Never Give Up
Kristi Haglund-Parrotte has a trifecta of careers owning a physical therapy clinic, fitness center and real estate brokerage. At 5'2", 115 lbs., 50 years young, she says, "But most importantly [...]
Never Ending Fitness Journey
Firefighter and EMT Lauren Frye puts her tests her mantel everyday on the job. But the 6', 160 lbs., 26 year old has also always challenged herself in sports. "As [...]
Regain Control
Ms. Bikini Paris Leslie Pantigny says, "Summer is coming, so are you ready? Do you start to warm up before working out? Not because of the outside temperature, but when [...]
Always Active
Mother of 3 beautiful children, Ms. Bikini Universe Pro Kayla Jones has always been an active woman. Playing volleyball, running track & field and competitor cheer, she mixed academics and [...]
Stay Grounded and Humble
Ms. Bikini California Jaclyn Fierro says, "Stay grounded. Stay humble. Be you. Be real. Honor your boundaries and 7 other things to remember when being judged:" 1 - Don’t take [...]
Get Started
Fitness America™ Champion Angela Gargano quotes, "'I'm embarrassed to see how out of shape I really am'." I've heard this multiple times this week from women/men and more importantly my mom. She [...]
Motivated by the Stage
Ms. Bikini Latina Su Zam says she's training for Ms. Bikini Universe in Miami next month. The Mexico City native explains, "Getting on stage gives me such a rush and performing motivates [...]
Cardio Fasting
Ms. Bikini Latina Karely Herrera says, "People ask me why I do cardio fasting sometimes️ Well, fat is the primary fuel used during sleep. When we wake up there are chances that [...]
Worth it
Ms. Bikini Colombia Sami Benavides says, "If I told you that my transformation has been easy and that I have reached it in a short time, I would be lying to you. [...]
Strength and Balance
Veteran Fitness Universe™ Champion Lorrie Lean has been training for over 20 years. The Minnesota native says, "I work every part of my body for strength and balance. Results are not immediately [...]
Feeling Stronger
Ms. Bikini Universe Pro Cora-Leigh Hutchinson-Gray says, "On the road to another Fitness Universe™ show in Miami. Mentally it’s been a big challenge for me this year. There has been a lot [...]
Passion for Bodybuilding Style Training
Figure Universe™ Pro Cindy Michelle Auvil is 7 weeks out from the Universe! The 5'7", 147 lbs., 41 year old says, "Bodybuilding style of training is my passion. And I also love [...]
In-Between Moments
"Love your in-between moments," says Fitness America™ Champion Angela Gargano. "Recently I came back from an intense 2 weeks of adventuring, being around amazing people, working on camera and lots of [...]
Rhythmic and Aesthetic Gymnast
For 15 years, Fitness Universe™ Pro Oona Roisko was a rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnast. The 5'6", 132 lbs., 26 year old currently teaches gymnastics while attending university. But, most passionate [...]
Friday Flex
Houston fitness fanatic Carley Kocel (L) says, "Friday Flex and️ officially 8 weeks out until my very first fitness competition in Miami. I am extremely blessed to have the best [...]
Up and Down Journey
Figure Universe™ Pro Jordan Maxwell says, "Competing is such an up and down journey. Some days you feel like a badass, some days you question if you are on the [...]
Fun and Refreshing
Former Fitness America™ Champion Else Lautala proving fitness over 40 is fun and refreshing! The Finnish former acrobat, gymnast and dancer continues to have an amazing career still performing in public programs [...]
Not Losing Hope
French creative artist Geneviève Doang is a stage combat and Kung-Fu specialist. She says, "Even though Kung Fu has always been a part of my life, the reality with this year between [...]
Just Thrive!
Ms. Bikini Lationa Xime Chvls Mng says, "You don't need to be perfect in order to inspire others. Let people be inspired by the way you manage to deal with your personal [...]
Love for Training
Ms. Bikini Latina Su Zam is preparing for Ms. Bikini Universe in Miami in June. The Mexico City dentist says, "I can't get enough of these shows and just love training, dieting [...]
Mindset Ready
Ms. Bikini Korea J. Suran says, "I couldn't get it, I postpone and postpone and finally are preparing my body again. My diet goals are set and mindset ready for [...]