September 5th

Competitors in the Mid-Atlantic area won't want to miss the Natural Steel Championships this September 5th in Pittsburgh. The event drew over 60 athletes last year, and it's sure to be even bigger and better this time around! The show will include Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness Model, Ms. Fitness and Body Transformation divisions. It's an IFPA Pro Qualifier for Open & Masters Bodybuilding & Figure. Open overall winners receive custom championship rings! A rep from Fitness & Physique Magazine will be in attendance looking for potential models for use in future editions of the publication. Free transportation to the event is available for competitors from the Baltimore/Washington area (Email for information).

View complete event details...

Donna Simon prevailed in a field of 17 Figure competitors to become the 2009 OCB Central Eastern Seaboard States overall Figure Champion at the June 13th show held in Wilmington, Delaware. Matthew Hoffman won the Men's Overall championship while Jennifer Abracht  clinched the Women's overall title. See the complete results...

The Summer 2009 issue of Fitness & Physique Magazine hit newsstands June 2nd. Featured on the cover: OCB Figure competitor Tamara Washington and 2008 IFPA Yorton Cup Pro World Men's Bodybuilding champ, Britain's Darren Vernon. Inside: Tons of contest coverage, supplements, nutrition, training and contest prep articles, and a feature you don't want to miss that reveals what long-limbed athletes can do to get better leg training results! Available at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Hastings, and other retailers across the U.S., or order online.