Team Finland star Camilla Karjalainen will be among an amazing pool beautiful talent competing at Ms. Bikini Paris in Fitness Paris in two weeks. The popular Scandanavian sports fitness model current appears in a new Tapout television commercial and also appears in numerous magazine features and advertising campaigns. At 5'2", 105 lbs., 31 year old radio host and fitness model is very athletic with a extensive experience in ballet training, ice skating and muy thai. Over 150 competitors will be on stage with Camilla in Paris. Catch the broadcast action LIVE from Paris, France on October 12.
Former Ms. Fitness World and Fitness Universe Top 5 Finalist Vanda Handarean says she's training a team of junior girls for Fitness America Championships in Las Vegas next month. The former Romanian Olympic gymnast has incredible knowledge and experience and no doubt her girls will benefit from Vanda's coaching and will leave the audience in awe. "I have been working with them and teaching how to perform not just in the gym but perform in front of a live audience," Vanda says. Vanda owns her own training facility in Ottawa, Canada.
Figure Universe Natural Pro Paula De Markey says visualization is what helps make her achieve her goals. The '13 Figure Universe Master Class Champion is always a tenacious and positive influence at shows both on and off-stage. Paula explains, "It took a lot of focus, hard work and truly believing in myself and visualizing my dream to become Figure Universe Pro." Paula not only achieved her Pro status, but she also received the highest score of all 43 competitors in her class on stage in Miami. "I like to create a vision board, feel & see myself accomplishing my goals!" The Massachusetts native says, "I am excited to see other competitors’ dreams come to fruition." So, being an award presenter at Fitness Boston this weekend will bring it all full circle for Paula.
Miss Uruguay Patricia Callero came to the Superbody Championships yesterday in Atlantic City and made the judges gasp. The 5'8", 125 lbs. beauty queen was competing in a fitness show for the first time and won both the Ms. Bikini and Model Divisions. Patricia is a college student and professional model and knows how to present her sass. But, she realizing that to move forward in fitness shows, she needs to get into a little better shape. "I realize that I need to tighten up a little and spend more time doing cardio. I'll do it and be ready for Las Vegas."
Lexine Kolb is the newest Figure Universe Natural Pro. The Pennsylvania native surprised even herself last night at the Superbody Championships by winning the Masters and overall title. The 46 year young mother of two teenagers thanks her husband David for his support. Maxine compete in ballet for 15 years was she was younger. She says, "I started competing at 40 and love to improve myself each day. I try to teach my kids this also to prepare them for their life ahead." Lexine is always a lot of fun at the shows and great role model for the younger gals stepping on stage.
Congrats to Carolina Beginner Champions! Held last Saturday in Charlotte, the annual camp style show welcomed first time competitors and introduced them to an exciting stage experience. Winners included Thomas Tourville - Musclemania®, Michael Brickhill - Model, Eve Freeman - Ms. Bikini™ & Model, Renee Sanders & Jennifer Kasmer - Figure Masters & Open and Marcy Lee - Fitness. Remaining Beginner Shows this season include Boston (Oct 5) and Ohio Valley (Oct 19).
Earlier this year Figure and Fitness Universe Natural Pro Bethany Nelson visited Albuquerque as a guest speaker at a competition prep seminar and the guest performer at Fitness New Mexico in June. She made the crowd roar in excitement with her "Toxic" fitness routine and left a lasting impression with the competitors she got to know back stage. A special connection from New Mexico to Minnesota had been made and now the ladies want more! A group of fitness competitors teamed up and invited Bethany back for one of her special Team Peanut fitness prep camps yesterday. Bethany says, "I was talking to a friend of mine from New Mexico and encouraged her to come out to Minnesota for my prep camp. With traveling being so expensive the trip would be super difficult. So, I told her to rally a couple of friends who would want to attend my camp and I would fly back!" Bethany will be coaching on nutrition, training, posing, modeling and especially positive self-image exercises. What a great way to continue the "fitness bond" between women who enjoy competing! Bethany will also be competing in the Figure and Fitness Universe Natural Pro Championships at Fitness America Weekend in Las Vegas in November.
Figure Universe Natural Pro Paula De Markey says visualization is what helps make her achieve her goals. The '13 Figure Universe Master Class Champion is always a tenacious and positive influence at shows both on and off-stage. Paula explains, "It took a lot of focus, hard work and truly believing in myself and visualizing my dream to become Figure Universe Pro." Paula not only achieved her Pro status, but she also received the highest score of all 43 competitors in her class on stage in Miami. "I like to create a vision board, feel & see myself accomplishing my goals!" The Massachusetts native says, "I am excited to see other competitors’ dreams come to fruition." So, being an award presenter at Fitness Boston this weekend will bring it all full circle for Paula.
Earlier this year Figure and Fitness Universe Natural Pro Bethany Nelson visited Albuquerque as a guest speaker at a competition prep seminar and the guest performer at Fitness New Mexico in June. She made the crowd roar in excitement with her "Toxic" fitness routine and left a lasting impression with the competitors she got to know back stage. A special connection from New Mexico to Minnesota had been made and now the ladies want more! A group of fitness competitors teamed up and invited Bethany back for one of her special Team Peanut fitness prep camps yesterday. Bethany says, "I was talking to a friend of mine from New Mexico and encouraged her to come out to Minnesota for my prep camp. With traveling being so expensive the trip would be super difficult. So, I told her to rally a couple of friends who would want to attend my camp and I would fly back!" Bethany will be coaching on nutrition, training, posing, modeling and especially positive self-image exercises. What a great way to continue the "fitness bond" between women who enjoy competing! Bethany will also be competing in the Figure and Fitness Universe Natural Pro Championships at Fitness America Weekend in Las Vegas in November.