QUESTION'S & ANSWERS WITH TROJAN'S 2009 MS NABBA BRITAIN OVERALL WINNER...JO SPERRING

When NRG Gymnasium opened in Shirehampton yesterday, 2 of Trojan's sponsored bodybuilder's Jo Sperring and Dan Barry went down to check it out for themselves, we grabbed Jo and sat down with her to find out what her plans are for the 2010 season, and what motivates her to keep coming back year after year! (Jo on the cover of Beef Magazine right)

TN: How long have you been training now?
Jo: 12 years now, training & competing, my first show was a bet I made with a freind, I didn't think anything would come of it, but I definately caught the bug and was hooked from then on in.

TN: What was your first show you competed in?
Jo: I used to train at a local gym called Gym & Tonic, they held their own show so I competed in that, didn't place but loved it!

TN: When did you win your first show?
Jo: I won the NABBA West Britain in 1997 when it was held in Bath, and I've actually won the West for the past 4 years in a row now, and finally won the overall at the NABBA Britain last year.

TN: That must have been a great feeling?
Jo: Yes, when you put your heart and soul into a sport, and I've had 2nd's, 4th's and 5th's before, but to finally win it was the iceing on the cake.




TN: What other show's did you compete in last year?
Jo: The NABBA World Championships in Slovakia where I placed 5th.

TN: So what are your favourite products you are using at the moment?
Jo: I use Muscletech Supplements, Nanovapour, Celltech and Nitrotech mainly, and more recently Trojan's Glutamine to help me recover after workouts.

TN: What is your training split at the moment?
Jo: I train everyday bar Fridays and Saturdays, they are my rest days! One body part per session. I have recently started my prep for this years NABBA Britain and am doing 30 mins of cardio a day, mainly on the treadmill, only 17 weeks to go!

TN: Whats your diet like at the moment?
Jo: It eat 6 meals a day, my main source of protein is chicken at the moment.

TN: Why do you bodybuild, and what keeps you motivated?
Jo: It's more to do with increasing my self esteem, and I hate being told that I cant do something! It's definately a hobbie for me, some people knit, some people drink, I find it very satisfying to be on stage in front of 1000's of people!



TN: What are your goals for 2010?
Jo: My main goal is to win the NABBA Universe, and to do my own calender!

TN: What's your favourite food?
Jo: ICE CREAM! Can't get enough of the stuff!

TN: And the first thing you eat when you get off stage?
Jo: Chocolate, after the NABBA World's last year, myslef and Dan Barry sat up all night eating chocolate, we couldnt believe how much we'd got through the next day!


TN: Final thoughts and thanks?
Jo: I would like to thank Trojan Nutrition for believing in me and having faith in my potential, it takes alot for a company to put their money where their mouth is and actually support a bodybuilder so I'm very thankfull to Mike and Julie!


Jo will be keeping Trojan up to date with her progress for this years NABBA Britain, and we will be posting pictures soon! Have a look at this clip from Jo winning the NABBA Britain 2009!

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NEW GYM OPEN'S IN SHIREHAMTON...

A new gym officially opened in Shirehampton today!

The NRG Gymnasium is the second gym to be opened by local businessman and a long time freind of Mike & Julie at Trojan, and is fully equipped to the MAX, and sure to be a hit with any serious trainers in the area.

It Provides:

Similar features/equipment to Risk Gymnasium in Gloucester Road.

Two seperate gyms for family and weight training.

New state of the art top of the range Nautilus equipment.

Dumbells up to 70kg!!

Sauna and jacuzzi.

Plasma Tv's.

Juice Bar.

Spinning classes run on a regular basis, between 6pm and 8pm.

I can honestly say it is the nicest gym I've been to in Bristol, and definately has the best equipment around for sure! Anyone looking to get in shape, and certainly anyone about to start contest prep should go down and check it out.

NRG launched the gym officially today at 12.30, and those lucky enough to know about it where treated to a BBQ and drinks all day!!

Trojan's sponsored Bodybuilders Jo Sperring and Dan Barry got down to NRG before it opened to check out the new equipment for themselves and have a walk around the place!

They were definately impressed, and were thinking about ways they could get a free membership!!

Check out these pictures from Today!!

NRG's Cardio area features everything you need with state of the art equipment.


NRG is one of the only gym's in the South West to have a Biometric Finger Print Reader for it's members!! Gone are the days of forgetting, loosing or lending your membership card.. all you need is your finger! The Readers are supplied by EASYDENTIC.COM, if you are interested in obtaining this technology for your gym please contact Mike on 07525801567!


Dan & Jo with NRG Gym Manager Nigel. Nigel used to be a personal trainer at a local gym but jumped at the chance to manage NRG!


Below are some pics of Dan and Jo trying out the new kit, all of the equipment here in NRG is Top of the range and is sure to make you ache in places you never think could ache!! NABBA Mr Junior Britain 2009 Dan Barry tries out the Chest Press below.


Jo & Dan talk through the movement of the Seated Row Machine.


Jo is loving the Shoulder Press, you can't see from here but she is pressing the STACK!


Jo gets back on the Seated Row, you can use one arm at a time to maximise fatigue on each lat.


Tickets to the GUN SHOW!!


This was rep number 1000 for Dan Barry on the wide grip pull up's!!!





Jo stops to do some babysitting!!


Dan has a way with the weights, but not with babies unfortunately!


All done, time for food!


We dragged in a member of the public to pose for this shot with Dan and Jo.


The homeless guy had enough and decided to put Dan & Jo to shame with a pose down!!


NRG's Opening Times are:

8AM - 9PM
Monday to Friday

10AM - 8PM
Saturday and Sunday

Ladies exclusive in the front gym!!

9AM to 11AM - Monday, Wednesday and Friday

12PM to 2PM - Saturday and Sunday

Find NRG at:

1-3 High Street

Shirehampton

BRISTOL

BS11 0DT

Call in and see Nigel at NRG and see what flexible membership options they have, monthly fees start from as little as £30!!! Or if you are slightly older only £24!!!

Check out their official website by clicking on the NRG Banner on the right hand side of this blog. It's definately worth a visit!

Rodriguez sets his sights for this year's NABBA West Britain.....

Local bodybuilder Roberto Rodriguez, long time friend of Trojan is competing this year in Exeter, after a 5 year lay off.

Roberto last stepped on stage at the NABBA West Britain back in 2005 and won the Novice Catagory in his first ever show, and is now keen to win his Class again.

Check out these pictures of Roberto from 2005.




Roberto's training partner Ryan is also competing for the tfirst time this year in the Junior Class and is hoping to follow in Roberto's footsteps by winning!!

We will be posting some more pictures of these 2 soon!

Dave Guest Wins NABBA Mr England 2009

Here are some more picture's of Dave Guest at the NABBA England last year where he took the overall.....




And here are a couple of shots from the NABBA West last year where Dave also took the Overall in his first ever show.





Trojan sponsor Dave, and you can see him on stage when he guest poses at this years NABBA West. See the blog for details on the show, and make sure you sign up if you are going to attend the show... competing or just watching!!

Watch Jay Cutler train Arms 24.12.09 in Golds Vegas

For any training, supplement and diet advice you need, come and visit us at our Lock up Mon- Saturday.

We hope to see you there!

A Day with Trojan.....

Another busy day at the Trojan Lock up on Broomhill Road!!

Customer's never come in one's! It's normally none, or 20 at a time!

We had a variety of people from different sporting backgrounds at the lockup today, from a bodybuilder picking up his UBOS Meal Replacements as he starts his contest prep for a UKBFF Show, a Thai Kick Boxer who is looking to gain some lean muscle picked up his USN Pure Protein, and a couple of guys from a local Rugby Team popped in to get their Whey protein to help them supplement their weight training programme.

Have a look at these pictures from today, we managed to get Julie in one of them even though she was desperate to avoid the camera!!
Below is the Trojan Wall of Fame!! Here is where all the athlete's who have competed put their pictures!



Grab yourself some Trojan Apparell... T-Shirts, Vest's and Hoodie's are available.


Spoilt for choice there fella's. We stock everything and anything, from fat burners, mass gainers, whey proteins, meal replacements, testosterone boosters, creatine, glutamine, BCAA's from companies such as BSN, Muscletech, USN and many more, and not to mention Trojan's New line line of Supplementation!!


And there's Julie hard at work!!


Trojan are open 6 days a week, so drop in and see us!

Jay Cutler's thought's on the Winning the 2009 Mr Olympia

Jay Cutler is sponsored by MuscleTech, you can get the full range of MuscleTech Supplement's at Trojan Nutrition, just ring us or pop down and see us!

Rubino Brother's target 2010 for big things!

Brother's Mike & Rich Rubino are competing this year together for the first time, but not at the same show unfortunately!! It's undecided as to which brother is the most fortunate not to be facing the other one!! But if they were in the same show, there's a good chance they would be stood side by side competing for the Overall!!

Younger brother Rich (pictured left) who has just turned 23 will be competing in his first show at the NABBA West. He has been training since he was 17, and is finally going to make it on stage this year, the long awaited debut is nearing!! Rich is hoping to follow in his brother's footsteps and take the First Timer Title home with him, but Rich will also be entering the Class 4, so a first place in both catagories would be some achievement!

Rich is logging his progress with his own Blog...www.richscontestdiary.blogspot.com
where he will be posting pictures and video's on a weekly basis so have a look.



Older brother Mike (pictured left bottom) made his debut in 2008 by wining the NABBA West Britain First Timer catagory in fine style. He qualified for the Britain Finals but decided not to compete due to other commitments. Many friends, family and especially Trojan were dissapointed not see Mike on stage at the Britain in 2008, as the word was that a top 2 placing was his for the taking!

Mike took the 2009 season off due to becoming a Dad, but is keen to step on stage again this year at the UKBFF London & South East Show in May. He used the year off to prep local lad Dan Hall to a 3rd Place in the NABBA 2009 First Timers and a 2nd place in the Class 2. If you want prepping for any show in 2010, contact Mike at mikerubino@redkskinsrule.com.

Both Mike & Rich have been using Trojan's products for quite some time now,
Mike said, "I met Mike from Trojan back in 2005, and since then he has hepled and advised me on numerous things, including my contest prep for the NABBA West 2008. I definately couldn't have done it without Trojan, and I'm looking forward to representing them in the UKBFF this year."

Mike & Rich also regulary use TROJAN WHEY PROTEIN, CREATINE & GLUTAMINE, and will continue to use them during their contest prep for this year.

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Bristol Personal Trainer Aiming for the Stars this Year!

Local Bristol Personal Trainer Rob Jones has his sights set on making a real impact this year in the UKBFF London & South East Show on May 16th.

Rob placed 2nd in the UKBFF South Coast Show last year behind the eventual overall winner Judah Jackson, but pushed him all the way to the pose down!


Rob hits a most muscular, which was unlucky for the guy stood next to him! (above)


Symetry round, Rob takes centre with Judah Jackson (right) and Periklis Theodoridis (left).


The ab's and thigh shot is one of Rob's strongest, which is clear to see here!


Rob takes 2nd, and is clearly dissapointed, but is vowing to be back this year bigger and better than ever!

Trojan have been working with Rob for some time now, and they will work together to get Rob Prepped for the London & South East show just around the corner.

Rob begins dieting in February, and he will be pulling out all of the stops to come away with the win and a qualification to the UKBFF Britain Finals in October.

Last year's Overall winner at the UKBBF Finals was Zach Khan, after years of coming in too heavy with poor conditioning, he finally turned up 20 pounds lighter, ripped, took the title, and follwed James Llewellyn's footsteps by getting his IFBB Pro Card!

The Rock in Portsmouth this Year!

UKBFF SOUTH COAST 2010 UPDATE:

The UKBFF South Coast 2010 show will be held at Portsmouth Guildhall on Sunday 18th April.

This years Guest Star will be IFBB-PRO RONNY 'THE ROCK' ROCKEL.



Name: Ronny Rockel

Height: 5ft 6ins

Weight: 220 contest; 240 off season

Birthdate: July 12th 1972

Birthplace: Schlema, Germany
Home: Zwickau, Germany
Marital Status: Lives with his Girlfriend
Occupation: Skilled tiler, now professional BodyBuilder & fitness trainer



Contest History

2009 Mr. Olympia 7th

2009 Arnold Classic 10th

2009 Ironman Pro 3rd

2008 Romania GP 2nd

2008 Mr. Olympia 14th

2008 New York Pro 3rd

2008 New Zealand Grand Elite Pro 6th

2008 Australian Grand Prix 6th

2008 Arnold Classic 13th

2007 Australian Grand Prix 2nd

2007 Colorado Pro 4th

2007 Mr. Olympia 11th

2006 Amsterdam Grand Prix 3rd

2005 Australian Grand Prix 1st

Check out this video of Ronnie Rockel...



If you are thinking of competing this year and need some help and advice please get in touch with Trojan and we will be more than happy to help out!

Bidder's looking to Dominate the NABBA West Junior's this Year!

At just 17 years of age Jake Bidwell has been competing for a year already!
His first show was the Nabba England 2009 Juniors, where he placed an incredible Second! Following his success at that show, he continued on to the Nabba Allsports Novice Britain Finals Under 18, where Jake placed 1st!!!

Check out these shots taken of Jake on stage last year...







Jake is currently Training for the NABBA West Britain and from there he is aiming to compete in the NABBA England and hopefully place first to get an invite to the Universe and a Sponsorship from Mike and Julie at Trojan.

Trojan are always looking for New Athlete's they can advise and help, if you are interested in Sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch!

Local Personal Trainer aiming high for this years NABBA West!!

Local Personal Trainer Laura Butler is hoping to do well at this year's NABBA West Britain after her 3rd Place at the NABBA Britain in November 2009.

She is now dieting hard to come in her best shape for the West Area Show in April, where she will be competing in the Toned Figure category. Laura is hoping to move up to Trained Figure next year!

Check out these picture's from last year, and Laura will be updating us with progress picture's as she gets closer to the show.




Laura is also a fully certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, check out her website... www.action-fitness.co.uk

Trojan will be supporting Laura all the way!

Back Training with Phil Heath...

In no pose does Phil Heath's back look more impressive then this
twisting three- quarters back shot,made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger.



He uses Wide grip pull up's to warm up and his favourite exercise is the one arm dumbell row.



Heath is on track to add even more back size without disturbing
his symmetry and lines.




Once criticized for lacking lat thickness,heath show us he's now
got back.





With one of the most inpressive backs on the Olympia Stage last year, see how Heath hit's his back from all angles,and how it has improved over the past couple of years.

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Is anyone's money on Heath winning the Mr Olympia this year!??
Check out this Phil Heath Training Video.