FREAKS take home CBBF National Natural Awards

Congratulations to the following FREAK Fitness athletes who competed in the CBBF National Natural Physique Championships in Lavalle, Quebec, on April 23, 2011.

Figure:
Kate Butler – 11th Masters, 9th Short
Melanie Falvo – 1st Medium–Tall
Sasha Herwig – 5th Masters, 4th Medium

Fitness:
Shelly Paton – 3rd Short

Bikini:
Elena Kalish – 3rd Medium

Bodybuilding:
Tom Heffner – 2nd Grand Masters 60+
Adam Zeglen – 2nd Tall Classic

FREAKS featured in Oxygen Magazine

Check out the May 2011 issue of Oxygen to see a photo and some background info on Michelle Moncado.

IFBB Fitness Pro and FREAK, Kary Odiatu, will be featured in an upcoming issue of Oxygen where she will be modelling for a calf routine. Here’s what Kary had to say about her workouts with FREAK Fitness Coach, Darren Mehling:

“I always used to skip calf training until I hired Darren for my return to the competitive stage! He made me hit my calves hard twice every week with high reps – something I had never done before – and the results have been amazing! Thank you, Darren, for building me an amazing set of calves that got me back in Oxygen Mag!”

˜Kary Odiatu, IFBB Fitness Pro

Here’s what Rachel Crocker, Fitness Editor of Oxygen Magazine had to say after Kary’s shoot:

“Thanks so much, Kary! The routine is looking amazing – your calves certainly do pop off the page!”

Jessica Meyers – Reserve Champion!

Sixteen–year old FREAK athlete, Jessica Meyers, competed in the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, held in Brandon, Manitoba March 26 to April 3. The prestigious RMWF is one of only two agricultural fairs deemed to be “Royal” by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II – one fair is held in Brandon every March, and the other is held in Toronto.

Equestrian rider and Olympic–hopeful, Jessica, competed in the hunter ring this year with her 5–year–old mount, Lord Connery – affectionately called “Connor.” Competition was fierce, with large classes of competitors from all over Canada and the United States, and it included grueling hours in both warm up and competition rings.

After 9 days in a row of competing, Jessica was awarded many ribbons and prizes, but the ultimate honour was winning Reserve Champion in the Children’s Hunter Division – all this after training with Connor for just 2 months! Jessica began training at FREAK in January 2011 and has noticed significant changes in her core and leg strength allowing her to better control her horse; as well as improvement in her overall physical endurance – a must–have in this demanding sport. Jessica is a proven contender, and there is no doubt that she and Connor have a wonderful future together – well done!