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ARNOLD CLASSIC DEXTER JACKSON WINS TITLE WOMEN REVIEW PHIL HEATH CLASSIC INSIDE REVIEW ALSO INSIDE: • WELCOME GUY GRUNDY TO POSE DOWN MAGAZINE • INTERNATIONAL FITNESS MODEL SASHA BROWN
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PHIL HEATH CLASSIC 2013 REVIEW
By Ryan Ellison
On Saturday March 16th 2013- 4,442 enthusiastic spectators flocked to The Bayou Music Center in Houston, TX around 5:30 pm. I’m sure this set some kind of attendance record for a Texas show’s first year, but when Phil Heath A.K.A “The Gift” is around the possibilities are endless. After waiting 30 minutes in the ticket line I made my entrance. The halls of The Bayou Music center were lined with supplement and clothing line vendors. The venue was the perfect size for the 332 competitors and 4,442 spectators in attendance. That in itself made the show a more pleasurable experience. For someone who had never been to Houston before, I was apprehensive about going to a show in the downtown area. It turned out that The Bayou Music Center was very easy to find. As for the Downtown area, I loved it. While walking from the parking garage, I couldn’t help but be amazed at the kind of restaurants and night clubs that Houston has to offer. I have no doubt many of the competitors took advantage of these venues after the show. Lee Thompson Promoter and Texas NPC Chairman promoted a well organized and entertaining show. The best part had to be Phil Heath guest posing, which is not to often you get to see a two time Mr. Olympia winner. Guest posing, and not only that he gave a lucky fan tickets to see him compete and most likely win his 3rd straight Mr. Olympia title. Many outsiders to the bodybuilding world always look at bodybuilding as full of negative self-centered individuals. In the case of Phil Heath, they’re dead wrong. I have never met a more genuinely kind hearted person. So, don’t judge a book by its cover. You may be surprised at what you find inside. This was first of many Phil Heath Classics. I can only imagine what’s in store for next year’s show, especially if Phil Heath is a 3 time Mr. Olympia winner.
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ARNOLD CLASSIC WOMEN REVIEW By: Greg McCoy
What a great weekend in Columbus Ohio for the 25th anniversary Arnold Sport Festival. With a weekend PACKED full of great athletes and fan experiences the women of the Arnold Classic did not disappoint. Women’s physique sports have grown so much and are incredibly competitive. The level of talent on the stage in Columbus was absolutely outstanding and a real treat for the fans and enthusiasts to watch. If you weren’t able to attend let’s break down each division!
Let’s start with Women’s Bodybuilding! There was a LOT of muscle on stage this year, women’s bodybuilding is a tough sport for newcomers to crack into because of the time it takes to gain the size these champions carry. So it seems once the top tier is defined they like to stay there for a while. Iris Kyle took home her 7th Arnold Classic victory this year. She takes the female body to an extreme development in size, symmetry, and conditioning. She was definitely the undisputed champion of the weekend. Second Place was awarded to Yaxeni Oriquen in a somewhat controversial decision. Yaxeni has won this contest 5 times in her career and she was in top form in Columbus. Many thought Debi Laszewski would take the second place spot but Debi placed third displaying some of the most crips conditioning on stage. Brigita Brezovac moved up a few spots from her 6th place finish last year placing 4th this year, and Cathy Lefrancois placed 5th this year. www.posedownmag.com
Ms. Figure International may have hosted the biggest upset of the weekend with Candice Keene beating Erin Stern who seemed to be the heir to the throne coming into the show. Candice brought her best package to date and won out in an incredibly tough lineup of figure champions. Heather Dees took the runner up spot with her great symmetry and overall eye-pleasing shape. Erin Stern, who many thought would leave with a victory this weekend came in a disappointing third place for her. The only critique I can make is that she seemed to have been a little smaller than when she took home the Olympia title and it seemed to have impacted her rank in a negative way. Candice Lewis placed 4th and look great as always, she has one of the best v-tapers in the game. And Mallory Haldeman rounded out our top 5 with a great showing, earning her another big time top 5 finish in the last 12 months. Ms. Fitness International is always an energy packed show and Tanji Johnson brought the house down with her Janet Jackson themed routine but it was her physique that proved to be the difference maker on the score cards. Tanji won her title with a true total package performance. Coming in second was fan favorite Oksana Grishina, who had a joker themed routine that left the audience in amazement. Bethany Cisternino earned third place with what was in my opinion the most balanced physique in the contest and her cheerleading routine was fun for the audience. Trish Warren placed 4th place in Columbus proving she belongs back in the top ranks, and Regiane Da Silva took home the number five spot which was a big jump from her, coming from 12th last year. In just it’s third year in existence the Ms. Bikini International is growing in momentum every year bringing in a lot of hype to this year’s show. India Paulino was last year’s runner up took home the title this time around. Nathalia Melo, reigning miss bikini Olympia. made a big jump from her last appearance at the Arnold where she was 5th place, took home the runner up spot this time around. Nicole Nagrani, who has won an Arnold Classic title before treaded water this year remaining in third place where she had placed last year. Yeshaira Robles and Jessica Paxson rounded out the top 5. All in all it was a great weekend for women’s physique sports in Columbus, Ohio, and the stage is set for a great 2013!
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SPICY TUNA CAKES W/ CREAMY SALSA INGREDIENTS: 2 cans tuna in water 1 cup brown rice (cooked) ¼ cup onion, chopped ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp honey mustard 2 egg whites ¼ cup oats ¼ cup Milled flax seed Chipotle Mrs. Dash 2 Tbsp olive oil 6oz Greek yogurt, plain Fresh made salsa (mild or hot)
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PREP: 1. In mixing bowl combine 2 cans of tuna (rinsed and drained), rice, onion, peppers, honey mustard and mix together with spoon. 2. In large skillet pour 2Tbsp olive oil and heat on med/high until skillet is hot. 3. In large Ziploc bag, combine milled flax seed, oats and Mrs. Dash. Set aside 4. Stir 2 egg whites is bowl 5. With hands mold a good sized pattie with tuna and rice mixture, turn over in egg whites until covered and then transfer to Ziploc bag. Gently shake tuna cake in bag until it is full covered with flax and oats. Place in hot skillet until browned. It takes about 2-5mins per side. Repeat until all mixture is formed into Tuna cakes and then place on a paper towel covered plate. Serve warm 6. To make sauce, simply mix 6oz of Greek yogurt and ½ cup of salsa in bowl. Serve chilled on the side
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CHARLIE VAN RIPPER My Husband is 54 years old and started this Journey after 8 yrs getting his confidence back after finally recovering from an Injury Shoulder injury back in 1996. In 2005 he decided to get serious and step out In Competitive Bodybuilding. He started at a 38 inch belly measurement wearing a size 36 pair of pants, He had never in his life been over a 30 inch Waist and this scared him. On March 12th 2010 he Stepped on Stage with an inqenal Hernia (he felt he would not postpone his 1st show after all the hard work he put i, so we agreed to due the surgery after) at an NPC show here in Arizona he placed 7 out of 9 Senior Masters, and 11 out of 19 Middleweight open, not great but he did not end up last. Then after Surgery and time to heal he came to Venice at Muscle Beach May 28th 2012 placed 3rd over 50, and 2nd Middleweight Novice. With renewed excitment We came to Palm Springs and he won 2nd Grand Masters over 50 with a 28 inch pants size and a 29 in belly measurement. I also want to point out that Charles is 100% Natural, has never done any Anabolic drugs or any Hormones, HRT or anything that is not a Natural accuring substance. He trains 2 to 2.5 hrs hard in the Gym 6 days a week with weights and Daily Cardio sessions ranging from 30 to 60 minutes depending on how he feels. Please remember There is no age limit or Time limit to Health & Fitness. Thank you for reading and thank you for checking out his pic. You may or may not appreciate the hard work that goes into building what he has Naturally but that is on YOU. He is still heading toward 2000 world wide fans and he will nolonger be ignored, He will be giving it his best Shot at winning his Natural Pro Card in 2013 and you will be seeing A lot of him.
Ricardo Ernesto Reyes Suncar NATIONALITY: Dominican AGE: 28 years WEIGHT COMPETITION: 160 pounds HEIGHT: 5’9
OBJECTIVE: Continue training to improve my body. My next competition is on August 4, 2013, on Mr. Republica
REMEMBER THE TIME OF YOUR FIRST COMPETITION? Were you very nervous? Yes, On my preparation I wasn’t nervous at all, put when I step on stage I got nervous and I had a very rigid body and I didn´t have the body relax WHAT ATHLETE INSPIRED YOUR CAREER? Geronimo Gomez “Kuki” and Sandro Ramírez Full day in my diet (TIMES AND MENU) DAYS BEFORE COMPETITION: My day starts at 4 am, with the intake of foods that will provide my body with energy and protein to help me give my best in my routine, and I go to the gym at 5 in the morning. My breakfast is based on a high consumption of carbohydrates and proteins (½ cup rice, 3-5 egg whites, white pasta, bread) accompanied by two amino acids BCAA, Fish Oil, and Complex B. After my workout I drink a protein shake ISOFAST 50 and MHP Glutamine and Amino Acids. After half an hour, ingest a portion of carbohydrates (white rice, pasta, bananas). At mid-morning (10:00 am) my snack consist of chicken breast ,pork tenderloin or tuna. At noon, I take my lunch consisting of a large portion of protein (chicken breast, pork tenderloin, red meat) accompanied by carbohydrates (sweet potatoes, green bananas, rice) and vegetables. After lunch I take a pill of Fish Oil and B complex In the afternoon (4:00 pm) my snack consist of 8 onz. of chicken breast or pork tenderloin. Dinner, ingest a portion of chicken breast or fish with vegetables. I end my day with a shake of Casein before I go to sleep. Two weeks before the competition my diet consumption consist of carbs only at breakfast and the rest of the day a meats, fish and vegetables. Which part you develop more easily and the most difficult: The part I develop more easily are Chest and Biceps and the most difficult are my legs What was your last competition you were involved: My last and first competition was on February 24, 2013. I placed 3rd in the men´s physique category
GUY GRUNDY Australia’s own Guy Grundy has teamed up with Russian Fitness Champion & Celebrity Sasha Brown in the US to produce “Couples Training” It is a system of training which utilizes a woman’s and a mans strength’s as training partner’s! The system has produced spectacular results in the US & Russia. The Couples Training system has now reached Down Under! “I am not surprised how Successful this system has been! I have trained many woman as a professional trainer & I have always been amazed at their level of dedication combined with ability to learn at an rapid rate” Guy Grundy
Guy Grundy I am know to be a physical type of guy & a hard trainer! I pride my self on my work ethic in the gym & out side the gym! I have trained with a who’s who of athlete’s from Rugby Player’s, Bodybuilders & Professional fighter’s to name a few! I am ALWAYS looking to take my training to the next level! I have always said that Sasha must could be my sister as we are into the same thing’s & have similar interest! I have known of Sasha for a while & she is well known in the Fitness & MMA industries as one of the most dedicated and hard training woman in either sport! We teamed up for a workout together & I will be honest and say I was thinking I would just lay back & go easy, as no woman is going to train like me. Over the next 2 hours I was pushed like never before as we did an hour of weights followed by an hour of Muay! What really stood out to be with Sasha was how she seemed to get stronger and stronger as the workout progressed. I was talking to God a few times while we trained I was saying “ God Please make this end, Why are you doing this to me” All jokes side Sasha really pushed me to to maintain her pace which is Awesome for me in a training sense. Not many men at my weight of 229lbs can keep up with me on the cardio and I tend to burn the out as the workout progressed but Sasha’s endurance and stamina where something I wasn’t expecting and I had to really push my self to maintain that pace!
After that workout I had a new found respect for Sasha but also for woman in General! Sasha just picked u her bags and walked out of the gym like it was just another day at the office! I hung back and when i knew she had gone I walked to the corner of the MMA area and just dropped to the floor & I did some thinking. I was really surprised how mentally and physically strong Sasha was, this was the only time i have ever trained with a woman at that level! I realized woman give birth to children and they have shown that woman have a higher pain thresh hold than a man and due to their size they are faster more agile which is something I really benefited from during our workout.
Sasha & I became regular workout partners and as we went along another benefit came up which was that woman learn things really quick. they have a good rhythm and seem to learn the mechanics quicker than a man and they also have a very patient way of explaining things which really helps me with the learning process! I am proud to be associated with the Queen of Russian Fitness and soon to be WORLD Fitness Miss Sasha Brown with new concept of Couples Training!
SASHA BROWN Sometimes you trying so hard to get regular workouts and make healthy food choices, but if you don’t have like-minded friends, this can be pretty tough. Working out by yourself can be pretty difficult, so sometimes finding a workout partner to maximize your program can be very good idea. For many years I could do my workouts by myself, but once in a while I need somebody who can push my limits and break a plateau in my workout regimen. I feel lucky to find such a “butt kicking” workout buddy – Guy Grandy! What I am getting from my workouts with Guy: 1. Extra motivation. Yes, sometimes I don’t want to workout too (nobody is perfect!). By scheduling workout with my partner, I feel like it is very important meeting that I can’t miss. 2. Spotter. Everybody knows: No pain – no gain!!! Yes, you have to lift heavy to grow muscles. Sometimes it is more mentally than physically that I can’t lift more weight. By working out with workout buddy I feel like I have physical and emotional support. 3. Variety. Working out with a partner can bring more variety to my workout routing. There are a lot of good exercises that you can do with your partner. 4. Competitive mode. Yes, sometimes by seeing somebody lifting heavier or doing more reps can bring out my competitive personality. Guy Grundy www.GuyGrundy.com Fitness Celebrity/Actor
Sasha Anna Brown – International Fitness Model and Life Coach 1507 7th Street #492, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: 310.740.0309 • Fax: 310.861.5037 • E-mail: sashabrown07@yahoo.com January 27, 2004 My name is Sasha Anna Brown. Originally from Ukraine. I moved to America in 2005 to further my career as a model and personal trainer. I love my hometown, but there are so many great opportunities in Los Angeles for me. I have two older sisters. I was my fathers last hope to have a son, so maybe that’s why I am such a tomboy (love fighting and heavy lifting ), but I also have a very feminine side to me. 10 years ago, when I was back in Ukraine, I saw Monica Brant on the cover of Oxygen Magazine. I was amazed! I said to myself, one day I will meet her and my pictures will also be in Oxygen! My Ukrainian friends were laughing at me, saying that I am just crazy and would never get it!!! I believed in myself and my abilities and I achieved my goals! I sent copies of my picture with Monica and Oxygen to all my friends in Ukraine! I proved that if you want something, set it as your goal and keep moving toward it! Never give up! I attended Monica’s fitness camp in 2007 and I met Kim Oddo, who helped me with my nutrition and training. After completing “Transformation program” and seeing how my body has changed I decided to go further and compete in my first figure competition. Never in my life I did not think about being on a stage in tiny-tiny bikini. No way! And I did it! It was the best expiries in my life. I took 1st place and overall in my second show! All my hard work finally paid off! I did 18 competitions so far and from each of them I have learned a lot. All my life everybody was telling me that I am not strong enough, not pretty enough, not good enough! One day one of my really good friend helped me to overcome this “not good enough” image. She said, “You have to do it. You have got to prove it to yourself. For first time in my life, I felt like someone believed in me. It gave me the strength to believe in myself.” I was working my butt off at the gym every day, twice and sometimes three times a day! One of the biggest challenges was getting family, my friends and co-workers to understand why I chose not to eat birthday cake and pizza at parties. And why instead of going out and staying awake till next day, I would go sleep earlier so I can get up at 4.30 am and do my cardio. My friend and co-workers called me crazy. Because for me it is not just a diet and workouts, it is my lifestyle and I love it! Being on that stage and holding my first place trophy gave me so much power. I understood, if you really want something go for it! Put that goal and go. Believe in yourself and you will succeed. Because of my accomplishments, I am more outgoing, adventurous and confident. Today, I share my knowledge with others as a training and nutritional coach. • • • • • Stats • • • • • •
NPC/IFBB International Figure Competitor ISSA Master Certified Personal Trainer Licensed/Certified Nutritionist Fitness Life coach Internationally recognized Fitness Model Height: 5’6” Size: 4 Shoes size: 6,5-7 Measurements: 36B-27-36 Eyes: Green Hair: Long, Black
Areas of Interest Print/Media • Spokesmodel • For Ironman Magazine ( December issue 2009) with Michael Neveux • Fitness modeling • For Oxygen Magazine (April 2009 issue) with Robert Reiff. View the spread • Swimwear HERE. • Calendar • Second Focus with Ian L. Sitren. Ian’s website can be viewed HERE. • Fashion • Krivstudio.com Click HERE to view “Sasha Slips In” on the Krivs Studio • Catalog Blog Click HERE to read “Coming Soon” on the Krivs Studio Blog • Comercial • HardFitness Magazine 2011 • Glamour • Russian Fitness Magazine Iron World • Athletic/Sports • As a massage therapist for Comercial for Therapy - AID with Monica Brant • Film/Acting (video) Hobby and Skills • Body Transformation of the week on Bodybuilding.com • Weightlifting • Fitness aerobics • Martial Arts (8 years total: russian military training, judo, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu) • Horseback riding • Swimming • Guns shooting • Licenced and certified with 10 years expirience in sport massage therapy Work expirience Spokesmodel As fitness model at Health and fitness events: (I have worked with many supplements brands work ) • For MRM at the Arnold Weekend Expo in 2009 • For ProFights at the LA Fitness Expo in 2009 • For ProtoWhey at the Olympia Expo in 2009 • For MRM at the Arnold Weekend Expo in 2010 • For Evogen (Hany Rambot) at LA Expo in 2009 • For MRM at the Arnold Weekend Expo in 2011, 2012 • For Evogen (Hany Rambot) at OC Expo in 2011, 2012 • Kim Oddo at local Bodybuilding/ Figure events 2008-2012 As a trophy girl at local Bodybuilding/ Figure events 2008-2012 NPC/IFBB Inetnational Figure Competitor Print 1. San Diego Bodybuilding and Figure championship in 2008. - 2nd place. 2. 2008 NPC Max Muscle Natural - 1 st place and overall. 3. 2008 NPC Emerald Cup - 7th place 4. 2008 Muscle Beach International Classic and Armed Forces Championship 1st place 5. 2008 NPC Junior California BB&Figure Competition - 1st place 6. 2008 Excalibur BB&Figure Championship - 3rd place 7. 2009 NPC Emerald Cup BB&Figure Championship 2nd place 8. 2009 Ukrainian Championship (Ukraine) - 1st place and overall 9. 2009 Sacramento NPC BB&Figure Competition - 1st place 10. 2009 IFBB World Championship (Italy, Como) - 9th place 11. 2010 IFBB Arnold Amateur International BB,Figure Championship – 4th 12. 2010 NPC Emerald Cup Championship - 1st place 13. 2010 IFBB Europa Championship (Slovakia) - 9th place 14. 2011 San Diego Bodybuilding and Figure championship in 2011 – 1st 15. New Orleans Bodybuilding and Figure championship in 2011 – 3 rd 16. Team Univers, Miami 2011 – 4th Pictures Galery Websites • I have over 3,500 Facebook fans • Over 5,000 visits per day of my website http://www.sashabrownpt.com • www.sashalicious.com modeling website • Ytube chanel about fitness, training, healthy cooking • Many fan pages on Earopian websites and forums
Exercise: leg press Areas worked by the exercise: Quads Execution: Place the backrest at 45 degrees. Sit in the leg press with your back firmly placed against the backrest, remove the safety pins and slowly lower the weight until your knees are close to your upper chest area. Hold at the bottom of the movement for a second or two and then drive the machine back to the start position. Then repeat the movement. Different foot positions on the footplate will allow you to hit different parts of the thighs. The closer your feet are together, the more the outer quads will be trained. The further apart they are, the more the inner quads will be worked. The higher your feet, the more the hamstrings and glutes will be trained. And the lower your feet, the more the quads are being hit. Remember: Don’t bounce or use momentum to move the weight up and down while doing this exercise. Always use the safety racks when racking the weights at the end of the set. The slower the movement is done the more muscle fibers you utilize, which will enable you to achieve the best results from the exercise. Doing the exercise fast, with jerky form will result in decreased muscular growth and strength. You will also put yourself at greater risk of injury. A good formula to use when lifting weights is to take two seconds to move the weight to the finish position, pause for one to two seconds, and then take three seconds to bring the weight back to the start position. Tips: - Exhale as you press the leg press upward and away from your body, inhale as you lower the weight to your body. - If you find that your lower back is lifting up away from the bench, you are going too deep on the movement. Avoid this as it places stress on the lower back. - Do not wear a belt on this exercise. Guy Grundy www.GuyGrundy.com Fitness Celebrity/Actor