September 5th

Competitors in the Mid-Atlantic area won't want to miss the Natural Steel Championships this September 5th in Pittsburgh. The event drew over 60 athletes last year, and it's sure to be even bigger and better this time around! The show will include Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness Model, Ms. Fitness and Body Transformation divisions. It's an IFPA Pro Qualifier for Open & Masters Bodybuilding & Figure. Open overall winners receive custom championship rings!

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Ken Arsenault and Rick Marquis teamed up to produce the OCB Bay State Natural, which was held July 11th in Northampton, MA. Kevin Trosky, shown left, clinched the Men's Open overall championship at the event.

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The Summer 2009 issue of Fitness & Physique Magazine hit newsstands June 2nd. Featured on the cover: OCB Figure competitor Tamara Washington and 2008 IFPA Yorton Cup Pro World Men's Bodybuilding champ, Britain's Darren Vernon. Inside: Tons of contest coverage, supplements, nutrition, training and contest prep articles, and a feature you don't want to miss that reveals what long-limbed athletes can do to get better leg training results! Available at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Hastings, and other retailers across the U.S., or order online.