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ICN MS Fitness Model Pro

ICN MS FITNESS MODEL PRO and World Natural Games Pro Fitness Champion @abbeyyule_icnpro_mfapro feature in several publications following her spectacular win in Canberra in early November. The link below is the NZ Herald article. Read about Abbey’s journey from first-time competitor to Pro World Champion. NZ Herald – Bay of Plenty Times

Bowel Cancer Survivor Now Top Body Builder

Te Arawa wāhine Lisa Maxwell is among the 2800 people diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in Aotearoa. But she survived, and four years on is in the best shape of her life, is a personal trainer at a gym in Invercargill with clients including Jolene Jones, and competing in the unconventional, extreme sport of body-building.

Muscle Memories

Several Police Association members put their bodies on the line in 2023 – in natural, or no drugs, bodybuilding. Overall, Police members did extremely well in 2023, especially in ICompete Natural (ICN) national and international events,” Police Sport bodybuilding co-ordinator Constable Shannon Bowden says. Hawke’s Bay constables Shane Gordon and Michelle Hellyer, his partner, led […]

2022 Hawke’s Bay Article “NZ Herald”

Bodybuilders from all over New Zealand are preparing to attend Hawke’s Bay’s first-ever natural Muscle and Model Championships.

Anywhere from 70 to 80 contestants are expected, including lots of locals. There are also athletes from as far away as Cromwell, Dunedin and Christchurch.

Building Body Confidence on National Stage

A mum-of-three who lost her athletic identity after damaging both her achilles tendons is now breaking barriers and redefining perceptions in the world of bodybuilding. Kristina Moore, who lives in Katikati but works for Hauraki District Council in Paeroa

From Bloated to Bodybuilder

Gina has competed in the ICN federation on a number of occasions and has been very successful on the stage. Gina is a first-class athlete who always brings her best and is always tough competition in her classes.