Scott's Corner for Women's Bodybuilding, Figure, and Fitness Coverage: November 2007

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Friday, November 30, 2007

Chit-chatting with the athletes...

Maira Mikola, finished 1st in her heavyweight class at the '07 Canadian World Qualifier and placed 14th among the heavies at the World Amateur Championships.

Kristina Rojas. just earned her IFBB Pro Fitness status by winning her fitness short class at this past NPC Nationals

Ginger Hutchinson, National level Figure competitor and overall winner of the '06 Metrolina Classic (NC)

Karah Wilson, up and coming women's bb competitor from Denver, Colorado, who will soon be on the National level scene.

The Questions...

1. If you could do only one exercise what would it be?

Mikola- If I could do only one exercise I would learn the snatch in Olympic lifting because that exercise would recruit the most muscles in the body.

Rojas- If i could only do one exercise it would be lunges. I love to workout on my legs!

Hutchinson- Squats- not because i like them, only because i need them-lol

Wilson- If I could only do one exersise it would be bicep curls.

2. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Mikola- Never really thought about favourite Christmas songs....I guess I really don't have a favourite.

Rojas- My favorite Christmas song is Drummer Boy

Hutchinson- Mary, did u know

Wilson- My favorite x-mas song is frosty the snowman

3. Which physical feature about yourself do you think that most needs to be improved?

Mikola- I have been told that I am very symmetrical and have always trained all my body parts evenly. I still need to improve my conditioning when preparing for competition.

Rojas- Physical feature about myself that i think needs to be improved are my calfs.

Hutchinson- my glutes

Wilson- I think my triceps need improvemnet.

4. Who would you whether have dinner with Jay Cutler the bodybuilder or Jay Cutler the NFL quarterback for the Denver Broncos?

Mikola- Well, it depends, are you going to set me up on a date with one of them? LOL I would have to say Jay Cutler the bodybuilder. I have already met him and he is a very nice guy and we have something in common already...bodybuilding!

Rojas- I would rather have dinner with Jay Cutler the bodybuilder! =)

Hutchinson- Jay Cutler Mr. O!!!

Wilson- I would rather eat dinner with jay the bodybuilder. I have met him before and he is a pretty nice guy.

5. Will you be competing in '08, if so which show will be first?

Mikola- Yes, I will be competing in 2008. I believe the first show will be the CBBF World Qualifier. I would love to go back to the IFBB Worlds again!

Rojas- Yes, i will be competing in 08' The first show I will be doing is the Houston Pro Fitness July 12.

Hutchinson- yeah, I'll be competing...'08 NPC Jr USAs

Wison- I will be competing in '08 in Colorado. the northern which is set for march 29 or april 5th they havent set the date yet

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Spotlight Athlete of the Week...Desiree Dumpel

Dumpel is a former semi-professional table tennis player turned IFBB Pro bodybuilder hailing from the Netherlands. Her contest history is as follows.

2001 Holland Nationals - NBBF, Winner Universe - NABBA, 5th
2002 European Championships - NABBA, 6thUniverse - NABBA, Physique, 4th
2003 European Championships - NABBA, Physique, 2ndUniverse - NABBA, 3rdWorld Championships - NABBA, Physique, 2nd
2004 Universe - NABBA, Physique, 5th
2005 European Championships - NABBA, Physique, 3rdUniverse - NABBA, Physique, 1stWorld Championships - NABBA, Physique, 4th
2006 European Amateur Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 5th
2007 Europa Supershow - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 11th

The Questions...

1. Briefly describe what you consider the best time in your life?

DD- Getting the title Miss Universe 2005.

2. Tell us what it is like being a bodybuilder in the Netherlands?

DD- There are a few professioanl Female bodybuilders in the Netherlands. People here are not used to big muscled women. I was once in california at venice beach and there the people are nice open and friendly.

3. What is the best advice you could give to someone seeking to become a pro bb'er?

DD- Be sure that you want this way of life. Its not the regular scene and a very hard way of life.

4. What would you be doing or involved in if bodybuilding was not an option?

DD- Maybe playing tabletennis. haha

5. You competed at the '07 Europa, when we will see you onstage again?

DD- I am not sure about this. but i think august 2009 or february 2010.

Pics are courtesy of Bill Comstock of Muscular Development and Desiree's own place on the web at http://www.desireedumpel.com/ also check out her own e-commerce business at http://www.deliwear.com/

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Chit-chatting with the athletes...

Gale Frankie

Cassie Faussett

Lucy Wilson

The Questions...

1. Do you consider your preparation for the this past weekend's Nationals a team effort or individual?

GF- It was a team effort, my Trainer Darrell Monson and I worked on putting the size on, but still try to stay lean, my mother who helped cook all my meals, and my best friend Alalia, who did my web page.

CF- A team effort for sure. Without my trainer/nutritionist and boyfriend, I would not have made it.

LW- Yes couldn't have done it without the crew in Jacksonville

2. Did you have any down time while in Dallas if so what did you do?

GF- No I did not have any down time, was doing a few photo shoots.

CF- No down time for me. Back to work!!

LW- Took in some history at the J. F. Kennedy site.

3. What was your primary motivation for stepping on stage?

GF- The guys at my gym, engouraged me to step on stage a few years back, and ever since, for the love of the sport, I keep on coming back, trying to improve with each year.

CF- Primary motivation: Proving to myself I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it.

LW- To finish, what a I started and to compete against the best of the best!

4. What do you feel you need to do in order to be ready for Nationals in Atlanta next year?

GF- Well I think I would refine what I have, maybe come down in size some, right now my trainer and I are back to the drawing board.

CF- Bring up my glutes and more thickness in my back.

LW- New package definately, thicker and harder, Hotlanta here I come :)

5, Now for the fun question, with the Holidays coming up there are talks, and even an article about it recently on yahoo, that Santa needs to be 'fit' in order to be a better role model for kids. So my question is what fit guy would you like to see play Santa?

GF- DEXTER JACKSON, lets say yummmmy :)lol

CF-C'mon now. A fit girl can play too Santa haha :)

LW- no comment