Fitness Model Interview:Jenny Hendershott |
| Interview Questions: 1. What is your background? How did you get started in the fitness industry? I started dancing when i was 2 years old, and danced till i was a freshman in high school, then i changed over to cheerleading. I continued to cheer into college. Then i got into fitness because a friend and my trainer still today, Mike Davies suggested I try it and I did and loved it.
I think that the biggest success stems from traveling the US and Canada and being able to do fitness camps and touch women's lives . I love that I have flexibility in my schedule to plan these events and I love that the women respond to me and appreciate my efforts to help educate them. There is nothing more rewarding then touching the lives of people who are willing to learn.
I do everything, I compete, host fitness camps, run my own business Screaminspirit.com, I also am on the committee for the Arnold Classic and this year I am hosting the Fashion Show. I also volunteer at the Children's Hunger Alliance. I spend a lot of time answering many fan mail and working with clients one on one or online. I also do choreography for a lot of the fitness girls in the industry.
My immediate goal is to be Top 3 at the 2004 International. My long term goals are to continue to let God lead the way.
Are you kidding me? Every day is so different. With all the stuff I do , I just rotate my priorities depending on what's at the top of the list. I have to train, and do 2 hours of cardio everyday so that has to fit in some where. I do make sleeping a priority and spending time with my husband, Brian.
I don't eat to stay in shape, I just eat what i want, but i do cardio to stay in shape. But when i diet I diet hard and its very strict, that's why I can do a 180 in 8-10 weeks.
I train 5 days a week and train legs when I feel like it. I do bootcamp 2 times a week. I also do 1 hour of cardio off season, and 2 hours in season.
I love protein shakes, I do thermos, and I love fat burners. Glutamine is also one of my favorite things to take. BulkNutrition.com hooks me up with all kinds of different brands.
Money baby! There is prize money at the end. I am at an age and a point in my career that I need to step up and take advantage of being my best. If I don't' motivate myself, time will fly by and i will miss my moment. Also there is always new blood so I have to stay on top of it. I also go through my times when I don' t want to get motivated and I have to struggle through it all, but not right now, I am more motivated then ever. Oh did I mention that people who talk behind my back motivates me....I love when people let me be the focus of their life, it fires me up.
I love lots and hate lots. I hate chat rooms, they are for people who have a lot more time then me. I love bodysport.com, albertabodybuilding.com, flexonline.com, and geez there are so many....I like any site that supports the industry.
Do lots of research and talk to as many people in the industry. Also be aggressive and don't take no for an answer. And most importantly, don't think you'll make a living being a fitness model, because you won't..
DIET, DIET, DIET! If you're not eating correctly you will not get far. Working out and Cardio is a must but it all boils down to the right diet.
I am unique. I am myself, I don't try to be someone I am not and I don't give a ...... what people think of me. You either like me or you don't, but if you talk about me, I love it,,,fuel my fire. That's what drives me to kick some you know what. I don't buy things to make myself stand out,,,I have a personality that does that.
Remember to always be yourself no matter what people tell you to change about yourself. You have to live with yourself the rest of your life, not them. Also, don't make judgments on people by what people tell you, make your own judgment in whether you like someone or not. People who don't like themselves like to bring other people down to make themselves look better. Lord Help me! Feel free to email me or visit me online at www.jennyh.com Special Thanks to Mike Davies for his leadership and to my husband for being the absolute best man in my life. You Rock! Also Big thanks to my sponsor BulkNutrition.com and to JM Manion for his friendship and always having my back.
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