Seventeen women have stepped up to compete in the 2011 New York Pro Fitness. This will be the last chance for women to qualify for the 2011 Fitness Olympia, in the United States. Two more shows remain but are outside of the states. A number of the field will be making their pro debuts and its exciting to see what they bring to the pro scene. Jodi Boam is an exciting new-comer out of Canada and one to watch in the routine rounds. Carrie Simmons will bring the New York crowd to feet with her routine if its anything like her Team Universe performance. Camala Rodriquez and Bethany Wagner are the two favorites heading into the show based on their previous performances and standings in the big leagues. They were both in the top 6 at the Fitness International, both have pro wins and it could be a showdown between the two of them. Can anyone upset them? Absolutely but we wont find out until tonight. Heres my opinion on the field and some things to look for with each competitor.

HARDBODY BREAKDOWN:

Michelle Blank Special agent Blank is competing in her third fitness show EVER and first as an IFBB pro. She took some time off since turning pro at the 2010 NPC JR Nationals. If she tightened up her back side & refined her physique shell have a solid debut. Look for a little more muscle on her from last year.

Jodi Boam - One of the Canadian contingents, Jodi will be making her IFBB Pro debut. Typically, Canadian competitors bring more muscle and conditioning to their first show than others in the US. Thats because more muscle is needed in order to turn pro. She is a skilled gymnast & look for her to bring a rockn routine. The question will be where shes positioned in the physique round. She was crowned Canadas youngest fitness pro & brings a lot of energy to the stage.

Nicole Duncan - Nicole is always in the top with her routines and is one of the best performers in the biz. If she can nail her conditioning and come in with a tighter physique shell be in the mix for a top spot. Shell bring the house down tonight with her routine, lets hope she brings a physique to match and make things interesting.

Allison Ethier - Allison continues to improve and is right on the bubble of being in the mix. Look for her to be in the top two call-outs today and if she has a clean routine shell be in the running for a top five spot.

Melissa Frederick - Melissa recently competed in the Figure division and held her own. If she has a solid routine that will move her up in the mix of things. Shes another that continues to improve.

Ryall Graber-Vasani - Ryall brings a ton of energy to the stage and shes another that is on the bubble and could move up or down depending on her routine. She works with Fitness Champ, Adela Garcia on her prep so look for her to be at her best here.

Victoria Larvie Victoria has all the skills to do well in the division. Shes an accomplished gymnast and it shows in her routines. Shes young and her physique just needs some muscle maturity to hang with the top girls in that round. If she comes in her best condition and nails her routine shell move up.

Tamee Marie Tamee is one of the taller women in the division and packs a lot of muscle on her frame. Shes pretty balanced and its needed to fill out her tall frame, the key is not being too hard in her conditioning. When she performs her routine its like running of the bulls in Spain. All out, fast and furious. Id like to see her be a little less angry and aggressive in her routines. I always cringe when shooting it as she comes out so aggressive it looks like she might over-exert. If shes refined things shell have a strong showing.

Stacy McDowell Stacy is back again. She was injured. Then she retired and now shes back competing. Flexibility is her strong point but she is towards the bottom of the pack in the physique rounds. Its been awhile since Stacy has been able to put a strong routine and conditioned physique together. Shes done it before, so shes certainly capable of it. Lets see what she brings today.

Venus Nguyen She turned pro on this stage last year with a second place finish in the A class. Venus was 11th in her pro debut at the Ft. Lauderdale Cup. The little details, like hair, suit choice and presentation can help Venus move up. She is a solid performer and if she comes in a bit tighter and with a better suit than her debut youll see her move up.

Camala Rodriguez Considered the favorite by most and rightfully so. She has pro victories under her belt and finished 4th at the Fitness International last month. She brought in a tighter, smaller physique and it helped move her up as a top pro. The look she brought to the Arnold stage is one shell need once again. I look for her to be in the top 2 for physique and with a solid routine she could win. Her routines continue to evolve and she usually spot on with her mandatory moves.

Kristina Rojas Always smiling ear to ear, Kristina has great stage presence and always brings high energy with her routine. Well see what her and Adela Garcia put together this time around. Look for her to be in the mix for a top five spot if she comes in with a tight physique.

Carrie Simmons - Carrie will be making her pro debut and her routine will be one to watch. She loves performing and it shows throughout. She has the ability to draw the audience in and hams it up. Carrie brings a good deal of muscle to the stage and well see how it compares to the others in the physique round. Look for her to bring the crowd to a roar tonight with her routine.

Hollie Stewart - Hollie has sic skills in her routine and always has a smile on her face. Shes been up and down and will forever be known as the girl who fell off the back off the stage at the West Palm Beach show. Its good to see her back on stage and rockn The Big Apple

Sylvia Tremblay - Sylvia is bringing her Arnold routine to the stage but with some refinements. Shes a performer and continues to have fun with things. Well see where she compares in the physique rounds but look for her to be in the top ten here.

Bethany Wagner Bethany is the other top contender, at least on paper, at this show. She finished 6th at the Fitness International and has found her groove in the division. Look for the physique round to be between her and Camala and it could come down to who has the better routine for the win. She was the 2010 Europa Dallas champion and has the potential to collect a win here.

Stacy Wright Stacy is another woman who brings a good deal of muscle to the stage. If shes refined her routine since last years Team Universe win she could have a memorable debut. It will be her first time being compared to some of the best in the world and well find out how she matches up today.

For More info on the show: Tribecca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers Street New York, NY

Phone: (516)933-1111 Email: steve@bevfrancis.com or bev@bevfrancis.com

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