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ALEJANDRA RODRÍGUEZ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
This week, we present a great IFBB Bikini Fitness athlete, Alejandra Rodríguez, who has had a season full of sporting successes in 2023. Alejandra shows a special energy, joy, and great self-confidence on the stage, immediately capturing everyone’s attention. In addition to being an outstanding competitor, Alejandra also works as a female fitness trainer and … Read more
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Iron Maiden – Katya Elise Henry
Katya Elise Henry – The Fitness Megastar
Katya is no ordinary fitness chick, she’s a model, trainer, and entrepreneur with over 6 million followers on Instagram. Henry, through her social media, inspires her fans to follow the fit and healthy lifestyle.
Henry was a cheerleader as a teenager, but she wasn’t happy as she wasn’t building muscle mass due to the cardiovascular nature of the sport and a poor diet. For Katya, fitness began at home as her mother was a personal trainer who started guiding her towards her fitness goals.
Katya got hooked to the fitness lifestyle when she started seeing results in her physique after following a custom diet and training program. She started posting pictures of her transformation on social media for other people to see.
Many people found these photos inspirational and approached Katya for help. Seeing people’s responses, Katya decided to turn into a trainer. Henry further improved her skills as she gained more experience by training her clients.
Falling In Love – Head Over Heels
The more Katya learned about weight training, nutrition and supplementation from her mother, the more she fell in love with the sport. She was fascinated by the planning which went into designing an effective workout plan, and its ensuing results.
Over the years, Katya has built her dream physique with her hard work in and outside the gym. Henry acknowledges how blessed she is to be in a place where she is today that she has got the word “blessed” tattooed on her trademark butt.
Fitness Model Turned Entrepreneur
Katya has turned from an Instagram model into a fitness entrepreneur. She has two other Instagram profiles; one is dedicated to sharing her workouts with her fans, and the other is the brand page for her bikini line.
Henry is a sponsored athlete and has partnered with EHPlabs for her line of a plant-based protein called – you guessed it right – blessed. There are only a few other people who take being a vegan as seriously as Katya.
An Inspiration For Millions
Katya’s rise to fame on Instagram was almost sudden. When she saw her transformation pictures, she decided to post pictures of her newly achieved toned glutes and abs on the internet. Soon after that, people started noticing her.
Along with the rear showcasing bikinis, Katya can slay in any outfit she wears. On Instagram, you’ll find her in the most exotic of places, doing what she does the best – slaying and inspiring.
Katya’s Training Style
Due to her busy schedule, Henry follows a 4-training days a week program. As she calls herself “the glute master”, she focuses her training mainly on her rear. She fits in abdominal and upper body workouts where she can.
Katya has been making a name for herself in the fitness industry, and we can see her going places in the time to come. We wish her best for her future endeavors in and outside the fitness industry.
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*Images courtesy of Instagram.
Gym Crush – Kayla Itsines
Kayla Itsines – The Fitness Mogul
Kayla with her 11 million followers on Instagram is one of the biggest internet fitness celebrities. Through her Bikini Body Guide (BBG), Itsines has helped thousands of women reach their fitness goals.
Itsines (pronounced it-seen-ess) didn’t have a clue about Instagram before her cousin asked her to post her clients’ transformation pictures on the platform. Kayla teaches her followers to overlook the number on the scale, and focus on becoming strong.
Itsines was born on 21st May 1991 in Australia. While she loved playing sports growing up, she wasn’t interested in fitness, and the gym overwhelmed and intimidated her.
Kayla gathered the courage to step into the gym when her sports coach asked her to start somewhere. To her surprise, she didn’t find working out with weights intimidating, and on the contrary, enjoyed it.
Finding Her Calling
The more time Kayla spent training in the gym, the more her passion for fitness grew. It was not long after joining the gym that Itsines gave up her original plan of becoming a beauty therapist.
With her newly-found calling, Kayla started studying to become a Master Trainer at the Australian Institute of Fitness. Soon after her graduation, she found a job as a trainer at a gym in Adelaide.
Going Viral
With time, Kayla’s clients started seeing results and her cousin asked her to post the before and after pics of her clients on Instagram. Within a few months, Itsines’ posts started going viral and people started asking her for training advice.
As her follower count grew, Kayla identified the opportunity and worked hard on building her brand. All her efforts paid off and she successfully established herself as an authority in the female fitness industry.
World Tours!
As Kayla’s popularity grew, many people started asking her to organize meet-ups. As always, she listened to them and organized a world tour where she organized free fitness boot camps for everyone attending.
Kayla relies on aerobic exercises to help her clients achieve their goals. She always focuses on the goals of other people as opposed to her own. Itsines has built a community where people help each other on their journey towards success.
Keeping It Real
Kayla Itsines is one of the most humble people you’ll come across in the fitness industry. She admits that she’s nervous to meet the girls who follow her programs because she follows their journey to health on Instagram and Facebook intensively.
Kayla routinely shares her workout plans on Instagram for her fans to follow. She’s one of the few people in the fitness industry who keeps her fans as her priority. We wish her the best for her future endeavors.
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Instagram Athlete of The Week – Jeff Ortiz
Jeff Ortiz – The Rising Insta Star
Jeff Ortiz is a rising Instagram star and is arguably one of the funniest internet fitness celebrities. Following him on the gram will ensure you a laugh or two every time you scroll through his feed.
Jeff’s ripped physique and humor make him a standout on the platform. He remains in a photoshoot ready shape throughout the year. The amount of fun he has while doing what he does can make people take on the fitness journey for themselves.
Fitness shouldn’t just be about lifting weights and eating protein, and Jeff is the perfect example of this. Ortiz isn’t your typical Instagram fitness athlete who does nothing more than posting photos of his abs.
Jeff is one of the people who embrace his weaknesses and doesn’t hold back from laughing at himself by critiquing his weak calves. As someone once said, you aren’t going to improve at your weaknesses until you accept them.
Humble and Authentic
Ortiz is a transformation expert and has helped many people transform their bodies. He is one of the most transparent and humble people in the industry and his followers love him for his authenticity.
You need to watch Jeff’s skits to believe them. Each of his videos could be a “Do not laugh challenge.” Ortiz goes above and beyond in the effort of bringing the most enjoyable content to his followers.
A Beast In The Gym
Jeff has a shredded physique and can lift some serious weight with total ease. He bench presses 120lbs dumbbells for reps like they’re nothing. Watching his workout clips before a workout can be effective pre-workout motivation.
When was the last time you saw a fitness celebrity do this? Ortiz is a unique individual and can keep you entertained with each of his posts. Most of what you see on his feed is original and undeniably him.
You’ll be amazed at the detailing of his videos. The funniest part is most people will relate to what he does. So, you’re not alone if you feel confused about being defensive or laughing out loud watching his posts.
Promoting The Fit Lifestyle
In whatever he does whether it’s training, eating right, drinking a gallon of water every day or outdoor activities like riding a bike, Jeff is always promoting the fit lifestyle. His posts perfectly depict the struggles and benefits of living the fit life.
If Jeff’s transformation doesn’t motivate you to join a gym and change your lifestyle, chances are nothing ever will. Ortiz’s physique is proof that he leaves no stoned unturned when it comes to training discipline.
Jeff has a lot of content about working out with a training partner, and if you have ever trained with a buddy, you’ll surely relate with it. We wish Jeff the best for his future endeavors.
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Gym Crush – Hannah Eden
Gym Crush – Hannah Eden
Hannah Eden is a stand-out fitness athlete and is slowly but surely making a mark in the fitness industry. She’s a hybrid athlete and probably is one of the most ripped female athletes in the fitness industry.
Hannah with her gorgeous red hair, and shredded body is setting Instagram on fire. If you don’t already know about Eden, get ready to be blown away by her unique personality and crazy work ethic.
Hannah Eden Fitness
Growing up, Hannah had no interest in fitness or any kind of sporting activities. All of it changed and she started training at the age of 14 when she moved from her homeland England to the USA.
Eden follows a unique way of working out where she combines the elements of CrossFit with regular strength training and bodyweight exercises. Over the years, Hannah has become an elite CrossFit athlete, entrepreneur, and has created a successful career for herself.
Answering Her Calling
When asked about why she does what she does, Hannah says, “I post to inspire others. I want to spread awareness about the importance of fitness, and how incredible things will unfold when you step outside of your comfort zone, believe in yourself and do something with your beautiful life!”
Hannah faced many personal challenges while getting used to the new environment. She made fitness and training her to escape from all the stress. It was at this time Hannah fell in love with iron therapy.
Unique Style
Over the years, Hannah has appeared on the cover of many magazines and publications. She is one of the people who makes fitness and working out in the gym look glamorous. Spreading awareness about the fit lifestyle is easier when you have ambassadors like Hannah Eden.
Eden routinely shares her workouts on her Instagram page for her fans to follow. Her ripped physique is the result of years of intense training. Looking at her workouts will give you a peek into her hardcore work ethic.
Stepping Into The Industry
After deciding she wanted to pursue fitness full-time, she started hosting a fitness program in South Beach, Florida to make a name for herself in the industry. As the fitness program became successful, she started working as a CrossFit coach and athlete.
Hannah is known for staying in photoshoot-ready shape throughout the year. She relies on HIIT workouts in which she uses heavy weights and takes short resting periods between sets.
Making It Count
As cheesy it might sound, Eden is the perfect example of someone who loves what they do and does what they love. Always remember great things comes to the people who are willing to take risks.
Hannah continues to make the most of every situation which comes her way. If you are at a similar stage like when Hannah moved to the US, make sure you step out of your comfort zone. Trying to find a safe corner will only make you feel small and powerless.
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