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Sarah Hayes: NPC Explosion

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 30, 2012 at 12:35 am
In: Female Bodybuilders, Stuff, Video With: 2 Comments

Sarah Ann Hayes has taken the NPC by storm. Her physique is nothing short of amazing, and her first place finishes are testimony that the NPC likes what it sees! Sarah is not only a part of the NPC but she is a member of the North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (member and certified strength and conditioning specialist) as well as a certified club coach in the U.S.A. Weightlifting Federation.

Contest History:

2009 Ronnie Coleman Classic Dallas, Texas 1st Place
2009 Lone Star Classic Dallas, Texas 1st Place and Overall
2009 Europa Dallas, Texas 1st Place And Overall
2009 NPC Nationals Ft Lauderdale, Florida 4th Place Heavyweight

Sarah Goodlaxson Going Large At 115 Pounds

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 26, 2012 at 12:53 am
In: Female Athletes, Wrestling With: 0 Comments

Sarah Goodlaxson, 21-years-old, is a 115-pound MMA fighter (2-1). She will be fighting Glena “Heartless” Avila (2-0) in Las Vegas in the semifinals of a four-woman Tuff-N-Uff tournament. The winner will be crowned 115-pound champion.While Sarah is putting her all into winning this tournament and the title, she is hopeful that Strikeforce will add a 115-pound division.

“Strikeforce is the place to be for women’s MMA right now,” Sarah said. “It would be amazing if they opened up at 115.”

Sarah stumbled upon the sport in an effort to try something new out and fell in love. Her parents don’t share the same enthusiasm.

“They remain silent. I tell them about it and invite them. My mom said she doesn’t want to see someone hit me and run down to the cage and tell them to stop. … Maybe they will get into it more as the years go by,” she said.  Continue Reading…

Suzanne Germano From National Statistic To National Bodybuilder

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 25, 2012 at 12:55 am
In: Female Bodybuilders, Stuff With: 2 Comments

Suzanne Germano was not always into fitness in fact she is legally blind (not blond) and stopped P.E. class in the 4th grade. She has a congenital condition called Achromatopsia (www.achromatopsia.org). On her website she explains:

“Legally blind means that even with correction your vision is worse than 20/200 which is the biggest E on the eye chart. Due to this condition, I have reduced visual acuity 20/400-20/600, severe light sensitivity and am totally color blind. This has affected my life in many ways; for example, I have never driven, I never did sports or PE throughout my school years and I have a very difficult time recognizing people or being able to see if they are waving to me for example.”  Continue Reading…

Rosemary Jennings: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Gallery

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 25, 2012 at 12:49 am
In: Contest Coverage, Female Bodybuilders, Galleries With: 0 Comments

Rosemary Jennings, IFBB Pro, loved to build big, dense muscle. Female Muscle shares Rosemary’s love, and we want to share her with you.

1997 NPC New York Metropolitan – Overall
1997 NPC Suburban – Overall
1997 NPC New Jersey State - Overall
1998   NPC Jr.  USA – 2nd Placing
1998 NPC Nationals Mixed Pairs – Overall
2000 NPC Nationals – 12th Place
2001   NPC East Coast – Overall
2001   NPC Nationals - 3rd
2002 NPC USA - 1st – Overall – won Pro card
2002 Jan Tana - 5th Placing Middle Weight Division
2002 GNC Show – 6th Placing in Light Weight Division
2003 Night of Champions - light weight 2nd placing
2003 Ms. Olympia  light weight- 8 th placing
2004 GNC Show – 3rd Placing in Light Weight Division
2005 NY Pro Show – 1st Placing in Light Weight Division & Overall
2005 Ms. Olympia - 9th Placing
2006 Ms International 12th placing
2007 Ms. International - 14th Place
2008 Ms. International – 10 place
2008 Species NY Pro – 3rd place
2008 Arnold - 10th Place
2008 NY Pro – 3rd Place
2008 Olympia- 12th Place
2009 Arnold – 12th Place
2009 NY Pro – 3rd Place
2009 Olympia- 11th Place

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Tosca Reno: Taking Back Her Life

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 24, 2012 at 12:20 am
In: Female Athletes With: 0 Comments

When  Tosca Reno turned 40-years old, she was over weight and unhappy. Determined to change her life, she joined the local gym, hopped on a treadmill and took control. Over the next two years, she shed the pounds and developed a physique she was proud of, a physique that placed 5th in the open class at her first show. Her transformation was drastic and so were the changes she made in her life. Tosca wanted to share her journey to help others regain control and reach their dreams. She began writing a column in Oxygen magazine and authored a 10-book series, The Eat-Clean diet.

Now at 49-years-old, she is staring in a documentary/soap, Tosca: Flexing at 49, that has been described as:

An exhilarating and intimate eight-part half-hour series that captures her highs and lows as she struggles to balance her commitment to her family, her work and another cook-book launch with rigorous training and an extreme diet in preparation for the big competition. There will be pain, gain, highs and lows. Will it be all worth it in the end? 

Trained Lungs and Killer Physique

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 22, 2012 at 12:48 am
In: Female Athletes, Stuff With: 0 Comments

It isn’t often that we would talk about an opera singer and Female Muscle in the same conversation. That is until we found Malena Ernman. Malena  is a Swedish opera singer who is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. She has been labeled as Sweden’s most sought after opera performer. We love her dedication to her profession and obvious love for the gym!

Birth name  Sara Magdalena Ernman
Born November 4, 1970
Origin Uppsala Municipality, Uppland County, Sweden
Genres Opera, Jazz, Baroque pop, Chanson, Cabaret
Years 1998 – now
Labels Roxy Recordings Stockholm
Website http://www.malenaernman.com

Laura Croft, Reborn

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 21, 2012 at 12:29 am
In: Female Athletes, Stuff With: 3 Comments

Laura Croft is anything but new. Between movies, video games and comics, Laura Croft has quite a reputation in each media. Today, Laura Croft is getting a fresh face, Alison Carroll, for the new Tomb Raider: Underworld game. She will be traveling, meeting fans and doing promotions and advertisments, in character, as Laura Croft.

Alison, 23-years-old, was an elite gymnast for 12-years representing Great Britain. She taking courses including SAS survival, combat and semi-automatic weapon firing and a crash course in world archaeology to transform her into Lara Croft. Even before taking this role, Alison trained six days a week and feels her gymnastics back ground will assist her in the stunts needed for her character.

 ”This is my dream job. I have always wanted to be an action hero and hope to be able to use my gymnastic ability to perform all of Lara’s stunts,” Alison said. Continue Reading…

Sue Cornwell CBBF Canadian Bodybuilder

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 12, 2012 at 12:38 am
In: Female Bodybuilders, Stuff With: 0 Comments

Sue Cornwell is known for having a shredded physique and top-notch posing! She is an amazing natural bodybuilder, holds a Technical degree from Seneca College and has been a Veterinarian Technician at the University of Guelph since 1994.

She holds this quote from a friend close to her heart: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” Sue is also a huge Dr. Suess fan, and one of her all time favorite quotes is: “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”

“I’ve really tried to live by this Dr. Suess “code” by remaining true to myself in all areas of my life, sometimes it works better then others!! Smart guy that Dr. Suess ;) lol,” Sue wrote in a recent email. Continue Reading…

Third Degree Black Belt At 72-years-old

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: April 12, 2012 at 12:35 am
In: Female Athletes, Stuff, Video With: 0 Comments

Pam Neil, 72-years-old, has just become the oldest person to earn a 3rd degree black belt by the National Karate Schools of Chicago.

“I’ve always had this dream that an attacker tries to grab my daughter and granddaughter,” Pam recalled. “Now when I have that dream, I fight back. I tell him: you messed with the wrong house.”

In order to earn this distinct honor, Pam had to endure and succeed during a two hour test including: board breaking, Bo-form katas, and defending herself against three attackers at once. Pam proved she had the skills and ability to proudly wear the belt held by so few. Below is a video of Pam fighting off attackers…No one is getting this granny’s purse! Continue Reading…

Mi Hee Yu Training Video

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: March 26, 2012 at 12:30 am
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Lori Ferguson – Homegrown

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: March 7, 2012 at 12:10 am
In: Galleries, Homegrown With: 2 Comments

Lori Ferguson is from Brunswick, Maine. She has been involved in fitness for over 20 years. Lori has a degree in Recreation Management with a specialization in sports and fitness. She is also a certified Personal Trainer through ACSM and AFAA.

To see Lori’s gallery, click HERE

Natalie Pennington Looking to Drill the Competition

Post Author: Lori Braun Posted on: February 29, 2012 at 12:30 am
In: Female Athletes, Stuff With: 3 Comments

Natalie Pennington, 31-years-old, is more than a pretty face, good teeth and IFBB bikini competitor. She is a full time dentist. Raised in Korea by her mom she didn’t grow up playing sports. She spent her youth learning the violin and piano.

“That’s the Asian side. That’s mom taking control,” Natalie said, referring to her years of violin and piano instructions. “It wasn’t by choice, but I appreciate it now.”

Natalie spoke in an interview about balancing her profession with her bikini career.

“My biggest challenge is that some days, I deal with patient management issues, yet in the back of my mind, I know I can’t go home and relax with a glass of wine. You know you have to go to the gym after work. Most girls [I compete with] do not have the stress of the job that I do.”

Natalie hope to one day open a spa/dental practice to unite her two world and offer the dental said the comfort and health awarness the comes with a spa atmosphere. But, until then she will continue to take the IFBB by storm. She won her first national show, turning pro and looks to continue her win streak.

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