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Backstage SAF – Crystal Kenny and the Bikini Strut

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Crystal KennyThe "Backstage SAF" video series takes you behind the scenes and gives you exclusive access at SAF's competitions, photoshoots, and fitness camps. See things no one else can!

This video was shot by SAF's Cindy Bertinato when she was backstage at the 2012 Interactive Nutrition SAF Summer Spectacular, held on June 16, 2012, at the beautiful Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, QC, Canada. It features Crystal Kenny, who was competing in the open division as a Fitness Model competitor. Cindy captures Crystal after she had just won the Best in Themewear award and was preparing for the bikini round. Crystal explains why she likes themewear, but prefers the bikini round – allowing her to do what she calls "the bikini strut." Crystal placed second in the Fitness Model category, which earned her SAF Elite Pro status.

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Backstage SAF – Kim and Michelle on Why and How to Compete

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Kim ChartrandThe "Backstage SAF" video series takes you behind the scenes and gives you exclusive access at SAF's competitions, photoshoots, and fitness camps. See things no one else can!

This video was shot by SAF's Cindy Bertinato when she was backstage at the 2012 Interactive Nutrition SAF Summer Spectacular, held on June 16, 2012, at the beautiful Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, QC, Canada. It features SAF Elite Pros Kim Chartrand and Michelle Stevens-Manoll – both were competing in the 2012 SAF Summer Elite Pro Challenge. Learn why these women compete with SAF and, also, learn how to choose preparation for competitions wisely. Enjoy!

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"An All-Around Good Time"

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Lauren and PaulThe footage for this video was shot on October 2, 2011, at Paul Buceta’s Sessions Studios, which is located in Mississauga, Canada. Paul Buceta is the world’s best fitness photographer whose photos show up in Oxygen, MuscleMag, American Curves, Playboy, and many other magazines.

The video features SAF Elite Pro Lauren Dempsey, the Swimsuit Model winner at the 2011 SAF Summer Spectacular. Watch and listen as Lauren talks about why she competes with SAF and the amazing opportunities that the organization has afforded her. Lauren will compete next at the 2012 SAF Summer Spectacular on June 16.

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Backstage SAF – Brigitte On Friendships

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Brigitte Dompierre-GatchellThe "Backstage SAF" video series takes you behind the scenes and gives you exclusive access at SAF's competitions, photoshoots, and fitness camps. See things no one else can!

This video was shot by SAF's Cindy Bertinato when she was backstage at the 2012 Interactive Nutrition SAF Summer Spectacular, held on June 16, 2012, at the beautiful Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, QC, Canada. It features SAF Elite Pro Brigitte Dompierre-Gatchell, who was the first runner-up in the 2012 SAF Masters Elite Pro Championship event. Brigitte talks about one of the hallmarks of SAF's competitions that makes it unique: the friendships that are made backstage and onstage. Enjoy!

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"The Best Photo Shoot Ever!"

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Vanda and PaulVanda Hadarean, Canada’s most successful female fitness competitor ever, is the 2010 SAF Elite Pro Champion and the 2011 SAF Masters Elite Pro Champion. Vanda has been competing with SAF since 2007. Paul Buceta is the world’s best fitness photographer whose photos show up in Oxygen, MuscleMag, American Curves, Playboy, and many other magazines. We’re exceedingly proud to have both involved with SAF.

The footage for this video was shot on October 2, 2011, at Paul’s Sessions Studios, which is located in Mississauga, Canada. Vanda has shot with Paul many times before, but she called this one “the best photo shoot with Paul ever!” Watch this video to hear what Vanda has to say and to see some of the exciting images that Paul has created. Some of these photos, and others, will appear in galleries in SeriousAboutFitness.com shortly.

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