Kelly Rennie – This International Fitness Model, Trainer & ON Athlete Talks With T&T

How Did You Get Started In Health And Fitness?

From a young age I’ve always been active with exercise and sports. Gymnastics as a youngster progressing to Muay Thai Kickboxing as well as playing and enjoying the tough sport of Rugby for 5 years. I always attended the gym regularly and did the odd class but never took it too seriously until 4 years ago. After opening up my own gym that’s when I decided to take my fitness to the next level and compete in bodybuilding which then pushed my career in the fitness industry as one of UK’s top fitness models.

What Is Your Best Accomplishment So Far? Proudest Moment?

Becoming a mother has to be the best accomplishment, although it’s got nothing to do with fitness, to me it’s been one incredible journey. Probably my proudest moment was placing 3rd in the UK for Natural Figure and also winning the world’s sports model competition.

What Is Your Workout Routine?

This really has varied over the last few years but this is my bodybuilding.

Day 1: Chest & Front Delts

Flat Bench: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Bench: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Flyes: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Cable Crossover: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Shoulder Press: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 2: Cardio

Power Walk: 45 minutes
Boot Camp Class (Circuit Training)

Day 3: Back & Rear Delts

Lat Pulldowns To Rear: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Lat Pulldowns To Front: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
One Arm Dumbbell Row: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Rear Flyes: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 4: Cardio

Power Walk: 45 minutes
Boot Camp Class (Circuit Training)

Day 5: Arms

Barbell Curl: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Hammer Curl: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
EZ Bar Curl: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Cable Triceps Extension: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Overhead Triceps Extension: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Bench Dips: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 6: Legs

Smith Squat: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Leg Extension: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Lunges: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Laying Leg Curl: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 1 warm up set of 15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps

Favourite Form Of Cardio?

I’m not a fan of any cardio to be honest, my knees aren’t the best from my rugby years and snowboarding so if not powerwalking I’ve used tabata/interval training.

What Is Your Diet Like?

I’ve tried to stick to a Paleo influenced diet over the past 5 years. Most dairy I don’t eat other than organic grass fed butter/probiotic yogurt and whey protein. Here is my competition training diet.

Meal 1: Pre-Workout

Meal 2: Post Workout

Meal 3:

Meal 4:

Meal 5:

Meal 6:

Meal 7:

What Food Would We Find In Your Fridge?

Right now, eggs, broccoli, carrots, leek, probiotic yogurt, organic grassfed butter, organic apples, supplements, organic chicken, coconut milk

Any Classic Healthy Meals That You Always Eat?

Yes, I do a mean grain free Mexican (my partner made it up actually), I really could eat it every night. Other than that quite simple dishes, homemade burgers, roast chicken always lots of vegetables. My favourite cheat meal has to be dark chocolate, I can eat the whole lot!!

What Supplements Do You Use?

ON Hydrowhey, fish oil, Vit C, BCAA/Glutamine, magnesium, probiotics, enzymes

What Are Your Tips For Beginners?

I think for most people it really needs to start in the mind, believing that you can achieve it is the first step before walking in the gym. Then getting advice from a trainer, do your research though and find someone well established who can give you testimonials from their clients.

What Is The Best Advice You Have Ever Been Given?

My trainer Jon always said “Go out and have fun” which is probably the best advice when I was competing. I loved training, I loved being on stage which kept me happy which was so important.

Did You Make Any Mistakes When You First Started Out?

Probably not taking the time to recover enough, I did listen to all the advice my trainer gave and stuck to it, hence why I did so well but looking back I should have rested more and not taken on the world

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

Take all processed foods out of your diet, transfats, sweeteners, wheat/gluten (cleanse the liver)
Implement an effective exercise routine (not the same of cardio machine)
Change your mind set, believe you can do it and surround yourself with people who will take you on that journey

Other Than Fitness, What Are You Interested In?

I love spending time with my partner and little girl who has just turned 1. Watching movies, going out for brunch and having a laugh with my awesome friends.

What’s Your Funniest Moment At The Gym?

Watching a guy shoulder press lighter weights than me and struggling. (I don’t even lift heavy either)

Where Does Your Motivation Come From?

Many different places: Goals I have made, family, happiness, love I have for health and fitness, motivating & inspiring others.

Favourite Fitness Models?

Always going to be Jamie Eason, 5 years ago she was the girl who inspired me.

Favourite Quote?

Make your journey to the ultimate body, also your quest for the ultimate health by Kelly Rennie

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