Casting Call For Trainers and Athletes at KBC

Date: April 28th, 2010
By: Isiah Brooks

BPURE is hosting a  casting call for Featured Trainers and Athletes at KBC Galvanized! This is a no miss opportunity!
Athletes may apply to become the featured athlete by submitting 3 photographs (a head shot, sport wear, and swim wear), a health or fitness-related article, and a brief biography. bpure staff then evaluates the submission to determine if the athlete’s physical fitness, health philosophies, and lifestyle are in line with the bpure mission, and chooses featured athletes accordingly. Athletes of the month are able to help other bpure members attain a healthy lifestyle by sharing their expertise and knowledge, and they also get exposure and promotion for the month.  

There will be a photographer present for headshots.  Meantion you are attending the event and recieve a 10% discount.

Can’t attend the convention, no worries submit all info to ibrooks@bpure.org to be considered

Featured Athlete Information

Date: March 11th, 2010
By: Isiah Brooks

Athletes may apply to become the featured athlete by submitting 3 photographs (a head shot, sport wear, and swim wear), a health or fitness-related article, and a brief biography. bpure staff then evaluates the submission to determine if the athlete’s physical fitness, health philosophies, and lifestyle are in line with the bpure mission, and chooses featured athletes accordingly. Athletes of the month are able to help other bpure members attain a healthy lifestyle by sharing their expertise and knowledge, and they also get exposure and promotion for the month.

Emily Danielson: November Featured Athlete

Date: November 1st, 2009
By: Facebook User

emily_danielson1I live in St Augustine, Florida. I am 26 years old, 5’6”/125lbs. My measurements are 35/26/36. I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician though I do not currently do pharmacy work. I am employed at World Gym Fittness here in St. Augustine and just got hired on as a trainer with Premier Physiques. (John Meir and his head trainer Kaila are helping me prepare for my NASM certification exam.)

Along with all of this I will be attending SJRCC next year to complete my nursing degree.

This is my first year competing with the NPC and modeling.

Competition History:

  • Jax Physiques, Jacksonville , Fl. -1st in Medium height figure
  • Ancient City Classic, St Augustine , Fl. – 4th Bikini Tall
  • Dexter Jackson Classic, Jacksonville , Fl. – 6th Bikini Tall
  • Southeastern USA, Orlando, Fl. -2nd Bikini Tall

A little about myself:
I am a very active and social person. I love to travel, meet new people and try new things. I work very well with other people and consider myself to be quite outgoing and patient.
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Kellie Williams: October Featured Athlete

Date: October 1st, 2009
By: Facebook User

Kellie Williams bpure October Featured AthleteI am a six year personal trainer who resides in beautiful Miami Beach, Florida. I am also a fitness model, and image consultant. I’ve had a passion for fitness since the age of eight when I joined my first track team. Ever since then, I’ve been a fitness fanatic. My specialty is functional training, core development, and body fat loss. I understand that many people aren’t motivated to workout, so it is my absolute pleasure to bring my energy to the gym, park, track, pool, wherever you want to train, and motivate you to attain your goals. I have had the pleasure of training many celebrities including Shareef Malnik, Dave Chappelle, Jazmine Sullivan, Vivica Fox, and Ludacris. I absolutely love what I do-helping people live longer, fitter, healthier lives!

Kellie Williams
Personal Trainer
(305) 439-2324
khealth23@yahoo.com

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Maria Scally: September Featured Athlete

Date: September 1st, 2009
By: Facebook User

Maria Scally bpure September Featured AthleteWe at bpure are pleased to announce our September Featured Athlete: Maria Scally! Maria joins the growing list of standout individuals we are proud to call our Featured Athletes. Her full bio and more stunning pics are after the break. Be sure to welcome her to the bpure team with a kudos comment today! Without further stalling; here is Maria Scally:

Fitness is my passion. With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Masters in Performance Enhancement & Injury prevention from Penn State University and multiple certifications; I embarked on this healthy lifestyle journey over 18 years ago. I started ballet and jazz class at the age of 4 from a very strict ballet teacher. I learned that practice develops perfection, it defines your disciplinary skills, and it molds you into who you are striving to be! Starting ballet at a young age taught me how to develop my skills, my strengths, and my creative movement patterns that I utilize today. I am always seeking ways to better myself- helps others- and create programs that are interesting to enhances ones quality of life.

My love for fitness grew when I was 13 years old. I was motivated by Jane Fonda and Tamilie Web (the Buns of Steel Girl). I would watch those tapes so many times and do there workouts everyday- I could have said the routine in my sleep! I was given the opportunity to teach aerobic conditioning for my High School Football Team! Everyone in my high school knew me to be very active, strong, outgoing, and happy. I still am a social butterfly! Maybe that is one aspect of fitness I love so much due to it being a very social environment!
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Jordana Kagan: Update from Israel

Date: August 9th, 2009
By: Jordana Kagan

BPURE Update…

My first month in Israel was expectedly hectic. My morning runs and kettlebell routine kept me sane through two moves, the start of language classes, and a totally new diet (aka institution food…more on that later). The first few days were great, but by the end of the second week of throwing the kettlebell around, I just wasn’t feeling it anymore. There is definitely something to be said for progressive overload, and working with the same 15 pound kettlebell for 4 weeks just doesn’t provide that stimulation. I’m waiting for the boat to arrive with the rest of my weights.
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Jordana Kagan: August Featured Athlete

Date: August 1st, 2009
By: Facebook User

Jordana Kagan 1 My love of movement began with ballet, running, and swimming. In the past ten years I sustained several injuries but refused to let them limit me. Each one forced me to modify my training regimens, and seek new ways to work out. One of those “discoveries” was weightlifting, and I instantly fell in love. I subsequently studied for my personal training certification so that I could continue to grow and hopefully help others do so as well.

Weight lifting eventually led to training with kettlebells, my ultimate training tools. Another certification ensued. However, vigorous workouts are not always feasible. As various injuries recur, I adapt to accommodate the flare ups. By incorporating balance, strength, flexibility, and agility drills into my routines I can continue to workout regardless of my injuries. I motivate my clients in the same way, by encouraging them to train their bodies to be efficient, healthy, and strong.
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“Are you looking to be fit and sexy? Try Pole Dancing to spice up your life” By Sofia Venanzetti

Date: July 20th, 2009
By: Isiah Brooks

p_065Enjoyment is one of my main goals during my workouts. I never start a routine without feeling the pleasure of it; this allows me to surprise my muscles with different exercises and new activities. Keeping in mind to stay “out of the comfort zone”, otherwise there is know way for improvement!

A couple of months ago I started taking a pole dancing class. It was unbelievable, I discovered new ways of training that excited me and gave me a new burst of energy. It worked my entire body. Pole dancing class starts with stretching and core exercises to warm up. Then the music comes on, and the lights go down and excitement fills the air. The instructor goes into showing us tricks, transitions, and even certain moves on the pole, floor, and chair. Wow!, so amazing, as she moves slowly, she reminds us that we are women fit and sexy. It’s beautiful to be apart of and to watch.
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Jennifer Robinson, July Featured Athlete

Date: July 1st, 2009
By: Facebook User

M5X1127-1 Jennifer Robinson will be competing in NPC’s Southern States competition held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’re in the area make sure you say hi to our featured athlete and cheer her on!

Jennifer Robinson’s full bio and pictures follow the break.

I have pretty much always been active in sports and fitness. When I was younger I participated in school sports and I used the gym sporadically. As I got older, I got married and had a beautiful daughter. I then began working two jobs and going to school so fitness took a back seat.
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Updates from April Slutzky

Date: June 24th, 2009
By: Facebook User

April will be competing at the NPC USA Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships in Las Vegas, NV on July 24 & 25. Make sure to cheer her on during the show!

Here are some pics of April from her recent competition: NPC Jr. USA 2009 Championships. There are more pics after the break so click on that continue link!

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