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Memorial Day 2012 - Muscle Beach Intl Classic (06/12/2012)
Muscle Beach, Venice CA
The 2012 Muscle Beach International Classic & Armed Forces Championship was held at Muscle Beach, May 28, 2012, Venice, Calif. Joe Wheatley Productions put on the annual Memorial Day event which included a flyover by a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flown by personnel assigned to the 729th Airlift Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Presenting the Colors during the opening ceremony was the Honor Guard from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the Blue Eagles. Special presentations were made to Joe Wheatley, four Tuskegee Airmen in attendance, and to the family of Dennis Tinerino, 2012 Venice Muscle Beach Hall of Fame inductee.
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The FitExpo Los Angeles - 2012 (02/08/2012)
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles CA
Bodybuilding.com presented The FitExpo Los Angeles and the 2012 NPC IRON MAN Magazine Naturally Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure & Bikini Championships on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California. Look at over 1,900 photos taken during the FitExpo by the IRON MAN Magazine staff and photographers!
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Iron Man Magazine Presents The 2012 Bodyspace Spokesmodel Awards & Finals (02/08/2012)
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles CA
IRON MAN Magazine presented the 2012 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search at The FitExpo Los Angeles on January 28, 2012, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, Calif. The event was co-emceed by Jamie Eason and Mike O'Hearn.
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Fit Girl Wear Fashion Show by Sherry Goggin (02/07/2011)
Los Angeles Fitness Expo, Los Angeles CA
The Fit Girl Wear Fashion Show by Sherry Goggin, held during the Los Angeles Fitness Expo. Photos by Roland Balik, contributing photographer for Iron Man Magazine.
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Iron Man Magazine Presents The Bodybuilding.com 2011 Bodyspace Spokesmodel Finals & Awards (02/07/2011)
Los Angeles Fitness Expo, Los Angeles CA
Iron Man Magazine Presents The Bodybuilding.com 2011 Bodyspace Spokesmodel Finals & Awards held during the Los Angeles Fitness Expo on January 29, 2011. Photos by Roland Balik, contributing photographer for Iron Man Magazine.
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2011 L.A. Fitness Expo & IRON MAN Magazine Naturally (02/04/2011)
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles CA
IRON MAN Magazine photographers Roland Balik and Jerry Fredrick hit the Los Angeles Fitness Expo floors and backstage of the IRON MAN Magazine Naturally Championships with their cameras capturing all the action on Saturday & Sunday. Check out who was at the Expo and stopped by the IRON MAN booth.
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2010 L.A. FitExpo (01/23/2010)
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles CA
The 2010 Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo presented by Gaspari Nutrition and Pro Fight Supplements, California’s largest health and fitness weekend, returns Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24 to the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G & H. “2010, our 7th year, is going to be our biggest and best yet,” said Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo Executive Director, Erin Ferries. “Southern California is the center of the fitness world and it is exciting to see the tremendous growth our event has had as we introduce new competitions, exhibits, and guest speakers.” Attendees will find over 250 exhibits offering the latest in fitness, diet, nutrition, strength and wellness products and services. The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo also offers 10 major competitions, including two new events introduced this year. The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo is sponsored by: Gaspari Nutrition, Pro Fight Supplements, Champion Nutrition, Ford, Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Met-RX, Pure Protein, EAS, Muscle Milk, BSN, Subway, GNC, PROPTA, Muscle Mag, Muscular Development, MMA Worldwide, Oxygen, Iron Man Magazine, Powerlifting USA, IronMind, Home Gym.com, GetBig.com, Sherdog, Go Green Expo and Blackbelt Magazine.
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2009 Muscle Beach Toy Drive and Time Capsule Burial (12/13/2009)
Muscle Beach, Venice CA
The third annual Muscle Beach Toy Drive was a huge success December 12 & 13, 2009. A record number of toys will be distributed by the LAPD Pacific Division to needy children. Thanks to our partners City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department and our sponsors Iron Man Magazine, Bodybuilding.com, Eric The Trainer, Kanidu, Venga and H2OM.
City Councilmen, 11th District, Bill Rosendahl was on hand to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Johnny Bench, Hall of Fame Baseball Great and his company Kanidu for their major contribution to the Toy Drive.
Following Santa’s arrival, a Time Capsule Burial ended the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Muscle Beach. Two capsules filled with memorabilia from the past 75 years of Muscle Beach were buried on the Muscle Beach stage. Many thanks to Iron Man Magazine and John Balik for their support of this project!
Bill Rosendahl presented a special Certificate of Recognition to Joe Weider (accepted by Charlotte Parker) for his ongoing vision and support for the sport of bodybuilding and his philosophy for health and fitness.
Notables from the industry including Relna McRae Brewer, a founding member of Santa Monica Muscle Beach and a Muscle Beach Venice Hall of Fame Inductee, were on hand for the ceremony. Other Muscle Beach Venice Hall of Fame Inductees included Samir Bannout, Sara Hirsch Clark, Bill Howard, Bill Grant, Chet Yortin, Gene Mozee, and Bernie Ernst.
Thanks to a group of young individuals for accepting the pledge to be the “guardians” of the Muscle Beach Time Capsules. Justin and Lilli Balik, John Balik’s children, Henry Fleischman, son of Eric The Trainer, Taylor Wheatley, Joe Wheatley’s niece, Boston Loyd, winner of the Teen Category Labor Day 2009 and Taylor Hansen, winner of the 2009, Labor Day Novice Overall Figure.
We wish them a healthy and happy future. We hope they will join together in fifty years to open and fondly remember the heritage, history and world renown notoriety of Muscle Beach.
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2009 Muscle Beach Championships (09/07/2009)
Muscle Beach, Venice CA
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2009 AOBS Historic 26th Annual Reunion/Dinner (06/13/2009)
Newark/Liberty Airport Marriott Hotel, Newark NJ
The Association of Oldetime Barbell & Strongmen (AOBS) held their 26th Annual Reunion & Dinner on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Marriott, Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey. The schedule of events included a Historical and Collector's Meeting, Seminars by Tommy Kono and Bruce Wilhelm, Olde Time Strongmen Demonstrations, Reception, and Dinner. This year's Guests of Honor were: Carla Dunlap, Bill Seno, and Bruce Wilhelm.
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2009 Texas Shredder Classic (04/25/2009)
Texas School for the Deaf Auditorium, Austin TX
The 12th Annual 2009 Nutrishop Austin NPC Texas Shredder Classic held on April 25th at the Texas School for the Deaf Auditorium, in Austin, Texas. Photos courtesy of Jodi Carpenter-Nolley, PurePowerPhotos; www.purepurephotos.com
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Spirit of Kenny Kassel Get-Together at The Baked Potato (01/24/2009)
The Baked Potato, Los Angeles CA
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2009 L.A. FitExpo & IM PRO XX Behind the Scenes Photos (01/22/2009)
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles CA
Photos by Roland Balik and Jerry Fredrick of activities prior, during and after the 2009 Los Angeles FitExpo and IRON MAN PRO XX.
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2008 Muscle Beach Toy Drive (12/14/2008)
Muscle Beach, Venice CA
The second annual Muscle Beach Toy Drive, December 13 & 14, 2008 was a HUGE!! success. Many thanks to Bodybuilding.com and Iron Man Magazine the Presenting Sponsors of the event. The BB.com event t-shirts and Iron Man Magazines were proudly displayed by each donor. The City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Venice Recreation Center and the Los Angeles Pacific Division Police Department, Host Sponsors, graciously provided the location and distributed the toys to needy children in the Los Angeles area. Councilman Bill Rosendahl, 11th District, presented Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding contribution to the City of Los Angeles. The following contributors to the Muscle Beach Toy Drive were recognized:
Russ Deluca (accepted by Jerome Ferguson) Bodybuilding.com
John Balik (accepted by Steve Downs) Iron Man Magazine
Abbas Moussawwi - Pro-Fight Supplements
Eric Fleischman – Eric The Trainer
In addition Joe Wheatley Productions would like to thank Fruit Gallery – James and Nina Merced for their donation of hot chocolate that hit the spot on a nippy afternoon.
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