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Jodi Boam Interview

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: May 5, 2013 at 10:03 am
In: Female Bodybuilders, Galleries, Health, Stuff, Training With: 0 Comments

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IFBB Fitness Pro Jodi Boam has been a gymnast for half of her life. She placed fifth in her IFBB pro debut and has the potential to be a top contender in every show she enters. She became the youngest IFBB Fitness Pro in Canada at age 23. Jodi was kind enough to share a bit more about herself days out from her first pro show on her homeland of Canada.

Look for her to make some noise this weekend at the Toronto Supershow and don’t be surprised if you see her competing on the Olympia stage this September. She has a fun personality and a killer set of arms. Read about her work out split, cooking dos and don’ts and why she’s a bad driver, even in her own drive way.

Name: Jodi Boam

Born in: Hamilton Ontario Canada

Number of years competing in gymnastics: 11 competitive years!

What level did you make it to? I was a national level gymnast by age 15, and qualified to compete at the World Championships, but unfortunately had to pull out the week of, due to injury!

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Chiseled Abs for Females

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: May 3, 2013 at 3:10 pm
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“A Complete Battle Plan for Female Six Pack Abs

Eat healthy, lift weights 3 days a week with your ab routine, and run 1 to 2 days a week in the beginning. Keep it simple and do-able in the beginning, and you’ll start to notice results before long.

If you want a more complete and structured plan, though, check out my How to Get Abs e-book. It contains exact, step-by-step instructions for how to get ripped, with exact exercise and diet info.

That’s the short version of how ladies can get six pack abs. There’s lots more info on this site dealing specifically with what to eat, how much to eat, what kind of cardio is best, how to track your progress, and workout routines for your abs and the rest of your body.” SOURCE

Working Female Biceps

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 7, 2013 at 4:45 pm
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Working both heads: “Incline Dumbbell Curls- The incline dumbbell curl is an effective biceps exercise that strengthens both heads of the biceps brachii. Sit back on a 45 to 60 degree incline bench. Hold two dumbbells with your wrists facing your knees. Slowly curl your right arm up and rotate your elbow so that your palm with the dumbbell is facing your left shoulder. Lower your arm to the starting position and simultaneously lift your right arm to your shoulder. Continue alternating arm curls until you reach your desired amount of repetitions..” Source

Fitocracy Inspires Female Muscle Across the World

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: March 28, 2013 at 12:05 pm
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Fitness Motivation Whether you’re completely new to fitness or a seasoned pro, we can help you reach the next level. Isn’t it time?

Real. Fit. Women

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: March 20, 2013 at 1:44 pm
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Health, Fitness, Lifestyle for Women over 30

Hack Squats for Females

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: March 11, 2013 at 2:51 pm
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Step 1
Load weight plates on either side of the machine. Place the same amount of weight on each side.
Step 2
Step onto the platform with your feet a few inches wider than shoulder width and place your back firmly against the pad. Push up on the shoulder pads and lift the weight enough to flip the locking lever open.
Step 3
Squat down as if you are about to sit in a chair until your thighs are parallel to the platform. Push yourself back up into the start position and repeat.
Step 4
Close the lever to lock the weight in place before you step off the machine.

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Female Biceps Workout Muscles in Use

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 25, 2013 at 9:18 pm
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Kettlebell One Arm Swing

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 25, 2013 at 12:44 pm
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“At the bottom of the swing, don’t just yeild to gravity. Actively “hike” the kettlbell back behind you. You want to pin your forearm to your inner thigh. You want to pin your upper arm to ribs.
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Rope Climbing Builds Female Arm Strength

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 23, 2013 at 12:15 pm
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“Step 1
Hold onto the rope with both hands. Jump up and hold the rope between your feet.

Step 2
Reach your arms up and grip as high as you can on the rope. Pull yourself up with your arms and hold the rope between your feet.

Step 3
Repeat until you reach the top of the rope, and then slide down the rope with the rope between your hands and feet to get to the bottom. Repeat five times, or until your arms are tired.” SOURCE

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns for Women

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 23, 2013 at 12:06 pm
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“Step 1
Sit facing the lat pulldown machine with your knees locked under the roller pads. Grip the pulldown bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and palms facing forward. Lean back slightly from the waist keeping your back straight. (Not sure how much weight to use?)

Step 2
Inhale and then exhale as you pull the bar down in front of your face until it reaches your upper chest.
Step 3
Inhale as you return to the starting position.” SOURCE

Deep Squats for Female Athletes

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 21, 2013 at 9:24 am
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“Ideally you should squat to below parallel while maintaining a neutral spine.

A good deep squat is very healthy for your knees and also recruits the hamstrings and glutes far better than a partial range squat does.

However, most people lack the mobility and flexibility necessary to sink a squat a few inches below parallel without rounding their lumbar spine (lower back).
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Cable Girl Shows Us – Bent Forward Cable Crossover

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 20, 2013 at 11:09 am
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“”The Bent Forward Cable Crossover is a specialised exercise which targets the inner, middle and lower pecs. The shoulders are also worked by this exercise. By doing a fly motion, the cables provide resistence and work the centre of the pecs bringing out the cross striations. The exercise also works to develop the middle and lower pectoral region.” (SOURCE)

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