M.E SPOTLIGHT
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Muscle Evolution
NAME: Naadiya Rawat
CITY: Durban
CAREER: Personal trainer
TRAINING SINCE: I have been training since
the age of 16 but I had a baby 9 months ago
so I had to basically start from scratch again
this year.
COMPETING SINCE: 2010
HEIGHT: 158 cm
COMPETITION WEIGHT: 45 kg
OFF-SEASON WEIGHT: 48 kg
COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS:
• 2010 IFBB novice KwaZulu-Natal
Body Fitness - 3rd
• 2010 IFBB East Coast Classic - 1st
• 2011 IFBB East Coast Classic - 2nd
• 2011 IFBB KwaZulu-Natal champs - 2nd
• 2012 IFBB KwaZulu-Natal champs - 4th
• 2014 IFBB KwaZulu-Natal champs - 2nd
• 2014 IFBB SAs - 4th
Why did you start training?
I grew up in a gym environment watching my
dad Mo Rawat compete in bodybuilding shows.
I wanted to be just like my dad so I joined the
gym and started training with my dad and was
hooked. I loved the results I got from training.
What is your biggest motivation to
stay in shape?
My biggest motivation is my daughter. She is
the reason I get up every morning and push
myself to train hard and stay in shape. She gives
me the strength and drive to follow my passion.
I want to be a role model for her when she
grows up.
What is your favourite quote?
“If it’s important to you, you will find a way. If it’s
not, you will find an excuse.”
Do you have a training philosophy?
I have learnt a lot from my coach Marius Dohne
since I started with him. He completely changed
my physique and got me on stage eight months
after having a baby and I’m in the best shape of
life. We target various muscle groups, focusing
on detail. We do a lot of super sets, with lots of
sets and reps. I also focus on form rather than
weight. I put all my trust in Marius my coach and
follow whatever he says.
What does a typical day’s meal plan look like?
• Meal 1: 5 egg whites and 1 small bowl oats
• Meal 2: 1 can tuna and 3 rice cakes
• Meal 3: 150g chicken 50g rice
• Meal 4: 1 can tuna and 2 rice cakes
• Meal 5: 7 egg whites or 150g chicken
and veggies.
How important is diet to being in the
shape you are in?
It’s very important. Especially after having
a baby I need to diet extra hard to get
those abs showing.
What is your training split?
• Mon: glutes and legs
• Tues: shoulders,chest and calves
• Wed: glutes and hamstrings
• Thur: back
• Fri: glutes and quads
• Sat: arms and calves M.E