Interview with National NPC Fitness and Figure Competitor Kara Nicole FinerBy Eddie Cervantes, Muscle-4Life-Nutrition.com
As you know we here at Muscle 4 Life Nutrition are always on the hunt for outstanding bodybuilders, fitness pros and athletes. Not only is Kara a hard working athlete but when I last spoke to her she was studying for mid-terms, working, and training in the gym. That's what I call determination. I am proud to have had the opportunity to interview National NPC Fitness and Figure Competitor Kara Nicole Finer a rising star in the bodybuilding world. Kara shares with us how she got started in fitness/bodybuilding and also her training, nutrition and motivations.
(Q) Tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in bodybuilding? To make a long story short, I had always maintained a fit physique remaining around 134 pounds until July of 2004. This was a point in my life where I packed on 21 pounds putting me at the 155 pound mark on my petite 5'3 frame. I hit rock bottom. In January of 2005, I set a goal for myself, to compete in a figure competition. This was something I had always dreamed about doing. With little time on my hands (the competition was in June, 2005) I needed to change my mind set and get serious. Although my trainer at the time stated he really didn’t believe I could get my body contest ready in such a short amount of time, through hard work, motivation, and dedication I actually made it happen. My body went through drastic transformations and was contest ready by June!I started working out five years ago at age 20. My boyfriend Chris lifted weights and he had always inspired me so I decided to join him. I have been addicted ever since. We both started competing three years ago and have placed top 5 in every competition we have competed in. Just recently I had decided to challenge myself and train for my first fitness competition. Fitness competitors have always amazed and inspired me so I felt this was the direction I needed to take. With the help and guidance of Heidi Fletcher, I placed second at the Jay Cutler New England's and First place at Atlantic States this past may and June.
(Q) Do you have a trainer or contest coach or do you do it on your own? I have been working with my contest prep coach and IFBB pro Fakhri Mubarak since this past November and have been working with IFBB Pro Fitness Competitor Heidi Fletcher for the past three years who now helps me choreograph my fitness routines. I could not be where I am today without their knowledge and guidance. (Q) What is your training philosophy and what does your current training workout look like? I have the drive, determination, motivation, and sense of accomplishment that I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to. Mind over Matter.It has taught me that with patience, dreams can come true. You have what everyone else has but to succeed, you have to be willing to do what they are not. Prepping for a show: ●Day 1 - Quads and Calves - Cardio
(Q) Is this training routine something that our readers can use to build muscle or is this something that is more suited for a more advanced athlete? I do not recommend that a beginner start off with the routine mentioned above. A beginner should start off with a training program that teaches them the basics of lifting with proper form. Once proper technique is formed and mastered I would recommend a beginner to get started in a basic training program. Hiring a personal trainer would be the best option for individuals who are just starting out. Many women think that lifting heavy will make them look bulky when in all reality women don't understand that we don't have enough testosterone to build like kind of muscle. Lifting heavy will only make you look leaner and tighter. Many individuals also believe that they will loose fat by doing just cardio.. WRONG. You need to lift weights as well!! In order to improve a physique I advise to follow a well rounded exercise regimen. Training your body is all about balance. One is not better than the other. Both cardio and weight training are necessary and if you want to transform your physique, you need to attack it from all angles!
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