The UK's most recent IFBB Pro Darren 'Daz' Ball will be appearing at BodyPower, held at Birmingham's NEC, all three days: Friday 17th until Sunday 19th May.

Daz was recently awarded his Pro Card after he won the Superheavyweight class at the Arnold Classic, Ohio and has already competed as a pro in the IFBB Europeans placing in the top 10!  Leicester-born Daz has been a huge name in the UK bodybuilding scene since he won the British Championships in 2007 and has a huge fan base and fans can meet him at BodyPower this year.

Daz is guest posing on Saturday at the BodyPower Classic on the main bodybuilding stage at around 1.30pm.  He's also doing a seminar at the SuperGym on Sunday from 3.00pm-4.00pm.  As well as this, Daz will be appearning on the 1 Rep Max / MuscleTalk stand (G75) on all three days where you can chat with him, have your pic taken and he'll be signing photos for his fans.  The stand is right by the bodybuilding stage, so fans can come an meet him right after his guest spot!  Here's when he's available on the stand:

• Friday 17th May 2.00-3.00pm and 4.00-5.00pm
• Saturday 18th May 11.00am-12.00pm and 2.00-3.00pm
• Sunday 19th May 11.00am-12.00pm and 2.00-3.00pm

1 Rep Max / MuscleTalk Stand at BodyPower 2013

This weekend it's the fifth BodyPower Expo, at the NEC, Birmingham, UK.

MuscleTalk will be there with 1 Rep Max clothing on stand G75 - we'll have MT T-shirts, vests and caps available, as well as Liquid Sun Rayz tanning and competition products, Avenches Biotech supplements and flapjacks as well as the full range of 1 Rep Max clothing and World's Strongest Man T-shirts all at discounted prices for BodyPower.

Featured athletes over the weekend include IFBB Pro Daz Ball, World's Strongest Man finalist Terry Hollands, British Champion Oliver Price, UKBFF finalists Aarron Lambo and Luke Bagster and bikini competitor Sophie-D.

Some of the guys are available to meet, sign photos and have your photo taken with on the stand. 

Daz Ball

• Friday 17th May 2.00-3.00pm and 4.00-5.00pm
• Saturday 18th May 11.00am-12.00pm and 2.00-3.00pm
• Sunday 19th May 11.00am-12.00pm and 2.00-3.00pm

Terry Hollands

• Saturday 18th May 12.00-1.00pm and 3.00-4.00pm
• Sunday 19th May 12.00-1.00pm and 3.00-4.00pm

Oliver Price

• Saturday 18th May 1.00-2.00pm and 4.00-5.00pm
• Sunday 19th May 1.00-2.00pm and 4.00-5.00pm

Come by our stand G75 for great special offers and to meet the MuscleTalk team

Top British bodybuilder, Darren 'Daz' Ball has just returned from the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio after winning the Superheavyweight class of the amateur bodybuilding.  Daz bought an amazing physique to the stage and shocked the world with his combination of size and granite-like condition.  Daz is already a two time British champion, and winning his class at this top international event has lead the President of the UKBFF, Bill Tierney, to put forward Daz' name to the IFBB Pro League and he's being awarded his IFBB Pro Card.

I was there to support Daz in Columbus and the news that his Pro Card is confirmed is the cherry on the cake from an all-round great weekend!  Daz is very grateful to Bill and Wanda Tierney from the UKBFF for all their support in taking him to the Arnolds.  Daz is not planning on hanging about; he's already looking at IFBB Pro Shows to compete in this year!  He will also continue to work alongside the UKBFF appearning at events and speaking at seminars for them.

Daz is available for guest appearances and seminars: for more information please contact me, James Collier, on james@muscletalk.co.uk

If anyone wants a signed photo of Daz, please email me your name and postal address.

Photo courtesy http://www.muscle-insider.com/

This week we're flying out to Columbus, Ohio with twice UK Superheavyweight Champ, Darren 'Daz' Ball who'll be competing in the amateur division representing the UKBFF.  Daz first became a 'big' name in UK bodybuilding when he won the heavyweights in 2007 and was narrowly beaten by Flex Lewis in the overall.  Since 2007, Daz has always been a high placer in the UKBFF Finals, and has also competed in IFBB Euro Elite shows.  He's well known on the UK circuit and has a huge fan-base.

Daz is sponsored by MuscleTalk and 1 Rep Max clothing, so we're flying out with him to the Arnolds to support him.  With a high placing he may be eligable for his IFBB pro card.  Check back on MuscleTalk regularly for updates as to how he's getting on.  The pre-judging is Friday and the main show is Saturday.

1 Rep Max clothing - MuscleTalk's sister company - will be at the SportExpo on 20th-21st October and a number of Team MuscleTalk stars will be on the stand.

• Shaun 'The One' Joseph-Tavernier - IFBB Pro, 5th place under 202 Olympia 2011
• Terry Hollands - UK's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man finalist several times
• Oliver 'Duke Nukem' Price - British Champion and Superheavyweight Competitor
• Luke 'Granite' Bagster - Top UK bodybuilder
• Aarron 'Lambo' Lambert - Top UK bodybuilder
• Lynsey Beattie - IFBB Pro Figure
• Sophie D-Bikini - Bikini competitor
• Stevie Creighton - Over 40s British Champion 2011
• Luke Nichols - British Champion
• Micky McKay - British Champion

Some of the athletes will be signing photos for their fans plus we have a photo area for you to have your picture with them or even just with your mates!  Drop by the 1 Rep Max stand (F2) and there are some great discounts and bargains on 1 Rep Max clothing and official World's Strongest Man T-shirts all weekend.

The 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix will take place on 20-21st October at EventCity, Manchester, UK as part of the SportEx Festival.  It will feature the Men's Open, Men's under 212 and Pro Bikini classes and includes some of the world's top IFBB pros.  Here's a list of who's competiting:

Ronny Rockel
Mike Sheridan
Lee Powell
Alvin Small
Flex Lewis
Guy Cisternino
Shavi Higa
Hennie Kotz
Masoom Butt
James Llewelin
Erik Fankhouser
Hidetada Yamagishi
Manuel Manchado
Ali Rosen
Shawn Roden
Sami Al Haddad
Michelle Brannan
Fauzi Hanst
Fred Smalls
Khalid Almoshsinawl
Cecil Croasdaile
Toney Freeman
Johnie Jackson
Eduardo Correa
Roelly Winklaar
Jose Raymond

The SportEx Festival will also host the UKBFF British Bodybuilding Finals, strongman, judo and other sports along with a huge fitness and sports expo featuring companies from sports nutrition, clothing, equipment and much more!  Don't miss the UK's newest sports event!  Tickets available here!

See the best 212 IFBB Pros stand head to head with 2012 Olympia Champ Flex Lewis at SportEx on 20th-21st October.  An unrivaled line-up with top names including: Jose Raymond, Eduardo Correa, Lee Powell, James Llewellin, Guy Cisternino, Masoom Butt, Hennie Kotze, Sami Al Haddad and Mike Sheridan.

SportEx will also feature the IFBB Pro Men's Open class, Pro Bikini, the UKBFF British Finals, judo championships, strongman and an array of other sports and tournaments as well as a buzzing sports and fitness expo with top nutrition, clothing and sports companies.

Don't miss SportEx! Event City, Manchester - tickets available here!

Everyone's talking about SportEx; with less than 6 weeks to go until the UK's latest extravaganza of sports, fitness and bodybuilding, there's a lot of buzz on line and in gyms!  The SportEx Festival is a brand new event featuring an array of sporting entertainment, located at EventCity in Manchester on the 20th and 21st October.

SportEx will also be host to the two most prestigious bodybuilding events in the UK: the UKBFF British Championships and the IFBB British Grand Prix; the first time ever these competitions have been run together.  You can see your favourite bodybuilding stars competing at the same event: featuring pros like Flex Lewis, David Henry, Ronny Rockel, Hidetada Yamagishi, Michelle Brannon, Brandon Curry, Toney Freemen, Johnnie Jackson and Ali Rosan and top UK amateurs including Daz Ball, Dave Titterton, Alex Bardachou, Oliver Price, Aarron Lambert, Aaron Hallett, Trevor Chung, Laurie Carr and many, many more.

SportEx will be the UK’s newest event.  As well as competitive bodybuilding, it will feature showcasing at least seven national sports tournaments including judo, 5-a-side football and badminton: a weekend of inspiring and enjoyable sporting entertainment. In addition to this astonishing sporting spectacle, SportEx will also host the North of England’s largest sports exhibition with over 150 recognised sports, fitness and nutrition companies, many of whom will be launching new products with great deals.

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SportEx Festival 2012 – Bringing a new Dimension to Fitness in the UK

Event City, Manchester – 20th-21st October

SportEx Festival 2012 – Bringing a new Dimension to Fitness in the UK

Event City, Manchester – 20th-21st October

March 2011 saw the return of the IFBB British Grand Prix to the UK at London’s ExCel Centre.  With it was a huge fitness expo.  But in 2012, the event has evolved into so much more…

The SportEx Festival is a brand new event featuring an array of sporting entertainment. Located at EventCity in Manchester on the 20th and 21st October, SportEx will host the two most prestigious bodybuilding events in the UK: the UKBFF British Championships and the IFBB British Grand Prix; the first time ever these competitions have been run together.

At SportEx the IFBB British Grand Prix will be bigger and better than last year featuring the Men’s Open, Men’s under 212 and Ladies Bikini classes, with a massive $80,000 prize money up for grabs. Will Flex Lewis be able to defend his title in the under 212s knowing that he has former under 202 Olympia champion David Henry fighting for top spot?!

Pros confirmed include: Flex Lewis (UK), David Henry, Ronny Rockel, Hidetada Yamagishi, Michelle Brannon (UK), Cecil Croasdaile (UK), Alvin Small (UK), Lee Powell (UK), James Llewellin (UK), Mike Sheridon UK), Shawn Rhoden, Erik Franhauser, Brandon Curry, Masoom Butt, Toney Freemen, Johnnie Jackson, Sami Al Haddad, Ali Rosen and many, many more (to be announced)!*

The UKBFF British Finals, is always a spectacular event, and this year will feature over 200 qualified athletes in all the classes: Beginners, Juniors, Masters over 40 & 50 years, Intermediates (3 weight classes), Men's Classic Bodybuilding, Ladies Fitness, Body Fitness, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, new Athletic Fitness for Men and Women and all the Men's Weight Classes: 70kg, 80kg, 90kg, 100kg and Over 100kg.

The SportEx Festival is the UK’s newest event and, as well as competitive bodybuilding, will be showcasing an extravaganza of at least seven national sports tournaments including judo, 5-a-side football and badminton: a fantastic two days of awe-inspiring sporting entertainment. In addition to this astonishing sporting spectacle, SportEx will also host the North of England’s largest sports exhibition with over 150 recognised sports, fitness and nutrition companies, many of whom will be launching new products with great deals.

Don’t miss out on the biggest sporting competition weekend of the year! The SportEx Festival: bringing a new dimension to sports and fitness.

*the promoters cannot be help rspnsible for the non appearance of competitiors

IFBB British Grand Prix and the UKBFF Finals at SportEx

The SportEx Festival is a brand new event featuring an array of sporting entertainment. Located at EventCity in Manchester on the 20th and 21st October, SportEx will host the two most prestigious bodybuilding events in the UK: the UKBFF British Championships and the IFBB British Grand Prix; the first time ever these competitions have been run together.

IFBB professional bodybuilding returned to the UK last year, and at SportEx will be bigger and better featuring the Men’s Open, Men’s under 212 and Ladies Bikini classes, with a massive $80,000 prize money up for grabs. Will Flex Lewis be able to defend his title in the under 212s?!

The UKBFF British Finals, is always a spectacular event, and this year will feature over 200 qualified athletes in all the classes: Beginners, Juniors, Masters over 40 & 50 years, Intermediates (3 weight classes), Men's Classic Bodybuilding, Ladies Fitness, Body Fitness, Bikini, Women’s Bodybuilding, new Athletic Fitness for Men and Women and all the Men's Weight Classes: 70kg, 80kg, 90kg, 100kg and Over 100kg.

The SportEx Festival is the UK’s newest event and will also be showcasing over 7 national sports tournaments including judo, 5-a-side football and badminton: a fantastic two days of awe-inspiring sporting entertainment. In addition to this astonishing sporting spectacle, SportEx will also host the North’s largest sports exhibition with over 150 recognised sports, fitness and nutrition companies.

Don’t miss out on the biggest sporting competition weekend of the year! The SportEx Festival: bringing a new dimension to sports and fitness.

Check out the brand new website now www.SportExFestival.co.uk and get your tickets now.