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2007 IRON MAN PRO
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Toney Freeman
Ahmad Haidar
Aiman Faour
Clifton Torres
Daniele Seccarecci
David Henry
Eddie Abbew
Eryk Bui
Fabrizio Zittucro
Frank McGrath
Hidetada Yamagishi
Jason Arntz
Joel Stubbs
Kris Dim
Luke Wood
Mark Dugdale
Martin Kjellström
Moe El Moussawi
Marcus Haley
Roc Shabazz
Rusty Jeffers
Silvio Samuel
Rod Ketchens
Francesco Mazzotta
Sergey Shelestov

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NPC FIGURE COMPETITORS (tentative)
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Franci Alberding
Debbie Bell
Noreene L. Castillo
Michele Cogger
Danielle A. Edmonds
Sirvan Ergili
Kathy Fehringer
Dena Gunnoe
Dawn Kirkham
Elizabeth Laub
Cindy Martinez
Monica Mark
Megan Payan
Kathryn Payton
Tanya M. Peale
Venus Ramos
Alecia Rankovic
Diva Richards
Ann Treesukosol
Vanessa Van Overmeer
Soumaya Wilmore
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 January 12th, 2007 

IRON MAN PRO BODYBUILDING FITEXPO RETURNS TO PASADENA ON FEB. 16-18, 2007

Many of professional bodybuilding's greatest physiques will be on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium stage on Saturday, February 17, 2007, for the 18th Annual Vyotech Iron Man Pro Championships, presented by Bodybuilding.com and Gaspari Nutrition.

Competitors in the contest, promoted by Iron Man Magazine Publisher John Balik, will be vying for a record $30,000 in prize money, with $15,000 going to the winner.  For the first time, the top FIVE finishers will qualify to compete in the 2007 Mr. Olympia.

A press conference, featuring a weigh-in of all competitors, will be held on Friday, February 16 at 4 pm in the Expo Hall. A unique opportunity to MEET THE PROS will follow the weigh-in.  The main bodybuilding events will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 with the Men's Judging round at 10 am and the Men's and Figure Finals set for 7 pm.  For more info, visit www.ironmanpro.com

The Gaspari Nutrition NPC Figure Competition, featuring 35 of the industry's hottest female bodies, returns for its fourth year on the Expo stage. For Figure entry forms, please email helen@ironmanmagazine.com

Vyotech Nutritional's TheFitExpo, presented by Bodybuilding.com and Gaspari Nutrition, will run from February 16-18 at the Pasadena Center. TheFitExpo will have a great array of complimentary seminars covering health, fitness and training and a giant exhibition center filled with cutting edge companies offering the latest in products and services (and free gifts and samples to grab!). And, special guest, the newly crowned Mr. Olympia, JAY CUTLER joins the fun as well.

The First Annual Vyotech Iron Man FitExpo AFTER PARTY, scheduled for Saturday Night February 17th (10 pm to 1 am) at the gorgeous Pasadena Jazz Institute located directly across the street from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium (site of the Iron Man Pro XVIII Finals) in the Paseo Outdoor Mall. Featuring a live jazz trio with lead singer, a dance floor, mouthwatering appetizers from PF Changs, amazing desserts, complimentary tea and coffee, and a cash bar -- you CANNOT miss this event! Dress to impress. California Casual is requested. Celebrity bodybuilding and fitness guests will be in attendance. Additional tickets are only $25. (Party is included with the GoldVIP Package.)

To order tickets call 1-800-447-0008 or visit www.ironmanprotickets.com.  All requests for press credentials should be in writing via email to helen@ironmanmagazine.com or fax 805-385-3515. Get your confirmation early to avoid delays!

TheFitExpo:
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS UP FOR GRABS TO ATTENDEES!

Here's last year's Fittest Couple, Lana and Zac Titus!

Here is the big winner from last year in our bicep curl competition. Pictured is Stanley Soebinato being congratulated by celebrity host of the contest IFBB Pro Chris Cook.
 
This year's Vyotech Iron Man FitExpo weekend presented by bodybuilding.com and Gaspari Nutrition features FIVE ways for attendees to go home huge CASH winners!

So let the Benjamins get you motivated with your training with one month to go, and go home with your share of $4500! Be with us February 16-18, 2007 at The Pasadena Center

Here's the scoop:

Our famous Fittest Couple Contest is seeking the best couples in the crowd! Judges will be looking for stage presence, fit & toned physique & overall “couple” chemistry. Winners receive $2500 CASH on our big stage and a photo shoot & coverage in Iron Man Magazine!

And then, there's four big contests as part of The VPX MaXReps events:
BICEP CURL
PULL UP COMPETITION
BENCH PRESS and
PUSH UPS
Each contest offers $500 to the winner and YES the same person COULD win more than one event!

Thanks,

Your friends at TheFitExpo

National Fitness Productions and

Iron Man Magazine

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SHOW SCHEDULE
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Press Conference/Men’s Check-in, Friday, Feb. 16  at 4 p.m. (Expo stage)
Meet the Pros, Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. (Expo stage)
Men’s Judging:  Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Civic Auditorium)
Figure Judging: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. (Expo stage)
Men's and Figure Finals: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. (Civic Auditorium)
After Party: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10 p.m. (Pasadena Jazz Institute)
FitExpo Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun, Feb. 16, 17, 18 - visit www.thefitexpo.com


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TICKET ORDERING INFORMATION
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Call to order 1-800-447-0008 or online www.ironmanprotickets.com
Judging ($40) 
Finals ($75, $50)
TheFitExpo ($13 daily or $25 for 3 days)
After Party ($25)

*VIP Package ($125) includes Judging/Finals + 3-Day Expo pass, first 15 rows Orchestra seating and the 2007 IRON MAN Pro DVD. Limited seating. First come first serve.

**Gold VIP Package ($299) includes everything from the VIP Package but with even better seats plus After Party, exclusive training session with the pros, Bodybuilding.com's Bodyspace Gold Room party before the finals, photo with Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, and tons of free stuff from our sponsors. Package is limited to 100 people.


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VENUE
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Pasadena Center Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, California. Centrally located just 9 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. No video/recording devices or flash photography allowed.