Wendy Fortino
IFBB Figure Pro
4X Figure Olympian & IFBB Pro Champ
M.S. Exercise Physiology
Wendy Fortino is an IFBB Figure Professional. Prior to earning her professional status in the IFBB Figure division, Wendy has had an extensive amount of experience as an elite college and professional track athlete. In terms of education, Wendy holds her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, and her Undergraduate Degrees include Kinesiology and Art. She has also acquired multiple certifications in the fitness field, including: “Exercise Physiologist”, “Health and Fitness Specialist”, and “Personal Training” through the American College of Sports Medicine. Prior to owning and operating her current businesses (Cyber Body Shop, Polished Presentation) with her husband Matt Allen, Wendy was the Fitness Director at Stanford University; where she worked alongside some of the best coaches and trainers in the world.
As she is currently focused on her team of athletes and online businesses, Wendy has established herself as both a fitness and a beauty expert; which she has honed in on to become one of the best presentation coaches in the fitness industry.
Since Wendy began competing in fitness and figure competitions, she has won 4 overall titles in her amateur career (including Miss Figure USA 2011, where she earned her professional league status with the IFBB). As a Professional Figure competitor, Wendy has placed in multiple contests and has earned her spot as a multiple time Olympia-level contender.
Prior to her competition history, Wendy studied colors, contrast, and movement patterns while in college studying for a Minor in Art. Wendy found her artistic outlet in professional hair and makeup services and has since helped hundreds of women feel confident and beautiful on the stage.
Staci Boyer
Author of Motiv8n’U
Motivational Speaker
12 Year Navy Hosp. Corps Vet
Staci Boyer is an accomplished inspiring motivational speaker, award-winning author, dedicated personal trainer, fitness competitor, transformational wellness coach, and Founder/CEO of the Motiv8n’U brand & company. Her past experiences as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman for 12 years and 30 years in the health and wellness industry have prepared her well to continuously fulfill her destiny to help others change theirs. Staci has a bachelor of arts degree in Social Science and is presently spreading the word of women’s empowerment through her 6th book project – The Dear Woman letters, that she writes to champion women for change in all aspects of their lives!
Athletes
Autumn Swansen
IFBB Women’s Physique Pro
2016 Arnold Classic Champion
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Autumn Swansen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, ISSA Personal Trainer, and top IFBB Professional League athlete in (popularly) women’s physique (current) figure.
After competing at a high school and collegiate level in gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance, Autumn entered the sport of bodybuilding nearly a decade ago, first in figure, then followed by fitness and women’s physique and as of 2019 back to the figure division. For these reasons, Autumn Swansen has a wide range of experience and expertise that she is eager to share so that you too may meet and exceed your personal fitness goals.
Latorya Watts
IFBB Figure Pro
2X Ms. Figure Olympia
3X Arnold Classic Champion
Many assume Latorya Watts comes from an athletic background, but truth is working out and eating right hasn’t always been a priority of hers. It wasn’t until Latoryas’ mid 20s where she developed an interest in fitness and decided to join a gym. A few years before Latoryas’ very first competition she was approached in the gym and was handed a flyer to the NPC Las Vegas Classic. Then and there Watts was introduced to this sport and organization.
In 2009, Latorya competed in her first competition in the bikini division. She won the show, but was told she had a bit too much muscle for a bikini competitor and no longer placed well in this division. A year or so after, Watts made the decision to hire a coach and she began working with Manuel Torres who helped her to cross over into figure. In 2011, Watts made her figure debut.
In July of 2013, Latorya earned her IFBB pro card by winning overall in figure at the prestigious NPC USA Championships in Las Vegas. Watts went on to win her first pro show and a qualification to the 2014 Mr. Olympia where she placed fifth. The following year she received invitations to the 2015 Arnold Classic and 2015 Arnold Classic Australia, placing in the top five.
Latorya made history at the 2015 Mr. Olympia as being the first African-American woman to win the Ms. Figure Olympia title. Watts was then reassured at that very moment, the hard work, dedication and years of sacrifice her coach and her put towards her dream had all been worth it. Watts was crowned the figure winner for both the 2016 Arnold Classic and 2016 Arnold Classic Australia, once again making history.
Sergio Oliva Jr.
IFBB Mens Open Bodybuilder
2015 NPC National Overall Champion
2017 IFBB New York Pro Champion
Sergio Oliva Jr., son of Sergio Oliva three time back to back to back Mr. Olympia champion, was only 20 years old when he started training in 2004.
Oliva Jr. ran track and played water polo in high school. What may surprise some people is that his dad, Sergio Senior, was actually against Jr. bodybuilding when he initially started. Not only did he not want Jr. to compete but he didn’t even want him working out and lifting weights.
Sergio Oliva felt that Jr. should focus on other things instead. Jr. was headstrong that the sport of bodybuilding is what he wanted to do with his life, so he went against his father’s wishes and did it anyway. When Jr. first started lifting, he weighed roughly 140 pounds. Three months later, Jr. had put on nearly 30 pounds of muscle. The following year Jr. competed for the very first time. Falling even more in love with the sport. Jr. states, “When I set my mind to doing something, I’m going to find a way to do it, so there is no stopping me.”
Brandon Hendrickson
IFBB Men’s Physique Pro
2018 MP Mr. Olympia
2016 Arnold Classic Champion
Brandon Hendrickson was born in Chicago, but raised in the suburbs and became part of a modeling organization in college. Hendrickson began bodybuilding in early 2012 and competed in local regional level NPC shows from July 2012 – November 2013.
At the 2013 NPC National Championships in Miami, Florida; Hendrickson earned his IFBB Pro card by winning his class in the Men’s Physique division. Hendrickson has been moving up in the IFBB Pro. League ranks since 2014. In 2015 Hendrickson found his first professional win and Mr. Olympia qualification at the 2015 IFBB Tampa Pro in Tampa, Florida.
As the current reigning Men’s Physique Mr. Olympia Champion Brandon began his journey on the Olympia stage taking home 5th Place at his rookie Mr. Olympia competition. In 2016, Hendrickson started the year off winning the prestigious Arnold Classic International. Followed by a 4th place finish at the Mr. Olympia competition in September and a 3rd place finish the following year in 2017. Hendrickson is one of the most consistent champions in the IFBB Pro. League men’s physique division.
Chloe Sannito
NPC Women’s Physique Athlete
Certified Personal Trainer
RedCon1 Athlete
My name is Chloe Sannito, I am 20 years old residing in Crown Point, IN and I am an NPC women’s physique competitor. Currently in school for business administration and working as a personal trainer, I do have other interests beside competing.
Spending time with family and friends while learning the importance of faith at a young age, I try to keep my social life with my loved ones first in life. However, in 2010 I decided to change my life as I had known it as an overweight high school freshman to venture into the fitness industry.
At age 15 I attended a weight loss camp in Melbourne, Florida where I had set out to lose 25 pounds and continue to live a healthy lifestyle when returning home. Never expecting it to go much further I continued to shock myself by deciding to get into competitive bodybuilding!
Only two years later I was competing in figure where I had one the overall title in Michigan at The Midwest Challenge followed by taking a runner up at The NPC Ironman in Chicago, Illinois.
After my second show my body took a hard turn for the worse where I suffered hormonal/thyroid issues I was determined to fix. Almost three years later at age 20, I have now been able to go through the tough learning process of fixing my metabolic issues and having the opportunity to advance to the women’s physique division where I won the overall women’s physique title at The NPC Kentucky Open. Just four weeks later I competed in my first national show at North Americans where I placed 13th.
I intend on taking a long offseason to compete in the future bringing the best Chloe Sannito to date, aiming to achieve my pro status as a women’s physique competitor!