Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You were encouraged & motivated to compete in fitness competitions. You reached the pinnacle of success by winning many professional bikini competitions including 2011 NPC Junior National Championships. Tell us about your journey that took you to the the world of fitness and as a winner in Professional Bikini competitions?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
I actually had no idea what I was doing in the Beginning! I started out by seeking nutritional help from my coach Kim Oddo at the time and he saw potential in myself to compete. I was actually afraid to and said that if I could just do the diet and see if I can from that point on. Sure enough, 4 months later I was doing my first show and was so calm not knowing what I was doing and ended up placing 2nd in my very first show and 1 week later winning the Sacramento NPC show and this was a special show because my family was able to attend. Which placing in those two shows qualified me for nationals! Again, I had no idea really how the process went, I trusted my coach to guide me as an NPC athlete.
When I went to nationals, I remember just not caring and having such a blast! I earned my pro card that very show in Chicago of 2011! Then I skyrocketed from there! I went on a spiral of shows to get me to the Olympia and unfortunately I was shy just a point. In 2012, I never fell out side the top 5 of every show I attended. This earned my spot at the 2012 Olympia where I placed in the top 15! For my very first Olympia this was huge! There were about 40 of the best veteran IFBB Pro Bikini athletes.
These were the girls I saw on magazines and here is little me beating those gorgeous women. It was a humbling moment and still am to this day inspired by those women! I then continued my streak in 2013 being my best year yet and again qualified for the Olympia! I ended up placing 10th! Top 10 in the world – and I couldn’t be happier! This was my last showing due to getting my health back in order!
I took a hit internally from not allowing a full break for two years in a row! I felt that this showing would be a great note to take a break on! I have since been able to teach proper breaks, reverse dieting and proper nutrition with my clients. So that they never make the mistake of over training and under eating for extended period of times!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How your experience as a CPT, CN, CSN, CLC, health & wellness expert coach and background of many years in Professional Bikini competitions has helped you in carving your present profession of being a fitness model and fitness trainer?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
My first training position was at Tapout Las Vegas and was their 1st female trainer. I really focused on conditioning for athletes along with, one on one with clients as well. I have became a personal trainer right after I turned PRO. I wanted to educate more in what had become of my life 24/7. I wanted to teach myself about nutrition which makes up 80% of our results. This helped me understand the process of which had consumed all of my interests and hobbies! I then continued my education as a life coach, cert. sports nutritionist, health and wellness coach and master plus trainer. Applying all this knowledge along with my career only furthered my success all around.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Share your exercise routine that you do to maintain such a bikini perfect physique?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
My training is always evolving! I really take note of switching up my routines! The body is so smart to adaptation. One needs to make sure you have fun and really test your limits. After all, this is our playground (any style of training in gyms, crossfit, athletic training and sports). With that being said I can somewhat breakdown a sample week!
Monday: Legs with a 12 min HIIT session
Tuesday: Upper body Shoulder focus with an upper body condition round (10 min of burpees, pushups, Plyo pushups and Double Unders)
Wednesday: 25-35 min of HIIT followed by Yoga Practice
Thursday: Chest, Triceps Core boxing/bag work
Friday: Back, Biceps with 10 min HIIT warmup before weights
Saturday: Full body pilates and bootcamp in 105 degree heat! I love this class they are 45 min each with a break in between of course! IT really challenges my mental and physical self. It pushes you beyond your comfort zone and really tests your core and mental state. Right when you think you can not finish you somehow dig deep and continue to push through!
Sunday:
The hardest day.. yet- the most important day.. REST DAY or I’ll do a meditation or yoga practice to really zone out and relax the mind and body.
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