Jennifer Smith

How Did You Get Started?

As a personal trainer and an ex-National level gymnast, I have worked out for as long as I can remember. My love of weight training really drove me to want to see specific physical results. I got to a point where I practically lived in the gym, so I thought it would be great to set a new goal and try competing in Figure.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

I work out 6 days a week; generally a 30-40 minute morning cardio session of incline walking, running or biking paired with a strength training regimen later in the day. I like split training and tend to work on one or two body parts per session. I train my abs 3-4 times a week.

My sets are generally around 3-4 with 10-15 reps depending on the exercise.

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What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Eating clean and small meals 6 times daily!

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

ON Whey and Glutamine.

Why Do You Love Fitness?

I love being able to see the fruits of your labor. You make it what it is. I love the feeling of being completely fatigued! I like to push myself really hard and see how far I can take it! Fitness is a wonderful outlet to let out steam, relax and become one with a mind, body and spirit connection.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

I will try Figure for a bit longer, but may try Fitness too depending on how much my body wants to support me. As an ex-gymnast, I am injury plagued and have had a spinal fusion of 9 vertebrae, so we'll have to see how much my body cooperates.

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What One Tip Would You Give Other Fitness Competitors?

Train hard and when you compete, do it for you! You learn so much from competition to competition, so I would just say to soak it all in and you will ultimately become a better competitor with time.

Who Are Your Favorite Fitness Competitors/Bodybuilders?

Monica Peckham-Brandt and Allison Ethier.

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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