Jaime-Lynn Oliver is a fitness model from Kolowna British Columbia in Canada. She recently placed third in the Novis Fitness Model contest in the Fame Canadia Nationals. She is a forester, so I suppose you could call her a lumberjack. She says despite the fact that her job is incredibly physically demanding, preparing for her first contest was even more so. The blonde hair and golden tan work beautifully with Jaime-Lynn’s pearly white smile. more Jaime-Lynn Oliver
Ljubov Dreskova
It was difficult to find very much in the way of accurate biographical information on this Russian fitness model and female bodybuilder. Ljubov Dreskova appears to be in her 30’s and about medium height (5’5″ or so). She has a very exotic look and based on recent photographs she still lives, trains, and competes in Russia. Ljubov has a very symmetric upper and lower body, and seems to have contest prep down pat considering her low bodyfat and even tan. more Ljubov Dreskova
Beth Polisson
Beth Polisson is very much a fitness model extraordinaire. She has the smile, the poses, and of course the physique. This lady has some rock hard abs. Can’t catch them at a bad angle or in bad light. She started out at the tender age of 3, not as a fitness competitor but as a soccer player. She played all the way through college and sort of graduated into weight training and leading others into her fitness lifestyle through instruction and inspiration.
Beth is 28 years old. She stands 5’6″ tall and weighs about 137 lbs. more Beth Polisson
Erin Marie Garrett
Some people can apparently do it all. Erin Marie Garrett is one of those gals. She happens to be a defensive end for the Dallas Desire Lingerie Football League team. She has worked as a television broadcaster for TWC in Texas. Erin’s voice is sexy enough to land her a spot on radio stations promoting a motocross tour. She’s been in commercials for New Balance, Ironman Fitness, Muscle Milk, and others. She won two Europa NPC trophies, won the Miss Florida Fitness competition in 1999, and Miss Southern Fitness too. She is a dancer, vocalist, choreographer, whew gets me tired just trying to describe her. more Erin Marie Garrett
Julie Bourassa
Julie Bourassa is a 36 year old French Canadian bodybuilder. She is nothing to sneeze at. She stands 5’5″ and weighs 180 lbs off season when she isn’t competing. She usually competes at 160-165 lbs. She works a “day job” as a teacher of special needs students.
After reading about Julie, I really appreciate who she is and what she does. Even regular readers of this blog have different interests and preferences – some would say Julie is just too muscular. She is definitely carrying some mass and vascularity, and is a true female bodybuilder. But what I’m getting at goes deeper than that. Julie lifted weights and followed the bodybuilding lifestyle for a long time before she competed. Some people get into fitness and bodybuilding to try to make a buck or two, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Some seek the fame and the applause. Some, like Julie, appear to do it because they truly love it.
The amount of work and dedication to the sport that’s evident when I see the fruits of her labor (her body) is significant. more Julie Bourassa
Terri Turner
Terri Turner is probably one of the most beautiful IFFBB Figure Pros out there. She has a great physique, but her face and presence mark her as a true, talented standout when it comes to fitness models. Terri was raised in Virginia but now lives in Louisiana. She has a BS in Health Science and an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
Terry claims she’s never been very athletic or physically talented. She gave up on field hockey and dance in middle school or high school. She describes herself as a chubby teenager. She started doing tons of cardio and eating tiny amounts. She lost weight, but didn’t look too healthy. A trainer at the YMCA convinced her to start eating healthy and lifting weights. The rest is history, and Terri has plenty of it.
Her contest history (and top 5 or top 10 finishes) reads like a very thick book. She competes about four times a year, and always does extremely well. She started in 2006 and is still kicking booty today. more Terri Turner
Ocean Bloom
Yes, her name really is Ocean Bloom. Ocean currently works as a personal trainer in Vancouver British Columbia. She is very versatile and athletic. She teaches yoga, acts, regularly works as a fitness model, and is the managing editor for Status Fitness magazine. She has earned pro titles in fitness, figure, muscle model, and figure model. With 25 years of experience in gymnastics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and weightlifting, you probably don’t want to mess with her! more Ocean Bloom
Leah Walczak
Leah Walczak is a young lady who has started the fitness model lifestyle early and eagerly. She is 20 years old and living in Worcester Massachusetts. She isn’t a petite girl at 5’8″ and 130 solid pounds. She doesn’t compete as far as I know, but she works out constantly and it’s apparent. Her measurements are 32A-26-34. more Leah Walczak
Marika Johansson
Marika Johansson is a very muscular blonde bodybuilder. She grew up in Sweden with four brothers, so she really had no choice but to be active and athletic. Because her father and her brothers ended up powerlifting in the gym, it wasn’t too long before Marika ended up there too. This was at the tender age of 18. Cory Everson and Lenda Murray were two of her idols growing up. Now keep in mind, these aren’t fitness ladies, they are female bodybuilders who concentrated on mass.
Marika competed for the first time in 1992 and did a respectable 3rd place. Taking some time off for family health issues, she got back into the gym and into bodybuilding competitions and earned her pro card in the IFBB in 2005. more Marika Johansson
Laura Renata Barabas
Laura Benata Barabas describes herself as a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and fitness model. She is 35 years old and hails from Hungary. It’s not just gym work, she is very active in almost everything. Running, biking, swimming, rollerblading, and scooting around on jet skis. She started out in ballet and gymnastics. more Laura Beenata Barabas