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Fitness Models Questions & Answers - Mariya Mova
Diet Exercise Advice
Mariya Mova - Fitness Model Statistics
 Name:
Mariya Mova
- Height: 5'6"
- Weight: 119 pounds, off season 128 pounds
- Date of Birth: 2/7/1970
- Hair Color: Brown
- Bust: 38
- Waist: 26
- Hips: 34
- Location: Australia
- Website: www.movafitness.com
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Mariya Mova - Fitness
Model Background
How did you get started in the fitness field?
Answer:
I was into dancing when my teacher noticed I started putting
on weight and he sent me away to get leaner (at age of 17), then
I started going to a gym to get rid off the extra fat for my dancing
shows. I liked the gym environment and workouts so much I never
left the gym since then.
What is the #1 thing you like best about being into fitness?
Answer:
I like being fit, healthy and active as well as being able to
help other people stay healthy and fit.
What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?
Answer:
The fact that fitness is my profession and is the reason I am
traveling and working abroad, experiencing different cultures
and countries, meeting new people, and being able to compete and
be on stage this is just amazing and massive accomplishment for
me.
Mariya Mova - Fitness
Model Questions & Answers
Fitness Question #1 - What is the best
way to get started in the fitness modeling industry? Should I just
contact the photographers directly or should I use an agency?
Answer:
The very first thing and step to becoming a model to establish
unique image, to be in good shape and to get on stage as often
as you can. You may get noticed but if you are not, don't give
up, contact agencies, photographers and keep trying.
Fitness Question #2 - Please describe
a typical day for you. What is your daily routine like?
Answer:
Morning - gym cardio workout, then start my day job.
Afternoon - gym weight workout.
Evening - work on my sites and Internet business.
Fitness Question #3 - I don’t
have that much time during the day to workout, so I really want
to burn major calories in a short amount of time. What is the #1
“bang for the buck” cardio exercise I should do to burn
serious calories?
Answer:
Sleep half an hour less and make time to workout!
Fitness Question #4 - How much weight
(pounds) should I focus on losing every week? What is a safe amount
to make sure I keep it off?
Answer:
It's recommended to lose no more then 1 pound a week (half a
kilo) and not more!
Fitness Question #5 - What type of
food or supplements should I take before and after my workouts to
help me see results in gaining lean muscle and losing fat?
Answer:
 Eat
5 to 6 small meals a day, plenty of protein before and after your
workouts, for faster energy boost eat a fruit before or after
your workout.
Make sure you have eaten carbs before your workout at least one
hour before, so you have energy, and after your workout have a
protein meal to be able to recover, again it also depends on the
off or on season, competition dates and your goal-gaining muscles
or losing weight.
There is a lot written about supplementation. The main ones are
vitamins and minerals. Everything else is additional, depending
how hard the person is training, I wouldn't recommend for general
fitness taking a lot of supplements. If you are training hard
then the vital ones are proteins or amino acids since they are
important for people who do resistance and weight training.
Fitness Question #6 - How do you deal
with cravings for junk foods, sweets and salty food? I can stay
on a diet for maybe a few weeks but I eventually get really bad
cravings and binge on snacks and fast foods.
Answer:
I am focused and I know I can treat myself after the event.
Fitness Question #7 - I’m trying
to create a healthy shopping list to stick with. What are some of
the main foods I should include to maintain a lean and muscular
physique?
Answer:
Lean meats and fish, Oats and brown rice, eggs, veggies are the
must things to have in your fridge!
Fitness Question #8 - I’m about
35 pounds over weight. I have never started an exercise program
and really don’t know where to start. What tips can you give
me to get started on the right track?
Answer:
Before designing a program we should know if there are any health
issues with the person. I would recommend to start with walking
and very light weights depending on age, injuries and exercise/activities
preference of the person.
Fitness Question #9 - I tend to eat
out most of the time and really don’t know what healthy foods
to order from the menu. What tips do you recommend for eating out
at restaurants to make sure my diet will not suffer?
Answer:
Eat salads, or grilled meats and steamed veggies the best.
Fitness Question #10 - What exercises
do you recommend for getting a bigger, rounder and fuller butt?
Answer:
Squats.
Fitness Question #11 - What is the
most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying
in top shape?
Answer:
Doing cardio. It takes so much time.
Fitness Question #12 - Please describe
your normal diet. What do you eat in a typical day to stay in shape?
Answer:
Breakfast: oats and apple
Mid-Morning Snack: omelet
Lunch: lean meat and baked veggies
Mid-Afternoon Snack: potato with tuna
Dinner: salad with fish
Fitness Question #13 - What type of
exercises do you include in your routine to stay in shape?
Answer:
Strength Training Exercises: Lat pull downs, bench press,
squats, shoulder presses etc (compound exercise and on season
do circuits and more isolated exercises to get more definition).
Cardio Exercises: Walking, Stepper, Cross trainer.
Additional Training: Love doing spinning classes I am
spinning instructor and do at least one or two classes a week
Fitness Question #14 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for developing toned and defined arms?
Answer:
1. Lots of dips and triceps pushdowns more repetitions.
2. Shape your shoulders with compound exercise.
3. V back looks the best on stage.
4. Work your abs for a great look.
5. I do workout for bigger muscles twice a week.
Fitness Question #15 - What are your
top 5 tips for losing unwanted body fat?
Answer:
1. Cardio sessions 3 to 6 times a week each 30-50 minutes.
2. Watch your diet, reduce carbs and fat intake.
3. Resistance workouts at least 3 times a week.
4. Be consistent and patient.
5. Stay positive.
Fitness Question #16 - What are your
top 5 tips for gaining lean muscle mass?
Answer:
1. Increase the consumption of lean protein (eat at least 5-6
small portions a day).
2. Do workout with heavy weight.
3. Perform less repetitions 6-8.
4. Do compound exercises like squats, bench press, chin ups,
shoulder press etc.
5. Make sure you get enough sleep and recover.
Fitness Question #17 - What are the
top 5 tips you recommend for staying motivated on a fitness plan
and truly making a healthy lifestyle change:
Answer:
1. Health is priority for every single person, look after your
health to be functional and happy.
2. You are what you eat, this is in your control, so eat healthy
for better look and health.
3. Being active helps to raise your energy levels and feel better.
4. Get inspiration and surround your self with fit and happy
people.
5. Set up goals and work towards achieving them.
Fitness Question #18 - What is your
training routine like? (Please include a few details - training
split, sets/reps, exercises, types of cardio, etc.)
Answer:
Monday: Cardio (running for 20 to 40 minutes).
Tuesday: Spinning class and Weights session 1:
Back, Legs, Chest, ABS
I do 6-8 repetitions for upper body and 15-20 repetitions for
lower body.
Wednesday: same as Monday.
Thursday: Spinning class and Weights session 2:
Shoulders, Arms, ABS
Friday: OFF
Saturday: Cardio (Stepper or Cross trainer) and Weight
session 1.
Sunday: OFF or Cardio (Stepper or Cross trainer) and Weight
session 2 .
Fitness Question #19 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for losing fat around the stomach and developing a toned and defined
midsection?
Answer:
1. Cardio sessions 3 to 6 times a week.
2. Watch your diet, reduce carbs and fat intake.
3. Resistance workouts at least 3 times a week.
4. When performing abdominal exercise, make sure the technique
is correct, slow movements and various exercise and angles .
5. Stay positive, patient and consistent.
Fitness Question #20 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for toning the thighs, hips and butt?
Answer:
1. Doing cardio is great to get rid off fat.
2. Eating lean is essential to be lean.
3. Doing basic exercise is the best to shape your legs and butt,
like squats and lunges.
4. Doing supersets or circuits for lower body is good to vary
your workouts.
5. Perform more repetitions (12-20) if your goal is definition.
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