2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009 Desktop Wallpapers , Sheila Bleck

Sheila Bleck Female Muscle Desktop Wallpaper

Here's the next female muscle desktop wallpaper, the gorgeous pro female bodybuilder Sheila Bleck!

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Interviews , Sara Picken-Brown

Sara Picken - Brown Interview

Where and when were you born?

BORN Johannesburg South Africa, 1977

What is your profession?

Personal Trainer

What do you do for fun that does not relate to the sport, do you have any hobbies?

I get very little time to indulge my hobbies ( I love swinging a golf club when I can) so spend time with family and friends, my 2 doggies and my wonderful partner is very precious

How and when did you get involved in weight training?

I was introduced to the gym by an ex-boyfriend as way to keep active when I stopped dancing, I was a ballerina. That was nearly 12 years ago, I began seriously training 10 years ago and competing 6 years ago. In that time I became a qualified trainer and won my first show as a figure competitor.

*Images By Gary Phillips and Rob C of Ampt Imaging

How often do you train and could you give a brief overview of your weekly workout?

I change my training program every 4 weeks, training 6 days per week. Leading into a show this increases to twice a day every day. I train functionally with weights and kettlebells as well as the traditional bodybuilding weight training. I like to keep sessions to between 45min and an hour.

An average week looks like:

Cardio everyday with a weights session focusing on a body part each day-

Mon-Shoulders
Tuesday – Hammis, Back
Wed-Quads, Abs
Thursday - Arms
Fri-Heavy Legs session(squat, lunges)
Sat-Chest
Sun REST

How critical is a good diet in this sport and why?

I believe that diet is the critical determining factor to your success in this sport, training is important but if your diet is incorrect you won’t be able to recover, burn fat, grow in the manner necessary to achieve the body you desire. It would be like building a house on a quick sand foundation, no matter how much you put on top of the foundation it will eventually fall over if the foundation base is not strong.

What is your favorite workout and why?

Legs because you are in a battle against your body, it hurts and when you have worked hard it hurts for days after, but the results are just awesome.
Do you train harder for competition preparation versus training in the offseason?
No I train 200% of my ability all year round, the training you do ‘off season’ is the foundation for your next show, so there is no time to slack off.
Did you want to compete from the day you started or did you gradually come in to it?
Not at all, I didn’t even know about competing but a few collegues chatted about the possibility and after going to a show I thought, ‘I can do that, I will give it a try what have I got to lose?’

When and what was your first competition and how did you do?

2005 All Female Classic in Australia and I won my novice category then took the overall, I was gob-smacked to say the least and hooked.

How often do you compete now?

I am averaging 3-5 shows a year currently and have done for the past 2 years now, it’s a lifestyle and I love it.

Could you list the competitions you have competed in and your placement?

2009 IFBB Australian National Championships-Figure Class-1st Place
2009 IFBB Victorian Titles - Figure Class-1st place
2009 IFBB NZ Elite Championships-Figure Class-4th place
2009 IFBB Australasian Titles-Figure Class-1st place
2009 IFBB Elite Championships-Figure Short Class-1st place
2008 IFBB Victorian Titles-Figure Open- 1st Place
2008 IFBB Australian Titles-Figure Class 2-2nd Place
2008 ANB Victorian Titles-Figure Open-2nd/Best Routine
2008 ANB Australian Titles-Figure Class - 2nd Place
2008-INBA Victorian Titles-Figure Open-4th/Best Routine
2007-INBA Victorian Titles- Figure Open-1st Runner up/Best Routine
2006-INBA Australian Titles- Figure Open-2nd Place
2005-INBA All Female Classic-Novice 1st Place & Best Routine
2005- INBA All Female Classic- Figure Overall - 1st place
2005- INBA Australian titles- Figure Overall – 2nd Place
2005-INBA Australian Titles- Figure Class Open- 1st place

In your opinion what is your best body part?

Legs and shoulders

Is women’s bodybuilding as respected as men’s bodybuilding or is it criticized more?

I think as more women get involved in the sport more friends, family and partners are exposed to the joys and hardships of the sport. So yes, I think respect and understanding are increasing, less people see women with muscles as a ‘freak’ thing.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Inspiring more women to be the best they can be, competing internationally regularly and running my seminars and fitness camps globally.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Some More Seth Feroce

As promised, some more pics of Seth. Photos by Per Bernal.

Desktop Wallpapers , Theresa Hendricks

Theresa Hendricks Desktop Wallpaper

We are starting to create female muscle desktop wallpapers. Our first one is the lovely female bodybuilder Theresa Hendricks!

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Myths

Female Muscle Training Myths

About.com has written a great article covering 7 myths of women's weight training and female bodybuilding. Many women believe if they lift weights they'll get bulky and masculine...this is false. Others also believe they should train with very light weights to avoid gaining to much muscle; because women lack the amount of testosterone men do, getting huge more then likely isn't happening and a fit, feminine physique will be the outcome. Women should lift weights and train hard, Click here to read why!

Three for Wednesday

Mike Van Wyck

Hidetada Yamagishi

Sagi Kalev, photo by Irvin Gelb.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Lilli Ewing , Muscle Site Galleries

Lilli Ewing On HDPhysiques

The gorgeous female bodybuilder Lilli Ewing has newly updated photos and videos of her flexing her muscles on HDPhysiques! Click here to view more!

Some Seth Feroce

Seth's photos by Per Bernal.

I had planned to make this a larger post but I just haven't had the time. There will be more of Seth coming up.

Monday, December 28, 2009 Giants , Hungary , Muscles with shirts , Sexy , Zoltan Voros

Zoltan Voros (PART 2)

Από τους πιο χαμογελαστούς bodybuilders ο Zoltan.. Απολαύστε ποζάρισμα και εκρηκτικούς μυς!

Θέλω κι εγώ ένα αυτόγραφο φίλε bodybuilder :)

Interviews , Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones Interview

Where and when were you born?

I was born in Meriden, Connecticut, March 1, 1972.

What is your profession?

I am a mom, an Operations Coordinator (civil service employee) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, a Real Estate Broker and a personal trainer although I don’t train clients right now…not enough time!

What do you do for fun that does not relate to the sport, do you have any hobbies?

I love to read, cook, shop, rollerblade and spend time at the beach…just to name a few.

How and when did you get involved in weight training?

I was an aerobics instructor who met another aerobics instructor who also weight trained and invited me to go with her…I’ve been hooked ever since!

How often do you train and could you give a brief overview of your weekly workout?

I train 5-6 days a week: Monday is back, Tuesday bis and tris, Wednesday is leg day, and Thursday is chest and traps and shoulders on Friday. Saturdays are usually just a little cardio or a day off and Sunday is hamstrings/glutes or cardio…just depends…

How critical is a good diet in this sport and why?

The diet is the MOST critical part of bodybuilding. I’ve worked out for many years and thought I ate healthy but have learned so much. What you eat and dedication to your nutrition plan is the hardest part but the most important!

What is your favorite workout and why?

I love leg day. My legs are coming along very well and receiving compliments inspires me to work even harder!

Do you train harder for competition preparation versus training in the offseason?

I train hard all the time but my dedication never waivers during competition preparation.

Did you want to compete from the day you started or did you gradually come in to it?

I have always wanted to compete but never had the courage until I met someone who had competed in the past and helped me, taught me, and guided me through the process.

When and what was your first competition and how did you do?

My first competition was an NPC show in June, 2009 (Gold’s Classic). I placed first in the lightweight division.

How often do you compete now?

I competed again in November 2009 (Elite Muscle Classic) and plan to do a few shows this year.

Could you list the competitions you have competed in and your placement?

The two I mentioned above are my only ones so far.

In your opinion what is your best body part?

I would have to say my legs but everything is a work in progress!

Is women’s bodybuilding as respected as men’s bodybuilding or is it criticized more?

I do not think it is as respected. I believe there is a double-standard when it comes to male versus female bodybuilding. The sport of women’s bodybuilding should be revered and respected for the same discipline, desire, drive and dedication is required to be successful. We work just as hard as the men!