Greg Mawson Muscles Up, Apr 10

Greg, 04

Once a 'cuddly' chef, Greg Mawson of Napier has turned around his eating habits to cook up an athletic physique that many would envy.

But it was a different story in 04. Greg wasn't super obese but at 33%, he felt uncomfy in his body so he decided to make a change to his eating and exercise habits.

Now 6 years on, and only 2 years of competitive bodybuilding under his belt Greg has competed in nearly 20 shows and has already amassed numerous regional titles.

Soon he's off to compete in the INBA Dubbo show in Australia and then a number of NABBA shows in NZ are lined up. But first we asked Greg what it was like when he was fat and what advice he'd give to those wanting to lose weight.

Greg, 09

1. You were quite heavy before you started training and probably in bad eating habits, what sorts of food were you eating and what was your lifestyle like? did you do any exercise?
I was at the gym on and off for years just doing resistance training, mainly working the "ego" muscles. Very seldom did I do legs!. I was never really getting anywhere and not gauging my results. I especially didn't have any goals. I had no idea of what nutrition would assist at that stage other than the base they teach you from tech (I am a qualified Chef) So I did train at the gym, probably into the overtraining category, especially as I didn't have the nutrition to make it all work. Cardio? What was that?

2. What was your weight at your heaviest? what year was that?
I was 117kg peaking at 2004, which isn't majorly obese for my height of 185cm but I had a body fat percentage of 33%. I "hid" it well as I am quite broad across the shoulders but I held a hell of a lot on my gut.

3. When you were 'fat', did you think you could ever look like those muscly guys on stage?
Never. I used to look at bodybuilding magazines and dream, but also think that they aren't real people. Or perhaps that was an excuse. With all the lies you get from supplement adverts it's easy to think "I'll never look like that. It won't work like that for me." I guess it used to motivate me to doing a few abdominal sessions here and there, but still not the rest of the nutrition to make it work.

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".

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
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		Steve and Mike

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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

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Feilding a Hunk. Aaron Kibblewhite, Mar 10

A Classic Hunk, Aron Noble 09

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