Athlete Profiles & Interviews

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

All Athlete Profiles & Interviews

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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Frank Zane
Three time Mr. Olympia Frank Zane talks about training, diet and nutrition, and shares his thoughts about the modern state of bodybuilding.
201.1K Reads 26 Comments
Cole Miller
At the age of 19, Cole Miller has been training for 5 years and now weighs a ripped 180 on stage. His goal is to be the youngest IFBB pro ever.
28.3K Reads 9 Comments
Osagie Osunde
Muscle Gauge Nutrition founder and Men's Physique competitor Osagie Osunde provides an inside look at his training philosophy, eating plan and supplementation.
26.2K Reads 2 Comments
Rachel Killam
Rachel is a Nutrabolics sponsored figure athlete who took home a first place finish in 2011, qualifying her for Nationals. She will compete on the national stage this year.
23.7K Reads 3 Comments
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.
16.3K Reads 0 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
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
Obi Obadike
Obi has appeared in numerous muscle building and fitness magazines, and is known as the world's most ripped fitness model.
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Olly Foster
Olly Foster is a top personal trainer in the UK and a fitness model who has landed 6 magazine covers. Find out how he stays in shape all year round.
25.7K Reads 0 Comments
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
RJ Perkins
Dedicated himself to bodybuilding in 2008. Two years later he is a Scivation sponsored athlete, and has his sights set on an IFPA pro card.
6.2K Reads 0 Comments
Tony Gilgamesh
Tony Gilgamesh, also known as Body By Gamma, is an amazingly strong and determined young natural powerlifter and strongman.
9.1K Reads 2 Comments
Victor Egonu
Victor became a pro natural bodybuilder at the age of only 19. He shares he nutritional secrets, as well as his 5 favorite mass building exercises!
19.7K Reads 6 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
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
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.
42.1K Reads 7 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.
8.2K Reads 12 Comments
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!
14.3K Reads 0 Comments
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.
35.3K Reads 1 Comment
Rashidat Owe
Once featured in a Muscle & Strength transformation story, Rashidat Owe has started a new chapter in her life and is now a fitness model. Learn more about her story.
13.2K Reads 3 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
Omar Raissouni
Omar is a natural bodybuilding champion who has competed in Morocco, Spain and the USA.
26.7K Reads 7 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
John Lee
John Lee is a NPC Physique competitor and Athletic Edge Nutrition sponsored athlete who transitioned from the martial arts into weight training.
28.4K Reads 1 Comment
Jeremy Wood
An amazingly strong powerlifter. For some, Jeremy's training frequency is shocking. But his strength pays testament to the methods behind his madness.
4.9K Reads 3 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.
39.3K Reads 0 Comments
Danny Quach
Beast Sports athlete Danny Quach is a record holding powerlifter who recently transitioned to bodybuilding and is seeking an IFPA pro card.
16.8K Reads 1 Comment
Justin Woltering
Justin Woltering is a martial artist who has practiced Jeet Kune Do and Muay Thai. As a fitness model is has appeared on several magazine covers.
11.7K Reads 2 Comments
Chad Shaw
Inspirational natural athlete Chad Shaw talks overcame numerous major health issues and asthma. He shares his insight on training and nutrition.
13.8K Reads 3 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.
21.5K Reads 1 Comment
Michelle Hanson
Michelle Hanson is a top ranked NPC bikini competitor and fitness model who recently made the move from figure.
42.7K 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.
18.3K Reads 0 Comments
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
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!
17.4K Reads 0 Comments
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.
14.8K Reads 11 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.
32.5K 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.
29.7K 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
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
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
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
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.
3.7K Reads 0 Comments
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.
9.5K Reads 1 Comment

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