Living and loving life, one competition, unicorn, donut and deadlift at a time...
What do you do for a living?
I recently finished studying and obtained my personal training qualification. I currently work as a sales consultant at Get Fits private gym. On weekends I work as a hostess at night on the La Vue, a boat restaurant in the Durban harbour. I also do a lot of promotional work in my spare time.
Why choose to compete as an IFBB athlete?
I’ve always stuck to the IFBB federation. I like the organisation and rules that are in place. I love the committee, my fellow athletes, and I feel like I have a place in this federation, which is why I’m happy to continue competing under the IFBB.
What first attracted you to the fitness industry?
Fitness helped me out of a bad space. I battled with depression and eating disorders through my late high school years. My doctor was the one who encouraged me to get fit to help improve my moods and appetite, so I gave it a try. I had help from friends at gym and, just as they say, once I started to see results, it became an addiction. I also admired the physiques I saw around me (I do stare at other girls’ butts, I mean who doesn’t?), but it was about more than just physical results, though. My health also improved, as did my state of mind. Ever since then I’ve been addicted to bettering myself and feeling stronger. I honestly cannot see myself living any other lifestyle.
What training split do you follow?
My split changes every 2-3 weeks.
How do you feel about cardio sessions?
They’re not my favourite, but I understand they need to be done. I like to keep my cardio “fun” by doing interval training. I find it helps time go by faster. I enjoy doing interval sprints, or working on the stepper or bicycle.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November - December 2016 من Fitness His Edition.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November - December 2016 من Fitness His Edition.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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