Promoting, Practicing, & Encouraging The Community of Natural Bodybuilding in Iowa & Around the World
Promoting, Practicing, & Encouraging The Community of Natural Bodybuilding in Iowa & Around the World
NANBF classic Physique criteria GUIDELINES
This year there are new posing guidelines for the classic physique category. As you can see in the pictures below, these poses go back to the “old school” era of bodybuilding. The goal here is to display symmetry along with proper presentation with the classic poses. Competitors should still be prepared to do the traditional […]
NATURAL IOWA COMPETITOR PROFILE: John Worley
John Worley won his IPE pro card at the 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa in Men’s Physique. Not only is it a story about him and the medical condition he had to overcome, but but how he and his wife accomplished their goals as a couple. You can see John’s live FB video after his big […]
2019 NANBF NATURAL IOWA INFORMATION
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the NANBF Natural Iowa and we are super excited! The date is set for May 11th, 2019 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa! Come be a part of one of the longest running drug-tested competitions in the country! This is an IPE Pro Qualifier. You can review the 2018 results […]
NATURAL IOWA COMPETITOR PROFILE: Laura Hilkemann
Laura Hilkemann won her IPE pro card at the 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa in Figure. Her story is a great example of why so many people enjoy natural competitions. You can see Laura’s live FB video after her big win here: https://www.facebook.com/naturaliowa/videos/10156341405297418/ In the words of Paul Harvey, below is the “rest of the story” […]
NATURAL IOWA COMPETITOR PROFILE: David Bryant
David Bryant won his IPE pro card at the 2018 NANBF Natural Iowa in Figure. He did it while experiencing two life events as well! You can see David’s live FB video after his big win here: https://www.facebook.com/naturaliowa/videos/10156340426487418/. In the words of Paul Harvey, below is the “rest of the story” to the stage: What […]
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 […]