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We did so well with our 2004 predictions (well, not really), that we decided to come back for another round of aimless thoughts and prognostication. Some may say we are guessing, but I'd like to think of it more as.. forecasting. Nevertheless, enjoy. Breakout
Competitor Last year, FitSights picked Tara Scotti as the Breakout Competitor of 2004. And all Tara did in '04 was get her pro card, sign with a top sponsor, have 5 bajillion photoshoots, and basically become one of the top pros in the industry, at least with fans on the internet. Not a bad year. Of course, we here at FitSights take full credit for Tara's success, because we all know without the immense amount of positive karma she recieved from last year's predicition, none of that would have happened. So who get awarded with the FitSights karma for 2005? None other than Alexis Ellis.
There are alot of intangibles that come along with someone like Alexis. First off is her height. At a tall 5'8", her statuesque physique seems even more impressive. And this is no ordinary physique. Alexis is jam packed with dense muscle - just take a gander at her back - but still carries the size in a very feminine, very photogenic way. Speaking of photos, she is also one of the hardest working and best posing athletes I've ever dealt with, and it comes through in the photos she helps to produce. Only training since 2000, Alexis has come a very far way in those few years. And now, five years later in 2005, FitSights believes all that hard work in the gym will pay off, making her the Breakout Competitor of the year. On
the Rise "Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business." - Sir Francis Bacon With the advent of Title IX in college sports combined with the increased popularity of health and fitness in general, society is pumping out a sizeable amount of athletes that have the potential to step onto a fitness or figure stage. And now that trickle down effect has reached the Britney-Generation as well, where tight arms and abs are in vogue just as much as flannels and Pearl Jam t-shirts were when I was in high school (oh man, I was born 10 years too early..). Leading the charge of these 21-and-under competitors are athletes like Brittany Thorsch, who at 19 earned her fitness pro card at last year's USAs, and will switch to figure in 2005. There's also fellow 19 year old Moorea Wolfe, the Canadian transplant now living in Arizona, who's advanced physique will be vying for a pro card in 2005, despite the limited number of shows she's able to compete in. 21 year old Erica Davidson (formerly Fuerst) is back in the competitive scene with a new look and a new last name, and should make waves in all her competitions in the coming year. And finally, with a mentor like Tanji Johnson, younger sister Safiya (19) has the guidance and genetics to make a name for herself in the NPC fitness circuit. With competitors like the four mentioned above, the sport should be in good hands for years to come. Future
Oxygen/M&F Hers/something Cover Model
However, Erica Davidson is defying convention. With only a few years of serious training under her belt, the 21 year old is poised to take the fitness world by storm.. not only on the fitness stage, but also as a fitness model. Seriously, if she is not on the cover of a magazine at some point in 2005 - whether if be Oxygen, Hers, Kung-Fu World, Guns & Ammo or Better Homes & Garden, I don't care - then there is something seriously wrong in the world. Make it happen people. Hot
New Look Not sure what a "20 Percenter" is? Don't worry, because we aren't exactly sure either. But according to new rules instituted by the IFBB, it's the official new look for 2005 athletes who participate in bodybuilding, fitness and figure. What the 20% refers to is a reduction in muscularity for all competitors "whose physiques require the decrease regardless" of what they compete in. Now, whether or not they plan on sending out notes to girls saying, "P.S. - You're too buff", I don't know. In theory, the change can lead to many positives, but the way it's been implemented is a little odd. If the IFBB had any foresight, they could have adjusted their judging years ago and showed some consistency in the placements and the type of physique that was rewarded. It will be interesting to see whether or not the big name pros who do display a decent amount of muscularity will infact be punished with their placements if they retain the same look from 2004. If you're entertained by placement rantings and ravings on message boards, this is going to be a very fun year! Best
New Contest Known for years for being one of the best NPC shows west of the Mississippi, the Emerald Cup is now adding a pro element to their normal festivities. Brad and Elaine Craig run a first class competition, so the new Emerald Cup Fitness show should be no different. Known for being a competition where numerous pros have passed through in their NPC days, those athletes will now have a chance to step on stage at the Emerald Cup once again. The Emerald Cup takes place in the Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA on April 29-30th.
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If
you haven't heard of Alexis Ellis it may be due to the fact that
she's only been competing for 2 years, primarily in Southern California.
But trust me, we here in SoCal can only keep a secret for so long,
and soon the whole industry will know full well of Alexis Ellis.
There
are people in the industry that are sometimes referred to as the
complete package. They've got the look, they've got the physique..
they've got it. But rarely do they display it at
such a young age, only a few years into the competition world.