Levi Vaoga, Mr Mitre 10 goes large. Mar 10

The jovial 200kg giant Levi Vaoga has told us many times "Big is Good". But Mr Mega Mitre 10 hasn't always been the Mr Big of NZ commercials. By his own admission he says he was a ‘skinny little kid' but he had big dreams of being like Superman.

"Most kids when they grow up want to be a policeman or fireman but I wanted to be the World's Strongest Man". From the age of 9 and up to his teens, no rock would go unturned...or in Levi's case unlifted. He'd lift cars, rocks, logs, anything that was large and heavy he found a way to move it.

While most of us know Levi as a Strongman, Levi did dabble in bodybuilding in his youth. At 18 he competed once in Taranaki but 'thankfully I don't have any pics' he says. " I competed as a junior and weighed around 80kg. It took a lot of discipline, you know lots of organizing of food, tuna, chicken, veges. It was mentally tough and I couldn't do much socializing as everything was centred around training and eating. I did the show but found bodybuilding wasn't for me but I carried on with the training".

Feilding a Hunk. Aaron Kibblewhite, Mar 10

Aaron 8 wks from
NABBA Akl

Hunky Aaron Kibblewhite looks like he can step on stage tomorrow with his already lean and hard condition, but sorry ladies we'll have to wait until April 24 to see him in his sexy posing trunks when he steps on stage for the NABBA Auckland champs contest.

Aaron (37), lives and breathes sports. He first started weight training at 15 and now owns Inspire Fitness in Feilding, no doubt inspiring many of his clients to achieve their body goals.

Before that he was a NZ representative in cycling, then competed in his show in 2000 weighing at 89kg. Nowadays, Aaron at 183cm competes at 94kg while weighing around 112kg in the off season.

What were your achievements before bodybuilding?
NZ rep cyclists for 5 years. Competed in 1 world champs two Oceania games. Held several NZ titles and Oceania titles. NZ record holder also.

Why did you want to compete? and how much did you weigh
My first show was Manawatu champs in 2000. I competed to take my training to another level rather than just plod along with no goal! I would have been about 89kg on stage.

Contest achievements?
I competed in 2000 and 2001 then I had a 7 year break. I started back competing again last year 2009.

Mr Manawatu 2001 novice Phys, Mr Manawatu 2009 open phys and runner up Mr Hawkes Bay 2009 open phys.

A Classic Hunk, Aron Noble 09

Unlike many high schools where students would find it a chore going to art, health or PE class, we would imagine no student would dare miss these at a Hastings High School especially when they have a classic hunk like Aron Noble teaching them.

Coupled with his daily teaching, Aron also runs weight training classes for his students which no doubt has inspired future bodybuiliders in the making. And what an experienced competitor and teacher to inspire them!

Aron, 34, has competed since 1998 and achieved great success. With his great lines, classic proportions and always immaculate condition Aron has cemented himself as one of the best athletes for his height to weight ratio in NZ.

Perhaps Aron can teach us a thing or 2 about his philosophy on bodybuliding.
Let's find out!

Aron Noble
1st Classic Men
NZFBB Nats 09

Mike Kingsnorth's Aussie Grand Prix Aim, Jan 10

Part 2 of Mike's video.
In this episode Mike talks about contest dieting, cardio and the possibility of being on stage with Kai Greene.

Click here for part 2.

	Kiwi IFBB Pro Mike Kingsnorth is 7 weeks out from competing at the IFBB Australian Grand Prix and he is working super hard! In part 1 of a 2 part video we catch up with Mike as he thrashes his legs with the help of his training partner Steve Papps. Steve is also competing in the amateur section of the Grand Prix. Click left pic to watch video	Mike and Lisa
23 Jan 2010
		Steve and Mike

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Stan 'the Super Man' Tautalanoa

Stan 'the Super Man' Tautalanoa has put himself into the record books for an impressive competitive year. In 2009 he competed in 14 shows, placing 1st in his class in 12 shows, placed 2nd once and won 9 Overall Titles. A record we're sure won't be broken for a long time.

Go Figure TV caught up with Stan at the NABBA Nationals to find out why he put himself through a gruelling schedule and how he stayed in condition.

Click pic to watch pics from his comp and posing routine.

Hunk of the Moment

Levi Vaoga, Mr Mitre 10 goes large. Mar 10

Feilding a Hunk. Aaron Kibblewhite, Mar 10

A Classic Hunk, Aron Noble 09

Mike Kingsnorth's Aussie Grand Prix Aim, Jan 10

Stan 'the Super Man' Tautalanoa

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