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A Pro figure competitor since 2006, Heather Mae French seems to have her life pretty much together…Personal Trainer, model, mother, Species Nutrition sponsored athlete…she is certainly a source of inspiration to both established and up and coming athletes.
I managed to get her on a rare ‘time-out’ and decided to find out a little more about what it means to be Heather Mae French. What got her into this sport, what keeps her going and what plans she has for the future….

So, first of all, I have to ask you what inspired you to become involved in bodybuilding/fitness training.
“I remember sitting in ‘Barnes & Noble’ reading all the fitness magazines wondering if I could be ‘that girl’… not necessarily the one in the picture but the one who shined with confidence, the one that looked so fit and happy…the girl that had it all figured out. By this time I was about 24 and I thought that I should try to get in shape, maybe this would help my confidence”.

I have heard that you were a ‘TV exerciser’ before you joined a gym…
“I watched “Getting Fit with Denise Austin” on Lifetime and soon after that I bought little 2 & 5 lb dumbbells and the VHS tapes of “Tammy Lee Webb Abs & Buns of Steel.” Let me tell you I still break those out and die!”

Where do you currently train?
“Armbrust Pro Gym 4240 Kipling St. Wheatridge www.armbrustprogym.com

You are a single mom and you have a full time job….is it difficult for you to fit in the time (and have the energy) to get to the gym?
“Yes! No doubt I have nights where I’m tired and can give every excuse in the book not to get to the gym. But then I remember all the people that support me, stand behind me and the other girls getting the job done. Also B6 & B12 help a lot!”

Contest prep must be challenging with your hectic schedule….
“It’s not too bad. Honestly I am great with food because I can’t cook to safe my life so preparing food is very simple and bland. Maybe that’s why dieting is fairly easy for me. What gets to me is having to work full time, have my daughter in full time sports (soccer & dance), getting my two 50 min cardio sessions completed, and making sure I have the energy to lift smart in the gym!”

You are also heavily involved in the Lingerie Football League. Can you tell us a bit more about that and how it got started?
“My current trainer asked me to try out for the league after the 2009 Arnold. I made the team as a starting running back for the Denver Dream and played in the first game (Even with two sprained ankles). Thereafter due to my involvement with the IFBB, the owner decided being in both sports was a conflicting interest since I could not play the Sept 25th Dallas vs. Denver Game. So on the night Denver Dream played in Dallas, I placed 3rd at the 2009 Ms. Figure Olympia. I feel my decision was well chosen!”

Oh, and what are these Bulgarian Training Bag workouts I see you are involved in?
“My coach met up with retired navy seal former BUDS Instructor, Stephen Nave and decided to bring a new form of training to my game! The bag was developed by Ivan Ivanov; an Olympic Wrestling Coach It is the ultimate fitness tool for both serious Olympic caliber athletes and the average fitness enthusiast. If you’re looking for a method of training that maximizes your strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, mobility and overall explosiveness you can’t get any better than this. You can find out more by going to www.stephennave.com.

You stay pretty close to contest shape all year…is this difficult or easy for you and what diet ratios, meal plan do you favor?
“It’s pretty easy. I make sure during off season to eat more carbs and proteins. I like eating Oatmeal, Rice, Yams, Chicken, Fish and Broccoli or Asparagus. I eat about 6-7 meals per day. Each meal has 1:1 ratio of carbs and protein. My main fats come from Macadamia Nut Oil and almonds.”

What supplements do you use?
“I use Species Nutrition supplements exclusively. This includes ISOLYZE (100% Whey Protein Isolate), LIPOLYZE and SOMALYZE as fat burners, CARBOLYZE as a carbohydrate supplement, FIBERLYZE to add extra fiber to my diet, OMEGALYZE and MAC NUT OIL for essential fatty acids, CREALYZE for a great creatine supplement that does not upset your stomach and AQUALYZE as a herbal diuretic.”

What does your off- season training schedule look like?
“I stay pretty close to the same training style off and on season. Legs are couple days a week high rep/light weight, Shoulders once a week high rep/light weight, Back, Biceps and Triceps twice a week low reps/heavy weight.”

Do you do cardio year round or just pre- contest?
“I do cardio 4 mornings per week for 45 min. 2-3 nights per week for 35 min”

In last year’s Olympia you placed a very impressive third….how was the whole Olympia experience for you?
“Gosh…an athlete never knows what to expect. You always want to do your very best! I go into every show expecting last place, which is still an accomplishment within the Pro ranks. I always tell myself ‘hope for the best, expect the last place’.

Every show there are more amazing girls that are up and coming and the minute you begin expecting a high placing you are just setting yourself up for disappointment. So, rather than be upset, I am always happy with every outcome no matter what it might be. I take each event and learn from it and find where I can make improvements. These improvements are not always related to my physique. They may involve learning new business and marketing techniques as well as meeting new people who may be of help to me in the future.”

You recently had a photo shoot with ‘M&F Hers’…how did that go and are you planning more magazine photo shoots?
“I was called to shoot with ‘M&F Hers’ which was such a surreal experience. I have always wanted the opportunity to shoot with a publication on assignment and it actually happened! The whole experience was so professional …the planning, makeup, hair, location, photographer, lighting, clothes stylist, trainer… I could go on and on. I want to thank FMG for their help in setting up and Body Sport Model workshop for teaching me all the little things that I would have been so nervous about otherwise. We shot an entire work out using this new style medicine ball and then I was given the opportunity for a “Test Cover” try.”

You have also recently upgraded your website www.heathermaefrench.com What changes have you made?
“Yes, and I have to thank Sun God Graphics for all their help! I really wanted a more functional website where I could make regular posts and be more available to my fans and clients. I feel with the upgrades I have achieved that… but I am always open to new ideas and items to add.”

What do you do to relax away from the sport?
“I love watching movies! Sometimes I rent 5 movies on a Sunday and my daughter and I hang out in our sweats and pretty much don’t move all day!! Watching Autumn in her sports is so much fun also!”

Do you offer Personal Training and Nutrition services? How can people contact you for those?
“Yes definitely I offer both. On my homepage you can find an icon for training and nutrition and all the details are listed. I am so thrilled to say that I recently started a Team for Figure, Fitness & Bikini- Team Xposed. In our last show (NPC Rocky Mountain Cyto Charge Show) over 10 athletes on Team Xposed competed and rocked the House! We went away with three 1st places, 3 overall awards, 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5th placing awards. You can find pics on my homepage under Team Xposed Members icon.”

What do you have planned for the future and what is your ultimate goal in the sport?
“I have begun writing a book and have been focusing on helping others. As long as I have the opportunity of inspiring other women and, if by hearing my story they realize that dreams can come true, then I have attained my goal.”

Leigh Penman

“Step 1
Sit facing the lat pulldown machine with your knees locked under the roller pads. Grip the pulldown bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and palms facing forward. Lean back slightly from the waist keeping your back straight. (Not sure how much weight to use?)

Step 2
Inhale and then exhale as you pull the bar down in front of your face until it reaches your upper chest.
Step 3
Inhale as you return to the starting position.” SOURCE

Competing under the name of Lyen Wong, she placed second in the 2007 N.A.C. Universe Championship 2007 in Hamburg, Germany. Her diverse Wikipedia entry caught our attention here:
“Wong’s ancestors hail from the Basque Country in Spain, as well as China and Africa. She has graduated from the “Universidad de Matanzas Camilo Cienfuegos” where she studied English Literature, attaining the title “Licenciada” in 1997. Before moving to Europe in 2001, first to Madrid/Spain and, in 2003, to Düsseldorf/Germany, she worked as a fitness trainer in the Cuban beach resort of Varadero. Wong has participated in sexy fitness competitions for the NAC Germany association since 2005. She has won the NAC Germany German championship and German Intl. championship in the Miss Fitness category. Wong has also won the Miss Universe title of NAC International in the Shape category, as well as other national and international titles.”

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Liza Reichenberger is a dynamic woman and is widely known as Herculiza, a very fitting name. She is involved in so many aspects of the industry is hard to know if she ever sleeps! She has been competing in bodybuilding since the 1980′s and her physique keeps getting better and better! In an interview she shared her entrance into the sport, even if her journey would be unsupported by the people closest to her.  

“I went into bodybuilding because all my friends said I should,” explains Liza, “because of the way I was built.  But before lifting a single dumbbell, I had already entered several arm-wrestling contests in local college nightclubs, where I won cases of beer for myself and my friends…My parents and family have never supported my bodybuilding career. They felt that I attracted the wrong sort of men, and thought my fitness modeling was sordid and embarrassing.”

It is a blessing to the industry that she overcame the negativity to be one amazing women who advocated the beauty of strong female muscle. Enjoy this gallery showcasing recent shoots all the way back to early competitions!

Cornelia Brandt, is a bodybuilder who was successful early on in her competition and you can see why in the pictures below. She won her first title Ms. Universe 2004. It was only her second year of competition and 4th show she has entered. She had this to say about winning her first Ms. Universe Title:

WOW!! I really couldn´t believe what had happend to me. It was one of the happiest moments in my life. I knew that i did everything right and i made the possibly best out of my body. All the excitement paid off. That allone makes you a champ, a winner over yourself. That was the very first time that i cried backstage because i was so happy. I really couldn´t believe it!

Competition History:

• West German Championchips of NAC 2003 – 1st place
• International Germany Championships of NAC 2003 – 1st place
• International Germany Championships of NAC 2004 – 1st place
• Mr & Ms Universe of NABBA International 2004 in madrid / spain – 1st place
• International Germany Championships of NAC 2005 – 1st place
• Mr & Ms Universe of NABBA International 2005 in aachen / germany – 1st place
• German Championships of NAC 2006 in Korntal – 1st place
• World Championships of NABBA International in Benidorm / Spain – 1st place
• German Champonships of NAC in Stuttgart in november 2008 – 1st place

From our good friend and sports photographer Doug Jantz comes the beautiful Amanda Lannelli. To see more click HERE

So speaks the title of one of our favorite Flickr girls contributor, Amproshoot. Posted May 5, 2008

Here is a good photograph of Monica taken by our friend Gene X at Orange Photography

We also like Monica’s pleasing explanation of how she started working out as reported at Figure RX: “I had 3 older sisters who I had to defend myself against, LOL. I really did, I started working at the age of 12 at a coffee shop and in order to learn how exactly to defend myself I took up boxing. Any money I made went to my personal trainer, Chris Cardonia, from the Bellmore Kickboxing Academy in New York. We would weight train together and I noticed how fast my physique developed. I loved boxing but that was where my relationship with weight training took off. I did a bit of soccer in middle school but I liked boxing, it sounded tough and it was fun!”

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Christy is a forty-two (42) year old competitive bodybuilder, and mother of a six-year-old daughter. She has been a certified personal trainer for the past twenty–two (22) years and brings with her a strong understanding of the body, mind and the true meaning of self-discipline. Having studied classical ballet as an apprentice with Garden State Ballet from pre-teen through young adulthood she then went on to study the art of Ice Dance under the direction of David Owen and Scott Gregory at the Olympic Training Centers in Spring Valley, New York and Newark, Delaware.

She went on to skate professionally, coached figure skating and hockey players both on and off the ice. After an injury and unable to skate, personal training became a fulltime career. Helping others to achieve their personal fitness goals, to make true lifestyle changes, and to better their health and well-being is truly gratifying and rewarding!

Competition Record:

May 5, 2007 –NPC Vulcan Classic Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship
Birmingham, AL
1st Place Women’s Open Middle Weight & Overall

June 2, 2007 – NPC Southern Classic Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships
Jackson, MS
1st Place Women’s Open Light Weight

May 2004 - INBF Long Island Tournament of Champions
2nd Women’s Open Heavy Weight

June 11, 2004 - INBF Barbados Grand Prix Bodybuilding Show
3rd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight

August 8, 2004 – INBF Grand Cayman Grand Prix Bodybuilding & Figure
3rd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight

June 19, 2003 – INBF Natural New York City Bodybuilding Championship
2nd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight
2nd Place Women’s Figure

July 12, 2003 – INBF Top Physique
1st Place women’s Open Heavy Weight
2nd Place Women’s Figure

August 16, 2003 – INBF Warrior Classic
2nd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight
2nd Place Women’s Figure

September 20, 2003 – INBF Natural Nationals Mania
5th Place Open Women’s Open Heavy Weight
5th Place Women’s Figure

October 11, 2003 INBF Keystone Supernatural
1st Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight
2nd Place Women’s Figure
Best Poser

October 25, 2003 INBF Monster Mash
3rd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight
5th Place Figure

November 15, 2003 INBF Muscletech Amature World Championship
6th Place Women’s Open Heavy

April 2002 INBF Hernandez Classic
2nd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight

May 2, 2002 ANBC Mr. & Mrs New Jersey Bodybuilding Championship
2nd Place Women’s Tall
3rd Place Women’s Masters
Best Poser

May 11, 2002 – INBF NorthEastern Classic
4th Place Open Heavy Weight

July 2002 – INBF Natural New York City
3rd Place Women’s Open Heavy

August 2002 – INBF Warrior Classic
2nd Place Women’s Open Heavy Weight
2nd Place Women’s Figure

July 21, 2001 INBF Natural New York City
4th Place Women’s Novice

September 8, 2001 – INBF Natural Nationals
3rd Place Novice

September 15, 2001 – NPC Strong & Shapely Natural Eastern Classic
2nd Place Open Heavy

October 25, 2001 – NPC Gold’s Gym Classic
3rd Place Women’s Open Heavy

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Instead of more bikini contests what we need is more physique categories

By Bill Dobbins

I see a lot of female physique competitors who go into figure because they don’t think they can – or don’t want to – get as big and muscular as either amateur or pro bodybuilding champions. However, although you can make a lot of changes to the body with dieting and training, there seems to be very distinct differences in the genetics of bodybuilders vs. figure competitors. Like the story of the Ugly Duckling, ducks are ducks and swans are swans and wanting to be something other than you are doesn’t really accomplish anything.

Successful figure competitors in general look more like models with some muscle and definition than they do dieted down and depleted bodybuilders. Good bodybuilders tend to have more of a compact build. Their muscles are fuller and flare out from the joints. They tend to be thicker and harder. When you try to modify this kind of physique to suit figure judging it simply doesn’t work. There has never been a really good female bodybuilder who changed over to be successful in figure.

However, the opposite transformation is quite possible. There are many women in figure who struggle in competition because their genetics are really those of bodybuilding. But for one reason or another they simply don’t want to compete as bodybuilders. A prime example that comes to mind is Monica Brant. Monica won in fitness but has gradually placed lower and lower competing in figure. But I have seen her in several contests in which I felt she could be the best lightweight bodybuilder in the world with just slight changes to her contest preparation.

Why do so many women in figure with bodybuilding genetics resist making the change? One reason has influenced bodybuilding for women since the beginning. A lot of women have a self-image that won’t allow them to put on too much muscle because this would give them a look too far outside what is generally considered as acceptable and attractive in the current culture. Even the legendary Sharon Bruneau admits that this kind of thinking plagued her constantly when she was one of the top pro bodybuilders. Women bodybuilders never existed before the late 1970s and the standards today are way beyond those of 15 or 20 years ago so we are still going through a cultural revolution that many find disquieting.

And there is the matter of anabolic drugs. Many women believe they can’t become as big and muscular as the top pros and amateurs without using them and they simply don’t want to put what are essentially male hormones into their bodies.

So what changes can be made to the sport to make it more attractive to genetic bodybuilders now competing in figure to make the transition? There are two I can think of:

1. Use weight divisions in ALL pro contests. In many pro events a shapely, perfectly proportioned 135 pound woman might find herself standing next to women like Yaxeni Oriquen, Heather Armbrust or Alina Popa all of whom weight 170 pounds or more. And they can never win most pro titles as a result. With the correctly adjusted weight divisions we would see more champions like Dayana Cadeau (who has won almost every contest she’s entered that had a lightweight class), Cathy LeFrancois – or even Monica Brant.
2. Create a type of contest that falls between bodybuilding and figure, one that rewards bodybuilding-type physiques that are smaller in size than what we see with the top female bodybuilders. Call if Body Sculpture or Artistic Bodybuilding or whatever you like. Bigger, fuller and more muscular than figure competitors – smaller than pro bodybuilders. IFBB amateur contests in Europe have categories like this. Perhaps it’s time to see the same thing in the NPC and the IFBB Pro Division.

Imagine all those genetically gifted figure women who struggle with diet and excessive cardio trying to deplete their physiques to conform to judging standards who could stop punishing themselves and simply let their bodies assume the size and shape nature designed them to have.

The federations and promoters thrive on getting as many competitors to enter contests as possible. They pay a fee to the federations and to the federations as well. So we end up with what are supposed to be physique federations promoting what are nothing more than bikini beauty contests in which the women need to be in some kind of shape. (Many of these competitors look fabulous, by the way – along the lines of “Don’t you wish your girlfriend was hot like me.”)

But there are thousands of women out there who are disappointed by figure but don’t enter bodybuilding contests who could be persuaded to enter a contest which features a new in-between class of physique competitors. More satisfaction for these women, more money for the federations and promoters.

The only other alternative for these women is enter some kind of “natural” contest, although the judging standards in many of these is even more subjective and arbitrary than you see in the NPC and IFBB. And if lie-detector tests, which many of these events use, were all that reliable they would be admissible in court. Which they aren’t.

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No matter the reason for wearing them, whether it’s for function or fashion, there’s no denying how sexy boots can be. From the girl-next-door in her rain boots to the whip wielding Dominatrix in her thigh highs, we can’t help but stare and fantasize “what if”.

That’s ok for the masses, but you’re no average Joe. You’re here on FemaleMuscle because you’re a  1-percenter. That’s right, you are the minority. It takes more than just an overpriced pair of thigh-highs to catch your attention. You need more, you need muscle, you need someone buff in those boots to really make you fantasize “what if”.

So to help you fantasize, I thought I’d share a few of the women I’ve come across lately wearing all sorts of boots. Is there a pair here that really makes you stop and think? If not, here’s a suggestion, contact your favorite competitor and offer to get her a pair of boots. Ask her to take a picture and we’ll use it in an upcoming boot feature.

But for now, check out the gallery.

We thought it was time to start trolling through Facebook to identify new female competitors for you. (Some ideas for you older viewers who are still searching love@aol profiles.). We found Elizabeth’s Facebook profile and our further research tells us this Bronx, New York native placed Second last week in the New York Metropolitan Class A Figure Competition

Christine Roth is one of the top female bodybuilding stars of this decade. In 2002 and 2003, Christine battled for the top spot in the Canadian Bodybuilding Championships. She took home a 3rd and 2nd place finish, respectively.

At the 2004 Arnold Classic, Christine Roth make a splash by taking home a competitive 6th place finish. The following year, Christine moved up a slot and took 5th at the 2005 Arnold Classic. At that competition, she was beaten out by some of the best female bodybuilders in the world: Lisa Aukland, Yaxeni Oriquen, Betty Viana and Betty Pariso.

Christine Roth Gallery, 2004 Arnold Classic

Christine Roth Gallery, Backstage 2004 Arnold

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“Monica Brant is the most important figure in the history of the women’s fitness movement!”
(Quoted by Jim Rosenthal, former Senior Writer- Weider Publications) 

“Monica Brant- Her name is as familiar to fitness as Joe Namath’s is to football!”
(Quoted by Contributing Writer, Lara McGlashan for Muscle & Fitness Magazine)

Since her first appearance as a cover girl for Muscle & Fitness Magazine in November 1994 Monica has gained momentum and remains at the top of the female fitness world, evident by her unprecedented national and international magazine exposure – over 100 covers and almost as many articles/interviews to this date with fans worldwide.

Taking a step back in time, Monica was raised accustomed to hard work. Growing up on a 20-acre ranch, where her mom was a professional horse trainer for 15 years, Monica was riding and showing horses of all disciplines since the age of 7. To this day, as a loved hobby, Monica still enjoys riding; (Equitation & Jumpers being her favorite); however, currently owns a Quarter Horse gelding named ‘Storm’.

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Throughout Jr High and High School, Monica was also a zealous athlete; as a sprinter, hurdler, long/triple jumper during track season and was on the volleyball team every year as well. To this day, one of her favorite and proudest moments in athletics happened during her sophomore year when she was a member of the Texas State Mile Relay Winning team, running her leg of a quarter mile with a time of 57.4 seconds!

After graduating from high school and attending college, Monica started her first steps towards the fitness stage by competing in local and statewide bikini contests and working part time as a San Antonio Corona & Budweiser girl.
During the four years entering contests winning a brand new Ford Mustang (car) was her top prize…not only providing a good amount of income from the winnings but also building her confidence for stage.

In 1991, with the help of a personal trainer, Monica started a weightlifting program and viewed the fitness publications for the first time where she noticed a photo of Marla Duncan winning a fitness competition. Marla’s beauty and physique inspired her to try the fitness competitions as well. Just a few months later, Monica competed and won her first show in Arizona!
Still based in TX and competing locally as an amateur for a few years Monica decided to make the move in 1995 to Los Angeles where, to her surprise, she was able to turn her ‘fitness hobby’ into a legitimate career. After her profitable move and earning her first pro win at the 1995 Jan Tana Pro Fitness Classic she was invited to compete in the first ever prestigious IFBB Fitness Olympia competition also in 1995.
Monica continued to compete in 1-3 Fitness competitions a year through 1999 with several invites to the IFBB Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Fitness International and IFBB Fitness Olympia including a Championship win at the 1998 Fitness Olympia that was held in Nice, France!

The ‘Olympia’ has been considered for years as the pinnacle of Professional bodybuilding, remembering Arnold Schwarzenegger made his mark in the history of bodybuilding by winning the Men’s IFBB Bodybuilding Olympia title.
Post IFBB Fitness Olympia 1999, she decided to retire from the Fitness stage; however, she continually booked magazine shoots for covers/features as well as made guest appearances worldwide (Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Argentina, St Martin, Bahamas, Jamaica) promoting  fitness, wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
After 3.5 years hiatus from professional fitness competitions; Monica was invited to compete in the first Professional FIGURE International (2003) at the prestigious IFBB Arnold Sports Festival and went on to compete as the first athlete to ever compete in more than one division of the Olympia competition. (Fitness & Figure)

Unlike Figure’s sister division, Fitness, the Figure category has no dance/strength/fitness routine involved but is comprised of a physique round. The competitors are judged by a panel of experienced judges on their symmetry, full muscle bellies, conditioning of their “physique package’ and stage presence including their grace/poise

More recently (after 16 years of competing in the IFBB Pro Divisions) Monica decided to expand her network and was invited to the WBFF Professional Figure division where she won the 2010 WBFF Pro Figure Championships in Toronto, Canada.

Beyond the stage, Monica works at balancing her “normal” daily schedule of training, traveling for appearances, networking with fans online, personal training/nutritional consulting with her ongoing fitness modeling.
Out of all the years of exposure in the publications, one of her most proud accomplishments was in June 2003 were Monica was honored with the solo spot on ‘Muscle & Fitness’ Magazine; one of very few women to have this opportunity in the history of M&F Magazine!

More recently (Dec 2010-Jan 2011) Monica was featured on the cover of (5) international publications in which all included interviews as well.
Karen Hawley, Former Senior Art Director (1998-2003) – Muscle & Fitness Her’s says, “Monica’s accomplishments speak for themselves, she simply shines – truly a fitness icon for the millennium!”

Monica’s love of helping others achieve their own personal goals is the driving factor in her motivation for her lifestyle. Publishing her first book in 2006 titled, “Monica Brant’s Secrets to Staying Fit & Loving Life!” and hosting the F.E.M. (Fun! Educational! Motivational!) Camps™ for women interested in fitness, competing, modeling and nutrition are just a few ways Monica works to give back to the fitness community. Historically, the F.E.M. Camps™ are held throughout the USA, Canada, Australia and Iceland.

At the present time, Monica has relocated to beautiful Austin, TX where she is a member of the Mayor’s Fitness Council and networks with various Austin trainers to extend her fitness assocations as well to broaden her fitness skills. Monica is featured  monthly with local fitness publication, Austin Fit Magazine and is a Licensed & Certified Master Personal Trainer/Nutritionist and an endorsed athlete for BNRG (Proto Whey/Power Crunch Bars) since 2009.

This year, 2011, Monica will join forces with a board of professionals to spread the word about a new foundation, All About EWE, INC. that will give support to women looking to gain an education within the the fitness community.

To find out more about Monica please visit:
www.monicabrant.com
www.FEMCamp.net
www.mojowellnesspros.com
www.allaboutewe.org

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Bodybuilding Selfie Queen and all around hottie, Debra Terpstra,  finished first in women’s overall physique.  She takes great and artistic selfies of herself and we can’t get enough.  Click on the gallery below and we’re sure you’ll agree.

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Here’s a complete list of winners from the State Championships Competition in Kalamazoo in APril 2014: Men Older than 40: Scott Banner Older than 50: Steve Williams Open bodybuilding: Brian Ellerbrook Physique short (up to 5-foot-8): Jason Wunderlin Physique tall (over 5-foot-8): Mohammed Alzaher Physique overall: Mohammed Alzaher Middleweight (154.25 to 176.25 lbs.): Greg Rekucki Light heavyweight (176.25 to 198.25 lbs.): Josh Cosek Heavyweight (more than 198.25 lbs.): Scott Banner Overall: Scott Banner Physique short (up to 5-foot-4): Kaitlyn Kyte Physique tall (over 5-foot-4): Deb Terpstra Overall physique: Deb Terpstra Master’s figure (35 and older): Sayaka Kobayashi Figure short (up to 5-foot-4): April Simon Figure tall (over 5-foot-4): Jodi Martinez Overall figure: Jodi Martinez.