Sebastian Balcombe and Jessie Palmer
September 21, 2008

• Dr. William J. Kraemer’s Research Tip: Waiter-Suitcase Carry for core training (guest tip by Joel Giacobbe)

• Essential amino acids

• Figure competitions

• Carla’s Sexy Performance Tip: Heavy breathing!

Sebastian Balcombe, BSE is the CEO of Athletic Edge Nutrition. His background is in exercise physiology and he has collaborated with leading experts in the development of cutting edge sports nutrition supplements for over ten years. He is a firm believer that a balance of training, healthy diet and proper nutritional supplementation are all essential components to reaching optimal health. Sebastian has written many articles about supplements which have appeared in magazines including Muscular Development.

Jessie Palmer balances being an IFBB Fitness Pro with being a new mother to a beautiful baby girl. In academics Jessie earned a BA in Developmental Psychology and had many achievements including a Presidential Academic Scholarship and being a Member of the International Honor Society. Her amateur athletic achievements include being crowned 1994-1995 Colorado State Champion Gymnast. After joining the Performance Ready Team she went on to become the youngest IFBB Fitness Pro at only 23 years old after placing 1st in Figure Class E and 2nd in Fitness Class C at the 2005 Team Universe/National Figure Championships.