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2012 Mr. Olympia: Men's Athletes Meeting

2012-09-27T20:01:00.003-04:00

Just two days before the great event, NPC, the National Physique Committee posted on their website pictures from Joe Weider's 2012 Mr. Olympia's Athletes Meeting.

All the first-class bodybuilders were there with a promise for an outstanding and remarkable competition: Branch Warren, Essa Obaid, Toney Freeman Ben Pakulski Johnnie Jackson, Bill Wilmore, Evan Centopani, Lionel Beyeke, Dexter Jackson, Ronny Rockel, Fred Smalls, Shawn Rhoden, Baito Abbaspour, Dennis Wolf, Michael Kefalianos, Roelly Winklaar, Kai Greene, Hidetada Yamagishi, and Phil Heath.

You can view the gallery here.

In addition, NPC posted on their You Tube channel the video of the Athlete's Meeting.

IFBB Releases Official Lists for the 2012 Mr. Olympia

2012-09-25T13:13:00.000-04:00

The 2012 Olympia Weekend will be held from September 27-30 at the Orleans Arena & Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas.

2012 IFBB Olympia Weekend

IFBB released the official lists for the following categories:

2012 Mr. Olympia
2012 212 Olympia Showdown
2012 Ms. Olympia
2012 Fitness Olympia
2012 Figure Olympia
2012 Bikini Olympia

For more information...
Visit IFBB's Professional League website: here
or the Official 2012 Olympia Weekend website: here

IFBB Pro Todd Jewell in serious car accident

2012-09-25T12:34:00.000-04:00

Walks away with minor injuries.
The 2011 National Champion, NPC Judge, and Muscular Development Athlete posted on his Facebook and Twitter page a few snapshots from the incident.

IFBB Pro Todd Jewell

From his Facebook page:
"I was extremely lucky today. I walked away from a very serious car accident with only minor injuries. Just some bad bruising, a very stiff neck, and some cuts and scrapes. Thank you everyone for your kind words, your thoughts, and your prayers. Remember to let your loved ones know very often just how much you love them".

The car "cartwheeled" a number of times.

Later on he tweeted: "As you can see by the tracks, I ran off the road, up the rock wall and then "cartwheeled" a number of times", and shared that "some people are lucky enough to get a second chance at life after a near death experience. This is my 3rd chance. Feeling very lucky".

Brench Warren at the 2012 Mr. Olympia

2012-09-24T21:05:00.000-04:00

It's all happening this weekend, September 27-30, 2012 in Las Vegas, at Joe Weider's 2012 Mr. Olympia.
Brench Warren will be there.

Here's what you need to know about Warren:

Branch Warren first competed in 1992 when he won the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Teenage Mr. America competition. His first National Physique Committee (NPC) event was the Teenage Nationals, where he won again. His first IFBB event was at the 2004 Night of Champions competitions, where he placed 8th.

IFBB Pro Brench Warren

His first Mr. Olympia was in 2005, where he placed 8th. The following year, in 2006, he competed in his first Arnold Classic for a 2nd place finish. While slipping to 7th place in 2007, he improved to 4th place in 2008 and 3rd in 2009, while winning the title of "Most Muscular". Branch Warren placed 12th in his 2nd Mr. Olympia contest in 2006. Branch Warren also placed 1st at the 2007 New York Pro.

Here are the awards he won over the years, according to his Facebook Fan Club:

2011 IFBB British Grand Prix
1st
2011 IFBB Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International & Figure International
1st
2011 IFBB Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International & Figure International
1st
2011 IFBB Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International & Figure International
1st
2010 IFBB Olympia
3rd
2010 NPC Junior USA Championships
1st
2010 NPC Atlantic States
NP
2010 NPC Pittsburgh
NP
2010 NPC Emerald Cup Championships
1st
2010 NPC Northern Colorado Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships
1st
2010 IFBB Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International & Figure International
3rd
2010 IFBB Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International & Figure International
1st
2009 IFBB Olympia
2nd
2009 NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding Fitness & Figure
NP
2009 IFBB Arnold Classic
3rd
2009 IFBB Arnold Classic
1st
2008 IFBB Arnold Classic Bodybuilding, Fitness And Figure Contest
4th
2007 IFBB Colorado Pro/Am Classic Bodybuilding And Figure Contest
7th
2007 IFBB Keystone Pro Classic Bodybuilding Contest
4th
2007 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Contest
1st
2007 IFBB Arnold Classic
7th
2006 IFBB Olympia
12th
2006 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix
5th
2006 IFBB San Francisco Pro
2nd
2006 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals
2nd
2005 IFBB Olympia
8th
2005 IFBB Charlotte Pro
1st
2005 IFBB Europa Super Show
1st
2004 IFBB GNC Show Of Strength
4th
2004 IFBB Night of Champions
8th
2000 NPC USA Championships
3rd
1993 NPC Teen Nationals
1st
1993 NPC Teen Nationals
1st

IFBB Pro Hidetada Yamagishi Motivates Fans

2012-05-15T13:53:00.000-04:00

Hidetada Yamagishi, the astonishing IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Japan, motivates his fans and inspires new bodybuilders, through his very active Facebook page.

IFBB Pro Hidetada Yamagishi

With statements such as:

- Defeat is a state of mind. No one will be defeated unless the loss is accepted as a reality.

- I can't believe how much I have improved since last year.

- I'm truly blessed to have all of you supporting me...without you all, I would not be here today. Thank you again! God bless you!!

- Bring that crazy conditioning to win!

...Hide is the living proof that if you believe you can achieve!

You can visit his Facebook page here.

IFBB Releases Official Lists for the 2012 New York Pro

2012-05-15T13:18:00.000-04:00

2012 IFBB New York Pro

The 2012 IFBB New York Pro Championships will be held this Saturday, May 19 at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street, New York.
Categories: Men's Open Bodybuilding, Men's 212 & under Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Men's Physique, Women's Physique.

IFBB released today the official competitors list.

The schedule:

9:00am Bikini

9:15am Open Bodybuilding

9:30am Figure

9:45am 212

10:00am Women's Physique

10:15am Men's Physique

Click here to visit the official IFBB Pro website to see the lists.

Off Season: The Official Trailer

2012-05-13T22:06:00.001-04:00

Off Season is a story about a former cop who encounters a conflict between his desire to pursue a life as a competitive bodybuilder and a new relationship.

Starring Robert Youells, Sharon Maguire, Mark Vincent, and also featuring Tiffany Hodges and Gregg Valentino. Written and Directed by Eugene Ioannou. Produced by Samuel Baumel & Eugene Ioannou.
Click below to watch the official trailer.

The official website: TheOffSeasonMovie.com

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez - Muscletime Titans Part 3

2012-05-13T21:38:00.000-04:00

Muscletime.com presents "Victor Martinez - Titans Part 3", a feature length movie in the "Titans" bodybuilding series. Victor is one of our favorite bodybuilders and one of the nicest guys in the sport. Titans Part 3 features IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez training in New York City.

Here's the video.

Kai Greene – 60 Minutes of Olympia Prep Training Footage - Flex Online

2012-05-13T18:14:00.001-04:00

Kai Greene

Kai Greene launched his new website and is set up to take orders for a new training video.
There is no talking and no story. This is a pure training video.

Get all the details from Flex Online.

Kai Greene – 60 Minutes of Olympia Prep Training Footage - Flex Online