Bodybuilding Reviews
Andy Haman won the NPC Masters Nationals (over-40 division) on
July 21, 2007, earning an IFBB pro card. Photo courtesy of socalphotographer.Welcome to our site. We cover issues of interest to bodybuilders and fans of bodybuilding. We emphasize competitive issues, reviewing documentary films of contests, posing exhibitions, and training. Some contests are also covered, with emphasis on Masters-level competition. Printed material about bodybuilding, including books, is covered. Gerry Triano's posing tips are featured. Don't forget our links -- we keep them current. All material is by Mike Emery except as noted.
Current News
(updated February 15, 2008)Big contests coming up in the NPC and IFBB include the following:
The Fit Expo will be held in Los Angeles, February 15-17. Shows include the IFBB Ironman Pro and an NPC Women’s Figure, a national qualifier. For more information see http://www.thefitexpo.com/ or http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008im_info.htm
The Arnold Sports Festival will be held in Columbus, Ohio, February 29-March 2. IFBB shows include the Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International, Figure International, and the Amateur Bodybuilding show for men and women (open to international competitors). For more information see http://www.thefitexpo.com/ or http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2008arnold_info.htm
The IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix will be held in Melbourne, March 8. For more information see http://www.dohertysgym.com/
The NPC Wheelchair Nationals will be held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, March 8. For more information see http://www.wheelchair-bodybuilding.com/
The New Zealand Amateur, Elite and Professional Bodybuilding show will be held in Auckland, March 15. It is an IFBB event in conjunction with the NZEBB. For more information see http://www.nzebb.co.nz/
The IFBB Pro Fitness Classic will be held in New York, April 14, in conjunction with the NPC New York Metropolitan national qualifier. For more information see http://www.bevfrancis.com/shows.html
The NPC Texas Shredder Classic Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure show will be held in Austin, Texas, April 26. It is promoted by Dave Goodin. For more information see http://www.texasshredderclassic.com/
The IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure show will be held in conjunction with the NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure national qualifier, May 3. For more information email npcfirst@aol.com
The IFBB New York Men’s Pro show will be held in New York, May 10. For more information, see http://www.bevfrancis.com/shows.html The IFBB Shawn Ray New York Pro show (for men under 202 pounds) will be held in conjunction with it. For more information email sugarshawnray@aol.com
The NPC Junior USA Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure show will be held in Charleston, Carolina, May 17. For more information, see http://www.jrusa.com/
The IFBB California State Pro Figure show will be held in conjunction with the NPC California State show, a national qualifier, in Culver City, May 24. For more information see http://www.lindsayproductions.com/2008CalProFig.htm
The NPC Junior National Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure show will be held in Rosemont, Illinois (Chicago area), June 20-21. For more information see http://www.npcjrnationals.com/
The NPC USA Wheelchair show will be held in Metairie, Louisiana, in conjunction with the NPC Greater Gulf States Bodybuilding and Figure show, a national qualifier, June 21. For more information see http://www.npcggs.com/
The IFBB Keystone Pro Classic will be held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the NPC Lehigh Valley Bodybuilding and Figure show, June 21. For more information email info@topphysique.com
The IFBB Europa Super Show, and NPC Europa Super Show will be held August 15 and 16, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center. For more information, see http://www.supershowexpo.com/
