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katia

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they say, you should have an alter ego when competing... well, mine is baby puma. don't ask me how i came up with that - i don't really know...
maybe it's my obsession with all cats, big and small. maybe i was a puma in my past life... maybe it's their cuteness, strength, and energy - i like all of that. so i'm a baby puma... on stage! but in everyday life, i'm katia - a cute Russian girl with great ambitions to become very successful and inspirational and influential person in the fitness industry ;)
 
how it started...

I am an athlete! But I'm not your average athlete. Not someone who's been active since they learned how to walk, not someone who participated in all sport in high school, not someone who's been skiing or snowboarding or surfing every weekend... Well, I did try skiing 3 years ago... Went downhill (green) about 1/5th of the way down and fell and something snapped. It was my ACL, but I think something else inside me snapped that day that changed my life. Well, if you've been injured you probably know how it goes: doctor's appointment, surgery, physical therapy, lots of pain, etc....
I had ACL reconstruction in 2009, and not sure if it was the few weeks I was tied to bed, and then crutches for a few more weeks, that made me realize how valueable my body is to me and how awesome it is to be able to walk, run, jump, and do whatever you want when your body is strong and healthy! Sometimes I think that it was that tendon transplant from someone else who used to be really strong and active that changed me.. I know - silly... but who knows...
Anyways, that summer after finishing my physical therapy I decided to go back to gym and get more serious about my health (before then I'd been a gym member for years, but as most people would come in just for some cardio and AB Bench). So then, I found a few books by reputable trainers and followed their programs. Started reading stuff online to educate myself on proper training and nutrition. I really started thinking about transforming my body... and you know when you start seriously thinking about something, things start coming your way - i found a great online coaching program, then i was approached by someone in my gym and he suggested I look into fitness competitions... And, believe it or not, summer 2010 was my first competition. Not the best placing but it got me going. Met more great people who supported me and helped me transform further. I did a couple more shows and won and qualified for nationals. 2011 I started working with a different team, which I am still a part of, and which I think is the best support system I've ever had - great coaches, great teammates and we have so much fun.
Anyways, in 2011 I competed in three national shows, trying to improve each time. Now, working on more improvements toward my next show in Vegas in July! I know the pro card is there for me, and sooner or later I will get it because I am worthy, I deserve it and I truly am an athlete with a strong body and mind.
 
IslandGirl said:
You can say it! ~Total Package~
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Yup, Total Package it is!
It is my team, it is my support system! They've become like a family to me! And I'm not just saying it. You know how you love your parents but always frown when they try to give you advice, and then you do what you think is right to only find out that your parents had been right and you should've listened to them. LOL But then you learn from your mistakes and become wiser to listen to your parents because you know they only want the best for you. Well, so I feel like I have two sets of parents now :)
 
katia said:
Yup, Total Package it is!
It is my team, it is my support system! They've become like a family to me! And I'm not just saying it. You know how you love your parents but always frown when they try to give you advice, and then you do what you think is right to only find out that your parents had been right and you should've listened to them. LOL But then you learn from your mistakes and become wiser to listen to your parents because you know they only want the best for you. Well, so I feel like I have two sets of parents now :)
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Total Package are good people. I too am blessed to know them and be a part of their them :D

You go baby Puma, I love it!
 
Move up closer to the bar, almost skimming your nose. Can't tell how far you are coming down. I say about or slightly beyond ear level.

Cute cardio vid too!
 
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IslandGirl said:
Move up closer to the bar, almost skimming your nose. Can't tell how far you are coming down. I say about or slightly beyond ear level.

Cute cardio vid too!
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Thanks Tracy! I believe that is how i was doing it "almost skimming the nose" to about ear level - the camera is just too low - hence the distorted perception, but this kind of comments is really helpful to make sure i maintain the proper form, so thanks again :)
 
0119 - Quads/ Triceps/ Calves

Started new training routine this week - IT IS GOOD and it hurts!!! Thanks to my coach - Tracy!

Leg Extensions (single leg):
80/12
90/12
90/12

Leg Press
185/12
200/12
215/12

Smith Squats
90/12
90/12

FST-7: Leg Extensions
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12 - ouch!

Quad Stretch

Close Grip Bench Press
40/12
50/12
60/12

Rope Pushdowns
45/12
45/12
45/12

Standing Calf Raises
(I have a foot injury so this was painful and not a full range... :( )
100/12
100/12

FST-7: SL Seated Calf Raises
(same here with the foot)
45/12 x 7

Finished off with 45 mins of fat-blasting cardio - YEAH baby! And then got home to find a whole box of IML supps - LOVE IT!
 
Holy leg extensions batman. :winkfinger:

Cool journal, and you looks like your trampoline workout is fun.
 
katia said:
Started new training routine this week - IT IS GOOD and it hurts!!! Thanks to my coach - Tracy!

Leg Extensions (single leg):
80/12
90/12
90/12

Leg Press
185/12
200/12
215/12

Smith Squats
90/12
90/12

FST-7: Leg Extensions
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12 - ouch!

Quad Stretch

Close Grip Bench Press
40/12
50/12
60/12

Rope Pushdowns
45/12
45/12
45/12

Standing Calf Raises
(I have a foot injury so this was painful and not a full range... :( )
100/12
100/12

FST-7: SL Seated Calf Raises
(same here with the foot)
45/12 x 7

Finished off with 45 mins of fat-blasting cardio - YEAH baby! And then got home to find a whole box of IML supps - LOVE IT!
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I'm going to have to give you a roll of my "magic" Rock Tape for your foot. I think it may really help you! xoxo
 
IslandGirl said:
I'm going to have to give you a roll of my "magic" Rock Tape for your foot. I think it may really help you! xoxo
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thank you Trace! i tried athlete's tape from walgreens - didn't feel much of a difference with that one...
 
katia said:
yup, FST-7 baby! i do as i'm told by my coaches :) it's been working so far :)
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You must have amazing coaches ;)!! I like FST 7 alot I've been doing it for a while and yes it works very well!
 
Baby Puma, I love all the videos. It make it more real. I'm jealous, I strained my back again, so I haven't been able to WO all week. Well aside form lifting boxes non stop :lol:
I finally got a belt, so maybe I will have less back issues. One can hope
 
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Gena Marie said:
Baby Puma, I love all the videos. It make it more real. I'm jealous, I strained my back again, so I haven't been able to WO all week. Well aside form lift boxes non stop :lol:
I finally got a belt, so maybe I will have less back issues. One can hope
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at least lifting and packing up those boxes made quite a few of us very happy over here ;)
thank you again!!! hope your back is better soon!
 
:thumb: Good luck training for Vegas.

I like the vids especially the trampoline. Great "lower" impact cardio
 
yellowmoomba said:
:thumb: Good luck training for Vegas.
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Thanks :)
I like the vids especially the trampoline. Great "lower" impact cardio
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:) yeah, trampoline is quite fun. I actually got it when i read about great health benefits of it about a year ago - thought i'd jump 10 mins a day for a health boost, but then figured i could turn it into fat-blasting, health-boosting, mood-boosting, and simply fun cardio. so, i've been doing it ever since :) good stuff!
 
0121-0122 weekend

what an awesome weekend i had! went to hot sulfur springs with my "hubby" Denis and a couple friends. Oh man, i feel so recharged mentally and physically - i want to go again next weekend :)
but seriously, i feel like it gave me strength - went for am cardio this morning - 60 mins, i just couldn't stop going (usually 30-45 mins and i'm exhausted) - this time it felt so good!!!
going for weight training later tonight - i can bet ya i'm going to want to keep lifting and lifting - well, that's actually always the case lol
 
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AM fasted cardio - went for a whole hour, even though i don't need that much - it just felt good.
Went back to the gym at night with Denis to train legs. Here it is

Warm-up on elliptical 5 mins

Lying Leg Curl (Both Legs)
60/12
70/12
80/12

Dead Lifts (my favorite)
80/12
90/12
90/12

Bulgarian Split Squat
25/12
25/12

FST-7: Seated Leg Curl (single leg)
50/12
60/12
60/10
50/12
50/12
50/12

Standing Calf Raises
80/12
100/12

FST-7 SL Calf Raises
45/12
45/12
45/12
45/12
45/12
45/12
45/12

Cardio 45 mins
 
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