Governor Palin the runner

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Conventional running is my sanity,” Gov. Palin says. Having recently given birth to her fifth child, the governor is trying to get back to her old workout routine. She was running 7 to 10 miles almost every day but switched to aerobics classes at her gym when she became pregnant. She has worked her way back up to running three miles every other day.

In the summer, when it’s always light, she’ll sometimes run as late as midnight. In the dead of winter, when it’s dark, she sneaks in an afternoon run, or else grudgingly runs on the treadmill at home or at the gym in the evening. Gov. Palin keeps dumbbells at home, but she says most of her upper body strength comes from snowmobiling with her family. “It’s the best upper body workout you could ever have,” she says. “You’re maneuvering through hundreds of pounds of powder.”

Lori Braun of femalemuscle.com

Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Adam Lea
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Originally from Nantucket, Massachusetts, Jennifer Searles started out in athletics as a skater and later switched to figure competitions. She earned her pro card in 2004, and then retired in 2007 after a successful three years of competition. Even though we won’t see her onstage anymore, a great selection of Jennifer Searles photos are available on shemuscle.

image via shemuscle.com

Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Patricia
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One of the best exercises for the hamstrings. Also can be the one of the best exercises to watch ladies do at the gym:

- Stand with a shoulder width or narrower stance. Grasp dumbbells to each side.
- With knees straight, lower dumbbells or barbell by bending hips until hamstrings are tight, or just before lower back bends.
- Lift the dumbbells by extending hips until straight.
- Pull shoulders back slightly at top of lift if rounded.
- Repeat for as many reps as you plan.

Demo photo:

Better demo photo:

Don’t forget to check out girlsgotlegs for the best selection of muscular leg photos available online

Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Patricia
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Aphrodisiacs are believed to stimulate the sex drive and increase sexual performance. Aphrodisiac foods have been used as far back as the Romans and the Greeks to increase sexual powers.

Here are some calorie free aphrodisiac spices to spice up your love life:

Aniseed: The Greeks and Romans believed that aniseed had special sexual powers. There are many uses for this aphrodisiac food and some people believe that sucking on the seeds will increase your libido.

Nutmeg: Chinese women believed that nutmeg was an aphrodisiac food and that it increased sexual desire, thereby contributing to procreation during fertility.

Ginger: Ginger root can be eaten raw, cooked, or crystallized. Ginger is a circulatory system stimulant which is said to increase sexual powers and desire.

Sweet basil: Some people believe that basil stimulates the sex drive and boosts fertility. It is also believed to create a sense of well being in our bodies and minds.

Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Patricia
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Never let it be said we don’t listen to our readers, so per a request here are some more photos of the good doctor:

Dr. Dena Westerfield is a Florida native, and juggles a full time chiropractic practice with her competitive schedule and training as a pro bodybuilder. She made her IFBB pro debut in 2006, and some of her best lifts are a 315lbs bench, 165lb curl and a 1,500lb leg press.

Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Patricia
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The 2008 NOC North American Championships start today, and the ladies are all weighed in and ready to go. With four pro cards for the ladies up for grabs, expect to see some fine physiques presented.

Christena Rhodes photo from the weigh in:

Full photo gallery of the weigh-ins is available here on MD’s site.

Posted on August 29th, 2008 by Patricia
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Dr. Dena Westerfield is one of five IFBB female pros I can think of that have their name prefaced with “Dr”. Just earning a MD or PhD is impressive to me, let alone coupling that achievement with building a world class physique.

Interestingly enough, I can’t think of any male pros that are “Dr’s”. What’s my point? None really, I just find it an interesting tidbit.

Photo by Tomnine

Posted on August 28th, 2008 by Patricia
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These ladies and their bodies, should be stand out enough to be recognizable, even without faces….

Click on each image to view full size.

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The New York based figure professional and fitness model has now retired from competiton. A shemuscle model, Tara was always known onstage for super defined abs. Here is a short preview video of Tara you can watch or download to your PC.

image by genex

Posted on August 28th, 2008 by Patricia
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