This week on Natural Bodybuilding Radio, hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann talk to Dr. Joe Klemczewski, the "Diet Doc". Dr. Joe previews his upcoming INBF/WNBF contest this weekend, the Natural Mid-America Classic in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Joe also offers insight into how much cardio is necessary during contest prep for the Natural Bodybuilder, his views on where the WNBF stands in regards to other natural organizations and why the WNBF enforces an exclusivity contract with their athletes.
In the opening segment, John and Mike discuss which Natural Bodybuilding organizations are on the rise and which ones are declining as well as the drug-testing polices in effect by each organization.
This week on Natural Bodybuilding Radio, hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann review the IFPA Pro USA competition that took place on July 17th in Sacramento, California. First, promoters Tina Smith and Bob Bell explain the drug-testing procedures and review the competition. Then, Pro Men's winner Philip Ricardo joins John and Mike to talk about his impressive victory over Kiyoshi Moody and Cleveland Thomas.
In the second half of the show, Pro Figure competitor NicoleWeeksis the guest. Nicole, last year's runner-up at the IFPA Yorton Cup, talks about how she became a figure competitor and then candidly explains the differences in the top Natural Bodybuilding organizations and why she competes in the IFPA. Nicole is not afraid to speak her mind about the reality of the Natural Bodybuilding and Figure world so check out what she has to say.
This week on Natural Bodybuilding Radio, hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann welcome Australia's finest Natural Bodybuilders to the show. Joining John and Mike are Warren Clampit, Mr. Natural Olympia and Mr. Natural Universe in the Professional Division. Warren is gearing up to take the Natural Olympia title back to Australia this November.
Justin Figara, a class winner at last year's Natural Olympia contest is also returning to the stage this year to claim the overall title at the Natural Olympia.
Finally, Nathan Wallace, last year's winner in the Junior division of the Natural Olympia contest, will be stepping up the Open division this year. These three great Natural Bodybuilders discuss their strategies for winning gold this year, their motivation to stay natural and the state of the art drug testing procedures that are being implemented in Australia.
In the opening segment, John and Mike discuss how natural competitions are testing their competitors and if Natural Contests are really natural or are some competitors beating the test? How reliable are some of the Natural Bodybuilding
organizations and competitions when it comes to thoroughly testing all their competitors? This controversial subject is the topic of discussion this week on Natural Bodybuilding Radio!
John Hansen has been involved with bodybuilding since the 80's. He's seen a tremendous evolution in training, supplementations and the rise of natural bodybuilding. Read on to learn how John interpets the "evolution" of bodybuilding, how he became one of the best natural bodybuilders around and eventually took the prestigious "Natural Mr Olympia" title. The Performance Network proudly presents Natural Mr Olympia, John Hansen.
1-Thanks for this opportunity John it truly is a pleasure. Can you tell the readers where you grew up and where you currently reside?
I grew up in Worth, Illinois and I currently reside in Willowbrook, Illinois but I am in the process of relocating to Tampa, Florida.
2-How did you get started into lifting weights? who was your idols growing up?
I was always interested in muscles and in muscular physiques ever since I was a little kid. I just thought it was so cool to see someone who was big and muscular with a bodybuilder physique. Back in the 1970's, when I was a kid, bodybuilding was an unknown sport. It was considered a real oddball thing to do.
My first interest in bodybuilding came from reading the superhero comic books when I was a kid. They were the only ones I saw who had big, muscular physiques. I was an avid comic book reader, I must have collected over 1000 comic books when I was a kid. My favorite superhereos were Batman, Spiderman, Conan the Barbarian and Tarzan.
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Rich Fitter, president of the WNBF, joins hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann to discuss the recent addition of the "Mass Round" to the judging of all INBF and WNBF competitions. Find out how this new round of judging is impacting the results of the competitions in 2010.
Then, hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann welcome young champ Autumn Edwards.
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In the first segment, we start out with "News from the Battlefield" as John and Mike discuss the latest contests and hear a special report from "Ace Reporter in the Field", Figure Champ Carolyn Sandi.
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In Segment 3 Natural Bodybuilder Chris San Juan joins hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann to discuss his recent victory in the Lightweight Class at the NPC Jr. Nationals. Chris explains what it takes to win on the national level without using steroids. Now he plans on taking on the best lightweights in the country at the NPC Team Universe on July 9-10. Also, John from Best Price Nutrition.com explains the best supplements to take for burning fat and building muscle.
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Hosts John Hansen and Mike "Superhuman" Neumann welcome promoters Bob Bell & Tina Smith in the first part of the show; followed by rapid-rising pro Champion Chidi Ekebere in the second half.
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Our first guest is Writer/Photographer Rick Schaff. You've probably read his insightful columns and books and admired his photographs of some of the biggest name in bodybuilding and figure competition. Here's what Rick has to say about his long career: "I am a healthy lifestyle consultant who lives in Los Angeles. Prior to that I was involved in the health & fitness industry in many different ways. I am most widely know for my work as a professional photographer and writer. I recently published a book that illustrates my frustration about the way health and fitness is packaged and sold to the American people. To learn more about my book, MISLED, please visit my website at www.HEALTHandINSPIRATION.com".
Then, it's all about Health, Nutrition and Enzymes and how they affect our digestion, health and muscle growth when Janet Angel, PhD talks with hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann.
Janet Angel, PhD is a wellness expert, and CEO of Janet Angel Enterprises, Inc. and the former owner of Blue Sky Natural Foods In Wheeling, Illinois, one of the largest and most complete independently owned natural food stores with adjacent wellness center in the Midwest.
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Dr. Angel is the author of many published articles, several books, and CDs. She is also a research scientist, sought-after speaker, teacher, and guest on various radio and TV programs. She has contributed to several national and international research projects involving human wellness and disease control. Her messages, filled with unconditional love and humor, reach a wide audience as she teaches how to reach one’s fullest potential on every level. For more information, you can visit Dr. Angel's affiliate: http://naturessources.com/default.htm
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Natural Bodybuilding Radio asks the question, "Who is the BEST Pro Natural Bodybuilder in the World today?"
Host John Hansen moderates a round-table discussion including co-host Mike Neumann, Natural Pro Bodybuilder Dave Vignasse and Natural Pro Bodybuilder, Judge and Promoter Keith Hunter. Listen to each of our experts give their opinion on the Top 5 Pro Natural Bodybuilders in the World today and the reason they placed them where they did.
Top Natural WNBF Figure Pro Carolyn Sandi joins John Hansen and Mike Neumann this week on Natural Bodybuilding Radio. Carolyn details the training and nutrition regimen that she utilized to become a Professional Figure competitor in the WNBF. Carolyn began competing in 2005 after being inspired by some figure competitors in a magazine.
By 2007, she had earned her pro card in the WNBF. She placed 4th in the 2009 Professional World Championships and is looking to improve her standing this year in 2010. Check out this week's show and learn what it takes to compete as a Natural Professional Figure competitor from Carolyn Sandi. You can follow Carolyn on Twitter at www.twitter/CarolynSandi oremail her atCarolynSandi@aol.com.