Marines TV

Standing on stage wearing a skimpy mankini, in front of judges and hundreds or other people might seem like something out of your worst nightmare. For bodybuilders, this is what they strive for. Cpl. Cheyenne Newman went to the gym to bring you the story. This story includes sound bites from Sgt. Aliionuu Moeai, American Samoa, and Cpl. Dawuud Horne, Bronx, N.Y. This story is also available in high definition.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. April Reza, an intelligence specialist with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, discusses her journey as an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional League while being an active-duty Marine stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2024. Reza, a native of Colorado, began her fitness journey in the year of 2022 and demonstrates unwavering dedication and commitment as she consistently pursues her body fitness goals through rigorous daily exercise, disciplined nutrition, and her role as a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

More than 80 local, international and U.S. competitors took the stage at the 2019 Far East Bodybuilding competition Aug. 4, 2019 in Okinawa, Japan. Male and female competitors displayed their stage-worthy physiques in various divisions at the chance to be crowned a champion. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Brennan Beauton)

As a bodybuilder, single mother of three and an outstanding Marine, Staff Sgt. Cj Chase sets a new standard for resiliency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Amaia Unanue)

Royal Australian Navy Lt. Caitlin Lamb, staff officer to the Deputy Commander, Northern Command, talks about her bodybuilding lifestyle in Darwin, Australia, April 12, 2017. "I was stubborn as a kid and now I'm persistent as an adult," said Lamb.