August 2009 News

What is a Strongman?

Published: August 24, 2009

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By Robin Wright - Perhaps a more fitting description is StrongHuman…. as the sport is not only for the big boys but for light men and woman who want to push their bodies and minds to the max.  They may even blow a few blood vessels along the way, regardless of their size! In my view, [...]

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Bill Grant Nutrition LLC Receives 2009 Best of Orange Award

Published: August 21, 2009

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U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement – Bill Grant Nutrition LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Orange Award in the Health & Dietetic Food Stores category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the [...]

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Mike Heretakis – A Pro Bodybuilder in the Making

Published: August 21, 2009

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There’s an old saying, “Youth is wasted on the young” that does not pertain to everyone. Sure, there are certain people on the short side of 20 that take the easy way out, but Mike Heretakis does not fit into that category. The 18-year-old Commack, New York native made his debut on the bodybuilding stage [...]

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Cummings Replaces Injured Cyborg vs. Kennedy in StrikeForce 9/25 Main Event

Published: August 20, 2009

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Undefeated rising mixed martial arts (MMA) star Zak Cummings (10-0) will replace an injured Evangelista Cyborg in the STRIKEFORCE Challengers main event matchup with American military hero Tim Kennedy (10-2) at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s SpiritBank Event Center on Friday, September 25. “Tim Kennedy sounds like a pretty tough guy and that’s the way I like to [...]

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The Vacuum Pose – A Lost Art in Bodybuilding (Part 1)

Published: August 20, 2009

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By Michael Manavian – (The following is part one of a three-part series) One question if I may…vacuum poses…how!?!  I have been trying to work on this, do you have any suggestions? Ahhh… the vacuum. Part I – Just an Illusion Bodybuilding on stage is about creating illusions.  Doing what it takes to give the [...]

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Maria Rita Penteado on MuscleSport Radio 8/18

Published: August 17, 2009

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On Tuesday August 18, we will be joined on MuscleSport Radio by NPC female bodybuilder Maria Rita Penteado. The 25-year-old has burst on the amateur scene with three consecutive wins this year in her rookie campaign beginning in April. Penteado stood in the winner’s circle at the 2009 NPC New York Steve Stone Metropolitan (lightweight [...]

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Groloid by Goliath Labs

Published: August 17, 2009

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Groloid is an ultra-intense pre-workout supplement scientifically formulated to increase nitric oxide levels, enhance cellular creatine phosphate stores, and maximize energy production so that you can push yourself harder every time you enter the gym! After just a few days on Groloid you will find yourself pushing heavier weights for more reps, with the kind [...]

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Kevin English All Business Leading Up to the 202 Olympia

Published: August 15, 2009

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Since the 202 division has become its own entity, there has been a classic one-two punch reminiscent of the days of the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier battles. David Henry and Kevin English are playing the parts of the pugilistic pair from a generation ago and have gone toe-to-toe in their prior meetings. The first one came [...]

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Europa Super Show – Dennis James Edges Bill Wilmore

Published: August 15, 2009

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Dennis James is on a roll. After winning the Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly a week ago, DJ stood in the winner’s circle once again at the Europa Super Show. In a contest where many felt that the placings were controversial to say the least, veteran Bill Wilmore finished as the runner-up with Jeol Stubbs in [...]

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StrikeForce Releases Phil “NY Bad Ass” Baroni; Opens Door for UFC Return

Published: August 15, 2009

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Phil “The New York Badass” Baroni has been released by world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE. The 33-year-old Baroni, a native of Long Island, N.Y, has lost four of his last seven bouts.  In his last appearance, a welterweight (170 pounds) matchup with Joe “Diesel” Riggs at St. Louis, Missouri’s Scottrade Center, Baroni [...]

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