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Judging - - From The Cheap Seats by NPC District Chairman and Publisher Pete Fancher, All to often, and sometimes it is justified, we as judges, hear or are told in no uncertain terms, that we are all blind, don’t know what we are doing, the fix was in, the decision was political, certain competitor is a friend of one of the judges or the judge is a trainer that trains that competitor - - and it goes on and on. It is really easy to sit in the cheap seats and become the expert. (continued).
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True To Self: Following Through
by Jeanne Colesanti In hindsight, my preparation for the 2008 NPC Nationals actually began in training for The Dexter Jackson Classic and Debbie Kruck Classic competitions. My short-term goals during my preparation for Dexter's Show were focused on testing my stage presence and confidence. With only 5 weeks to prep prior to committing to Dexter's show the strategy was all about tweaking my physique, posing techniques, cleaning up my diet, and adding more cardio to my workout schedule. Considering the short time to prep a vigorous protocol was implemented. Although I constantly desire to commit to another show my competition mode had been off since 2004. Yet, once I commit there is no turning back (continued). |
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Take It Outdoors: Cautiously
by Karla Podewils The fall season is quickly approaching and the heat of the summer has dwindled under cool ocean breezes. This is the perfect time to switch up your current exercise routine and take it outdoors! Running on the treadmill can be monotonous - who wants to stare at a blank, white wall anyways? Or, worse yet, strain your neck trying to watch T.V. Multi-tasking while exercising does not work. Period. As a species we desire a connection with the natural world. Incorporating a workout outdoors even if only once a week can reduce tension, lower blood pressure, and can even increase your productivity when in the gym! Did you know that you can burn up to 10% more calories just by working out outdoors? (continued). |
Competition Analysis by Marijan Lipsinic
2008 Mr Olympia, Las Vegas, September 26-272008 Ms. Olympia, Las Vegas, September
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ESPN Bodybuilding Fitness & Figure Radio Interview with Iron Man Joe DeGiovine
by John Hawley Joe DeGiovine joined us on the air of our ESPN Radio show in St. Augustine to discuss his transformation from the 120# high school graduate to NPC Nationally Qualified Bodybuilder and 275# powerlifter that raw benches 575# and deadlifts 707#. DeGiovine is currently prepping for the APF Orlando Barbell October Classic to be held on the 18th and Raw Unity Nationals in January
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Bridge Pose: Grounds & Provides Sense of Security Yoga with its many branches is constantly evolving. Yoga is a physical practice consisting of postures that realign and help to strengthen and lengthen the body. It is a mental practice that incorporates pranayama or breath work and meditation. And it is also a spiritual practice integrating both body and mind to bring about oneness, joy, peace, and balance.
We all need balance in our lives and balance helps to promote harmony and healing of the body, mind and spirit. When we are balanced we feel that union or oneness with the divine energy of the universe. Beginning our yoga practice, our first focus will be on creating balance and a sense of feeling grounded, secure, and stable in our foundation. A yoga posture to achieve this sense of grounded ness and connection to the earth is: SETU BANDHASANA or BRIDGE POSE (continued). |
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Going Green by Alisa Hostettler Hi everyone. Alisa Hostettler here again with Hot Spot Tanning. This month I would like to talk about 'going green'. And not the eco-friendly way!
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Bodybuilding As A Spiritual Path By Kevin Richardson Sometimes truth contains apparent contradictions. Contradictions that come as a result of |
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Parting Shot by Roger Cox Cameras are devices that respond to light. The basic concepts behind photography haven't really changed much since they were first invented. Cameras control light to capture images on media. That's all there is to it. Light, a piece of glass, and something to shine the light on that is physically sensitive to it. But most photographers are not interested in just "pictures"; we want to capture something else. We want emotion, shock, rawness, elegance, fear, solace, greatness, passion, indifference, we want the verb (continued)! |
Upcoming Competitions in Florida
-Nov. 8 All South Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure Championships (Level V). Contact: Pete Fancher, 4230 Stoney Pt. Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940 (tel. 321-917-1340) and Gene Schlossberg, WORLD GYM, 1650 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086. www.AllSouthChampionships.com -Nov. 15 Florida Gold Cup Bodybuilding (Level IV). Contact: Frank Dalto, 2 Old Meadow Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (tel. 561-627-9638). -November 20-23 WPC World Push PuLL & Bench Press Championships; Palm Beach, FL Promoter Kieran Kidder/Amy Jackson: Phone 866-389-4744 amyljackson@aol.com -Nov 29 South Florida District Championships Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure. Contact: Sergio Pacheco & Mari Redondo redondomari@aol.com 305-823-8346. www.SouthFloridaChampionships.com. -December 6-7 APF-AAPF Southern States; Jacksonville, FL Promoter Kieran Kidder Phone 866-389-4744
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