BRITTANY LEGGETT - TEXAS KNOCKOUT FITNESSA few days ago there was a buzz surrounding an image of a stunning fitness model, she looked absolutely incredible. So after some searching I discovered this was Brittany Leggett, a Texas based beauty with a body that had clearly spent some time kicking ass in the gym. I wanted to find out more about the bikini and figure competitor. Brittany took the time to give me some great info which I hope will inspire some of you along the way.
Was working in the fitness industry always part of your plans?
I did not ever plan to work in the fitness industry, it sort of fell in my lap. I have always been an active person and was an athlete in my childhood. When I was planning my wedding, I decided that I wanted to get in the best shape of my life. I hired a trainer and began to eat clean. As a way to take my fitness to the next level, I committed to a figure competition. I had 6 weeks to diet down and get ready to step on stage. I won two categories-Miss Bikini and Fitness Model in my very first show! The changes that I saw my body go through blew me away and motivated me to keep eating clean and setting goals after the competition was over. During this time, I became certified in Personal Training and Nutrition and started setting my sights on a career in health and fitness so that I could spread the good news to others. In 2012, I set my sites on competing in the NPC. I hired a nutritionist and kept to a strict eating and workout regimen for 3 months to step on stage at 6% body fat and win my height class in Bikini which qualified me to compete on a National level. I competed at 2 more shows in 2012 and took 2nd place in Bikini and 12th place in my first National level competition which I was very proud of.
Tell us about your company Knockout Fitness?
Texas Knockout Fitness, Inc. is my personal training and nutrition company based out of Houston, Texas. I work with competitors and non-competitors alike who love to set goals and surpass them and aspire to better themselves inside and out. I truly care for my clients and have close personal relationships with many of them. Being involved in the act of someone changing their life brings with it closeness and a level of responsibility to that person. I’m not just concerned with my clients’ gains in the gym but also with their gains in their personal life.
I hear alot of men and women say they struggle as they don't have a solid support network when it comes to their fitness journey, do you have alot of support with your goals?
In the beginning of my journey, I didn’t have much support. My friends and family didn’t understand my commitment to the diet and exercise regimen and the effect it had on my sleeping patterns, patience and sometimes my irritability. Through my experiences and networking, I have come into a whole new group of friends who have the same interests and they have become my new support network. My family has also become incredibly supportive when they witnessed my accomplishments first hand and saw the positive effect these changes have had on my life. I have also learned to cope with my struggles better and do not let them affect my moods the way I did in the beginning.
It takes alot of discipline to create a body like yours but do you ever want to devour an etnire tub of Ben and Jerrys?
As a normal human being, I do have cravings that can get out of hand. I have learned to deal with these by giving in but in a controlled way. I make better-bad choices. If I want ice cream, I will choose a lower calorie, lower sugar option and have a smaller amount. I have found, through the years, that when you tell yourself you CANNOT have something, you want it even more. It’s like the forbidden fruit. I have learned to change my attitude about these CANNOT’s and turned them into DO NOT’s. I tell myself that I DO NOT usually have these things because they are not good for me. They affect my energy, my skin, my clarity and, of course, my body composition. Treats and their delights last only for a short time but their effects affect you for much longer. Like the old saying goes, “A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips”.
I am 3 weeks into my contest preparation for 2013 and really enjoying a completely different prep than I’m used to. I made the decision to change from Bikini to Figure in 2013. I do less intense cardio, eat more and lift much more. I enjoy working with my muscular body instead of against it in order to look like I belong on stage with the bikini girls. I am a naturally muscular female so the joys of accepting my genetics and working with them has been a big boost to my self-esteem.
What does your weekly training regime entail?
My weekly training regimen consists of 4 days of fasted morning cardio on the stairmaster for 40 minutes. I lift 4 times per week training legs, back and shoulders with my trainer and train biceps and triceps on my own. I also do an hour of Zumba on Sunday mornings as my “me time”. I absolutely love to dance and this class breaks up the monotony of my cardio schedule.
What's your favourite method of training?
I love high intensity intervals as my cardio. I really like to push myself and get my heart racing. HIIT gives you a much better after-burn but the higher intensity in the morning can sometimes lead to catabolism of muscle so, needless to say, it’s been a while since I’ve done this type of cardio. I also really love plyometrics- the plyos get my legs burning like no other exercise and really utilize my fast-twitch muscle fibers.
Do you have a favourite quote?
I have two favorite quotes: one is from an outside source and the other is my company motto.
“There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going”
“FUEL YOUR FIRE” - Texas Knockout Fitness, Inc.
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