Highlights From The 2010 L.A. Fit Expo!

From the massive, excited crowds to more than 250 exhibits and booths, the Los Angeles Convention Center was packed on January 23rd and 24th. Learn more.

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By: Bodybuilding Contests

With its biggest, best year yet, the 2010 Bodybuilding.com L.A. Fitness Expo was a monumental success! From the massive, excited crowds to more than 250 exhibits and booths, the Los Angeles Convention Center was packed on January 23rd and 24th. Joe Weider was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Expo offered 10 major competitions.

Guest Appearances

On top of all the vendors, free swag, and beautiful people, the Expo also sported a record number of guest appearances.

	Ronnie Coleman Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26 wins.
	Michael "Titan" O'Hearn Michael was Team Captain Titan in American Gladiators. In addition to 4-time Mr. Natural Universe titles, O'Hearn is also a 4-time Power Lifting Champion, and Iron Warrior.
	Ava Cowan Ava Cowan is a Team Gaspari NPC Figure Athlete and a 4 x Overall Figure Champion. She also became a certified personal training specialist after receiving her credentials at the Fitness Institute in Boca Raton, Florida.

BodySpace Spokesmodels

Of all the contests at the Expo, none was more anticipated than the 2010 BodySpace Spokesmodel competition. The event gained so much popularity that audience members were referring to the entire Expo as "The BodySpace Expo."

From 300 contestants, BodySpace members voted on their 10 favorites to compete in L.A. If you haven't already,

Check out our exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of the Spokesmodel Search finalists!

Male SpokesModel Contestants Doing A Posedown
At The Mecca Of Bodybuilding - Gold's Gym Venice.

Gorgeous Girls From The Expo Posing
For The Camera. Stunning Aren't They?

A Once In A Lifetime Photo-Op With
The Legend Himself, Joe Weider.

They Work Hard And They Play Hard! Having
Fun And Enjoying The LA Nightlife.

Contestants Capping Off The Night With A
Good Cheat Meal! They Deserve It!

The Expo

For more great event coverage, check out our L.A. Fit Expo main page, where you can catch more pictures, videos, and highlights.

BodySpace Spokesmodel Female Finalists.

2009 BodySpace Winners Sean And Allison.

Mindy Karuk & Erin Stern.

Bodybuilding.com Booth: BodySpace Spokesmodel Finalists!

2010 Arnold Classic Sports Festival Info!

The Arnold Sports Festival is recognized as the largest multi-sport festival in the nation and the greatest sports-fitness experience of a lifetime. Learn how you can check it out in 2010.

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By: Bodybuilding Contests

The 2010 Arnold Classic Sports Festival

When:

March 4-7, 2010

Where:

Columbus, Ohio

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614.827.2500

Directions:


If traveling from the North, take I-71 South to Broad Street and turn right. Continue across the bridge and the facility is on the right after the bridge. If traveling from the South, take I-71 North to 4th Street. Turn left onto Broad Street and continue across the bridge. The facility is on the right after the bridge.

Franklin County Veterans Memorial
300 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.221.4341

Nationwide Arena
200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.431.3600

Hotel Information:

The 2010 Arnold Sports Festival enjoys more than 100 hotel partners - from luxury hotels to stylish bed & breakfasts, the City welcomes you! For best room rates, ask for Arnold Sports Festival blocks.

The EXPO:

Fitness enthusiasts from around the globe gather for the annual Arnold Fitness EXPO, a three-day extravaganza of fitness shopping and sports entertainment featuring the biggest names in the fitness industry. 700 booth spaces create the largest and most prestigious fitness EXPO anywhere in the world offering a wide array of fitness supplements, equipment, apparel, and endless star power. The 3-day annual EXPO offers the enthusiasm and excitement of 170,000 visitors and more than 17,000 athletes competing in 40 sports & events.

The Arnold Fitness EXPO grows every year in size and entertainment variety on the Arnold Fitness EXPO stage. The steady stream of non-stop fitness entertainment draws around the clock unparalleled crowds who come to shop, see and enjoy. Leading EXPO stage entertainment includes Friday's 12 noon prejudging for the professional women's Ms. International, Fitness International, and Figure International competitions as well as armwrestling, amateur bodybuilding, fitness & figure, professional strongman competitions, fitness entertainment and more.

Event Info:

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer held the first-annual Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic in 1989. Today the Arnold Sports Festival is recognized as the largest multi-sport festival in the nation and the greatest sports-fitness experience of a lifetime.

The growth and popularity of the event led to the addition of the Ms. International Professional Women's Bodybuilding contest; the now 700-booth Arnold Fitness EXPO in 1993; the Fitness International, a contest of female athleticism and appearance in 1994; The Arnold Martial Arts Festival in 1996; The Arnold Cheerleading Competition in 2000; and the Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships, Arnold Gymnastics Challenge and the Arnold 5K Pump and Run in 2001.

Since then the addition of many more events including the MHP's Arnold Strongman Contest, The Arnold Archery Competition, The Killerspin Arnold Table Tennis Challenge, The Arnold Fencing Classic, and The Arnold USA Powerlifting Championships have created a four-day event that welcomes 17,000 athletes and 170,000 fitness enthusiasts to five premiere Columbus, Ohio venues. including Franklin County Veterans Memorial, Dispatch Ice Haus, Greater Columbus Convention Center, LC Pavilion and Nationwide Arena. Every year the event gets bigger. New in 2010 are Amateur Strongman, Amateur MMA, Skateboarding and Figure Skating.

Megan Tarntino Lost 85 Lbs Of Fat!

After high school, Megan watched her weight climb to unhealthy levels. Finally, she decided that she needed to do something about it. Read on to learn how she shed 85 pounds right here!

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By: Female Transformation Of The Week

Before: 215 lbs

After: 130 lbs

Vital Stats

Name: Megan Tarntino
BodySpace: tarntino

Before:
Age: 21
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 215 lbs
Body Fat: 36%
Waist: 41"
Chest: 42"

After:
Age: 22
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 130 lbs
Body Fat: 17%
Waist: 27"
Chest: 33"

Why I Got Started

I was always chubby in high school and when I got out I just let it go to the extreme! The scale was going up day by day! One day I reached a whopping 215 lbs and I knew that I had to do something.

A friend saw me in the mall and came up to me and said "Megan, you got so big!" My heart dropped and I knew I had to do something about it!

I Knew I Had To Do
Something About It!

How I Did It

I joined a local gym and started to workout a little. While working out I always saw beautiful women who were figure competitors. I loved the way they looked and the way they carried themselves.

I thought "This is something I would love to do with my life!" Without even doubting myself and keeping my head up high I made my long term goal to lose the weight and compete in 2010!

Well after a little research and 11 months of going to the gym twice a day six days a week, weight training, 5 mile runs 4 days a week, spin class and a dramatic diet change, I lost 85 lbs.

I went from 215 lbs to 130 lbs and I am not even done yet, I have just 5 pounds to go and only 4% more body fat to lose!

I Made My Long Term Goal To Lose
The Weight And Compete In 2010!

Supplements

• NxLabs Nitro T3
• Nutrex Lipo 6
• Glutamine
• Whey Protein
• BSN NO-Xplode
• BSN Syntha-6

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Diet

Meal 1:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup of oatmeal
• 1/4 cup of blueberries

Meal 2:

• 4 oz of chicken breast
• 1/2 cup of sweetpotato
• 1/2 cup of green beans

Meal 3:

• Protein shake
• Apple

Meal 4:

• Spinach
• Fish
• Cucumber
• 1/2 avocado

Meal 5:

• 2 scoops of BSN Syntha-6

Training

I ran in the morning before work and cycled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the afternoon. Cardio was done at least 6 days per week, twice a day.

• Sunday: Shoulders, Calves, And Abs
  
• Monday: Legs
• Tuesday: Chest And Triceps
• Wednesday: Abs
• Thursday: Back
• Friday: Glutes And Abs
• Saturday: Off

Suggestions For Others

Never give up! When you set a goal, go for it full throttle and don't ever let anyone hold you back. You're in-control of you!

Don't Ever Let Anyone
Hold You Back.