Here’s what we did! I called it the “SUNSHINE CIRCUIT” because the girls were able to work on their tans, while working on their booties!

Circuit 1: (repeat twice)
Deep squats, feet just outside of shoulder width x25 reps
Parking Lot lunges, 75 yards, weighted (60 strides)
Sumo Squats, (wide stance) x 25 reps
Parking lot (walking lunges) back, weighted (60 strides)

Back inside gym:
Circuit 2(repeat 3 times)
1. Leg press, close-stance, feet high-up on plate, 25 reps, 20 reps, 15 reps (increase weight each set)
2. Hack squat, plie (wide-stance), 25 reps, 20 reps, 15 reps (increase weight each set)
3. Stiff-deadlift (machine) 25 reps, 20 reps, 15 reps (increase weight each set)
4. Seated hamstring curl, 25 reps, 25 reps, 25 reps.
3 sets of this circuit, then stretch good!

Give this circuit a try and see for yourself, why our girls got the greatest backsides in Southern Cal! Until next time,

xoxo
Meriza

I’m happy to announce officially that I’ve made a major change professionally! I started the new year right, by signing an exclusive endorsement agreement with the cutting edge supplement company, iSatori Technologies.

I will be working closely with my husband, Peter, as we introduce their exciting product line to the Southern California market. We will be making appearances on behalf of iSatori at nearly all of the Southern California NPC and IFBB events for 2012, promoted by my favorite promoter, Mr. Jon Lindsay!

We will also be responsible for promoting iSatori’s awesome transformation contest, the Iron Warrior Challenge! Grand prize is an endorsement deal with iSatori, and a trip to San Diego to train with us! Be sure to sign up now at iSatori’s fb page!!

Here’s the official press release from iSatori! Thank you so much, everyone, for your ongoing support over the past few years!
Pete and Meriza Join iSatori!
See you all at the next NPC or IFBB show!
xoxo
Meriza

Hey, girls!

It’s a new year, and that means competition season is almost apon us! Alot of exciting things are happening! Lindsay Productions has organized 2 more contests for the Southern California region for the new year, making it a total of 13 regional shows for 2012! More chances to get on that stage and strut your stuff!
With that being said, it’s time to get to work, girls! Almost time to put on those clear heels, and start practicing the walk, the strut, the swagger! It’s like we always say, “it’s not always the best physique that wins the contest…it’s the girl with the best presentation, the one that shines! She’s the one everybody is looking at!”

2012 POSING CLINIC SCHEDULE FOR BIKINI & FIGURE:
All clinics will be held at World Gym San Diego/ 619 Muscle.
Located at 2949 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

We will be covering:
- mandatory and individual posing for Bikini & Figure (NPC)
- suits & shoes (where to get, buy, sell)
- hair, makeup services (connections with trusted artists provided)
- nutritional / supplement information, Q & A

Bring your heels, your suits, your food, a towel and water. We’ll see all of you on the following dates, to polish up your presentation in time for the upcoming shows!

Saturday, February 4th, 10am-1pm
Saturday, May 12th, 10am-1pm
Saturday, July 14th, 10am-1pm
Saturday, October 13th, 10am-1pm

I’ll also be having a few surprise special guests at each of my clinics…more details soon!
**update** My new sponsor, iSatori Technologies, will also be providing samples of their latest high-performance sports nutrition products! You don’t want to miss these events! Space is limited so please email me today to reserve your spot! I guarantee you’ll hit that stage with confidence and style! It’s going to be an incredible year!

meriza@merizafigure.com

xoxo
Meriza

It’s a new year, and that means it’s the perfect time to set those resolutions. But you and I both know that those are just words, just empty promises to yourself, if you don’t take action! Get up off the couch, put down your iPad and put away the left-over Christmas cookies! Take action. Join the gym, plan your meals, and commit to regular exercise!

Honestly, email me, I’ll outline a plan for you, and send it right to your iPad! lol! I may not be good at bowling, but I know that I can help you achieve your fitness goals in the new year! (yes, I spent New Year’s day with some dear friends, bowling, and mostly laughing at myself! lol! I cannot bowl to save my life!)

Sincerely, it’s time to get up, take action, and make the new year count! Do something for yourself – take care of yourself! People around you that you might not even realize are inspired by you! Others surely look to you somewhere in your life for leadership, whether its your kids, your spouse, your friends, your co-workers or siblings…don’t let ‘em down! Inspire them, and make some positive changes to your own life!

The Happiest of New Year’s to you!
xoxo
Meriza

Until next show,

xoxo
Meriza

And don’t forget, my next Presentation and Posing Clinic for Bikini & Figure athletes is schedule for all girls getting ready for the Excalibur!
11/19/11, from 10am-1pm at World Gym, San Diego! Don’t miss it!

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 4 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! 619 MUSCLE Seminar series presents: “Common Sense Fat Loss – 5 Simple Steps to get you LEAN!”
Seminar by Pete Ciccone CSCS SPN – FREE to attendees of the clinic! ($69 value!)

Learn how food and supplements can be used to target bodyfat for energy – and achieve your own perfect physique!** (immediately following clinic)

UPCOMING DATES:
Oct 15, 2011
Nov 19th, 2011

Come on, Ladies!
It’s time to polish up that stage presence! MAN Sports, my sponsor, presents another Art of Figure Posing and Presentation Clinic, for NPC competitors prepping for the upcoming Los Angeles Championships, USA’s or other shows!
As with all of my clinics, we’ll have the full program, including connections with suit-makers, photographers, help with make-up and hair, and of course, first and foremost, we’ll get your stage-skills perfected and ready for the big shows coming up!
Remember, it’s not always just a good physique that wins shows! You gotta be able to show what you’ve got, with class, style and SWAGGER!

So, come on down to 619 MUSCLE/World Gym San Diego, July 16th, 10am-1pm and join us!
email or facebook me to sign up today! Space is limited!
meriza@merizafigure.com or fb: meriza deguzman

xoxo
Meriza

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.

But the greatest part of today is ALL OF MY HARD-WORKING CLIENTS ARE working so hard, doing so well! and looking amazing! I’m so proud! (with the exception of one, who was 30 minutes late – but she still kicked butt when she finally showed up!)

Overall, today was a good day!
I can’t wait til tomorrow!
See you next week!

Meriza’s 7-weeks out lower body training routine:

SUPERSET: Focus is hamstrings and glutes, and overall lower body conditioning –
LEG PRESS: feet together, high on plate.
1. 140lbs x 25 reps
2. 180lbs x 25 reps
3. 230lbs x 20 reps
4-6. 270lbs x 15 reps
superset with:
WIDE STANCE STIFF-LEG DEADLIFT: soft-knees but straight leg for hams/glutes
1-2. 65lbs x 25 reps
3-4. 85lbs x 20 reps
5-6. 95lbs x 15 reps
GIANT SET HACK SQUAT: Wide-stance, plie squat style
1. 50lbs x 25 reps
2. 100lbs x 20 reps
3-4. 150lbs x 15 reps
giant set with:
LYING HAMSTRING CURL:
1-4 sets 40lbs x 15 reps (I keep the reps and weight consistent because my lower back can kick in here if I’m not careful)
BUTT BLASTER MACHINE:
1. 6 plates x 15 reps
2. 7 plates x 15 reps
3. 8 plates x 15 reps
4. 9 plates x 15 reps

Done in 50 minutes! Like I said, today was a good day!

xoxo Meriza

I’m so proud of my girls who competed this weekend, Glo Lovidice, who placed 4th in the open “A” class, and Debbra Young, congrats for winning the Bikini “A” class with style, sass and a sexy stage presence! Go lovely ladies!

Congratulations, beautiful ladies!

xoxo
Meriza