Nicolene booysen is the complete package – a qualified doctor, a wildly successful fitness bikini athlete in the ifbb with a national title to her name, and a previous usn face of fitness cover model search finalist. We’re not sure where she finds the time to do it all, but we certainly know who we’d like to have at our bedside when we fall ill...
How did you get involved in the fitness industry?
My husband introduced me to weight training when we first met. I’m glad he did because I was a cardio bunny and couldn’t even curl a 2kg dumbbell! How embarrassing, but we all have to start somewhere.
What is your philosophy with regard to your training?
Proper form is paramount
What’s your current workout split?
I train one body part per day of the week with one day rest. A lot depends on my work schedule. In season I usually alternate between an upper body part and lower body part each day.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how obsessed are you with exercise?
I’d say 8. At the beginning of every off season I don’t want to see the inside of a gym as I long to be outdoors soaking up the sun and fresh air. But after a month or two, I’m always ready to hit the weights again.
What do you enjoy most about training?
I love the endorphins after a good weight session. I’ve also found that building muscle has kept my bones and joints stronger because when I take time away from gym, my muscles atrophy and my joints get weaker and more painful.
What approach to dieting did you follow at first that may not have worked?
I used to diet on potatoes, but I’ve found that I don’t get as lean on it. I do, however, include it in my off season diet... I mean, who can resist Steers chips, right?
What was it that finally made you decide to make a change to your approach?
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