Everything you need to know for a successful 2024 season
WHEN: Saturday, February 24th.
TIME: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
WHERE: Damian Warner South, London Ontario, 3198 Wonderland Road South.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Female bodybuilding competitors of all levels.
WHAT IS IT FOR? Learn from the Queens of Bodybuilding how to be more successful in your competition events.
HOW TO PREPARE? Dress is casual. Bring clothes that allow for ease of movement – sports bra or tank, leggings, or bikini and heels for posing. Light refreshments will be served. Help us spread the word and get ready to have some fun!
Grindstone Blends brings together the female body building community for an opportunity to connect, share knowledge and enjoy a day filled with activities ahead of 2024 fitness season.
This Event Is Sold Out – Contact us for information about the next event!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The day begins mingling with attendees, speakers, and vendors while we serve up a delicious breakfast hosted by Grindstone Blends.
We will then have the Queens of Bodybuilding – 4x Ms. Olympia Champion Andrea Shaw, IFBB Pros Mindi O’Brien, Stephanie Worsfold, Emily Azzarello and Emily Hammond share their experiences, wisdom, and knowledge, providing you with a competitive edge to improve you competition performance.
They will teach you about show prep, posing, nutrition, supplements, peak week, and more. We will have an expert Q & A panel, so bring your questions and have some fabulous vendors lined up showcasing fitness products, supplements, and apparel. Of course the day would not be complete without prizes, gift baskets, and goodie bags.
Andrea Shaw - 4 x Ms Olympia
Andrea has been actively promoting within the fitness industry for over 15 years. As a graduate in the field of Kinesiology, she has chosen to take her own fitness journey to great heights by becoming, the reigning & defending 4x Ms. Olympia as well as 4x Rising Phoenix World Champion with no plans on slowing down.
As a certified personal trainer, Andrea is committed to inspiring and instructing others how to live healthier lives. Teaching group exercise classes and coaching athletes are a few of the ways she continues to promote fitness for all ages.
To learn more and follow Andrea’s journey visit her website at www.msolympiaandreashaw.com or her Instagram page @mzprettymuscle.
Emily Azzarello - IFBB Wellness Pro
“In 2016 the bodybuilding and fitness community stole my heart. My journey started in the Bikini division. I competed nationally and internationally for four years. In February 2020 I decided to make a big switch from bikini to wellness.
December 2021 l earned my pro card in the wellness division. I have competed in a few pro shows and placed well in each, but it’s time for an improvement season.
I’m looking forward to having Grindstone in my corner to help me build some crazy gains while keeping my digestion and gut health in check 🙏🏼”
@emilyazzarello_ifbbpro
Emily Hammond - IFBB Figure Pro
Emily is an IFBB Figure Pro and Coach.
“I did my first bodybuilding show at 17 years old. I was recovering from several knee surgeries and trying to return to sport. After many complications it became apparent that I would never play again. This is when my quest to optimal health and recovery began.
I was determined to return to full strength and compete at the highest level possible in ANY sport I could get into. I was learning how to nourish my body through clean, whole foods. I was in the gym working out my upper body while doing my physio for my knees. A year later I competed in my first bodybuilding show the @stephanieworsfoldclassic 💪🏼
Fast forward 7 years and I am an IFBB pro bodybuilder and coach. My primary focus is and always will be optimal health inside and out.
@emilyhammondifbbpro
Mindi O’Brien- IFBB Pro
Mindi O’Brien is a world-class athlete, fitness coach, wellness expert, and a champion of health and lifestyle improvement. With over thirty years of hands-on experience, Mindi has been shaping the lives, minds, and bodies of women across the globe through proper nutrition, strength training, cardio, and supplementation protocols. Not only does Mindi talk the talk, she has walked the walk with a professional career on the illustrious IFBB Pro League stage, spanning multiple decades.
With her experience as a professional Fitness, Figure, Physique and Bikini Professional, and representing Canada at 10 x’s at the Arnold Classics and 11x’s at the Mr. Olympia, Mindi has equipped herself with the tools for success as both a coach and an athlete; mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Her dedication to championing a healthy lifestyle has extended into her post-IFBB career, as she is now the promoter of two Bodybuilding Competitions in the Niagara Region. (The Mindi O Show and the Niagara Falls Classsic)
Mindi’s ultimate goal is to help women achieve their ideal physique through her depth of knowledge, whether they want to prepare for a wedding, a photoshoot, a competition, or simply if they want to feel more beautiful and empowered. Understanding that embarking on your wellness journey may seem daunting at first, Mindi is well equipped to guide you through this as your coach and mentor.
As a mother, a professional athlete, a coach, a promoter, an entrepreneur, Mindi believes that everyone has the ability to succeed with the right guidance and motivation.
@mindiobrien
Steph Worsfold - IFBB Pro
Stephanie has been committed to the fitness industry as witnessed by 16 years of competing, 10 of which as an IFBB professional; appearing in over 35 competitions, and qualifying for the Fitness Olympia in 1997 and again in 2007.
Stephanie was recognized by the IFBB as one of its top athletes and nominated for the prestigious IFBB athlete of the year award at the 2007 Olympia awards banquet. Throughout her years as a competitor Stephanie has become one of Canada’s most identifiable figures in the fitness industry becoming the first IFBB Fitness Professionals and is recognized through her work with one of Canada’s leading nutritional companies, Fit Foods; famous for manufacturing Mutant, PVL and North Coast Naturals health products.
Since retiring Stephanie has kept busy running her own successful natural show; 13 years and counting – the annual Stephanie Worsfold Classic and enjoys time immersed in sports related activities with her husband and son.
DAMIAN WARNER FITNESS CENTER SOUTH
LONDON ONTARIO
3198 WONDERLAND ROAD SOUTH
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