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I first got started weight training when I was a kid. I had been injured and could not participate in regular "PT" classes. So they put me in this new curriculum called weight lifting. I really was good at it and became very strong.
Why I Love It:
I like the challenge and it works well for me. Also the bodybuilding business is a big part of my professional photography business. I travel the country photographing major bodybuilding competitions, I shoot the advertising and features you see in the magazines and for BodyBuilding.com.
How I Stay Motivated:
Lifting is very fun for me and a good mental release. In the last couple of years I have been traveling so very much and working so very had that it has been difficult to be consistent. In the last 60 days I have gone back to lifting heavy and in the gym daily so we will see what happens.
BB Accomplishments:
Earning the respect of a lot of the younger guys at my gym and hearing things like I hope I can be like you when I get to be your age. Seriously. I don't give up, I worked my way up to 405 lb bench, squats, back rows and deadlifts. And 100 lb dumbell curls. I had put on some good size and was pretty trim with a 32 waist.
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Ian L. Sitren
SecondFocus
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Office 760-992-3163
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Wanna See More....? Well you can, there is a lot on my BodyBlog so be sure to take a look at it and scroll through! Thanks!
Goal (Long):
I am up around 225 and looking to trim back down at least 35 pounds. But more than that I really am working to get back to being more consistent in getting to the gym and working out. I am changing around some of my work schedule and plans just to make sure that happens.
Hannah Gordon for BodyBuilding.com and the Iron Ma
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Description: Many of you will remember Hannah Gordon from the first season of the FitShow. I have heard over and over how you want Hannah back, so.... I am starting to work with her to bring you more fun stuff. This is the promo we just did for the 2007 Iron Man Pro and FitExpo. Take a look!
Jamie Eason's New Video Game
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Description: This is my buddy Jamie Eason in a short interview at the 2007 Arnold in Columbus Ohio. And she mentions that she just did a photo shoot with her favorite photographer.... Me :)
WallPaper Collection For BodyBuilding.com
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Description: BodyBuilding.com is not only the largest bodybuilding and fitness resource in the world but also the leader in cutting edge free content on the internet. Over one year ago, BodyBuilding.com started providing free weekly wallpaper downloads of the top people in the sport. These wallpapers are designed from photographs shot by myself at major bodybuilding competitions, on location and in the studio. This is a compilation to date of some of those wallpapers.
BodyBuilding.com continues to develop new concepts of free and entertaining online content for the fans of bodybuilding, fitness and a fit lifestyle. And I am more than proud to be a part of that creative team now expanding into multimedia and video.
And a special thanks to the creative team at BodyBuilding.com. And thank you to RoyaltyFreeMusic.com for the soundtrack. Stay tuned for more!
BodyBuilding Pros Silvio Samuel & Hidetada Yamagis Played: 1,385
Boise Fitness Expo 2007 Played: 564
The Arnold Classic 2007 Played: 652
Chad and Lana BodySpace Video and Photo Shoot Played: 455
Maria - Behind The Scenes Played: 476
SecondFocus With Ava Cowan - The Hot Photo Shoot Played: 487
Why I like this video: Jean-Pierre Fux has faded from the scene but was truly one of the amazing figures in the sport. The guy was huge and rivaled Ronnie and everyone else at the time. Sadly a very serious injury doing very heavy squats during a photo shoot took him out of competition. I know JP and it is sad to say that he still walks with a limp. But he retains a lot of size and is very impressive. He works as a trainer and is still very involved in the sport. Just click on the image to watch it.
Jean Pierre Fux
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Why I like this video: There seems to be a lot of interest in Jean-Pierre Fux recently. So I thought I would post this additional video. It is a look at a workout when he was very huge and off season. And remember that he is only maybe 5ft 11, myabe 6' tall.
Kimm Winn, 2006 Champion Bodybuilder
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Why I like this video: This is my buddy Kimm Winn. Kimm came into the gym with her husband 2 or 3 years back. He pretty much wanted to lose weight and she was just an out of shape housewife. Coaxing another rep out of her was not easy. But within a few weeks of her working out with myself and my workout partner, Larry Brown who is a trainer, we knew she had the drive and the genetics to be special. And special she is. Kimm has come out on top in her 3 shows and has taken the overall in the 2006 "L.A." She is now qualified to do the USA; wow. This video was just a posing demo at Muscle Beach Venice, I don't know who shot it. But Kimm posing at a real show brings the crowd to their feet, she is just that great! (just click on the center of the video)
IronMan 1999 Played: 698
Olympia 1984 - Bill Grant Played: 640
IFBB Pro Eryk Bui demonstrates chest training from Played: 1,182
Yesterday I was lucky enough to photograph the man who started it all, Joe Weider. Just as enthusiastic as you might want to experience, Joe Weider recounted his early days seeing Muscle Beach, bringing Arnold to the United States and so very much more. His excitement to this day about...
thanks! they are dated from a bulking period - lost a bit of strength now i'm at the end of my cut.
Will try to re-add mass & strength from September on...
Wow, ur right Ian, Arnold is on the cover of the Iron Man magazine and its all sold out!!
I don't have a copy!
If you come across an issue or two can you pick it for me and send it this way?
Thanks!
