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Interview With OCB Promoter And Bodybuilder Ken Arsenault
In this interview, natural bodybuilding competitor, judge and promoter Ken Arsenault gives us a behind the scenes look at running a natural bodybuilding event. Ken also discusses drug testing, training, and talks about the special comradery that takes place at OCB and IFPA events. Muscle & Strength:...
Interview With Natural Mezza Andrew Merrifield
"Natural Mezza" Andrew Merrifield is a true bodybuilding champion. In 22 contests between 1998 and 2006, Andrew took home 16 first place finishes, and never placed outside on the top 3! As a child, Natural Mezza was drawn to the sport of bodybuilding by the TV show, The Incredible Hulk. For more on...
Interview With NGA Chairman Jerry Marsala
Once a powerlfiter, Jerry Marsala transitioned into bodybuilding and now promotes several shows for the NGA. In this interview, Jerry gives us a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a bodybuilding contest, and also discusses why it is important to ignore the steroid side of the sport, and...
Interview With Mr. Olympia Frank Zane
Hold a conversation about the best physique in bodybuilding history, and Frank Zane's name will appear at the top of the list. He won the Mr. Olympia three consecutive years, from 1977 to 1979, and was one of only three bodybuilders to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger. With a 29" waist and a stunning V-...
Interview With Mr. Aestheticz RJ Perkins
RJ Perkins is living proof that it doesn't take long to become successful in natural bodybuilding. He trains hard and smart and does his homework. In January of 2008 he dedicated himself 100% to bodybuilding. That same year RJ took home a 1st place finish in his first competition. Two years later he...
Interview With Model And Pro Bikini Competitor Vanny Vay
Vanny Vay turned her life around. She was lost, both mentally and physically, and hit rock bottom. Vanny turned her life around with exercise and a proper diet, and is now a FAME pro bikini competitor and a successful model. Find out more about Vanny at her website, www.vannyvayfitness.com/. Muscle...
Interview With Mighty Stu Yellin - Part 2
Stu Yellin is one of the most popular natural bodybuilding personalities on the net. By day, he is a professional animator and storyboard artist, but in the gym and on the forums he becomes "The Mighty Stu." In part 2 of out interview with The Mighty One, Stu Yellin tells us what he has learned from...
Interview With Mighty Stu Yellin - Part 1
Stu Yellin is one of the most popular natural bodybuilding personalities on the net. By day, he is a professional animator and storyboard artist, but in the gym and on the forums he becomes "The Mighty Stu." In part one of our interview with Stu Yellin he talks about training nuts and bolts, how he...
Interview With Massive IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Chidi Ekebere
I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing one of the very best natural bodybuilders around, Mr. Chidi Ekebere. I met this young man a few weeks ago and got to know him a little. I got to watch him train, ask dieting questions and to get inside his head a little. I was very impressed with how open a...
Interview With Hardcore Natural Bodybuilder Tommy Jeffers
I have to admit, I knew very little about Tommy Jeffers walking into this interview. I knew that Tommy had an amazing physique, and that he was a member of Team Scivation. I also knew that Tommy Jeffers had appeared in several of Layne Norton's videos. But what I didn't know was the fact that Tommy...
Interview With IFPA Pro Natural Bodybuilder Joe Franco
IFPA pro bodybuilder Joe Franco has a passion for natural bodybuilding. Besides hitting the stage, Joe has also been a personal trainer for 15 years, and is a contest promoter. Joe also owns and operates several websites dedicated to the sport. In this interview, Joe Franco talks about his love of n...
Interview With Male Model Superstar Obi Obadike
Obi Obadike is one of the top male fitness models in the world. He has been crowned with the title of the World's Most Ripped Fitness Model. Obi has appeared in numerous ad campaigns and magazines, including Fitness RX for Men, Men's Journal, Flex, Muscle Mag, Reps, Muscular Development and more. Fo...
Interview With Figure Pro And Competition Coach Mary Bell
Mary Bell is changing lives and impacting the sport of female figure. Not only is she a figure pro, in the WNBF, but Mary is also an acclaimed competition coach. She enjoys empowering women. May Bell was recently featured on E! News True Hollywood Story - Female Bodybuilders, representing the natura...
Interview With Former Skinny Guy Turned Super Trainer Steve Poynter
Steve Poynter wasn't born buff. In fact, for most of his life he was a typical skinny guy, overtraining, undereating and making no progress. In 2001 Steve turned it around, learned from his mistakes, and packed on the pounds of muscle. Currently Steve Poynter is helping others turn their lives and p...
Interview With Captain Ahab Errol Hannigan
It's never too late to turn your life around. Errol Hannigan is living proof of this. After a battle with a leg infection, and the subsequent amputation of his left leg, Errol ascended from the ashes like a phoenix. In early 2007, he started to train. Three years later, Errol "Captain Ahab" Hannigan...
Interview With Bodybuilding Freak And PRRS Creator Eric Broser
"Natural Freak" Eric Broser is fast becoming one of the bigger names in the natural bodybuilding realm. Not only is he the creator of the Power, Rep Range, Shock (PRRS) training system, but Eric is also the Internet marketing manager for All American EFX supplements - a supplement line made by natur...
Interview With Ripped Robbie Sardinia, Mr. California
What is your athletic background, how did you get involved with natural bodybuilding? I played a lot of sports as a kid growing up. I played baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and picked up golf at age 11. I excelled at golf and it took over my competitive life where I played 4 years of varsity...
Interview With Bodybuilder And Show Promoter Jesse Dale
Jesse Dale is a natural bodybuilder, contest promoter, and a contest prep coach. In this interview, Jesse shares some client success stories, and talks about why it's important to stick with a workout plan. Muscle & Strength: You starting competing as a teen. Tell us how you made the jump from a cas...
Interview With Freaky Ripped Fitness Trainer And Model Micah LaCerte
What is your athletic background, how did you get involved with fitness and modeling, and what do you love most and least about it? I grew up a shinny kid, ectomorph the the fullest but was always very into sports. I played, soccer, basketball, baseball, track, tennis and golf growing up. When I tu...
Inspirational Figure Competitor Ashley Horner Talks To Muscle & Strength
What do you love most about figure? I love competing in figure because it pushes me, it keeps me focused and it brings the competitive side out in me. I was always an athlete but after I had kids, I always looked at moms that let themselves go and I said, not me... and I'm getting ready to prove tha...
High Rep Blitz! An Interview With Bodybuilder Cleveland Thomas
Professional natural bodybuilder Cleveland Thomas is at the top of his game. At the prestigious 2010 Yorton Cup, he placed second in the Men's Pro Lightweight Division. Fueled by his desire to improve, and training with an intense and unorthodox higher rep style, Cleveland is looking to compete 5 ti...
Muscle & Strength Talks With Health Coach And Fitness Model Sarah Varno
What is your athletic background, and how did you get involved with fitness? I started playing soccer and basketball at the age of 5. Being athletic was instilled in my blood. People were amazed at how athletic I was! Not to toot my own horn, but I was GOOD! I played everything from pickup games to...
Getting Her Groove Back: An Interview With Christina Adler
Inspirational physique transformation Christina Adler has a new mission: she wants to help you get your groove back. Once held captive by depression and binge eating, Christina now lives to help others. Find out what keeps her driven, and how she is looking to motivate you! Muscle & Strength: Christ...
Interview with Natural Pro Bodybuilder Francisco Montealegre
Francisco Montealegre considers himself a boring guy. He has a passion for bodybuilding, God and his family, and has little room in his life for much else. But when you talk with Francisco, you find that he is anything but dull. Francisco Montealegre knows the sport of bodybuilding, and can talk tra...