Natural Bodybuilding Radio

Rising Star Rachel Baker Shines

paul — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:24:14 +0000

Hardly a household name before 2009, new-comer Rachel Baker has people talking. Rachel most recently took "Overall Winner" of the Natural Figure Division for the 2009 IFPA Yorton Cup World Championships.

Listen to Rachel’s interview with hosts John Hansen and Mike Neuman (player is at the top of this article), then check below for Rachel’s story in her own words.

Here’s Rachel’s story: I was a competitive gymnast growing up. I began weight training in high school as part of physical therapy for a knee injury. My nagging knee problems put an end to my gymnastics career but sparked my love of lifting weights and working out. Lifting became my outlet. It kept me strong and limber enough to do other activities I enjoyed such as skiing, gymnastics and football.

I spent the summer of 2008 doing rehab for a broken hand and my 5^th ACL reconstruction. As fall approached I commented to a friend about my frustration at getting back into my workouts. My friend talked me into training for a competition and introduced me to some trainers and show promoters that showed me the ropes. From there I scoured the internet for diets and lifting routines geared toward competitors. I entered my first competition in May of 2009; the OCB Eastern Regional’s, did pretty well, had a great time and was hooked. Within two months I competed in two more competitions: The INBF Natural North America and The INBF Barbados Grand Prix and earned my pro card in Figure, Fit Body and Bodybuilding in the WNBF!

I took several months off during the summer and then began training for the drug-tested NPC BWI in October. I won first place in Figure in that show and qualified for national NPC competitions. I decided to compete in the NPC National Figure Championships in Hollywood, FL at the end of November. Almost as an afterthought I decided to enter the Yorton Cup IFPA World Championships to help prepare myself for Nationals a week later. I didn’t think this was an option until I learned that the IFPA would recognize my pro cards from the WNBF.

I was shocked, honored and ecstatic when I won the Yorton in Figure; my very first pro show! Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought that within a year I would be standing on a professional stage and coming out victorious!

My philosophy is that you compete against yourself. You have no control over who is judging, what the judges are looking for and who shows up to compete. You are the only constant amongst all of the variables. You need to be confident in the package that you bring to the stage. If you have dieted, trained and conditioned yourself to the best of your ability then you’ve already won and if the judges happen to agree then that is just icing on the cake!!

I’ve had an amazing “rookie” year and I can’t imagine it getting better than this but there is always room for improvement. There are changes and improvements that I’d like to make. It was easier being the underdog but now that I’m on the radar-watch out! I can’t wait to see what 2010 holds for me!

Age: 39

Height: 5’2”

Weight: (off season) 115, (competition) 106

Occupation: Private Tutor

Current Residence: Lutherville, Maryland

Years Training: 22

Years Competing: 1

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS

· OCB EASTERN REGIONALS: Baltimore, Maryland May 2, 2009

o 2^nd Novice

o 2^nd Masters

o 2^nd Open Short

· THE INBF NATURAL NORTH AMERICA: Falls Church, Virginia May 30, 2009

o 2^nd Open Short

o 1^st Masters

o 1^st Fit Body (earned Pro Card)

· THE INBF BARBADOS GRAND PRIX: Barbados June 20, 2009

o 1^st Figure (earned Pro Card)

o 1^st Bodybuilding (earned Pro Card)

· NPC BWI: Sykesville, Maryland October 3, 2009

o 1^st Masters

o 1^st Open Short

o 1^st ALL AROUND (qualified for Nationals)

· IFPA YORTON CUP PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bowie, Maryland November 13, 2009

o 1^ST Open Short

o 1^st ALL AROUND

NPC NATIONAL FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Hollywood, Florida November 21, 2009

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WNBF Natural Champion Leroy Perry

paul — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:40:11 +0000

Hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann welcome newly retired natural champion Leroy Perry to NBBR.

Though he started working out at 9 years old for "self protection" in his L.A. neighborhood, young Leroy Perry found he really enjoyed the pump and feeling the strength. He continued working out, playing football, went into the Marines and got serious about competing at age 26.

When the subject of "special enhancement" came up among some of the guys at the gym, Leroy immediately turned away and kept working out, eating clean and pitting his "Natural Look" against the specially-enhanced "unNatural" bodies around him. Though some of his strategies are a little off-beat they’ve served Leroy well throughout his life and bodybuilding career.

Tune in to hear what this true Natural Champion has to say. He’s not shy.

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IFPA Pro Natural Bodybuilder Doug Miller

John Hansen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:32:52 +0000

Newly crowned OCB-IFPA Yorton Cup Champion, Doug Miller meets with hosts John Hansen and Mike "Superhuman" Neumann to discuss his training regimen, diet and how he prepares mentally for a contest.

Along with his lovely bride Stephanie, they form "Team Miller", a tag-team of professional Natural Bodybuilders and Trainers.

Listen to the show, then read Doug’s bio below. Be sure to visit his website: http://dougmillerpro.com.

Doug’s Bio:

I grew up in Huntingdon Valley, PA, a small town near Philadelphia. Throughout my childhood I was extremely active in sports including soccer, swimming, and baseball. In high school, I earned 11 varsity letters in these sports and was an all-regional athlete. I was recruited by a number of smaller, Division-1AA colleges but always lacked the size to earn a scholarship at a Division-1 school. When I graduated high school, I was 135 pounds soaking wet!

Deciding to pursue academics over athletics in college, I chose to attend Penn State University’s Scheyer Honors Program. I graduated as valedictorian with degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Economics. Although I was extremely focused on academics, there was something missing. I missed the training involved with athletics so as a freshman one of my roommates introduced me to the weight room. I was instantly hooked. Although I lived on cold cereal, by the time I graduated I had a well-built, 175-pound frame and had learned a lot about proper training. After I graduated, my Biochemistry background allowed me to perform my own research and investigation into proper nutrition and supplementation, which really helped me make gains. In 2002, a year after I graduated, I was encouraged by a bodybuilder at my gym to compete. I won the overall novice division at my first show and was instantly hooked once again. Fourteen months later I won my pro card at my second competition, the 2003 OCB Charm City Classic.

On April 3, 2004, I was test judging at an OCB show when this cute Southern girl tapped me on my shoulder and began talking to me. I knew immediately there was something special about this person (and 20 months later I was engaged to Stephanie Brumfield!). Steph prepped for her first show while I prepped for my first pro show in 2005. After winning her pro card at her first show, it turns out that we eventually competed together at the 2005 IFPA American States Pro show where she took first and I took second.

Stephanie and I were married on October 14, 2006 in Danville, VA and now reside in Arlington, VA. Currently I am a manager at an economic consulting firm and co-owner/founder of Core Nutritionals, and Steph owns her own personal training business.We are looking to open our own training studio in 2010 in Arlington, VA and continue to run ÒTeam MillerÓ (nutritional, training, and competition prep programs and workshops). We are also proud to be USP LabsÕ sponsored athletes.

Contest History

2009: 11.14.09 – IFPA Yorton Cup Pro Bodybuilding World Championships, Washington, DC; - 1st Men’s Pro Middleweight; - 1st Men’s Pro Overall; 10.10.09 – IFPA Gaspari/Dymatize Pro Classic, Cape Cod, MA; - 1st Men’s Pro Heavyweight; - 1st Men’s Pro Overall
2007: 10.27.07 – IFPA Yorton Cup Pro International, Washington, DC; - 2nd Men’s Pro Bodybuilding; 10.06.07 – IFPA Gaspari Nutrition Pro Classic, Cape Cod, MA; - 1st Men’s Pro Bodybuilding
2005: 08.20.05 – IFPA American States Pro, Las Vegas, NV; - 2nd Men’s Pro Bodybuilding
2003: 10.04.03 – OCB Charm City Classic, Baltimore, MD; - 1st Overall Men’s Open Bodybuilding (won pro card)
2002: 08.10.02 – INBF Presidential Cup, Gaithersburg, MD; - 1st Overall Men’s Novice Bodybuilding

Visit their website at: http://www.dougmillerpro.com/

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WNBF Pro Champion, Shaun “The Giant Killer” Clarida

John Hansen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:15:49 +0000

Hosts John Hansen and Mike Neuman welcome Shaun "The Giant Killer" Clarida after a big win at the WNBF Light-Weight World Championships just this last weekend.

A young natural bodybuilder, Shaun is 26 years old with success behind him and so much more ahead of him!

A quick visit to his website tells you volumes of the caliber of this young man and his dedication to his sport, his lovely lady, God and the people whose lives he affects!

Visit Shaun’s website: http://www.shaunclarida.com/

Name: Shaun Clarida

Nickname: The Giant Killer

Age: 26
Hometown-Hackensack, NJ

Height 5’3

Weight-Off-season 145lbs. In season-135bs

Best Bodypart most to train-Arms & Back

Marital: #1 Coach and loving fiancé, Mallory McCarthy

Hobbies: Training and hanging out with my family and loved ones

Accomplishment most proud of: 2006 INBF World Champion-1st Bantamweight to ever win an Overall Title

Motto: With God in my corner, I can do anything & Go Natural or Go Home

My name is Shaun Clarida. I am a WNBF Natural Professional Bodybuilder. I have been competing in bodybuilding shows since 2005. I have competed with the NPC, USBF, INBF and I am currently competing with the WNBF, which is the pro category to the INBF. Prior to bodybuilding, I wrestled for 4 years: Two years at Hackensack High School and two years for Rider University .

I’m currently a graduate student at Rider University studying Organizational Leadership. I reside in Hackensack , NJ , Where I have loving & supporting parents, an older brother and a younger sister. I have a loving fiancé, Mallory McCarthy, who like my other family members, support me to the fullest. With God and my family in my corner, I can do anything.

Bodybuilding to me is not just a hobby or a sport; it’s a job and a way of life. In order to be the best at this sport, you have to be willing to give your all 24/7, 365. There is no such thing as an off-season in this sport. In order to achieve your goal, you have to be willing to sacrifice. I plan on continuing my bodybuilding career with the WNBF, with the goal of becoming a Pro World Champion.

If you want to know more about me, feel free to drop me an email.

Special Thanks to the following:

God
My family
Mallory McCarthy
My 2nd family (McCarthy and Brown Family)
Deawaika Dolo (Training partner)
Friends and Fans

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Coming Nov 11th: Preview of the INBA Natural Universe with Brent Swanson

John Hansen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:53:55 +0000

Coming soon, hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann offer a preview of the INBA Natural Universe and visit with young contender Brent Swanson. Brent’s a strong competitor, only 23 years old and deals with Type-1 diabetes.

Brent’s from Decatur Illinois and met John and Mike at, among other events the Natural Illinois Bodybuilding Championships. What has Brent encountered on his way up? What special challenges does he face as a diabetic. What do you think his chances are against the likes of favorite (and recent guest) Kiyoshi Moody, and others?

He’s looking great and is now preparing to make his big debut on the World Stage at the INBA Natural Universe.

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Natural Anabolics and MORE with Jerry Brainum

John Hansen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:32:31 +0000

Iron Man Magazine’s most popular writer, Jerry Brainum joins hosts John Hansen and Mike "Superhuman" Neumann for an unprecedented third appearance today on Natural Bodybuilding Radio with loads of new information and background on nutrition, supplementation, steroids, and more.

Ever wondered whether guys who’ve used steroids, then stop taking them still enjoy the benefits long after? How about guys who take massive amounts of protein…are they really doing themselves any good, or just flushing good money down the drain? What about the natural bodybuilder taking Growth Hormone…does it do him any good? What if he’s over 40?

These questions and many more are answered by the personable and knowledgeable nutrition writer, Jerry Brainum!

Be sure to visit Jerry’s website where you can get your daily dose of great nutrition information. You can even check-out and buy Jerry’s new books, "Natural Anabolics" and "Muscle Guru Interviews"!

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From April 2004: John Hansen interviewed on Fitness and Nutrition Radio

John Hansen — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:35:30 +0000

Going all the way back to April of 2004, this was John’s first appearance on the Dave DePew Network when he appeared on Fitness and Nutrition Radio and was interviewed Dave and his colleague, Jeff Kotterman.

Just how did John get his start? What’s the difference between the different Natural sanctioning bodies and their amateur and professional divisions? What drugs are banned? How did "Team Universe" get its start?

These questions and more are answered when John Hansen, Natural Champion meets with Dave DePew for the first time.

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The NANBF with Fred Rowlett and Dave Yeates

John Hansen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:59:17 +0000

Our special guests today come to us from the NANBF. They are NANBF President Fred Rowlett, and Vice President Dave Yeates. You can visit their website at http://www.nanbf.org/

In the early 80’s, the North American National Bodybuilding Association (NANBA), was founded by Jim Evans in Minnesota with a goal to promote drug tested body building shows.

Through the 80’s and early 90’s, under the leadership of Jim Evans and later Lee Graese, the association became the leader in the drug free movement. The organization then changed leadership and the momentum was lost. Problems developed and the organization began to struggle.

In 1994, the state chair people, regional chair people, and promoters met and decided that a new direction, and in essence, a new beginning was required. Three individuals stepped forward to head up the reorganization: Scot Dickerson from Des Moines, Iowa; Dave Cammon from Flint, MI; and Todd Mills from Omaha, NE. Under their leadership a new organization was formed and the North American National Bodybuilding Federation was born.

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From March 2005: John Introduces his Book, “Natural Bodybuilding”

John Hansen — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:28:29 +0000

Interview from Dave DePew’s Fitness and Nutrition Radio show featuring John Hansen as guest. This show dates back to March 7, 2005 and John talks about the state of Bodybuilding at that time, and introduces his book "Natural Bodybuilding".

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Natural Olympia Preview 2009 with Kiyoshi Moody and Thomas Anderson

John Hansen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:27:53 +0000

Natural Olympia Preview 2009

Building up to the 2009 INBF Natural Olympia contest in Gold Coast Australia, hosts John Hansen and Mike Neumann speak with two strong competitors, Kiyoshi Moody and Thomas Anderson. Find out what these two champions are thinking and doing to prep, just before the competition.

Then, John and Mike spend some quality time analyzing the competition and strategies that may push somebody over the top!

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