Barbie Guerra and Juan Carlos Santana
November 4, 2007

• Dr. William J. Kraemer’s Research Tip: Strength and endurance training for oxidant protection

• Fitness Competitor with no arms

• Fat kids, fat adults, no whining allowed

• Carla’s Sexy Performance Tip: Altoids and down under performance!

Barbie Guerra has surmounted incredible challenges to become a successfully Figure Competitor. When she was 2-1/2 years old in Pasadena, TX she climbed up onto an electrical transformer and grabbed some wires. Her arms were burned so badly that they had to be amputated, and she sustained scarring on her legs. Despite doctors’ odds that she would not live she not only survived but thrived. She became fascinated by fitness competition and began entering competitions. Some of her results include: 2007 Arnold Classic Amateur Fitness B, 7th Place; 2006 Heart of Texas, 2nd; 2005 Western Regional, 5th; 2004 Western Regional, 2nd. Barbie balances her fitness career with a husband and four children. Visit Barbie at www.fitnessunarmed.com.

Juan Carlos Santana, FNSCA is the owner and director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, FL, and has been acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities on training and performance. He has published over 100 articles in fitness magazines and professional journals, and produced many videos and books on various aspects of performance enhancement. Santana serves as a consultant to equipment manufacturers, sports teams, and fitness organizations. Find out more at The Institute of Human Performance and at the headquarters of Intocombat.