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Chinese Liao Zhi Quiang is a 23 year old Better Bodies ambassador who, as so many other fellow ambassadors, fell in love with training. Liao Zhi Quiang has also made his passion his profession. Check out his story.

**In 2013, I was still a skinny boy in high school. At that time, I loved basketball and was discovered by the high school basketball team coach. He believed that I had the talent required, and I joined the team as a result. At that time, I didn't do any strength training. Most of the time, we had physical practice with focus on agility training, endurance training, etc.

**During a game in 2014, my ankle was seriously injured because of a rough physical encounter with my opponent. The doctor told me that recovery would take time and that I might not be able to participate in training and games for a longer period.

During this period of rehabilitation I wanted to get stronger, so I started going to the gym. At that time, I was skinny and only weighing 55 kg. I was determined to transform myself into a muscle warrior, so that I could return to the court to recover my honor and confidence. However, as I spent more time training, my body became stronger and stronger, and I slowly realized that I had fallen in love with bodybuilding. I never dreamed that I would embark on this bodybuilding path where there is no turning back. Bodybuilding has not only become my hobby, it is now my profession and a career that I am willing to pursue and dedicate myself to for life.

**When I was preparing for the national competition (bodybuilding) in 2018, I left to train away from home, to undergo strict and rigorous preparations for the competition. During this period, I trained with weights twice a day and did 4 cardio sessions every day. Every day was a repeat of the previous and the strict diet, exhaustion and muscle soreness I endured is something ordinary people won't understand.

This period was undoubtedly hard, but I also found my true self. I had persisted and overcome any obstacles due to the motivation I had. Deep in my heart my goal was to stand on the stage and win what I considered to be mine - the gold medal. So, in 2018, I harvested the first gold medal in my life. This was not only an honor for me, but also a testimony to my efforts during this period.

**It has been six years since I found my way into the gym, I am 23 years old now in 2019. Looking back, I started out as a weak high school student and today I am a recognized fitness athlete who runs my own gym.

During the past 6 years, I have enjoyed every strength training session, the strict diet requirements, and the work that accompanied it every day. Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, my daily life may be too difficult to adhere to, but in my opinion, developing what I like to do into my own career is a thing that gives it a soul. I want to live by my own beliefs.

**Currently, I love and enjoy my life. In my own iron gym, I have a lot of like-minded bodybuilding friends. We train together, share tips and techniques, and even travel together. At the same time, I also participate in large and small bodybuilding competitions every year.

I enjoy good food and life during the non-competition season, and train hard and exercise strict self-discipline during the competition season. Fitness has become the lifestyle I love. I am hoping to inspire more fitness enthusiasts to follow their dreams!

Liao Zhi Quiang – Dedication For Life

Back training has aesthetic and practical benefits. Efficient and holistic back training develops the v-taper and also strengthens core muscles like the spinal erectors that are responsible for holding your body up all day and link every motion of the body together.

Here bikini Olympia champ Nathalia Melo shows us how to incorporate resistance bands into her back workout to expedite her training with supersets and make sure she can superset even in busy environments where supersets with different machines might not be possible.

Check out Nathalia's complete back workout here and stay tuned for more.

Nathalia Melo – Back Training With A Twist

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Brand Manager Erika Boström shares her best tips from Las Vegas and the Olympia weekend.

I’m now back in Sweden after an eventful work weekend in Las Vegas. Visiting the Olympia is always an highlight as it provides opportunity to catch up with industry friends and ambassadors from around the globe.

Besides watching competitions and walking the expo, we took the trip to 

If you are planning to go to Las Vegas and to keep up with the Fitness lifestyle and soak up some inspiration, a workout at for example 

There are so many options on hotels in Las Vegas and it can be hard to know where to stay. It very much depends on what is most important for you; To be near the expo? The competitions? Nightlife? To have a kitchen? Having a casino in the hotel?

It is pretty easy to take a cab everywhere so don’t let some distance be an issue since that can save you a lot of money. The 5 star hotels along the Strip are in general much more expensive than hotels that are a few minutes drive from there. The bigger hotels often have a fully equipped gym and be sure to check the hotel websites to see what amenities they offer.

If you are looking for a good hotel with a central location at the strip – but without a casino, 

 could be an option. Here you have the possibility to prepare your own food in the room and even do laundry.

If you want to stay where the Olympia finals are, 

 is the place. Just be aware that this is off the Las Vegas Strip. If you prefer being closer to the 

 where the expo is, you'll want to look at the map and pick a hotel in close proximity.

Get The Most Out Of Your Olympia Weekend

The Better Bodies assortment is big and sometimes it can be hard to navigate to find for example your favorite pair of leggings.

Our ambassadors are people who wear the Better Bodies brand a bit more than the average person, therefore they also have the ability to quickly list their favorite items.

Check out Caroline Aspenskog's favorite outfits below. Maybe you'll get some inspiration for next time you're picking between the styles.

**This outfit is one of my favorites because I love high waist tights and 

 are perfect for squats as they'll stay in place during exercise. 

**Astoria Seamless Bra, Sugar Hill Leggings, Chelsea Track Jacket

**This outfit is my favorite during fall. It's perfect for a power walk with the comfortable 

 is a favorite as it is tight in the waistline and fits great, but can also be worn open.

**Amazing outfit that enhances shapes yet still is comfortable and looks good. 

 is a perfect outfit for casual wear too.

 can both be worn high waist or be folded down. They're perfect no matter how you feel like wearing your tights. I like to match the black pair with the black 

 is one of the items I wear the most and it matches all my outfits from Better Bodies. It is available in several colors. The 

 are comfortable and perfect during a summer stroll or an interval session. The waist can be folded down if you want them lower.

My Favorites: Caroline Aspenskog

Jacki Frye went to Olympia with her sponsor Muscle Egg. It is her 3rd time visiting Las Vegas for this show. We asked her about her weekend plans.

I will be at the Olympia Expo both days at the Muscle Egg booth. We'll be training at LVAC and City Athletic Club. We plan to eat at Hell's Kitchen, find the best burger and pizza joint and do a sunset helicopter tour at the Grand Canyon!

This is a fun weekend to be in Vegas because it brings together people who have the same passion for health and fitness. It is the Super Bowl of Bodybuilding! The vibes are amazing and the connections you make are unforgettable.

My Olympia Experience – Jacki Frye

Friday marks the official start day of Olympia in Las Vegas. We are excited to share some updates from both our team and ambassadors.

Nick and Erika ready to visit this years Olympia expo.

Michael Johansson, Erika Bostrom, Nick Del Toro and Helena Johansson catching up with Better Bodies Athlete Ahmad Ahmad at the expo.

Erika, Michael, Nick and Michael went to the Friday finals.

Erika catching up with industry photographer Per Bernal.

Long line to the M&F booth as actor Mark Wahlberg is about to make an appearance.

 and shared some pictures from their day.

Let The Show Begin

Ahmad Ahmad is a champion bodybuilder but has always found himself on the lighter side of the 212 division. Last year he threw his hat into the classic physique division and won his classic physique pro debut earning him a spot at the 2019 Mr. Olympia.

Here he is two days out from the Olympia answers some questions regarding his shoulder surgery, making an impact in the Olympia this year and advice to younger aspiring competitors.

Ahmad Ahmad – Classic Physique Olympia Q&A

During the Mr. Olympia weekend our CEO Michael Johansson along with Better Bodies Brand Manager Erika Bostrom and videographer Nick Del Toro will be catching up with ambassadors and industry friends in Las Vegas. We're excited to share some of their experiences as well as our ambassadors experiences from this weekend with the whole Better Bodies Community!

Our team kicked off this years Olympia by going to the press conference for the Olympian competitors. Nick Del Toro made sure to meet up with Better Bodies Athlete 

 to document Ahmad's final preparations for the Olympia finals in Classic Physique this Saturday.

 is a NQ Bikini Competitor and Fitness Model. She's traveling to Olympia with her Team Allmax family.

 has a busy weekend in Vegas and has promised to share some updates with us all.

Touch Down In Las Vegas

For Nathalia Melo, shoulders help accentuate not only your physique but also a sleeveless dress at a cocktail party or tank top at the beach. 

Here Nathalia Melo walks us through a 45 minute shoulder training session with the 

 that hit every area of the shoulders that will help you develop that round athletic look.

Check out how she supersets each movement and the cues she gives to target and hit each area of the shoulder. Try this workout out and share with a friend and stay tuned for more from Nathalia on how to implement the bands for the rest of the body.

Nathalia Melo – Resistance Band Shoulder Workout

This past weekend we did our first 2 stops on our Swedish Better Bodies on Tour 2019. Keep scrolling for a recap of these awesome events.

Our first stop was at The Raw Gym in Malmö! The energy was high and we had a lot of people who gave their all in our small (but yet challenging) competition. The task was to do 250 meters on a rowing machine and continue with 15 burpees immediately thereafter. The one who completed this fastest was awarded with a gift card from Better Bodies.

Better Bodies Ambassador and Music producer Bo Jonsson added to the Friday feeling as he took control over the music.

Everyone who came to the event received a goodie-bag that contained a Better Bodies shoppingbag, shaker, coupons, as well as items from our event sponsors NOCCO, Barebells and Snackbros. We are so thankful for having these three brands contributing to the goodie bags!

Next day we took the Better Bodies car to Gothenburg and Iron Works Gym! This gym is amazing and the owner Olov gave us a warm welcome. Again we repeated our competition. First out was five amazing Better Bodies ambassadors. They all completed the task with impressive times, one of them even did it all with a broken wrist. Impressive!

To summarize theses two days in one word: AMAZING! We are so thankful that so many came out to contribute with so much great energy and having fun with us. We also want to send a huge thanks to The Raw Gym and Iron Works Gothenburg for having us! And last but not least thanks to NOCCO, Barebells and Snackbros for adding the best protein snacks to our goodie-bags.

We are now reloading for part 2 of this tour. This will be the last weekend of September. Then we will visit Södertälje, Norrköping and Jönköping! Hope to see many of you there!

Better Bodies On Tour 2019 Recap

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Chris Miller, Dallas based logistics manager for Better Bodies is preparing for the physique division of Joe Weider's amateur Olympia in Las Vegas.

"Competing is a way to push yourself, find your limitations and surpass them. The dieting is a way to test your will power and hold yourself accountable. The contest is a way to keep to deadlines. There is no pushing deadlines back because your not ready on time."

Chris takes us into his world as the logistics manager of Better Bodies at the Plano headquarters and then takes us through his arm training one week out from Joe Weider's Amateur Olympia.

Stay tuned for the whole Vegas experience and more work hard play hard from Chris Miller!

Work Hard Play Hard – Chris Miller Preparing for Amateur Olympia

Check out Anna Stålnacke's favorite items below. Maybe you'll get some inspiration for next time you're picking between the styles.

 and I have them in all colors. They are thin and follow your body perfectly, which also means they show off your curves perfectly.

**I like when sport-tops have nice details, just look at the back of the 

! It motivates me to train back in a sport top that show much of your back and have a nice design as well.

 is just to-die-for, you can wear them for both everyday occasions and in the gym. The details on the legs make the tights not so average and lights up every outfit.

 are my favorite shorts. The length is perfect. You don't have to be afraid of showing the booty while working out, and these shorts are comfy and have a high waist. They are also nice to match with to your lifestyle outfit on warmer days outside of the gym!