Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
The Science Behind Cheat Meals
Cheat meals seem to be a highly debatable topic among bodybuilders. Do they work, do they hinder progress or even reverse progress? The science behind how cheat meals actually work revolve around a few principles that need to be discussed. These three principles are as follows: thyroid hormone output, 24 hour energy expenditure, and serum leptin levels.
IFBB Bikini Pro VaVa Vanessa’s Fit and Fabulous Lifestyle: Journal #3
Happy Memorial Day!! A BIG shout out to all that have served this beautiful country, without all of you I would not be able to do what I love, so Thank **YOU**.
Spotlight On NPC Bikini Competitor: Katia Terletskaya
Denver, Colorado
Spotlight On NPC Bikini Competitor: Paola Terry
Anchorage, Alaska
The Ruthless Report 4: Waiting for Julianna…and More
Anyone who was surprised that Julianna Malacarne won the New York Pro Women's Physique Championship in her first stab at WPD on May 19 was not paying attention back a year and a half ago when NPC and IFBB officials were creating the new women's sport. To a man (or woman), when pressed to name someone who might be an idea WPD candidate—someone who was too big for figure but not as big as a bodybuilder—they cited Malacarne, a Brazilian-born bombshell and mesomorph who never found herself in the winner's circle in figure. So it was only natural that if Julianna decided to get back onstage in physique, she'd do extremely well.
The Important of Rest – Psychological and Physical
The concept of rest and recovery cannot be stressed enough in anykind of fitness regime. Bodybuilding relies on the mastering of the manipulation of bodily systems, and therefore, rest should never be overlooked. Sometimes physical and psychological rest is perceived as weakness, in the realm of fitness, however, when executed properly in terms of amount and timing, it is actually he key to success. If the body is not physically and mentally rested, the exercise regime cannot be carried out in its entirety.
IFBB Bikini Pro VaVa Vanessa’s Fit and Fabulous Lifestyle-Journal 2
Ahhhh… the long days of Summer. Longer days means more productive days and BEACH Days! Yay!;)
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Spotlight On IFBB Fitness Pro: Fiona Harris
Ontario, Canada
Spotlight On IFBB Figure Pro: Aleisha Hart
Ontario, Canada
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