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The slam dunk is part physicality, part science, and part improv. Here's what goes through Team Bodybuilding.com athlete Myree Bowden's mind when it's time to defy gravity and kiss the sky.
If you ever notice in my dunk videos, before I go out, I give a little hop. Once I start that hop, it's almost as if I'm zoned in. My body just comes together in order to perform the jump.
I feel like dunking has become a part of me to the point where if everything's going right, if I get into my mode, the performance is going to be up to par. That's the best thing about repetition; you don't have to think about it. If you do this, then it's a part of you. I've done this so many times to the point where I don't have to think about it. It's improv.
I have a thing where I like to bounce the ball and go and get it. When doing this, you don't know where the ball is going to bounce. Left or right, behind you, in front of you—you make it up as you go.
I definitely have an idea of what I want to do. I love the windmill. If I'm higher, I can kind of extend and overexaggerate it. It's such a great feeling. It's almost equivalent to maxing out on the bench. You get this feeling where not many people are doing this, and to be able to perform it, you're putting your stamp on it.
I haven't even grasped the concept of being too old yet. I just love doing it. But dunking really has played a major role in life. It is not really something people take that seriously. That's the one thing about life: whatever means something to you, you just have to do it. You have to do it. It's yours.
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Kelli chased fitness to fill a competitive void when college basketball ended. See how this born athlete ambushed the field to win her first bikini competition with stunning beauty!
VITAL STATS
Name: Kelli Emerson Email:emersokj@gmail.com BodySpace:emersokj Location: New Richmond, WI Age: 28 Height: 5'8" Weight: 124 lbs contest, 130 lbs off Years Bodybuilding: 1
Q
HOW DID YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY BEGIN?
I was very athletic growing up and sports were ingrained in my life. I started playing basketball with boys at age 4 and went on to play every sport possible including volleyball, golf, basketball, softball, and track and field. I was determined to be the best at every sport.
Unfortunately, my dream of being a multisport athlete was halted before my sophomore year of high school when doctors said I needed back surgery. I couldn't give up what I worked for, so I convinced my surgeon to let me focus on one sport (basketball), which he allowed.
I pushed myself to get better, stayed after practice to take extra shots, and was in the weight room at 6 a.m. every morning on summer vacation. I wanted to be the best. I built a great work ethic, battled through two spinal surgeries in high school, never missed a game, and competed at the collegiate level.
My college career was sadly cut short due to continuous back complications, but I still craved a competitive edge. I graduated with a degree in kinesiology and marketing and moved from my small, Midwest town to South Florida, where I found a new passion for fitness after joining a kickboxing gym. I looked forward to the gym daily. I loved working with a trainer and putting on the gloves to hit the bag.
I was in shape but missed a major aspect of fitness: proper nutrition. I ate clean but wasn't eating enough calories to support the amount of energy I burned. I certainly wasn't eating enough protein to support my muscle either.
WHAT FITNESS REGIMEN DELIVERED THE BEST RESULTS?
I work with my trainer, Brian Beauvais, three days per week, focusing on legs, shoulders, and back. I focus on arms, chest, abs, and cardio on my own and do a full-body boot camp on Sunday. I do 45 minutes of cardio five days per week on the stepmill and treadmill.
"MY PASSION TO COMPETE WAS SKY HIGH AND I NEVER FELT BETTER. I SAW CHANGES IN MY BODY WEEKLY WHICH DROVE ME TO REACH MY TRUE POTENTIAL."
HOW DID YOUR PASSION FOR FITNESS EMERGE?
Being fit has always been a big part of my life. It wasn't until I decided to compete last year that I really saw the results of my hard work. I spent countless hours lifting and doing cardio before but never saw a change in my figure. When I met with my trainer, he helped me through the options for my body. Through the support of my trainer and family, I stuck to a strict regimen of eating clean and training. My passion to compete was sky high and I never felt better. I saw changes in my body weekly which drove me to reach my true potential.
"BEING COMFORTABLE WITH MYSELF IS THE BEST MOTIVATION. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOW I FELT BEFORE AND AFTER MY COMPETITION WAS UNBELIEVABLE."
WHAT OR WHO MOTIVATES YOU TO LIVE HEALTHY?
I'm motivated by the way I look and feel when I train for a competition. Being comfortable with myself is the best motivation. The difference between how I felt before and after my competition was unbelievable. I ate clean and trained hard for 12 weeks. One night of splurging on pasta and ice cream after the competition was enough to know that I never want to feel like that again.
WHERE DID YOU GO FOR INSPIRATION?
I go to "Fitness RX" and "Muscle & Fitness Hers" when I need inspiration. I always have them in my gym bag. If I ever feel like going home rather than hitting the stepmill or weights, one look through those magazines gets me fired up.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE FITNESS PLANS?
Training for my first bikini competition was amazing. I loved eating clean and training daily and can't wait to compete again. Competing at the pro level against amazing athletes will be an experience of a lifetime. It's my dream to make fitness my career.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FITNESS TIP?
My favorite fitness quote is: "There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results."
Being fit is a lifestyle and a true commitment to yourself. The only person you can do it for is you.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FITNESS COMPETITOR?
My favorite bikini athlete is Amanda Latona. I admire her physique and incredible muscle tone. I will strive to continue improving the way she does for every competition.
HOW DID BODYBUILDING.COM HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?
I use BodySpace to track workouts, diets, goals, and struggles. It holds me accountable and lets me see how others work toward their goals. It's motivating during prep to know there are athletes with the same goals as me.
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Tower Of Power: Lifting Helps Bulls Center Joakim Noah Rule The Paint from Bodybuilding.com
Joakim Noah has all the genetics a man could want, but this Chicago post player is still
one of the hardest-working men in the NBA.
You are an NBA shooting guard, and this is what you live for: final seconds, tie game,
the ball in your hands. You pass on a jump shot and beat your man off the dribble into
the paint, looking to dunk. The center slides over and you envision him on a poster.
Seconds later, you realize the error in your judgment as 6-foot-11 Joakim Noah sends you
and the ball crumpling to the floor, stuffed. Size matters in the NBA, but Noah doesn't just
block those shots because of his height and wingspan, both of which are immense.
The New York native is renowned for hustle, hard work, and an uncanny knack for finding
the ball.
Professional Pedigree
Noah isn't just another big body who developed a talent for rebounding. Athleticism and
physical genetics can be traced back generations in Noah's family. His father, Yannick
Noah, won the 1983 French Open.
His mother, Cecilia Rodhe, was named Miss Sweden 1978 and placed fifth in the Miss
Universe pageant. Joakim's grandfather, Zacharie Noah of Cameroon, led CS Sedan
Ardennes to the Coupe de France in 1961. They weren't just all competitors—they were
all winners.
Noah seems to have been destined for stardom, and basketball gave him his biggest
chance to shine. He was born in New York, lived in France for a decade, and then
moved back to the Big Apple, where he starred in prep hoops. Colleges took note.
He accepted a scholarship to Florida and helped lead the Gators and coach Billy
Donovan to back-to-back NCAA titles in 2006-07. Joakim was named Most Outstanding
Player in the 2006 Final Four. Three players from those teams were drafted in the top
10 of the 2007 NBA Draft. Noah went ninth that year to the Chicago Bulls.
2013 was Noah's best season as a pro. He was named to the All-Star and All Defensive
teams. In one monster game against Philadelphia, he tallied 23 points, 21 rebounds,
and 11 blocks, joining a list of NBA Hall-of-Famers (Olajuwon, Abdul-Jabbar, O'Neal)
as the only players to record that particular triple-double.
Championship Conditioning
Noah's Arc
NCAA Champion 2006
Final Four Most Outstanding Player
NCAA Champion 2007
9th Overall pick 2007 NBA Draft by Chicago Bulls
NBA All-Star 2013
Plays for French National Team
How do basketball superstars stay in elite condition year after year? It takes more than
hundreds of shots taken each day. With the help of his trainer, Alex Perris, Noah commits
to training year-round. The pair has worked together since 2007, Noah's rookie campaign.
During the season, Noah must stay flexible due to the rigors of games and road trips.
"I switch around my training routine a bit," Noah says. "I still hit the weights, but not as
hard. I do lots of core training and stretching, plus I work with a specialist who keeps me
flexible and limber."
In season, Noah makes it a point to do some sort of training 5-7 days per week. He trains
with weights twice per week, focusing on compound movements. His cardio is taken care
of since he already practices or plays several times each week. He does corrective work
with team trainers and practices yoga for flexibility—a top priority for basketball players.
He also hits his core 5-7 days per week.
After the 82-game season—or more if the Bulls reach the playoffs, and they have every
season since 2009—is over, Noah takes a brief break to recover. Then he settles in to a
more consistent six-day split under the watchful eyes of Perris. Perris makes sure no two
weeks are the same.
Noah's body has no chance to adapt to anything and it keeps the program from getting
boring. Noah does pool workouts with big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, as well as core,
yoga, and of course basketball training.
The weights get heavier each offseason, allowing Noah to improve his size and power,
so that he can bang under the boards with the NBA's other giants. "This past offseason,
we laid down the foundation with classic compound movements such as deadlifts, squats,
bench press, power cleans, clean and press, and military press just to name a few," Perris
says.
"For conditioning we did a lot of jogging, sprinting, jump roping, and on-court basketball
workouts. There are also hill workouts, sprinting with bands, and biking. The results were
outstanding. Joakim gained 15 pounds of lean muscle and his strength increased
dramatically."
Joakim's Six-Day Split
Monday
Morning: Basketball
Evening: Weight Training/Core
Tuesday
Morning: Pool Training
Evening: Yoga
Wednesday
Morning: Basketball
Evening: Weight Training/Core
Thursday
Morning: Pool Training
Evening: Massage
Friday
Morning: Basketball
Evening: Weight Training/Core
Saturday
Yoga
Sunday
Rest
Joakim's Sample Workout
When Joakim lifts weights with his trainer Alex Perris, the focus is getting in and out the
gym in fewer than 45 minutes.
They keep the workouts fast paced and the weights heavy. The workout consists
of four supersets, followed by two abdominal exercises.
Training is only part of the overall equation. The biggest piece of the muscle puzzle is what
you feed the body after your training or game is over. That is the most important moment
for your body to take in quality nutrients. Noah relies on Perris to handle both his training
and nutrition.
Endurance is vital to ballers. If your tank is empty in the fourth quarter, victory will not be
yours.
"Joakim has a healthy and balanced diet," Perris says. "Joakim will eat 6-8 meals per day
with 2-3 of those meals as protein shakes. Protein and good carbs are always high, while
fat and sugar remain low. We prepare a lot of fish, chicken, steak, greens, fresh fruit, and
veggie juices. For the most part he eats clean, but he occasionally splurges on a cheat meal."
Joakim and Alex both rely on BSN supplements to back up their training and to assist
with their overall nutritional intake. "BSN Supplements have been a big help to Joakim
in a lot of ways," Perris says. "Syntha-6 is a staple we use year-round. Protein shakes
are a big part of the diet.
During the season they are a great way to keep his calories up. Whether it is post-training
or at night, he loves the quality and taste. N.O. Xplode has been great for pre-workouts in
the offseason. Cell Mass has assisted his strength gains and muscle addition."
Joakim has to stay strong; he can't wither when the game's on the line. "Keeping my calories
up is always a concern," Noah says. "Syntha-6 and True Mass have been saviors for me.
With my schedule, getting in five daily meals is sometimes impossible. Having my shakes
handy has been huge!"
Joakim's Stack
BSN Synth-6: post-workout, at night, or after games
BSN N.O. Xplode: 2 scoops before workouts in offseason or before games during
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