Sunday, April 25, 2010

7- Weeks out Posing Video!

I can't believe how close the day is approaching! Here is an impromptu video of me practicing my quarter turns!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010

Practice Makes Perfect- Posing Client CHRISTINE WILSON

Practicing your mandatory poses for FIGURE is vital when preparing for a Figure Contest!
Check out Christine as she practices her poses and prepares for her first figure contest!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Congrats to My Client!


(far right)
Job well done at the ABA Natural Figure show 4/10/2010!
Awesome Job! Keep it up! 
You have 6 weeks left until your next show!

Posing Diaries! CLIENT FEATURE! Stay tuned!


As contest season is in full effect posing classes are being held currently to learn the ins and out of SHOWING OFF that hard earned muscle! 

In my blog I will be featuring my clients in photos and video as they learn, practice and progress towards perfecting the purposeful display of muscle!

Those who know me well KNOW that there is always time to perfect your posing! In the grocery store, in the gym, in the dressing room, at a stop light!

Pause. POSE!

There is a very intricate art that is posing for FIGURE competition. Is a perfect blend of dance, grace, elegance, poise and STAMINA all with a lovely smile :).


If you are interested in learning to perfect your craft, 
contact me HERE 
 to master the art of posing!

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Guaranteed to make you puke and look great!

This isn't me but I think it speaks volumes on how I like to train!

Train Like an Olympic Sprinter (Or just look like one)!

Have you ever marveled at the strong, explosive legs and powerful stride of Jackie Joyner Kersey? Have you yearned for the sleek, defined yet muscular arms of Carl Lewis? These are World Class Olympic Sprinters, however, just because you are not doesn’t mean you cannot train like one!

The first key component in building muscle like a sprinter is to be sure that you are using the proper cardio and conditioning methods. Long duration cardio or aerobic training can actually burn muscle. In the contrary, high intensity methods like sprinting can have a double pronged effect of burning fat and inducing an anabolic state helping you to build muscle!

In training, sprints should be varied between regular flat ground sprints, hill sprints, sled sprints and prowler sprints. If you are training for speed, you will need a lower volume of training and would need to take longer rest breaks between each sprint. Theses should not be performed more than twice per week. If you are training for aesthetic purposes, you can sprint at different intensities for a duration of 15-30 minutes, with 30-90 second rest intervals, 3-4 days per week.