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Ripped Figure Champion Ava Cowan Wins Again! »

Ava Cowan appears again on Natural Bodybuilding Radio, ripped and fresh off her stunning victory as "Overall Champion" in Miami Florida at the 2009 Figure Universe Championships.

Here’s what she has to say on her website, AvaCowan.com:

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2 X World Champion Ava Cowan

This past weekend was the Figure Universe in Miami, Florida.  I had an incredible time, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  This year, the figure competitors were drug tested for banned substances, and I was so happy about the decision.  It makes for a fair competition and really promotes natural competitions. 

That being said, I am pleased to announce that I was just crowned the 2009 Figure Universe Overall Champion!  I am just thrilled.

 Ava Cowan Ripped Panorama

 
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John Hansen interviews on Sports Line Radio »


Here’s a great interview from Sports Line AM 750 Radio in Chicago. The special guest? John Hansen.

Visit Z-Force Media, the home of Sports Line AM 750 in Chicago!

 
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Champions from the Golden Era, Bob Gajda and Bill Seno »

photo of Bob Gajda and Bill Seno as they appeared on the covers of Muscular Development magazine in the sixties.

Champions of the Golden Era, Bob Gadja and Bill Seno are joined by their buddy Terry Strand as host John Hansen leads this wild hour full of terrific stories, loads of information and great conversation.

Bob Gajda is both the founding father and recognized leader in corrective therapeutic movement.  Wellness educator, author, consultant, inventor and former Mr. America, Mr. USA, and Mr. Universe winner, Bob has helped countless trauma patients and all levels of athletes.  His unique approach to working the core through TOTAL BODY TRAINING ensures optimal results. Check out Bob’s site at: Gajda Health Plus.

Bill Seno known for his powerlifting prowess; took, among other titles, "Most Muscular" in the 1964 Mr. America competition.

Terry Strand, an excellent sports writer in his own rite has spent years with Bill and Bob; and acts as Coach and Spotter for today’s discussion.

Below is a picture of Bob, Terry and Bill at the Fitness Hall of Fame Banquet.
The black and white photo is of Bill Seno taken during a workout at Sayre Park in 1978.


 
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Figure Champion Angela Mraz »

A great conversation with an amazingly driven, naturally sexy lady, mother, wife and business woman. That describes host John Hansen’s in-depth interview with multiple-title figure champion Angela Mraz.

Angela’s not just a champion… she believes in helping others; especially the ladies who want to get into shape, stay in shape, and realize their dreams. She spends a lot of time answering questions and giving tips on her website. Check it out!

 

Angela Mraz
4X Natural Figure Champion

Angela Mraz’s story on how she has become one of the most popular fitness models is inspiring. Angela grew up with a dream, but that dream wasn’t to become a fitness star. Her dream was something many of us take for granted. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Angela’s dream was to travel to the United States, “the land of opportunity”.  At the young age of 19, Angela packed up and left her native home of Colombia on her own to pursue her dream of living in America and exploring the all of the opportunities that she heard the United States had to offer.

As you can imagine, arriving in the U.S. alone at the age of 19 and not speaking a word of English presented immediate challenges. But Angela never gave up, never quit and always remained true to her dream. Eventually, Angela discovered that working out and fitness was her true passion. She set her sights on becoming a competitive fitness athlete with the hopes of being able to make a career in the fitness world. Angela applied her tenacious perseverance to succeed in achieving her new dream. And again it has paid off. Angela has become one of the most popular fitness models in the sport. With a reputation of always being in shape, Angela maintains fitness perfection 365 days of the year. She credits her trademark conditioning to the consistency in her diet, a strict training regimen and supplementation. Remarkably, Angela is able to stay in peak shape while working a full time job as a International Sales Representative for MHP, Personal Trainer and being a dedicated wife and mother. So, if Angela can do it, so can you! Take the critical step and make training, diet and supplementation part of your lifestyle today.

 
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Competition Accomplishments:

November 14th 2008 – 1st place WNBF Pro Natural Ms. Exercise World Figure Contest

November 10th 2007 – 1st place WNBF Pro Natural Ms. Exercise World Figure Contest

November 11th 2006 – 1st place WNBF Pro Natural Ms. Exercise World Figure Contest

May 14th 2006 – 1st place – WNBF Northeast Figure Classic 

November 14, 2005 – 1st place WNBF Pro Natural Ms. Exercise World Figure Contest & Best Body

May 12, 2005 – 1st place WNBF Northeast Figure Classic

April 14, 2005 – 1st place INBF Figure Division

August 14, 2004 Team Universe NPC 6th place – Figure Division (A)

April 15, 2004 Junior USA NPC 2nd place – Figure Division (A)

August 9, 2003 Team Universe NPC 6th place – Figure Division (short class)

August 2002 – NPC Nationals 8th place – Figure Division (short class)

June 2002 – Jr. USA Nationals1st Place Overall & Class (figure division)

October 2001 – Gold’s Gym Classic 1st Place Figure Division

September 2001 – Southern, NJ Classic 1st Place Figure Division

July 2001 – Northern, NJ Classic 1st Place Figure Division


Bikini and Figure Champion Amelia Powers »

Bikini and Figure Champion and a hard working personal trainer and mother of two, Amelia Powers joins host John Hansen to discuss her winning ways and just how she keeps it all together. Be sure to check out Amelia’s website: Training By Amelia!

From her interview on the website "Lift for Life": With a physique as feline as any jungle cat, confident piercing eyes that give no hint of weakness and enough charisma to overcome any obstacle, Lift for Life Model of the Month Amelia Powers looks like she just walked out of a James Bond movie.

No stranger to fitness, Amelia has been competing since the age of 16 in her native Peru where she claimed the title of Miss Fitness Peru nine times.

As a wife, mother, competitor and trainer, Amelia credits God as her source of willpower. And oh the willpower she has. Two weeks after giving birth to her son Brandon in 2005, Amelia was easing back into to her training program and within two years, she was making waves in the competitive arena.

 

With so many victories under her belt, what’s left for Amelia Powers to accomplish? What ever it is, you can be sure that she is already planning,,,, and preparing for it.

 

Because of her commitment to drug free physical excellence, aspiring to always be her best, and for instilling this commitment in others, Lift for Life is honored to name Amelia Powers as Figure Model of the Month

 

 
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FAME World Tour: Jason Powell & Jeff Kipple »

FAME World Tour expands and announces Co-President of FAME USA: Jason Powell  talks with John Hansen and Jeff Kipple about bodybuilding, nutrition and the future plans with Fame.


 Jason Powell                                          Jeffery Kipple & Mindy

 

 
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Your 2009 ABA Natural Illinois Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Champions! »

Meet your 2009 ABA Natural Illinois Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Champions right here on Natural Bodybuilding Radio!  Listen as John Hansen learns about these champions and their training routines and maybe a few tips and secrets will be revealed along the way!

 

 
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The Diet Doc, Dr. Joe Klemczewski »

Can you step it up to the next level? What’s it gonna take to get your "pro-card"? What changes will you have to make to be your very best? Will you have to resort to steroids or other questionable, dangerous means?

Dr. Joe KlemczewskiDr. Joe Klemczewski, world renowned as "The Diet Doc" has successfully trained and helped scores of bodybuilders get their "pro-card"; and even more to reach levels they never thought possible, naturally.

Join host John Hansen as he interviews Dr. Joe Klemczewski, "The Diet Doc"! Visit Dr. Joe’s site!

Dr. Klemczewski has multiple degrees health sciences including a PhD in health education. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a drug-free professional bodybuilder (WNBF).

Dr. Joe is currently working on his fourth book while maintaining a very active client load. For the last eight years Joe has been a contributing science editor for Chelo Publishing, a health and fitness magazine publisher in New York, is contributor for eDiets, and writes for MatureMensFitness.com.

 
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April 15: Fitness Publisher Robert Kennedy »

Fitness Publisher Robert Kennedy joins John for a great hour of inspiration, reminiscing and plain, practical advise on "how to get where you wanna go". Bob Kennedy knows what its like to be passionate about something: Fitness! He knows what it’s like to scramble and work hard for what you want. Bob Kennedy started out with a dream and a lot of drive. Spend time with these two fitness pioneers and learn how to achieve your dreams! Here’s more on Robert Kennedy: In 1974, Robert Kennedy started his first magazine, MuscleMag International, at his kitchen table with his friend Johnny Fitness. Fast-forward 38 years and with the continued success of that magazine, joined with Robert’s perseverance, the dream has now evolved into a publishing house with a strong focus on health, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle titles. Formerly the Canusa Publishing Group, Robert Kennedy Publishing (RKP) currently publishes six highly successful magazines with worldwide circulation. MuscleMag International is still going strong, alongside Oxygen, American Curves, Maximum Fitness, Reps! and most recently, Clean Eating. Our book publishing department has grown and RKP has published over 53 books with titles emphasizing topics like fitness, health, lifestyle and nutrition. A lot can be said about a man and his vision. RKP is led by a man who had a vision and grew it into a successful company that continues to grow, producing compelling, inspiring and engaging content that delights its readers.

 
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Supplement Updates with Jerry Brainum »

One of our favorites returns to Natural Body Building Radio to give us critical updates on Supplements and Nutrition. That’s right, Jerry Brainum, fitness enthusiast and our "reporter in the field" checks in with more on Creatine, Nitric Oxide and other supplements you NEED to hear about!

 
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