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explosive jump squats and walking lunges. I
hit the treadmill or stepper every day. would love to have some abs like Jenadine
Havenga, one day when I’m a big girl.
Why are you so in love with the stage?
I absolutely love it. Every time I step on to
the stage it feels like home. It is also such a
huge privilege to compete with like-minded
athletes who share my passion for health and
fitness. Muscles are sexy! What have you done terribly wrong in the
gym when you first started training?
I only did cardio and stayed away from the
weights. It was only after I added weight
training to my routine that I noticed my body
changing and becoming more toned.
On your Twitter account you describe
yourself as 'a fitness freak'. What exactly
do you mean by that?
There is nothing better than feeling and
looking great. I have always been an active
person and that is why I love to work out, eat
clean and compete so much. How have you structured your
training split?
How do you conquer those competition
diets? Tell us what you have done in
the past to change your mindset
about food?
Nutrition sits at the very top of my priority
list. Maintaining a low body fat percentage
and good quality muscle is something I
prefer to do throughout the year.
I pay very close attention to what I eat.
There is no secret – it is hard work. I regard
food as fuel. What also helped me in the
past was changing my opinion about raw
vegetables. If I am hungry I snack on that.
It helps a lot! I take a protein shake,
L-glutamine, vitamin C, folic acid, BCAAs
and a good multivitamin as part of my
supplement stack.
Do you enjoy your job as a personal
trainer?
I am crazy about my job. There's nothing
more rewarding than helping people achieve
what they thought was impossible and
seeing the happiness and confidence that
comes with physical transformation.
What does a typical day in the life of
Bianca van Rensburg look like?
I wake up 4:40am. I train clients from 6am
to 11am, and then eat and prep my food
for the afternoon between 11am and
12:45pm. I may also do a few assignments
here and there if I have time as I'm still
studying. At 1pm I train like a beast,
and I'm back with my clients from
3pm to 7pm. I am generally home
by 7:15pm which is when we have
dinner and I spend quality time with
my boyfriend, Jean.
What would you say are your strongest
physical attributes?
My strengths would definitely be my legs
and glutes.
What body part do you struggle to get
into shape the most?
I struggle with my shoulders the most and I
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MONDAY:
30 minutes of cardio,
shoulders and abs TUESDAY:
Full leg workout
WEDNESDAY:
30 minutes of cardio,
back and abs THURSDAY:
Arms and glutes
FRIDAY:
20 minutes of cardio,
2-3 chest exercises
and abs SATURDAY:
Cardio/MMA training,
abs, glutes and weak
body parts
SUNDAY : Rest day
Do you recover quickly between
workouts?
I do recover quite fast but obviously as the
week progresses I can feel my body becoming
tired so I train smaller muscle groups closer to
the end of the week. I am a cardio junkie and
I do that on those days I feel I can’t manage a
proper weight training session.
What do you do to shock your muscles
every now and then?
I try and give it my all every day, even during
the off-season. I can’t say that I do anything
out of the ordinary, I just stick to my routine
no matter what is going on in my life. I see
my training as a thing I do for myself – to feel
good and to be healthy.
What is your biggest gym pet peeve?
I hate it when I, for whatever reason, forget
my headphones and they play horrible music
at the gym!
Where is the best place to be on a
Friday night?
At home, watching DVDs and enjoying a
cheat meal!
What do you love to do when you are
not training?
I love spending time outside on a sunny day
while playing with my dogs.
Do you cook? What is your favourite
cheat meal?
Yes, absolutely. I love making chicken with
cucumber, tomatoes, pineapple, seeds and
lemon juice, and a hint of mayonnaise. When
I cheat I like to have carbs! I am also addicted
to frozen yoghurt and stuff myself with sushi
every now and then.
What motivates you the most in life?
I always check to see if I don't stagnate in
anything – from fitness and business to my
personal life. It is the biggest driving force
behind everything I do.
How important is nutrition for an athletic
person of your calibre?
Extremely important. You are what you eat
“I see my training as a thing I do for
myself to feel good and to be healthy.”