Brenda Boyd

How Did You Get Started?

I've been teaching Group Exercise since 1988. But I got serious after my mom died at age 53 of a stroke. Her neurologist said I would have a stroke by age 40. I did two figure competitions last year then decided I wanted to do bodybuilding. I took 1st place in Novice at the Pro-Am show in Houston, Texas.

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Brenda Boyd.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Sunday and Thursday - Legs:

• Squats: 4 sets of 15 reps
• Deadlifts: 4 sets of 15 reps
• Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 30 reps
• Leg Curls: 4 sets of 15 reps
• Leg Press: 4 sets of 15 reps

Monday - Chest:

• Decline Press: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 8 reps
• Dumbbell Chest Flys: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 8 reps
• Push-ups: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 8 reps
• Chest Press: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 8 reps

Tuesday - Shoulders:

• Overhead Press with Dumbbells: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps
• Lateral Raises: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps
• Reverse Flys: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps

Wednesday - Back:

• Pull-ups: 7 sets on my own
• Shrugs: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10 and 8 reps always going up in weight
• High Rows: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10 and 8 reps always going up in weight
• Upright Rows: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10 and 8 reps always going up in weight
• Back Extensions: 4 sets of 15, 12, 10 and 8 reps always going up in weight

Friday - Biceps and Triceps:

• Brain crusher: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps
• Press downs: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps
• Hammer curls: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps
• Bicep curls: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps
• Concentration curls: 3 sets of 15, 12, and 10 reps

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

I start 12 weeks out. It's best for me to just eat the same thing almost everyday.

Breakfast:

First 8 Weeks
• 1 serving of grits
• 6 egg whites

Next 4 Weeks

• protein shake
• raw oatmeal

Mid-Morning Snack:

• ground turkey
• spinach

Lunch:

• Serving of brown rice
• 6oz of tuna

Post-Workout

• fat free pudding mixed with protein powder

Dinner:

• Tilapia
• Kale or broccoli

Snack:

• Protein Shake

I put salsa on everything!

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

• Protein Powder
• L-Arginine
• L-Glutamine
• Fish-Oils
• Vitamin D
• Multivitamin for sports performance

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Brenda Boyd.

Why Do You Love Fitness?

It's amazing to see the body transform. It's unbelievable what your body can do once you start strength training and eating clean. The way you feel is awesome!

Hypertension and diabetes runs in my family. My great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother all died at the age of 53 due to stroke. I want to see my two boys get old.

My friends, family, and clients believing in me and telling me that I was already a winner and that I did not need to do a competition. Their belief in me really made me want to eat clean and exercise everyday until I reached my goal.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

To take first place at the Lee Labrada Texas State championship on October 24th in Open Class Bodybuilding.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Fitness Competitors?

1. Stay focus.
2. Journal your journey.
3. Tell someone your goals so they will hold you accountable.

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Brenda Boyd.

Who Are Your Favorite Fitness Competitors/Bodybuilders?

• Dee Lazard
• Branch Warren
• Kai Greene
• Vicki Gates
• Jen Hendershott

More Profiles:

:: Current Fitness Competitor Of The Week.
:: Other Previous Fitness Competitors Of The Week.
:: Amateur Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Over 40 Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Teen Bodybuilder Of The Week.

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