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Physique athlete Michelle Jin

Monday, June 20, 2011 8:48 AM genex magazine

James had an awesome shoot with Michelle Jin this weekend! What bodypart do you think really stands out? Personally, we love her legs!

Check out more of Michelle on FTVideo.com: http://tour.ftvideo.com/showgal.php?g=groups/4502/12_1&s=51

Amberly Plaski physique athlete

Saturday, June 18, 2011 11:46 AM genex magazine

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We shot with Amberly Plaski this weekend and she's got a terrific look. Here's a sneak preview shot from yesterday!

Check out Jessica "Power Princess" tonight and chat with her on the radio!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 4:10 PM genex magazine

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Jessica is going to be on FTNS (fitness) radio (tonight / Wednesday) from 8-9pm (NYC time) http://www.ftns.com - Listen, call in at (650) ASK-FTNS, whatever

If you have an IPhone there's a FREE app so you can download it !! She's also in the centerfold of the May/June Power Magazine (if you don't subscribe it launches in the bookstores June 8th)

FBB Theresa Ivancik - 2011 Arnold Interview

Friday, April 22, 2011 9:53 PM genex magazine

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Check out James Cook's interview with female bodybuilder Theresa Ivancik at the 2011 Arnold Sports Festival.

10 Flex in 10 minutes: Episode 01

Thursday, March 24, 2011 4:26 PM James Cook

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Female bodybuilder Theresa Ivancik

12:45 PM genex magazine

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Theresa was another competitor we shot at the Arnold this year. She's got a fantastic physique with some amazing delts. Look for workout video and more
coverage of Theresa on the site soon!

Andrea Trent back on the competition stage?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 11:08 AM genex magazine

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One of our all time favorite models and physique athletes is Andrea Trent and we did a quick shoot with her at the Arnold earlier. She's considering stepping back on stage in the physique division and we hope that happens since she's got a great physique and presence that would translate well into that new division. What do you think?

Coralie Marchisio draws a crowd at the 2011 Arnold Classic

Saturday, March 05, 2011 5:08 PM genex magazine

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James Cook shoots with French female bodybuilder Coralie Marchisio during the 2011 Arnold Classic weekend.

Holly Chambliss preview photo from the 2011 Arnold Classic!

5:16 AM genex magazine

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Here's a sneak peek at Holly who was our first shoot at the Arnold this weekend!

Helle's back!

Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:47 AM Genex Magazine

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Helle Nielsen is making a comeback! The gorgeous Danish pro, who last competed in 2003, plans to do the pro show at the FIBO expo in Germany on April 16. “I couldn’t resist with a show this close to Denmark,” she says.

Helle exploded onto the scene in 2003 when she won the Jan Tana on her pro debut when she was just 27 years-old and placed fifth in the heavyweights at the Ms. Olympia later that year. That turned out to be her last show but she has continued to train hard and heavy and is in great shape (as you can see from the pic above, which is from a shoot she did over the holidays).

Eight years after her last show, she's still only in her mid-thirties, which is exactly when female bodybuilders hit their peak. Helle says the break has definitely benefited her and her body has matured since we last saw her onstage. "A lot happens between 27 and 35", she says. "I just have a different flow." At 5-foot-5, she says she has added size, especially to her back, and expects to compete at around 165 (compared to 152 in 2003). She will also be at the Arnold next month to check out the competition.