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Now only three states have testing programs - New Jersey, Illinois and Texas. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/maker_of_detour_energy_bars_files_bankruptcy_on_peanut_recall.html Industry News Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:05:00 -0600 Forward Foods, which makes high-protein, snack and meal replacement bars primarily under the Detour name, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, saying that a "significant" amount of its inventory must be condemned. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/fitness-clubs-feeling-the-pinch-as-members-cut-back.html Industry News Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:15:00 -0600 The health club industry, with $18.5 billion in revenues reported in 2007, has been almost recession-proof in the past. But many health clubs have experienced a drop in membership over the past year because many consumers don't have the disposable income to spend. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/coca-cola-sued-over-vitamin-water-health-claims.html Industry News Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:45:00 -0600 Coke and Pepsi both sell so-called functional beverages, which they say have vitamins, nutrients or stimulants such as caffeine or guarana. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/2009-miss-america-pageant-showcases-muscle.html Industry News Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:11:00 -0600 This year's Miss American Pageant featured many contestants who demonstrated a healthier, more muscular version of the female ideal. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/peanut-butter-bars-related-to-salmonella-outbreak-are-recalled.html Industry News Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:51:00 -0600 There is a massive salmonella outbreak involving peanut butter products and peanut butter paste that has now climbed to 486 people affected. Jars of peanut butter are safe, but check the list if you eat peanut butter bars. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/new-pressure-on-energy-drink-manufacturers.html Industry News Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:41:00 -0600 The energy drink market grew another 15% in 2008, and has doubled since 2004. But the millions of young teens chugging back these drinks has lawmakers in some States concerned. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/mary-toole-bodybuilder-offers-free-fitness-camp-for-overweight-k.html Industry News Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:51:00 -0600 Bodybuilder Mary Toole hopes to raise enough money to make the camp, and the training and attention from nutritionists that would come with it, free to 40 obese kids. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/amid-financial-crunch-health-clubs-get-in-shape-to-keep-members.html Industry News Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:17:00 -0600 Discounts and increased marketing budgets are among the strategies to attract and retain customers beyond the new year's surge. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/airman-angela-candage-is-a-national-level-weightlifter.html Industry News Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:40:00 -0600 At McGuire Air Force Base, Airman 1st Class Angela Candage is the number one ranked weightlifter in her weight class. In March, she will be competing at the Arnold Classic. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/no-recession-for-online-dating-sites.html Industry News Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:17:00 -0600 Maybe misery loves company? The sour economy is driving scads of singletons online to look for love, and the uptick in the bodybuilding community has been noticeable. But money worries mean people are scaling back on actual dates. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/fitness-athlete-model-karla-reyes-wins-prolab-contest.html Industry News Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:34:00 -0600 Los Angeles fitness model and athlete Karla Reyes has won the 2008 Prolab Contest, with a prize of $20,000. The contest kicked off at the 2008 Arnold Sports Weekend in Columbus, Ohio. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/amy-peters-and-steve-kulco-are-engaged.html Industry News Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:48:00 -0600 Long-time couple IFBB Pro Amy Peters and national level bodybuilder Steve Kulco are engaged to be married. The wedding is set for September 9th, 2009 in Michigan. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/carla-sanchez-releases-training-for-two-dvd.html Industry News Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:21:00 -0600 Team Performance Ready founder and show promoter Carla Sanchez has released a training DVD for expecting mothers showing them how to stay fit safely and effectively through their pregnancy. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/omaha-gym-sparks-debate-over-age-based-discounts.html Industry News Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:08:00 -0600 A 55-year old woman was quoted a much higher monthly price than a younger woman, but apparently some forms of age discrimination are legal. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/jennifer-nicole-lee-to-be-honored-as-female-spokesperson-of-the-.html Industry News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:32:00 -0600 Soccer mom and fitness star Jennifer Nicole Lee, "JNL" to those in the know, is being honored as "Female Spokesperson of the Year at the Star Physique Awards on January 23, 2009. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/southern-muscle-plus-expanding-to-northeast-changing-name.html Industry News Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:22:00 -0600 Southern Muscle Plus, a long-standing publication in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, will be changing its name to "American Body Plus" and expanding to include coverage of contests in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania beginning with the December 2008/ January 2009 issue. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/judge-rejects-craig-titus-request-for-sentence-reduction.html Industry News Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:43:00 -0600 District Judge Jackie Glass shot down a request for a reduced sentence from convicted killer and former professional body-builder Craig Titus. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/bally-total-fitness-files-bankruptcy-again.html Industry News Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:34:00 -0600 In a court filing, lawyers said Bally "encountered a liquidity crisis" in the summer of 2008 because of declining fees and dues and rising operating costs and capital spending. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/its-official-npc-rule-changes-announced-for-2009.html Industry News Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:29:00 -0600 As BW previously announced, the one piece posing suit judging round for both figure and fitness has been eliminated in the NPC. Here are the rest of the official changes, based on the NPC Board of Governor's meeting at Nationals in Atlanta, including a description of the new bikini division. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/teen-online-suicide-prompts-soul-searching.html Industry News Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:27:00 -0600 Teen bodybuilding fan Abraham Biggs overdosed on anti-depressive drugs while on live web cam, with many egging him on. He remained comatose for hours online until he tragically passed before authorities arrived. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/facing-economy-s-and-m-girls-dig-in-heels-with-union-bid.html Industry News Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:17:54 -0600 New York's dominatrixes have been getting spanked by the economy recently - and now, they're lashing back. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/npc-eliminating-one-piece-posing-posing-suits-figure-fitness-in-.html Industry News Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:41:00 -0600 The National Physique Committee (NPC) is eliminating the one piece posing suit round for both figure and fitness contests beginning in 2009. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/pepsi-to-distribute-cytosport-muscle-milk.html Industry News Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:40:00 -0600 Pepsi Bottling Group has signed an agreement with CytoSport, Inc. to distribute Muscle Milk, a leader in protein-enhanced functional beverages in the U.S. The distribution agreement with PBG will greatly increase Muscle Milk's market penetration. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/npc_vice_chairman_steve_stone_passes_away_at_olympia.html Industry News Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:37:00 -0500 NPC Vice Chairman and co-stage expediter Steve Stone has suffered an apparent heart attack and passed away in Las Vegas, one hour before the Olympia finals. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/magazine_heavyweight_robert_kennedy_in_great_shape_at_70.html Industry News Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:18:00 -0500 Robert Kennedy's creations fill newstands everywhere - MuscleMag International, Oxygen, Maximum Fitness, Reps, American Curves and Clean Eating. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/jose_canseco_name_may_be_removed_from_miami_street.html Industry News Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:30:00 -0500 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez offered a resolution to permanently remove Jose Canseco's name from a street that bears his name. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/energy_drink_costs_set_to_drop_with_anheuser_busch_subsidiary.html Industry News Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:56:00 -0500 Did you ever wonder why energy drinks seem to cost twice as much as comparable amounts of soda? Well those high-priced days may be coming to an end. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/monica_brant_fitness_icon_filming_new_infomercial.html Industry News Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:11:00 -0500 Monica Brant will be filming an informercial for a machine called the Muscle Flex, after F.E.M. camp in September. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/vitamin_shoppe_launches_online_forums.html Industry News Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:38:00 -0500 Tradional "Bricks and Mortar" companies like GNC, Vitamin World and Vitamin Shoppe are being forced to step up their online game in response to upstarts like Bodybuilding.com. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/portland_oregon_gym_uses_exercise_equipment_for_renewable_energy.html Industry News Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:35:00 -0500 A gym in Portland, Oregon, will use exercise equipment to generate renewable energy. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/ireland_company_glanbia_buys_optimum_nutrition.html Industry News Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:46:00 -0500 Glanbia Plc, the producer of a third of Ireland's milk and cheese, said it paid $315 million for Optimum Nutrition Inc., a U.S.-based maker of sports nutritional supplements. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/craig_titus_and_kelly_ryan_sentenced_in_slaying.html Industry News Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:50:00 -0500 Former IFBB professional bodybuilder Craig Titus was sentenced today to serve 21 years to 55 years in prison for the December 2005 slaying of 28-year-old Melissa James. His wife, IFBB Fitness Pro Kelly Ryan, was sentenced to six years to 26 years. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/kelly_ryan_craig_titus_sentencing_on_friday.html Industry News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:18:00 -0500 Bodybuilder Craig Titus and Fitness Pro Kelly Ryan are scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow in Las Vegas, at 10am pacific time. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/high_school_steroid_testing_on_decline_as_economy_weakens.html Industry News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:06:00 -0500 Even the nation's largest and most expensive steroids-testing program for high school athletes in Texas is screening for less than a third of substances it prohibits. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/new_jersey_steroid_dealer_pleads_guilty.html Industry News Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:22:00 -0500 A Hamilton, New Jersey man is facing six years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of distributing the performance enhancing drugs human growth hormone and anabolic steroids. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/governor_arnold_schwarzenegger_tears_knee_cartilage_during_gym_w.html Industry News Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:08:00 -0500 The 61-year-old Republican governor tore his meniscus, cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee, while working out in the gym earlier this month. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/felicia_romero_joins_german_american_technologies_gat.html Industry News Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:57:00 -0500 Rapidly rising IFBB Figure Pro Felicia Romero has joined the German American Technologies ("GAT") supplement team, as a sponsored athlete. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/australia_ex-model_jailed_for_importing_steroids.html Industry News Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:42:00 -0500 Brendan James Brophy, a former male model who ran a successful business selling illegally obtained human growth hormones and steroids, has been jailed. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/dietary_supplement_database_in_development.html Industry News Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:20:00 -0500 As sales and use of dietary supplements continue to climb, currently there is not yet a complete, comprehensive, publicly available and readily accessible Internet source of dietary supplement label information. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/female_athletes_getting_out_of_abusive_relationships.html Industry News Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:08:00 -0500 Bodysport Radio has devoted a show to the subject of female athletes in abusive relationships, and how to get out, two months after the death of Amanda Savell. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/trafficker_david_jacobs_had_steroids_in_his_system.html Industry News Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:33:00 -0500 Convicted steroids trafficker David Jacobs’s autopsy results show he had a high level of testosterone and steroids in his system when he died, but experts differ on whether “ ’roid rage” made him kill his former girlfriend and then commit suicide. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/don_catlin_gatekeeper_for_clean_sports_changes_focus.html Industry News Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:40:00 -0500 Don Catlin, one of the world’s top antidoping researchers and the team behind the BALCO exposure, is tired of chasing down drugs. Now, he wants to help clean athletes prove their innocence. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/e-retailers_use_online_forums_to_create_customer_loyalty.html Industry News Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:59:00 -0500 Retailers who have created online forums say they generate traffic, provide valuable customer feedback and build loyalty. They are relatively inexpensive to build, and successful forums are not costly to maintain, in large part because engaged forum members take responsibility for monitoring content. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/ronnie_coleman_sues_golds_gym_dallas_competitor.html Industry News Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:16:00 -0500 Ronnie Coleman, who has been crowned Mr. Olympia eight times, is suing Gold's Gym for allegedly using his image on a poster without permission. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/david_jacobs_jealousy_matt_lehr_amanda_savell.html Industry News Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:53:00 -0500 David Jacobs, who repeatedly said he wouldn't go public with former customers' names because he did not want to disrupt their lives, made an exception with NFL player Matt Lehr. http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/hardbodies_news/bodybuilding_fitness_figure_industry_news/fitness_model_steroid_user_loses_job.html Industry News Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:48:00 -0500 Christian Boeving, a fitness model who is paid to endorse bodybuilding products, freely admitted he had used legally prescribed steroids since he was 16 and has been released from his contract because of it. 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