It's our biggest news yet!

Bros vs Pros, the nationally renowned tour that puts the best local lifters in head-to-head competition against some of the biggest and strongest in the world, is coming to our own Jakked Hardcore Gym on December 3rd with a confirmed star-studded lineup:

• Mikaila Soto (IFBB Pro)
• Alicia Harris (IFBB Pro)
• Ann Titone (IFBB Pro)
• Amanda Harris (multi-title powerlifting champ)
• Tazzie Colomb (IFBB Pro)
• Sheila Bleck (IFBB Pro)
• Melody Spetko (IFBB Pro)
• Nola Trimble (Brand new IFBB Pro)
• and

3-time America's Strongest Man Derek Poundstone

These Pros will be competing against YOU in three events: Men's 405lb deadlift for reps, Co-Ed deadlift and curl medley scaled by bodyweight, and Men's Open max-effort deadlift. This competition will feature cash and other prizes if you can best the Pros, and will benefit the Aurora Animal Control shelter.

For Bros vs Pros history and more information, see this article.

Keep an eye on our video section for frequent updates of the Jakked Hardcore community training hard and competing at their best. Also follow us on Youtube and Facebook for all the latest.

Fast approaching is one of the biggest events of the year, the 2011 Kruse-Warthan Dubuque Auto Plaza Power Weekend. Just over the border in Dubuque, IA on November 18th and 19th, it comprises two full days of powerlifting, strongman, and arm-wrestling within the Grand River Center.

The available powerlifting spots filled in record time, but it's not too late to sign up to test your strength and skill against other strongmen and strongwomen for a chance at cash and other prizes. This meet promises to be one of the most interesting and varied events in the region to date, featuring real wood Slater logs, giant wine casks, a boat (yes, a boat!), and more.

Did I mention the prizes? $500 cash for the top heavyweight and goodies for other placers as well.

Get your entry form in today!

Last Saturday two exciting competitions featuring Jakked Hardcore Gym community members took place: the 2011 NPC Continental Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in Ottawa, IL and the 2011 Muscle on Main Strongman Competition in Morton, IL.

At the former, all three of our ladies walked away with multiple awards:

• Maggie Rung - Trained by Joe Somma
  
  • Overall Champion - Figure
  • Overall Champion - Masters Figure
  • 1st place - B Class Open
  • 1st place - Masters 35-39
• Nancy Nguyen - Trained by Alex Camacho
  
  • 1st place - A Class Open
  • 3rd place - Masters 40+
• Toula Coffey - Trained by Byron Hicks
  
  • 1st place - D Class Open
  • 1st place - Masters 40+

Photos and more from that competition can be found here.

At the latter, our own Rob Simnick placed 2nd overall in the 265 class and had the fastest stone load of any competitor in any class. We happily have videos of him in action:

• Stone Load
• Fridge Yoke Walk
• Truck Pull
• Deadlift
• Log Press

Jakked Hardcore Gym is proud to announce another flagship program starting this fall: the Jakked Hardcore Athletic Program. Aimed at meeting the strength, speed, and skill development needs of high school athletes of all sports, we're offering weekly specialized training seminars FREE with gym membership and the option of discounted personal training. This is the perfect way to help the high school athletes in your life achieve their on-field goals with more robust and comprehensive training than they can receive with school training alone.

Please see our flyer for more details.

The upcoming expansion to our already awesome facilities will also feature even more specialized sports training equipment and a planned indoor turf training area. Stay tuned for more info about that over the coming weeks!

Are you not feeling as Jakked as you'd like to be? Jakked Hardcore is offering a new competition to help you and your family and friends achieve a New You before the New Year. Don't wait for half-hearted New Years resolutions and the hazard-course of holiday feasting and parties, get started today!

Register for the Jakked Hardcore 2011 Weight Loss Competition by October 28th and get:

• Weekly Group Training
• Nutrition Advice
• Specialized Training Courses
• Jakked Hardcore Merchandise
• Optional Discounted Personal Training
• And more!

Best of all, it's FREE with a regular full-gym monthly membership!

See the flyer for more details.

Don't forget, this Saturday is the 2011 NPC Continental Bodybuilding Championships in Ottowa, IL. Four of our ladies are competing and a strong showing from around the country is expected. If you still don't have a ticket, there may be a few left in the gym office if you hurry. See you there!