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New schedule for 2011!
The Art of Figure™
Meriza’s Posing and Presentation Clinics for Figure and Bikini Athletes!
Meriza is the Premier posing and presentation coach for Figure and Bikini competitors in the greater Southern California region.
Meriza’s competed in over 30 professional and amateur contests and has competed in the IFBB Figure Olympia two-times in her 3 years as a professional. Her clinics are extremely popular and continue to grow, selling out every event since 2008.
“No matter what your experience level, come join us and share your experience, learn, and make new friends! With both Figure and Bikini, it’s all about the details. Join us to sharpen your presentation to be your best the day of the show!”
• Figure / Bikini Posing & Presentation
• Figure / Bikini Walk – “The Strut”
• Suits, with fitting and color selection on site at each clinic
• Tanning/make up/hair services coordinated
**JUST ADDED! FAT LOSS 101: “What you already know may be making you fatter!” Seminar by Pete Ciccone CSCS – free to attendees of the clinic! ($99 value!) Learn the secrets to help you achieve your own perfect physique while preserving your precious muscle!** (immediately following clinic)
DATES:
March 12th, 2011
May 21st, 2011
July 16th, 2011
Sept 3, 2011
Oct 22, 2011
Nov 19th, 2011
WHEN: Saturdays, above dates, 10am-1pm
WHERE:
World Gym, San Diego
2949 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
WHAT TO BRING:
Competition suit or bikini, clear heels, towel, water, food (esp if you’re dieting)
cost:
$90 for participants; $50 for observers
Please note that these clinics are only open for the girls who are preparing to compete, or for you ladies who would like to learn more about Figure or Bikini competition, you’re also welcome to observe. Girls, this is YOUR time, so please, out of respect for all hard-working ladies, men will not be allowed to attend these clinics.
Thanks so much, everyone, for your continued interest in competing, and thanks to everyone who’s participated in the past. These clinics are so much fun! I can’t wait to see everyone again!
Xoxo
Meriza
Hi, everyone!
Today, we had an awesome day! We got to meet so many great people, and spent time talking about MAN Sports awesome products, including Figure Fuel, Scorch, Vaporize and the new pre-workout product, Game Day!
One point of conversation covered the importance of BCAA’s for women:
“Should I use BCAA’s?” was a question that one of the girls asked me.
“Absolutely!” I explained to the group how BCAA’s helped me keep a leaner, tighter look, especially when pushing hard with diet and cardio. BCAA’s help protect lean muscle and also help your body make more energy, especially when carbs are low. Peter and Greg (my “boss” at MAN Sports) were also discussing how BCAA’s can help burn fat, too! So, I’m sure to take mine several times per day!”
“When should I take my BCAA’s?” was another good question.
“I use BCAA’s before any exercise activity (cardio or weight training) to fuel a hard workout and help keep muscles primed, protected and strong. The last thing any of us ladies want is soft, flabby, over-dieted bodies, right? I call that look “skinny-fat”…So, be sure to get enough protein, and take your BCAA’s! When I’m dieting hard, such as during show prep, I’ll also take another dose after each training session (cardio or weight training)”
“What is a good BCAA product?” I smiled because, looking right at us, in the pretty pink bottle of FIGURE FUEL, is a FULL DOSE OF BCAA’s (6 grams per serving!) in every fat-burning, fatigue-fighting serving! So stock up, and fuel your fit and lean!” lol 
Today, after our appearance, I was joined by a bunch of beautiful, hard working Figure and Bikini athletes, for an intense butt-blasting, shaping, tightening and toning session! Try this one on for a tighter, shapelier backside!
BOOTIE-BLAST CIRCUIT program:
circuit #1
1. Leg press, (close stance, toes apart, heels together), 90lbs x 15 reps
2. Dumbbell hamstring deadlifts wide stance 25lb dumbbells x 15 reps
3. Plie deadlift w/ dumbbell with 45lbs x 15 reps
4. Stationary forward lunges, 10 reps with 20lbs per hand
5. Walking lunges, 20 steps each leg with bodyweight
non-stop x 3 full cycles
Circuit #2:
Using high step:
1. Step up with back lunge (and knee lift), 10lb dumbbells in each hand, 10, 12, 15, 15 reps per leg
superset with:
2. “Meriza-lunges” with knee up from a low step, 10lb dumbbells in each hand, 10, 12 15, 15 reps per leg
Perform 4 supersets of this cycle, non-stop, with reps increasing each superset as indicated.
Be sure to give this one a try! And let me know what you think! Drink Figure Fuel before you train to fuel the shaping, and target burning that fat to reveal your own beautiful backside!
Good luck!
xoxo
Meriza
The popular female fitness webzine, FitGemsnation.net, nominated Meriza this year for the 2010 “Breakout Figure Pro of the Year, 2010″! and voted her leg training video as “Video of the Week” for this week, 1/10/11!
Hi Everyone! Check out the video! Also, be sure to check it out on FitGems Nation! (http://www.fitgemsnation.net/page/weekly-video)
I enjoy training heavy. And I like to work in with the boys every once in a while. Who says Figure Girls don’t squat? lol! Check out the above video (thanks to our video guy, Todd, for the killer footage!) – and watch me squatting 225lbs for 10, and watch my friend, Kim Hill (you won’t miss her, guys! lol!) squatting pretty impressive weights too!
It’s not easy work, but it’s fun!
Thank you to C-Ray from FitGems Nation, for the nomination, for recognizing my video, and for the kind words! And thanks to everyone who voted for me for Breakout Figure Pro of 2010! We’ll see on 1/17/11, if I get it!
Train hard, train smart!
xoxo
Meriza
New schedule for 2011!
The Art of Figure™
Meriza’s Posing and Presentation Clinics for Figure and Bikini Athletes!
Meriza is the Premier posing and presentation coach for Figure and Bikini competitors in the greater Southern California region.
Meriza’s competed in over 30 professional and amateur contests and has competed in the IFBB Figure Olympia two-times in her 3 years as a professional. Her clinics are extremely popular and continue to grow, selling out every event since 2008.
“No matter what your experience level, come join us and share your experience, learn, and make new friends! With both Figure and Bikini, it’s all about the details. Join us to sharpen your presentation to be your best the day of the show!”
• Figure / Bikini Posing & Presentation
• Figure / Bikini Walk – “The Strut”
• Suits, with fitting and color selection on site at each clinic
• Tanning/make up/hair services coordinated
• Bonus: Nutrition and Supplementation Q & A w/ physique specialist and coach, Pete Ciccone CSCS
DATES:
March 12th, 2011
May 21st, 2011
July 16th, 2011
Sept 3, 2011
Oct 22, 2011
Nov 19th, 2011
WHEN: Saturdays, above dates, 10am-1pm
WHERE:
World Gym, San Diego
2949 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
WHAT TO BRING:
Competition suit or bikini, clear heels, towel, water, food (esp if you’re dieting)
cost:
$90 for participants; $50 for observers
Please note that these clinics are only open for the girls who are preparing to compete, or for you ladies who would like to learn more about Figure or Bikini competition, you’re also welcome to observe. Girls, this is YOUR time, so please, out of respect for all hard-working ladies, men will not be allowed to attend these clinics.
Thanks so much, everyone, for your continued interest in competing, and thanks to everyone who’s participated in the past. These clinics are so much fun! I can’t wait to see everyone again!
Xoxo
Meriza
Photo by Pavel, courtesy Flexonline.com
Meriza and her clinics are sponsored by MAN Sports
Hey, Everyone!
Just a quick note of thanks and wish of blessings during this holiday season! I found out last week that there will be no Pro Figure component to the Flex Pro show in LA in February 
, so it looks like I won’t be getting on stage again until later this spring, likely the Cals again. But, I’m two weeks into my pre-contest mode, and I’ve got a few photo shoots lined up for Feb/March, so I’ve still got the incentive to keep on track. But for this weekend, I’ll enjoy the down-time just a bit.
Christmas is always a special time for me – I love the season, the love, family and friends…It’s my favorite time of year! So, this year, our family decided to join Ms. Khay Rosemond and her family for Christmas dinner. They live in the L.A. area and invited us to spend the weekend with them. Since we’re both in the beginning stages of our prep (she’s 10 weeks out this weekend for the Arnold Amateur Bikini event in Columbus) we made plans to make it a healthy Christmas dinner, as well as fun!
Our dinner included Turkey (a dieter’s staple!) roasted Salmon, a honey-baked ham (I had a small piece of this, after trimming all the fat…not a diet killer, even if not your typical “diet” food)…we had diced, baked butternut squash and a variety of whole-grain breads for our primary carb sources…and for dessert, Khay offered my favorite (red velvet cake) which I sampled a very tiny bit, along with a few sips of red wine. All in all, we had an amazing and flavorful dinner, and a small bit of our favorite “cheats”, but we didn’t over-indulge, and both of us were able to maintain focus on the bigger picture, a successful 2011! So, remember, keep your eyes on the prize, the real goal, and do everything in your power to achieve them! You can live life, enjoy every moment, and walk around Sexy-Strong, without suffering too much!
Happy Holidays, see you all soon!
xoxo
Meriza
MAN Sports has been my supplement sponsor since I began competing at the national level. They have supported me throughout my professional competitive career; they have been very supportive of my Art of Figure Posing and Presentation Clinics as well – so, as my agreement with them came up for renewel, it was almost a no-brainer! lol.
Together with MAN Sports, I’ve had input into the development of Figure Fuel, their exciting product created just for athletic, active women who seek to improve their body composition, lose fat, and build strength (We call it Sexy-Strong!) – ladies, you gotta try this one!
I am very excited because I use most of their products anyway! Body Octane is a great-tasting anti-fatigue and endurance product I use with Figure Fuel, and Scorch and Vaporize – all my girls use these products for healthy fat loss!
Thank you MAN Sports for the support, and the awesome products!
xoxo
Meriza
check out MANSports.com for more info on my sponsor, and their tremendous products!
I’m super proud of all of my clients – all of whom continue to push hard to improve their bodies, each overcoming obstacles and challenges, and making incredible improvements that have the whole gym buzzing! To all of my ladies, I applaud you and your efforts! And I thank you for allowing me to share your journey to reaching the best you possible!
Along the road to the competitive stage, one of my hard-working girls is Stephanie Perkins. Ms. Stephanie is a former Chicago Bulls cheerleader and a dancer, and is preparing for her first NPC bikini contest, the 2010 NPC Border States. Check her out here as she works her entire body with a specialized circuit developed to target the areas on her body that need the most work. Check her out here! Go Ms. Stephanie! We’ve only got a few weeks left til show time!
See you all at the show!
Hey, girls! Are you getting ready for Border States? Bikini or Figure athletes, polish up your presentation, and show your best on stage at my last Art of Figure presentation Clinic, Next weekend in San Diego!
MAN Sports presents Meriza’s Art of Figure Posing and Presentation Clinic
Where: World Gym, San Diego
When: October 9th, 10am-1pm
I’ve got one more clinic NEXT SATURDAY! MAN Sports / Figure Fuel is sponsoring this event, and we’ve already got a full clinic, but I’ve added a few more slots because I know how hard you all work to prepare for the show and we want you to show your best! – so sign up today! don’t delay – We can only accomodate a few more athletes – please email me asap and we’ll get you on the list!
These clinics are always so much fun! Please everyone interested email me at meriza@merizafigure.com to reserve your spot! As with all of our clinics, we’re going to cover the following topics and more:
- Mandatory poses, model turns and all the details about stepping on stage looking your best!
- Hair and make up
- Shoes, suits, accessories
- Tanning, prepping the skin for the stage
*bonus: MAN Sports athlete, Pete Ciccone will be discussing supplementation and nutrition at the conclusion of our clinic!
It’s almost show time again! I am looking forward to seeing all of you wonderful athletes next week! Train Hard, Train Smart!
xoxo
Meriza
It was a super busy weekend! But it was an amazing weekend overall. It was a sincere pleasure to get to meet everyone! Thanks to MAN Sports for having me out again! I always surprised about how many people come up to the booth who are familiar with the MAN Sports line, and who are already die-hard users themselves! Special hello to each of you, my dearest friends and fans!! It was great to see you all again!
And a very special thanks to my “lil sister” Khay, who joined me all weekend working the booth. It was so much fun! And, sore feet and all, I’m sure Khay would agree, I can’t wait for the next big show!
xoxo
Meriza
Hey, everyone. Please be sure to stop by the MAN Sports booth this weekend and say hi! I will be there all weekend, helping to launch my sponsor’s new Pre-workout Performance product, GAME DAY! We’ll be discussing all of the great products in the MAN Sports line and how they work in conjunction with hard work in the gym and solid nutrition to help transform your body into the best body ever!
Hope to see you there!
xoxo
Meriza