year, Figure Olympia Erin Stern was the runner-up in this event. Who will rise to the top this year?
This just in from the Fit Expo in Los Angeles. I’m told Jaquelyn Kay is the new Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace Spokesmodel Search winner. A favorite of Hardbody.com, Erin Stern was the runner-up. Check back for more coverage from the Fit Expo throughout the weekend.
Congrats to all the finalist and Jaquelyn on the win.
Jaquelyn Kay
Erin Stern
Cast your vote for your favorite female in the Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace Spokesmodel search. Here’s a look at the five finalists from their photo shoot at IRONMAN magazine’s studio. See more of images from the shoot on the bodybuilding.com Facebook page.
Alexandra Porshnikoff
Danny J Johnson
Erin Stern
Jaquelyn Kay
Mindy Ann Karuk
IFBB Figure Pro, Erin Stern is finishing her rookie season on another high note. She completed the 2008 competitive season by winning the Overall Figure title at the NPC Nationals. She went on to compete in the ’09 Arnold, notched a few top five placings, finished in the top six at the Olympia and was named Female Rookie of the Year by FLEX Magazine.
Next month Erin will travel to Los Angeles along with four other women in hopes of winning the Bodybuilding.com Spokesmodel Search. Last year’s winner was Allison Either.
Top NPC Figure competitor, Alexandra Porshnikoff also found her name on the final list. She was runner-up to Ava Cowan at the 2009 NPC Figure Nationals. Danny-J, Mindy Karuk and Jaquelyn Kay round out the women’s finalists.
View the finalist profiles as well as the men and more information on the contest here. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Allison Either on her overall fitness victory tonight in Cleveland. Allison has been battling it out, looking for that elusive IFBB Pro card for quite some time and tonight she snagged it. The Canadian teacher will have something great to report to her students when she returns. Allison was the winner of the IRONMAN Bodyspace Spokesmodel search & graced the cover of IRONMAN earlier this year. Congratulations Allison on a kick ass year.
Here’s your chance at some BIG time exposure. Last year’s winners were Allison Ethier and Sean Harley.
One lucky man and woman will grace the cover of Iron Man Magazine and appear in a feature spread; receive national exposure through Bodybuilding.com, with exclusive site placement and campaigns; represent Bodybuilding.com and the BodySpace community at the 2010 Arnold Expo in Columbus, Ohio and the 2010 Olympia Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada; plus much, much more!
Click here to learn more about the contest and how to enter. Good luck everyone who enters!
There is still chance to cast your vote in the Bodyspace / IRONMAN spokesmodel search. 10 finalists have spent the last couple days in LA doing a number of events in the final round. 5 women and 5 men were chosen out of thousands of applicants. Tomorrow night the one male and one female winner will be announced LIVE on the bodybuilding.com IRONMAN webcast. You can cast your votes on bodybuilding.com for you who think should win.
I ran into one of the finalists and hardbody.com reader, Allison Either tonight. She was excited to be part of the final group and hopes to hear her name announced as the winner tomorrow night. This Canadian cutie has been around the fitness scene awhile and thinks she has what it takes to win. I can’t say I disagree with her. She won last year’s Arnold Amateur fitness and will be competing in it again this year. Good luck Allison and all the other finalists.
To see more photos from the final round photo shoot click here.
The Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search presented by Ironman Magazine has narrowed the field to 10. Five men and five women will make the trip to LA and there the winners will be determined. Congratulations to all the winners.
Iron Man Magazine Presents… The Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search! Vote for your favorite aspiring FEMALE model to win!
Want to compete?
Sign up here. There is also a bodybuilding.com forum thread for this contest.
Round #3 (the final round) ends on January 2, 2009. You may enter any time between now and then, but the more votes you get… the better chance of winning. So the sooner you enter the better.
Winners from round #1:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/ironman_model_search_winners.htm
Round #2 winners will be announced this Friday. Stay tuned. 🙂
Canadian magazine DXL, is having a “sexiest spokesmodel” contest. A few friends of HARDBODY.com are in the contest. Visit their site and vote for your favorite.
You’ve probably seen it at least once. A video of someone getting a bucket of ice or water dumped over them. What is this ice bucket challenge and why are people doing it?
It’s called the ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE. ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The official website describes ALS as, “a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body.”
Currently, there is only one drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat ALS, which only modestly extends survival by two to three months. Consequently, ALS is 100 percent fatal. In addition to acclimating to the challenges that come with losing control of voluntary muscle movement, people with the disease progressively lose their ability to eat, speak, walk, and eventually breathe.
How the challenge typically works is a participant dumps a bucket of ice or ice cold water over their head and donates money to ALS. If you accept the challenge the suggested donation is $10. If you opt out of dumped ice water over your head the suggested donation is $100. Obviously it’s up to each individual whether they take the challenge and donate or not. Those who accept the challenge are then asked to nominate three friends to do the same. ALS.org reports, “As of Monday, August 18, The ALS Association has received $15.6 million in donations compared to $1.8 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to August 18).”
Of course, there are going to be people complaining about the videos. If you’re on Facebook or twitter you’ve likely seen people say things like “we’re in a drought” and “stop wasting water” as a response to the videos. I’m fairly certain people are being far more wasteful than dumping a bucket of ice water over their heads and creating awareness for a good cause. Instead of bitching about the videos and people “making it all about themselves” educate others on what it’s about and why it’s worthwhile. Even if you don’t participate it’s part of a great good and there’s nothing wrong with sharing positivity.
Before you complain about raising awareness for ALS watch this video of Steve Saling who suffers from ALS.
Here’s an on-going collection of some Fitness Stars who have taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. See more on youtube and use #icebucketChallenge throughout your social media to help raise awareness for this devastating disease. You can donate here.
Jennie Finch, Olympic Gold Medalist
Ronda Rousey, UFC Champion
Gabrielle Reece, Pro Volleyball Player
Celeste Bonin, Former WWE Champ aka Kaitlyn
Dana Linn Bailey, Women’s Physique Olympia Showdown Winner
Nicole Wilkins, 3x Figure Olympia Champion
Candice Keene, 2x Arnold Figure Champion
Jen Hendershott, Arnold & Olympia Fitness Champ
Jamie Eason Middleton, Cover Model / Fitness Spokesmodel
Whitney Jones, Fitness Olympia Competitor
Candice Lewis-Carter, Figure Champ and her husband
Valerie Haines, Figure Pro
About The ALS Association
The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about The ALS Association, visit our website at www.alsa.org.
Iceland’s first and only IFBB Pro took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to share a bit more about herself. Margret Gnarr will be making her IFBB Pro debut this weekend at the Bikini International in Columbus, Ohio. You may not have heard much about her before but rest assured you will in the coming days. Marget’s hardbody and looks speak for themselves but what you may not have known is that she’s a blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Get to know a bit more about Margret and give her a bit of encouragement as she’s not only competing as a pro for the first time but also representing an entire country.
Name:Â
Margret Gnarr
Born in:
1989
Currently live in:
Reykjavik, Iceland
Any brothers or sisters?
Yes I have 6 siblings, 3 brothers and 3 sisters
Where do you fall in the ages?
I grew up with two of my siblings to the age of 11 and I was the middle child. My brother is 2 years older than me and my sister is 3 years younger.
Any pets?
I have two dogs. Dolly is a Chihuahua/Cavalier mix and Ronja is a Icelandic sheepdog / Russian sled dog mix.
One food you will NOT eat:
Cucumbers !!! Hate them! Sometimes I say I’m allergic just to avoid eating them! I don’t know what is is with cucumbers. My dad and my younger sister are the same. haha
After my workout I typically eat…
Chicken, sweet potatoes and sweet peppers
Did you play sports growing up?
Yes, I was all over the place growing up! I loved all sports and I was very active from a young age. My favorite class in school was gym-class! I started in gymnastics when I was 6 but I didn’t have a lot of discipline so my parents sent me to Taekwondo for one year. At the age of 8 I went into figure skating and that’s when I started competing in sports and absolutely loved competing! I wanted to be the first figure skating competitor from Iceland to compete at the winter Olympics! At the age of 14 I hurt my ankles and couldn’t handle the landings after the high jumps so I took 6 months off from training and after 6 months my friend asked me about Taekwondo and told me she wanted to try it out. I went with her to our first training and after my first Taekwondo class I was hooked. I stopped figure skating and found another passion. Soon I got in the youth national team in Olympic Taekwondo Sparring and started competing. I have competed several times in Taekwondo and I have the black belt. I have been doing Taekwondo for over 10 years.
How did you get into competing in Bikini?
I have been interested in Bikini fitness since 2008 when it started in Iceland. My friend competed at the IFBB Icelandic Championship and I thought she looked so great. I have always been interested in modeling and I am also a singer so I love to be on stage. When it comes to modeling I was always told I had the face for it but not the body. My body was too athletic for modeling. When I saw the Bikini fitness class for the first time I thought to myself: “that’s perfect for me!” But at that time I had very low self-esteem after years of bullying and I knew I had to work on my self first to be able to handle fitness competitions. In beginning of 2011 I finally had the self-esteem I needed and decided to compete. My first competition was the IFBB Icelandic Cup in November 2011 and after that contest I was hooked!
A singer huh… Who is your favorite singer?
I have so many favorite singers! Can’t pick one:) Here are couple of my absolute favorite: Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran, Imogen Heap, Hayley Williams and Jonathan Davis.
Will you give us a sample of your singing at the Arnold?
Yes! Of course! Will you play the guitar then?
Yes, totally! (Note to self forget to pack guitar).
Contest history:
IFBB Icelandic Cup 2011 – 3rd place
Arnold Amateur USA 2012 – 4th place
IFBB Icelandic Championhip 2012 – 2nd place
IFBB World Championship 2012 – NP
Arnold Amateur Europe 2012 – 13th place
IFBB Icelandic Cup 2012 – 1st place
IFBB World Championship 2013 – 1st place
How long have you been practicing taekwondo?
– For over 10 years now
Do you still do taekwondo while prepping for a bikini show?
I do Taekwondo in my off seasons but 12 weeks into a bikini show I only train Taekwondo
by myself. The reason is I don’t want to get hurt or bruised on Taekwondo trainings. When I train Taekwondo I do a lot of sparring and you can get hurt and that’s not good when you are prepping for a bikini show. Doesn’t look very good on stage to be bruised. haha
Do you have any foods in Iceland that you won’t find in the USA?
Yes! Icelandic Candy, Icelandic dry fish, Icelandic yogurt skyr.is (You can find Skyr in Wholefoods but its not the same as in Iceland)
What is Icelandic candy like?
– Its heaven! Icelandic chocolate is the BEST! I will bring some Icelandic candy with me for everybody to taste!!
What’s iceland dry fish like or is there nothing like it and it’s super amazing?
Icelandic dry fish is awesome in competition prep. There are 83 grams of protein in 100 grams of dry fish and no carbs. It’s very popular in Iceland and we grow up eating it like candy.
What’s the biggest difference between USA and Iceland that you’ve noticed?
The biggest difference in general is the size and population! There are 320.000 people who live in Iceland! That’s like a small town in the US!
How’s it feel to be the only IFBB Pro from Iceland?
I can’t explain the feeling. I still can’t believe I achieved that dream. Ever since I started competing I wanted to be the first Icelandic fitness competitor to become an IFBB Pro. I am honored to be the first IFBB Pro from Iceland and I hope I will make my country proud.
How long do you prepare for a competition?I’m prepping all year round but I start the competition diet 12 weeks into a competition.
Do you follow the same training you did from a couple years ago?
No, I got a new personal trainer last year and changed a lot. Doing more reps, lighter weights and more cardio.
Do you workout with a trainer?
No my coach lives on the other side of the country so I workout alone but sometimes a have a workout partner.
What tips would you give women who are looking for a trainer – what should they look for?
Always look for a trainer that has the right experience for your goals. I also think it’s really important to feel 100% trust to your trainer.
What are you doing when not measuring food, hitting the gym or hitting pads?
I’m a personal trainer, a posing coach, a spokesmodel and a singer. I barely get any free time! When I have some free time I like to just lay in bed and watch TV shows with my fiancé and my dogs and I also love to go to the spa at my gym, World Class.
I understand you have asthma. How do you overcome having asthma with cardio – any tips for others who suffer from asthma?
The right exercises helped me with my asthma. I barely feel it anymore. The asthma was very bad when I was younger but after I started doing sprints 3 times a week my endurance has never been better!
Do you listen to music while you work out? If so what’s your go to song for this prep?
Yes! I LOVE listening to music! I listen to dupstep and I have the volume very high. Keeps me more focused. Currently I’m listening to Skrillex, Modestep, NERO, Korn, House of Titans, Aviici and more.
What’s your typical breakfast look like?
I always have oatmeal for breakfast and when I’m not 12 weeks out from a bikini show I like to add cashew nuts, green apples and goji berries in my oatmeal.
Any tips for surviving a long flight?
Get a good sleep! That’s the best thing to do!
Has this prep been different from previous shows?
Yes, I have been doing way more cardio than I’m used to. That was probably the only difference but what matters most to me while prepping for a show is to feel good mentally, physically and emotionally.
How important is it to have a strong support system around you?
I find it very important because it keeps me motivated! That’s why I always surround myself with peop
le who support me.
Any one you’d like to thank?
There are so many people I would like to thank. My family and friends for all of their support. My coach Johann Nordfjord for always being there for me. My Icelandic sponsors: Nings, Harlengingar.is, Jan Tana Iceland, BPro Iceland, WOWair, Fitness Sport, Hamark, NYX Iceland, LG Simar, NIP+FAB Iceland, Fitness Akademian, Mizu beauty salon and Kiss Kringlunni. My American sponsors: BN Shape and Ravish Sands. I am also extremely thankful to the IFBB Pro league for giving me this amazing opportunity to compete at the Arnold Classic, Bikini international. It has been a dream ever since I started competing in Bikini fitness and I am so honored.
What’s the best advice anyone has given you so far in life?
My coach taught me not to take myself too seriously and that has helped me in my competitions and life in general.
Where can people find more info on you?
On my Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/margretgnarr
Twitter account @margretgnarr
Instagram @margretgnarr
What’s your favorite social media outlet?
Facebook.
Thanks for your time Margret and we look forward to seeing you compete at the Bikini International this weekend. For more information on the Arnold Sports Festival visit arnoldsportsfestival.com and be sure to follow us on twitter.com/hardbodynews for updates through out the week.
Behind the scenes video from Marget’s photoshoot.
Photos provided by Margret Gnarr. Photographers Sasha Paleeva & Lalli Sig.
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 Optimum Nutrition presents The IRON MAN Magazine Naturally Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, & Bikini Championships at the West Coast’s largest fitness event, 2014 TheFitExpo™ Los Angeles. Presented by Bodybuilding.com, TheFitExpo will take place January 25-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G, H, and J.
The IRON MAN Magazine Naturally Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure & Bikini Championships will present the world’s most impressive physiques at this polygraph-tested event. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m. with finals at 3:30 p.m. Entry deadline is January 18, 2014. The event is NPC sanctioned and is a NPC Team Universe qualifier. For full contest and entry information, visit www.ironmanmagazine.com/naturally.
“Bodybuilding and Physique events are part of our DNA and are a key component of what we offer at the Expo,†said TheFitExpo Executive Director, Erin Ferries. “These athletes employ every principle of nutrition and training coupled with true dedication and passion in shaping their bodies to be their very best.â€
John Balik, Publisher of IRON MAN Magazine, stated, “Entering our 25th year hosting bodybuilding events, we are excited to bring the top natural athletes to the stage at TheFitExpo.â€
In addition to the competition, throughout the weekend the world’s top bodybuilders will be offering complimentary seminars on muscle building, nutrition and fitness.
Attendees can meet and get autographs from 3 X and current Mr. Olympia Champion, Phil Heath, 4 X Mr. Olympia Champion, Jay Cutler, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Kai Greene (courtesy of MuscleMeds), The World’s Strongest Man, Brian Shaw (courtesy of Maximum Human Performance), bodybuilder/actor Roland Kickinger, MMA celebrity fighter and UFC hall of fame athlete, Tito Ortiz, top celebrity fitness expert and wellness coach Jillian Michaels, and many more to be announced.
Attendees can also cheer on 19 returning contests including The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nationals, MET-Rx Odd Haugen Strength Challenge, American Record Makers Olympic Weightlifting Competition, The Body Fortress USPLA American Cup Powerlifting Championships, California Affiliate Showcase and Bodybuilding.com’s BodySpace™ Spokesmodel Search.
TheFitExpo offers something for everyBODY! Attendees will find over 100 fitness and sports celebrities as well as 20 amateur, professional, Olympic and attendee competitions and over 300 exhibits offering the latest in fitness, diet, nutrition, strength and wellness products and services. During both days of the Expo, many leading fitness professionals will be presenting educational seminars and demonstrations on subjects such as proper nutrition and dieting and exercise philosophies.
Adult admission tickets are $20 per day or $30 for the full weekend. Children 12 years and under are $10 per day and children under 6 are free. Show hours are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Plenty of parking is available.
For more TheFitExpo information on ticketing, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, call (818) 545-0290 or visit www.thefitexpo.com.
Event is produced by National Fitness Productions. Title sponsor is Bodybuilding.com. Presenting sponsors for Bodybuilding.com TheFitExpo Southern California are Body Fortress and Subway Restaurants with MET-Rx, Pure Nutrition, Optimum Nutrition, American BodyBuilding, Dymatize, Supreme Protein, Pursuit Rx, and Ralphs as Major sponsors. Supporting sponsors include GNC, ProMera Sports, MHP, Reebok ONE, Beachbody, R.I.P.P.E.D., NASM, Zumba, and Jillian Michaels’ Bodyshred. Media sponsors include Iron Man Magazine, Muscle Mag International, Muscle & Performance Magazine, Oxygen, Black Belt Magazine, The Box Magazine, and Power Media.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Prejudging: 10:30 AM
Finals: 3:30 PM
COMPETITORS MUST RETURN TO EXHIBIT HALLÂ NO LATER THAN 3 PM
Los Angeles Convention Center – South Halls G, H, J
1201 So. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Underground Parking on premises.
For internet directions go to:Â http://www.lacclink.net
Competitor briefing at 8:00 AM. Check-in/weigh-in starts at 8:30 AM SHARP. PLEASE BE ON TIME.
LCOATION TBD – CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR UPDATES
1. No video equipment is allowed in the exhibit hall.
2. No professional photography is allowed.
3. No soliciting of photo or video services is allowed.
4. No camera bags or equipment are allowed in the exhibit hall.
5. Spectators who have purchased a ticket are allowed access to the event with one (1) camera only.
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Lonnie Teper
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phone: 626-665-7000
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phone: 626-688-5973
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The West Coast’s Largest Fitness Expo,The BodyBuilding.com TheFitExpo™ Southern California, Returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center January 25-26
A decade long Los Angeles tradition, The Bodybuilding.com TheFitExpo Southern California presented by Subway Restaurants and Body Fortress, returns January 25-26, 2014 to the Los Angeles Convention Center. This exciting weekend will offer attendees a non-stop immersion into the worlds of health and fitness, including challenges where top athletes will compete. Check www.thefitexpo.com for up-to-the-minute additions.
Now in its 11th year, TheFitExpo will bring together over 35,000 fitness enthusiasts and fans from Southern California and around the world. Attendees will get the opportunity to come face to face with celebrities, executives and fitness industry veterans as well as walk through an exhibit hall with over 300 exhibits consisting of the most innovative companies in fitness displaying products and services with discounts and complimentary samples offered.
Erin Ferries, Executive Director of National Fitness Productions, said, “We continue to expand our programing and exhibit areas as we focus on broadening our expo to capture new aspects of fitness. This year we are welcoming several new events including Extreme Tricking hosted by Loopkicks, Parkour hosted by Tempest Freerunning Academy, the Met-Rx All American MAS Wrestling Championship and TheFitExpo Career Connection.â€
Along with these new attractions, several fan favorites are set to return including a huge MMA area, LA Battle of the Boxes (CrossFit), Battle of the Bar, and a Jump Rope Competition. Plus, the Healthy Living Pavilion and The Evolution Fitness Conference with mini workouts will be larger than ever.
Attendees can cheer on 20 returning contests including The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nationals, IRON MAN Magazine Naturally Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure & Bikini Championships presented by Optimum Nutrition, MET-Rx Odd Haugen Strength Challenge, American Record Makers Olympic Weightlifting Competition, The USPLA American Cup Powerlifting Championships, MET-Rx Vise Grip Viking Challenge and Bodybuilding.com’s BodySpaceâ„¢ Spokesmodel Search.
TheFitExpo weekend will offer attendees the chance to win prize money and bragging rights as SoCal’s Best 4 Ca$h and MAXREPS 4 Ca$h returns, offering a total of $4,000 in cash prizes.
Adult admission tickets are $20 per day or $30 for the full weekend. Children 12 years and under are $10 per day and children under 6 are free. Show hours are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Plenty of parking is available. The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G, H, and J. For full information on TheFitExpo ticketing, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities call (818) 545-0290 or visit www.thefitexpo.com.
Event is produced by National Fitness Productions. Title sponsor is Bodybuilding.com. Presenting sponsors for Bodybuilding.com TheFitExpo Southern California are Body Fortress and Subway Restaurants with MET-Rx, Pure Nutrition, Optimum Nutrition, American BodyBuilding and Ralphs as Major sponsors. Supporting sponsors include ProMera Sports, GNC, Beachbody, NASM, Reebok ONE, R.I.P.P.E.D.. Media sponsors include Iron Man Magazine, MMA Worldwide, Muscle & Performance Magazine, Black Belt Magazine and The Box Magazine.
Juliana Daniell is athlete in our Hardbody Photo of The Day. Juliana has been a seen motivating crowds at Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Braves and currently Atlana Hawks games. She’s been an NBA cheerleader for the past three years and is currently a spokesmodel for Falken Tires. This IFBB Pro has seen the inside of numerous fitness magazines and multiple covers.
She didn’t compete in the IFBB this year but look for her to make a return in 2014. Juliana’s athletic physique comes from years of swimming and eating sensible meals, despite being tempted by Southern fried cooking. She competed at the 2012 Bikini Olympia and shared her “juggling act” with us en route to the big show.
Juliana reminds us all of one simple task. BE BETTER THAN YESTERDAY. Follow her on twitter @julianaDaniell and on Facebook.
Kathleen Tesori fielded fan questions in our latest LIVE Twitter Chat. She shared if she’ll be competing any time soon, tips on how to get sponsored by bodybuilding.com and more find out how often she liked to cook her food, if she thinks a personal trainer is a good idea and what was Mayhem Miller like to work with on the set of MTV Bully Beatdown. If you’re at the Arnold Sports Festival, stop by the bodybuilding.com booth to meet Kat.
Kathleen Tesori LIVE Twitter Chat
1Q @kathleentesori how did you get involved with the #fitness industry & any advice for those just starting? #askKat
1A Got involved in the industry by competing in a bikini show. Best Advice is to never lose sight of what is important to you. #askkat
2Q @kathleentesori is Mayhem Miller as crazy in person as he seems? (referring to Bullybeatdown on MTV) #askKat
2A He is just like you see on TV really nice. He has no in between he is either super crazy and full of energy or reallly quiet! #askkat
3Q. @kathleentesori You’ve been super fit for quite a while now; is there anything u have yet to achieve that still motivates you? #askKat
3A I feel like I have lots to still achieve. Inspiring and motivating others keeps me going!!! I love living a healthy fit lifestyle #askkat
4Q @kathleentesori do you work out on an empty stomach in the morning, if not what do you eat? #askKat
4A Empty tummy with BCAAs if I am doing a light moderate type activity. 1/2 protein shake & a small bit of fruit if more than light #askkat
5Q @kathleentesori hi, I’m 39 and in the best shape of my life, do u think it’s too late for me to compete? #askKat
5A ABSOLULTY NOT… 30s AND 40s are the best years for our body’s true potential. Go for it! #askkat
6Q @kathleenTesori Loved your @MandF_Hers cover w/ the kettle bells. Do you train with them very often? #askKat
6A Not often. I do not own any and gyms do not have them usually. But I will use plates in place of kettle bells and do some moves #askkat
7Q @kathleenTesori How do I get sponsored by @bodybuildingcom like you? #askKat
7A Compete in the FIT USA show they host in June .Enter the spokesmodel search, Be active on bodyspace build a good following #askkat
8Q @kathleentesori who’s been your biggest role model? #askkat
8A Mother Teresa… my Mom… and Since 2008 when it comes to the industry my role model is @Jamie_Eason #askakt
9Q @kathleentesori Do you have any plans to compete in Figure or Bikini again?
9A No plans yet… the desire is there for bikini thinking this summer #askkat
10Q @kathleenTesori What is your favorite body part to train & do you have a favorite exercise? #askKat
10A Favorite body part to train shoulders… favorite exercise LUNGES of all kinds! #askkat
11Q @kathleentesori How often do you cook your meals and do you eat meat? #askKat
11A My not competing meal plan I eat meat 2 times a day. I cook on the weekends food lasts me Fri. to Fri. #askkat
12Q @kathleentesori Any advice for wanting someone wanting to get into #fitness modeling? #askKat
12A Find a “show” to compete in is the easiest way to be seen. Get educated before making decisions-research. Be a walking billboard #askkat
13Q @kathleentesori Do you have a personal trainer & do you think they help in getting into shape? #askKat
13A Trainers best investment you can make! @FeliciaRomero @Brandon_J_ are my miracle workers.find someone wise in nutrition & the gym #askat
14Q @kathleenTesori Any tips on how to cook tilapia & make it taste good?
14A buy the @CostcoTweets Kirkland brand BAKE @425 12 minutes. this BRAND is a must most tilapias taste like dirt. #askkat
15Q @kathleenTesori do you eat protein bars and if so do you have a favorite? #askKat
15A Quest bars – strawberry cheesecake @Bodybuildingcom AND ANY of @Jamie_Eason bars #askkat
16Q @kathleenTesori Will you be at the @arnoldsports this weekend? #askKat
16A I will be at the @ArnoldSports with @Bodybuildingcom all weekend long. Already packed and food prepped 🙂 #askkat
17Q @kathleentesori Do you put out training videos or ever thought of having your own DVD? #askKat
17A no training videos yet. i would love to create some. I will be using more of YOUTUBE soon. I have my @Bodybuildingcom 360 video #askkat
18Q @kathleentesori what were you on a TV set for today? Are you becoming a weather person? #askKat
19A depends on goals and the ime I have… on the norm 2 to 3 morning cardio sessions a week-weekend. 30 mins after a workout. #askkat
20Q @kathleentesori Do you personal train people and do you do any online training? #ASkKat
20A i dont do any training i do lifestyle coaching – one on one sessions over the phone by skype or in person to get people started #askkat
See all of our Twitter chats here.
The New Year is right around the corner and women’s fitness magazines are focusing on building a better booty, at least on their covers. Fitness RX for Women features popular fitness spokesmodel Jamie Eason and Muscle & Fitness HERS showcases popular Bikini Pro Amanda Latona. As you can see the magazines took totally different approaches in how they feature the female posterior. We want to know which cover do YOU like better?
The two covers feature the popular models looking over their left shoulder and both are smiling. Jamie is in workout clothes but her booty is show in a pair of pants. Amanda’s cover has her in a workout top and a mid-cut pair of bottoms. When you compare the two next to each other you can see a distinct difference in how the two magazines chose to feature the female butt.
Jamie Eason – Fitness RX for Women
Amanda Latona – Muscle & Fitness HERS
Cast your vote and feel free to leave your comments on the covers below.
Bodybuilding.com, the most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements, and Optimum Nutrition have teamed up once again to bring the nation’s largest free transformation challenge with $100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. Not only do individuals have a chance to win, but everyone is provided with a free custom nutrition, exercise and motivational guide led by industry experts Kris Gethin and Jamie Eason. Weekly personal emails provide entrants with exclusive deals and words of advice from top athletes. This interactive, revolutionary approach ensures every 2012 transformation can be a long-lasting success.
PRESS RELEASE:
Bodybuilding.com, the most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements, and Optimum Nutrition have teamed up once again to bring the nation’s largest free transformation challenge with $100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.
Not only do individuals have a chance to win over $100,000 in cash and prizes, but everyone is provided with a free custom nutrition, exercise and motivational guide led by industry experts Kris Gethin and Jamie Eason. Weekly personal emails provide entrants with exclusive deals and words of advice from top athletes. This interactive, revolutionary approach ensures every 2012 transformation can be a long-lasting success.
Individuals have until January 31, 2012 to register for the $100,000 Transformation Challenge. Upon registration, their official twelve-week transformation begins. On May 20, 2012 two grand prize winners and ten runners up will be chosen based on the following factors: biggest physical improvement (fat loss or muscle gain) and most inspirational to others.
The $100,000 Transformation Challenge will award each grand prize winner (male and female) $25,000 cash, a $1,200 Bodybuilding.com gift certificate for Optimum Nutrition products, a one year gym membership, an all-expense paid trip to the Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo, a personal training session with an ON fitness celebrity and a professional photo shoot. Ten runners up will receive $2,500 in cash, a $350 Bodybuilding.com gift certificate for Optimum Nutrition products and a one-year gym membership. In addition, one person will be chosen randomly each week to be the “Contestant of the Week” and will receive $250 worth of supplements and prizes.
“We set out to create the biggest transformation challenge anyone has ever heard of – no strings attached. Not only that, it was our goal to equip everyone with the tools needed to truly be a success. I must say, we have done just that. If this doesn’t motivate you, I don’t know what will,†– Ryan DeLuca, Bodybuilding.com CEO.
Over 14,000 contestants set out to transform last year, with winners Trelas and Nikia Dyson taking home the prize. They not only won $50,000 as a couple, but they have turned into transformation spokesmodels. Their workouts and transformation stories are seen daily by thousands of people and their transformation images have been used in a nationwide ad campaign. More than that, they personally inspired their friends, family and community to truly transform their lives for the better.
For more information on the $100,000 Transformation Challenge, go to http://www.Bodybuilding.com/Challenge.
Bodybuilding.com offers more than 13,000 health & fitness supplements and accessories to help more than 11 million people every month achieve their health, fitness and appearance goals, as well as over 35,000 pages of free information, including more than 20,000 articles and videos, expert online trainers, and new content added daily.
Lead graphic via Bodybuilding.com
Jamie Eason has taken the fitness world by storm over the last few years. As a Bodybuilding.com spokesmodel, living fit is a way of life and now you can follow her very own 12 week training program to help you shape the body you desire. Jamie’s LiveFit trainer is a simple 3-phase program that walks you through every step of the process from workouts to nutrition and supplementation.
A 12-Week Program For You!
As a fitness professional and Bodybuilding.com spokesmodel, I’m often asked, “How do I get in shape? How can I improve my muscle tone? How can I look more like you?!”I always try to offer answers and some encouragement, and I’ve received so much inspiration back in return from all of you. But as much as I love those opportunities to help people transform, they’re one-on-one interactions. Now, to answer the thousands of questions I’ve received over the years–and to reach those of you I would never otherwise meet–I’ve come up with one great program: my 12-week trainer. Your transformation guide; our partnership in fitness.
Who’s this program for? Anyone of any age, of any sex, and from any walk of life. Including you. It’ll produce great results and lead to lasting success for everyone. You’re all starting from a unique place; no one has perfectly matched genetics, metabolism, hormones, and lifestyles. But the beauty of this program is that you start at your own level and work at your own pace. Everyone’s body is different, but the same training, diet, and supplement principles work for nearly everyone.
Visit Bodybuilding.com to get started and follow Jamie’s 12 week program.
IFBB Figure Pro and TightCurves spokesmodel, Kristal Richardson shares her video tips on how to lose fat and gain muscle. It might be elementary to some of you however we have a number of new visitors every day who ask this very question.
In addition to these simple, easy to follow diet tips, Kristal recommends supplementing your diet with Top Secret Nutrition’s Diet Accelerator. Visit http://www.topsecretnutrition.com and receive 50% off this product. Just enter the code DIET at checkout.
Anyone tried the Diet Accelerator yet? Let us know what you think if you have.
Laura Bailey is one of the top NPC Figure competitors in the nation. She’s consistently done well in her competitions and it’s not by accident. It takes hard work, dedication a proper nutrition plan and solid training. Laura was one of the finalists in the Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel compeition and gives us a look into how she got that rock’n hardbody.
Visit Bodybuilding.com to get Laura’s exact training, nutrition and supplementation program. It’s a sweet breakdown of everything she eats and includes the breakdown of calories, protein, carbs and more. You’ll also get an idea of her workouts on the site. Great content from Laura and TEAM BODYBUILDING.com.
Laura’s Personal Philosophy:
Nutrition
My philosophy regarding nutrition is simple: “If it doesn’t taste good, I’m not eating it!” I hear so many people say, “I can eat plain chicken and oatmeal forever”. No they can’t, otherwise they would stay in shape forever.This is exactly why most people fall off their nutrition after about a week, and is also the reason most competitors rebound so bad in the off season. Their nutrition plan makes them miserable. They are cranky and don’t like what they eat.
I don’t believe in eating food; I believe in eating meals….good meals! There’s a big difference. “food” can be bland and boring, but “meals” have flavor and life! I have to enjoy what I’m eating if I’m going to make those habits a lifestyle rather than something that is only seasonal.
The best investment I ever made was in a nutritionist. He helped me relearn everything about eating and completely changed my perspective.
I never enjoyed cooking, but have learned to become quite the chef out of necessity. I took foods that I enjoyed and learned how to prepare them with healthy substitutions that still allowed me to eat them, even during competition season.
Some of my favorites are: lemon poppy seed muffins, chocolate muffins, zucchini bread and carrot cake muffins, strawberry pancakes, 7-layer bean dip, Mexican pizza, potato skins, crab cakes, chicken and shrimp fried rice. Now that’s good eating! I always look forward to my next meal, and so should you.
Get educated about nutrition, get recipes, get in that kitchen, and get creative! You’ve got nothing to lose except pounds!
Check out Laura’s video and more here!
