Ian Lauer and I had a great time putting together three glute video series for RxGirl from 2012 through 2014. Now you can enjoy all the videos in all three series by clicking on the link below. Each video features an exercise which targets the glutes.
Check them out!
MAW Nutrition Inc. now has meals available! You can select 3, 4, 6, 8, or 10 ounce portions of cooked chicken, then customize the rest of the meal by choosing any one of the carb sources, and any one of the vegetable sources.
Check it out here: http://www.mawnutritioninc.com/category-s/1866.htm
As always, you can order a la carte selections as well. Be sure to use my discount code, NAITO10, for 10% off your order!
I have an absolutely GORGEOUS gold/yellow Ravish Sands competition bikini up for sale. The reason why I am selling this suit is because I just don’t need three suits. I will never get rid of the tangerine suit in which I won my Pro Card, and I have one other suit I am hanging onto, but which I may sell as well, since I think my competing days may be over. This suit is in excellent condition, and has only been worn at two Pro contests.
The top can fit a small D cup, but I think a B or C cup would be better for this suit. The bottoms fit a 34 inch hip measurement. For reference, I am 5’5″, 119 pounds. The top and the front of the suit bottoms feature dense crystallization with Swarovski bubble crystals in gold, which looks amazing onstage! Originally paid $500 for this beauty.
PRICE: $275
(Does not include shipping)
Please message me if you are interested. This would look STUNNING on the National stage!
Original post can be found at:
http://npcnewsonline.com/ashley-kaltwasser-wins-nordic-pro-record-14-ifbb-bikini-pro-wins/227266/
This girl is unstoppable! She has 14 IFBB Bikini Pro wins now, getting the most recent one at the Nordic Pro yesterday. I am so thrilled for her, because she is definitely most deserving of all her titles. Go, Ashley, go!
Here are her Pro wins:
Ashley’s 14 IFBB Bikini Contest Wins.
1. 2015 IFBB Nordic Pro
2. 2015 IFBB Olympia
3. 2015 Arnold Sports Festival
4. 2014 IFBB Russia Pro
5. 2014 IFBB Korea
6. 2014 IFBB Olympia
7. 2014 Toronto Pro Supershow
8. 2014 New Zealand Pro
9. 2014 IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix XLV
10. 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic
11. 2013 IFBB Sheru Classic
12. 2013 IFBB Olympia
13. 2013 IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow
14. 2013 IFBB Powerhouse Pro
Breaking stereotypes!
I am always being challenged to pick one career that defines me, and it drives me nuts. When people find out that I am a medical doctor, they struggle with the stereotype of what they expect doctors to be like, in other words, very conservative in dress and demeanor, and without any flavor or personality. Well, I’ve got news for you. I will NEVER be a typical doctor. And please don’t doubt my credentials or schooling. I am NOT a nurse (not that there is anything wrong with this highly respected profession), I am a fully licensed and board certified physician.
A huge project came my way recently, and I was selected for it, only to have the decision-maker flip out over my fitness and modeling images and reverse the decision. I was stunned and dejected, but after reflecting on the whole incident, I began to get angry. Part of the problem was that the decision-maker was a complete hypocrite, pretending to be squeaky clean, but who openly praised one of the dirtiest human beings to ever alight on the entertainment scene. To coin an analogy, at the root of this was a case of the bride being upstaged by another lady wearing white. Mind you, I never intentionally wore white, but hey, my doctor’s coat is white.
I am every bit as much about fitness as I am about medicine, and I shouldn’t have to choose one over the other. I am damned proud of what I have accomplished in fitness, especially because I took things to the next level in my forties, not when I was a young whipper-snapper. If people are confused by the sampler plate philosophy by which I live, too bad. Yes, I am a board certified physician AND a degreed fitness professional, IFBB Pro, certified nutrition coach, writer, sponsored athlete and contest prep coach. I know it’s unusual, but why is that so hard for people to grasp? I mean, here I am, doing all of that, sending a message to the world that no one should have to be one-dimensional and boring.
I don’t hide from myself. I am honest. I have sass, and I speak my mind. I am proud of what I have achieved in my life, and I will NOT hide parts of myself which some overly judgmental people may have a problem with. I am NOT going to apologize for having a sense of humor, for using cuss words here and there (though I don’t use them while seeing patients). I am not going to paint a false picture of who I am. If you don’t like what I am doing, no worries. Move on.
If you find that you are compromising your own vision, dreams, or goals, perhaps you need to re-examine why you are allowing that to occur. If you subscribe to the no limits philosophy, then you would never even consider pulling the reins back. I will always encourage driven people to go for whatever they want, and if it doesn’t fit in with the conventions of one of their chosen careers or hobbies, even better. Break stereotypes and show people what you are made of! Don’t hide all the facets which make you who you are!
I am now the proud owner of a pair of Versa Gripps Pro, and I love them! I used them on chest and back day right after returning home from Olympia, and immediately noticed a difference in my strength while using them. They effectively reduced the strain in my hands, which was excellent since I have issues with them as well as forearm tendinitis.
These grips are especially fantastic for deadlifts, wide grip pulldowns, and any type of row. Bravo Versa Gripps!
Check out the descriptions from their website:
The Mind-Muscle Connection
The latest achievement in muscle building technology, Versa Gripps allows you to train better moving you to the next level of performance excellence. A Self-Supporting Grip assist ingeniously designed to enhance muscle isolation and optimize performance. This revolutionary grip is the most effective and easiest way to increase your strength, muscle mass & stamina while maximizing your overall fitness results. Versa Gripps eliminate the need for gloves, hooks, and lifting straps. Absolutely, the Best Grip in the World. For Men & Women
ALL IN ONE
#1 Patented, Self- Supporting Grip
Secure One-Hand Grip & Release Movement
Comfortably Eliminates Grip Fatigue & Failure
New Built-In Arch Support offers Carpal Tunnel Protection
Locks your grip in place for complete control
Made of Strong, high-quality Non-Slip material exclusive to Power Gripps USA
Quick Release Feature makes it safe & easy to release the bar
Ergonomically designed protect hands & wrists
Secure hook & loop closure around the wrist
Protects Hands from unsightly calluses
Ergonomically designed to protect hands and wrists
Innovative wrist support: a funnel-shaped design allows the weight to rest at the base of the hand
Superior Quality. Made in the USA
Excellent Wrist Support
Versa Gripps incorporates a unique stand-up grip making wrapping the grip around the bar easy with one hand, even over your head. Developed by strength trainers who demanded a product that exceeded the limits of ordinary weightlifting hooks, workout gloves, and straps. Used for pushing and pulling exercises. Proven to endure even the toughest of workouts. Versa Gripps provides excellent wrist support and are the most versatile fitness accessory on the market for men and women.
Our grip is our weakest and most vulnerable link to a successful workout regiment. Like a chain, we are only as strong as our weakest link. The success of our workout depends upon our connection to the weight. Fatigue, due to high repetitions using lighter weights or failure due to a heavy weight, is caused by an unsupported and/or unprotected grip. This can result in dropping the weight; a set cut short due to loss of focus; or injury.
Versa Gripps eliminates grip fatigue and failure, allowing the user to concentrate on the larger muscle groups while not thinking or worrying about one’s grip. When you no longer have to worry about losing your grip or your grip becoming tired, you will then be able to concentrate and appreciate the mind/muscle connection. Huge gains will be experienced.
Versatile
Versa Gripps are used for all pushing (as in the bench press) and pulling (as in the deadlift) movements in strength training. The patented Versa Gripps take the place of gloves, lifting straps, hooks and wrist supports. By using Versa Gripps, both movements are accomplished safely, easily and comfortably.
Self-Supporting
Unlike lifting straps – that are difficult to use, particularly over your head – Versa Gripps are flexible, self-supporting and stand-up in front of your hand. This design makes it quick and easy to reach by the tips of the fingers on the same hand that is wearing them.
The gripping portion is made of a proprietary material that is reinforced tough, is anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. This gripping material is engineered just for Versa Gripps, to be tacky and remain grippy throughout the life of the product. The grip is made wide enough to cover the width of the hand for protection from the knurls of the weightlifting bar, and against calluses. Other weightlifting gloves encase the entire hand and become a playground for bacteria and disease. Versa Gripps allow the hand to breath, with freedom of movement for the fingers and the thumb.
Another valuable safety feature is their ability – should it become necessary – to immediately release the weight. Simply let go. This is not possible when using straps or hooks.
GO TO THE VERSA GRIPPS WEBSITE TO ORDER:
I was fortunate enough to stop by the TUFMED booth while at Olympia last week, albeit under challenging circumstances. I had stopped by the booth in desperation because I needed to find some sort of topical muscle relief for poor, injured Ian Lauer. So I was surprised when I discovered that this amazing line of products is formulated with natural ingredients and is colorless and odorless.
Here is their statement on their home page:
TUFMED is an American athletic biotechnology company that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes natural health care products made specifically for athletes. TUFMED products are odorless, colorless, greaseless, and do not contain ingredients that may harm an athlete or get him/her disqualified in competition.
I ended up getting the TUFRELIEF Cream, and am happy to report that Ian responded very well and very quickly. He had sustained a severe quad strain, but was walking normally after 48 hours. We were very aggressive with the application of ice, moist heat, and intake of high dose ibuprofen, but I am convinced that TUFRELIEF played a large part in Ian’s rapid recovery. Bravo TUFMED!
Here’s the description of TUFRELIEF:
HOW IT WORKS
At TUFMED we believe a healthy human body has the ability to heal itself when provided the proper natural nutrients. TUFRELIEF cream is formulated using natural ingredients to work in harmony with your body and enable healthy natural recovery.
WHEN TO USE
Apply TUFRELIEF muscle & joint cream immediately to the discomforted area. Continue applying TUFRELIEF muscle & joint cream at least 3 times per day until satisfied.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Purified Water, Organic BiAloe, Bowellia Serrata, MSM, Arnica, Safflower Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Vegetable Glycerin, CaprylicTriglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coconut Oil, Apricot Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Comfrey, Cayenne, Phenoxyethanol, Sweet Almond Oil, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Lactate, L-Aspartic Acid, Glutimic Acid, Glycine, L-Alanine, L-Serine, L-Valine, L-Proline, L-Threonine, L-Isoleucine, L-Histidine, L-Phenylalanine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Here are all the products which TUFMED carries:
TUFRELIEF
TUFHANDS
TUFBRUISE
TUFWOUND
TUFEYES
TUFSOAP
Be sure to check them out!
In my last five posts, I provided lists of all the men who earned IFBB Professional Status by competing onstage in the Men’s Physique Division in NPC events and at the IFBB North American. Here are the totals for each year:
2011: 23
2012: 49
2013: 99
2014: 110
2015: 99 *NOTE: There will be 12 more men joining this group in late November after NPC Nationals takes place.
That’s a total of 380 IFBB Men’s Physique Pros who won their status on a bodybuilding stage in the five years since the Men’s Physique Division was established. However, there are a number of IFBB Men’s Physique Pros who got their Pro Cards in Bodybuilding, then crossed over after they went pro. There are also international IFBB Men’s Physique Pros who have competed in Pro events.
The IFBB Men’s Physique Pro Ranks have grown dramatically as a result of the increase in the number of Pro Cards offered at national events. There are now twice as many cards handed out as there were in the early days of this division. However, the sheer number of competitors who funnel through national amateur events each year continues to make the designation of IFBB Men’s Physique Pro a highly desirable and honorable title to have.
In keeping with the lists I compiled of all the IFBB Bikini Pros who won their cards onstage within the division, I am providing lists of all the men who won IFBB Pro Status in the Men’s Physique division since its inception in 2011. The lists which I have compiled do NOT include competitors who went pro in another division and crossed over, nor does it factor in the competitors who were awarded IFBB Pro Status through petition.
So far, 99 Men have won their IFBB Pro Cards at NPC/IFBB events in the Men’s Physique Division this year:
SCOTT DENNIS
JARED THOMPSON
BRETT KAHN
MATT RAMSEIER
JAY-T RYSAAC
JORGE GONZALEZ
UCHENNA NWOSU
GARROTT COELHO
CHRIS KAKOURAS
TONY DUONG
MICHAEL RAMIREZ
JEFFREY VIALU
ERIK DRENDEL
SHAUN STANDRIDGE
WILLIAM ANIN
BRANDEN RICHARDS
ARMANDO ARELLANO
DAVID HILL
MANUIA FRUEAN
BYRON MARKS
AHMAD DEGUZMAN
GONZALO CURBELO
IKE BANKS
BODDY NICHOLS
WILL KO
ZACHARY WELKER
ERIC MARTIN
JONATHAN ORTEGA
RANDY CANCHE
JARED FRANK
JERMICHAEL PRATT
FRANK HAMILTON
JULIO VALDES
ANDREW ARMAND
TERRENCE THOMAS
GARY TORRES
DANIEL PENA
KENNETH PARKER
JON WALL
DAVID ANDERSON
ANTONIO MITCHCELL
DAVID ROBERTS
ROBERT SHAW
GEORGE DORSEY
DARYL KING
ERICK SCHULTZ
DWAYNE PUNTER
FRANK SAME
DAVID SESSLER
GINO UBILES RUIZ
R. CAMERON GARDNER
TIM FROST
DARYL MCKEE
MATTHEW MUGFORD
HOWARD THEVENIN
MARCELINO BRADFORD
COBY LEWIS
RAYMOND AKINLOSOTOU
CAMERON JAMES
EDWARD ALVAREZ-SOTO
JOHNATHAN O’NEAL MCCURTIS
JAVON WALKER
DAVID THORPE
MICHAEL ANDERSON
JOSE DIAZ
RONSON LEE
JOSEPH GUILLORY
MATTHEW JULIAN MANALO
JEPH GABRIEL
AARON SHUMWAY
ALCIDES VERA
LAQUAN JONES
DARNELL WILLIAMS
KHALFANI QUARTEY
PHILLIP BLOW
RONALD GALLAGHER
LOUIS JOHNSON
HENRY O. JAMES
FABIO TOSCANO
CHUCK MAUCERI
IAN BUCHANAN
LOUIS-PHILIPPE FAUSTIN-DORVAL
BRANDAN FOKKEN
MICHAEL PITTMAN
ALCIDES VERA
BRIAN BARTHULE
WILLIAM MILLER
LOUIS JOHNSON
CLINT VAN DYKE
CLIFFORD LEWIS
ADON MARCUS
TY POPE
MICHAEL PITTMAN
CARLO ANTONIO
RICK CANAMAR
HARRY COOKE
TARRON HILL
SEAN CARROLL
CHRISTOPHER FREEMAN
In keeping with the lists I compiled of all the IFBB Bikini Pros who won their cards onstage within the division, I am providing lists of all the men who won IFBB Pro Status in the Men’s Physique division since its inception in 2011. The lists which I have compiled do NOT include competitors who went pro in another division and crossed over, nor does it factor in the competitors who were awarded IFBB Pro Status through petition.
110 Men won their IFBB Pro Cards at NPC/IFBB events in the Men’s Physique Division in 2014:
Frankie Ortega
Tonnell Rodrigue
Daniel Garcia
Adam Schafer
Devon Lindner
Anthony Ramsey
Kyle Moore
Harold Allen
Darnell Moss
Dan St. Peter
Jake Alvarez
Courtney Mayfield
Ryan Hinton
Axel Alvarez
Dean Balabis
Steven Rogers
Jonathan Bernstein
Jean Walkins-Louis
Banner Budden
Igor Gajic
Alp Yurteri
Nicholas Dennard
Joseph Lee
Nick Adams
Matthew Masotti
Jacque Dalce
Ron DaCosta
Musin Nasir
Damon Ford
Tim R. Santiago
William Gregory
Roderick Gaines
Hercules Barthelemy
Jordan Fields
Natanael Hernandez
Michael Hughes-Lewis
Garrett White
Deverell Maxwell
Paul Rennalls
David Kampfe
Alexander Woodson
Folajaiye Dania
Andre Johnson
Arash Rahbar
James Furlow
James Hurst
Avery Cummings
Austin Current
Robert Giles
William Kitclien
Tobias Young
Patrick Fulgham
Tony Candales
Tony McLaurin
George O’Banyoun
Kelon Patterson
Neal Blassingame
Pradeep (Freddy) Naidu
Mike Saffaie
Sunny Akhigbe
Timothy Feuling
Lorenzo Orozco
Chris Griffin
AJ Cannon
David DeLa Cruz
Clint Pannell
Gerald Saragosa
Shannon Haynes
Frank Griffin
Shareef Alikhan
Jorge Merino
Paul Batrony
T.J. Murray
Yoshi Manley
Sly Hardy
Chase Savoie
Isaac Miranda
Andre Ferguson
Yi Peng
Jeremy Potvin
Joseph Gass
Darnell Ferguson
Justin Hassan
Aarin Moore
Kenneth Jones
Logan Franklin
CARLOS FERRER
KELLY SCHMIDT
JOE MOSS
BARRY THAMES
MICHAEL DOUGHERTY
ANTIONE WILLIAMS
REGIE SIMMONS
OTTO MONTGOMERY
MATT WOLD
T.A. MARTIN
HIDENOBU TANAKA
GENE AMOGUIS
TRAVIS YOUNG
CHRIS ELLIS
ERIC ABENOJA
TRACY BURR
MARCELLUS CAMPBELL
JOHNNY QUINONES
CHAD JACKSON
GARY VANROSS
ROBERT SIMPSON
DAVID RAYDAY
TIM DEGROOT
MARK WILL
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