I watched her carefully as she struggled to make up her mind to strip naked. The camera had a direct, full-body shot of her as she stood next to the lounger. She was a quiet one the kind they say you need to watch out for and I believed it. Over the past two years, I had watched this woman lose about 20 pounds of fat while packing on an amazing 10 pounds of lean muscle. She was at my grunt-gym when it opened at 6am every morning. She rarely spoke to anyone unless she asked to work-in on a piece of equipment. The usual muscle heads hadn't paid much attention to her that first year. Now, they watched her as she executed each rep of each set. Her muscles stood out, defined and pumped as she broke out into a sweat. Her form was perfect; she stopped herself if her form failed before she had reached her weight and rep goal. She'd back off, drink water and wait listening to whatever was playing on her CD player. She'd return, add more weight and go at it again. I knew she had a trainer; I didn't know who he was.
The think the idea of competing had come to her when I hung the poster for the Turquoise State 1993 competition. I had noticed her reading the bulletin board casually over the two years but when that poster went up, she studied it. Turquoise State was a popular competition for newly minted bodybuilders. It was a local competition so there wasn't the threat of some established and seasoned builder coming in and sweeping all the classes. This was a competition to get your feet wet. If she continued to work hard, got a decent posing routine, peaked at just the right time and got a decent tan, she had a good chance of at least taking one class. I knew all the female builders in the area and this newbie could give them some serious competition.
I'd opened Iron Athlete six years after my motorcycle accident had left me with one leg. I had made National levels in competition and was headed to World when a car pulling out in front of me on a rain-soaked night robbed me of my chance to ever realize my full dream. I wanted to exclusively train serious bodybuilders but the financial realities of running a gym soon showed me I had to open my doors to anyone with money and the desire to be in a no-frills environment. Looking at her across the room, I was pleased the open door policy gave everyone a place to start. With desire and a strong training ethic, anyone could build the body; the competing part was a whole different issue.
You have to be able to stand up in front of a room full of critical people in a tiny scrap of fabric and pose to show every muscle of your body to its best advantage. The tan and shaving ritual are another huge hurdle. Fortunately, living in Southern Arizona, sun was readily available. I'd had a finished terrace added to the flat roof of the gym so that nude sunbathing was available for those getting contest ready. Last Friday she had asked to be allowed to use the roof. I'd given her the key and gone up with her to show her the water source and how to get into the storage area to get a lounger. The roof is co-ed and I'm strict that no sexual contact is made or offered. She averted her eyes and had moved away from me when I talked about the "eye-ball all you want but no touchy stuff" policy. I've got cameras mounted for insurance purposes and to keep everyone honest and safe.
Wednesdays were typically quiet days most builders on split workout routines worked abs and then called it a day. I'd turned back towards the roof monitors after ringing up a protein drink and saw her lying flat face down; she was nude. Damn, I'd missed the strip...love to watch a woman remove her clothes. I'm not only a hard-core voyeur but an exhibitionist as are all of us who choose the physique sports. She had a great ass, tiny waist and broad shoulders accenting the nice flair of her back. No one else was on the roof; I'm sure she had planned her first tanning session with this in mind. We'll see soon enough if she has the required amount of exhibitionism in her blood to enjoy showing off her nude physique.
Working in my office on some paperwork, I noticed two regulars hanging out at the counter. When I walked over I saw they were watching the screen. She was lying on her back, her legs slightly spread, her arms extending over her head. She was fully shaved, her mons looked almost childish but her lean hips and shapely breasts were surprisingly full for such a small body the nipples were large and lightly colored. She was all-woman.
"Hey Matt this new one has what it takes. Think she's going to compete?" Franco asked as he turned away from the monitor.
"I think she might be considering it. She sure studies the Turquoise poster every time she comes in," I stated stepping behind the counter.
"Who's training her? She's always alone but her workouts are too good to be guesswork. Has to be old school -- look at her legs and back...yep, old school," Franco remarked staring into the screen.
"Don't know. But whoever it is they better have her working on her routine now or she won't be ready in time," I added.
"Well I'm going up for a closer look and to ah, oh yeah, sunbathe too," Franco laughed as he headed to the stairs.
I watched the monitor closely as he opened the door to the roof. She didn't move. I suppose she could have fallen asleep; I'd sure done that on more than one occasion. The warmth of the sun on tired, sore muscles soothed and lulled me into oblivion most days. She turned her head when Franco opened the door to the storage area.
"You can take mine I'm cooked for today," she said as she sat up moving her legs off the side of the lounger.
"Hey you don't have to leave on account of me," Franco said turning around to face her directly. He had taken off his shorts and was standing within 2 feet of her. Franco was a complete nudist at heart and a shameless womanizer. Not only did he have a carefully sculpted physique, he had been blessed with a naturally long, full, thick cock and pendulous balls.
She looked at him without looking away but I couldn't tell if she was blushing or embarrassed. She stood up pulled her towel off the chaise wrapping her body in one smooth motion. Slipping on her sandals she headed to the door. "Enjoy," she said as the door shut quietly behind her.
As she left, I asked her if she needed the key to the posing room.
"Yes, but not yet. I'll let you know. Bye Matt," she added leaving quickly.
I had no idea she even knew my name. The sound of her voice was sexy, no accent whatsoever it would be hard to guess where she might be from.
I was a few minutes late opening on Thursday morning. Three men waited at the door; she was in her truck. When she saw me walk up to the door, she got out and came in as I held the door open for her.