KRISTINA Mendoza’s transformation from a spirited young gymnast to a professional bodybuilder is a captivating journey of resilience and determination. She turned perceived disadvantages into ...

Jay Cutler was one of the toughest bodybuilders on stage during his days as a pro bodybuilder. He still keeps his body fit even after stepping away from pro bodybuilding years ago. During his era, he ...

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – After a strenuous workout, Air Force Senior Airman Terrence Ruffin walks over to a row of mirrors in the gym and flexes the muscles in his chest, arms and legs. Ruffin ...

After traveling across the U.S., to compete in bodybuilding championships, Marcus Jefferson looks forward to encouraging local amateurs by giving them a chance to show off their of their hard work and ...

Month by month, week by week, and day by day, Danbury's Maurice "Moe" Castro is getting closer to his dream of becoming a professional natural bodybuilder. Castro, 24, who trains at the Danbury War ...

Senior Airman Terrence Ruffin was crushed when he washed out of training to be a Tactical Air Control Party specialist three years ago. To deal with the disappointment of losing his dream, he threw ...

Think posing is just for the stage? Chris Bumstead explains why it’s actually one of the most powerful tools in bodybuilding. Look at the top bodybuilders in the world, and there’s one thing most ...

In a few weeks, I’ll step onstage in a rhinestone bikini the size of a sandwich bag. I’ll be flexing under stadium lights, in 3-inch heels, after months of training, food prep, posing practice and ...

In June 2011, I competed in a figure/bodybuilding competition as a form of embodied research. This photograph shows me standing onstage during the Northern Alberta Bodybuilding Championships, wearing ...