We can’t help but to notice the regular buzz and flurry of activity Tweeting from the twitter account of incredibly strong Czech bodybuilder, Katka Kyptová.  Here’s some information on her including a huge photo gallery and by all means follow her on Twitter!

My Loves:
hard workout! Cardio. Fitness. Coffee Heaven. Hello Kitty, Focení.Rachlá car. R & B / neo soul / hip-hop. Dance. Daniel Millman. Victorias Secret. High Heels.Intellectual conversation. Sexual experiences. Las Vegas. Sushi. Espresso. Dry Martini. Jahody. Coconut Body Lotion. Vanilla. Chocolate protein. Chillout music. Sauna. Inline. Puffed rice. Abercrombie & Fitch. Aéropostale. Candles. Incense. Herbs. Carnitine Drink!

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How I relax: a massage, sauna, salt cave, a glass of good wine with friends, watching fairy tales:)

What I was addicted:): on the move, counting calories ), on rice, the music, the fragrant bars and on the people:)

What can not be without: without my breakfast )) (puffed rice with protein ….: o) and without moving:)

What I am: friendly, always smiling, sociable, tolerant, sensitive, open, phlegmatic and still hyper

Motto: People who can not understand the value we have for growth. Those with whom souzníme have the value of benefits. Both are equally important, although the first is quite annoying and the other vice versa.

Education:Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Education, majoring in Sports Management

• National Academy of Physical Culture – Cardiofitness (fitness trainer Sports II. Class)

• FISAF (specialization Muscle conditioning)

• Eva Blahušové Wellness – Pilates instructor

• FACE – Bosu Core Diploma

• FACE – Bosu Fitness

• FACE – Bosu Strength

• 3D FITNESS – TRX

• FACE – Personnel training in pregnancy and after childbirth

• FACE – Health and functional training for current clients

Work: I work with a personal trainer and fitness advice on healthy lifestyle

Specialization: Sport diagnostics, training for increasing fitness, reducing intensive training, training to support muscle growth, flexibility, training, compensation practice, removing imbalances, training of lower back pain in pregnancy and after childbirth, nutrition for athletes and the general population, the influence of nutrition on health, alternative treatment for diseases.  Katka Kaptopva Twitter

Queen of Women’s Fitness and Bodybuilding.

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“Monica Brant is the most important figure in the history of the women’s fitness movement!”
(Quoted by Jim Rosenthal, former Senior Writer- Weider Publications) 

“Monica Brant- Her name is as familiar to fitness as Joe Namath’s is to football!”
(Quoted by Contributing Writer, Lara McGlashan for Muscle & Fitness Magazine)

Since her first appearance as a cover girl for Muscle & Fitness Magazine in November 1994 Monica has gained momentum and remains at the top of the female fitness world, evident by her unprecedented national and international magazine exposure – over 100 covers and almost as many articles/interviews to this date with fans worldwide.

Taking a step back in time, Monica was raised accustomed to hard work. Growing up on a 20-acre ranch, where her mom was a professional horse trainer for 15 years, Monica was riding and showing horses of all disciplines since the age of 7. To this day, as a loved hobby, Monica still enjoys riding; (Equitation & Jumpers being her favorite); however, currently owns a Quarter Horse gelding named ‘Storm’.

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Throughout Jr High and High School, Monica was also a zealous athlete; as a sprinter, hurdler, long/triple jumper during track season and was on the volleyball team every year as well. To this day, one of her favorite and proudest moments in athletics happened during her sophomore year when she was a member of the Texas State Mile Relay Winning team, running her leg of a quarter mile with a time of 57.4 seconds!

After graduating from high school and attending college, Monica started her first steps towards the fitness stage by competing in local and statewide bikini contests and working part time as a San Antonio Corona & Budweiser girl.
During the four years entering contests winning a brand new Ford Mustang (car) was her top prize…not only providing a good amount of income from the winnings but also building her confidence for stage.

In 1991, with the help of a personal trainer, Monica started a weightlifting program and viewed the fitness publications for the first time where she noticed a photo of Marla Duncan winning a fitness competition. Marla’s beauty and physique inspired her to try the fitness competitions as well. Just a few months later, Monica competed and won her first show in Arizona!
Still based in TX and competing locally as an amateur for a few years Monica decided to make the move in 1995 to Los Angeles where, to her surprise, she was able to turn her ‘fitness hobby’ into a legitimate career. After her profitable move and earning her first pro win at the 1995 Jan Tana Pro Fitness Classic she was invited to compete in the first ever prestigious IFBB Fitness Olympia competition also in 1995.
Monica continued to compete in 1-3 Fitness competitions a year through 1999 with several invites to the IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Fitness International and IFBB Fitness Olympia including a Championship win at the 1998 Fitness Olympia that was held in Nice, France!

The ‘Olympia’ has been considered for years as the pinnacle of Professional bodybuilding, remembering Arnold Schwarzenegger made his mark in the history of bodybuilding by winning the Men’s IFBB Bodybuilding Olympia title.
Post IFBB Fitness Olympia 1999, she decided to retire from the Fitness stage; however, she continually booked magazine shoots for covers/features as well as made guest appearances worldwide (Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Argentina, St Martin, Bahamas, Jamaica) promoting  fitness, wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
After 3.5 years hiatus from professional fitness competitions; Monica was invited to compete in the first Professional FIGURE International (2003) at the prestigious IFBB Arnold Sports Festival and went on to compete as the first athlete to ever compete in more than one division of the Olympia competition. (Fitness & Figure)

Unlike Figure’s sister division, Fitness, the Figure category has no dance/strength/fitness routine involved but is comprised of a physique round. The competitors are judged by a panel of experienced judges on their symmetry, full muscle bellies, conditioning of their “physique package’ and stage presence including their grace/poise

More recently (after 16 years of competing in the IFBB Pro Divisions) Monica decided to expand her network and was invited to the WBFF Professional Figure division where she won the 2010 WBFF Pro Figure Championships in Toronto, Canada.

Beyond the stage, Monica works at balancing her “normal” daily schedule of training, traveling for appearances, networking with fans online, personal training/nutritional consulting with her ongoing fitness modeling.
Out of all the years of exposure in the publications, one of her most proud accomplishments was in June 2003 were Monica was honored with the solo spot on ‘Muscle & Fitness’ Magazine; one of very few women to have this opportunity in the history of M&F Magazine!

More recently (Dec 2010-Jan 2011) Monica was featured on the cover of (5) international publications in which all included interviews as well.
Karen Hawley, Former Senior Art Director (1998-2003) – Muscle & Fitness Her’s says, “Monica’s accomplishments speak for themselves, she simply shines – truly a fitness icon for the millennium!”

Monica’s love of helping others achieve their own personal goals is the driving factor in her motivation for her lifestyle. Publishing her first book in 2006 titled, “Monica Brant’s Secrets to Staying Fit & Loving Life!” and hosting the F.E.M. (Fun! Educational! Motivational!) Camps for women interested in fitness, competing, modeling and nutrition are just a few ways Monica works to give back to the fitness community. Historically, the F.E.M. Camps are held throughout the USA, Canada, Australia and Iceland.

At the present time, Monica has relocated to beautiful Austin, TX where she is a member of the Mayor’s Fitness Council and networks with various Austin trainers to extend her fitness assocations as well to broaden her fitness skills. Monica is featured  monthly with local fitness publication, Austin Fit Magazine and is a Licensed & Certified Master Personal Trainer/Nutritionist and an endorsed athlete for BNRG (Proto Whey/Power Crunch Bars) since 2009.

This year, 2011, Monica will join forces with a board of professionals to spread the word about a new foundation, All About EWE, INC. that will give support to women looking to gain an education within the the fitness community.

To find out more about Monica please visit:
www.monicabrant.com
www.FEMCamp.net
www.mojowellnesspros.com
www.allaboutewe.org

Merle Mohr, 29-years-old, is an amateur bodybuilder from Germany. Now living in Atlanta, Ga, she is working with BOD TV, a production company looking to bring bodybuilding back on the air. She also works as a personal trainer. Her views on health are not exclusive to bodybuilding. On her MySpace she says:

“I’m not saying that everybody suppose to be a bodybuilder. I’m also not saying that every Bodybuilder is healthy. I just think that everybody should find a way to love their own body. A healthy Love to a healthy Body. Don’t tell me u feel good after you walked up the stairs you breath like you were running for your life. Don’t tell me that you feel good if you sit around all day and didn’t move. Skinny or thick….. don’t tell me you look at the magazines and adore the people with nice beach bodies and secretly you wish you would look the same. Go for it!!!! With your dedication I can promiss you that you will feel much better and more healthy and have more fun and satisfaction inyo ur life.”

Merle Mohr

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Female bodybuilder Cassandra Floyd was kind enough to catch up with Female Muscle while rushing from the Atlantic City Pro to the Olympia Weekend. Thanks Cassandra!

Lori Braun: What was it like winning your pro card?

Cassandra Floyd: It was a validation that all the hard work and dieting finally came to fruition. By the way, this is my second Pro Card. I was a former WNBF Pro Light Weight for over 10 years. But, I put things in perspective. I know Rome wasn’t built in a day. The process of training at another level is required. I am patient, so I will be on top at some point in time in my career.

Lori Braun: You just hit the stage at the 2009 Atlantic City Pro. Will you be competing again this year? And if so, what are your goals?

Cassandra Floyd: No more shows for 2009.I now have to focus on school and work. My full-time job pays the bills and not this sport. I have to keep everything in perspective.

Lori Braun: What first got you interested in bodybuilding?

Cassandra Floyd: Actually, I use to watch my dad lift weights in the den part of our home growing up. I would sneak and take the lightest one and do bicep curls. Then in high school and college I would go work out with the guys and they pushed me. So after college I joined a World’s Gym and a group of powerlifters took me under their wings. They stated I had the genetics for bodybuilding, so I did my first NPC show in 1989. Won my class and the overall. So I was hooked from that time until present.

Lori Braun: Is there anything that you remember the powerlifters teaching you that you still use in your training today? Such as training techniques or philosophies?

Cassandra Floyd: Technique is so important. Deadlifts are the best but if your feet are not set properly, you can injure yourself. Major lower back pain. Always wear a belt to support your back. Wrap your knees.

Lori Braun: What advice can you give women who want to lift weights and get toned, but who fear lifts like the deadlift and bench press?

Cassandra Floyd: My advice to all women: you have the control to take your body to the level that suits you. You have to incorporate weights to get toned or to firm up the muscle. Deadlifts and bench press are not totally necessary, always. You can use dumbbells with high reps and less rest between sets. You must also add some type of cardio exercise to your routine.

Lori Braun: What are the most important aspects of gaining muscle for a new female lifter who wants to compete?

Cassandra Floyd: The most important aspect of gaining muscle is nutrition. Eating the right foods. Getting plenty of sleep.

Lori Braun: What guidelines do you recommend for daily protein intake?

Cassandra Floyd: I can only recommend what works for me because everyone’s body is different. Off season I split 75% protein and 25% carbs. My carbs stay low all year round. When I prepare for competition my protein is 85% protein and 15% carbs. This is what works for me.

Lori Braun: You mention in your bio on your website that you were bullied when you were younger. Tell us about that…and how did it motivate you?

Cassandra Floyd: Well. I  grew up in the Jehovah’s Witness religion which was very strict at the time. We were not allowed to be around school mates after school if they weren’t part of that religion.

So kids at school would want to come over to play, and each time I told them no, my parents would mot allow it. And I could not go to their homes as well. So I was picked on because they felt that I was too good to be around them which wasn’t the case.

I was a major tom boy growing up because I have 9 brothers. I fall number 11 out of 16. There’s 4 boys in front of me 2 after me. I didn’t have a sister to hang out with. I would play every sport they played: flag football, regular football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball , kickball. I was always thin but muscular. I use to watch my father lift weight and I would mimic him. I would sneak and pick up the lightest weight possible. I had a plan for the girls and boys who would always made fun of me.

Basically, the plan was to kick their butts. This was my inspiration to start lifting weight.

Lori Braun: What does it feel like now when you meet an old friend (or enemy) and they see what great condition you’re in… I imagine everyone is now your friend?

Cassandra Floyd: To answer your question, I can’t say I have enemies. If they are out there too bad. I live a very simple life and I was raised open minded and color blind. I give people the same respect they give me. It does give me pleasure when I visit my hometown and see some of my classmates who where very popular in school and to see them fat out of shape. Also they look like they have 10 years of aging on me. Such pleasure!

Lori Braun: You just came back from the 2009 Olympia Weekend. What’s the best and worst part about the Olympia weekend for you?

Cassandra Floyd: The best was seeing the reaction from the men’s finals. Jay and Branch made night and day improvements from last year. Dexter was basically pissed on stage. The bottom line size and condition made the Olympia this year. It was judged fairly. The worst…it ended too soon. I worked at the Europa booth this year with Denise Masino. Had a blast… just didn’t want the fun to end.

Thanks for your time.

Lori Braun: Thank you Cassandra!

Today, Heritage is proud to honor the men and women who gave their lives defending our country. In the midst of barbecues, parades and the beginning of summer, we want to take a moment to remember what today is truly all about.
Memorial Day, the most solemn American holiday, traces its history back to the Civil War era, when private citizens designated a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Today, the day is meant to honor all who gave their lives in military service in all of America’s wars.
While we celebrate the holiday and honor the past, we must also remember to honor those who are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice every day. The men and women in America’s armed forces are unmatched. Each of them has given of themselves and volunteered to fight the nation’s wars. Many of these soldiers will spend this Memorial Day in the mountains of Afghanistan or in the deserts of Iraq and Libya far from their families and friends. Their sacrifice and courage should remind us of our commitment to support them not just today.
The freedoms we enjoy are paid for by those we honor, both the fallen and those still fighting. Our nation is truly thankful.

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Lindsey Cope is a cute blonde figure competitor from Reno Nevada.  Born on New Year’s Eve, Lindsey can make the claim that the entire world parties to celebrate her birthday. Though it’s been years since she’s been on a national level stage (2007 USA’s), we couldn’t help but share this gallery compilation. We are hoping someday to see this gorgeous blonde with tons of potential back on stage, kicking ass and taking names.

As you can see, Lindsey has that gorgeous girl-next-door appeal with a twist. The twist you ask? Yes…..not many girls-next-door have an amazing physique, with the great shape and symmetry that Lindsey has.

So Lindsey, please come back, we need to see more of you on stage!!!

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My name is Bianca Malvaso. I am 29 years of age and am a fitness / figure bodybuilder and aspiring fitness model.  I have experience in catwalk, photographic and promotional modelling. I am looking to further my career in the modelling industry and am looking to work with photographers, make-up artists and hair stylists who are creative and can offer a range of different styles.  I take my work very seriously and always maintain professionalism.

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Angela Salvagno is an American professional female bodybuilder. Born in Willows, CA on January 13, 1976 and raised in Orland, CA, Angela grew up as a skinny, little girl, but was very athletic. She began learning gymnastics when she was 6 and practiced for 3 years. At 8 years old, she got into baseball and played little league for 3 years then went into the majors.

Teased by the other teams when first entering the majors, Angie showed them that while she might be small, she had a lot of power behind her. It was right around this time that she began learning taekwondo.

Angela trained for about 4 years and received a first degree black belt. She was asked to teach martial arts classes at the age of 13 but wasn’t prepared for the responsibility at such a young age.

At 16, Angie was introduced to weight training. Her brother was involved in the activity at the time and after seeing the dramatic changes he had made over the years, she decided to give it a try.

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She began intense weight training right away. Her body started to change in a matter of months. People began to take notice of her changing muscle tone. She was pretty exciting. At the time, her goal was to compete within 3 years. 8 years later that she competed in her first show.

Angela obtained her pro card by taking 1st place in the light-heavyweight class and winning overall at the 2009 NPC USA Bodybuilding Championship, earning her IFBB Pro status.

ABOUT MY TRAINING:

I will give an example of my workouts, I change them all the time, because I will never let my body get used to any one routine.

I’ll train 6 days a week and train every bodypart once a week, sometimes when some part needs more attention I change the schedule and train it twice, both times with different movements.

My Split:
Monday: Shoulders/Abs
Tuesday am: quads    pm: hams/calves
Wednesday: chest/abs
Thursday: rest
Friday: Back/calves
Saturday: arms/abs
Sunday: rest

I like high intensity training, short breaks and no longer then 45 minutes.

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I have a great buddy, who I can trust and that will help me to go heavy.
My repetitions and sets change every 4 to 6 weeks. Sometimes I train 20 to 50 reps with a lot of weight and my buddy stimulates to go on with heavy weight. Also we have periods we train reps between 8 and 12. Just don’t let your body get used at something and try to shock it all the time, that will stimulate growth. I don’t believe in “not going above 12 reps” If I believed in that then I think I would be very small. I’ve seen that my body grows and get rounded because of the high repetitions together with the heavy weights.

When I am off-season to build up, I train 4 to 5 times and take more rest.

Cardio is something I always do, when I am preparing 7 times a week and off season about 4 times. For me it helps to stimulate the blood flow and blood has everything your body needs, it is in the blood.

Preparing I will do it on a empty stomach, only take some BCAA’s, that will protect my muscles from breaking down.

I’ve always been an active girl who has been busy with one or another sport. Before it was riding as a first priority, but there was also some hockey and vollybollträning at leisure. As a person I am positive, caring and happy and see most often a solution to everything. Has always been a person who does not give me before I have done it even has begun. When I am not working so it is training that is on the schedule. Sometimes wish that the days were longer so you had time for a little more. Fortunately, driving my kjäreste with the same, so we train a lot together and will thus see more of each other!:) If I would have some spare time, I think it eat a lot of fun to cook, go on film and be in the fresh air. I grew up in the forest environment, so that’s probably why I have become somewhat of an outdoorsman.

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Born in New Jersey in 1973, Elena Seiple participated in a host of sports prior to becoming an avid bodybuilder. A top level NPC bodybuilder for years, she was the perennial and often controversial second placer at national level shows until winning her IFBB pro card last year.

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In 2008 I was just coming probably the most depressing confusing part of my life. Struggling through school with a very sick alcoholic father watching him kill his self slowly as I was doing the same slowly to my own self, self abusing myself was the only way I knew how to cope with my emotions! Living in a nightmare that I thought it could never change! The last month I decided that I wanted to start to love myself and live life I went to the doctors. The doctor told me that my liver was about to shut down, I had no white blood cells, my hair was falling out rapidly, my skin was peeling off is chunks and my knee caps were bigger than my freaking thighs, I was under 80lbs! He said “if you don’t get help you are going to die!” I have never been so scared! I fought through it all myself because I was on a mission to become something amazing and start living a whole new healthy life style! Here I am now loving life and everyone around me!

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Why I Love It:

I love it so much because it really got my life together and made me make the right choices to keep me healthy and happy! Working out is my life I wake up every morning so driven (it scares me sometimes) to give it all I got in the gym and show myself up! I hope to show people you can overcome anything if your focused and really believe in yourself!

How I Stay Motivated:

I stay motivated by just being healthy and that makes me think clear keeps me spirit high! Also thinking about how I was before…. Even I hate thinking that was me but it only made me where I am now, so strong and I feel like it made me believe I can do anything with my life now!

Lenda Murray is a champion female bodybuilder from the United States. She is an eight-time winner of the Ms. Olympia title, the highest achievement in professional female bodybuilding.

• Early life and education

• Murray was born in 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. At Henry Ford High School, Murray was both a record-holding sprinter and varsity cheerleader. She went on to attend Western Michigan University, earning a degree in political science. While at Western Michigan, she continued to cheerlead, and became the second African American to be chosen as the university’s homecoming queen in 1982 (Todd, 1999).

• After a brief tenure cheerleading for the Michigan Panthers in the now-defunct United States Football League, Murray took to the bodybuilding stage in 1985. She rose quickly through the ranks, soon winning contests at the state and regional levels.

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• Bodybuilding career

  • In 1989, she earned her professional status at the IFBB North American Championships. Murray soon became a regular presence in bodybuilding magazines and a favorite subject of photographer Bill Dobbins who focused extensively on her in his books The Women and Modern Amazons.

  • On November 24, 1990, Murray succeeded six-time champion Cory Everson to become Ms. Olympia, a title Murray would hold for most of the following decade. She appeared in such mass-market publications as Sports Illustrated, Ebony, Mademoiselle, and Vanity Fair, as well as in Annie Leibovitz’s photo essay Women. Murray’s physique became the standard against which professional female bodybuilders are now judged – an hourglass figure, with broad shoulders tapering into a V-shaped torso mirrored by a proportionally-developed lower body.

  • Murray lost the Ms. Olympia title to Kim Chizevsky in 1996, and went into retirement after finishing second to Chizevsky again in 1997. However, after four years of retirement she returned to the Ms. Olympia stage, and won two more Ms. Olympia titles in 2002 and 2003. She finished second in the heavyweight class to Iris Kyle in 2004, and again retired from competition.

  • Murray has done color commentary for bodybuilding events on ESPN.

    
    
    
    

Kristelle is one of the most talked about models within the fitness industry at present!! This highly….highly motivating 26 year old hails from these here British Isles. She is a paradox! Humble and grounded yet striking and exotic. Pint-sized in stature yet powerful in physique. Quirky and playful yet fiercely focused and determined.

She owes her remarkable physique to her continuously dedicated training sessions, and owes her Amazonian Indo-Caribbean features to her Trinidadian roots. Kristelle easily lifts a few kilos and easily turns a few heads!

In debut she created ripples. The Londoner first competed in 2007 heading up North and clinching the ‘Trained Figure’ title at the National Physique Association (NPA) Yorkshire Finals. A year later she was crowned NPA British Champion.

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Now she threatens to create waves in the fitness world! Her future
aspirations? To gain further recognition and notoriety as a fitness model
and to one day open a successful gym. Her blinkered focus and sheer bloody-mindedness leaves no doubt in my mind that Ms Sammons will achieve her targets and live out her aspirations.

With a name, physique, attitude and presence you are unlikely to forget
she is destined for big things! Watch this space and hold tight…cos here
comes Kristelle Sammons!

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My name is Heather Payne or HP. I grew up a tom boy, most of my friends are men for that reason. I act like one of the guys, trucker mouth included. I am the epitomy of beauty and muscle. I am a VERY confident gym rat with a handful of good genetics and an extensive knowledge of how to manipulate the human body into what I want. I started training in 2001 to lose a little weight after quitting smoking, little did I know what was hiding underneath the layers. I started competing as a natural body builder in November of 2004, competing in 17 shows split between bodybuilding and figure. I’ve competed for USBF, NGA, NPC and now the WBFF. I AM a procrastinator, currently finishing my certification to become a personal trainer and going to beauty school in September. Just moved back from Indiana and ready to start my life over again to accomplish everything I set out to. I lost my baby girl, Ellie Mae, to cancer on January 18, 2009. She was my 4 year old Saint Bernard and my world, I miss her dearly. My family is very close. My parents have been married for 34 years. My only brother has been married to the sweetest woman for 4 years. They have a beautiful 3 year old daughter, who looks just like me, and just had a baby boy the day after their daughters birthday. I am fighter from birth and WILL give my all until there is nothing left in EVERY aspect of life. I’m always up for making new friends and creating oppurtunites. I’m as real as they get! If you are fake, lie or just a hater? Keep moving and don’t come back!

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Occupation: National Level NPC figure competitor, fitness model, Director of Personal Training for Health Fitness Corporation

A little about me:
I grew up as a very athletic girl, my family owns horses and I did horseback riding, softball, and swimming all prior to entering Jr High. My athleticism grew as I got older and I began playing field hockey and participating in track and field. Eventually my focus fell to track and I spent my high school years running for the track and cross country teams. Although I ran cross country my first year in college I began to feel my competitive running nature wane and I decided to leave the team. I began working out at my college gym and using the weights in effort to gain some muscle, at 5’6″ I weighed between 110 and 115. I didn’t know a lot about what I was doing, but through reading, talking to others, and observing people in the weight room I soon began to pick up on proper form and good technique.

At age 19 I joined the LA Fitness that had opened up near my school and there I met and trained with Mark Hazel, a national level bodybuilder who saw potential in my physique and encouraged me to enter my first show. My first show was Nabba, not NPC, and I was hooked. I quickly set plans in motion for my second show, this time NPC, where I placed second in my class.

I then took two years off from competing to finish school and concentrate on my modeling for a little, and now, with the help and sponsorship of FigureRX I am looking to make 2008 a wonderful year. I recently competed in the NPC Mountain Valley where I not only won my class (Figure Class C) AND qualified for nationals, but won the overall figure title as well.

My website launched (www.allifit.com) back in April, and I now offer an extensive membership area including my online training and nutrition journal, HUNDREDS of exclusive photos, video, and downloadable recipes and workout routines that I use in my own training. I also offer personal training services, phone consultations, and more. I currently write articles consistently for MuscleRx.com, and work on updating my backstage forum with FigureRX weekly. Shortly I will also be doing webcam with FigureRX and HerBicepsCam.

My short term goal is simply to make 2008 a big year at the national level for me. Ultimately my goal is to obtain my IFBB Pro Card in Figure and further myself as a fitness model. Ideally, I would also like to eventually open my own personal training company/gym which will cater to the needs of hardcore athletes. Weightlifting has been a savior in more ways then one in my own life and it is my goal to help others learn as much about working out and strength training as they can, so that in turn they will be able to experience the strength (both inner and outer) that comes from working hard in the gym and living a healthy lifestyle.

Education: College graduate Millersville University, ASEP certified athletic coach, ACE Personal Training,ACE Group Exercise
Birth date: April 22 1984, Allentown PA
Weight: 128-130 on season, 140-142 off season
Hair: chocolate with blonde
Eyes: blue
Years training: 5
Years competing: 3
Training Gym: Gold’s Gym Hershey PA
Athletic Background: track and field, cross country, triathlete
Strongest muscle groups: back, bicep, abs
Hobbies: working out and training, modeling, traveling, cooking, reading
Favorite Music: Ani Difranco
Pets: My Pomeranian, Molly

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The amazing Victoria Dominguez, A.K.A. Mistress Treasure, is quite a sight to behold. With measurements like 34C-28-28, this powerful physique is a classic of its own kind. This fascinating person is part fitness model, dominatrix, private wrestler, and so much more!

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Ever hear the phrase “There are two sides to every story”? Well, the same can be said about me. There are two sides to my persona and when they are brought together, they create the unique combination of muscles and curves that is Victoria Dominguez who is a Model and N.P.C. National Bodybuilding competitor on one hand and on the hand…. You will have to continue this tour to find out.

My cultural background is as unique and dynamic as the woman you’re reading about who is an intoxicating mixture of Spanish and Caribbean. Born under the zodiac sign of Taurus, yes I’m always right and of course stubborn. A driven hustler as well as a workaholic, but never judge this book by its cover. Trust me. So, what does this aspiring Female Body Builder do to occupy her time when not preparing or competing for a show well I am a self employed fitness, internet model, hostess, exotic & burlesque dancer and when time permits I also so some personal training.

Often I am asked about likes, dislikes turn-on’s etc. If you truly want to find out then wait for the Barbara Walters Special when she gets around to interviewing me, or read my book. I thoroughly enjoy doing what I do and absolutely enjoy working out and competing. I can’t say for sure how things will play out in the future, but I do plan on making a mark in the body building community one step at a time…

GINA QUINN…THE HEART OF A CHAMPION

by Lee Penman

Gina Quinn may be new to the Pro ranks but when she sets foot on stage in Hartford this weekend there will be no doubts whatsoever that she BELONGS in that line-up. She may have come to the sport later in life than some athletes but her grit and determination has seen her rise through the ranks at meteoric speed. Gina is indeed living proof that it’s never too late to find your passion and follow your dreams. So, as she prepares to do battle for the first time as a Pro, I thought it was a good time to take a look at what has been going on in Gina’s world these past few months….

The last time I interviewed you it was just after you had won your Pro Card, so what have you been up to since then?

“After my win it was a case of straight back to the drawing board this isn’t a sport where you can afford to take too much time out. So, I took a few days off and then returned to the gym as usual.”

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Of course for a lot of people reading this, Pro status is still a distant dream. Has it changed anything about the way you approach this, your first contest as a Pro? For example your mindset going into it etc?

“My diet and training over the past 5 years has taken me far……so why change a good thing. My goal has always been to get a little better each year. I feel I have done that and continue to be motivated by my progress. The mindset is simple….there are things I can control and things I cannot control. I stay focused on what I can control….my diet and training. Winning the overall as a light weight and earning a Pro card doesn’t happen often. I am still thrilled now 1 year later. But the reality is I will be one of the smallest girls on the stage as there are no weight classes at the Pro level. This is something I have no control over and spend no energy worrying about. My focus is on bringing my best conditioning and improving my posing each time.”

So how has your training been going in general this year and what areas have you been focusing your attention on?

“It has been a good year. I feel I have gotten stronger and have put more size on my upper body. Symmetry is key. For me, bringing out my lats will help to make my waist look smaller. The proof is in the pictures and I hoping that is what they will reveal this year.”

What training tactics have you been employing to bring your lats up?

“They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I looked at one of Iris Kyle’s training videos and she does pull-ups as a warm up before every upper body workout. I don’t think anyone would argue that that is a great exercise for the lats and, if it’s good enough for Iris, it’s good enough for me!”

As we discovered before, you came into the sport fairly late in life, any regrets that you didn’t make the move sooner?

“You always hear that you reach muscle maturity in your forties. For those who have been training 20 years….that is true. I didn’t step into the gym until I was forty…so I can’t help but wonder how my body would look today if I started training in my twenties. But things happen for a reason. Although the reason is not always clear – or may take a lifetime to understand. I am very happy to be on this journey and see it as an evolving lifestyle.”

How do your kids feel about having a Pro Bodybuilder as a mom? Do they get a lot of questions from the other kids at school?

“To my kids I am just their mother trying to get them to eat healthy foods that they don’t like. I think they appreciate that I am different from their friend’s mothers….but they don’t want me to stand out too much. My oldest son’s friends are curious about how much I can bench press. But what I think is the funniest is when he tells me I scare the shit out of his friends!”

When it comes to the sport of women’s bodybuilding itself, do you think it will stay strong?

”I mean there are some people who would say it is fading. There has been a lot of talk about that this year. I would hate to see it go away. I don’t think the interest in women’s bodybuilding is any less today than it ever has been. I think a lot of people would be disappointed to see it go. I’m hoping the number of women turning out to compete this year speaks for itself and keeps it alive.”

Turning our attention to contest prep….how far out from this show did you begin the dreaded contest diet?

“I usually start to get my head in the game around 20 weeks out. That means no more picking on the kids pizza crust and having a taste of this and that ‘kid food’ that is always in the house. It has been a long contest prep. Slow in the beginning… so I have been eating mostly white fish, egg whites and veggies.”

What is the hardest thing for you to give up when it comes to putting that diet together?

“It is not just one thing….its knowing I can’t have a taste of this or that. It’s not getting to have anything extra when I’m still hungry. It is getting to the point when that mental toughness sets in that is the hardest…from there it’s a little easier.”

Could you give us an example of a typical day’s diet right now?

“I start every morning with a cup of egg whites and broccoli-slaw omelet. Next meal is usually 4oz. of white fish and veggies. I alternate those meals throughout the day for a total of 5 meals.”

How about your workouts, how have you switched those up?

“I train 6 days a week….2 days on legs. 1 hour of cardio first thing in the morning. Then I have breakfast and go to the gym. The day ends with another hour of cardio. I always train as hard as I can throughout the year.”

In these final days before the show, what is going through your mind and what do you hope to achieve this time out?

“I am very happy with my conditioning right now. My focus is on posing and showing the results of my hard work. What is most important to me is that I present myself as a Pro.”

Finally, with an eye on the future, Gina Quinn, five years from now….where do you see yourself?

“I hope to be doing the same thing I am right now…training hard, getting better and competing!”

Lee Penman

I will compete in the Body Fitness / Figure, both nationally and internationally. Among my qualifications are:

– Arnold Classic Amateur Figure, 2010
– 1st Excalibur – U.S., Overalls, 2009
– 1st Excalibur – USA Figure Class C, 2009
– 2nd GP Sweden +163 cm, 2009
– 2nd Oslo GP-163cm, 2009
– 9: a Lucia Body Fitness +163 cm, 2006
– 10: a SM Body Fitness +163 cm, 2006
– 1st Better Bodies Model Search, 2005
– 3rd Lucia Body Fitness-164cm, 2005

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I also work as a fitness model for different missions (photo, film, events). Among my clients include:

MAGAZINE / TV
– Body Magazine – Sweden
– Fitness Magazine – Sweden
– Exercise and Health – Sweden
– Blossom Magazine – Sweden
– All News – Sweden
– Afonbladets Health Appendix – Sweden
– Shape Up – Norway
– TV4 Gladiators

Name: Kristýna Tomaschová

Location: Praha, Czech

Field: fashion, lingerie, topless, glamour, acts, erotic, hostesing, bodypainting

Measures: 89-58-86 (cm)

Height: 162 (cm)

Weight: 70 (kg)

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Green

Languages: Czech, Spain, English

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