Musclemania® Junior star Fernando Valeriano is in great shape for a media and marketing photo shoot tomorrow. The 21 year old college engineering student has been training since he was 14 years old and competing since 17. At 6'2", 230 lbs., the lifetime natural has incredible symmetry, great muscle thickness and incredible quality for his age.

Just in from Musclemania Pro Griffin Datcher III he talks about his new feature in Kravefit magazine.

"I recently had a photo shoot with Dallas based Kravefit magazine which will be on the newsstands soon. I can't wait! This has been a dream of mine for many years and to see it finally coming to fruition is amazing. I would like to thank Dewayne Malone and Charles Anderson of Natural Promotions for their continued support of me and other Texas athletes that are on the rise."

"As for me and my plans, I won't be competing again until next season. I'm going to take some time to chisel away at my body. The next time I step on stage there will be no question that I will be the winner. I will keep everyone updated as I proceed to work on bringing up the lower body and chiseling my upper body."

"Until then, PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT!"

For a few years, New Mexico celebrity personal trainer Michael Donathan has been working with popular MM bodybuilder Jason Borrego. Gritty, tough and hard core, both lifters worked hard in creating Jason's rugged natural physique. At 5'8", 195 lbs., Jason has great thickness and is focusing on off-season conditioning as he trains for MM America in Las Vegas.

Tennessee sports model and former Model Universe star Tyler McPeak hasn't done a professional commercial shoot since leaving New York three years ago. But, now the 28 year old personal trainer is preparing for his comeback. At 6'1", 200 lbs., he has regained the muscle atrophy and will soon be back on the scene.

'12 Musclemania® Mexico Champion Luis Guerra says since winning the competition, he's been training heavy, especially his weaknesses and developing his physique overall. "I want to have a new physique by November when I go to Las Vegas (MM World)," he says. The 5'10", 215 lbs., television producer creates programs and promotions for ESPN Mexico.

MM Pro David Whittaker is in comeback mode. The 6'3", 245 lbs. San Diego native says he's working on conditioning and always working his legs. David won the '04 MM World and has been a major force on the MM Pro stage since.

The daily of training, dieting, sacrificing and then traveling to compete at the Fitness Universe Weekend can be no more fulfilling then what AJ Newton experienced. Here's her story in her own words. "My name is Alix James Newton. I was competitor #235 at the Fitness Universe Weekend in Miami a few weeks ago. I traveled from Australia to compete at your event and continued with my travels in the USA after the event, only arrive home in Australia this morning. It was just now that I had the opportunity to check the final scores and my placing for the Musclemania Womens Division, in which the records show I placed fifth. On the day of the finals I missed the chance to be onstage at the awards for the finals because I was involved with reporting a crime to the police. During the time between performing routines at the finals and the announcement of placings I had gone across the road from the Hilton to the local grocery store (Publix), after being assured by Musclemania officials that I had ample time to do so, as I needed to purchase safety pins as my posing suit had become undone. Whilst I was returning from the Publix to the Hilton a pedestrian was struck by a taxi cab and I assisted with the persons first aid and then was required to remain with the police and give my version of events as I was a witness. This process took some time. When I returned to the show I was informed that the show was over. The next day I delayed my flight out of Miami in order to attend the showroom at the Hilton again in an effort to explain my situation to someone, however I had no such luck and could only locate staff from the Hilton. I understand nothing can be done about the fact that I unfortunately missed my moment on stage to accept my award and all that would have come with that experience. However, I can take some solace in knowing I was able to apply my medical knowledge to help someone who was badly hurt in an accident on the street. As I am now home and have internet access and have been able to see the scores, I am equally proud knowing I actually been in the top five." As a scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Health Science and Nutritional Medicine, the pedestrian was lucky to have such a capable person to attend to him/her. We could not be more proud that a person of such character chose to grace the Musclemania stage. On behalf of all nearly 400 competitors at Fitness Universe Weekend, thank you, AJ!