Anabolic Steroids Bodybuilding Blog

A FORMER Miss England bodybuilder has died at 37 after a brave battle with cancer.
A FORMER Miss England bodybuilder has died at 37 after a brave battle with cancer. Nicky Dewhurst, the popular co-owner of FlexAppeal, died on Saturday after a 19-month fight against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Mrs Dewhurst met her husband Stan Dewhurst when she joined his Barrow gym 13 years ago and they married in 2003. The couple competed at the top level of the sport together with great success. The mum and stepmum, of Bewley Steps, Barrow, was highly respected not only as a competitor in the Miss Trained Figure class, but also as a mentor who helped others achieve in bodybuilding. Mr Dewhurst, 44, paid an emotional tribute to his wife. Mr Dewhurst, a current Mr Universe over-40s title holder, said: “Nicky was not only my wife but my best friend as well. She was the bravest person I have ever known. “We had so many good times together. I’ll miss her forever.” Her son Daniel Griffiths, 19, said: “My mum was an inspiration to many. Not only did she achieve many things in life, but helped others achieve their goals. She was such a strong character but an even better mum.” Mrs Dewhurst was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in September 2006. She collapsed a few days after a competition. She was treated at Furness General Hospital’s Oncology Unit, and at hospitals in Blackpool and Preston. Mrs Dewhurst had continued to do some training and coach others during her chemotherapy. Her family said she had been particularly unwell since Christmas and had been in and out of hospital. The family of Mrs Dewhurst has been inundated with messages of condolence from friends and the cream of the bodybuilding world. Mrs Dewhurst, who grew up in Askam, won the prestigious titles Miss England, Miss North West Britain and many more. Her array of trophies are displayed at the gym. As a competitor she was recognised for her stunning physique and her quirky routines and poses which always gained her a rapturous applause. Shelley MacPherson, a friend of 20 years, trained with Mrs Dewhurst. She was also her tan person for competitions. Mrs MacPherson, 40, said: “Nicky had a great personality. We had such a laugh together. Nicky was always there to pick you up if you had a problem. She was very caring. “She was very passionate about bodybuilding, she was 100 per cent dedicated. She loved training and helping other people.” Joe Wetherow, 56, a current Mr North West, and friend of Mrs and Mr Dewhurst, said: “Stan and Nicky are my two best mates. “Nicky was a professional. She was an excellent competitor. “On a personal note you could not wish for better friends than Nicky and Stan. Nicky will be sorely, sorely missed.” Hundreds are expected to attend Mrs Dewhurst’s funeral service on Friday.

am the author of “Lifetime Physique: 16 Weeks to a Better Body, a Better Life - A Better You.” I have been involved in the fitness industry for nearly a decade — starting as a bodybuilder, then moving into training where I have helped hundreds of men and women transform. I graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2007. Philosophy when working with clients: When I train clients, I’m focused on achieving results! I always make sure my client are reaching high intensities when they train with both weights and when they do aerobics. Intensity is what gets results—fast. I also like to make our sessions fun. If we can find a way to make things fun, then the workout goes by faster, and the clients want to keep working out. When I construct a program, my focus is to become healthy, not just to look better. I want people to feel good, and to be able to do anything they want to in life. I want them to thrive on life, and to be physically healthy. Looking good and losing weight are added bonuses. How did you get involved with fitness? When I was 13, I got into a lot of trouble. I was hanging out with the wrong people, and my life path was not going in the right direction. I started running two hours a day, and I realized something. The success I had with fitness could be translated to “real-life.” I started bodybuilding and the discipline, desire, determination, sacrificing, visualization, and other aspects in bodybuilding became strong in other areas of my life: school, business, friends, family, everything! Favorite healthy foods and workouts? My favorite healthy food is salmon with avocado, asparagus and a baked yam. I always make sure to eat a balanced meal with a protein, carb, and veggie. My favorite workouts are the ones I included in my book. They entail training three body parts per workout, and doing about three exercises per body part. The sets and reps vary, and so do the intensities. I tried to include a lot of variables to ensure fast results. The reason I created these workouts is because they work, and they make me feel good. I don’t feel run down, and the workouts are fast, fun, and effective. Personal health care routine? I don’t want to sound like a walking infomercial, but my health routine is the one I created in “Lifetime Physique.” It involves eating six small meals a day, working out three times a week, and staying active and energetic in life. I work hard, and I always leave room for play. I think we’ve overcomplicated things a bit too much, so I try to take a simple approach. Contact: If you have a question for me, you can visit www.lifetimephysique.com or e-mail me at stu@fitwithstu.com.

I never thought I’d see the day when a story like this would appear in the New York Times:

I never thought I’d see the day when a story like this would appear in the New York Times: Now that Dr. Grossman, a 60-year-old Baltimore dentist, is a competitive amateur bodybuilder, an extra ounce of flab makes the difference between a sizable trophy and going home empty-handed. “The minute you start winning, that’s all the validation people need to accept what you do as legitimate and something to be appreciated,” said Dr. Grossman, who is 5-foot-2 and a chiseled 121 pounds. He is one of a small but growing number of 60- and 70-year-old bodybuilders stripping down to Speedos, slathering on bronzer, and strutting their stuff onstage in natural, or drug-free, competitions. of course, the main reason for surprise is that we’re talking about bodybuilding here, a cult sport if ever there was one. Plus there’s the fact that just a few dozen men compete in these over-60 divisions. Finally, there’s my surprise in seeing them interview someone I know: Although it is harder to build muscle later in life — 18 to 35 are considered the prime muscle-building years — it is possible, said Jose Antonio, the vice president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. … Older bodybuilders tend to be disciplined purists. Younger competitors might want to push the envelope and beef up as much as possible, said Dr. Antonio, who has a Ph.D in muscle physiology. “Older individuals just want to improve their physique.” … Prized supplements include creatine for strength, glutamine for muscle recovery, branch chain amino acids for muscle development, all of which Dr. Antonio, who is also the chief executive of International Society of Sports Nutrition, recommends for bodybuilders. My surprise aside, it’s a terrific story about older guys (really, not that much older than me) investing time and energy in a quest for physical, nutritional, and behavioral discipline that manifests itself as a ripped physique. If the story were about ancient marathoners, it would hardly be remarkable. The fact these geezers are bodybuilders makes it refreshing and even kind of exotic.

Actually, I was influenced by one photo and that picture of a bodybuilder lasted throughout”. 67-year-old Chris Dickerson is proud to show his bodybuilding pictures. Born in Montgomery Alabama, he says when he was 15-years-old he wanted to be a bodybuilder.

“Actually, I was influenced by one photo and that picture of a bodybuilder lasted throughout”. 67-year-old Chris Dickerson is proud to show his bodybuilding pictures. Born in Montgomery Alabama, he says when he was 15-years-old he wanted to be a bodybuilder. Because of his perseverance, he became the first african american to win the Mr. America title. “In 1970 I won the Mr. America, being the first African American to do so and I remember my coach Bill Pearl, to show you how things were then we discussed if I should win, whether or not I should kiss the trophy girl who was usually white, so that’s the way things were then”. Dickerson then set his sites on winning the Mr. Olympia title. His biggest competition was a familiar face, the current governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger “We went toe to toe in Australia back in 1980 and he won the title and I was a controversial second, because people felt I should have won, but he had the big name and he had done the Conan movies all of that so he was so famous”. Dickerson did not give up. He won the Mr. Olympia title two years later. He says since that time he and Schwarzenegger have remained friends. These days Dickerson has settled into a relaxing life in South Florida, and hopes his accomplishments will inspire African American teens. “Pursue your dreams because we are wonderful people, there’s nothing that we like other people cannot do”. Dickerson was inducted into the International Federation of Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2000.

He is also a competitive bodybuilder and has won numerous power-lifting and bodybuilding titles. Presently, he is training for the 2010 …
Kingman Regional Medical Center’s Dino Pierce, a dietician and diabetes educator, has been invited by the International Society of Sports Nutrition to speak at the 2008 Arnold Classic Strength Summit in Columbus, Ohio, on Feb. 29. The isSN is an academic-based society dedicated to sports nutrition and the growing science of applied nutrition.

The isSN summit will coincide with the annual Arnold Classic International Fitness Weekend, which draws the world’s strongest, fittest and most agile athletes. The event, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger, will take place Feb. 29 through March 2 and will include over 10,000 athletes competing in a variety of events. An additional 75,000 sports enthusiasts are expected to attend the weekend’s activities.

Pierce will be speaking on his upcoming book, “Glycogen Supercompensation: Carbohydrate Loading for Bodybuilders, Fitness and Figure Competitors.” He is a nationally known public speaker and published author on the subjects of sports nutrition, training and positive belief principles.

As a registered dietitian, Pierce holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Dietetics from Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, La., and completed an internship at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans. He is registered by the American Dietetic Association.

Pierce currently works as a dietitian, sports nutritionist, diabetes educator and weight loss/weight management specialist at KRMC’s Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. He is also a competitive bodybuilder and has won numerous power-lifting and bodybuilding titles. Presently, he is training for the 2010 NPC (National Physique Committee) Team Universe, which is a national-level bodybuilding competition.