Ryan Irwin, Author at Natural Iowa Muscle

NATURAL IOWA COMPETITOR PROFILE: Mel Benson

Mel Benson won her IPE pro card at the 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa in Figure. You wouldn’t know it, but this is Mel’s first contest and read below what made her step onstage. You can see Mel’s live FB video after her big win here: https://www.facebook.com/naturaliowa/videos/10156340895882418/. In the words of Paul Harvey, below is the […]

NATURAL IOWA COMPETITOR PROFILE: JOE GILMORE

Joe Gilmore won his IPE pro card at the 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa in Men’s Bodybuilding. Joe has worked hard for many years on this. We think you’ll enjoy his story, especially what got him into the sport of natural bodybuilding. You can see Joe’s live FB video after his big win here: https://www.facebook.com/naturaliowa/videos/10156340361572418/. In […]

Natural Iowa Competitor Profile: Michelle Marshall

Michelle Marshall won her IPE Masters pro card at the 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa. She also placed very well in the Open Figure class, winning her height class. You can see Michelle’s interview after her big win here. In the words of Paul Harvey, below is the “rest of her story” to the stage: What made […]

2018 NANBF Natural Iowa Results

The 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa marked the 24th anniversary of this competition! As has been the tradition, the competitor line up was stacked with over 100 competitors entered to show off their hard work and win an IPE pro card. The Hoyt Sherman Place theater was packed with an electric audience all day! A big […]

Natural Iowa supports Courage League Sports

Every year, the NANBF Natural Iowa supports a charitable organization that is doing good to the community and promoting active and healthy lifestyles. We are once again proud and excited to be supporting Courage League Sports this year! Courage League Sports Courage League Sports is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreational facility that offers year-round […]

Bodybuilding 101 Video 10 : Timing Considerations

Thank you for the feedback and comments for the Bodybuilding 101 video series! It’s been awesome to hear others have found value in them. The goal of this online seminar has been to provide information to people who are interested or starting on their journey to competing in a physique competition or just looking to learn […]

Bodybuilding 101 Video Series: 9 Contest Budgeting

Thank you for the feedback and comments for the Bodybuilding 101 video series! It’s been awesome to hear others have found value in them. The goal of this online seminar has been to provide information to people who are interested or starting on their journey to competing in a physique competition or just looking to learn […]

BODYBUILDING 101 VIDEO 8: Critical Aspect of Reverse Dieting After the Contest

Thank you for the feedback and comments for the Bodybuilding 101 video series! It’s been awesome to hear others have found value in them. The goal of this online seminar has been to provide information to people who are interested or starting on their journey to competing in a physique competition or just looking to learn […]

BODYBUILDING 101 VIDEO 7: THE STRATEGY AFTER THE CONTEST

Thank you for the feedback and comments for the Bodybuilding 101 video series! It’s been awesome to hear others have found value in them. The goal of this online seminar has been to provide information to people who are interested or starting on their journey to competing in a physique competition or just looking to learn […]

Bodybuilding 101 Video 6: How to Choose The Right Competition

Thank you for the feedback and comments for the Bodybuilding 101 video series! It’s been awesome to hear others have found value in them. The goal of this online seminar has been to provide information to people who are interested or starting on their journey to competing in a physique competition or just looking to […]