Interview With French Fitness Model Rebecca Burger | Rebecca B Fitness!

How Did You Get Started In Health And Fitness?

I first played volleyball for many years at the French national level so sport and conditioning have always a big place in my life.

When I stopped volleyball I decided to go to the gym to maintain my activity and I had a friend who had competed for many years ask me to train with her and so, I started to lift weights … From this moment I became what we call a “gym addict” and wanted to learn more and more about training, muscle function and the real impact of food and nutrition on the body.

It’s really amazing and I love the idea that there always is something new to learn!
 

What Is It Like Competing & How Do You Get Into Contest Shape?

Competing is an amazing experience and the feeling before hitting the stage is so special. This is the moment to shine on stage, to show all the hard work that you’ve done.

Beyond competition, I always try to maintain a balance between food and exercise. Doing exercise by itself is not enough, you also have to control your quality of food to be able to see the best results. Seeing progress is the key to staying motivated towards your goals.

What Is Your Best Advice For Someone Looking To Start Getting Fit?

Take time to work on a customized diet and training program. Each person is different and the same diet plan doesn’t for everyone. That’s the reason why you have to be patient, to find out what will work best for your body.

You always have to know what your daily workout consists of before hitting the gym. Then just let the time and consistency do the magic
 

What Is Your Workout Routine?

My workout routine varies depending on my schedule and what event is coming up.

This is an example of a typical week for me:
 

Monday:

5 min cardio to warm up
5 x 20 sumo squat
5 X 20 Shoulder Width Leg Press
5 X 15 Leg Extensions
5 X 15 Switch Lunges
4 X 15 Frog jump
4 X 10 Walking Lunges

Tuesday:

30 Minutes HITT Cardio
Upper Body Circuit

Wednesday:

Abs
Glutes session

Thursday:

20 min cardio
4 X 15 Step Ups On Bench
4 X 15 Hamstring Curls
4 X 15 Stiff Legged Deadlifts
4 x 15 Donkey Kicks

Friday:

30 Minutes HITT Cardio
Upper Body Circuit

Saturday:

Off

Sunday:

Outdoor activity (hiking, biking …)

What Is Your Diet Like?

I eat approximately every 3 hours. I incorporate lean proteins, complex Carbs (depending on goals at the time), lots of green veggies and good fats. I try to avoid sugar and I limit/control sodium intake.

It’s also important to keep you diet balanced, varied and not frustrating. During the off season, I have a cheat meal once or twice a week.
 

Breakfast: 1/3 cup oatmeal, 1 dose of 100% whey isolate, 2 egg whites, 1 whole egg and oilseeds (almonds, cashews, nuts …)
Snack: Protein shake, fruit
Lunch: Chicken breast, veggies, omega 3
Snack: Protein shake, fruit and oilseeds
Dinner: Fish, veggies, omega 3
Snack: Protein shake

What Are Your Favourite Exercises For Developing That ‘Booty’?

that booty! I always had quite big glutes but it wasn’t as firm until now, so I still work out to keep it tight. I am currently doing lots of plyometrics to keep an athletic physique but not so muscular.

Jump squats, donkey kicks, running stairs, “frog” jumps are all great secondary exercises that complement the two most important ones, squats and deadlifts that are essential for the glutes!

Your Abs Are Incredible! What Advice Would You Give To Someone Looking A Toned Mid-Section Like Yours?

Thank you We use to hear “no diet, no abs” and this is true, the diet is very important to make abs visible.

My ab routine is regular crunches (feel the burn), cable Crunches. decline bench sit ups, seated oblique twist.
 

Give Your Best 3 Health Tips That People Can Implement Right Now:

Be patient, dont’ be afraid to lift weights and stay consistent!
 

How Do You Handle Setbacks & Bad Days?

I think it’s normal to have bad days. We all experience that. Sometimes I don’t feel motivated but then I think that somewhere, somebody is feeling the exact same but they train anyway and that’s enough to keep me motivated.

I think it’s also important to listen to your body’s signals so if I feel very tired, I allow my self to take a rest and relax. After all, tomorrow is another day

Where Does Your Motivation Come From?

Seeing progress and results is the best motivation. I like setting goals. Having a goal motivates me to work out harder to be able to achieve it. I also get inspiration from motivational photos I find on the internet and on fitness websites.
 

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