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Pounding the heavy bags with Valerie Cormier. An Area Orion breast expansion morph.

C’mon now!

Here at Area Orion, we go out of our way to show the beauty of female muscle and champion the public’s negative perception. We may have our work cut out for us with FBBs like this. We still love ya, but try to make our job a little easier :)

Christa Bauch Spotlight

I was born in Bad Schandau, formerly East Germany, December 19th 1947. I enjoyed music, riding and athletics (sprinting) at school, before training as a masseuse. At age 27 I left East Germany to settle in the West - not over the wall, but legally, having married a West German citizen. My three kids gave me plenty to do, but I felt unfulfilled. I took up rifle shooting for a couple of years - with reasonable success - before finding the answer in bodybuilding.

I'd always had a complex about my figure. I really wanted to look like a contemporary woman, with long slender legs and a big bust. It was impossible for genetic reasons. Through bodybuilding I have been able to get away from that by making the most of the physical structure I was born with. My self-confidence has increased enormously and I like the way I look now.

In 1993 I got to know Robin Parker in New York when we did Laurie Fierstein's show "Celebration of the Most Awesome Female Muscle in the World". I was very impressed with her personality, her physique and her way of life. She taught me how to wrestle and find out that I'm a good arm wrestler. I always had fun working for her - for "Physical Culture".

In the past my goal was to compete in the "Ms. Olympia". I competed in the "Ms. O." in 1993 and 1994. Now I don't have a special focus. I will keep training my muscles always to stay strong and in good shape, because I like that and a lot of people like big muscles, too. Perhaps one day I'll come back on stage.... who knows?

See more Christa at www.classicallychrista.com

Contest History
1987 German Championship 2nd
1987 Europa-Championship (NABBA) 2nd
1987 World Championship (NABBA) 2nd
1988 Europa-Championship (WABBA) 1st
1989 German Championship (IFBB) 2nd
1989 World Games (IFBB) 1st (Pro-qualifier)
1990 Ms. International 4th
1991 Grand Prix of Italy 4th
1992 Jan Tana 12th
1993 Jan Tana 7th
1993 Ms. Olympia Contestant
1994 Canada Cup 2nd
1994 Ms. Olympia 12th1995 Jan Tana 5th

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To celebrate Women's History Month, we brought female bodybuilding legend Janice Ragain to the AO labs for some extra pumpitude.

An Area Orion female muscle morph.

The Playground: Brooklyn Lori

Lori Braun takes a breather on the Brooklyn Bridge… might want to take a ferry to the city today :)

Danni Says...

What do Female Bodybuilders & Fitness Models think of their Area Orion morphs? Here's what Mz Devious said.

"Area Orion makes the best Muscle Morphs (yes, I decided) .. here is my latest one by them.. it’s for fun guys… no I’m not really that big .. imagine if I was? That would be scary…( insert evil laugh)" - Mz. Devious

Lisa Bickels Before & After

Lisa Marie Bickels spent 4 years in the Marine Corps then went on to be one of the hottest bodybuilders of the 2000’s. Here’s Corporal Bickels transformation from Jarhead to Muscle Goddess. Hoorah!

Spring Training

Batter up. it’s almost Baseball season and what better way to get ready than Hardbodies playing Hardball.

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Say hello to British glamour model Sophie Howard. An Area Orion breast expansion morph.

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Swedish bodybuilder Heidi Vuorela is Sassy, Strong & Sexy! She's been fascinating to watch grow over the past few years and I'm glad to have her in the AO labs thanks to my friends at FitVids.

An Area Orion female muscle morph.

Strong Women in History: Mars Bennett

Mars Bennett was an American strongwoman and wrestler born in Texas during the 1920s. She started as a trapeze artist in the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Mars then worked as a stunt double in the movies and later as a performer of strength and wrestling. She trained with the coach Lou Leonard at the Bothners' gymnasium in New York, where she practiced judo, weightlifting, wrestling and boxing. Mars became a popular wrestler in the late 40’s and 50’s and was also a good singer.

Edited from: www.fscclub.com

Celebrity Muscle Morphs

Everyone loves celebrities.  Female muscle fans wonder what would they look like with muscle? The question can be answered with the aid of Photoshop.

Ever wonder what Megan Fox would look like with muscle? Download your favorite celebrity headshot and your favorite bodybuilder photo... poof, instant celebrity with muscle. While most morphers are hobbyists and not professional Hollywood retouchers, Photoshop is the main program used by both. The software basics are fairly simple to use but it takes some talent & ability to make them look realistic.

This gallery shows images from different artists (not including Area Orion) and there are many others out there. Image copyrights and fair use aside, these are all done for fun in the fantasy world of Female Muscle.

Salute to Thigh Highs

Yeah, they’re just big socks, but something about Thigh Highs on fit & muscular women just makes me feel all tingly inside.

The Playground: French Resistance

Erica Cruikshank stretches out in Paris.  Based on a photo by HerBiceps.com

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Peek-a-boob.

An Area Orion breast expansion morph.

Iris Kyle Spotlight

Iris Kyle was born in 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball and softball. She was an All-American in basketball, and received a number of athletic scholarship offers. Iris attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi on a basketball scholarship, majoring in business administration.

Kyle won her first contest in 1994 and earned her pro card in 1998. She has had a series of high placings as a professional, including seven consecutive top five showings at the Ms. Olympia. She holds the title of Ms. Olympia and is tied for the most overall wins with eight along with Lenda Murray (1990-1995, 2002, 2003), Lee Haney (Mr. Olympia 1984-1991), and Ronnie Coleman (Mr. Olympia 1998-2005). Iris just won the Ms. International title again and will be going for the record breaking win at the Olympia in 2013.

Iris typically competes at a bodyweight of approximately 155–161 pounds. In recent times Kyle had spent time trying to increase her marketability by auditioning for movies and TV shows.

See more of Iris at iriskyle.com, Facebook and Twitter

Whoa Jenny

What do Fitness & Glamour Models think of their Area Orion morphs? Here's what Jenny Poussin said when we bulked her up.
 
"FUN pic! wayyyy too manly 4 my taste but i gotta admit u are GOOD at wat u do!
CONGRATS!
prefer yur fake bOObie pics tho anytime! giggle"

Big Kiss
Jenny

Monique Jones Before & After

I love female bodybuilder transformation photos, they’re real-life FMG. Here’s Monique Jones. She started out as a figure competitor and is currently one of the top FBB pros. Way to go Monique!

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Zowi, it's Monica Mowi.

An Area Orion female muscle morph based on a photo by Rebel Design Studios.

The Playground: Lunar Eclipse

Atlas ain't got nothing on her. Based on a photo by Pedro Nossol