Athlete Profiles & Interviews

Get an inside look at some of the biggest athletes in the fitness industry.

All Athlete Profiles & Interviews

Frank Zane
Three time Mr. Olympia Frank Zane talks about training, diet and nutrition, and shares his thoughts about the modern state of bodybuilding.
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Rosie Chee
Writer and fitness model Rosie Chee holds national cycling records and has competed in figure, but her real passion is for general health and fitness.
24.7K Reads 3 Comments
Jos
Jos knows what it means to be a true natural bodybuilder. Few men are more passionate about the natural side of the sport.
85.4K Reads 9 Comments
David Ashton
A 2 time bodybuilding champion with a passion for lifestyle. In this interview he details his training approach which features a monster arm day!
21.8K Reads 5 Comments
Samantha Baker
Ex-New England Patriots Cheerleader and current Figure champion and swimsuit model Samantha Bakers talks cardio, motivation, pet peeves and more!
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Grace De La Rosa
Grace is a cancer survivor and mother who has been training for 25 years. Learn how she stays fit and fantastic at 43!
14.2K Reads 0 Comments
Marzia Prince
Marzia is one of the hottest names in the fitness industry. In this interview with M&S she details her workout, diet and supplementation approach.
45.4K Reads 4 Comments
Derek Charlebois
Derek is a bodybuilder and the Director of Team Scivation. After a seven year absence from the stage, Derek is looking to return to bodybuilding in 2011.
15.6K Reads 7 Comments
George "HIT" Richards
Gravity defying calisthenics master George Richards shares his training, diet and cardio secrets. Achieve your goals with bodyweight movements.
104.9K Reads 9 Comments
Crystal Cunard
Pro fitness model Crystal Cunard shares her 5 favorite exercises, supplement staples, secrets on getting ripped, and her thoughts on fasted cardio.
29.8K Reads 3 Comments
Kelly Rennie
Figure competitor Kelly Rennie is also a fitness model, and has won the World Sports Model agency competition.
11K Reads 2 Comments
Francisco Montealegre
Francisco spent 7 years practicing full contact karate. He set aside karate for bodybuilding, and 10 years later Francisco Montealegre is now a pro!
31.1K Reads 0 Comments
Shaun Clarida
At 135 lbs Shaun is the epitome of a bodybuilder. In this interview he talks about his love for the sport, and shares his diet and training secrets.
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Jennifer Hunter-Marshall
Feeling mentally and physically drained from bodybuilding and fitness competitions, Jennifer decided to pursue CrossFit in 2006, and "took to it like a fish to water."
24.8K Reads 2 Comments
Kevin Weiss
Pro bodybuilder Kevin Weiss entered his first competition in 1986 at the age of 15. 18 years later, he who his pro card!
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Road To UFC 167: Johny Hendricks Interview
David Young talks to SAN Nutrition sponsored UFC fighter Johny Hendricks about training, nutrition, supplementation and what it takes to cultivate a fighter's mindset.
32.5K Reads 1 Comment
Michael Goodwin
Michael is a natural freak who is highly ranked both in bodybuilding and powerlifting. In this interview he outlines his 5 day split for both muscle and strength building.
13.8K Reads 1 Comment
Rick Ryan
Bodybuilder Rick Ryan is proof that you can have an amazing physique well into your 50's. Lean how Rick approaches training, nutrition and cardio.
11.8K Reads 1 Comment
Top Fitness Model David Kimmerle
David was fat, broke, depressed, single and confused. Now he is one of the top fitness models in the industry. Find out how he completely turned his life around and got ripped.
123.3K Reads 19 Comments
Phil Cohen
Natural Bodybuilder Phil Cohen has a string of recent first place finishes, and is currently seeking his pro card with the IFPA and WNBF.
12.6K Reads 2 Comments
Jenna Renee
Hitch Fit athlete Jenna Renee is a fitness model, a bikini competitor in the WBFF, and a country girl who enjoys riding horses.
52K Reads 4 Comments
Ali Bendary
Ali Bendary details everything it takes to build an amazing body. Interview includes muscle building and abs workout, supplement plan and cutting diet.
31.1K Reads 1 Comment
Kelechi Opara
Top fitness model and Optimum Nutrition sponsored athlete Kelechi Opara shares his muscle building, nutrition and supplementation secrets.
28.3K Reads 7 Comments
Tim Martin
Tim is one of the largest naturals in the history of bodybuilding. In this interview, Tim Martin talks training philosophy, motivation, and training mistakes.
22.4K Reads 3 Comments
Melih Cologlu
Trainer and NPC Physique competitor Melih Cologlu talks about his freaky effective 10 day muscle building split, and provides bulking and cutting advice.
16.3K Reads 10 Comments
Nadine Dumas
Nadine talks about how she got into weight training and her goals for 2010. Read about her surprise transition from accountant to top fitness role model.
7.6K Reads 1 Comment
Shannon Petralito
Shannon Petralita is a Betancourt Nutrition sponsored figure competitor and personal trainer who has won the 2011 WBFF Figure Pro & 2010 Ms. Figure Universe.
26.7K Reads 4 Comments
Carla Hampshire
At 50, IDFA pro bodybuilder Carla Hampshire is a true inspiration. In this article Carla presents her training split along with a specific diet plan.
8.1K Reads 12 Comments
Jesse Dale
Jesse shares some contest prep success stories, and talks about the importance of sticking to a workout plan.
8.8K Reads 2 Comments
Tim Reynolds
Using the combination of intense training sessions and a precision diet, Tim Reynolds is able to stay ripped at 51! Learn his secrets to success in this interview...
9K Reads 2 Comments
Nigel St Lewis
Beastly natural bodybuilder Nigel St Lewis has won both the BNBF and NPA British championships. Take an inside look into his training and nutrition.
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Brooke Nicole
Figure and bikini competitor talks about recovery from ACL surgery, her special bond with Jamie Eason, and how she feared "bulking up" like a bodybuilder.
20.7K Reads 2 Comments
Michelle Parish
Michelle Parish has moved from fitness competitions to bikini, and is looking to make a name for herself in the fitness modeling industry.
15.3K Reads 2 Comments
Roger Waters
Roger Waters has captured the INBA Overall Mr. Universe, and the INBA Mr. Olympia Masters Tall, and Overall Tall in 2007 and 2008.
21.4K Reads 1 Comment
Joe Zucchi
Starting at age 16 with a base of calisthenics and good nutrition, Joe decided to take muscle building seriously. Now at the age of 22 he is a trainer and fitness model.
31.1K Reads 12 Comments
Pamela Murray
In a matter of a couple of years, Pamela transformed her life from flabby to fit to INBF figure competitor. Learn how she Murray turned her life around.
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Bree Lind
Magnum sponsored WBFF pro diva fitness model Bree Lind discusses her on and off-season eating plans, training and cardio.
14.1K Reads 1 Comment
Stacey McMahon
Former middle distance runner, Stacey is now a trainer, model and road racer. In this interview she shares her secrets to staying in shape 365 days/year.
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Jen Mezzetti
Bullied in high school, Jen decided to change her lifestyle and prove them wrong. At age 18 she is now a top NPC bikini competitor and Total Nutrition sponsored athlete.
25.6K Reads 1 Comment
Dave Goodin
With the nickname the Texas Shredder, you know Dave Goodin has to be hardcore! Dave is an experienced bodybuilder, powerlifter, and a contest promoter.
26K Reads 9 Comments
Shawn Wolfe
Squats overrated? So says Shawn Wolfe! Learn more about Shawn's training, supplementation and love for bodybuilding in this interview.
14.7K Reads 11 Comments
Shaun Clarida
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida is known as the giant killer, and with good reason. He has one of the most aethetic physiques in the natural game.
25K Reads 6 Comments
Pro Fitness Competitor & Trainer Jen Jewell
Jen Jewell took the fitness world by storm when she won a Pro card at her first competition. She is now a celebrity trainer, cover model and top contender for a fitness championship.
29.7K Reads 1 Comment
Andrew Merrifield
Andrew is a true bodybuilding champion. In 22 contests he took home 16 first place finishes, and never placed outside on the top 3!
10.3K Reads 3 Comments
Elsie Velazquez
Learn how NPC figure competitor Elsie Velazquez structures her workouts, diet and cardio for maximum results and an amazing body!
11K Reads 1 Comment
Kirk Gibson
Encouraged by his father to try CrossFit because he was overweight, NutriForce Sports sponsored athlete Kirk Gibson lost 70lbs and has placed highly in his first 2 competitions.
9.5K Reads 1 Comment
Obi Obadike
Obi has appeared in numerous muscle building and fitness magazines, and is known as the world's most ripped fitness model.
19.6K Reads 0 Comments
Rasma Davis
Rasma Davis is a NASM certified trainer and a fitness model. Find out what motivates her to be the best.
8.8K Reads 0 Comments
Craig Capurso
Team Cellucor member and IFBB pro Men's Physique competitor Craig Capurso is an ex-football player and boxer who utilizes the intense HVT system to push his body to the limits.
13.6K Reads 0 Comments
Victor Costa
Natural bodybuilder Victor Costa is one of the top trainers on the Internet. His Youtube channel is wildly popular, and currently has over 11,000 subscribers.
47.5K Reads 17 Comments

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