Hardcore in New York

Flex, July, 2009 by Dave Lees

East Coast body builders get down and dirty, and there's no better place to see that happen than at Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym in Syosset. New York--better known as the East Coast mecca. IFBB Pro League judge and New York Pro promoter Steve Weinberger, who runs the state-of-the-art facility with wife Bev, is smack dab in the eye of the storm.

"We have a lot of great pros and upcoming amateours training here," Weinbinger said. "Right now, everybody's getting ready for the New York [Pro]. It's gonna be wild. Kevin [English] is in here training like a beast to beat David Henry and defend his title. [English beat Henry at the '08 New York Pro 202-and-under show, but placed second to Henry at the '08 Olympia 202 Showdown.] Evan Centopani is looking real good for his pro debut, Evgeny Mishin is going all out. It's gonna be an awesome show."

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