NC State Championships on April 14th

It’s been my experience that a lot of people who may be interested in competing in bodybuilding, physique, figure, or bikini have never actually been to see a show.  If this is you, here’s your chance to fix that. On Saturday, April 14th in High Point, NC...
The First WPD Pro Show – What Happened?

The First WPD Pro Show – What Happened?

On Saturday, the 2012 IFBB Desert Muscle Classic was held in Mesa, Arizona.  While a very small show (as IFBB productions go), this show was very notable due to being the first professional show featuring the women’s physique division (WPD). WPD was introduced...
Contest divisions and your body

Contest divisions and your body

If you read my earlier post on the different divisions at a physique contest, you know that there are 7 total divisions – 2 for men, and a whopping 5 for women.  That’s a lot to choose from – so how do you make the best decision for yourself? It...

Video: Lifting straps explained

As I explain in the introduction to the video, it seems nobody really understands how to use lifting straps correctly.  If you search around you’ll certainly be inundated with opinions on why straps are good, bad, or downright evil – but we’re going...
Taking better progress pictures

Taking better progress pictures

Bodybuilding, figure, physique, bikini – whatever division you compete in, it’s all about the visuals.  It doesn’t matter who on stage has the biggest arms or the lowest bodyfat, it’s about – among other things – who looks like they...

New gym now open!

Just a quick note today that O3’s new South Asheville location is now open for business!  I trained the location’s first ever client there last night (awesome job, Ruth!) and while we’re still a tad rough around the edges (no chairs in the office for...
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