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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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.
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Jos
Jos knows what it means to be a true natural bodybuilder. Few men are more passionate about the natural side of the sport.
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Cleveland Thomas
Fueled by a desire to improve, and training with an intense higher rep style, pro bodybuilder Cleveland Thomas is looking to be bigger than ever.
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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.
26.5K Reads 4 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.
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Michelle Hanson
Michelle Hanson is a top ranked NPC bikini competitor and fitness model who recently made the move from figure.
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Tanya Etessam
Tanya overcame anorexia and got into weight training and good nutrition at the age of 19. She is now a Top Secret Nutrition sponsored athlete, and an IFBB figure Pro.
41.8K Reads 7 Comments
Melanie Tillbrook
Fitness model and top level NPC bikini competitor Melanie Tillbrook shares her diet and training secrets for looking fit and fantastic.
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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.
25.3K Reads 1 Comment
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.
29.3K Reads 1 Comment
2020's World Strongest Man: An Interview with Oleksii Novikov
In this interview, learn how 2020's World's Strongest Man Oleksii Novikov trains and eats to develop the superhuman strength levels required to win this epic event.
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Vanny Vay
Vanny took home 1st in Bikini at 2009 FAME West Canada. In this interview, Vanny Vay talks about her life before fitness, and her journey into modeling.
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Clarence Bass
Long before the bodybuilding world knew what it meant to be truly ripped to shreds, Clarence was amazing readers across the globe with his physique.
25.8K Reads 1 Comment
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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Joseph Ng
Physique champion Joesph Ng is motivated to inspire others. Find out why he trains to failure, check out his homemade weight gainer and more.
37.4K Reads 5 Comments
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.
32.2K Reads 1 Comment
Lindsay Kaye
Lindsay Kaye is a NPC bikini competitor and fitness fanatic who has appeared in many magazines including Reps! and Oxygen.
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Stacey Naito
Stacey Naito has competed in 11 bikini contests. Learn about her training and nutrition, and the motivation that drives Stacey to look amazing all year round.
34.1K 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.
19.1K Reads 0 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...
8.7K Reads 2 Comments
Sean "Sully" Sullivan
Sean has competed over 70 times. In this interview, he talks about how the sport of bodybuilding has changed over the years, and hints at a comeback!
11.3K Reads 4 Comments
Stu Yellin
In part two of our interview with Stu Yellin tells you what makes him rant, and talks about nutrition, supplements, and natural muscle growth potential.
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Dave Dreas
Trainer and fitness model Dave Dreas is an All American basketball player who turned his focus after college to training, nutrition and fitness.
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Micah LaCerte
A competitive fitness model with the WBFF and an experienced trainer and transformation specialist. Micah has appeared on 7 magazine covers.
30.8K Reads 7 Comments
Simon George
At only 19, teen Simon George has built an amazing body. Take a behind the scenes look at his effective muscle building workout and cardio approach.
29.4K Reads 2 Comments
Stephanie Woods
Stephanie is a trainer with a love of bodybuilding and lean cooking. In this interview she shares her cardio secrets and provides tips on getting ripped.
19.2K Reads 4 Comments
Kelechi Opara
Top fitness model and Optimum Nutrition sponsored athlete Kelechi Opara shares his muscle building, nutrition and supplementation secrets.
27.9K Reads 7 Comments
Amanda Adams
Unhappy with her self-image and party girl lifestyle, Amanda decided to get serious in the gym. She is currently an Oh Yeah! Nutrition sponsored athlete and fitness model.
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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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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!
29.2K Reads 0 Comments
Samantha Baker
Ex-New England Patriots Cheerleader and current Figure champion and swimsuit model Samantha Bakers talks cardio, motivation, pet peeves and more!
13.5K Reads 1 Comment
Elsie Velazquez
Learn how NPC figure competitor Elsie Velazquez structures her workouts, diet and cardio for maximum results and an amazing body!
10.6K Reads 1 Comment
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.
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Tommy Jeffers
Tommy is a champion natural bodybuilder and a member of Team Scivation. In this interview Tommy takes a detailed look at bodybuilding training.
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Mary Bell
Pro figure competitor who is also an acclaimed competition coach. Mary was recently featured on E! True Hollywood Stories, Female Bodybuilders.
10.4K Reads 3 Comments
Karma Schopp
Karma Schopp, who calls herself a tomboy princess, is a pro figure competitor, a freelance writer, and a successful personal trainer.
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Stu Yellin
Stu Yellin talks about training nuts and bolts, how he got involved with bodybuilding, and the factors that lead to a successful physique.
9.6K Reads 4 Comments
Eric Broser
In this interview, Eric Broser tells us how the PRRS training system was born, discusses beginner training, and lays out an AAEFX supplement plan.
11.1K Reads 4 Comments
George "HIT" Richards
Gravity defying calisthenics master George Richards shares his training, diet and cardio secrets. Achieve your goals with bodyweight movements.
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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.
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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.
30.9K Reads 1 Comment
Chad Shaw
Inspirational natural athlete Chad Shaw talks overcame numerous major health issues and asthma. He shares his insight on training and nutrition.
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Chinyere Sam
Chinyere Sam was a top competitive track athlete turned calisthenics champion who hopes to inspire other women to become fit and healthy.
19.2K Reads 3 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.
14.9K Reads 2 Comments
Christine Hronec
As part owner of Muscle Gauge Nutrition supplement company, Christine Hronec is driven to exemplify the fitness lifestyle. She is currently a top NPC bikini competitor.
35.3K Reads 5 Comments
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.
30.7K Reads 12 Comments
Kyle Roberts
Champion wheelchair bodybuilder and a true inspiration! Brad Borland talks to Kyle about how he has overcome obstacles in the gym and out!
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Nick Paniagua
Controlled Labs sponsored athlete Nick Paniagua discusses the training and diet secrets behind his amazing six pack abs.
11.8K Reads 5 Comments
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."
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