Olympia 2012 Mr. Olympia Runner-Up Kai Greene

Delarosa & Compton around the 240's. Both of them are very competitive and have gained a great deal of size since their last show. Can't wait to see the pics to see who wins. I predict that Delarosa will win with Compton being in second place but if Compton wins, congrats to him as well. Both of them well deserved champions.

Jay talks about his comeback & what the fans wanted him to compete. He loves the new MD cover. He showed a cool birthday present he got.

After his disqualification at the Arnold Classic Brazil on Saturday, Cedric McMillan has decided to toss his hat into the ring at the New York Pro on May 25th.

McMillan was disqualified after he missed a mandatory meeting held one day before the Arnold Classic Brazil.

While some thought Big Mac might still be able to compete despite the infraction, Cedric opted not to appeal the decision. McMillan took the penalty in stride and hopped a plane back to the States with a firm focus on the New York Pro.

But he didn't get away without Shawn Ray to ask him about the details of his disqualification drama in Rio!

Click Here to watch Cedric McMillan's interview after Being DQ'd from the ASC - Brazil

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Cedric is doing the Arnold Rio. He's always ready to improve on himself. He hit some poses.

Cedric's routine

Arnold Schwarzenegger Seminar with Jim Lorimer and Bob Cicherillo

Part 1: What a great interview of Jim Lorimer. He talks about the expansion of the Arnold Classic. Adding Pole Dancing to the Arnold Classic is gonna bring a new market & more people to see a great & athletic event. They're already working on the 2014 Arnold Classic weekend.

Part 2: Arnold talks about the events & how many athletes come to the Arnold Classic. He talks about how fun it'll be being in Brazil for the Arnold Rio & he can't wait to expand to Africa, Australia & Asia. He talks about how some of these bodybuilders were looking 5-6 months pregnant. They have to get back to classic bodybuilding & the vacuum pose,

Part 3: Arnold talks about his battles with Sergio Olivia. He talks about how he trained with Sergio in Chicago prior to the 1969 Olympia. How much of a beast that Sergio was during his workouts. He talks about how Sergio was a great person & they build a great relationship. He talks how he finally beat Sergio.

Part 4: Arnold talking about his favorite actors. I likes Stallone & Kirk Douglas. He talks about working with them. He learned a lot from people he worked with & haven't work with to prepare him for his actor career. He talks about doing his all stunts except for getting serious hurt or killed. He talks about some stunts that almost went wrong. He talks about movies that he did that were great & vice versa.

Part 5: Arnold talks about doing the Terminator & he wasn't regularly suppose to be the Terminator. It was actually OJ Simpson but Arnold convinces James Cameron to be the Terminator. He wanted to change the famous line: "I'll Be Back!" Now, the catch phrase is top 3 in all of acting. He talks about his next ventures.

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By far the most talented performer on stage, IFBB Pro Fred Smalls is looking to change our perspective and view of him as an up and coming IFBB Pro Bodybuilder as opposed to a Pro with good dance moves.

Smalls has the on-stage experience having worked his way up several weight classes in the amateur ranks. Now in the pro ranks, it's a matter of catching the IFBB Pro Judges' eyes for that nod that will move him into better placings at these contests.

There really isn't much of any flaw with Fred Smalls other than size. To combat that, Smalls has been hitting the gym like there's no tomorrow, cranking on the weight and supplementing properly with tons of food.

No one can deny that IFBB Pro Fred Smalls is anything but small!

More on Fred Smalls:

Full Name: Fred S. Smalls II

Official Website: http://www.freakyfreddysmalls.com

Date of Birth: October 8th, 1975

Place of Birth: Delaware, United States of America

Height: 5'7 / 170cm

Off Season Weight: 270 Lbs. / 122 Kgs.

Contest Weight: 220 Lbs. / 100 Kgs.

COMPETITIVE HISTORY

2003 NPC Jan Tana Amateur HeavyWeight, 1st / Overall Winner
2004 NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight, Did not place
2006 NPC Nationals HeavyWeight, 10th
2006 NABBA USA Nationals Medium, 1st / Overall Winner
2007 IFBB North American Championships HeavyWeight, 5th
2007 NPC Nationals HeavyWeight, 9th
2008 IFBB New Jersey Suburban Championships HeavyWeight, 2nd
2008 IFBB NPC Nationals HeavyWeight, 5th
2009 NPC USA Championships HeavyWeight, 3rd
2009 IFBB Nationals HeavyWeight, 3rd
2010 NPC USA Championships HeavyWeight, 3rd
2010 NPC Nationals HeavyWeight, 1st
2011 IFBB Battle of Champions 5th
2011 IFBB Phoenix Pro 13th
2012 Europa Battle of Champions 4th
2012 Wings of Strength Pro 2nd
2012 Nordic Pro Championships 8th
2012 Mr Olympia 16th

Fred looks good. I wanna see what he does on the Arnold stage!!!

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BBI: Question 1: Give some background about yourself?

MA: Mark Alvisi, a first generation Italian American, was born January 12, 1977 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Alvisi family originally from Abruzzi, Italy moved to the United States in 1962. They planted their roots in Coatesville, Pennsylvania where Mark was raised. From his earliest memories, Mark was extremely athletic as a kid; he played many sports and excelled in Martial A...rts. At 12 years old he ran across some bodybuilding magazines that made an indelible impression on him. This is when the seed was planted and the love of bodybuilding began. Mark would dabble with weight lifting in his home basement even though he didn't have much in the way of real equipment. This lasted through his teens until he graduated high school at 18 years old and joined the Army. While in the Army he completed basic training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne school. It was in the Army that he had the ability to weight train regularly since he now had access to a real gym. Not only was he quick to develop physically, but he also developed an unshakeable work ethic that would eventually carry over into his bodybuilding career. He successfully completed his term of service in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 3rd Special Forces Group Support Command as a Sergeant E-5. Upon completion of his term he made the move to South Florida.
Once in Florida he was exposed to the competition side of the sport for the first time and was convinced by the head trainer of his gym, a NPC judge and IFBB Pro, that he should compete. Mark, competitive in nature, made the decision to compete in his first bodybuilding contest in April of 2001. That proved to be a very wise decision as he won the Overall at his inaugural show. After that victory, Mark Alvisi was hooked. He went on to obtain Professional status in the NABF and Musclemania organizations before switching to the NPC in 2003. Mark's rock like work ethic finally paid off in July of 2009 where he won the Overall at the NPC USA Championships and earned his IFBB Professional status.

Mark has had many incredible opportunities since 2001 when he began his career. He has worked for various sports nutrition and publication companies such as Gaspari Nutrition and Muscular Development since that time in either sales or as a sponsored athlete. Mark's visibility and fan base is wide reaching and spans the globe due to the marketing efforts of Gaspari Nutrition.

The culmination of his growing popularity and industry contacts is leading Mark into an exciting new direction. In October 2010, he opened his first sports nutrition store in Delray Beach, Florida. This premiere store is named Pro Sports Nutrition. Http://www.ProSportsNutritionOnline.com/

To take things a step further, in November of 2010 Mark discovered an amazing hydrolyzed liquid collagen formula used by medical professionals for decades for connective tissue regeneration but not available to the general public. After nearly two years of not only himself but also his customers and clients experiencing the benefits of the formula he formed his new nutritional supplement company Revive Sciences. Mark and his partners and committed to producing an effective product of the highest quality to the general public. To learn more about the huge benefits of Revive Sciences collagen protein visit the corporate website at Http://www.ReviveSciences.com

BBI: Myself & the fans are wondering, where have you been?

MA: I have been working full time at my business Pro Sports Nutrition ( www.ProSportsNutritionOnline.com) and also launching my new company Revive Sciences (www.ReviveSciences.com ). I am off season mass training to compete next year.

BBI: Are done with competing or taking a long break?

MA: Just focusing on improving and building my companies this year.

BBI: How does your past make you into a better bodybuilder today?

MA: Nothing takes the place of experience. That in addition to more muscle maturity usually helps me bring a winning package.

BBI: How's the business going? Do you have any new ventures?

MA: Business is steady and I am moving my shop to another plaza so that Pro Sports Nutrition will be steps away from the gym I train in, Level 5 Fitness.

BBI: What's your favorite thing(s) to do outside of bodybuilding?

MA: I love networking with other professionals over new business opportunities.

BBI: What are your feelings on the role of social media in bodybuilding?

MA: I think social media has had a huge impact on the sport as well as giving we athletes a vehicle to brand ourselves and maximize our ability to market ourselves and monetize a strong following.

BBI: Is there any bodybuilder that you'd love to compete against past or present?

MA: Not really. I just want to share the stage with other great bodybuilders.

BBI: What's the best advice someone gave you?

MA: I think early in my career I was taught the importance of proper whole food nutrition as well as supplementation. It really plays a major role in the kind of physique you can build.

BBI: What's the best advice can you give to someone entering bodybuilding?

MA: Find a mentor that is where you want to be and learn as much as you can from someone with experience that you aspire to be like. Then work your ass off in and out of the gym!

BBI: What's the best gym you ever trained at or wanna train at?

MA: Bev's gym in Long Island is the first to come to mind. They have some really great equipment there that you usually can't find in other gyms.

BBI: Do you find it easier being a bodybuilder of today than in the 90's?

MA: No. I think no matter what era a bodybuilder competes in, you have to work very hard and sacrifice a lot to be the best.

BBI: Do you have a support team to thank?

MA: Over the years I have learned a lot from contest prep coaches. The most recent being Hany Rambod. I have to also thank my family and some close friends for traveling to watch me compete. Gaspari Nutrition helped brand and market me from 2008 - 2011 which was a great thing for my career. Finally my fans are a big part of the equation. There would be no show if there where no fans to support the sport! I really value the people that follow and support my professional career.

BBI: If sponsor want to contact you for sponsorship or anyone wants to contact you for personal training, how can they reach you?

MA: Email me at Theusachamp@gmail.com Also be sure to check out my websites www.ProSportsNutritionOnline.com www.ReviveSciences.com and www.MarketingWithAlvisi.com

I want to thank Mark Alvisi for doing this interview. I know he has a busy schedule and I thank for taking the time to do this with me. I know we'll see Mark on a bodybuilding stage soon.

It's my honor to interview IFBB Pro Fred "Biggie" Smalls

BBI: Give some background about yourself?

FS: I graduated from Salisbury state University with a financial management degree. I have 4 children. I am married to Karen Smalls. Owner of Above & Beyond Physiques. I am a two time NCAA Powerlifting champion.1996 WNPF Junior World Powerlifting Champion. I won my pro card by winning the 2010 Heavyweight class at 2010 NPC Nationals.

BBI: What's your favorite thing(s) to do outside bodybuilding?

FS: Dance. Go to the movies, bowling, amusement parks and playing with my kids.

BBI: What's the next show you're competing in? What's your goal in this show?

FS: The 2013 Arnold Classic. My goal is to shock the bodybuilding world and just show them a totally different version of Fred Biggie Smalls.

BBI: What did you improve on from your last show?

FS: My ass is bigger and my legs are much improved.

BBI: What are your feelings on the role of social media in bodybuilding?

FS: I think it allows us to communicate more effectively with fans and potential supporters of the sport. I think it has been positive in allowing more athletes in getting the exposure they need.

BBI: What's the best gym you ever trained at or want to train at?

FS: The best train I ever trained at is my own gym the training center in New Castle DE but a close second would be Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym in Long Island New York.

BBI: What's your favorite cheat meal?

FS: Subs, sushi, cheesesteaks & any Peanut Butter style dessert and cheesecake.

BBI: What's the best advice someone gave you

FS: The best advice any one has truly given me is I have one job and that is to get a little better every day.

BBI: What's the best advice can you give to someone entering bodybuilding?

FS: It is a marathon not a sprint. Stay focused be consistent and always strive to be a little better every day.

BBI: Do you have a support team to thank?

FS: I would like to thank my beautiful wife Karen and my wonderful children. My mom and dad for giving me great genetics and their constant support. My training partners Eric Mattison and Tavaris Walters. My Nutrition Guru, George Farah.

BBI: If sponsors want to contact you for sponsorship or anyone want to contact you for personal training or contest prep, how can they reach you?

FS: abphysiques.net, 302 323 4950 or twitter:@fsmalls1, Facebook; Fred Smalls IFBB Pro, Instagram:Fred Biggie Smalls

I want to thank IFBB Pro Fred Smalls for doing this. It was a pleasure doing this with him. Whoever is going to the Arnold Classic or the fans watching the Arnold online, go watch Fred "Biggie" Smalls put on a performance for the fans.

John Kemper Tribute Video

This is a very moving video & listen to the people who tell their story about John Kemper.

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Vinny talks his prep, jumping with weight class, his last competition, "his pro debut show" & much more. He gave shout out to his support team. He was a great interview as well.

Evan Centopani on his first Mr Olympia Experience

Evan didn't mind his placing but he was disappointed about his package that he brought. He says he's gotta do something different with training & eating. Best of Luck to Evan on his next prep. I wanna see what he brings.

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Back in the gym: Hide Yamagishi after the 2012 Mr Olympia

Hide is doing the Arnold Europe & British Grand Prix. He's thinking about doing the 212 & under class. As long he keeps making improvements, he can beat many people.

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Olympia 2012 Mr. Olympia Runner-Up Kai Greene

Kai talks about the journey to the Olympia since he didn't compete in the early shows. The fans loved what Kai brought to the stage. He talks about working with George Farah. He like a defeated man at times.

2012 Post Olympia Interview with Phil Heath and Hany Rambod

Phil knew he won the Olympia after his posing routine. He's very confident in this interview. He had to become cocky to beat Kai Greene. Phil & Hany pay attention so much detail. Phil was battle tested.

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This was real good interview. Bill asked Kai some good questions and Kai gave Bill some answers to make you think on what's in Kai's mind. Listen to it & give me your feedback.

Jay talks about his new work with BPI. He's back in the gym, he's got a bus with a chef, massage team & setting his sights for Sandow #5. He says he'll be back for his title. Jay is going to show his fans more of his life.

Nick looks good. He hit some poses. Great structure. He's taking one year off, prep for a show before Junior Nationals & qualify to do Junior Nationals. Jewbacca & Nick know each other for a long time. Nick overcame some obstacles in his life.

IFBB Pro Mike Liberatore Proves He Can't Do 212

Mike shows everybody he can't be doing 212 class. He weighed in at 253 lbs. He did a pump workout before Junior Nationals & some posing as well.

"I'm doing the Olympia!"

Victor Martinez makes a surprising announcement

Exclusive Muscular Development interview by Ron Harris

Nobody thought he would actually do it. Victor Martinez had been dropping hints and saying he was taking things week by week as far as his decision to compete in this year's Mr. Olympia contest, but it seemed highly unlikely. The man had been locked up for seven months without access to decent food, weights, or any supplements. He dropped down to 220 pounds, the lightest he had been since he was a teenager. Meanwhile, the other top contenders for the O like Phil, Kai, Branch, Wolf, and Evan were putting away mountains of steaks, chicken breasts, and blasting away at the weights. Phil and Kai took the whole year off competing and used all that time and more to build even more insane, dense muscle mass. Branch, Wolf, and Evan all managed to squeeze in an off-season and a diet for the Arnold, then another brief off-season before launching into Olympia prep. Victor is in a completely different situation from any other man entering this year's big show.

Today, at 15 1/2 weeks out from the Mr. Olympia, he is still re-gaining the muscle that he lost while in jail until April 27 of this year. Every other man is coming down from his off-season bodyweight, while Victor is still gaining. It's crazy, but that's how the old-school men like Arnold did it almost 40 years ago. But beating the odds is kind of Victor's thing, isn't it? The day it was announced that he was throwing his hat in the ring for the 2012 Mr. Olympia, I had to get him on the line and find out how this decision was made and why.

MD: Victor, exactly when did you decide you would go for it, and what were the main factors that influenced your decision?

VM: The decision was more like a process that's been going on in my head almost from the day I got out at the end of April. What it really came down to was that I just wouldn't feel right skipping the Olympia even if the odds are against me. I've never let that stop me from doing anything before and I didn't want to start now.

MD: Just so people know, when was the deadline for qualified competitors to sign the Olympia contract?

VM: It was a couple weeks ago and I won't lie - I was reluctant to sign it and make that commitment. My main concern isn't gaining the muscle back in time, it's the quality of the muscle. You got Phil, Kai, Branch, Wolf; these are all tough competitors and I don't underestimate them or what they're going to bring.

MD: What is your current weight and how lean are you? Are you still putting size on, and do you feel like due to the extended break you had, you might actually be making new gains in mass over the next few weeks?

VM: I'm 262, so that means I've put on 42 pounds in the seven weeks since I got out. Do the math! Six pounds of muscle a week on average. Can I get bigger than ever before? I don't know. If I wasn't going to be dieting hard for the Olympia I think that would be possible. But for me to say I'm going to be in condition and bigger than ever before, especially under the circumstances - no, I wouldn't make some crazy prediction like that.

MD: The old-school guys like Arnold used to stay lighter in the off-season and 'eat up' to shows, gaining weight over the prep and getting leaner. Most guys obviously get as huge and heavy as possible these days and then diet down. You would be the first pro I know since Levrone retired to even attempt the old-school way. Have you talked to Kevin at all, or anyone about this? It has to be your first time prepping this way, right?

VM: I haven't talked to anyone. It's all trial and error. But I'm feeling great and I have more energy than I've had in a long time too. I'm really not dieting exactly. I'm eating clean and gaining.

MD: Do you think you'll keep gaining for a few more weeks? Like maybe, until you are 8-10 weeks out?

VM: Sure, it's possible. I need to keep gaining, because I look in the mirror and I still don't see the thickness and fullness in the muscles that I want yet, never mind the detail and quality. I have my work cut out for me these next 15 weeks for sure.

MD: Are you worried about what it would do to your reputation if you placed any lower than last year, which was fourth? Or do you feel like no one even expects you to do that well anyway, given the circumstances?

VM: I would never have signed that contract if I didn't think I was capable of doing at least as good as I did last year if not better. But like you said, I know a lot of people will be writing off my chances this time and that's cool. I love proving people wrong. It's fun for me.

MD: I assume you will also be returning to Madrid to defend your Arnold Classic Europe title. Will you also be going to India again for the Sheru Classic?

VM: Not sure about that. It's a really long trip there and back and it's in between the Olympia and the Arnold Europe. I did it last year, but it was tough. We'll see, but right now the only two shows I am planning on are the Olympia and the Arnold Europe.

MD: You've never prepared for a show after having so much complete rest before. How do you feel mentally and physically now at just over 15 weeks out as compared to how you would normally feel?

VM: I do feel good like I said, but I'm still playing catch-up. Normally right now I would be about 275. But I would also be starting to diet too. This is a totally different scenario than I've ever tried before and I'm really just taking it one day at a time, training my ass off and eating a lot of good food. Stay tuned!

Learn more about the Dominican Dominator in the "Trials of Victor Martinez" only in the next issue of Muscular Development Magazine!

Great interview by Ron Harris. The fans wanna see how Victor is gonna look. If he returns back to his old self, he's gonna give people problems.

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Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo Wrap up the 2012 NPC Junior Nationals Bodybuilding Championships
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Interview with the Overall Winner Anthony Pasquale

Anthony felt comfortable winning his class & in the posedown as well. He's going to do the USA's next. Smart move for him. He thanked his support group.

Shawn & Bob like Anthony Pasquale to make a splash at the USA's but he's gonna have to fill out more since he's gonna have a better group of competition awaiting him. The craziest thing is only 1 bantamweight in the class but at the USA's, there's gonna be 25 of them in a class. Some should do the Junior shows to make a name & get trophy, then jump into a national level show.

Women's Events Final Wrap up from the 2012 NPC Junior Nationals

LaDawn McDay won Women's BB overall title & she'll be competing at the Masters National to get her pro card.Women's Physique winner Lauren Lessnau competed in 3rd show & wins this show & receives a pro card. Bikini Winner Lacey Deluca kicked butt. The Fitness winner Darrian Tissenbaum had a great performance & a great physique. Figure Winner Mallory Haldeman had great symmetry & looked full. Vanessa also interviews Shannon Dey & she's got 4 new pros in Team Bombshell.

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Kai talks about the journey to the Olympia since he didn't compete in the early shows. The fans loved what Kai brought to the stage. He talks about working with George Farah. He like a defeated man at times.

Phil knew he won the Olympia after his posing routine. He's very confident in this interview. He had to become cocky to beat Kai Greene. Phil & Hany pay attention so much detail. Phil was battle tested.

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