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Meet NPC Bikini Competitor – Yarelis “The Cuban Cutie” Gonzalez

April 7, 2011 by

NPC Bikini competitor Yarelis Gonzalez has competed in two shows and won not only her class but the coverall in both. She’ll be competing this weekend at the NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan Bikini Championships held in conjunction with the New York Pro Fitness. I caught up with the Cuban Cutie to find out more about her. She shares whether or not she’s dated a dude with a mullet, her thoughts on fanny packs and more.

Name: Yarelis Gonzalez but you can call me Ellis 🙂

Ellis.. is that was all the cool people call you? YES, only cool peeps!

Age: 23

Born in: Havana Cuba

Currently Reside in: Wilmington DE

Languages Fluent in: Spanish and a little Italian

Pets: Black Lab

What’s your his name? His name is Heppo. My baby sister made it up 🙂

Contest History:
2010 DE States bikini overall champion
2010 Hurricane Bay Tampa FL bikini overall champion

How did you get started in competing? I wanted to take it to the next level, no more go to the gym once a week lift a 7lb dumbell look around and go home, so I decided to do a show. A well put together and followed competition prep will take you there.

Are you saying no more pink dumbbells for you? 🙂 Heavy pink dumbbells for me.

How did you start working with Tracey Greenwood as your trainer? I met this girl who was training for a show and let’s just say she looked very healthy, (killer body, tight everything) I asked her how did you get all this? That’s how I got to Trixie.

What’s been the best part of working with a trainer? Tracey is just fantastic, she knows my body better than I do and has been dead on about every single detail. Her level of expertise is up there. I’ve never felt or looked better before.

What does your family think about your eating and competing? They love it, my mother gives me a lot of credit for the dieting portion of it. I grew up on rice and beans on the table every day, so adjusting has been a challenge.

Ever had a freak out before a show? Oh no.. never, way too cool! haha Yes Trixie can tell you.

HA! You’re right on track then.

What’s your workout routine split look like?
I welcome Mondays with a killer, butt kicking, fast-passed leg work out
Tuesdays is back/biceps
Thursdays chest, shoulders triceps.

How much cardio do you do every day? About 1 hour. I try to split it in two sessions most of the time.

What do you do for your cardio? I really like the stair stepper, I try not to run too much, it puts a lot of pressure on my knees. I keep my body guessing what I’m going to do next, it’s the best way to burn fat or at least it is what works the best for me.

Do you work out on an empty stomach? Just my cardio.

Favorite meal of the day? Breakfast…egg whites oats and blueberries. yuummm!!

What will you be eating for your “first supper”? The food I’ve been craving… chocolate pound cake! 😀

Where do you get your suits? Suits You Swimwear

What is the most fun about competing? Back stage, when I’m all dolled up. I glance at the mirror and see what I’ve been able to achieve!! It makes me happy.

Favorite Supplements? I like my Glutamine it is very hard for me to put on muscle specially with the dieting so it has definitely helped.

What advice would you give other women who are thinking about competing? If it is something you think about and wish you could do, do it! why not nothing bad can come out of it, only good things.

How many pairs of workout shoes do you own? Wait…….yes 4.

Ever worn a fanny pack? haha no, they are awful!

Ever dated a dude with a mullet? It’s in my bucket list.

Play any sports growing up? I cheered for 2 years in Cuba, and ran… because there are no cars lol jk

Are you more of a girlie girl or a tomboy? I’m such a girl, but there are days when I just don’t care.

Are you sweats or tight booty shorts kinda gym girl? sweats

Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Yarelis would like to run on Dunkins please!

Good call on Dunkin Donuts coffee. What do you order? Caramel hot chocolate or Iced Latte.

I saw that a pigeon left you a little present on your car window. Do you laugh or get pissed? Honestly it was already a crappy day, so i just laughed 🙂

Ever had to hide a jar of peanut butter from yourself? Yes, I need to find someone to do it for me though. lol

Favorite Cartoon character? Sponge bob

Favorite song to listen to in the gym? “Fighter” Christina Aguilera

What’s the key to a good Fist Pump? Good music and sweat.

Anyone you want to thank? My coach, trainer and friend Tracey Greenwood, my family for always being there for me and HardBody.com!

Thanks for your time and all the best this weekend!

For More info on the show:
Tribecca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY

Phone: (516)933-1111
Email: steve@bevfrancis.com or bev@bevfrancis.com
http://bevfrancis.com/contests/schedule

 

 

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Over 300 Hardbodies to Compete in The NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic

March 31, 2011 by

This weekend over 300 competitors will take the stage in the NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic. The event will feature some of the brightest and best physiques in all of Texas. Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and the new Men’s Physique division give hardbodies a chance to compete in one of the best NPC Texas events.

 

 

The even takes place this Saturday, April 2nd. For more information visit www.MetroFlexGym.com or www.thompsonmusclecontest.com. If you’re competing in the event, attending or know someone who is give a shout out in the comments below.

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NPC Men’s Physique – Tips, Thoughts, Photos and More

March 30, 2011 by

One of the first big shows of 2011 featured the new division of the NPC, Men’s Physique. Promoter Jon Lindsay wisely chose to add the new division to his popular event, the Muscle Contest. The contest drew 47 physique competitors to the stage, which ended up out numbering the men’s bodybuilding entrants. Now before you die hard bodybuilding fans freak out, don’t worry bodybuilding is not being phased out. Bodybuilding is the backbone of the industry and will continue to survive. Female bodybuilding is going through it’s own changes and we’ll see how things play out with that side of things at the NPC JR USA in May, where the first women’s physique pro cards will be awarded.


One thing to clarify, despite the names being similar the divisions are distinctly different. The Men’s Physique division does not have a routine or mandatory poses, aside from the front and back poses. It’s much like bikini in terms of what it consists of on stage. Yes, some peeps amuse themselves by calling it men’s bikini. Hardy-har-har. Those making fun of the division clearly don’t see the big picture. This division opens up opportunities to men who either don’t have the genetics to become a pro bodybuilder or aspirations to look like one. Either way, this division is and will continue to thrive. Don’t be surprised if you see close to 200 men’s physique competitors at NPC Nationals or NPC USAs.

Will things evolve in the division? Absolutely. Right now the judges and competitors are finding their groove and “the look”. Just like in the bikini division, some things will work and others may not but have patience it will all work out.

I’ve spoken with a number of NPC judges and the one common response is, “we’re not looking for a bodybuilder look”. I share their sentiments having photographed the NPC UTAH which had the division as well. So, what does that mean? It means a Men’s Physique competitor obviously needs to be in shape but they shouldn’t be dry, grainy and shredded. The grainy, hard, striated look will NOT be rewarded in this new division. If competitors show up looking dry and shredded they will (or at least should be )marked down. Props to the judges for marking competitors down for that look already.  The judges are out to make a clear distinction between bodybuilding and Men’s Physique. Remember, they still can only judge what is presented to them on stage.

Tips & Observations:
These are just MY opinions but they seem to be shared by judges and others who have seen a show in person.

• DON’T have too much oil on.
It will wash you out and make you look like a basted Thanksgiving turkey.

• DO have some oil on.
No oil makes you look flat and your physique won’t “pop” on stage.

• DO have six pack abs.
If you don’t have abs, you won’t stand a chance of placing very high.

• Present with confidence.
If you’re looking down or unsure of yourself it shows. Walk with some swagga and show off your hard work. The crowd will react, as will the judges, to someone who carries themselves with confidence. That doesn’t mean cheese it up. Find the balance with out looking like a toolbag.

• Smile
I forgot this one initially but this is one of the most important ones on stage. Smiling conveys positive energy and people are drawn to it. If you’re frowning or scowling it won’t help you. Think about it, you’re draw to people who are smilingly and having fun more than bitter bodies. The stage is no different.

• Practice your posing/presentation.
Yes, I know as cheesy as it sounds competitors should practice. Yes, it’s only a front and back pose but if you don’t know how to present your physique it will be obvious on stage. It’s kind of like a photo shoot. You want to show your lines to flatter you physique, not detract from it.

• Shorts selection.
Some people feel the “board shorts” aren’t the way to go but like it or not, it’s one of the rules. They obviously allow the competitors to feature their upper body and not have to showcase their leg development but that’s beside the point. Choose flattering shorts and colors that work for YOUR physique. What worked for a guy who won another show, may or may not work for you. Colors are ranging the gamut and it goes back to what works for you.  Brighter colors will stand out more but they may also detract from your physique. Patterns can either accent your look or detract from it. Make sure you’re comfortable in the shorts and they fit. If they are too big and baggy, it doesn’t look good. They also shouldn’t be too tight. They shouldn’t go below your knee. They should be at the knee or two inches above it.

• Tanning
You should have a tan on stage. If you go too light you’ll look pale and washed out under the bright lights. You don’t want to go super dark or as dark as most bodybuilders.  Know what works for you. I say go a shade darker than a photo shoot but if you’re a pale dude that might mean you need 2-3 more shades. Every body is going to be different but you do need a tan.

• Diet
Do what works for you to be in your best shape. Some people will need to diet for weeks to get ready. I did. I got fat and out of shape and needed to diet 14 weeks to get into the shape I’m in now. It’s only because I made excuses, didn’t work out or eat as healthy as I should so I followed a bodybuilder type diet. I know some competitors who cleaned up their diet for a couple weeks and were ready. That’s the smarter way about it and one which should happen more often than not. Every competitor is different so don’t get caught up in what others are doing, focus on what you need to do.

• Day of the show
Some people have asked if you should deplete, carb up, pump up, etc. Again, it all depends on your physique. You may need to treat the contest like a bodybuilder would with depletion and carbing up in order to look your best. Some people may not need to. If you know your body, you’ll know what is needed to look your best. If that means eating rice cakes and peanut butter then do it, if it means woofing down a pizza then go for it.

• The Ladies
The overwhelming majority of women who have seen the competitors in the Men’s Physique division are drawn to it. So dudes, if you need a reason to compete let impressing the ladies be your motivation. I’ve had more than a dozen women tell me they’d love to judge it. Which isn’t a bad idea. It would get more women into the industry and on the judges panel. What do you think… Ladies would you judge it? I’m sure the guys wouldn’t mind.

 

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When it comes to the higher level of competition, like the NPC JR USA in May, the little details will decide who is awarded a pro card or not. If you have a kick ass physique but can’t present it, you won’t win. Let’s be honest, you need to be a good looking cat to be in contention. If you think your zoo-lander look or your “myspace face” makes you attractive, think again. Also your genetics will play a role in splitting hairs at the higher level. If you have jacked up abs or under/over developed shoulders it could make a difference. We won’t know the exact look for the future pro division until pro cards are awarded but look for the division to grow and get more and more defined in the months ahead.

Check out Mens’s Physique photos from the Muscle Contest event on bodybuilding.com.

 

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Be in Boulder This Saturday for the NPC Northern Colorado

March 30, 2011 by

The Colorado NPC season officially gets underway this weekend in Boulder, Colorado. The Boulder Theatre will play host once again to the NPC Northern Colorado competition. New this year is the Men’s Physique division has been getting a good deal of buzz. I’ll be competing in the division and I used the date to get myself back into shape. This contest is always a fun way to start the competitive season.

This show has produced many IFBB pros over the years on the women’s side of things from Heather Mae French to Rachel Cammon and more. One of the top male bodybuilders in the world, Phil Heath first competed at this contest. Who will be the next IFBB Pro to come out of this weekend’s event? We’ll have to wait until Saturday to find out but it’s sure to be a great show. The evening show always sells out, so get your tickets now and don’t wait to buy them at the door or you’ll be left out. Jeff Taylor does a tremendous job with his shows and this is sure to follow suit.

Abbie Burrows will be one of the special guest in attendance. Abbie made her pro debut last weekend at the Muscle Contest Pro Bikini where she placed third, qualifying her for the Olympia.

DATE: April 2, 2011

PLACE: BoulderTheater, 2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

TIMES:
Fri., April 1: 4-5:30pm EARLY Check-in for ANY competitor in this show.
Fri., April 1: 5:30-7pm Check-In for all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors only, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri., April 1: 7-8pm Check-In / Weigh-In for all BODYBUILDING and PHYSIQUE competitors only, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri., April 1: 8pm Prejudging meeting for BODYBUILDERS and PHYSIQUE competitors at Host Hotel,

Sat., April 2: 7:30am Prejudging meeting all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors at Boulder Theater,
Sat., April 2: 8:30 am FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejudging
Sat., April 2: 10am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging meeting at Boulder Theater
Sat., April 2: 11am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging
Sat., April 2: 5pm FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Finals
Sat., April 2: 7pm BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Finals

For more information visit: www.jefftaylor.com

 

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History Will Be Made at the 2011 NPC JR USA

March 17, 2011 by

The NPC JR USA contest has moved back to Charleston, South Carolina and will be held on May 21, 2011. This year’s contest will be one to watch as it is the first national show with the new Women’s and Men’s Physique divisions. This contest served as the first pro qualifier for the Bikini division. Shelsea Montes won the overall title that year and has since gone on to win a pro show and grace the Arnold and Olympia stages.

Two men and Two women will earn IFBB Pro status in the new physique divisions. There is only one chance to be the first in a new division. A title that no one else will ever stake claim to. Who will be crowned the first ever Women’s Physique Champion? We’ll have to wait a few more weeks but it will be here before you know it. A total of nine pro cards will be awarded in Charleston. Figure, Bikini, Women’s and Men’s physique division overall and runner-up winners will each receive Pro Cards. The overall fitness winner will be awarded her Pro Card.

Book your travel now. Southwest airlines is now flying into Charleston, which is definitely an added bonus. This is a great venue and an amazing time to be in Charleston. Visit www.npcjrusa.com for more information and if you have any questions contact Tres or Shannon and they’ll take care of you.

We’ll be there covering the action. If you plan to compete let us know!

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NPC Utah Open & Ironman Natural

March 17, 2011 by

This Saturday, March 19, over 100 competitors will take to the stage at the 2011 NPC Utah Open & Ironman Natural. Promoter Steve Schmall puts on a first class event and is doing a tremendous job with building up the NPC in the Salt Lake City area. Runner-up in the 2010 Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath will be guest posing and he’s always a fan favorite. I will be there photographing the event and covering all the action. If you’re attending be sure to say hello!

 

WHEN:
March 19, 2011

WHERE:
Cottonwood High School
5700 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah

TIME:
Prejudging: 9am
Finals: 6pm

Bring a can of food or a non-perishable food donation and receive $5 off your show ticket.

Visit NPCUTAH.com for more information.

 

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NPC San Diego Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships

March 17, 2011 by

This weekend Jon Lindsay will play host to his first National qualifying NPC event of the year.Over a 150 men and women will compete on Saturday in San Diego, California. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jerome Ferguson will server as the featured guest poser and will likely try to “let the dogs out” once again. Hardbody.com contributor Gina Aliotti will be the co-emcee of the event and be sure to say hello to her if you attend. Ron the ultimate “Yogi” Avidan will be there covering the action.

 

 

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Scottish Rite Event Center
1895 Camino del Rio S.
San Diego, CA 92108

Morning:
Athlete meeting 8am
Check-in/Weigh-in 8:30am

Doors open to public: 10:30am
Prejudging: 11am

Evening:
Athlete Meeting: 5:30pm
Doors Open to Public: 6pm
Finals: 6:30pm

Purchase tickets online at MuscleContest.com or call Jon Lindsay at 310-796-9181.

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2010 NPC Excalibur Photos & Results

December 9, 2010 by

The final NPC show of 2010 came to a close last weekend and Ron Avidan was there to captured it. The show ended up being the biggest event of the year in California with 292 competitors. I think Ron is still trying to recover from the event but he tells me it was “most excellent”. Congrats to all the competitors who achieved their goals.

Get the full results and photos from the show here. Any hardbody peeps compete in the show? Let us know how you did in the comments field below.

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2010 NPC Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta

November 3, 2010 by

This Sunday in downtown Denver, Colorado IFBB Fitness Pro Carla Sanchez will hold her annual Fitness Fiesta. This event is one of the few shows that showcases nothing but women (and a few male models). This year the event will be held on Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Curtis Hotel in Denver. Fitness Olympia Runner-Up Tanji Johnson will be in attendance along with a number of other performers. I’ll be there covering the event. If you’re in the Denver area check this event out.

The show will feature athletes competing in the following divisions:

* • NPC Women’s Fitness
* • NPC Figure
* • NPC Bikini
* • Jr. Fitness Routines
* • VPX Sports Male & Female Fitness Model Search
* • Fittest Couple
* • Hot Mama

And special performances by IFBB Fitness Pro and 2010 Fitness Olympia Runner-up, Tanji Johnson, The RockStarz, Motion Underground and more!

Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010
Time: Doors open at 10am for the Fitness & Fashion Expo. Competition begins at noon.
Place: Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-571-0300

Some added info for those of you who are attending or need a little extra incentive to check it out or enter.

• Show is at the Curtis Hotel on the 3rd floor. Parking available in the garage for $6 or valet for $12
• Pure Barre is sponsoring a FREE Pure Barre class immediately following the show, in the ballroom.  This is an AMAZING workout and sooo FUN!
• News 2 will be covering the event.
• Tokyo Joe’s is awarding $50 gift certificates to top 5 in all the model searches
• Colorado Athletic Club is awarding free one-month memberships to all model search winners
• Complimentary food and drinks will be available to all attendees
• VPX Sports Nutrition is giving ‘supplement swag bags’ to all ticket holders
• Music provided by Deejay Amen!  This will be HOT!!
• Fitness & Fashio EXPO is featuring awesome vendors, so bring $$! Great holiday shopping!
• Audience drawings throughout the show! Fabulous gifts from our sponsors & vendors!
• Meet our spectacular celebrity judges including Renee Herlocker and DaVarryl ‘Touch of Sleep’ Williamson.
• A rep from Wilhelmina modeling agency will also be on the celebrity judging panel!
• Tamayo Restaurant is one block away from The Curtis Hotel and is offering a special Pre-Fixed Menu for all Fitness Fiesta competitors and attendees for only $35 per person.  This is a delicious upscale Mexican restaurant.  Please call 720-946-1433 for reservations.
• We will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the ticket table, for Senior Answers and Services. This organization makes gift baskets for the elderly during the holidays and our donations will be greatly appreciated!
• AND, don’t forget…FAN FAVORITES are awarded to all model search categories and this is decided upon AUDIENCE VOTES, so invite all of your friends and family to vote for you on their ticket!!  Every vote counts and every year, this proves to be very exciting!!

Visit thefitnessfiesta.com for more information. See ya there!

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2010 NPC Texas State Championships Photos & Results

October 27, 2010 by

The 2010 NPC Texas State was held in conjunction with the IFBB Houston Pro Figure & Bikini contest. The results are in, photos are post and a few potential stars are on their way to the National NPC level.


Click here to get the full results from the 2010 NPC Texas State Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Bikini competition.

Photos from the show are available for purchase here.

If you were a competitor and would like to order the CD of your images, the form is available here. (pdf)

Bodybuilding.com also has photo coverage of the event posted.

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Live Coverage of The NPC Nationals

October 14, 2010 by

Follow all the action from 2010 NPC Nationals in Atlanta. Ron Avidan and I will be covering the event for Bodybuilding.com, Getbig.com and here on Hardbody.com. We’ll keep you updated on everything happening in Atlanta and help you feel like you’re there.

Please keep in mind that I am photographing the show while tweeting (during the show), which means I may misspell some things and not be able to respond directly to all your tweets. I’ll do the best I can to keep ya updated & give you an inside look behind-the-scenes. I’ll be tweeting under BBcomContests and Hardbodynews. Ron will be using @RonAvidan. Those of you tweeting about this weekend’s event, use the hashtag #NPCnationals. You can see what everyone is writing about related to the NPC Nationals at hashtags.org/npcnationals.

If you’re not on Twitter, you can stay on this page and refresh for the live call-outs and my opinions through out the weekend. We’ll also be posting photos on our Facebook Page throughout the weekend.


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Hardbody Guide to NPC Nationals in Atlanta

October 13, 2010 by

This weekend over 500 men and women will compete for IFBB Pro League Status. Two years ago Erin Stern was crowned the Figure National Champ and now she’s the current Olympia Figure queen. Last year Mindi Smith was awarded the top spot and she went on to win her pro debut at the Phoenix Pro. The NPC Nationals brings out some of the best physiques in all disciplines. This year is sure to be no different and we’ll be there covering all the action beginning with tomorrow’s check-in.

2010 Overall Champs – photo by Isaac Hinds

Here’s some helpful regarding this weekend’s event.

OFFICIAL STAGE PHOTOS ORDER FORM – Download the PDF. Bring this with you to check-in. The photo CD is cheaper if ordered the day of the show.

HOST HOTEL:
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 PeachTree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: 404-577-1234

The event will be held in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The show is flat seating and the event itself will be in the Centennial Ballroom.

TRAVEL:
To hotel/venue from Atlanta airport.
There are a few ways to get to the airport. I’ve taken a shared cab to this event before and it can be quick or painfully slow, depending on what time you arrive and the traffic. I also rode the M.A.R.T.A and if you’re on a budget this is the mode for you. I wouldn’t suggest it if you have 2-3 bags but if you’re traveling with one and a cooler you should be ok. Competitors might get a few strange looks for being orange but heck I got strange looks just for looking like regular schmuck. The terminal is next to the hotel so you won’t be lugging things for blocks.

The good thing is you have a variety of options depending on your budget and time.

Transportation from Hartsfield International airport:
Go to the transportation booth at the airport and ask for a shuttle to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta downtown. The hotel recommends the Atlanta Airport Shuttle Connection (ASSC). 404.762.3007. No reservations are necessary. It runs 6 a.m. to midnight from the airport and it leaves the hotel every 10 and 40 minutes after the hour. $16.50 one way/$29 round trip per person.

Limousine Service: This is for those of you who are big bawlers and travel with an entourage.
The Concierge can arrange a limousine service to pick guests up at the gate for $70.00 for a town car, $85.00 for a SUV or $125.00 for a stretch limousine.

Taxi Service:
To/From airport fee: $30.00 plus $2.00 per each additional person.
Downtown Zone includes: North Avenue/Ashby to North Avenue/Boulevard to Boulevard/Atlanta to Atlanta Avenue/I75-I85 to I75-I85/Georgia Avenue to Georgia Avenue/Glenn Street to Gleen Street/Ralph David Abernathy to Boulevard back to Ashby Street/North Ave.

Taxi Metered Rates:
$2.50 = First 1/7 mile
$2.00 = Each additional 1 mile
$21.00/hr = Waiting time

Taxi service within downtown Atlanta has an $8.00 minimum.

Greyhound/Trailways:
Taxi approx $7.00 plus tax

M.A.R.T.A.
(Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) $1.75 per ride. Rail system runs approx every 10 minutes. Hyatt Regency Atlanta is connected to Peachtree Center Train Station via Peachtree Center Mall. 20 minutes from Airport. (Airport pickup at baggage claim, TH Terminal. To get to Hyatt, take M.A.R.T.A. to the Peachtree Center Station and exit Northeast towards Peachtree Center Mall.

GYMS
The hotel has a gym but it’s usually packed. That’s to be expected at a competition. It’s open 24 hours a day and is FREE. There is a Gold’s Gym about a 8-10 minute walk from the host hotel. They have a very friendly staff and easy to work with. They have a Guest Pass available for $15/day or $25/week. The gym is open until 9pm on weekdays and 5:30pm on the weekends. Those of you looking to get an early work out in on Sunday will have to wait as they don’t open until 1pm on Sunday.

Gold’s GYM
215 Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA 30303

FOOD – The hotel has food and the breakfast buffet is decent but it’s what you’d expect from a hotel. There’s a Food Court in the Mall at Peachtree Center but it’s mostly fast food. If you want to venture out there are a number of places walking distance from the hotel.

• Hard Rock Cafe – close but usually slow service.
• Ray’s in the City – Variety of fish but not going to be your cheapest option.
• Willy’s Mexican Grill – Kind of like a Chipotle
• Hooters – what you’d expect from any Hooters
• Durango Steak House – Steak, fish and a variety of other American Menu items
• Morton’s Steak House

There are many more just ask the concierge for whatever you might be craving.

Grocery Store
The nearest grocery store is a ten minute drive from the hotel. If you have a car or don’t mind shelling out some cash for a taxi there is a Publix.

Sheets – Linens
This should be an obvious one for all competitors but bring your own sheets so you don’t ruin the hotel’s sheets. You will be charged for it and you don’t want to end up with THAT bill when you check out. Plus it causes problems for the promoter for future events.

Schedule of Events at HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA

Thursday, October 14
• 7:30 – 9pm Early Weigh-in Men
• 9-10pm -Early Weigh-in Women Bodybuilding
Early Check-in/Heigh Check Figure/Bikini

Friday, October 15
• 9-10:30am – Final Weigh-In/Check – All Athletes
• 3pm – Men’s Mandatory Meeting
• 4:30pm Men’s Prejudging
• 5pm – Women’s Bikini Mandatory Meeting
• Following the Men’s Prejudging – Bikini Prejudging

Saturday, October 16
• 7am – Women’s Bodybuilding Mandatory Meeting
• 8am – Women’s Bodybuilding Prejudging
• Women’s Figure Meeting & Prejudging following the Bodybuilding Prejudging
• 5pm – Top 15 Class Competitors Mandatory Meeting
• 6:30pm – FINALS – All Divisions

Show Hours/Ticket Prices

Friday, October 15th, 4:30 p.m.
Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Bikini Preliminaries
(Tickets $50 – General Admission)

Saturday, October 16th, 8:00 a.m.
Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Figure Preliminaries
(Tickets $35 – General Admission)

Saturday, October 16th, 6:30 p.m.
Finals for all Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini
(Tickets $125 & $75 – All Seats Reserved)

Tickets are available at www.nationalbodybuilding.com or at the door.

CONTACT INFO:
Betz/Larsen Event Management Inc.
104 Eleventh Avenue
Windermere, FL 34786
phone 407-876-4467 fax 407-876-5843
cell 407-342-4052 · email: Pambetz@aol.com

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Jen Hendershott NPC All Women’s Weekend

October 13, 2010 by

IFBB Fitness Pro Jen Hendershott has put on her promoter’s hat for the second time. The 2nd Annual Jen Hendershott All Woman’s Weekend and The Big Shott Classic Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding Championship will be held on October 23 in Charleston, South Carolina. This national qualifier will feature fitness, figure bikini and women’s bodybuilding.

DATE: October 23, 2010

LOCATION: Charleston, South Carolina

VENUE: The Sottile Theatre
44 GEORGE ST.
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

THE ALL WOMEN’S WEEKEND will include the following contests:
FITNESS: 1 CLASS

FIGURE: 3 CLASSES
CLASS A/SHORT: UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’4″
CLASS B/MEDIUM: 5’4″ UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’6″
CLASS C/TALL: OVER 5’6″

MASTERS FIGURE: 1 CLASS (OVER 35 YRS OF AGE, ID’S REQUIRED)

BIKINI: 2 CLASSES
CLASS A/SHORT: UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’4″
CLASS B/MEDIUM: OVER 5’4″

Visit getphatpromotions.com for more information on this event.

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NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships Competitor Breakdown

October 11, 2010 by

This weekend in Atlanta, Georgia 358 women will take the stage for the NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships. Here’s how the divisions breakdown BEFORE the official check-in. This is subject to change.

NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships Competitor Breakdown:

Women’s Bodybuilding:
Lightweight -9
Middleweight – 7
Light-heavyweight – 18
Heavyweight – 7
Total: 41

Bikini:
Class A – 17
Class B – 17
Class C – 29
Class D – 16
Class E – 24
Class F – 24
Total: 127

Figure:
Class A – 26
Class B – 26
Class C – 49
Class D – 30
Class E – 28
Class F – 31
Total: 190

Thanks to J.M. Manion via Around the NPC Facebook page for the assist.

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Notice to All 2010 NPC National Competitors

October 11, 2010 by

Those of you competing in this weekend’s NPC National Championships, take note of the news below.

NOTICE TO ALL 2010 NPC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETITORS

The following athletes are required to participate in The NPC NEWS Photo Shoot With J.M. Manion On Sunday, October 17th At The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel from 9 a.m. To 12 Noon:

• MEN’S OVERALL WINNER
• WOMEN’S OVERALL WINNER
• THE 6 FIGURE HEIGHT CLASS WINNERS
• THE 6 BIKINI HEIGHT CLASS WINNERS

Only the 4 Overall Winners are to bring their Overall Trophies.

The Men’s & Women’s Overall Winners should bring their posing suits and posing oil.

The 6 Bikini & 6 Figure Height Class winners need to bring their 2-piece competition suits along with any other 2-piece bikinis.

All Competitors Please Plan Accordingly With Your Travel Plans.

We’ll see you there.

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NPC Nationals Heats Up Atlanta

October 4, 2010 by

The 2010 NPC Nationals are right around the corner and Hardbody will be there covering all the action. Two years ago, Erin Stern took home top honors in the Figure Division and now she’s the Figure Olympia Champ. Who will we see take home the Figure crown this time?

ATLANTA – The bodies are fierce, and so is the competition as the fall kicks off blazing hot with the NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships with top athletes poised to battle it out in the “HOTLANTA POSEDOWN.”

Over 500 of the country’s leading ultimate bodybuilding athletes will set their sights on Atlanta as they prepare to show off their tanned and toned bodies in a series of competitions, which will crown the best of the best in their respective categories for bodybuilding, figure, bikini and the coveted overall men’s and women’s championships.

The event, which will be held on October 15th & 16th at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s Centennial Ballroom (265 Peachtree Street NW), is officially sanctioned by the National Physique Committee of the USA (NPC), which makes this event a qualifying round for the pinnacle Olympia Competition! The NPC is the NCAA of competitive amateur bodybuilding and sanctions more than 1,000 events around the country, which lead up to this – the “crown jewel” and premier championship event.

Show hours are:

Friday, October 15th, 4:30 p.m.
Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Bikini Preliminaries
(Tickets $50 – General Admission)

Saturday, October 16th, 8:00 a.m.
Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Figure Preliminaries
(Tickets $35 – General Admission)

Saturday, October 16th, 6:30 p.m.
Finals for all Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini
(Tickets $125 & $75 – All Seats Reserved)

Tickets are available at www.nationalbodybuilding.com or at the door.

HOTLANTA POSEDOWN EXPO – Serving as the platform for the world’s top fitness products and services, the Expo will feature exhibits from more than 60 of the country’s most popular sports related companies. Industry leaders like GNC, MuscleTech and Met-Rx will showcase their newest innovations in the Centennial Ballroom.

Many of the current IFBB pro bodybuilders, fitness and figure athletes, along with other sports celebrities will be in attendance. In years past, the event attracted a wide range of noteworthy athletes from NFL and NBA players to WWE pro wrestlers and UFC fighters.

Contact:
HOTLANTA POSEDOWN
Pam Betz, Event Manager
407-876-4467
pambetz@aol.com
www.nationalbodybuilding.com

You can follow the show on twitter @2010Hotlanta. When tweeting the action use the hashtag #NPCnationals. Are you competing in the show or know someone who is? Post in the comments below and let us know who to watch for. See ya in Atlanta!

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IFBB Figure Pro Courtney West Interviews IFBB Bikini Pro Shelsea Montes

September 21, 2010 by

Shelsea “Six Pack” Montes was the very first IFBB Bikni pro, winning the 2009 NPC JR USA overall bikini title. She qualified for the Bikini Olympia this year in New York. Fellow IFBB Pro Courtney West caught up with Six Pack after the 2010 NPC JR USA. Shelsea trains with Fitness Olympia Champ Adela Garcia as she heads into this weekend’s big dance. Adela makes a special appearance in the video, wielding a sword.

Watch Shelsea compete in the first ever Bikini Olympia this Friday in Las Vegas.

Filed Under: Interviews, NPC, Videos

4x Fitness Champ Adela Garcia Flex’n in Texas

September 21, 2010 by

The overall NPC JR USA men’s bodybuilding champ was absent from the NPC NEWS photo shoot so 4x Fitness Olympia Champion Adela Garcia stood in. Check out this behind-the-scenes video of Adela getting her flex on.

Filed Under: NPC, Videos

Backstage with Nicole Nagrani

September 21, 2010 by

This video was shot the night before Nicole Nagrani won the overall bikini title at the NPC Team Universe. Find out what she had to say about competing with her mom and who she has a little down low crush on.

Filed Under: NPC, Videos

2010 NPC JR USA Photos

September 2, 2010 by

Check out the photographic coverage from the NPC JR USA on Bodybuilding.com. Those of you looking to purchase photos will find those available next week. Congrats to all the winners and those of you who accomplished your goals.

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Filed Under: IFBB & NPC, NPC

2010 NPC Jr. USA Figure Results

August 29, 2010 by

Overall
Solevi Hernandez

Class A
1. Jordan Meyer
2. Aketa Thomas
3. Alicia Bell
4. Alicia Gifford
5. Christine Anderson
6. Anne Strauch
7. Krissy Richard
8. Kawana McCough
9. Betzabe Arnaiz
10. Alicia Meza
11. Jo Burleson
12. Cheri Nguyen

Class B
1. Solevi Hernandez**
2. Tatiana Koshman
3. Cindy Martinez
4. Megan Wyble
5. Leslie Hasselbach
6. Monique Anreson
7. Sandi Gravatt

Class C
1. Rose Ronquillo
2. Carla Sizemore
3. Tara Hollingsworth
4. Kalani Barber
5. Allison Frahn
6. Adriana Sanchez
7. Abby Busby
8. Tiffany Ryan
9. Kisha Nicole Wilson
10. Lauren Stogner
11. Bonnie Bundy

Class D
1. Lacy Taylor
2. Tennille Ray
3. Christina Larson
4. Christine Mouser
5. Ginger Haas
6. Jessica Bourcier
7. Jennifer Winters
8. Joni Neilson
9. Stephanie Flores
10. Elena Erickson
11. Tamara Remmers
12. Desha Hout

Class E
1. Kimberly Sheppard**
2. Christy Hill
3. Summer Rogers
4. Kimberly Renee
5. Elizabeth Pollison
6. Jessica Vetter

Class F
1. Sara Polston
2. Amy Palmquest
3. Michelle Beck
4. Shonte Turner
5. Stephanie Toomy
6. Anissa Payne
7. Wanda Gil

**New IFBB Pros

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

2010 NPC Jr. USA Bikini Results

August 29, 2010 by

Overall
Vanessa Prebyl

Class A
1. Alexis Weiner
2. Tara Granberry
3. Elena White
4. Kierstin Flores

Class B
1. Priscilla Barrera
2. Jennifer Chapman
3. Jennifer Pimental
4. Mercedes Perez
5. Gidget Migliaccio
6. Ella DeLallo
7. Mandie Taketa
8. Stephanie Jones

Class C
1. Vanessa Prebyl**
2. Charish Hammond
3. Cheryl Foster
4. Stacy Miller
5. Venus Ramos
6. Ashley Rich

Class D
1. Christy Merritt**
2. Ashley Gay
3. Tawna Eubanks
4. Shauna Hudrall
5. Heather Burman
6. Stacey Naito
7. Judy Replogle
8. Shauna Smith
9. Kara Esades
10. Audrina Torres
11. Shannon Rockweiler
12. Jennifer Childs
13. Sarah Brooks
14. Amy Campbell
15. Sherry Hasty
16. Dixie Reynolds
16. Karin Traber
16. Jessica Esposito

Class E
1. Michelle Maxwell
2. Crystal King
3. Michelle Hanson
4. Keridon Davis
5. Shannon Griffee
6. Hillary Jones
7. Brittney Touchton
8. Emily Carey
9. Christy Johns
10. Janaee Adams

Class F
1. Jennifer Rankin
2. Crystal Mathews
3. Kendra Warren
4. Tiffany Gilley
5. Stephanie Bentley
6. Tianna Flores
7. Monica Perez

** Qualified for IFBB Pro Status

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

2010 NPC Jr. USA Fitness / Women’s BB Results

August 29, 2010 by

Fitness Results

Overall
Rachel Johnson**

Short
1. Babette Mulford
2. Skye Fisher

Medium
1. Rachel Johnson
2. Michelle Gales
3. Viko Newman

Tall
1. Lena Mishin
2. Alissa Carpio
3. Dawnice Beckley

Women’s Bodybuilding Results
Overall
Olivia Terry

Heavyweight
1. Olivia Terry

Light Heavyweight
1. Emanuela Silvagni
2. Dominique Durand
3. Lisa Guameiri
4. LaQuita Sanders

Middleweight
1. Marie Samperio
2. Martha Ibarra

Lightweight
1. Brenda Boyd
2. Emily Berryman

**Qualified for IFBB PRO STATUS

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

Live Coverage from the NPC JR USA

August 27, 2010 by

Follow all the action from the 2010 NPC Jr USA. The competitors are checking in today and the prejudging will kick off tomorrow morning. The numbers for the female bodybuilders and the fitness competitors are disappointing. There’s a pro card up for grabs in the Fitness division and only 11 8 women TOTAL are slated to compete. Only 11 female bodybuilders total are schedule to compete. The bikini and figure will dominate the show and I look for a couple very competitive new pros to leave Houston.

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I’ll do the best I can to keep ya updated & give you an inside look behind-the-scenes. I’ll be tweeting under BBcomContests and Hardbodynews through out the weekend. If you’re not on Twitter, you can stay on this page and refresh for the live call-outs and thoughts as they happen today.


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Notice To All 2010 NPC JR USA Championships Competitors

August 25, 2010 by

Those of you competing in the 2010 NPC JR USA show this weekend, take note of the following announcement.

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The Following Athlete’s Are Required To Participate In The NPC NEWS Photo Shoot With J.M. Manion on Sunday, August 29 At The Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Sugar Land Hotel Swimming Pool 9 a.m. To Approximately 12 Noon:

• MEN’S OVERALL WINNER
• WOMEN’S OVERALL WINNER
• THE OVERALL FITNESS WINNER THAT QUALIFIED FOR THE IFBB
• THE 2 FIGURE HEIGHT CLASS WINNERS THAT QUALIFIED FOR THE IFBB
• THE 2 BIKINI HEIGHT CLASS WINNERS THAT QUALIFIED FOR THE IFBB

– Only The 5 Overall Winners Are To Bring Their Overall Trophies.
– The Men’s & Women’s Overall Winners Are To Bring Their Posing Suit & Posing Oil.
– The Bikini, Figure & Fitness Class Winners That Qualified For The IFBB Are To Bring Their 2-Piece Competition Suits Along With At Least 1 Other 2-Piece Bikini.

Tentative Schedule As Follows:
9 a.m. – Photograph For The NPC News Featuring The 5 Overall Winners Only (Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding; Bikini, Fitness & Figure)
Immediately Following Will Be Individual Photos Of The Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding & Fitness Overall Winners

10:00 a.m. – Arrival Of Other Bikini & Figure Class Winners That Qualified For The IFBB For Group Photos

* All Women Please Arrive With Hair & Make-up Done*

All Competitors Please Plan Accordingly With Your Travel Plans.

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2010 NPC JR USA Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships

August 23, 2010 by

This weekend hundreds of hardbodies will head to Houston, Texas for the 2010 NPC Jr USA. This event was traditionally held in the Spring and for the last few years took place in Charleston, South Carolina. The move to Houston was intended to help centralize the location and provide easier access for competitors across the US. Thus far it looks like the move is paying off. Promoters, Tres Bennett and Lee Thompson have assembled a terrific crew and are sure to put on a first class event.

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I’ll be there photographing the event as “the official NPC photographer”. If you’re competing and would like to order photos email me at info @ liftstudios.com for an order form. I’ll also be covering the event here and on twitter via @BBcomcontests. Use the hashtag #JRUSA for this event if you’re tweeting.

The overall Fitness winner  and the top two in the overall Figure and Bikini comparisons will earn IFBB Pro status. This is one of last chance for competitors to move on to the pro ranks. Tickets for the night show are nearly sold out so order yours before it’s too late. Get complete details at www.npcjrusa.com.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 27, 2010
Stafford Convention Center – 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Weigh-in / Check-in (Men): Meeting Room TBA
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Weigh-in / Check-in (All Women): Meeting Room TBA
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Final Weigh-in / Check-in (Men & Women): Mtg. Rm. TBA

Saturday, August 28, 2010
Stafford Convention Center – 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477

7:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Women’s Fitness)
7:30 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Women’s Bodybuilding)
8:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Men’s Bodybuilding)
9:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Women’s Figure / Bikini)
9:00 a.m. – Prejudging Begins!

*Meeting times subject to change depending on number of athletes, official meeting times will be given at weigh-in/check-ins.*

6:00 p.m. – Top 15 Men/Women/Fitness/Figure/Bikini Competitors Mandatory Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Doors open to the public
7:00 p.m. – Finals – All

See ya in Houston!

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2010 NPC Bikini Results

August 3, 2010 by

The Bikini division hit the NPC USA stage for a second time and six women were awarded IFBB pro cards. Ali Rosen was crowned the overall winner and will waste no time making her pro debut as she heads into this weekend’s IFBB Jacksonville Pro. Congratulations to all the winners.

2010 NPC USA Bikini Results – Click here to view all Bikini photos.

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Six new IFBB Bikini Pros.

Class A – View All Bikini A Photos.
1. Theresa Byrne – 8 – IFBB Pro
2. Noy Debeer – 8
3. Jenny Phantharath – 15
4. Narmin Assria – 19
5. Katie Barnes – 32
6. Joy Grajo – 34
7. Anh Jung – 35
8. Elena White – 37
9. Jennifer Dominguez – 37
10. Natalie Kambarova – 55
11. Ashley Hergenrader – 57
12. Nicole Peralta – 60
13. Traci Newton – 61
14. Jackie Otto – 68

Class B – View All Bikini B Photos.
1. Rachael Labender – 14 – IFBB Pro
2. Elle DeLallo – 14
3. Tiffany Berumen – 15
4. Jennifer Chapman – 15
5. Lisa Le – 17
6. Joyce Dabuet – 37
7. Christina Giese – 37
8. Francesca Hartman – 39
9. Jennifer Pimental – 40
10. Grace Carney – 50
11. Mandie Taketa – 55
12. Clare Cui – 65
13. Skye Taylor – 69
14. Jennifer Whalen – 73
15. Christina Conley – 77
16. Holly Miller – 78
16. Bianca Calhoun – 78
16. Jennifer Turnbull

Class C – View All Bikini C Photos.
1. Cathy Miller – 9 – IFBB Pro
2. Vanessa Prebyl – 13
3. Ashley Bell – 16
4. Melissa Chomos – 18
5. Tatum Miranda – 18
6. Taylor Matheny – 27
7. April Deweese – 41
8. Tiffany Desimone – 44
9. Karlee Hoskins – 44
10. Monica Eiler – 46
11. Toby Tokunaga – 52
12. Brutani Campanoli -54
13. Lisa Campbell – 67
14. Roxanna Wood – 72
15. Brieana Winn – 75
16. Tamara White – 76
16. Lauren Salgado – 78
16. Tara Santosuosso – 80
16. Brandi Tamor – 80
16. Adrianne Pelt – 80
16. Stephanie Parsons – 80
16. Ashley Moore – 80
16. Julia Laquer – 80
16. Michaelyn Hamm – 80
16. Alejandra Palacios – 80
16. Rachel Elwell – 80
16. Dawn Capehart – 80
16. Kimberly Bridges – 80
16. Carolyn Bryant – 80

Class D – View All Bikini D Photos.
1. Brandy Leaver – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Robyn Ray – 10
3. Zlata Sushchik – 15
4. Stacey Alexander – 20
5. Tyren Dana – 31
6. Stacey Naito – 31
7. Jennifer Long – 39
8. Angelique Costa – 40
9. June Goudreau – 41
10. Kelly Biggs – 45
11. Alexandra Zerega – 55
12. Venus Ramos – 66
13. Katie Rice – 66
14. Elizabeth Gil – 71
15. Kelsey Green – 72
16. Jamie Polk – 75
16. Melissa Larsen – 80
16. Theresa Orsini – 80
16. Sopresa Hall – 80
16. Sarah McLellan – 80
16. Heidi Dunstheimer – 80
16. Angela Dixon – 80
16. Kardena Pauza – 80
16. Brittany O’Conner – 80
16. Audrey Murdick – 80

Class E – View All Bikini E Photos.
1. Alison Rosen – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Stephanie Magoon – 12
3. Allison Whittney – 15
4. Taylor Jerbasi – 18
5. Christina Hefner – 29
6. Michelle Hanson – 38
7. Summer White – 41
8. Abby Phillips – 43
9. Tawna Eubanks – 47
10. Crystal King – 47
11. Angel Whitmire – 48
12. Nicole Weber-Ziaolhagh – 50
13. Antoinette Bejarano – 73
14. Emily Carey – 73
15. Jennifer Meadows – 76
16. Shanon Colbath – 77
16. Lee-Ann Ellison – 78
16. Leslie Thompson – 80
16. Clenet Vaughn – 80
16. Michaela Grodon – 80
16. Michelle Teems – 80
16. Janelle Saitone-McGuire – 80
16. Diane Rudholm – 80
16. Kelli Michelle – 80
16. Heather Holstad – 80
16. Shandi Hudson – 80
16. Christina Lewis – 80
16. Dawn Fernandez – 80
16. Gina Beccaria – 80

Class F – View All Bikin F Photos.
1. Brooke Mora – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Samantha Morris – 15
3. Mary Gines – 15
4. Jill Lane – 20
5. Katie Coles – 21
6. Brendy Scheerer – 28
7. Meegan Cameron – 37
8. Shameen Cochrell – 40
9. Natassia Buchanan – 43
10. Kelin Covington – 48
11. Emilee O’Rear – 54
12. Sarah Benjamin – 60
13 Rachel Brugman – 72
14. Rhiannon Genov – 75
15. Piper McWhorter – 76
16. Natasha Sweatte – 76
16. Kim Hils- 79
16. Paige OBrien – 80
16. Desirae Duby – 80

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

2010 NPC USA Figure Results

August 3, 2010 by

The NPC Figure competitors continue to represent the largest number of entrants. There were over 100 hardbody women on stage in Vegas but only six would graduate to the IFBB Pro League. Each class winner was awarded IFBB Pro status. Texas stand-out Courtney West was not only the F Class winner but also took home the overall crown.

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Overall comparison – all six women earned IFBB Pro status.

2010 NPC USA Figure Results – View all Figure Photos here.
Scores are shown after the competitor’s names.

Class A – View All A Class photos.
1. Mandy Henderson -10 – IFBB Pro
2. Sarah Dominguez – 13
3. Tina Francis – 15
4. Wendy Fortino – 16
5. Laura Santos – 28
6. Christine Anderson – 28
7. Sheanni Vanderbilt – 37
8. Donna Anderson – 39
9. Maria Aracena – 49
10. Tamara Ashton – 52
11. Molly Goodwin – 57
12. Kristine Bjornstad – 57
13. Amber Edwards – 62
14. Alicia Meza – 75
15. Sylvia Lopez-Roule – 79
16. Jenaliegh Schroder – 79
16. Jennifer Whitfield – 79
16. Krissy Richard  – 79
16. Francesca Signorelli – 80
16. Mai Hendrick-Carpenter – 80
16. Aubrey Reavis – 80
16. Kimmie Morgan – 80
16. Moira McCormack – 80
16. Shawna Kondo – 80
16. Jennifer Jaques-Conn – 80
16. Kelly Ferguson – 80
16. Amy DeGiovine – 80
16. Maria Cabading – 80
16. Kimberly Bermudez – 80
16. Carolyn Wang – 80

Class B – View all Figure B Class photos here.
1. Julia Aragon – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Gemma Santos – 14
3. Darice Castro – 15
4. Irina Kiselev – 18
5. Stephanie Sweeney – 25
6. Jennifer Smythe – 31
7. Tori Allman – 39
8. Diane Singh – 39
9. Cindy Martinez – 46
10. Brittany Ramsey – 48
11. Cinderella Richardson – 50
12. Chazz Anderson – 60
13. Erika Kikuchi 65
14. Michelle Krause – 70
15. Laura Jones – 74
16. Brandy Hanson – 76
16. Janae Stewart  – 80
16. Carissa Stidger – 80
16. Anissa Ramos – 80
16. Elizabeth Velez – 80
16. Amalia Ralar – 80
16. Heather Misra – 80
16. Brandy Seal-DeTracy – 80
16. Mallory Berger – 80
16. Rebecca Canez – 80
16. Genevieve Celaya – 80
16. Kelly Decolati – 80
16. Cecilia Cafiero – 80
16. Arlin Mossholder – 80
16. Katrinka Danielson – 80

Class C – View All Figure C Photos Here.
1. Rachel Gichert – 11 – IFBB Pro
2. Casey Brocato – 12
3. Kalani Barber – 14
4. Dani Ronquillo – 18
5. Shannon Dahlum – 25
6. Monica Specking – 25
7. Christine Gardner – 42
8. Wendy Delvecchio – 47
9. Grace Rivera – 48
10. Naomi Sexton – 48
11. Adriana Sanchez – 51
12. April DeLaPaz – 51
13. Dana Wilson – 67
14. Jaime Taylor – 71
15. Aneta Yanga – 77
16. Ivonne Acosta – 78
16. Angela Smith – 80
16. Michelle Smith – 80
16. Sarah Thielen – 80
16. Betty Vasquez – 80
16. Stephanie Willes – 80
16. Kellie Sullivan – 80
16. Erica Ingram – 80
16. Kimber Caputo – 80
16. Brittany Lavato – 80
16. Brigitte Doleshal – 80
16. Rachel Dusek – 80
16. Nichole Guenther – 80
16. Sarah Pawlicki – 80
16. Amber Bridges – 80

Class D – View All Figure D Photos Here.
1. Deena Walsh – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Meredith Berthelson – 10
3. Joni Neilson – 14
4. Heather Grace – 23
5. Heather Dees – 26
6. Julie Mayer-Hyman – 31
7. Laura Bailey – 32
8. Sheila Mettler – 39
9. Ryan Everson – 51
10. Katie Peterson – 51
11. Brandy Smith – 63
12. Nicole Pearson – 64
13. Kapiolani Laronal – 64
14. Natalie Vanderham – 65
15. Dextria Sapp – 65
16. Sheri Suppes – 80
16. Lisa Stark – 80
16. Amanda White – 80
16. Elisa Romero – 80
16. Laurie Kitts – 80
16. Autier Singleton-Taylor – 80
16. Tiffany Waddell – 80
16. Jenn Kelley – 80
16. Elizabeth Shafer – 80
16. Lauri Faraschuk – 80
16. Christine Favazzo – 80
16. Mary Jarmolowich – 80
16. Kathy Laucius – 80
16. Amy McDougall – 80
16. Wendi Medders – 80
16. Kerryne Brown – 80
16. Rachel Pahlmann – 80
16. Melissa Candreilli – 80

Class E – View All Figure E Photos Here.
1. Stephanie McDonald- 8  – IFBB Pro
2. Alecia Rankovic – 11
3. Christine Kluger – 14
4. Amy Vetter – 20
5. Christy Hill – 21
6. Amanda Quinlan – 34
7. Ginger Jaimes – 37
8. Krista Dunn – 39
9. Avis Ware – 41
10. Tammy Bravomalo – 50
11. Megan Reynolds – 55
12. Kerri Smith – 62
13. Summer Rogers – 66
14. Myriam Charleston – 68
15. Bridgette Moody – 74
16. Jessica Rinaldi – 80
16. Kayte Steenberg – 80
16. Christine Moore – 80
16. Jill Rudison – 80
16. Marcy McCaskey – 80
16. Cindy Angulo – 80
16. Sheri Bales – 80
16. Angela Beavers – 80
16. Jodi Braun – 80
16. Shamika Copenhagen – 80
16. Jennifer Delgado – 80
16. Danielle Edmonds – 80
16. Michelle Geist – 80
16. Brooke Ence – 80
16. Leslie Kerns – 80
16. Kimberly Renee – 80

Class F – View All Figure F Photos Here.
1. Courtney West – 5  – IFBB Pro & Overall Winner
2. Monique Varela – 11
3. Rebecca Bowers – 14
4. Michelle Bates – 18
5. Hannah Ringholm – 27
6. Myschon Bales – 29
7. Kristina Tjernlund – 38
8. Cheryl Lenzer – 38
9. Jennifer Scott – 42
10. Elizabeth DeFalco – 51
11. Lena Eberling – 58
12. Stephanie Nadeau – 58
13. Kelley Haner – 59
14. Anissa Payne – 69
15. Lindsey Pridgen – 73
16. Stephanie Gruner – 78
16. Draga Rutherdale – 80
16. Amy Sedlatschek – 80
16. Jodi Tiahrt – 80
16. Tielle Monette – 80
16. Stacy Langer – 80
16. Kimberly Lairet – 80
16. Veronica Jackson – 80
16. Kimberly Dickson – 80
16. Jennie Boyd – 80
16. Claudia Aquino – 80
16. Deanna Rabosky – 80

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

NPC USA Results – Women’s Bodybuilding

August 3, 2010 by

Two pro cards were awarded over the weekend with the heavyweight class winner, Sarah Hayes taking the overall title. Light heavyweight winner, Jennifer Scarpetta secured the second pro card. It was a very competitive line-up and one that showed conditioning alone doesn’t always win shows. It’s about who has the most complete physique, from head to toe and how it’s presented on the day of the show. Congratulations to all the women who competed in this event.

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New IFBB Pros – Jennifer Scarpetta and Sarah Hayes

2010 NPC USA WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING RESULTS
View all women’s bodybuilding photos. Scores are listed behind the name of competitor

Lightweight – View Lightweight Photos
 1. Clair O’Connell – 5
2. Marina Lopez – 10
3. Denise Dinger – 16
4. Brenda Beitia – 22
5. Barbra Fletcher – 22
6. Anne Marie Kam – 30
7. Michelle DeVere – 35
8. Genevieve Moreno – 40
9. Ligia Orantes – 45

Middleweight – View Middleweight Photos
1. Marla Murray – 6
2. Amy Sibcy – 9
3. Lucy Jenkins – 16
4. Gail Auerbach – 19
5. Mia Howard – 30
6. Tomefafa Ameko – 32
7. Patricia Corbett – 35
8. Elizabeth Kish – 38
9. Angela Robertson – 40
10. Leann George – 52
11. Nancy Brigham – 56
12. Pamela Hannam – 60
13. Yanez Boykin – 63

Light Heavyweight – View Light Heavyweight Photos
 1. Jennifer Scarpetta – 5 – IFBB Pro
2. Natalie Ariel – 10
3. LaDawn McDay – 16
4. Kate Cooper – 19
5. Jacqueline Horan – 27
6. Karen Choat – 28
7. FaTima Johnson – 36
8. Dani Craig – 42
9. Julie Assa – 44
10. Leslie Crook – 54
11. Lizette Pegueros – 54
12. Brandi Akers – 55

Heavyweight – View Heavyweight Photos
1. Sarah Hayes – 5 Overall Winner – IFBB Pro
2. Angela Rayburn – 11
3. Holly Geersen – 14
4. Jennifer Gutierrez – 20
5. Kris Clark – 25
6. Gabriella Nicander – 31
7. Amanda Folstad-Ptak – 37
8. Vicki Manfredi – 37
9. Sateash Berge – 45
10. Heidi Hegg – 50

Filed Under: Contest Results, NPC

Live Coverage from Las Vegas – NPC USAs

July 30, 2010 by

Follow all our tweets from the 2010 NPC USA. Ron Avidan and I will be tweeting from the event as well as photographing the action. Ron will be backstage while I will be front and center in the pit. I’ll be tweeting under BBcomContests and Hardbodynews. If you’re not on Twitter, you can stay on this page and refresh for the live call-outs and get our thoughts on the events as they happen today.



Filed Under: NPC

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