Taree Elite Fitness - Team Elite: Profiles

Profiles of our Elite Fitness Competitors

Rebecca Humphreys

Hi! I'm Bec, 36 years old, high school art teacher, mum of 2 gorgeous kids and gym fanatic. Taree Elite Fitness has been a place of training, pain and building friendships for the last 4 and 1/2 years and proved to be the seed that grew into a huge love of Fitness competitions. But this is not how I always looked.

Like most mums pregnancy leads to weight gain but mine was a little excessive to say the least, tipping the scales at 90kgs. This 30kg weight gain lead me to my love of cardio and weight training and a passion for all things related to my health. With a little encouragement and advice from a fellow Taree Elite member I was coaxed into the World of Figure competitions in 2006. A few years down the track and I am hooked! Strong, toned women are beautiful and resistance training is a great aspect to incorporate into your program. It helps raise the metabolism, aids fat-burning and builds strong bones to fend off osteoporosis in later life.You go girls!!!

Support is a must in this sport and I wouldn't be where I am without my fantastic husband Todd, who puts up with my 5am mornings, afternoon training, dieting and crazy mood swings! So keep those positive people in your lives close, they are a life saver. All of the trainers, owners and friendly faces at the gym have spurred me on through the difficult times and helped me achieve my success and I can't thank them enough.

2009 will be a year of rest in terms of competition but that doesn't mean you won't see my friendly face at the gym. I need to train heavy and hard to increases size and come back bigger and better for the stage in late 2010. Without the 4-5 hours of training hanging over my head, my goal is to take on my Personal Training Accreditation so I can pass on my knowledge and enthusiasm for all things gym related to other like minded people. I already have few people lined up for programs! So don't be afraid to come and have a chat, I am always willing to give you a hand.

I believe we all have a fitness champ within us, we just have to focus, sweat and push ourselves beyond our comfort zone. You might be surprised at just how amazing you can be!!