Shane Raymond

Shane is a 29 year old natural bodybuilder. He has been competing for two years but been training for about 11 years. In his first year of completion, he won the B.N.B.F central novice/overall title 2009 and the N.P.A. British novice title. In 2010, Shane won the BNBF central heavyweight titile and came 2nd in the BNBF British final.

Shane trains 4-5 times per week using a 3 week rotation program that consists of pre-exhaust, volume and heavy work outs using basic movements with free weights. Shane sticks to a healthy balanced diet all year round to stay in shape. One of his aims in life is to build the best natural physique he possibly can through consistent training and dieting and maybe win a world title, His other interests are eating out and spending time with friends and family.

 

Richard Elston

Rich is 24 years of age and from Birmingham. He is a fully qualified N.A.S.M Expert Personal Trainer and Sports Supplementation Specialist for Tropicanafitness.com.

He has been a Personal trainer since 2006 and fully enjoys helping numerous amounts of people realize their full potential and get themselves into great shape. Working out isn’t just a hobby for Rich, it’s a way of life. The dream to be in fitness magazines has always been a top goal for Rich since he was young and he shows that if you dedicate yourself to what you love doing and don’t hold back then you can enjoy the benefits of your success. Check out an interview with Rich at; http://muscle-munch.com/muscle-munch-talks-with-fitness-model-richard-grenade-abs-elston.html

 

Jamie Alderton

Jamie is a 26 year old natural bodybuilder. He started competing last year and came 2nd at the BNBF Southern in June 2010 and took home the British Novice Musclemania title in September 2010.

Jamie recently left the forces having served 7 years and being on active duty in Baghdad, Iraq. He has always been fit and healthy but since leaving the Army he has focused all his energy into training and enjoying the benefits of his hard work. The biggest piece of advice he could give anyone wanting to get into shape is don’t be afraid to ask questions and do your research. The information is out there! Check out Jamie’s fitness blog at http://www.askjayfitness.com/

 

Claire Harper

Claire is a leading UK bodybuilder, fitness model, professional dancer and aerialist. She is the world Fitness Model 2010. She also runs smartshake in the UK (www.smartshake.co.uk) Some of her achievements are:NPA British Finals Miss Figure 2009 2nd Place and Best Presentation
NPA Yorkshire Miss Figure 2009 2nd Place & Best Presentation
NPA British Finals Miss Figure 2008 4th Place
NPA North West Miss Figure 2008 1st Place
NPA Yorkshire Miss Figure 2008 4th Place
NPA British Miss Figure 2008 4th Place

BNBF Miss British Finals Figure 2009 2nd Place
BNBF Miss Northern Figure 2009 1st Place
BNBF Miss British Finals Figure 2008 2nd Place
BNBF Northern Miss Figure 2nd Place 2008 & Best Presentation
WFF Miss Fitness Figure 2009 2nd Place
NABBA North West Miss Trained Figure 2009 2nd Place
FAME UK Miss Figure 2009 1st Place Claire loves to stay active and plays lots of sports. She also attends regular dance training, gymnastics and circus school

 
James St Leger

James St Leger

James is a 27 yr old Personal Safety Training Instructor and firearms officer with the police. He is also a qualified personal trainer. He is a regional champion swimmer, MMA fighter and enjoys grappling. James won the Maximuscle Dragan Challenge at Bodypower 2010 and followed this by winning the Mens Health Davidoff Champion Challenge in October. He was also at Seni 2010 taking part in his 1st 10 man Dragan Challenge (with Maximuscle) where he successfully outlifted the successive combined efforts of 10 people. James is the 2011 Men’s Health / Reebok Zig Tech Challenge champion and 2012 face and body of Bodypower. For more information on training / diet go to http://www.facebook.com/james.St.Leger.Fitness

 

Kirk Miller

Kirk is 28 years of age and a plumber by trade. He won the Men’s Health Cover Model competition in 2010. He started playing football at a young age and was an apprentice at Coventry City FC. This is where his interest in the gym started. He played semi pro football up until 2 years ago .
Kirk is looking to complete his Level 3 NVQ in Personal Training as he feels his heart belongs in the fitness His webiste www.kirkmiller.co.uk has information about training / diet etc.

 

Nyisha Jordan

Nyisha has been a dancer for 17 years and decided to move into fitness 4 years ago. She qualified as a personal trainer and now works with a number of clients in the Mayfair area of London. She competed in her first UK bodybuilding competition in 2010 and won the muscle model catagory. In November 2010 she went to Las Vegas for the FAME competition and won the gold medals in both the muscle model and figure classes. Nyisha has been in a number of fitness magazines including Muscle and Fitness and has worked with Getty images . She was the main model in the Escape Reebok journal. Nyisha won the Fitness Figure class at the Fitness Britain

 

Melih Cologlu

Melih is Team Grenade’s first US athlete. He lives in Florida and along with his wife (who is a national level figure competitor), runs a personal training business. Melih got involved in athletics from a young age with dreams of making it to NCAA level. He competed in NCAA Division 1 Water Polo and Swimming for USC and St Francis, whilst studying Business Management.

He started competing within the last 2 years in the NPC Men’s Physique division. This division is judged based on looks, muscular conditioning, symmetry as well as great stage presence. He competed in his first Physique show March 2011 and became the EASTERN USA CHAMPION which qualified him for TEAM UNIVERSE, North Americans. After being featured at www.cutandjacked.comhe also became a Specialist Writer for this great website that provides the latest info on bodybuilding and fitness. Melih runs a website www.ironlifeforever.blogspot.com, which gives custom competition diet and exercise programs.

 
   
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