Archive for May, 2008

by Getbig.com

It was a very hot day here in sunny Los Angeles, and thousands of people flocked to the beach for some cooler air and fun in the sun. The workout area at Muscle Beach Venice had closed about two weeks ago, as Bodybuilding.com and Headblade put up over $50,000 to completely bring new Star Trac equipment and flooring to the famous area. And on Saturday, May 17th, at 2pm, the red ribbon was cut, and reopened.

Thanks to Joe Wheatley for getting this done, along of course, with the city of Los Angeles, and the sponsors who helped keep Muscle Beach brand new. Also on this day, Jack LaLanne and Franco Columbu’s plaques were put on the Bodybuilding Hall of Fame, which is right on the boardwalk on Muscle Beach.

For pictures of the dedication ceremony, please go to:
2008 Muscle Beach Dedication Ceremony Pictures and more

Here are the results from the 2008 New York Pro Bodybuilding contest. There were three contests held, Women’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Bodybuilding, and the 202 Pounds and Under Men’s Bodybuilding contest.

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Check out the latest movie trailer from the documentary “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” by director Chris Bell.

Synopsis: In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America’s win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.

“THE OYE BODY SURVEY” SHOWCASES THE FITTEST & BEST-BUILT BODYBUILDERS, FITNESS MODELS & GYM RATS

Inspired by the “The Pivot Questionnaire” used on the television program “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” fitness and bodybuilder industry journalist Andrew Oye decided to go “Inside the Body Studio” and create “The Oye Body Survey.”
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IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure 2008 RESULTS
1. Amy Fry
2. Nicole Wilkins
3. Teresa Anthony
4. Heather Mae French
5. Shannon Meteraud
6. Heather Green
7. Catherine Andersen
8. Huong Arcinas
9. Bernadette Galvan
10. Allison Williams
11. Hazal Nelson
12. Tivisay Briceno
13. Melissa Pearo
14. Rosa Maria Romero
15. Nicole Pitcher-Scott
16. Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
17. Brenda Marie Smith
18. Tammy Strome
18. Laura Sutter

The Top 5 Finalists at the 2008 Pittsburgh Pro Figure
From left to right: Heather Mae French (USA – 4th), Nicole Wilkins (USA – 2nd), Amy Fry (USA – 1st),
Teresa Anthony (USA – 3rd), Shannon Meteraud (USA – 5th)
*Photograph by JM Manion