Archive for March, 2008

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The IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure is set for May 3, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA.

The IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure is set for May 3, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA. Three more figure pros will be added to the list of qualified competitors for the 2008 Olympia. There are a few rookies as well as a few veterans on the competitor list to date.

• Catherine Andersen
• Teresa Anthony
• Tiviasy Briceno
• Heather Mae French
• Amy Fry
• Shannon Meteraud
• Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
• Hazal Nelson
• Melissa Pearo
• Nicole Pitcher-Scott
• Rosa-Maria Romero
• Tammy Strome
• Nicole Wilkins

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In this exclusive live interview Jay Cutler claims that he only uses MuscleTech supplements, like creatine and protein powders!

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Official Contest Rules

1. Eligibility:

The MuscleTech® $50,000 Transformation Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the 50 United States (except residents of Arizona and Vermont) and the District of Columbia and are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the following individuals are not eligible to participate:

(a) professional bodybuilders (b) individuals that endorse any supplements; and (c) employees of Iovate Health Sciences, Inc., Bodybuilding.com, employees, representatives or affiliates of any other supplement company, or of any other company involved in the Contest, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each of the above. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void in Arizona and Vermont, and where prohibited by law.
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by Dave Palumbo

It’s official, Lee Priest is back! According to Steve Blechman, “Lee’s signed an exclusive contract with Muscular Development and is currently awaiting word from the IFBB on his possible reinstatement”. If things go as planned, Priest would be eligible to compete at this year’s IFBB Muscular Development Atlantic City Pro on September 13 in Atlantic City, NJ.

Lee Priest is currently serving out a suspension for violating an IFBB rule which forbids members from competing in other professional bodybuilding organizations. According to Lee, “Bob {Cicherillo] said he’s finding out exactly what’s necessary for me to compete again. Only time will tell.” If Priest is allowed to step on stage in A.C., he says he’ll enter both the Open and Under 202 class; and with a guy of his popularity in that lineup, the show will surely be one of the most anticipated events of the year.
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By Millard Baker

Pro Bodybuilding Weekly interviewed IFBB Pro bodybuilder Hidetada Yamagishi today for the first time since his release from jail. Hide Yamagishi was arrested and charged with steroid possession and distribution in December 2007; he was released after 65 days in jail after his attorney had all felony charges dismissed. His travel visa was revoked.

Yamagishi told Dan Solomon and Bob Cicherillo of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly that he is currently working to obtain a visa so he can compete at the 2008 IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships in Tampa, Florida on August 9, 2008 and possibly the 2008 Europa Pro show.

Hide is not angry or bitter and the events that have occurred over the past few months. He continues to be grateful for every opportunity bodybuilding has provided him. He told listeners his relationship with Milos Sarcev is good and he hopes to work with him in the “future forever.” He thanked his fans for their support while he was in jail with special thanks to Silvio Samuel and Mitsuru Okabe.

He continues to take full responsibility for everything that has happened to him and implores fans to learn from his mistakes repeating sentiments recorded a video message last month for his fans upon his initial return to Japan.

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IFBB New York Pro Fitness Classic – April 12, 2008

The 2008 IFBB NY Pro Fitness Classic will be held in conjunction with the National Qualifying NPC New York Metropolitan Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Last year Tracey Greenwood took top honors at this show. I spoke with Trixy yesterday and she informed that she won’t be back to defend her title. Thus far, thirteen IFBB pros have confirmed that they will be after the title. Three competitors will qualify for the 2008 Fitness Olympia at this show. There are a few veterans as well as a couple rookie debuts taking place in the Big Apple.

Here is the “non-official” list of fitness competitors:

• Maggie Blanchard
• Myriam Capes
• Nicole Duncan
• Kendra Elias
• Heidi Fletcher
• Oksana Grishina
• Donna Louise Jones
• Michele Mayberry
• Lisa McCormick
• Tami Ough
• Bethany Wagner
• Trish Warren
• Nicole Wilkins

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Dexter Jackson signs with Weider Publications
2008 is looking good for Dexter, he recently beat Phil Heath and won the Arnold Classic and just signed a contract with Weider.
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DEXTER JACKSON WINS NEW ZEALAND PRO!

by: John Tuman and Allan Donnelly

Dexter Jackson notches win No. 3 of 2008

March 15, 2008

2008 is turning out to be the year of The Blade. Next stop, Las Vegas. Dexter Jackson continued his recent string of success by winning the New Zealand Pro on Saturday, his third win of the 2008 season and his third in the last three weeks. Jackson started his run by winning the Arnold Classic on March 1, then won the Australian Pro Grand Prix last weekend.

Melvin Anthony finished as the runner-up to Jackson for the second week in a row, while Toney Freeman took advantage of Moe Elmoussawi’s absence to place third. Sergey Shelestov and Troy Alves rounded out the top five, with Shelestov placing fourth and earning an Olympia qualification in the process. Elmoussawi finished third in Australia last week. Since he was a co-promoter in New Zealand, Elmossawi didn’t compete.
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Be the next FLEX Swimsuit Model and earn a contract with Weider Publications

Every year, FLEX Magazine scours the globe in selecting eight of the most beautiful women in the fitness industry to appear in our annual FLEX Swimsuit Issue. In 2009, one of those women could be you. For the second consecutive year, the winner of the FLEX Magazine Bikini Model Search will appear in the pages of FLEX Magazine. In addition, the winner will earn an exclusive contract as a spokesmodel with Weider Publications.

A year ago, nearly 100 contestants came out during Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas with the hopes of being the next FLEX Bikini model. This year, we are opening up that contest by running the five-month FLEX Bikini Model Search Online. The contest begins on April 1st, and each of the five monthly winners will earn $250 and a berth in the 15-woman finals on Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas.
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Culture of enhancement extends far beyond sports

By Jack McCallum

Athletes who take performance-improving drugs make all the headlines. But the culture of personal physical enhancement has pushed the use of steroids and HGH everywhere — from Hollywood to the music industry to your next-door neighbor who doesn’t want to grow old. Don’t blame only the jocks. We are a juiced nation. We are a nation on dope.

We are a nation looking for enhancement, a way to age gracefully, perform better and longer, and, at the outer edge, vanquish what was once considered that alltime undefeated opponent known as aging. We do that by Botoxing our wrinkles, lifting our faces, reconstructing our noses, despidering our veins, tucking our tummies, augmenting our breasts and taking a little pill to make sure we’re ready when, you know, the right time presents itself. We also do it by injecting human growth hormone (HGH) and testosterone, America’s new golden pharmaceutical couple.
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Ex-NFL running-back, Femi Ayanbadejo, sues supplement maker ALR Industries (Author L. Rea) over failed NFL steroid test

By Brent Schrotenboer
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

Athletes who fail drug tests these days often give the same excuse:
“It wasn’t my fault. I didn’t know my vitamins were tainted with steroids.”

To skeptics, it sounds like a schoolboy claiming that his dog ate his homework.

But recently many athletes have been taking their arguments to court to prove they mean it – often with successful results.

The latest attempt came Friday in San Diego Superior Court, where former San Diego State and NFL running back Femi Ayanbadejo filed suit against a Nevada supplement company and local distributor. Ayanbadejo tested positive for a steroidal substance last year, leading to a four-game suspension and his release by the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears.

“I took a supplement that had a banned substance in it that was not listed on the bottle,” Ayanbadejo said yesterday. “I know a lot of guys have been using that excuse. But I said from the beginning that I was going to sue the company and make sure that whoever was responsible would face the music.”

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Iris Kyle Discusses Ms International Results with Pro Bodybuilding Weekly

Flexonline.com and Bodybuilding.com all erroneously reported that Ms. Olympia Iris Kyle was disqualified from the 2008 Ms. International female bodybuilding contest in Columbus last month. (Iris was NOT disqualified; she actually placed 7th place just out of the money.) Ruth Silverman from Iron Man Magazine fairly criticizes the internet rumor mill.

A text message from a friend wanted to know what was up with Iris being disqualified… It was reported on Bodybuilding.com and by Shawn Perine at FlexOnline…
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Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has settled a lawsuit claiming a nutritional supplement company used his image without permission.

The terms of Cutler’s settlement with Omaha, Nebraska-based NDS Nutritional Products Inc. were not revealed in court papers released Monday.

The 34-year-old Las Vegas resident filed suit in July 2006 in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming misappropriation of image and likeness, invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment.

It claimed NDS used an image based on a photograph of Cutler, the reigning Mr. Olympia, taken at a bodybuilding contest and placed it on its products without paying him or getting his permission.

The settlement was filed March 3rd.

Dexter Jackson continues to dominate the pro bodybuilding contest scene. Dexter wins the 2008 Australia Pro Grand Prix Saturday March 8, down in Melbourne, Australia.

1. Dexter Jackson
2. Melvin Anthony
3. Mel ElMoussawi
4. Toney Freeman
5. Troy Alves
6. Ronnie Rockel
7. Sergey Shelestov
8. Jaroslav Horvath
9. Martin Kjellstrom
10. Oscar Tau Dexter
11. Constantinos Demetriou
12. Michael Kingsnorth
13. Oliver Adzeivski
14. Bola Ojex
15. Salah Ibraham

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Bodybuilding.com was pleased to welcome to its worldwide webcast coverage of the 2008 “Arnold Classic”. Regarded as one of the most recognizable men in the world, the California Governor visited with hosts Dan Solomon and Bob Cicherillo for an exclusive post-contest interview in Columbus, Ohio. Schwarzenegger shared his thoughts on the 20th anniversary of his event and the current state of bodybuilding. A former Mr. Olympia champion, the Governor’s appearance on the webcast came just moments after he presented the winner’s trophy on-stage to the champion, Dexter Jackson.

Click here to watch the exclusive interview with Arnold!

Bodybuilding.com’s Ryan DeLuca said, “We are working hard to promote the positive message of fitness and bodybuilding. Governor Schwarzenegger has led by example for many years and we support his commitment to health and wellness.” According to webcast statistics, it has been confirmed that the 2008 “Arnold Classic” was the most watched event in bodybuilding history.