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Isaac Hinds — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:39:42 +0000

You’ve busted your butt to get Hardbody in the gym. You’ve choked down tilapia and asparagus to get your body rock’n for the stage and now it’s time for your big day. The last thing you want to do is have a panic attack because you forgot your heels or something else. Thanks to our [...]

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Women’s Soccer Star not Impressed with California Lawmaker

Isaac Hinds — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:20:50 +0000

Just when you think women are making progress in sports a story like this comes along. Brandi Chastain is a world-famous soccer player and was in Sacramento to be honored by the California Assembley. The event was to recognize the 40th anniversary of Title IX. Pretty cool, right? It would have been had ASSemblyman Chris [...]

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Skechers to Pay $40 Million over Sketchy Fitness Shoe Claims

Isaac Hinds — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:38:03 +0000

Chalk this one up to not-too-shocking news. The US government reminded the public and shoe makers that it takes more than a pair of shoes and a celebrity endorsement to have at tight booty. Skechers USA Inc. will pay $40 million to settle charges brought against them by the Federal Trade Commission. You might recall [...]

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2012 NPC JR USA Preview

Isaac Hinds — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:42:18 +0000

This weekend over 400 men and women will take the stage at the NPC JR USAs in Charleston, South Carolina. Promoter Tres Bennett has a great venue locked in just minutes from the airport. The area near the venue and host hotel continues to be developed, which is music to competitor’s ears. Why? Restaurants after [...]

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Gold Medalist Misty May – “I’m stronger than I think I am. Mentally, physically.”

Isaac Hinds — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:19:50 +0000

If you’ve ever watch the Olympics the names Misty May and Kerri Walsh are familiar to you. The Olympic championship duo will head to London in hopes of their third consecutive gold medal. Beach volleyball may be a hobby for most people but when you watch Misty and Kerri play you know it’s more than [...]

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Video: Michelle Obama’s Olympic Message

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:04 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke about the Olympic Games and how she hopes the games will inspire children to be active. The First Lady was at the Olympic Games Media Summit to announce her commitment to getting more children active and healthy. One of the athletes she mentioned in her speech is 7x Olympic [...]

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U. S. Gymnast Shawn Johnson Weighs In On Body Image

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:35:58 +0000

Shawn Johnson has a decorated career as a gymnast. She won three silver medals and one gold at the 2008 Olympic Games and is making a run at the 2012 Olympics. The 20 year-old gymnast recently shared that she lost 25 pounds en route to returning to the Olympics. USATODAY recently interviewed Shawn in Dallas, [...]

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New York Pro Predict & Win

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:07:42 +0000

Think you have what it takes to predict the New York Pro women’s competition? Now is your chance to prove it. We’re offering $200 worth of product from our partners at BSN and Gaspari to the person who correctly predicts the New Pro women’s events. Easy enough, right? Step up and make your predictions in [...]

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2012 New York Pro Women’s Physique Preview & Predictions

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:13:22 +0000

The IFBB’s newest division continues to explode. The New York Pro Women’s Physique division will be the largest line up to date and the judges will have a variety of physiques to compare. Look for there to be a number of call-outs and comparisons in this show. No one in this line-up has won a [...]

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2012 IFBB New York Pro Bikini Competitor Lists & Hardbody Preview

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:29:55 +0000

Twenty hardbody bikini women will take the stage at the New York Pro Championships this Saturday at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center. Looking at the line-up it is one of the toughest we’ve seen. The competition certainly doesn’t get any easier in the bikini division and I wouldn’t want to be a judge at this [...]

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2012 New York Pro Figure Competitor Lists & Hardbody Preview

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:41:08 +0000

The IFBB New York Pro has become one of the premier contests of the year. Many fans and pundits would argue that the New York Pro is the most prestigious IFBB Pro show behind the Arnold and Olympia. This weekend we’ll see one the biggest (and toughest) Figure lineups of the year. Hardbody women from [...]

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Hardbody Interview: Tara Scotti Returns to Competition

Isaac Hinds — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:42:15 +0000

If you’re new to the IFBB competitive scene you may not recognize the name Tara Scotti. Those of you who have followed the Figure division know exactly who Tara Scotti is. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Tara for nearly a decade and she’s the type of friend that you can go months without talking [...]

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Monica Specking Wins – 2012 IFBB Pro Optimum Classic Results

Isaac Hinds — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:18:36 +0000

The 2012 Optimum Classic Figure competition is in the books and Arkansas resident, Monica Specking notched her first IFBB Pro victory. Monica beat a small (10) but competitive field at the Shreveport, Louisiana competition. The win earns her a return trip to the Figure Olympia stage. Prior to this event Monica’s highest finish was third, [...]

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AD WATCH: Quest For Bodybuilding Title Comes at A Price

Isaac Hinds — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:32 +0000

Advertisers are constantly trying to capture the attention of customers in new and unique ways. This is a short film about a bodybuilder and his soon-to-be wife ends in a strange way. The bodybuilder trains and eats and well eats. The video is generating some buzz online however will you remember the product? VIA YOUTUBE: [...]

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IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Championship Results & Review

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:52:06 +0000

The 2012 Pittsburgh Pro Championships hosted over 50 hardbody women in fitness, figure and bikini. Women from across the globe traveled to Jim Manion’s Pittsburgh Pro Championships in hopes of qualifying for the 2012 Olympia. There were some expected results and a few surprises along the way. Canada dominated the Fitness division and left and [...]

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2012 IFBB Optimum Classic Competitor Lists & Preview

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:50:16 +0000

This weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana the IFBB Figure ladies will be taking the stage once again. The line up isn’t the strongest we’ve seen and look for a few more women to enter the show this week. The show will be held in conjunction with a NPC event at the Shreveport Convention Center this Saturday, [...]

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Live Coverage from The Pittsburgh Championships

Isaac Hinds — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:46:29 +0000

The 2012 Pittsburgh Championships get started today at 9am EST. We’ll be there covering all the action and you can follow along LIVE from the Steel City. NPC President, Jim Manion shared with us that this is the largest field of competitors to date. Over 50 IFBB pros will compete on the same stage as [...]

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PHOTOS: IFBB Champion Sightings at The Pittsburgh Pro

Hardbody Staff — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:21:06 +0000

Top IFBB Pros Sonia Gonzales and Adela Garcia made an appearance in Pittsburgh yesterday to help kick off the 2012 Pittsburgh Pro. The leading ladies were joined by top bodybuilders Phil Heath, Jay Cutler and Branch Warren. A bus full of Team Bombshells was also sighted in the Burgh and you can see all the [...]

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2012 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Competitor Lists & Preview

Isaac Hinds — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:34:47 +0000

2012 NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Physique Championships & IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Bikini, Figure & Fitness will take place this weekend and it’s shaping up to be a record breaking event. The NPC show is one of the only national qualifiers where you will be judged by head NPC and IFBB judges. It [...]

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Europa Super Show of Champions Results

Isaac Hinds — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:53:05 +0000

Another IFBB Pro show is in the books. Candice Keene returned to the winner’s circle in the Figure competition and Patricia Mello notched her first victory in the new Women’s Physique Division. Complete results posted below. IFBB EUROPA SUPER SHOW OF CHAMPIONS – FIGURE 1. Candice Keene 2. Candice John 3. Ann Titone 4. Cheryl [...]

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Live Coverage from The Europa Show of Champions

Hardbody Staff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:04:59 +0000

The 2012 Europa Show of Champions is under way and we’re live from Orlando. The IFBB Pros take the stage at 3pm EST followed by the NPC competitors at 6pm. The expo is always packed and this year should be no different. We’ll be providing live coverage all weekend long and providing access, commentary and [...]

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IFBB Europa Show of Champions – Orlando Pro

Isaac Hinds — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:42:10 +0000

The IFBB Pros will be heading to Orlando this weekend for the Europa Show of Champions. This year the event will play host to Pro Figure, Women’s Physique, Men’s Physique and Men’s Bodybuilding 212. The ladies are leading the way with the competitor turn out. It appears 20 women will enter the Physique division and [...]

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Hardbody Poll – Vote For Your Favorite Spring Cover

Hardbody Staff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:14:21 +0000

Spring is upon us and the fitness magazines are leading the way with tips on how to “blast fat”, “burn more calories” and “get sexy”. According to our last poll, the three most popular fitness magazines you enjoy are Fitness RX for Women, Muscle & Fitness HERS and Oxygen. The current covers each take a [...]

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Become the Face of Under Armour Women

Hardbody Staff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:13:36 +0000

Calling all hardbody women. This is a pretty cool opportunity to become one of three new faces of Under Armour Women. Under Armour wants you to declare a goal, document your journey and rise to the top. Can you do it? Via whatsbeautiful.ua.com: We’re going to show the world what beautiful really is. Are you [...]

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Fat Loss Guides For Women Over 40

Hardbody Staff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:50:42 +0000

If you’re over 40 and looking for more information on how to lose fat, you’ll want to check this out. Take the step towards making your body the best its ever been by following these helpful fat loss, training and supplementation programs. Check out these popular Bodybuilding.com Guides: Jamie Eason’s LiveFit Trainer - Our most [...]

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