Just over a month ago whilst browsing Facebook an image caught my eye. It was a woman in amazing shape sitting on a workout bench, her arms - Incredible.
Su has an impressive string of accomplishments including - UKBFF Muscle Talk Champion, 2011 WPC World Power Lifting Champion (under 60kg to name a few. I find Su completely inspiring so I made contact and asked a few questions about training, her coach and what inspires her...Enjoy!
Has fitness always been a part of your life?
Yes! I started gymnastics at the age of two which I continued until my early twenties. I always did all the sports at school and joined a gym as soon as I was old enough.
I see you mention your coach Phil Learney, how long have you worked with him and how do you feel having a coach helps you?
I met Phil about three years ago when I started working at The Third Space (where he also worked). When I was powerlifting we used to train together. I asked for his help last year when I made the switch to bodybuilding as I knew he was the best person to help me. Having a Coach definitely helps me, I need someone (other than me) to look at me and see how my body is progressing so we can make the necessary changes. I also need someone to push me training wise in the last couple of weeks pre comp when I have nothing left to give!
How long had you been training before you decided to compete?
As I said, I was a competitive powerlifter before I took up bodybuilding in February 2012. I made the decision to compete in the UKBFF Body Fitness class as soon as I decided to make the switch to bodybuilding. I am a pretty competitive person and was not planning on doing this half heartedly! I gave myself 14 weeks until my first competition.
Are you currently training for a contest?
I am. I started my prep 3 weeks ago so I will see how I am looking before I decide fully which comp/class to enter.
Do you have a favourite body part to train?
I love to train shoulders. And of course I have a love/hate relationship with leg day!
What does your weekly training regime look like right now?
I am about to start a new split next week but for the last few weeks I have been doing a five day split. Day one - Back and biceps, Day two - Shoulders and abs, Day three - Hamstrings and calves, Day four - Chest and triceps and Day five - Quads and calves. I rest every seventh day.
What pushes you to keep going?
I want to be MY best at what I do and I want to be competitive when I'm on stage.
What would you say to women who’ve tried fad classes to no avail and are thinking about tying resistance training?
DO IT! You will never look back!
Who inspires you?
US figure athletes like Erin Stern and Larissa Reis always inspire me
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